Inspector Examination 2 PRINT NAME: ______________________________________ Page 1 of 28 1. Safety in the workplace begins with ______. site watchdogs. governmental agencies. luck. you. 2. A “confined space” is defined by Industry Standard as a space that _____. is not designed for continuous employee occupancy. has limited or restricted means for entry or exit (for example tanks, vessels, silos, bins, hoppers, vaults, pits, and etc.) is large enough and is so configured that an employee can bodily enter and perform assigned work. All answers presented herein. 3. A confined space that has a potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere may be classified as _____ a cellar. a permit required confined space. a vault. a pit. a pulpit. 4. Based upon the standard definitions, attics are considered to be _____ undefined. storage areas. confined spaces. respiratory hot spots. 5. The snake known to shake its tail when startled is a _____. Garter Snake. King snake. Water Moccasin. Copperhead. Rattlesnake. 6. Methane gas can cause death by _____. dehydration. emulation. suffocation. asphyxiation. emotication. flocculation. 7. A non self-supporting portable ladder, nonadjustable in length, consisting of but one section is called a _____. extension ladder. step ladder. single ladder. folding ladder.
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1. Safety in the workplace begins with ______. • site watchdogs. • governmental agencies. • luck. • you.
2. A “confined space” is defined by Industry Standard as a space that _____.
• is not designed for continuous employee occupancy. • has limited or restricted means for entry or exit (for example tanks, vessels, silos, bins, hoppers,
vaults, pits, and etc.) • is large enough and is so configured that an employee can bodily enter and perform assigned
work. • All answers presented herein.
3. A confined space that has a potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere may be classified as _____
• a cellar. • a permit required confined space. • a vault. • a pit. • a pulpit.
4. Based upon the standard definitions, attics are considered to be _____
8. The chief hazard when using a ladder is _____. • ladder collapse. • slipping. • falling. • pinching. • electrocution.
9. Portable stepladders longer than 20 feet _____.
• must have a Class III rating. • must be made of fiberglass, • must be made of wood, • require a Class II rating, • must be made of metal, • shall not be used.
10. Anyone using a ladder shall _____.
• keep one hand free at all times. • always face the ladder when climbing up and down.
11. Which is the most correct statement?
• The base of the ladder should be placed so that it is one foot away from the building for every five feet of height to where the ladder rests against the building.
• The base of the ladder should be placed so that it is one foot away from the building for every four feet of height to where the ladder rests against the building.
• The base of the ladder should be placed so that it is one foot away from the building for every three feet of height to where the ladder rests against the building.
12. The main cause of falls from straight and extension ladders is sliding of the ladder base. This is where the ladder base slips out, and moves farther from the structure.
• True • False
13. The first point of disconnect for the conductors from the utility company is called the ______ or main panel.
• fixture • outlet • line • service
14. A minimum service of _____ amps is required for a single residential dwelling unit.
• 100 • 60 • 200 • 125
15. T/F: It is acceptable for a service panel to be located inside a clothes closet.
16. If the service or feeder rating in amps is 200, then the aluminum AWG size should be _______. • #2 • 4/0 • #4 • 2/0
17. An ungrounded conductor is commonly referred to as the ______ conductor.
• warm • white • neutral • hot
18. All 15- and 20-amp 120-volt circuits for dining rooms, living rooms, bedrooms, sun rooms, closets, hallways, and similar areas in a home must be ______ -protected.
• AFCI • ACFI • GFCI
19. T/F: A main breaker is not required for a subpanel if over-current protection is provided for the feeder conductors.
• True • False
20. A grounded conductor is commonly referred to as the _______ conductor.
• single • hot • black • neutral
21. T/F: For roof slopes from 2:12 to 4:12, two layers of underlayment may be applied.
• True • False
22. 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 • False
23. T/F: Glazing in storm doors is considered a hazardous location.
• True • False
24. T/F: Glass in bi-fold closet doors is considered a hazardous location.
161. Each segment of deck planking should be supported by a minimum of _____ joists.
• four • two • five • three
162. Moisture and water vapor moves in and out of a house in three ways: with air currents; by diffusion through materials; and by ______ transfer.
• positive • cold • heat • water
163. Of the three main ways that moisture moves through a house, ______ movement accounts for more than 98% of all water-vapor movement in building cavities.
164. ________________ refers to the amount of moisture contained in a quantity of air compared to the maximum amount of moisture the air could hold at the same temperature.
165. T/F: Roof coverings provide a first line of defense against the elements, and also tend to be the most exposed component of a building’s exterior envelope.
