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When should the home inspector not remove the cover (dead-front) to the main panel? - Correct Answers ✅✅if the inspector gets a shock upon touching it What is a subpanel? - Correct Answers ✅✅a panel that adds more circuits to the service When inspecting the fuses or breakers, the home inspector should _____. - Correct Answers ✅✅compare amperage rating of fuse or breaker to connected branch wiring Where is the home inspector likely to find aluminum branch circuit wiring? - Correct Answers ✅✅in homes built during the mid-1960s to mid-1970s Electrical receptacles should be present _____. - Correct Answers ✅✅every 12' along interior walls According to most standards, the home inspector is required to _____. - Correct Answers ✅✅operate all GFCIs What is a split receptacle? - Correct Answers ✅✅one that has a complete circuit for each half of the receptacle
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How do the standards describe the inspection of a home's electrical system? - Correct Answers ✅✅as a visual inspection What is resistance? - Correct Answers ✅✅opposition of a material to the flow of electricity What is the measure for electromotive force? - Correct Answers ✅✅volts What is the most highly recommended method of repairing aluminum branch circuit wiring? - Correct Answers ✅✅using COPALUM crimp connectors to bond copper to the aluminum wiring at every connection and splice What wire gauge should the service conductors be for a 100-amp electrical service? - Correct Answers ✅✅#4 copper or #2 aluminum What can be the cause of driveway upheaval? - Correct Answers ✅✅tree roots Which of the following should be reported as a safety hazard? - Correct Answers ✅✅balusters too far apart
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How should the corner moldings on aluminum siding be installed? - Correct Answers ✅✅the upper molding overlapping the one below A hinged door that rubs the frame during operation may have _____. - Correct Answers ✅✅loose hinge screws Discoloration or fogging in a window is an indication of _____. - Correct Answers ✅✅a leaking insulated glass seal What would not be the cause of a sag in a porch ceiling? - Correct Answers ✅✅rotting fascia board What condition is usually the cause of yellow-tipped flames in a gas heating unit? - Correct Answers ✅✅lack of combustion air What function does the draft hood or draft diverter play in a heating unit? - Correct Answers ✅✅it protects the unit from updrafts What type of oil burner has the greatest operating efficiency? - Correct Answers ✅✅a flame retention burner
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What should the home inspector do if the firebox porthole is sealed? - Correct Answers ✅✅don't break the seal, then report that the firebox wasn't inspected What should the home inspector do if he or she finds a cracked heat exchanger? - Correct Answers ✅✅report it as a major repair Which heating system is also called hydronic? - Correct Answers ✅✅forced hot water The operating pressure in a forced hot water system for a typical two- story home should be _____. - Correct Answers ✅✅12 psi Which air conditioning system component removes heat from the pressurized gas and changes the refrigerant to a liquid? - Correct Answers ✅✅the condenser When should the home inspector turn the air conditioner off immediately? - Correct Answers ✅✅if the compressor groans or squeals What is the function of the evaporator coil? - Correct Answers ✅✅to absorb heat into the refrigerant liquid and change it to a gas
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Which is the most recent method of applying plaster to walls and ceilings? - Correct Answers ✅✅1 or 2 layers over a gypsum board lath What problem can be experienced when a softwood plank subfloor is exposed and used as the finish flooring? - Correct Answers ✅✅keeping the joints sealed against spills What condition does discoloration or cloudiness between the lights of a dual-pane window indicate? - Correct Answers ✅✅a leaking seal Which of the following conditions might cause a fireplace to smoke? - Correct Answers ✅✅negative pressure, blocked flue Moisture/condensation in the attic most directly effects which of the following roof components? - Correct Answers ✅✅roof sheathing What is an insulation's R-value? - Correct Answers ✅✅its resistance to heat flow According to most standards of practice, the home inspector is required to enter underfloor crawl spaces and attic spaces when _____. - Correct
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Answers ✅✅access is not obstructed, won't damage property, or be dangerous In general, which type of insulation has the lowest R-value per inch? - Correct Answers ✅✅loose-fill insulation What is Kraft paper? - Correct Answers ✅✅a water-resistant asphalt- impregnated paper used as a vapor barrier Why was UFFI insulation considered to be a health hazard? - Correct Answers ✅✅It releases formaldehyde into the air. What condition is a sign of too much moisture in the attic? - Correct Answers ✅✅delaminated plywood sheathing Cracks found on a plaster wall may indicate an underlying structural problem if they are _____. - Correct Answers ✅✅one-quarter-inch wide The examination of the absorption/leach field when inspecting a septic system is important because it _____. - Correct Answers ✅✅may indicate a malfunctioning system if liquids are oozing through to the surface
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Which action is required by most standards of practice during the plumbing inspection? - Correct Answers ✅✅required to describe water supply and distribution piping materials What type of piping is most commonly used today as the main service pipe from public water supplies? - Correct Answers ✅✅copper When should the home inspector recommend a well technician be called to examine the well equipment? - Correct Answers ✅✅A) if the pressure tank is leaking B) if the main shut-off valve is missing C) if the pump is overly noisy D) all of the answers shown What is a cross connection as it relates to plumbing? - Correct Answers ✅✅when waste water can be siphoned into the water supply system Which type of pump is used to discharge waste from a basement toilet that is below the level of the sewer line? - Correct Answers ✅✅a sanitary grinder pump
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What happens if inlet and outlet pipes are reversed on the water heater? - Correct Answers ✅✅Cold water is sent to the top of the tank. A thumping or rumbling noise heard while a gas water heater is firing indicates _____. - Correct Answers ✅✅sediment in the tank If a faucet drips when turned off, it's most likely caused by _____. - Correct Answers ✅✅a faulty valve or cartridge Why should the home inspector lift or nudge the toilet bowl from side to side? - Correct Answers ✅✅to check if the toilet bowl is tight to the floor Why should the extension to the TPR valve on a water heater not be threaded at the bottom? - Correct Answers ✅✅to prevent the end from being capped What is the feature installed uphill of the chimney to allow water and debris to flow around the chimney? - Correct Answers ✅✅cricket Which statement is false? - Correct Answers ✅✅A leaning chimney must have a footing failure.
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Reporting the condition of the roof covering to be marginal means _____. - Correct Answers ✅✅the roof should be replaced within 5 years The home inspector should not report _____. - Correct Answers ✅✅the cost of replacing the roof covering Darkened or blackened wood shingles are an indication of _____. - Correct Answers ✅✅mildew The inspector finding tar used on a single-ply membrane roof should _____. - Correct Answers ✅✅tell the customer tar should not be used with rubber roofing In the attic area, cracks or missing bricks in the unlined flue should be reported as _____. - Correct Answers ✅✅a safety hazard According to the standards of practice, the home inspector is required to inspect attached accessories for _____. - Correct Answers ✅✅their effect on the roofing Where should step flashing be used? - Correct Answers ✅✅along wall or chimney junctions with the roof
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When should the home inspector not enter the crawl space? - Correct Answers ✅✅A) when dangerous or adverse situations are suspected B) when entry could damage property C) when access is obstructed D) all of the answers shown Which force would exert the least amount of stress on a foundation? - Correct Answers ✅✅wind A crack that increases along its path is called _____. - Correct Answers ✅✅a V-crack A notch cut into a girder or joist can be no more than _____. - Correct Answers ✅✅1/6 of the depth A hole cut into a girder or joist can be located _____. - Correct Answers ✅✅at least 2" in from top or bottom What is the weakest of the following girder/joist connections? - Correct Answers ✅✅ledger strips
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Which of the following can cause a floor to be bouncy? - Correct Answers ✅✅lack of proper bridging in the joists
