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"Channel and drop" is a type of __________. a. Method for digging irrigation ditches and laying in pipe b. Technique for installing windows c. Technique for measuring a home site d. Wood siding |
d. Wood siding |
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"Double-tapping" is ____________. a. An approved method for extending a service panel's capacity b. The term for connecting two wires in a wire nut beforeconnecting them to a breaker or fusec. Not acceptable unless the same number of taps occur on onebus as the other d. The certified approach for installing a sub-panel e. The term for attaching two wires to a single fuseor breaker terminal |
e. The term for attaching two wires to a single fuse or breaker terminal |
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10-AWG copper wire corresponds to ____-ampfuse size. a. 20 b. 30 c. 40 d. 15 |
b. 30 |
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12-AWG copper wire corresponds to ____-ampfuse size. a. 20 b. 40 c. 15 d. 30 |
a. 20 |
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14-2 Romex wire should be used with _____-ampbreakers. a. 20 b. 10 c. 40 d. 30 e. 15 |
e. 15 |
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14-AWG copper wire corresponds to ____-ampfuse size. a. 20 b. 30 c. 15 d. 40 |
c. 15 |
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8-AWG copper wire corresponds to _____-amp fuse size. a. 20 b. 30 c. 40 d. 15 |
c. 40 |
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A 2,000-watt, 240-volt electric heater would draw ________ amps of current. a. 10 b. 7 c. 6.45 d. 8.33 e. 3.72 |
d. 8.33 |
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A 3-phase electrical system has ___ poles. a. Two b. Three c. Six d. Four |
b. Three |
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A 3-pole main disconnect might indicate ___________. a. Single-phase power b. That a sub-panel ispresent c. Allowance for future upgrades d. A fused neutral conductor |
b. That a sub-panel is present |
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A 40- to 50-year old galvanized steel water supply system_______________. a. Should be flushed annually b. Is the best system availablec. Is not compatible with PVC drain lines d. Should have the water tested for lead e. Will probably havereduced water volume and pressure |
e. Will probably have reduced water volume and pressure |
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A 60-amp electrical service panel at a home that is 2,800 squarefeet would be considered ________________. a. Adequate b. Undersized c. The only option for a home that size d. Oversized |
b. Undersized |
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A bathroom door sticks and there is a drywall crack above thedoor. What should you report? a. A structural engineer should be consulted. b. The bathroom door sticks, which may have caused the drywall crack above it. c. The bathroom door is causing foundation problems. d. Foundationproblems are causing doors to stick and walls to crack. |
b. The bathroom door sticks, which may have caused the drywall crack above it. |
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A bathroom fan shall terminate a minimum of_____ feet from openings or the property line. a. 3 b. 10 c. 5 d. 2 |
a. 3 |
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A bathroom light switch that is reachable from the tub or shower should be ____________. a. Moved b. Covered by an insulated face plate c. A GFCI receptacle d. Grounded |
a. Moved |
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A bathroom's permanentlyinstalled ceiling heat lamp should be installed over ___________. a. Empty space sothat it doesn't overheat anything b. The shower rod so that it can dry damp towels c. The pathway of the bathroom door d. The toilet seat to keep the area warm |
a. Empty space so that it doesn't overheat anything |
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A boiler system's pressure-reliefvalve that discharges just after you turn up the thermostat may do so becauseof a _______________. a. Water-loggedexpansion tank b. Clogged Hartford loop c. Faulty thermostat d. Faultyaquastat |
a. Water-logged expansion tank |
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A butterfly roof has a______________. a. Field b. Valley c. Traditional look d. Ridge |
b. Valley |
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A chimney should be______________. a. A minimum of 3feet above the roofline and 2 feet higher than any other obstruction within 10feet b. As tall as possible, regardless of placement c. A minimum of 2 feet high and 3 feet higher than anyobstruction within 10 feet of the chimney d.A maximum of 5 feet high |
a. A minimum of 3 feet above the roofline and 2 feet higher than any other obstruction within 10 feet |
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A chimney that has aheight more than 2 feet above any roof within 10 feet is considered______________. a. A properinstallation b. Only proper if the roof is flat c. Too close to the highest roof d. Animproper installation |
a. A proper installation |
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A chimney that is ______inches or more wide should have saddle or cricket flashing. a. 48 b. 36 c. 18 d. 24 e. 30 |
e. 30 |
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A chimney top should beat least _____ above the roof and _____ higher than anything within _____ feet. a. 3..... 2..... 10 b. 2..... 10..... 3 c. 3..... 10..... 2 d. 10..... 3..... 2 |
