please help me Study Unit - Structural Design, Part 2?

1. ASHI standards require a home inspector to identify and

describe the type of structure and materials of construction

before

A. testing systems scientifically.

B. evaluating each system.

C. establishing value.

D. reporting remaining usefulness.

2. A good place to begin an interior structure inspection is the

A. garage.C. basement.

B. attic.D. plumbing system.

3. Surface molds and sapstain fungi discolor wood paneling

A. and are the most common cause of wood decay.

B. but don't cause structural damage.

C. but exist only in very dry conditions.

D. and cause a burned or charred appearance on wood surfaces.

4. To be properly vented, the foundation should have one vent for every _______ square feet

of floor space.

A. 50C. 500

B. 150D. 1500

5. The primary horizontal load-bearing component in a floor frame is the

A. jack stud.C. beam or girder.

B. brick pier.D. sill plate.

6. The slope of a roof is

A. the length of a rafter from the top plate to the ridge.

B. generally expressed as a percent.

C. the ratio between the units of run and units of rise of a roof.

D. determined by measuring the total height of the building.

7. One improper construction method that can result in structural weakness is

A. the use of kiln-dried lumber in structural components.

B. grading soil to direct runoff away from the structure.

C. retention of topsoil and trees on the home site.

D. construction of artificial terraces using debris and backfill.

8. Stairs are considered hazardous when

A. the height of the risers varies by more than 3/8 inch.

B. the width of the treads does not strictly comply with codes.

C. risers are less than 73/4 inches high.

D. they're covered with carpeting.

9. Two common cosmetic flaws in gypsum wallboard include popping nails and

A. header cracks.C. sagging ceilings.

B. termite cavities.D. brown water stains.

10. Which of the following statements about dehumidifiers is true?

A. Dehumidifiers automatically dispose of water produced by their operation.

B. Dehumidifiers should have automatic shutoff devices to prevent overflow.

C. Dehumidifiers are usually found in the attic.

D. Dehumidifiers are the best method for fail-safe moisture control in basements.

11. Structural failure in a roof may be due to

A. the presence of a vapor barrier between the attic floor and the ceiling below.

B. too little span between supporting members.

C. cuts made in rafters or trusses for addition of components such as stairways and fans.

D. use of dried wood for structural members.

12. A horizontal supporting member placed between two opposite rafters is called a

A. collar tie.C. chord.

B. ridge.D. jack rafter.

13. The term live load refers to the

A. weight of the structural components only.

B. weight of the occupants and furnishings.

C. weight of the foundation walls.

D. total weight of the entire structure.

14. A load-bearing horizontal component over a wall opening is called a

A. header.C. sill plate.

B. stud. D. wall joist.

15. Sagging in floor joists is typically caused by

A. oversized joists.

B. undersized joists.

C. improper nailing of sub-flooring.

D. improper moisture content of the wood.

16. Brick ties in brick veneer walls allow for

A. water drainage. C. expansion.

B. air circulation. D. inspection.

17. While inspecting a masonry foundation, you find evidence of “efflorescence.” This is

probably due to

A. leftover residue from construction.

B. too much lime in the concrete.

C. fungus.

D. water seepage.

18. Your inspection report does not need to include information on

A. steepness of roof pitch.

B. adequacy and condition of flashing.

C. condition of solar heating system equipment.

D. type and condition of gutters and downspouts.

19. Bulging of exterior walls usually results in

A. sagging of windows.

B. a rise in the main floor beam.

C. settling of corner posts.

D. sagging of the ridge board.

20. The structural technique that includes long vertical studs running from the sill plate to the

second floor roof frame is called _______ framing.

A. platform

B.Vertical

C.balloon

D.post