Home Inspector Florida Test Practice Questions
If particleboard is used as wall sheathing, the grade mark with Type _____ or _____ should be stamped on it.
M-1 and M-2
A home inspector will typically find the ______-port burners installed in a furnace with a forced-draft, as they are common with high-efficiency furnaces.
Mono
Visualize a basement stairway with a wall on one side, what is not a safety defect?
No handrail on the wall side
T/F: A standpipe can serve as an indirect waste receptor.
True
T/F: Gypsum board can be used as bracing to resist wind and seismic forces.
True
T/F: In homes located in areas having a history of ice forming along the eaves, an ice barrier consisting of at least three layers of underlayment cemented together is required.
True
T/F: Lintels and headers are the same things.
True
Cleanouts for drainage pipes should be installed _____________ apart in horizontal drainage lines measured from the upstream entrance of the cleanout.
Not More Than 100 Feet
Electrical resistance is measured in?
Ohms
In the cooling cycle of a heat pump, the condensing coil is located?
Outside
What is the lightest type of copper piping?
Type M
For water to drain freely from a houses waste system, there must be adequate ?
Venting
What siding has a tendency to expand and contract the most?
Vinyl
When does a built up roof need flood coating?
When the tar paper is showing
Water hammer can be corrected by ____________.
re-fastening loose pipes and installing air chambers or shock absorbers
As they rust, steel lintels over doors and windows in masonry walls will _____________.
generate horizontal cracks in the mortar joints at the windows' top corners
Ideally, exterior doorways should be _______________.
installed with a step-up of at least 6 inches
A retaining wall ___________.
is used to prevent soil movement
A split-bus electrical panel uses a double-pole breaker to ______________ the 120-volt circuits.
isolate
When lowering a basement floor, if the soil is excavated only to the bottom of the footing, it may result in _____________.
loss of lateral support for the footing
A radiant-heat systems uses _________ to radiate heat.
pipes and panels and/or entire walls, floors and/or the ceiling
The purpose of a cant strip is to __________.
prevent the roof membrane from cracking at a change in direction
Perimeter foundation drainage tile should be installed _____________.
right beside the footing below the basement's floor level
The roofing material having the shortest life expectancy is __________.
roll roofing
Stucco cracks occur due to __________.
the natural shrinkage of stucco the natural shrinkage of wood the uncontrolled movement of the structure
The ________ confirms ignition of the pilot light.
thermocouple
Stucco cracks and bulges often appear near the floor level because __________.
wood framing shrinks the most in this area
The power available in a typical 15-amp, 120-volt household circuit is _____ watts.
1,800
An anchor bolt should be within ____ inches of the end of the sill plate.
12
Pressure-reducing valves on hot-water heating systems are typically set at _________.
12-22 psi
Three wires on a masthead, one tied back. What kind of service?
120 Volt Service
The typical range at which a fan/limit switch will turn the blower on is _______.
130° to 150° F
A fireplace hearth should extend beyond the front of the fireplace by at least _____ inches.
16
Standpipes for clothes washers should extend at least ____ inches and no more than ____ inches above the trap weir.
18 and 42
A weep screed should be placed ____ inches above grade.
4
Swimming pool barriers must be at least ___ feet above grade.
4
When the span of a header is greater than ____ feet, it's necessary to double the trimmer and header rafters.
4
The minimum height for a stair riser is ________.
4 in
4 ply built up roof would have?
4 layers of felt and 4 layers of bitumen
T/F: It is preferable to have downspouts discharge below grade rather than above grade.
False
T/F: Purlins can be smaller than the supported rafters.
False
T/F: Stucco over wood framing exhibits significantly fewer cracks than stucco over masonry walls.
False
T/F: Styrofoam insulation is a potential carcinogen
False
T/F: The purposes of bonding and grounding are the same.
False
An access opening of at least _________ should be installed if a pump at a whirlpool bathtub is located more than 2 feet away from it.
18x18
The minimum slope for ground adjacent to the foundation is _____ inches.