a. 3....2.... 10 |
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A clay tile liner insidea masonry chimney ____________. a. Should be firmly and continuously supported by brickaround the perimeter b. May be round orrectangular c. Should rest on stainless steel nails d. Typically comes in 6-foot sections e. Shouldhave its sections joined with high-temperature caulking |
b. May be round or rectangular |
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A clothes dryer ventrequires a _____________. a. Screen and damper b. Screen c. Manifold d. Damper |
d. Damper |
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A clothes washer may notdrain into a ______________. a. Floor drain b. Receptor c. Kitchen sinkdrain d. Standpipe greater than 30 inches above the weir of atrap |
c. Kitchen sink drain |
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A combination sewer is_________________. a. Used on all new construction b. A sewer that handles both liquid and solid waste c. Used to handle wastewater and overflow from fixtures d. A sewer thathandles both storm water and sanitary sewage e. Usedto handle floor drains as well as fixture drains |
d. A sewer that handles both storm water and sanitary sewage |
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A commercial roofinspection is different from a residential roof inspection because_______________. a. It is much more difficult to get up on the roof b. There is usuallyroof-mounted equipment present and the roofing materials may be unusual |
b. There is usually roof-mounted equipment present and the roofing materials may be unusual |
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A common complaint withmetal roofs is that they _______________. a. Dent b. Provide poor insulation value c. Leak d. Are noisy |
d. Are noisy |
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A common problem withstairways is that their ________ are too small. a. Treads b. Landings c. Risers d. Nosings |
b. Landings |
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A comprehensive and detailed examination beyond the scope of a real estate home inspection might be considered _______________. a. standard b. technically exhaustive c. prudent |
b. Technically exhaustive |
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A compressor with a sump heater needs power for ____ hours before system operation. a. 24 b. 6 c. 12 d. 6 e. 24 or as specified by the manufacturer f. 0 |
e. 24 or as specified by the manufacturer |
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A concrete floor in a basement is ____________. a. always installed with rigid insulation underneath it b. not in danger of cracking c. not considered a structural component of the house d. usually ½-inch thick |
c. not considered a structural component of the house |
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A condensate drain system __________. a. should have a vacuum break or air gap b. may evaporate the condensate back into the house c. airmay discharge onto the roof surface d. may be discharged into plumbing vents e. should not discharge directly onto the ground outside the house |
a. should have a vacuum break or air gap |
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A condensate line should ________________. a. end 1 inch above the waste drain line b. not drain into the waste drain line c. extend at least 1 inch into the waste drain line d. empty directly into the waste drain line |
a. end 1 inch above the waste drain line |
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A condensing furnace _____________. a. is a furnace covered in condensation b. works like an air conditioner, except that it heats instead of cools c. is more efficient than conventional furnaces and uses a secondary heat exchanger |
c. is more efficient than conventional furnaces and uses a secondary heat exchanger |
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A conventional asphalt shingle installation has a minimum slope of _______. a. 2:12 b. 1:12 c. 4:12 d. 3:12 |
a. 2:12 |
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A conventional fireplace ____________________. a. has a flue that should be shared with other fuel-burning equipment b. must be included as fulfilling part of the heat requirements in colder climates c. heats the room by convection d. may be a significant heat waster due to heat going up chimney |
d. may be a significant heat waster due to heat going up the chimney |
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A crawlspace should have one vent at least ______ feet from the corner. a. 4 b. 2 c. 3 d. 1-½ |
c. 3 |
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A cross-connection is defined as when ________________. a. plumbing and electrical systems mix b. two dissimilar piping materials are joined c. a faucet spout is below the flood rim of a fixture |
c. a faucet spout is below the flood rim of a fixture |
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A crucial characteristic for any roof style or design is _____________. a. its appearance b. its ease of replacement c. whether it is easy to walk d. its ability to shed water |
d. its ability to shed water |
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A cupola is ____________. a. where the roof cups like a bowl b. a dome-like structure on a roof used as a lookout or to admit light and air c. the area of the roof around the chimney d. where four valleys meet at one point |
