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| The purpose of a home inspection is to_____? | Provide a client with information regarding the property conditions at the time of the inspection |
| The minimum slope for asphalt shingles in a conventional (not low slope) application is? | 4-in-12 |
| Cracks due to horizontal forces are usually___? | Accompanied by bowing and bulging |
| In an atmospheric gas burner, the thermocouple does what? | Senses the pilot flame |
| T/F Aluminum branch circuit wiring was commonly used from 1965-1987. | True |
| T/F Flint ignition is a form of ignition for a gas burner | False |
| What is the maximum static water pressure you should find in a residental plumbing system? | 80 psi |
| T/F House ventilation can include venting roofs to flush out warm, moist air | False |
| T/F Common problems with any exterior cladding include all of the following. Water penetration, too close to grade, planters against the wall and too close to the window openings | False. "Too close to the window openings" is not a common problem with exterior cladding |
| How many heat transfer coils do conventional air-cooled central air conditiong systems have? | 2 |
| T/F Low water pressure on the hot water side of a plumbing system may be related to the water heater because sludge may obstruct the dip tube. | True |
| T/F A larger Flue is required for a taller chimney. | False |
| Holes and notches in 2-by-4 studs in bearing walls must- | leave 2/3 of the stud depth intact |
| On examining a closed valley on an asphalt shingle roof, it is critical to ______? | Lift up the shingles at the bottom of the valley to ensure there is roll roofing or similar underlayment |
| T/F When a split-system air conditioner is operating, the suction line is the cooler, insulated one. | True |
| T/F The size of the service entrance conductors is a reliable indicator of service amperage. | True |
| In a microwave oven, what is the purpose of the stirrer? | Disperse the microwaves |
| Apart from the shoulders of the smoke chamber, the maximum recommended offset in a masonry chimney is ___? | 30 degrees |
| Joist should have an end bearing of at least __? | 1 1/2 inches |
| T/F Housewrap is not a vapor barrier | True |
| The most common exhaust pipe material used for high efficiency furnaces is ____. | PVC |
| Basic tools for a home inspection include all of the following expect which of these? Combustible gas analyzer, flashlight, ladder, measuring tape | Combustible gas analyzer |
| Which of the following is NOT a condenser problem? Excess noise or vibration, corrosion or mechanical damage, location restricts intake or outlet airflow, exposure to direct sunlight. | Exposure to direct sunlight |
| The heat exchanger on a hot water boiler can clog on the fire side from______ | poor burner adjustment |
| The maximum rise for each stair is roughly how many inches? | 8 inches |
| The combustible clearance required around the front of a wood burning fireplace, assuming that all combustibles are flush with the face is how many inches? | 6 inches |
| Grounded and grounding conductors must be connected at the ______. | Service panel only |
| Garage door openers may fail to operate for any of the following reasons expect which of the following reasons? Improper installation, the auto reverse sensitivity being set to low, poor door adjustment, tripping of the GFCI receptacle. | the auto reverse sensitivity being set to low |
| Frame deformation of doors and windows is typically caused by _____? | Overfoaming around the door |
| Truss uplift is caused primarily by____________? | Differential humidity levels |