1:10
Where a roof ridge is closer than 10 feet to a chimney, the stack should be _______ higher.
2
The opening to an attic space that has any mechanical equipment located in it should be a minimum of ______ inches by ______ inches.
30 and 20
The required egress door has to provide a clear space of at least ___ inches wide, measured from the door surface to the door stop when the door is open at a 90 degree angle.
32
What kind of connector is required to connect attach plastic DWV to cast iron DWV?
Hubless
Tempered glass is safer than regular glass because?
It breaks into small rectangular pieces
What is the purpose of an accumulator?
Keep liquid refrigerant out of the compressor
The _____________ (chimney inner wall or flue inner wall) must be continuous and free of cracks, gaps, perforations, damage and deterioration.
Flue Liner
On a stairway, the maximum rise is ____ inches, and minimum run is 10 inches.
7-3/4
The service entry size for a 200-amp service is ___________.
#2/0-gauge copper
The door between an attached garage and a dwelling unit should be of solid wood not less than ________ inches thick.
1 3/8
Footings for masonry chimneys must be made of concrete or solid masonry at least _____ thick.
1 Foot
The size of a P-trap drainpipe should be at least _______ inches.
1.5
How much water does a modern residential toilet discharge into the waste system?
1.6 gpf
There should be at least ____-inch gypsum board applied on the garage side to separate the garage from the residence and its attic space.
1/2
Notches in solid lumber joists, rafters and beams should not be longer than ____________ the depth of the member.
1/3
The maximum depth for a notch at the END of a joist is _____ the joist's depth.
1/4
The maximum depth for a notch in a beam OR joist is ______ the board's depth.
1/6
Plumbing stacks should terminate ____ feet horizontally from a window.
10
SE cable should be ___ from earth at the SE entrance, ___ from a driveway, and ___ from a window
10 feet, 12 feet, 3 feet
How long will a defrost cycle on a heat pump last in the heating season?
10 minutes
The temperature differential at the air return handler of a heating system in heating mode should be?
10-15
A minimum service of _____ amps is required for a single residential dwelling unit.
100
For a conventional gas furnace, about ________ per 1,000 BTUs of ventilation for combustion air should be provided.
2 square inches
In a steam-heating system, the operating cut-off control is set at _____ psi.
2 to 3
There must be at least _____ of clearance in front of the toilet to any wall, fixture or door.
21
If there are appliances in the attic space, an opening at least _____ and a clear, unobstructed path should be provided.
22 inches wide and 30 high
Service drops around a swimming pool should be __________.
22-1/2 feet above and 10 feet horizontally away
The vertical distance from a fixture outlet to the trap weir should not be more than _______ inches.
24
What is the minimum bearing of a wooden beam on a masonry column?
3 inches
A built up roof having a lap joint every 12" has how many plys?
3 ply
The minimum end-bearing for beams is _____ inches.
3-5/8
In new-construction homes, the minimum pipe size for the main water supply line is ______.
3/4 inch
Guardrails are required at the edges of walking surfaces higher than ____ inches.
30
The horizontal distance from the fixture outlet to the trap weir should not be greater than _______ inches measured from the centerline of the fixture outlet to the centerline of the inlet of the trap.
30
The outlet of a laundry tray should be no farther than _____ inches horizontally from the standpipe trap.
30
If the service or feeder rating in amps is 200, then the aluminum AWG size should be _______.
4/0
A non-bearing partition stud can be _____ notched.
40%
A roof that has a problem with ponding generally still has water on it at least ____ hours after it has rained.
48
A stairway that is _____ inches or more wide must have two handrails.
48
The minimum size for a copper grounding electrode rod _______.
5/8-inch diameter and 8 feet long
An open vent pipe that passes through a roof should extend at least _____ inches above the roof.
6
The maximum distance between foundation anchor bolts is ____ feet.
6
What is the maximum length of a flexible gas appliance connector to a dryer or range?
6 feet
The minimum required headroom above a stairway is _________.
6 feet 8 inches
If a roof is used for a purpose other than weather protection, the vent extensions should extend above the roof by at least ____ feet.