b. a dome-like structure on a roof used as a lookout or to admit light and air |
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A damaged or nicked wire is a safety hazard because the ___________________. a. effective resistance of the wire is increased, so the fuse can no longer adequately protect the wire from overheating b. wire's effective diameter has been decreased, thereby decreasing the resistance of the wire c. damaged wire may corrode |
a. effective resistance of the wire is increased, so the fuse can no longer adequately protect the wire from overheating |
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A deck that has carpet installed on the surface ___________. a. and built with pressure-treated wood is weather-resistant b. is prone to moisture problems and cannot be adequately inspected c. can dramatically increase the home's living space but is costly d. is recommended for the deck planks' protection |
b. is prone to moisture problems and cannot be adequately inspected |
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A decorative shroud located on top of a factory-built chimney should not be installed unless it is ___________. a. approved for use with solid fuel b. approved by the chimney manufacturer c. supplied by a licensed contractor |
b. approved by the chimney manufacturer |
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A dentil can be found on a _________. a. dormer window b. turret c. cornice d. widow's walk |
c. cornice |
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A descriptive word for the chipping and flaking of masonry is ____________. a. crackling b. spalling c. tempering d. settlement |
b. spalling |
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A disconnect for an air-conditioner condensing unit should be located within sight of the unit and no more than _______. a. 5 feet away b. 1 foot away c. 500 amps d. 150 feet away |
a. 5 feet away |
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A double-sided, interior key-only deadbolt makes ________________. a. emergency exit difficult b. the door jamb weaker c. entry by an intruder easier d. the door insecure |
a. emergency exit difficult |
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A draft hood is ______________. a. not a passive device b. a vent c. considered part of the stove or oven appliance d. necessary on all electric heating units |
b. a vent |
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A drainpipe from a catch basin should be at least ____ inches in diameter. a. 4 b. 2-½ c. 3-½ d. 3 e. 5 |
d. 3 |
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A drainpipe that slopes too much will leave _________ behind. a. liquid b. solids and liquids c. nothing d. solids |
d. solids |
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A dryer vent with a 45- and 90-degree elbow should have a maximum length of _____ feet. a. 10 b. 16 c. 17-½ d. 14-½ |
c. 17-½ |
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A fireplace hearth should extend beyond the front of the fireplace by at least _____ inches. a. 24 b. 8 c. 12 d. 16 |
d. 16 |
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A firewall with a 1-hour rating has a _____-inch minimum distance for metal electrical outlet boxes installed on opposite sides of the wall. a. 30 b. 36 c. 18 d. 24 |
d. 24 |
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A flat roof system is considered a __________ system. a. watertight b. shedding |
a. watertight |
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A flex line connected to a gas heater may be _____ feet long. a. 12 b. 3 c. 6 d. 9 |
b. 3 |
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A forced warm-air system consists of ____________. a. a heat exchanger and return ducting b. a combustion chamber c. all of these components d. a fan with a filter e. a supply |
c. all of these components |
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A forced warm-air system has ______________. a. a heat exchanger b. rapid response when heat is needed c. filter system d. all of these |
d. all of these |
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A forced-air furnace ____________ describes an incorrect installation. a. with return-air grilles situated at least 10 feet from combustibles b. that is isolated from the bedroom or bathroom c. having a combustion chamber situated 6 inches from a door d. with a work space having a width of less than 30 inches |
d. with a work space having a width of less than 30 inches |
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A forced-air heating system that is fueled by oil is evidenced by the presence of a ___________. a. pressure-temperature gauge b. sight glass c. condensate line d. barometric damper |
d. barometric damper |
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A foundation supporting wood framing should extend ___ inches above a finished grade. a. 8 b. 12 c. 2 d. 6 |
d. 6 |
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A foundation wall penetration should ____________. a. never be below grade b. never be below the frost line c. be repaired with re-pointing cement d. be reported if signs of leakage exist, as this may cause the wall to crack |
d. be reported if signs of leakage exist, as this may cause the wall to crack |
