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When the footing and floor are poured simultaneously, this is called a

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monolithic slab

Front 2

Poor drainage causes what percentage of foundation problems?

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80%

Front 3

Transpiration is the removal of moisture from the soil.

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True

Front 4

It is the responsibility of the inspector to detect visible evidence of wood damage.

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True

Front 5

That portion of the foundation that transfers the structural load to the ground is the

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footing

Front 6

Drain tile at the base of a foundation should be covered with

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gravel

Front 7

To prevent settlement of expansive clay soil, a requirement is

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water

Front 8

When moisture in soil freezes, the soil

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expands

Front 9

Movement of a foundation in an expansive soil may be caused by

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all of the above

Front 10

A tree growing too close to a house is a clue to check the foundation closely in that area.

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True

Front 11

moisture maintenance program for silty soil may cause foundation failure.

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True

Front 12

Softwood trees include

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all of the above

Front 13

Decay and dry rot develop when moisture conditions exist.

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True

Front 14

Musty smells are associated with high humidity and decay.

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True

Front 15

A 2" x 4" board used as a stud would be 1 5/8" X 3 1/2" because of surfacing operations.

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True

Front 16

Which of the following items should an inspector write on the inspection report?

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All of the above

Front 17

The truss roof system has four parts.

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True

Front 18

In building a frame or wooden skeleton, studs rest on the sills, which are secured to the foundation wall.

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True

Front 19

Plugging vents in a pier-and-beam house

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may cause moisture and mildew problems in the crawlspace.

Front 20

Exterior walls of a frame residence include wooden members called

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studs

Front 21

Windows and doors do not require flashing on homes with contemporary wood siding.

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False

Front 22

Minimum chimney height above the roof line is three feet.

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True

Front 23

Water penetration into a home may be caused by

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All of the above

Front 24

All wood contains water.

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True

Front 25

Fungi and termites are often found together because they require similar environmental conditions.

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True

Front 26

real estate inspector must be familiar with registered grade trademarks.

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True

Front 27

A non-pressure wood preservative process is acceptable for lumber used in contact with the ground.

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False

Front 28

Decay fungi cannot seriously damage wood that has a moisture content below what percentage?

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20%

Front 29

The system of construction in which studs are continuous from foundation to roof is generally termed

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balloon framing

Front 30

The board that rests on the perimeter of a concrete slab floor would be the

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sill plate

Front 31

The maximum allowable moisture content of seasoned lumber is

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19%

Front 32

Rafter boards pulling away from the ridge board may indicate foundation movement.

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True

Front 33

Some woods demonstrate a natural resistance to fungus attacks.

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True

Front 34

Floor systems using steel channels require bridging to prevent racking.

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True

Front 35

The metal channel that supports the metal studs is called

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track

Front 36

Where would you find the heel-joint connections?

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Ceiling joist connection to rafter

Front 37

Cold form steel has a galvanized coating to protect it from corrosion.

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True

Front 38

The most common areas where failures develop in EIFS are

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all of the above

Front 39

EIFS should be a minimum of ________ above finish grade.

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8 inches

Front 40

Sealants used to repair EIFS walls should be approved by the manufacturer.

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True

Front 41

Ladders can dent, puncture, or scar EIFS.

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True

Front 42

Backwrapping onto the back side of the insulation board should be a minimum of 2 1/2".

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True

Front 43

Which roof has four sloping surfaces to the eaves?

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Hip

Front 44

How many square feet in a square

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100

Front 45

Older untreated cedar shingles have what class UL fire rating?

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No fire rating

Front 46

An individual should observe sunlight through a wood shingle roof.

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True

Front 47

A wood shingle roof must be at least three layers thick.

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True

Front 48

A cedar shake roof requires no underlayment.

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False

Front 49

Granules in asphalt shingles protect the shingles from the sun's rays.

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True

Front 50

What type of decking may sustain asphalt composition shingles?

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All of the above

Front 51

Built-up roofing should not be used on roof slopes of 4/12 or steeper.