7
What is the minimum height of SE cables above a roof? Above a roof with a slope greater than 4:12?
8 feet 3 feet
The minimum clearance from an exhaust flue on a conventional oil furnace to combustibles is ____ inch(es).
9
A window well should have a horizontal area of at least ____ square feet, with a minimum horizontal projection and width of _____ inches.
9 and 36
Substantial movement of a building will not be caused by? A. Missing lintels B. Missing frost footings C. Soft Soil D. Poor grading
A. Missing lintels
House wrap is designed to ___________ water vapor to pass through it.
Allow
What breaker amperage can these copper wires go to in order? 8,10,12,14
Amperages 40,30,20,15
Electrical current flow is measured in?
Amperes
Wood shakes and shingles are best maintained by ?
Applying a quality water seal coating periodically
Methane gas, which may be present in confined spaces such as a basement, can cause death by __________.
Asphyxiation
When does the defrost cycle on a heat pump normally turn on?
At 37 or below degrees F
Three common locations for cross connections in plumbing are?
Bidet, Garden Hose, and Boiler
The only suitable receptacles for use with aluminum wire should be marked ______.
CO/ALR
The most common supply piping material used in modern home construction is __________.
Copper
What is recommended to repair polyurethane foam roofing?
Elastomeric caulking
What does voltage measure?
Electrical Pressure
A copper to steel connection undergoes a/an?
Electrolytic Reaction
The most likely area to find a crack or hole in the heat exchanger is in the?
Front and behind the heat shield
If a plumbing vent extends too far above the roof line, there is a risk of ____________.
Frost Closure
A 30 amp plug fuse is usually what color?
Green
Air-admittance valves are __________ to vent fixtures installed at island structures in kitchens.
Permitted
What is the purpose of a Hartford Loop?
Precludes siphon action if the unit develops a leak
The anode rod in a water heater does what?
Protects the tank from corrosion
A metering device is used to?
Reduce pressure on the coolant
A dirty air filter can cause?
Reduced air flow and lower return air temperature
Another name for a 4 way valve is a ?
Reversing Valve
Glass block is not?
Safety Glazed
If a black wire carries 10 amps, how much will the white wire carry?
Same as the black wire
How might rafter spread be noticed from the exterior of the home?
Separation of the soffits from the wall
The plumbing fixture notorious for leakage through small openings in the grout, caulking and/or weatherstripped areas is the _________.
Shower
A ___________ flue lining is suitable for wood-burning, gas and oil applications.
Stainless Steel
A "hammer test" test is important _____.
To see if bolts are tight
What type of roof requires an underlayment of felt between courses?
Wood shakes
If a basement walkout is to be added to a house, ___________ may be necessary.
a deeper footing near the walkout
Truss uplift is believed to be caused by ___________.
a differential in humidity levels within an attic
Cracks at interior walls are not caused by ____________.
a lack of insulation
A forced-air heating system that is fueled by oil is evidenced by the presence of a ___________.
barometric damper
The main difference between brass and copper supply pipes is _______________.
brass pipes have threaded joints and copper pipes have soldered joints
If particleboard panels used as wall sheathing are applied in a horizontal pattern across the wall, the end joints should be offset so that four panel corners ________.
do not meet
A load-bearing stud wall has a ____________.
double top plate and a single sole plate
A joist below and parallel to a bearing wall should be ___________.
doubled
A kitchen split-receptacle is a ____________.
duplex receptacle whose top and bottom halves are on individual dedicated circuits
For fire safety, oil burners usually have ____________.
either a stack switch or a photo-electric device
Linking _________________.
ensures that two fuses or circuit breakers are disconnected at the same time
The purpose of gravel on a built-up tar-and-gravel roof is __________.
to prevent delamination of the plys to protect the membrane from ultraviolet rays to provide ballast to help hold down the roof membrane
At a skylight well within an attic space, the vapor barrier should be _________.
underneath the insulation
A service mast must be used with a service drop if the _____________.
weatherhead does not clear the roof by 3 feet