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A four-year-old asphalt shingle roof that appears well-insulated, with an attic that is properly ventilated, but having roughly 25% of the shingles showing irregular cracks in the surface should be reported as ____________. a. a common cosmetic condition that does not affect performance or life expectancy b. possibly having manufacturing defects and a shortened life expectancy c. being the result of excessive foot traffic on the roof d. being the result of expansion and contraction of the waferboard sheathing due to changes in humidityfreeze-thaw damage |
b. possibly having manufacturing defects and a shortened life expectancy |
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A furnace's emergency shut-off switch should ___________. a. be located between the furnace and the furnace room door b. be kept off except during service c. be located on or near the floor d. have a green face plate cover |
a. be located between the furnace and the furnace room door |
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A fuse that's too ______ is a safety concern. a. big b. small c. old |
a. big |
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A gable roof has ___________. a. a rubber membrane b. at least one valley c. a single flat surface d. a ridge |
d. a ridge |
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A gambrel is a type of __________. a. window lintel b. architectural cornice c. barn roof d. duct |
c. barn roof |
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A garage can have ______ electrical circuits before it's required to have its own sub-panel. a. four b. two c. eight d. six |
d. six |
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A garage's slab floor should slope to direct water away from the _________. a. outside b. interior walls c. floor drain d. driveway |
b. interior walls |
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A gas water heater shall not be installed in the ___________. a. living room b. bathroom c. kitchen d. dining room |
b. bathroom |
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A general home inspection is visual and ____________. a. invasive b. conducted over several days c. technically exhaustive d. non-invasive |
d. non-invasive |
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A GFCI continually checks for a difference in current between the _____________. a. hot and neutral b. hot and ground c. ground and neutral |
a. hot and neutral |
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A good insulating material will ___________. a. slow the rate of heat lost from a house b. provide potential savings in energy bills c. do all of these things d. limit the movement of trapped air |
c. do all of these things |
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A good rule of thumb for an oil furnace's exhaust flue is that it should _____________. a. be twice as big as the cold-air returns b. run as close as possible to level c. be no more than 10 feet long plus two elbows d. be about as big in diameter as your thumb |
c. be no more than 10 feet long plus two elbows |
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A good rule of thumb is that there should be a downspout for every ____ feet of gutter. a. 25 b. 5 c. 60 d. 10 |
a. 25 |
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A grease trap is ___________. a. a device to collect grease from the dishwashing station at a commercial kitchen b. an expression used by commercial inspectors to describe a commercial kitchen that has not been cleaned c. a rooftop grease-collection tray that collects grease from the kitchen ventilation equipment |
a. a device to collect grease from the dishwashing station at a commercial kitchen |
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A ground rod should be driven a minimum of _____ feet below grade. a. 6 b. 10 c. 8 d. 4 |
c. 8 |
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A ground-source heat pump collects or dissipates heat through ___________. a. the electrical ground system b. piping buried in the ground c. various types of solid fuel ground into a fine powder d. piping laid on top of the ground |
b. piping buried in the ground |
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A grounding bus should be found in all _____________. a. main service panels b. service entrances c. auxiliary service panels d. meter panels |
a. main service panels |
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A habitable room must have _____________. a. a closet b. privacy blinds or curtains c. a source of heat d. a bathroom located within 25 feet |
c. a source of heat |
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A handrail is required at stairways having ______ or more steps/treads. a. four b. two c. six d. 10 |
a. four |
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A Hartford loop is present on a(n) __________ system. a. gas-fueled hydronic boiler b. warm-air gravity c. steam heating d. oil-fueled hydronic |
c. steam heating |
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A header is _____________. a. an extra joist added to support additional loads b. a full-length joist that is doubled to carry additional load c. used to transfer span loads over or around openings d. a fall from scaffolding by a construction worker |
c. used to transfer span loads over or around openings |
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A heat pump is basically an air conditioner with a(n) ____________. a. in-line electric heater b. reversing valve c. compressor d. gas burner |
