FREE Home Inspector MCQ Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the International Residential Code's (IRC) recommended minimum slope for graded soil near a building's foundation?

Accepted Answer

≥ 6"/10'

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≥ 6"/12'

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≥ 5"/10'

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≥ 5"/12'

Question 2

Which of the following is not a heating system that uses solid fuel?

Accepted Answer

An electric heater

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A woodstove

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A fireplace

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A coal furnace

Question 3

Every sleeping area and basement must have an easily accessible emergency exit window. How big of a window must this be?

Accepted Answer

At least 5.7 sq. ft

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At least 4.7 sq. ft

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At least 3.7 sq. ft

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At least 6.7 sq.

Question 4

You are looking over a residence. Each system component that is easily accessible must be observed and tested. Which of the following is not regarded as a feature that is easily accessible in a room?

Accepted Answer

Nails or screws in the floor

Answer

A small window

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None of the above

Answer

The doorknob on the closet door

Question 5

Each building requires the installation of branch circuits in several locations. One of them is not which of the following?

Accepted Answer

An office or bedroom

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The laundry room

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Central HVAC equipment

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Bathrooms

Question 6

Following the International Residential Code (IRC), rafters must be secured to ridge boards or gusset plates if the roof pitch is more than or equivalent to a specific angle. What angle is it at?

Accepted Answer

3/12

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2/12

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5/12

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4/12

Question 7

A contractor has installed a water heater as an extra weight to a wood truss. Under what conditions does the IRC permit this?

Accepted Answer

This is allowed only if the additional load has been verified as acceptable by a certified engineer

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This is always allowed

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This is never allowed

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None of the above

Question 8

Which of the following components of a house is responsible for diverting rainwater away from the foundation?

Accepted Answer

Gutter

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Sump pump

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Chimney

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Attic vent

Question 9

What is the purpose of a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet?

Accepted Answer

To prevent electric shocks

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To provide extra power to appliances

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To protect against electrical fires

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To prevent overloading circuits

Question 10

Which of the following materials is commonly used for plumbing supply lines due to its resistance to corrosion?

Accepted Answer

Copper

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PVC

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Galvanized steel

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Cast iron