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The Problem with Stucco is that it____ - ANSWER-tends to crack How should corner moldings on aluminum sliding be installed - ANSWER-upper molding overlapping A hinge door that rubs the frame may have - ANSWER-loos hinge screws Discoloration or fogging in a window is an indication of - ANSWER-a leaking insulated glass seal what would not be the cause of a sag in a porch ceiling - ANSWER-rotting fascia board what is most highly recommended for repairing aluminum branch circuit wir...

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 - CORRECT 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 foundatio...

AHIT Test Questions (Home Inspector National Exam) with 100% Correct Answers AHIT Test Questions (Home Inspector National Exam) with 100% Correct Answers AHIT Test Questions (Home Inspector National Exam) with 100% Correct Answers AHIT Test Questions (Home Inspector National Exam) with 100% Correct Answers 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 - ANSWE...

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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER-b When should the home inspector not enter the crawl space? a. when dangero...

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

Footings are - CORRECT ANSWER-Base where foundation rests A foundation transmits the weight of a structure from ___________ to __________ . - CORRECT ANSWER-Above grade walls, footings Columns are vertical supports that carry weight from ________ to __________ - CORRECT ANSWER-Girders, ground Girders are horizontal structural members used to carry the weight of the floor and wall loads to the foundation and columns. (true/false) - CORRECT ANSWER-True Joists are horizontal structural ...

Which of the following is not part of the structural inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER-fascia boards What part of a home's structure is least likely to be visible to the home inspector? - CORRECT ANSWER-footings What is the overall purpose of the structural inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER-to identify major structural deficiencies How does compression act on structural members? - CORRECT ANSWER-It pushes at the members and makes them shorter. Which action is a best practice to identify deter...

Flashings are metal or plastic sheets used at interfaces between building components primarily to - CORRECT ANSWER-Prevent water penetration Flashings are most comply made of - CORRECT ANSWER-Sheet metal Flashings are commonly used in all of the following locations EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWER-beneath windows Oriented strand board (OSB) is - CORRECT ANSWER-Plywood sheathing Platform framing is considered to be better than ballon framing in all of the following ways EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWER...

Which of the following is NOT included in a standard home inspection? A. screens, awnings, and shutters B. wall framing, if visible C. chimney D. roof drainage system - CORRECT ANSWER-A. screens, awnings, and shutters Which of the following IS included in a typical site inspection? A. swimming pools B. docks C. awnings D. retaining walls - CORRECT ANSWER-D. retaining walls When should a retaining wall be inspected? A. every retaining wall should be inspected B. if there's ...

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...