AHIT Practice Test 2 with Correct Solutions
when inspecting an A/C unit, you find Supply are to be 64° and return air to be 90° what would you report? - Answer -call technician
A furnace has a pilot/ thermocouple set up. What is the safety feature that shuts down the furnace? - Answer -thermocouple
what does an A/C compressor do? - Answer -Pressurizes the refrigerant gas in order to raise its temperature
where will you find a drip leg on a gas heating unit? - Answer -where the gas line turns to meet the heating unit
a plastic gooseneck pipe on the side of the house is most likely for? - Answer -fresh air vent for a high- efficiency furnace
stair railing must be? - Answer -maximum of 38" high, ends shall return to wall or newel post
guardrails - Answer -required for a drop of 30" or greater, 4" opening between rails is maximum, must be at least 36" high
which coat of Stucco siding can be eliminated? - Answer -None
EIFS siding is? - Answer -synthetic stucco
The major concern with EIFS siding is? - Answer -Trapped moisture cannot escape; thereby damaging the structure behind it. 1 / 2
A statement in a report States a low slope roof appears to be in good shape for its age. - Answer - conclusion of finding
a statement in a report reads 'foundation improperly designed for these soil conditions is? - Answer - engineering comment, conclusion of finding
a house that you are inspecting has an unlit pilot. What is your requirement as an inspector? - Answer - report that the pilot was out
Plumbing vents must be as follows: - Answer -10 ft horizontally from a window, minimum 12" from any vertical surface, terminate at least 6" above the roof.
visualize a basement stairway with one side against a wall. What is not a safety hazard? - Answer -No handrail on wall side.
maximum acceptable Riser height is? - Answer -7 3/4" to 8"
the largest tread run within any flight of stairs should not exceed the smallest by more than? - Answer - 3/8"
three wires at a Masthead, one tied back. What kind of service? 100 amp, 60 amp, 240 volt - Answer - none of the above
when inspecting a stairway a hazard is present if the Riser Heights vary by more than - Answer -3/8"
the defrost cycle on a heat pump occurs when the outside temperature is cold, usually at or below? - Answer -37° F
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