Preview Questions Building Inspector | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the minimum required height for guardrails on scaffolding according to OSHA standards?

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48 inches

42 inches

54 inches

36 inches

Question 2: How does site grading affect building compliance during a site inspection?

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Checking that grading meets construction preferences, disregarding water flow

Ensuring that grading directs water away from the foundation and meets drainage and flood prevention standards

Ensuring that grading is performed only around the building perimeter

Verifying only the aesthetic alignment of grading without considering water flow

Question 3: What does the Energy Star program mandate in terms of code compliance for residential buildings?

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It applies only to commercial buildings and not to residential units

It mandates only decorative features without focusing on energy savings

It requires the use of premium materials but ignores energy use

It requires specific energy-saving measures, including efficient HVAC systems, insulation, and windows to reduce energy consumption

Question 4: During a site inspection of plumbing systems, what is the most important factor to ensure before the installation of pipes?

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The number of fixtures installed

The aesthetic installation of fixtures

Proper pipe slope and alignment for drainage

The type of pipe material used

Question 5: What type of brick is most suitable for use in areas subjected to freezing and thawing cycles?

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Fire brick

Facing brick

Common brick

Grade SW (Severe Weathering) brick

Question 6: What is the primary purpose of conducting a soil test on a construction site?

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To analyze the water retention capacity of the soil

To determine the soil's ability to support foundation loads

To test the soil's aesthetic quality

To check for possible contamination