Insulation and Interior Inspection Section#2 Interior Test#2

• Question 1

  0.5 out of 0.5 points

  	To perform a complete home inspection, the following should be moved as needed.
  	Selected Answer: a.  drapes Answers: a.  drapes b.  framed art on walls c.  storage d.  furniture e.  none of the above

• Question 2

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  	All of the following are part of an interior inspection done to the Standards EXCEPT
  	Selected Answer: e.  appliances Answers: a.  walls b.  steps c.  garage doors d.  a representative number of windows e.  appliances

• Question 3

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  	Which scenario would most strongly suggest structural movement?
  	Selected Answer: d.  Windows and doors are out of plumb in an old house and floors slope toward the staircase. Answers: a.  The room has not been painted for several years, hairline diagonal cracks are visible in the room and larger cracks are visible in the closet. b.  The room has two diagonal cracks about 1-2 mm wide each and the masonry outside the room has a 5 mm wide crack in a similar direction. c.  Patching is observed on the walls on the second floor and the floor slopes to the middle of the house. d.  Windows and doors are out of plumb in an old house and floors slope toward the staircase. e.  Large plaster cracks are observed in the closets but nowhere else.

• Question 4

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  	Drywall is also commonly referred to as ________ which is a brand name of the USG Corporation
  	Selected Answer: b.  Gypboard. Answers: a.  Sheetrock b.  Gypboard. c.  Fiberock board d.  Gyprock d. Wallboard

• Question 5

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  	All of the following are common flooring problems EXCEPT
  	Selected Answer: b.  insect damage Answers: a.  water damage b.  insect damage c.  trip hazards d.  loose flooring e.  mechanical damage

• Question 6

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  	Which of the following drywall issues may be related to condensation in the ceiling?
  	Selected Answer: b.  sagging drywall Answers: a.  loose drywall b.  sagging drywall c.  cracking at joints d.  nail pops e.  ceiling shadow effect

• Question 7

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  	What is the typical minimum headroom for a staircase?
  	Selected Answer: c.  78 to 80 inches Answers: a.  74 to 76 inches b.  76 to 78 inches c.  78 to 80 inches d.  80 to 82 inches e.  82 to 84 inches

• Question 8

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  	Which of the following statements about truss uplift is NOT true?
  	Selected Answer: b.  truss uplift can be prevented by screwing down the bottom chords Answers: a.  trusses with larger spans are more likely to experience truss uplift b.  truss uplift can be prevented by screwing down the bottom chords c.  truss uplift occurs in the winter in cold climates d.  truss uplift is more common in well insulated attics e.  roofs with lower slopes are more likely to experience truss uplift

• Question 9

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  	Rot is one of the most common defects in wood flooring, especially
  	Selected Answer: c.  around toilets Answers: a.  in basements near columns b.  under carpet in older homes c.  around toilets d.  when on a concrete slab e.  in front of the kitchen sink

• Question 10

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  	What are the minimum landing dimensions required when there is no door at the top of the stairs?
  	Selected Answer: e.  no landing needed Answers: a.  24 inches long and the same width of the stairwell b.  28 inches long and the same width of the stairwell c.  32 inches long and the same width of the stairwell d.  36 inches long and the same width of the stairwell e.  no landing needed

• Question 11

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  	On a set of winders changing the stair direction, you will typically find
  	Selected Answer: e.  a and d Answers: a.  three winders at 30 degrees each b.  four winders at 45 degrees each c.  three winders at 45 degrees each d.  two winders at 45 degrees each e.  a and d

• Question 12

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  	All the following are different aspects of stairs EXCEPT
  	Selected Answer: d.  fascia Answers: a.  tread b.  riser c.  run d.  fascia e.  nosing

• Question 13

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  	Trim is used at walls, ceilings and floors to do all of the following EXCEPT
  	Selected Answer: d.  straighten the appearance of window and door openings Answers: a.  hide joints and changes in material b.  support display ornaments c.  add architectural appeal d.  straighten the appearance of window and door openings e.  protect walls