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True

Front 52

Slate and tile roofs require underlayment.

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True

Front 53

What is the UL classification of slate and tile roofs?

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A

Front 54

A galvanized steel roofing panel does not require painting.

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True

Front 55

A stainless steel roof is all but maintenance free.

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True

Front 56

The metal roof panels can be furnished in various lengths up to

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24'

Front 57

When a metal roof is installed over a composition shingle roof, the old roof serves as

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All of the above

Front 58

When inspecting a metal roof, the inspector should report all

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All of the above

Front 59

Real estate inspectors may open any seals or locks on city water meters.

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False

Front 60

All water heaters must have a temperature-pressure relief valve installed.

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True

Front 61

What material cannot be used for the temperature-pressure relief valve line?

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PVC plastic

Front 62

A plumbing trap prevents which of the following from entering the house?

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Sewer gas

Front 63

What type of plumbing trap would you expect to find under a sink?

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P-Trap

Front 64

A trap may lose its water seal by

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All of the above

Front 65

A commode has a built-in trap.

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True

Front 66

A commode that is loose on the floor should be reset with a new wax seal.

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True

Front 67

An inspector should test the tile around the shower for loose spots or leaks

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True

Front 68

In which of the following may a cross connection occur?

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All of the above

Front 69

Fiberglass and steel showers require shower pans.

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False

Front 70

Minimum size of a grease trap interceptor is

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100 gallon

Front 71

The difference between a Class I and Class II aerobic treatment plant is

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that Class II cannot be used for surface application.

Front 72

Site service visits for aerobic plants should include

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an evaluation of the process operation.

Front 73

In an electrical circuit, voltage forces electricity to flow to all appliances.

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True

Front 74

Amperage is a flow of electrons required to produce operation of an electrical appliance.

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True

Front 75

A complete electrical circuit must have

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All of the above

Front 76

The service entrance is where electric power lines enter the house.

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True

Front 77

Electrical wires must clear all flat roofs by how many feet and driveways by how many feet?

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8; 12

Front 78

Two-wire service will be only _______ service

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115v

Front 79

The electric service panel delivers power only to 240V appliances.

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False

Front 80

Copper is a better conductor of electricity than aluminum.

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True

Front 81

What is the amperage of 14-ga copper wire?

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15

Front 82

What is the amperage of 12-ga aluminum wire?

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15

Front 83

GFCI-protected receptacles are found in

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All of the above

Front 84

Voltage is the measure of force at which electricity is delivered.

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True

Front 85

Electricity is sold in quantities of

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kilowatt hours

Front 86

Three-prong outlets do not require grounding.

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False

Front 87

The inspector should remove the electrical panel cover to observe

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All of the above

Front 88

If the house has only two wires that run from the power pole, the service is limited to

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115 volts.

Front 89

The EER designation as applied to an air-conditioner refers to

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energy efficiency ratio

Front 90

To operate properly, evaporative coolers require a low relative humidity.

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True

Front 91

A conventional heating/cooling thermostat is acceptable for heat pumps.

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False

Front 92

When inspecting a high efficiency heat pump with an electronic control panel and thermostat, the thermostat temperature setting should never be moved more than 4°F in either direction.

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True

Front 93

A geothermal system is more efficient year-round than a standard heat pump.

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True

Front 94

In a geothermal system, the evaporator section absorbs energy and the condenser section releases energy.

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True

Front 95

The length of the ground loop is determined by the type of soil and the building's heating and cooling loads which are based on

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All of the above

Front 96

Whether the ground loop is most efficiently installed depends on the type of soil.

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True

Front 97

The ground loop consists of several lengths of _____________ pipe.

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polyethylene

Front 98

The cost of installing the ground loop is the same for horizontal trenches, vertical boreholes, or submerger in a pond.

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False

Front 99

A geothermal system in heat mode can produce heated air in excess of 100°F.

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True

Front 100

A kitchen exhaust using a blower is more efficient than one using a fan.

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True