HOWDY & Welcome to another round of Questions of The Week!
A member of the Awards Committee will post questions, at a random day/time. Eligible members may make one post per question thread to answer the questions. Correct answers (as judged by the Awards Committee or Poster of the Questions) wins. Request your choice by emailing [email protected] and submit your Mailing address for shipping GOOD LUCK!
**Choose your prize from the following list:
$50.00 gift certificate from Inspector Outlet
Case of books “Now That You’ve had A Home Inspection”
A one pound bag of the famous Goldenberg Peanut Chews!
They’ve been around since 1917, acquired by “Just Born” candy company who still makes Marshmallow Peeps.
First created for soldier’s rations in WWI, the government renewed the contract for WWII.
Martin Willes wants to know:
Can a AAV (Air Admittance Valve) be located in a wall?
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What is Electromotive force?
a) Current
b) Power
c) Force
d) Voltage
e) Don’t tase me bro!
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3) What determines where a lightning strike will hit the ground?
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4) What is the primary food source for termites? (choose one or more)
A. Plastic
B. Cellulose (found in wood and plants)
C. Other insects
D. Fungi
E. OJ Simpson
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5) Marcel Cyr wants to know:
Control joints are considered joints that will ___ shortening, shrinkage and/or reduction in the length of the wall.
a) coordinate
b) accommodate
c) reduce
d) control
e) alleviate
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WHO sang this on WHAT song? when you are by my side
This week’s winner is Neil DeGaris.
THANK YOU for being here (and Dave Fetty also)!
Martin Willes wants to know:
Can a AAV (Air Admittance Valve) be located in a wall? Yes, so long as it is located in a recessed box or has an access grill. This requirement is for access to air and serviceability
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What is Electromotive force?
a) Current
b) Power
c) Force
d) Voltage
e) Don’t tase me bro! Electromotive force is not actually a force. It is basically a voltage. It is the voltage developed by any source of electrical energy
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3) What determines where a lightning strike will hit the ground? The location of a thunderstorm overhead does not solely dictate where lightning hits. While small items like jewelry or umbrellas don’t attract strikes, descending stepped leaders from clouds interact with upward streamers from the ground, and lightning frequently strikes tall, conductive objects like trees, towers, or open ground miles away from the main storm core
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4) What is the primary food source for termites? (choose one or more)
A. Plastic
B. Cellulose (found in wood and plants)
C. Other insects
D. Fungi
E. OJ Simpson
B. Cellulose (found in wood and plants)
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5) Marcel Cyr wants to know:
Control joints are considered joints that will ___ shortening, shrinkage and/or reduction in the length of the wall.
a) coordinate
b) accommodate
c) reduce
d) control
e) alleviate d) control
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WHO sang this on WHAT song? when you are by my side
Dolly Parton - Love Is Like A Butterfly
The song was also the theme song for her 1976 TV series like here:
