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In an older home, a forced hot air furnace is replaced by a heat pump. The heat coming out of the register is: a. Hotter b. Cooler c. Same d. Depends on the air duct layout - Answer b. Cooler What is the most serious safety hazard with an exterior door? a. Door knob set at 3' 6" b. A foot quick release, security bracket c. Double cylinder dead bolt (keyed inside and outside) - Answer c. Double cylinder dead bolt (keyed inside and outside) When inspecting kitchen cabinets: a. Ob...

Columns and piers are generally inspected from _________________. A. the inside of the home B. the outside of the home C. the basement or crawl space D. lifting the subfloor - Answer C. the basement or crawl space Which action is required by most standards of practice? A. required to enter underfloor crawl spaces and attic spaces if the property has them B. required to probe structural components where deterioration is suspected C. required to report cracks in the foundation only i...

Which of the following actions is required during the insulation, ventilation, and attic inspections? A. Required to observed insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces. B. Required to enter the attic space when entry could damage property. C. Required to report on concealed insulation and vapor retarders. D. Required to report on venting equipment that is integral with household appliances. - ANSWER-A. Required to observed insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces. A...

adapter - CORRECT ANSWER-A device with a 3-slot receptacle for an appliance plug and a 2-prong plug for inserting into a 2-slot outlet. AL - CORRECT ANSWER-A rating indicating that breakers are approved for use with aluminum branch circuit wiring. alternating current - CORRECT ANSWER-an electrical current, used in homes, in which electrons move back and forth at a frequency of 60 cycles per second. ampacity - CORRECT ANSWER-The number of amps that can safely pass through a given conduct...

What is the overall purpose of the structural inspection? a. to report signs of water penetration b. to check for code compliance c. to identify major structural deficiencies d. to recommend inspection by a structural engineer - Answer c What part of a home's structure is least likely to be visible to the home inspector? a. crawl space b. footings c. attic d. foundation - Answer b When should the home inspector not enter the crawl space? a. when dangerous or adverse si...

AHIT Final Exam 2024 Questions and Answers 100% Correct AHIT Final Exam 2024 Questions and Answers 100% Correct AHIT Final Exam 2024 Questions and Answers 100% Correct AHIT Final Exam 2024 Questions and Answers 100% Correct 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

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...

AHIT Practice Questions and Answers 100% Correct AHIT Practice Questions and Answers 100% Correct AHIT Practice Questions and Answers 100% Correct AHIT Practice Questions and Answers 100% Correct 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 outsid...

Which of the following does NOT have to be inspected during the plumbing inspection? A. fire and lawn sprinkler systems B. fixtures and faucets C. water heating equipment D. supply and drain, waste, and vent (DWV) piping - Answer A. fire and lawn sprinkler systems Which action IS required by most standards of practice during the plumbing inspection? A. required to operate automatic safety controls B. required to observe onsite water supply quantity and quality C. required to descr...

For most communities, how far should a private well be located from a septic system? a. 18' to 20' b. 30' to 40' c. 50' to 70' d. 75' - 100' - Answer D What is a symptom of a water logged pressure tank? a. The pressure gauge doesn't work b. The pump runs constantly c. The pump vibrates too much d. The tank returns to the high limit too fast - Answer B If, during a test of the well equipment, the pressure comes up over the preset high limit, what might be the problem? a. T...