b. reversing valve |
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A heat pump may detect a temperature difference between the outdoors and indoors that is _____ what an air conditioner would detect. a. the same as b. less than c. greater than |
c. greater than |
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A heat pump should not be operated in cooling mode when the outdoor temperature is below _____. a. 65F b. 70F c. 50F d. 85F e. 35F |
a. 65F |
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A heat pump with a natural gas burner located outdoors below the evaporator coil is called a ____________. a. pulse system b. flame-source heat pump c. plenum heater d. Kool-Fire system |
d. Kool-Fire system |
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A heat pump ________________. a. can operate efficiently at temperatures below about 45 degrees Fahrenheit b. uses a reversing valve to reverse the refrigerant flow in the piping and is able to heat or cool a house c. uses a reversing valve to reverse the refrigerant flow in the piping d. is able to heat or cool a house e. can be instantly changed from one operating mode to the other |
b. uses a reversing valve to reverse the refrigerant flow in the piping and is able to heat or cool a house |
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A heater thermostat located in the kitchen will tend to keep the rest of the house _______ than is desirable. a. cooler b. wamer |
a. cooler |
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A hole may be bored no closer than _____ from the top or bottom of a joist. a. 1 inch b. 4 inches c. 2 inches d. 6 inches |
c. 2 inches |
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A home inspector can use a microwave leak-detector to check ___________. a. for EMFs b. microwave ovens c. cooling systems |
b. microwave ovens |
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A home inspector's liability is ___________. a. greater if the client's expectations are not realistic b. greatest for the veteran inspector c. eliminated if a written report is provided to the client d. an issue only if the inspector performs sloppy inspections |
a. greater if the client's expectations are not realistic |
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A home's main fuses or breakers are most likely to trip _____________. a. during cold weather b. after 11:00 p.m. c. when many large appliances are operating simultaneously d. when most of the lights are onduring hot weather |
c. when many large appliances are operating simultaneously |
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A hopper is a common type of _________. a. chimney damper b. door c. window d. air vent |
c. window |
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A horizontal fireblock is required around a metal chimney pipe at ___________ lines. a. ceiling and wall b. roof and floor c. floor and ceiling d. floor and wall |
c. floor and ceiling |
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A horizontal structural member that supports the load over an opening, such as a door or a window, is known as a _________. a. sole plate b. dormer c. lintel d. threshold |
c. lintel |
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A hot-water supply that is ½-inch in diameter for a home that has four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms means that there will ___________. a. not be an adequate water supply b. be water hammer in the piping system c. be heat stacking d. be excessive pressure in the line |
a. not be an adequate water supply |
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A joist below and parallel to a bearing wall should be ___________. a. doubled b. tripled c. split |
a. doubled |
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A jumper wire should be used to bridge the electrical ground across a(n) _________. a. electrical meter b. water meter c. aluminum window frame |
b. water meter |
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A kitchen split-receptacle is a ____________. a. switched circuit operating a wall receptacle b. stove circuit c. duplex receptacle whose top and bottom halves are on individual dedicated circuits d. circuit servicing a separate cooktop and oven |
c. duplex receptacle whose top and bottom halves are on individual dedicated circuits |
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A load-bearing stud wall has a ____________. a. single top plate and a single sole plate b. double top plate and a triple sole plate c. double top plate and a double sole plate d. double top plate and a single sole plate e. single top plate and a double sole plate |
d. double top plate and a single sole plate |
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A loose vent connection at the chimney can ______________. a. increase heating efficiency b. allow exhaust gases to enter the home c. cause up drafting d. quiet the fan |
b. allow exhaust gases to enter the home |
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A louver window is more desirable in a ________ climate. a. cold b. warm |
b. warm |
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A low slope can lead to problems with all of the following types of roof-covering materials, except ___________. a. asphalt shingles b. wood shingles c. roll roofing d. wood shakes e. fiber-cement shingles |
c. roll roofing |
