Test Your Inspection Knowledge

1. The point inside of the trap arm at the top of the trap seal is the ________.
2. A receptor or device that requires both a water supply connection and a discharge to the drainage system, such as water closets, lavatories, bathtubs and sinks is called a _______________.
3. A natural gas or propane utilization equipment for use with type B flue pipes is called a _______ ____________ _____________.
4. A self contained appliance from which hot water is circulated for heating purposes and then returned to the appliance is a _______________.
5. A member or assembly of members supporting the gravitational force exerted on a structure is referred to as ______________________.
6. The electrical current measured in amperes that a conductor can carry continuously without overheating is the _________________.
7. An electrical fuse which uses a threaded adapter to accept only a fuse of a specific current rating is a ____________fuse.
8. Picture molds, chair rails, baseboards, handrails, door and window frames and similar decorative or protective materials are _______________.
9. The continuous pipes and/or passageways for the transmission of air, which in addition to ducts, includes duct fittings, dampers, plenums, fans, accessory air handling equipment and appliances is the ______ _______.
10. In roofing, one to four plies of felt, bonded and top coated with granules designed for exposure to the elements, is a ______________________.

Test your knowledge #2

1. The distance from the finish floor to the top of the window sill is the _______________ ________________.
2. A degree of examination beyond that of a typical and customary non-invasive physical examination is _______________ _____________.
3. A fuseholder having a threaded internal shell which accepts fuses to 30 Amperes, once commonly used for residential branch circuits will only accept an ___________ ______________ ______________.
4. A wall which is designed and constructed to resist lateral seismic and wind loads, commonly made of masonry, concrete, cold formed steel or wood framing is called a _____________ _______________.
5. A condition other than style or aesthetics that significantly affects the value, desirability, habitability or safety of the building is a _____________ _______________.
6. A space such as that between roof insulation and roof sheathing for movement of air is an ________________.
7. Failure of a system or component to perform its normal, proper and characteristic action is a _________________.
8. All piping, tubing, valves and fittings used to connect fuel utilization equipment to the point of fuel delivery is the ___________ __________.
9. A reasonable flow of water supply at the highest and farthest fixture from the building main when another fixture is operated simultaneously is ___________________ _____________________.
10. A small room or chamber used for storage is a ___________________.

Test your Knowledge #3

1. The distance from the finish floor to the top of the window sill is the _______________ ________________.
2. A degree of examination beyond that of a typical and customary non-invasive physical examination is _______________ _____________.
3. A fuseholder having a threaded internal shell which accepts fuses to 30 Amperes, once commonly used for residential branch circuits will only accept an ___________ ______________ ______________.
4. A wall which is designed and constructed to resist lateral seismic and wind loads, commonly made of masonry, concrete, cold formed steel or wood framing is called a _____________ _______________.
5. A condition other than style or aesthetics that significantly affects the value, desirability, habitability or safety of the building is a _____________ _______________.
6. A space such as that between roof insulation and roof sheathing for movement of air is an ________________.
7. Failure of a system or component to perform its normal, proper and characteristic action is a _________________.
8. All piping, tubing, valves and fittings used to connect fuel utilization equipment to the point of fuel delivery is the ___________ __________.
9. A reasonable flow of water supply at the highest and farthest fixture from the building main when another fixture is operated simultaneously is ___________________ _____________________.
10. A small room or chamber used for storage is a ___________________.

Test your Knowledge #4

1. A depression between slopes that provides for drainage is called a _______________.
2. A steel joist or girder with short flanges and a cross section formed like the letter I is an ________________.
3. An opening in a building such as skylights, vertical windows, doors, glass block etc. is a ______________________.
4. A counterweight, cord and pulley or spring-loaded device to counterbalance the weight of a vertically opening window is a ______________ _____________.
5. A bare or insulated conductor made up of three or more strands of wire interwoven for flexibility is a _________________ _________________.
6. The measurement of electrical current is an _________________.
7. A narrow strip of non-corrodible metal used at the rake and eave to facilitate water runoff is the _______________ ____________ ________.
8. A material or device installed to restrict the movement of air within open spaces of concealed areas of building components is the __________ ___________.
9. A city, town, or other region that has its own local government is called a __________________________.
10. The most commonly shaped rain gutters; similar to crown molding is an ______________ _____________.

Test your Knowledge #5

1. A flashing designed to divert water from behind a chimney, skylight or other wide projection through the roof is a ________________.
2. A ________________ is an inclined structural member which supports the roof, running from the exterior wall to the ridge board.
3. A ________________ ______________ is an electrically insulated coupling designed to interrupt the conductivity of electrical current between two dissimilar metals to prevent electrolysis.
4. A flexible insulated electric cable or the top and bottom members of a truss are called a ________.
5. The _______________ ______________is the water supply and distribution pipes, plumbing fixtures, supports and appurtenances; soil, waste and vent pipes; sanitary drains and building sewers to a point of private or public disposal.
6. A device which prevents back-siphonage of water by admitting atmospheric pressure is a _______________ ______________.
7. Materials that are rated as fire resistant are considered ______________.
8. A ______________ _________________ pipe connects a fuel burning appliance to a chimney.
9. The section of pipe that runs between a fixture outlet and the trap is the __________________ ____________.
10. A comprehensive and detailed examination beyond that of a generalist which would include, but would not be limited to specialized knowledge or training, use of special equipment, measurements, calculations, testing, research or analysis is __________________ ________________

Test your Knowledge #6

1. A flat or low-sloped roof consisting of multiple layers of asphalt and ply sheets is a ___________ ________.
2. The officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of the building codes is the _________ _________.
3. A ________-______ is a connection between two otherwise separate systems, one of which is potable water and the other waste, sewage or other source of contamination.
4. A _________ __________ is room or space with one or more fuel burning appliances that lacks sufficient volume to provide adequate combustion air.
5. A permanently installed appliance, fixture, element, or part of a system is a ___________.
6. A horizontal member which ties opposing roof rafters together at the plate line is a ___________ ___________.
7. _____________ __________ is when an electrical receptacle or device which has been wired with the hot and neutral wires reversed.
8. The lowest plate of a wood framed wall which rests on top of the concrete foundation or slab floor is the __________.
9. A ______ ________ is a plastic or plastic and metal connector used to splice wires.
10. An ____________ __________ is the passages within an appliance through which combustion products pass from the combustion chamber to the flue