• False • True
166. The minimum roof pitch for composition shingles is ____.
• 1:12 • 6:12 • 2:12 • 8:12
167. For roof slopes from 2:12 to 4:12, there should be ______ layer(s) of underlayment applied.
• four • one • three • two
168. Re-roofing over an existing layer of composition shingles, while generally permitted by code, reduces the ability of the newer shingles to resist impact damage from _______.
• UV light • leaves • hail • water
169. T/F: To avoid roof leaks, appropriate flashing details should be installed wherever possible, and roofing cement or caulk should not be solely relied upon.
• False • True
170. Roof system ventilation and insulation are important for a number of reasons: condensation control; temperature control; energy efficiency; and the prevention of chronic _____ -dam formation.
• liquid • frost • water • ice
171. Roof __________ and projections provide a primary means to deflect rainwater away from building walls.
• large gutters • awnings • overhangs • trees and bushes
172. A(n) _______________ is one layer of #15 asphalt felt or other approved water-resistive barrier applied over the studs or sheathing of all exterior walls.
173. T/F: Caulking of nail flanges (particularly at the window head and jambs) is critical to the prevention of moisture intrusion around commonly used nail flange windows.
• False • True
174. T/F: A drained cavity WRE relies on deflection, drainage, and drying to protect the wall from moisture damage.
• False • True
175. _____________ at exterior window and door openings shall extend to the surface of the exterior wall finish or to the water-resistive barrier for subsequent drainage.
• #15 felt • Flashing • 6-mil barrier • Sealant
176. T/F: Approved corrosion-resistant flashings shall be installed continuously above all projecting wood trim.
• False • True
177. T/F: The most damaging insects that attack structural wood are termites.
• True • False
178. An insect’s skeleton is on the outside of its body and the muscles attach inside; hence, it is known as a/n _____________.
• hard shell • exoskeleton • skeleton • soft shell
179. Some termite bait toxicants kill termites by interfering with the __________ process.
180. T/F: All insects share a number of characteristics, including a segmented body with three distinct regions (head, thorax and abdomen).
• True • False
181. T/F: Insects are warm-blooded.
• True • False
182. Insects that make a complete change in appearance from juvenile to adult have undergone a ____________ metamorphosis.
• complete • incomplete • simple • gradual
183. In the insect group that includes termites, cockroaches, crickets, grasshoppers, boxelder bugs and earwigs, individuals hatched from the egg only partially resembling the adult have undergone _________ metamorphosis.
• complete • incomplete • simple • gradual
184. Termites live in true social colonies, with a division of labor among the various types of groups called ________.
• casts • productives • groups • castes
185. T/F: Several species of subterranean termites are found in the United States in every state except Alaska.
• True • False
186. T/F: Many species of termites rely on protozoa in their gut to digest cellulose to extract the sugar content.
• True • False
187. T/F: Unfortunately, termites do not distinguish between the wood of a structure and the wood of a dead tree in a forest.
• False • True
188. Adult winged termites have two pairs of long, narrow wings of ________ size.
207. ________ is a term frequently used to describe the damaging effects of excessive moisture penetration and subsequent freezing of the masonry's outer layers.
209. Above-ground brick walls __________ with weather changes.
• heave and settle • expand and contract • rise and fall
210. T/F: Concrete is naturally porous.
• True • False
211. Compared to those constructed earlier, masonry walls in buildings built during the last 40 to 50 years are generally _________.
• deeper • thinner • thicker
212. T/F: Masonry can deform elastically over long periods of time in order to accommodate small amounts of movement.
• True • False
213. T/F: A 1/2-inch-wide crack in a 50-year-old building is evidence of rapid settlement.
• True • False
214. Two important qualities of mortar are _______________.
• to add color and a decorative appearance to masonry walls • its ability to bond to masonry, and its internal strength • its ability to act as a water barrier, and to add strength to walls
215. Structure-related problems are usually found over _______ and under ________.
219. Some ___________ materials actually penetrate into the concrete, sealing the pores, capillaries and shrinkage cracks that occur naturally in concrete.
245. When inspecting the electrical system, an inspector is not required to ______: • report on the continuity of the connected service ground. • report a receptacle in which polarity is reversed. • report a receptacle which has no cover in place. • report on the amperage rating of the service. • report the absence of smoke detectors.
246. T/F: An inspector is required to determine the accuracy of breaker labeling.
• False • True
247. T/F: An inspector is required to examine the electrical current.
• False • True
248. T/F: An inspector is required to conduct drop voltage calculations.
• False • True
249. When inspecting fireplaces, an inspector is required to inspect_______:
• hearth extensions. • combustion make up devices. • the vent system. • fire doors. • mantels. • heat distribution assists.
250. T/F: InterNACHI's SOP requires home inspectors to inspect the interior flue of chimneys.