AHIT Texas Study Guide - Part II

During an inspection, an inspector needs to remove the service panel cover to determine ______ a. Type of branch circuit wiring b. Amount of trash in the panel c. The accuracy of breaker labeling d. The insurability of the properly

While inspecting a tar and gravel roof, what would indicate that the roof is failing? a. Delamination b. Loose gravel c. Ponding of water on a roof d. Gravel has been washed to the down spouts.

KD-19 wood is dried to a moisture content of _____% or more a. 10 b. 16 c. 19 d. 21

Green lumber has a moisture content of _____% or more. a. 10 b. 15 c. 20 d. 25

The highest grade lumber is called ______ a. MC-15 b. K-Dry c. S-Dry d. GRN

During an inspection, which item must be tested? a. A stand-alone portable dishwasher b. Self-cleaning feature of an oven c. Bathroom exhaust fan d. Self-cleaning feature of a broiler

Per the rules of TREC, which plumbing system item needs to be inspected during an inspection? a. Any components which are not visible b. Any components which are not accessible c. Termination of a vent through the roof line d. Drain pumps

The color of the ground wire in a 3 wire electrical system is _____ a. Green b. Black c. White d. Gray

Polarity is achieved by which 2 wires of a 3 wire electrical system? a. Neutral and ground b. Neutral and hot c. Ground and hot d. Bare and ground

When inspecting a dishwasher, which item does not need to be done? a. Look for signs of rust b. Check to insure the dishwasher is securely mounted c. Check the soap dish d. Determine water temperature

A junction box must be how high above a deck? a. 4 inches b. 6 inches c. 8 inches d. 12 inches

Downwarping occurs when: a. Moist clay soil expands along the foundation perimeter. b. Moisture along the foundation perimeter is removed. c. Expansive clay soil dries and then shrinks along the foundation perimeter causing the foundation to settle. d. Expansive clay soil dries then shrinks along the foundation perimeter causing the foundation to rise.

While inspecting a pre-1955 residential one story home, an inspector notes a bare incandescent light bulb mounted on the ceiling in the middle of a habitable room. What comment should be written in the inspection report? a. It is a safety issue and in need of repair b. None required as this was done before 1955 c. Note a safety violation by should be replaced at homeowner’s convenience d. It is not a safety violation, but repair is recommended.

An inspector notes that the electrical wiring system is a 2 wire system and that all of the outlets in the house are 2 prong. What comment should the inspector make? a. Electrical system is satisfactory but not as safe as with a 3 wire system b. Electrical system is unsafe and should be replaced with a 3 wire system c. Electrical system is satisfactory d. Electrical system is a fire hazard

An inspector notices that the bottom of a truss is separating from the top of the center wall which supports the truss. What is the likely cause? a. Cupping b. Doming c. Horizontal twisting d. Horizontal shearing