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A missing or undersized lintel can put pressure on the ___________. a. beam jacks b. heating system c. windows |
c. windows |
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A non-bearing partition stud can be _____ notched. a. 40% b. 50% c. 30% d. 25% |
a. 40% |
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A non-metallic sheathed conductor without a bushing at the electrical sub-panel should be secured at _______ above the panel. a. 12 inches b. 8 inches c. every 4-½ feet |
b. 8 inches |
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A parapet wall is ___________. a. the curbed wall around the perimeter of a skylight b. an interior wall that meets a flat roof c. any sidewall of a dormer d. a wall that protrudes above the roofline |
d. a wall that protrudes above the roofline |
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A pediment can be found _________. a. at the bottom of a window b. at the bottom of a sliding glass door c. at the top of a window d. under a deck |
c. at the top of a window |
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A pitch pocket would most likely be used in or with a(n) ______________. a. skylight b. antenna base c. plumbing stack d. chimney e. parapet wall taller than 16 inches |
c. plumbing stack |
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A plumbing drain line should run downhill at a slope of _________. a. 3 inches per foot b. nearly vertical c. ¼-inch per foot d. 6:12 |
c. ¼-inch per foot |
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A plumbing inspection does not include the _____________. a. plumbing faucets b. waste and vent piping c. plumbing fixtures d. lawn sprinkler systems e. supply piping |
d. lawn sprinkler systems |
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A pressure/temperature-relief valve on a hot water tank should have an extension to __________. a. prevent back flow b. give it more time to cool down c. the main disconnect d. the floor |
d. the floor |
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A problem with homemade leaf screens or guards is that they sometimes ______________. a. deteriorate from the weather b. are removed by pests c. fall into the gutters, leading to faster clogging of the guttering system than if it had no screens at all d. cause ice damming |
c. fall into the gutters, leading to faster clogging of the guttering system than if it had no screens at all |
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A property's grading should be maintained up to ____ feet away from the house. a. 20 b. 6 c. 10 d. 2 |
b. 6 |
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A puddle on a flat roof that is 20 x 20 feet in area and an inch deep weighs ________. a. 1,000 pounds b. 100 pounds c. 500 pounds d. 1 ton |
d. 1 ton |
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A pump just before the water return at a boiler is an indication that it is a(n) _________. a. high-powered system b. homeowner add-onradiant system c. open system d. forced hot-water system |
d. forced hot-water system |
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A radiant-heat systems uses _________ to radiate heat. a. sunlight b. an entire ceiling, wall or floor c. wood or coalburied d. pipes or panels e. pipes and panels and/or entire walls, floors and/or the ceiling |
e. pipes and panels and/or entire walls, floors and/or the ceiling |
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A radiator should be installed in a room on ____________. a. an interior wall b. the ceiling c. an exterior wall d. an exterior wall below a window |
d. an exterior wall below a window |
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A rain cap is a part of a __________. a. ridge vent b. plumbing stack c. chimney |
c. chimney |
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A receptacle located in a basement having a cracked cover should be reported as __________. a. inspected b. disclaimed c. lacking GFCI protection d. an unsafe system |
d. an unsafe system |
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A retaining wall ___________. a. is not associated with landform b. does not need openings to relieve hydrostatic pressure c. is used to prevent soil movement d. does not resemble a foundation |
c. is used to prevent soil movement |
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A return-air vent is not recommended in the _______. a. bedroom b. living room c. hallway d. kitchen |
d. kitchen |
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A roof consists of ______________. a. the deck, flashing and penetration b. the roof covering c. the framing structure d. all of these components |
d. all of these components |
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A roof that has a problem with ponding generally still has water on it at least ____ hours after it has rained. a. 48 b. 24 c. 12 d. 72 e. 2 |
b. 24 |
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A roof truss that has been cut in order to accommodate a skylight can be re-supported by ______________. a. double-trusses on either side of the skylight opening b. a skillful contractor with extensive construction experience c. applying local building codes d. a special engineering design |
d. a special engineering design |
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A roof with four planes is called a _______ roof. a. flat b. gable c. hip |
