Exterior Inspection Section#3 Exterior Structures Test#3

• Question 1

  1 out of 1 points

  	A well installed cantilevered deck
  	Selected Answer: d.  will be caulked where it passes through the wall Answers: a.  will deflect or bounce when loaded b.  will cause the floor inside the home to bulge c.  will be will be framed with cedar d.  will be caulked where it passes through the wall e.  will be supported by posts or columns

• Question 2

  1 out of 1 points

  	A furnace or water heater in a garage should
  	Selected Answer: d.  be protected from mechanical damage Answers: a.  be installed in the ceiling b.  be insulated and enclosed with drywall c.  vent into the garage d.  be protected from mechanical damage e.  be installed 6 inches above the floor

• Question 3

  1 out of 1 points

  	A drain may NOT be needed at a basement walkout if
  	Selected Answer: c.  there is a watertight roof above the walkout Answers: a.  there is a 4 to 6 inch threshold at the entrance b.  the walkout is less than three steps in height c.  there is a watertight roof above the walkout d.  there is no threshold at the entrance e.  there is a floor drain in the basement

• Question 4

  1 out of 1 points

  	Exposed foam insulation in a garage
  	Selected Answer: c.  is a fire hazard Answers: a.  should be painted b.  is commonly left by the builder c.  is a fire hazard d.  protects walls from frost heave e.  helps reduce home heating costs

• Question 5

  1 out of 1 points

  	All of the following are common causes of rotted wood decks or steps EXCEPT
  	Selected Answer: e.  poor end bearing Answers: a.  poor drainage b.  wood-soil contact c.  deteriorated paint or stain d.  cracked wood e.  poor end bearing

• Question 6

  0 out of 1 points

  	All of the following statements about joist hangers are true EXCEPT
  	Selected Answer: e.  they are weaker than a joist resting on a beam Answers: a.  they are typically made of steel b.  they prevent uplift due to frost heave c.  they are always corrosion resistant d.  they are sized according to the joist they support e.  they are weaker than a joist resting on a beam

• Question 7

  1 out of 1 points

  	All of the following are common defects with deck ledgerboards EXCEPT
  	Selected Answer: e.  the fasteners are galvanized steel Answers: a.  there is no flashing installed b.  fasteners are undersized c.  the fasteners are the wrong type d.  the fasteners are loose e.  the fasteners are galvanized steel

• Question 8

  1 out of 1 points

  	Properly installed skirting around a porch or deck should
  	Selected Answer: e.  provide adequate ventilation Answers: a.  be removed to gain access b.  come down to grade level and contact soil c.  not have an access door d.  be made of pressure treated lumber e.  provide adequate ventilation

• Question 9

  1 out of 1 points

  	A landing at the top of the stairs
  	Selected Answer: b.  may not be required at secondary entrances Answers: a.  is always required b.  may not be required at secondary entrances c.  is not necessary if the top step is flush with the entrance d.  can be omitted if the door opens inwards e.  is not required where there is a handrail

• Question 10

  0 out of 1 points

  	All of the following are good materials for exterior columns supporting roofs EXCEPT
  	Selected Answer: c.  pressure treated wood Answers: a.  brick b.  metal tubing c.  pressure treated wood d.  cedar e.  concrete block

• Question 11

  0 out of 1 points

  	In colder climates, exposed metal ductwork in a garage
  	Selected Answer: c.  should have all gaps sealed Answers: a.  is acceptable if the garage is gas proofed b.  should be insulated and covered with drywall c.  should have all gaps sealed d.  should have a supply or return register in them e.  should be covered with styrofoam insulation

• Question 12

  1 out of 1 points

  	When inspecting porch roofs, always look for all of the following EXCEPT
  	Selected Answer: b.  insulation levels Answers: a.  sagging beams b.  insulation levels c.  rotted wood d.  column damage/settlement e.  vermin activity

• Question 13

  1 out of 1 points

  	In colder climates, how is the original footing of a house affected when a basement walkout is installed after construction? It
  	Selected Answer: e.  is vulnerable to frost heave Answers: a.  is weakened by excavation b.  cannot be underpinned c.  is vulnerable to drainage problems d.  is built on undisturbed soil e.  is vulnerable to frost heave

• Question 14

  1 out of 1 points

  	How does installing a layer of rigid insulation around the walkout stairs make installation of a walkout easier? It
  	Selected Answer: c.  allows the original footing to be left in place Answers: a.  makes the stairs warmer b.  improves drainage as water cannot freeze c.  allows the original footing to be left in place d.  requires less excavation e.  helps frost formation

• Question 15

  1 out of 1 points

  	A properly built cantilevered balcony does not have
  	Selected Answer: a.  columns Answers: a.  columns b.  railings c.  joists d.  brackets e.  floorboards

• Question 16

  1 out of 1 points

  	Exterior columns are typically used to support all of the following EXCEPT
  	Selected Answer: b.  patios Answers: a.  decks b.  patios c.  carport roofs d.  porch roofs e.  porch floors

• Question 17

  1 out of 1 points

  	In a below-grade garage entrance, what does rust at the bottom of the door track suggest?
  	Selected Answer: b.  flooding problems Answers: a.  frost heave b.  flooding problems c.  faulty door operator d.  leaking automobile fluids e.  missing drain cover

• Question 18

  1 out of 1 points

  	According to generally established building practices, railings that are too short are
  	Selected Answer: d.  a fall hazard and should be reported Answers: a.  never acceptable and must be replaced b.  acceptable as long as the spindle spacing is small c.  handy as they are easier to stand on d.  a fall hazard and should be reported e.  only dangerous if they are loose

• Question 19

  1 out of 1 points

  	An overhead garage door that will not stay open on its own should
  	Selected Answer: e.  have its springs adjusted Answers: a.  be held up with a prop b.  have its rollers lubricated c.  have its opener adjusted d.  have its track adjusted e.  have its springs adjusted

• Question 20

  1 out of 1 points

  	Properly installed exterior steps
  	Selected Answer: e.  will not trap water Answers: a.  will be springy b.  will not have uniform risers c.  will not be level d.  will have an 8 inch tread width e.  will not trap water

• Question 21

  0 out of 1 points

  	Paint applied to a wood deck or stairs
  	Selected Answer: c.  prevents insect damage Answers: a.  should not be stripped and re-applied regularly b.  should not be probed to avoid damaging the paint c.  prevents insect damage d.  protects wood in contact with soil e.  may conceal damaged or rotted wood

• Question 22

  1 out of 1 points

  	Properly installed wood joists should have at least of end bearing
  	Selected Answer: c.  1 1/2 inches Answers: a.  1/2 inch b.  1 inch c.  1 1/2 inches d.  2 inches e.  2 1/2 inches

• Question 23

  1 out of 1 points

  	Separation of the porch roof from the front of the house is typically caused by
  	Selected Answer: e.  column settlement Answers: a.  poor flashing installation b.  clogged gutters c.  vermin activity d.  wood-soil contact e.  column settlement

• Question 24

  1 out of 1 points

  	Deck stairs that are more than 44 inches wide
  	Selected Answer: b.  may require two handrails Answers: a.  cannot be made of cedar b.  may require two handrails c.  must have three stringers d.  must be free floating e.  cannot have more than three risers

• Question 25

  1 out of 1 points

  	Deck boards will last longer if they are
  	Selected Answer: a.  installed crown up Answers: a.  installed crown up b.  installed with their ends tightly butted together c.  secured with fasteners installed near the edges d.  secured with fasteners that are well driven in e.  covered with carpeting