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Question 1: The International Residential Code (IRC)
requires clean outs for drain pipes to be established at intervals throughout the drain system. What is the maximum allowable distance between clean outs?
CORRECT ANSWER: 100 feet horizontally
Question 2: A drain with a "functional flow" empties in a
reasonable amount of time.
CORRECT ANSWER: False
Question 3: What is the minimum and maximum pressure
for a water supply system in a residential building?
CORRECT ANSWER: 40 and 80 psi
Question 4: A "system" carries out one or more functions
in a structure and is composed of at least two interacting or interdependent components.
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CORRECT ANSWER: True
Question 5: Branch circuits must be installed in several
locations in every building. Which of the following is not one of them?
CORRECT ANSWER: An office or bedroom
Question 6: Which of the following is not a normal
operating control?
CORRECT ANSWER: The fuse box
Question 7: When is an unvented conditioned attic
permitted?
CORRECT ANSWER: Where there is not a vapor
retarder applied to the floor of the attic, but there is insulation applied to the underside of the roof deck.
Question 8: If you observe a component, you make a
visual examination.
a) True
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b) False
CORRECT ANSWE R: a) True
Question 9: How large should the footing or foundation
for a masonry fireplace be?
CORRECT ANSWER: More than twelve inches thick
and extend six inches beyond the fireplace on all sides
Question 10: In which of the following locations are
ground-fault circuit interceptors (GFCI) required?
a) All bathroom outlets
b) All outdoor outlets
c) All counter top outlets
d) All of the above
CORRECT ANSWER: d) All of the above
Question 11: How far above a shower head should the
waterproof material in a bathroom extend?
a) At least 2"
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b) At least 3"
c) At least 4"
d) At least 5"
CORRECT ANSWER: b) At least 3"
Question 12: An on-site water quality test is generally
done only on structures that are on a non-municipal water supply.
a) True
b) False
CORRECT ANSWER: a) True
Question 13: Which of the following is a component of a
roof drainage system?