• Question 14

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  	All the following are common areas to find water damage EXCEPT below
  	Selected Answer: d.  the electrical panel Answers: a.  bathrooms b.  kitchens c.  windows d.  the electrical panel e.  chimney roof flashings

• Question 15

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  	How does one make a garage gas proof or gastight?
  	Selected Answer: e.  a and d Answers: a.  taping drywall joints in walls and ceilings b.  installing weather stripping around vehicle doors c.  having gasoline canisters in a fireproof cabinet d.  caulking around central vacuum tubing wall penetrations e.  a and d

• Question 16

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  	One of the advantages of drywall relative to plaster is
  	Selected Answer: a.  it is more stable and provides a smoother finish Answers: a.  it is more stable and provides a smoother finish b.  it is stronger c.  the boards are more water resistant d.  joint work is easier to do well e.  it is easier to do curved walls

• Question 17

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  	Lighting in stairwells should be controlled with
  	Selected Answer: c.  two 3-way switches Answers: a.  a dimmer switch b.  a switch at the top of the stairway c.  two 3-way switches d.  a 2-way switch e.  two switches wired in series

• Question 18

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  	Gypsum lath is
  	Selected Answer: e.  an interim step, prefabricated plasterboard between plaster and drywall Answers: a.  the plaster used in the post 1900 era b.  also called quicklime plaster board c.  a material also called veneer plaster d.  also called gypboard or gypsum board e.  an interim step, prefabricated plasterboard between plaster and drywall

• Question 19

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  	According to generally established building practices, guardrails at the top of stairwell openings should be
  	Selected Answer: b.  a minimum height of 36 inches Answers: a.  a minimum height of 32 inches b.  a minimum height of 36 inches c.  a minimum height of 42 inches d.  the same height as the stair handrails e.  a minimum height of 24 inches

• Question 20

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  	Which of the following statements about control joints in concrete flooring is true? They are
  	Selected Answer: a.  typically at offsets or changes in direction in the slab Answers: a.  typically at offsets or changes in direction in the slab b.  used to control the direction of concrete strengthening c.  typically cut 1 to 2 inches deep into the surface of the slab d.  typically found every 15 to 20 feet e.  used when the slab has been reinforced

• Question 21

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  	Which of the following is NOT a common baluster condition in guardrails?
  	Selected Answer: a.  too thin Answers: a.  too thin b.  openings too large c.  climbable d.  missing e.  loose

• Question 22

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  	Drywall is available in panels ranging in thickness from
  	Selected Answer: c.  1/4 inch to 5/8 inch Answers: a.  1/2 inch to 3/4 inch b.  3/8 inch to 3/4 inch c.  1/4 inch to 5/8 inch d.  1/4 inch to 3/4 inch e.  3/8 inch to 5/8 inch

• Question 23

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  	Stains and odors in carpet may indicate
  	Selected Answer: b.  damage and rot to the subflooring and joists below Answers: a.  low quality carpet b.  damage and rot to the subflooring and joists below c.  the possibility the home was used as a illegal hydroponic grow operation d.  a supply plumbing leak from a bathroom above e.  carpet that has not recently been treated with a stain resistant chemical

• Question 24

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  	What is the main consideration when deciding whether to install a suspended tile ceiling in a basement?
  	Selected Answer: c.  tiles stain and damage easily Answers: a.  tiles are difficult to replace b.  the ceiling height is reduced c.  tiles stain and damage easily d.  damaged tile ceilings require a professional to repair e.  a suspended tile ceiling is expensive to install

• Question 25

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  	What may suggest hydrostatic pressure beneath a concrete floor?
  	Selected Answer: e.  a and c Answers: a.  water stains around floor cracks b.  concrete floor cracks c.  a heaved concrete floor d.  hollow areas under a concrete floor e.  a and c