c. hip |
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A rooftop package unit is a ____________. a. single piece of equipment that incorporates heating and cooling equipment b. roof-mounted heating unit c. roof-mounted air-conditioning unit |
a. single piece of equipment that incorporates heating and cooling equipment |
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A saddle or cricket is part of a _________. a. window flashing system b. gutter or downspout assembly c. chimney flashing d. plumbing stack e. garage door-opener |
c. chimney flashing |
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A safety device found on an automatic garage door-opener includes a _________. a. photo-electric eye b. pulley sensor c. spring-stop |
a. photo-electric eye |
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A sand mound is a ____________. a. type of septic system b. roof system used in dry climates c. method for keeping water out of the basement |
a. type of septic system |
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A sashless slider is a _______________. a. sliding window without drapes, curtains or blinds of any kind b. sliding window without metal, vinyl or wood around the moveable glass portion c. sliding door without blinds, curtains or drapes of any kind |
b. sliding window without metal, vinyl, or wood around the moveable glass portion |
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A septic system with a submersible grinder/effluent pump typically has a __________. a. completely gravity-powered method of operation b. long extension cord c. failure alarm |
c. failure alarm |
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A sequencer on an electric furnace is a __________. a. device that ensures that the furnace fan turns on and off at appropriate intervals b. control that ensures that its individual elements do not all turn on at the same time c. device that limits the total current draw of the furnace d. device that shuts off the furnace when other large electrical appliances in the house are working e. device that allows the heat that is produced to match the heat loss of the building |
b. control that ensures that its individual elements do not all turn on at the same time |
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A service mast must be used with a service drop if the _____________. a. weatherhead does not clear the roof by 3 feet b. service drop is large enough to carry more than 125 amps c. attachment point is too low for the service drop to clear the roof by 3 feet d. service drop clears the roof by more than 3 feet |
a. weathered does not clear the roof by 3 feet |
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A skylight inspection includes doing all of the following, except _____________. a. looking from inside the home below the skylight b. lifting up on the edge of the skylight c. tapping on the glazing d. standing on the glazed section e. looking at the flashings |
d. standing on the glazed section |
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A solid masonry wall can be visually identified by its __________. a. metal ties b. header courses c. specially-sized bricks d. steel lintels e. cavity spaces |
b. header courses |
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A spark jumping from a hot electrical wire to a potential ground is called a(n) __________. a. spark b. arch c. arc d. short |
c. arc |
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A stair riser must have a maximum vertical height of _____ inches. a. 7-¾ b. 5 c. 6 d. 4 |
a. 7-¾ |
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A stairway that is _____ inches or more wide must have two handrails. a. 24 b. 36 c. 72 d. 48 |
d. 48 |
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A stairway tread is the ____________. a. component that people step on b. vertical section between adjacent steps c. long diagonal supports for the stairs d. horizontal distance from one riser to the next |
a. component that people step on |
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A standard safety control for a warm-air system is the __________. a. thermostat b. limit switch c. dimmer switch d. fan switch |
b. limit switch |
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A steam boiler can be identified by the presence of a(n) __________. a. expansion tank b. two-pipe system c. drip loop d. water-level gauge |
d. water-level gauge |
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A steam system differs from other heating systems in that it has ___________. a. a sight glass/gauge b. a barometric damper c. a high-limit switch d. multiple thermostats |
a. a sight glass/gauge |
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A surface-mounted incandescent light installed in a closet should have a clearance of _____ inches away from stored items. a. 6 b. 18 c. 12 d. 24 |
c. 12 |
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A swale is a ____________. a. flashing b. method for repairing cracks c. shallow drainage ditch d. low retaining wall |
c. shallow drainage ditch |
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A swimming pool barrier is not required to be _____________. a. self-closing b. constructed of solid material c. lockable |
b. constructed of solid material |
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A swimming pool barrier must have a minimum height of _____ inches. a. 48 b. 60 c. 36 d. 24 |
a. 48 |
