Free Home Inspector Trivia Questions and Answers

Question 1

A plumbing vent runs the danger of ___________ if it rises excessively over the roof line.

Accepted Answer

Frost Closure

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Shower

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Flue Liner

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Venting

Question 2

What is suggested for polyurethane foam roofing repairs?

Accepted Answer

Elastomeric caulking

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Safety glazed

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Barometric damper

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Isolate

Question 3

As they rust, In masonry walls, steel lintels over doors and windows will _____________.

Accepted Answer

Make a horizontal crack in the mortar joints at the top corners of the windows

Answer

Here, wood framing shrinks the most

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Weather head misses the roof by three feet

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Inserting air chambers or shock absorbers and tightening any slack pipe

Question 4

The required headroom above a stairway must be at least __.

Accepted Answer

6 feet 8 inches

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2 square inches

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11 feet 8 inches

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3 ply

Question 5

The aluminum AWG size should be ______ if the service or feeder rating in amps is 200.

Accepted Answer

4/0

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24/29

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1/2

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1/6

Question 6

How many amps will the white wire carry if the black wire carries ten?

Accepted Answer

Same as the black wire

Answer

Electrical pressure

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30 and 20

Answer

Outside

Question 7

Every wall, fixture, or door must have at least ____ of clearance in front of the toilet.

Accepted Answer

21

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4

Answer

48

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7

Question 8

Which type of roofing material is known for its durability and longevity?

Accepted Answer

Metal roofing

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Asphalt shingles

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Wood shakes

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Rubber roofing

Question 9

What is the purpose of a sump pump in a basement?

Accepted Answer

To remove excess water

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To filter the air

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To filter the air

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To generate electricity

Question 10

Which of the following may be a sign of potential termite infestation?

Accepted Answer

Hollow-sounding wood

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Leaking faucet

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Drafty windows

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Flickering lights