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40 Hour Property and Building Inspection Module 1 SITE CONDITIONS Exam 2024 Questions and Answers
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40 Hour Property and BuildingInspection Module 1 SITE CONDITIONS
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Optimum moisture content shows the min soil moisture changes - Answer -True
The Min swelling pressure of concrete is ____ psi? - Answer -3,000
Foundation/Footing drains are installed at what depth? - Answer -at or below area to be
protected
a guideline for the appropriate slope of a lot away from a house is - Answer -six inches
over ten feet
a low depression used in the soil for drainage - Answer -Swale
Briefly state the function of gutters and downspouts - Answer -gutters and downspouts
carry water from the roof away from the building, protecting the cladding system and the
foundation
why shouldn't you align a beam with a gutter to check for sag? - Answer -Gutters slope
so they always look off level
why are porous materials near a house a potential problem? - Answer -the earth below
them may be impervious, and slope toward the house
which of the following is an implication of improper lot grading - Answer -foundation
damage
What is a finishing grading practice? - Answer -Sand mixed with top soil
What is a common problem with grading? - Answer -steep slope
The min. swelling pressure of expansive soil is ____ psi? - Answer -5,000
, All of the following are common problems with walks and driveways EXCEPT - Answer -
control joints
Dramatic slope is likely less important if the ground surface is: sand or asphalt? -
Answer -Asphalt, True
What are the risks associated with an improperly draining walkway? - Answer -Moss or
ice, which are trip hazards. Surface damage of the material itself, and water penetration
into the building if the surface is against the house
How might paint indicate that a beam has slipped out of its pocket? - Answer -if the
beam has been painted and there are unpainted parts visible at the supports, this may
indicate movement of the beam, TRUE.
Joists are usually spaced _________ or ___________ inches on center. - Answer -16
or 24 inches
The metal brackets used to support joists are called ___________. - Answer -joist
hangers
Concrete steps and landings can be built in several ways. - Answer -true
Minimum dimensions for landings are often stated as ___________ feet by
____________ feet. - Answer -3 feet by 3 feet
______________ are exterior structures that project from the building structure at least
one story above grade - Answer -balcony
the defining feature of balconies is their steps and access to grade - Answer -false
a balcony can be supported by columns and the house wall - Answer -true
common problems with any exterior cladding include all of the following EXCEPT -
Answer -too close to window openings
Common stucco problems include all of the following EXCEPT - Answer -no paint
common problems with metal and vinyl siding include all of the following EXCEPT -
Answer -nails not driven tight
Brick veneer walls are watertight. - Answer -false
the function of a vapor barrier is to protect the building from moisture damage. as well
as designed to protect it from moisture due to vapor diffusion, not air movement. -
Answer -true
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