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Why should a dirt floor in a crawl space have a vapor barrier? - ANSWER-To prevent moisture from soil being released into the crawl space. Large horizontal cracks in basement foundation walls should be considered... - ANSWER-Serious and indicate the presence of horizontal pressure on the outside walls. For which type of foundation cracking should a structural engineer be recommended? A) Cracks of any width B) all active and inactive cracks C) shrinkage cracks D) horizontal cracks with...

When should the home inspector not remove the cover (dead-front) to the main panel? - CORRECT ANSWER-if the inspector gets a shock upon touching it What is a subpanel? - CORRECT ANSWER-a panel that adds more circuits to the service When inspecting the fuses or breakers, the home inspector should _____. - CORRECT ANSWER-compare amperage rating of fuse or breaker to connected branch wiring Where is the home inspector likely to find aluminum branch circuit wiring? - CORRECT ANSWER-in homes...

Which area in the home can the home inspector bypass during the interior inspection? A. small rooms B. foyers C. closets under stairways D. none of the answers shown - ANSWER-D. none of the answers shown According to most standards of practice for the interior inspection, the home inspector is not required to ___________. A. observe a representative number of doors and windows B. observe draperies, blinds, and other window treatments C. report signs of water penetration into the bu...

How do the standards describe the inspection of a home's electrical system? A. as an exhaustive technical inspection B. as an NEC code inspection C. as a local code inspection D. as a visual inspection - ANSWER-D. as a visual inspection Which of the following actions is NOT a requirement regarding branch circuit wiring? A. required to observe compatibility of branch circuit wiring and its fuses or breakers B. required to observe branch circuit conductors C. required to dismantle c...

When inspecting the heating equipment, the inspector is not required to _________. A. operate the system using normal operating controls B. open readily openable access panels provided by the manufacturer C. observe automatic safety controls D. operate heating systems when conditions may cause equipment damage - ANSWER-D. operate heating systems when conditions may cause equipment damage What should an inspector do if they find a cracked heat exchanger? A. turn off the furnace immedi...

Which action is required by most standards of practice? A. required to observe attached accessories such as lightning arrestors and antennae B. required to walk on the roofing at every inspection C. required to report the methods used to observe the roofing D. required to inspect underground piping connected to downspouts - ANSWER-C. required to report the methods used to observe the roofing How might rafter spread be noticed from the exterior of the home? A. waviness over the roof s...

What can be a sign of slab detachment? - Answer cracks along the slab edge Which of the following is true about perimeter vents in a crawl space? - Answer There is little agreement about when to keep vents open or closed. What is not a likely cause of slab settlement? - Answer shrinkage of the concrete slab Perimeter venting is required in a crawl space to prevent _____. - Answer moisture from soil rising into the house Which of the conditions can be caused by poor ventilation in a c...

Why should a dirt floor in a crawl space have a vapor barrier? - CORRECT ANSWER-To prevent moisture from soil being released into the crawl space. Large horizontal cracks in basement foundation walls should be considered... - CORRECT ANSWER-Serious and indicate the presence of horizontal pressure on the outside walls. For which type of foundation cracking should a structural engineer be recommended? A) Cracks of any width B) all active and inactive cracks C) shrinkage cracks D) horizo...

When should the home inspector not remove the cover (dead-front) to the main panel? - ANSWER-if the inspector gets a shock upon touching it What is a subpanel? - ANSWER-a panel that adds more circuits to the service When inspecting the fuses or breakers, the home inspector should _____. - ANSWER-compare amperage rating of fuse or breaker to connected branch wiring Where is the home inspector likely to find aluminum branch circuit wiring? - ANSWER-in homes built during the mid-1960s to m...

This type of water heater ventilation system uses the natural upward movement of airflow to filter exhaust gases up and out of the home. - CORRECT ANSWER-atmospheric ventilation system The shutoff valve for a gas water heater's supply line may not be more than _____ feet from the water heater. - CORRECT ANSWER-6 Water heaters must be installed in a location that has a level working space that is at least _____ inches long and _____ inches wide. - CORRECT ANSWER-30, 30 Water heaters tha...