Practice Exams

1/15: (1pt) Analysis & Reporting Findings
Refer to the photograph for this question. Looking at this attic water heater installation, what would you report?

2/15: (1pt) Cooling Systems
Refer to the photograph to answer this question. Part of an air conditioning or heat pump system; this device is located in the air handler of a heat pump or is attached to a furnace after the combustion chamber.

3/15: (1pt) Electrical Systems
A sub-panel in a detached building has melted insulation on a neutral conductor. What is the most likely cause of this condition?

4/15: (1pt) Exterior Components
Why should a home inspector record the weather conditions on the day of the inspection in the inspection report?

5/15: (1pt) Fireplaces & Chimneys
The hearth extension for a firebox with an opening greater than 6 square feet requires what dimensions?

6/15: (1pt) Fireplaces & Chimneys
Refer to the picture for this question. What is the deficiency pictured here?

7/15: (1pt) Hot Water Boilers
Refer to the photograph to answer this question. What kind of heating system is shown?

8/15: (1pt) House Interior
Refer to the photograph to answer this question. The clear opening size of an escape window should be at least 20 inches horizontally, and 24 inches vertically with a clear opening area of at least _______.

9/15: (1pt) Inspection Business Operations
An inspection agreement presented to the client after the inspection may be declared invalid. What is the MOST likely reason for declaring such agreements invalid?

10/15: (1pt) Insulation & Ventilation
A newly built ventilated crawl space with a vapor retarder is REQUIRED to have one square foot of net ventilation opening per.

11/15: (1pt) Oil Furnaces
Refer to the photograph to answer this question. The purpose of this part is to control the draft conditions in the chimney, thereby increasing the efficiency of the oil-fired appliance, reducing damage, and reducing appliance operational problems. What is this component?

12/15: (1pt) Plumbing Systems
The client complains of an occasional foul odor in a seldom used bathroom. Which is the most likely cause of this issue?

13/15: (1pt) Roofing Systems
What type of roofing would be appropriate for a roof with a slope of less than 2/12?

14/15: (1pt) Site Conditions
A concrete driveway is 1/4 inch higher than the adjacent concrete walkway. What is the most likely reason for this condition?

15/15: (1pt) Structural Components
You see a ceramic tile floor with numerous cracks running through the grout and the tiles. The floor system is constructed using 2×10 floor joists. What is the most likely cause of this condition?