Question 1

When inspecting walls, which of the following is the preferred finding to include in your report?

Accepted Answer

A) Walls are made with engineered lumber. 
B) Walls are made out of concrete blocks. 
C) Walls have high R-value insulation. 
D) Walls have low R-value insulation. 
A) Walls are made with engineered lumber. 
B) Walls are made out of concrete blocks. 
C) Walls have high R-value insulation. 
D) Walls have low R-value insulation.

Question 2

What is the expected service life of vinyl siding?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 years in humid climates 
B) 15 years in cool climates 
C) 20 years in dry climates 
D) 25 years in all climates 
A) 10 years in humid climates 
B) 15 years in cool climates 
C) 20 years in dry climates 
D) 25 years in all climates

Question 3

Which of the following factors can influence service life expectancy of components and systems?

Accepted Answer

A) Installation 
B) Maintenance 
C) Materials 
D) All of the above 
A) Installation 
B) Maintenance 
C) Materials 
D) All of the above

Question 4

Ivy is taking over part of an exterior wall of the home. How do you BEST address this in your report?

Accepted Answer

A) Conclude it may damage the exterior wall. 
B) Conclude it may eventually decrease the home's value. 
C) Conclude it may affect the home's interior temperature. 
D) Conclude it may discolor the exterior wall. 
A) Conclude it may damage the exterior wall. 
B) Conclude it may eventually decrease the home's value. 
C) Conclude it may affect the home's interior temperature. 
D) Conclude it may discolor the exterior wall.

Question 5

You are inspecting a home in a community with recently implemented ordinances pertaining to noise control. Your client wants to know if the walls are soundproof enough to allow for social gatherings while still meeting ordinance requirements. How should you respond?

Accepted Answer

A) Remind your client the inspection does not include determining compliance with ordinances. 
B) Recommend your client hire a structural engineer to test the walls' soundproofing. 
C) Suggest your client hire a soundproofing expert to renovate the walls in order to be compliant. 
D) Tell your client about a friend of yours who specializes in soundproofing homes. 
A) Remind your client the inspection does not include determining compliance with ordinances. 
B) Recommend your client hire a structural engineer to test the walls' soundproofing. 
C) Suggest your client hire a soundproofing expert to renovate the walls in order to be compliant. 
D) Tell your client about a friend of yours who specializes in soundproofing homes.

Question 6

Home inspectors are not required to inspect recreational facilities. Which of the following is NOT considered a recreational facility?

Accepted Answer

A) Swimming pool 
B) Sauna 
C) Steam bath 
D) Walk-in shower 
A) Swimming pool 
B) Sauna 
C) Steam bath 
D) Walk-in shower

Question 7

When completing the home inspection report, which of the following elements is NOT required?

Accepted Answer

A) Analysis of geological hazards 
B) Comments on cosmetic features 
C) Opinion of property location 
D) All of the above 
A) Analysis of geological hazards 
B) Comments on cosmetic features 
C) Opinion of property location 
D) All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following is an advantage of engineered lumber?

Accepted Answer

A) It is stronger. 
B) It does not squeak. 
C) It smells better. 
D) All of the above 
A) It is stronger. 
B) It does not squeak. 
C) It smells better. 
D) All of the above

Question 9

What type of opinion should a home inspector provide in the inspection report as it relates to observations and recommendations?

Accepted Answer

A) Biased and objective 
B) Biased and subjective 
C) Unbiased and objective 
D) Unbiased and subjective 
A) Biased and objective 
B) Biased and subjective 
C) Unbiased and objective 
D) Unbiased and subjective

Question 10

If you include photographs with your inspection report, do you need to provide a disclaimer?

Accepted Answer

A) No, the photographs speak for themselves so a disclaimer is redundant. 
B) No, the photographs are not required so any type of disclaimer is not needed. 
C) Yes, the photographs should not be viewed critically since you are an amateur. 
D) Yes, the photographs may not reflect all deficiencies found during the inspection. 
A) No, the photographs speak for themselves so a disclaimer is redundant. 
B) No, the photographs are not required so any type of disclaimer is not needed. 
C) Yes, the photographs should not be viewed critically since you are an amateur. 
D) Yes, the photographs may not reflect all deficiencies found during the inspection.

Question 11

Which of the following observations is an appropriate way to describe the condition of a waste pipe?

Accepted Answer

A) Appears functional 
B) Should be copper 
C) Suggest replacing with brass pipes 
D) Recommend new owners replace waste pipe 
A) Appears functional 
B) Should be copper 
C) Suggest replacing with brass pipes 
D) Recommend new owners replace waste pipe

Question 12

Which of the following descriptions may NOT be an example of a visual observation?

Accepted Answer

A) Swelling siding 
B) Shift in foundation 
C) Water stain 
D) Stucco deterioration 
A) Swelling siding 
B) Shift in foundation 
C) Water stain 
D) Stucco deterioration

Question 13

Which of the following is the correct meaning of HVAC?

Accepted Answer

A) Heat vacuum exchange 
B) Heat, vent, and air condition 
C) Heaters, ventilation, and air conditioners 
D) Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning 
A) Heat vacuum exchange 
B) Heat, vent, and air condition 
C) Heaters, ventilation, and air conditioners 
D) Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning

Question 14

Which of the following terms is NOT associated with masonry?

