Home Inspector National Exam 2022

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Home Inspector National Exam 2022 It is important to maintain a positive grade away from the structure of at LEAST Which of the following BEST describes the report statement shown below? "The roof i ... s in good condition for its age." A. Conclusion B. Recommendation C. Description D. Which of the following conditions would be LEAST critical to your client's safety? A. A pin hole in the heat exchanger B. No handrails on an interior stairway C. Lack of a pressure and temperature relief valve on the water heater D. A non-reversing garage The normal MINIMUM run for a residential stair tread is: A. 7 in. B. 8 in. C. 9 in. D. 11 Standard three light electrical testers are NOT always reliable because: A. Some receptacles only have two prongs B. Three light testers sometimes have broken bulbs C. Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring problems D. Different test detect multiple wiring problems Bulging plaster is observed high up on several bedroom walls. The primary concern is the bulging plaster is a(n): A. installation defect B. indication the home was very cold for a period of time C. indication the air handler leaked D. potential safety issue ANS:- Potential safety issue EIFS is a siding material that: A. Is used in commercial buildings only. B. Looks like stucco but lacks a wire mesh. C. Can be installed on top of a modified bitumen but lacks a wire mesh _______ inch drop per foot for six feet. A. 1/4 B. 1/2 C. 3/4 D. 1 ANS:- 1 Disclaimer ANS:- Conclusion door opener ANS:- A pin hole in the heat exchanger in. ANS:- 9 inches device manufactures have different light patterns ANS:- Three light testers will not membrane. D. Can be installed on top of a masonry surface. ANS:- Looks like stucco While inspecting a home, you observe a large ceiling fan with built-in lamps. This installation requires a(an): A. Strong ceiling. B. Pancake junction box. C. Approved What are the types of heat that must be taken into account when calculating the cooling loads for an HVAC system? a. Sensible and radiant heat b. Radiant and conductive heat c. Conductive and latent heat Which of the following would be most likely to have the highest R-value? a. 6" fiberglass batt insulation b. 12" cast-in-place concrete wall c. 2" extruded polystyrene panel d. Triple insulated glazing system with 1⁄2" air spaces ANS:- 6" fiberglass batt insulation An inspector can often determine the approximate age of a home by its method of construction. Which of the following choices shows the methods of construction in order from first developed to most recently developed? a. Post and beam construction, balloon framing, platform framing, ICF construction b. Balloon framing, post and beam construction, ICF construction, platform framing c. ICF construction, balloon framing, post and beam construction, platform framing d. Post and beam construction, platform framing, balloon framing, ICF construction ANS:- Post and beam construction, balloon framing, platform framing, ICF construction One is inspecting an EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finishing System) wall system for deficiencies. Where would these be most likely to occur? brace or box. D. Larger junction box. ANS:- Approved brace or box d. Sensible and latent heat ANS:- Sensible and latent heat a. Window heads b. The center of large expanses of EIFS c. Along the bottom edge of the EIFS installation d. At the corners of the installation, such as around windows ANS:- At the corners of the installation, such as around windows [Show More]

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