Accepted Answer

A) Apron 
B) Travertine 
C) Anthropic 
D) Swale 
A) Apron 
B) Travertine 
C) Anthropic 
D) Swale

Question 15

Home inspection reports must contain all but which one of the following elements?

Accepted Answer

A) Remaining life expectancy of appliances 
B) Status of the home as occupied or vacant 
C) Address of the property inspected 
D) Weather conditions at time of inspection 
A) Remaining life expectancy of appliances 
B) Status of the home as occupied or vacant 
C) Address of the property inspected 
D) Weather conditions at time of inspection

Question 16

What should you write in your report if you believe your standard inspection is insufficient for identifying potential defects in components or systems?

Accepted Answer

A) "Unable to provide analysis" 
B) "Condition of home is unclear" 
C) "Unable to complete inspection" 
D) "Further inspection is needed" 
A) "Unable to provide analysis" 
B) "Condition of home is unclear" 
C) "Unable to complete inspection" 
D) "Further inspection is needed"

Question 17

What type of information should you include in your inspection report concerning pitched roofs?

Accepted Answer

A) The roof needs to be cleaned. 
B) There are sections that have been patched. 
C) Certain areas appear to be sagging. 
D) All of the above 
A) The roof needs to be cleaned. 
B) There are sections that have been patched. 
C) Certain areas appear to be sagging. 
D) All of the above

Question 18

What is another name for tiebacks that anchor retaining walls?

Accepted Answer

A) Anchor bolts 
B) Dead men 
C) Barge board 
D) Butt hinge 
A) Anchor bolts 
B) Dead men 
C) Barge board 
D) Butt hinge

Question 19

What is the chemical makeup of ABS plastic?

Accepted Answer

A) Alumel, butane, and scandium 
B) Acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene 
C) Alnico, beryllium, and samarium 
D) None of the above 
A) Alumel, butane, and scandium 
B) Acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene 
C) Alnico, beryllium, and samarium 
D) None of the above

Question 20

The client wants to know if the appliances are working properly. How do you respond?

Accepted Answer

A) If you do not inspect appliances, inform your client in advance. 
B) If you do not inspect appliances, suggest the client get another inspector. 
C) If you do inspect appliances, include your findings in the report. 
D) Any of the above is an acceptable response. 
A) If you do not inspect appliances, inform your client in advance. 
B) If you do not inspect appliances, suggest the client get another inspector. 
C) If you do inspect appliances, include your findings in the report. 
D) Any of the above is an acceptable response.

When inspecting walls, which of the following is the preferred finding to include in your report?

What is the expected service life of vinyl siding?

Which of the following factors can influence service life expectancy of components and systems?

Ivy is taking over part of an exterior wall of the home. How do you BEST address this in your report?

You are inspecting a home in a community with recently implemented ordinances pertaining to noise control. Your client wants to know if the walls are soundproof enough to allow for social gatherings while still meeting ordinance requirements. How should you respond?

Home inspectors are not required to inspect recreational facilities. Which of the following is NOT considered a recreational facility?

When completing the home inspection report, which of the following elements is NOT required?

Which of the following is an advantage of engineered lumber?

What type of opinion should a home inspector provide in the inspection report as it relates to observations and recommendations?

If you include photographs with your inspection report, do you need to provide a disclaimer?

Which of the following observations is an appropriate way to describe the condition of a waste pipe?

Which of the following descriptions may NOT be an example of a visual observation?

Which of the following is the correct meaning of HVAC?

Which of the following terms is NOT associated with masonry?

Home inspection reports must contain all but which one of the following elements?

What should you write in your report if you believe your standard inspection is insufficient for identifying potential defects in components or systems?

What type of information should you include in your inspection report concerning pitched roofs?

What is another name for tiebacks that anchor retaining walls?

What is the chemical makeup of ABS plastic?

The client wants to know if the appliances are working properly. How do you respond?

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When inspecting walls, which of the following is the preferred finding to include in your report?

What is the expected service life of vinyl siding?

Which of the following factors can influence service life expectancy of components and systems?

Ivy is taking over part of an exterior wall of the home. How do you BEST address this in your report?

You are inspecting a home in a community with recently implemented ordinances pertaining to noise control. Your client wants to know if the walls are soundproof enough to allow for social gatherings while still meeting ordinance requirements. How should you respond?

Home inspectors are not required to inspect recreational facilities. Which of the following is NOT considered a recreational facility?

When completing the home inspection report, which of the following elements is NOT required?

Which of the following is an advantage of engineered lumber?

What type of opinion should a home inspector provide in the inspection report as it relates to observations and recommendations?

If you include photographs with your inspection report, do you need to provide a disclaimer?

Which of the following observations is an appropriate way to describe the condition of a waste pipe?

Which of the following descriptions may NOT be an example of a visual observation?

Which of the following is the correct meaning of HVAC?

Which of the following terms is NOT associated with masonry?

Home inspection reports must contain all but which one of the following elements?

What should you write in your report if you believe your standard inspection is insufficient for identifying potential defects in components or systems?

What type of information should you include in your inspection report concerning pitched roofs?

What is another name for tiebacks that anchor retaining walls?

What is the chemical makeup of ABS plastic?

The client wants to know if the appliances are working properly. How do you respond?

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