Question 1

What does it mean when a home inspector determines a component is "significantly deficient?"

Accepted Answer

A) It is unsafe. 
B) It is too short. 
C) It is low quality. 
D) It is not attractive. 
A) It is unsafe. 
B) It is too short. 
C) It is low quality. 
D) It is not attractive.

Question 2

What should you recommend when you notice the temperature and pressure relief valve on the water heater is leaking?

Accepted Answer

A) Recommend the water heater be replaced. 
B) Recommend the relief valve be replaced. 
C) Recommend the client find another property. 
D) Recommend nothing since there is no safety hazard. 
A) Recommend the water heater be replaced. 
B) Recommend the relief valve be replaced. 
C) Recommend the client find another property. 
D) Recommend nothing since there is no safety hazard.

Question 3

When inspecting components and systems, safety is a primary concern. Which of the following conditions is considered the WORST safety hazard?

Accepted Answer

A) Stairways with no handrails 
B) Deck that is leaning 
C) Attic that is not ventilated 
D) Heat exchanger with a pinhole 
A) Stairways with no handrails 
B) Deck that is leaning 
C) Attic that is not ventilated 
D) Heat exchanger with a pinhole

Question 4

You open the electrical service panel and see rust inside the panel near the wires. Which of the following actions should you take?

Accepted Answer

A) Do nothing as long as the rust is not on the grounding bar. 
B) Remove as much of the rust as possible regardless of its location. 
C) Describe the findings in your report and recommend an electrician examine the panel. 
D) Touch the wires to make sure they are safe to use. 
A) Do nothing as long as the rust is not on the grounding bar. 
B) Remove as much of the rust as possible regardless of its location. 
C) Describe the findings in your report and recommend an electrician examine the panel. 
D) Touch the wires to make sure they are safe to use.

Question 5

What are the white mineral deposits that often coat brick chimneys on some homes called?

Accepted Answer

A) Evanescence 
B) Efflorescence 
C) Effervescence 
D) Fluorescence 
A) Evanescence 
B) Efflorescence 
C) Effervescence 
D) Fluorescence

Question 6

Which is a frequently overlooked reason not to walk on the roof during a home inspection?

Accepted Answer

A) It could be dangerous for the inspector. 
B) It could void roofing warranties. 
C) It is not necessary since you can do a visual review. 
D) It is not required if the owner has disclosed defects. 
A) It could be dangerous for the inspector. 
B) It could void roofing warranties. 
C) It is not necessary since you can do a visual review. 
D) It is not required if the owner has disclosed defects.

Question 7

While conducting an inspection, you notice the foundation walls have major cracks. What do you say about your findings in the inspection report?

Accepted Answer

A) Describe the cracks and indicate they can be repaired at minimal cost. 
B) Describe the cracks and suggest the client stay out of the basement. 
C) Describe the cracks and recommend the client hire a structural engineer. 
D) Describe the cracks and inform the client of the decrease in property value. 
A) Describe the cracks and indicate they can be repaired at minimal cost. 
B) Describe the cracks and suggest the client stay out of the basement. 
C) Describe the cracks and recommend the client hire a structural engineer. 
D) Describe the cracks and inform the client of the decrease in property value.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true about expected service life and remaining service life?

Accepted Answer

A) It is possible to calculate remaining service life of a component or system. 
B) It is safe to manipulate the remaining service life of a component or system. 
C) The expected service life of a component or system is an average. 
D) The expected service life of a component or system is a guarantee. 
A) It is possible to calculate remaining service life of a component or system. 
B) It is safe to manipulate the remaining service life of a component or system. 
C) The expected service life of a component or system is an average. 
D) The expected service life of a component or system is a guarantee.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is an appropriate description to include in your report after inspecting the garage?

Accepted Answer

A) The wall between the home and garage is not a fire hazard. 
B) The wall between the home and garage does not have electrical outlets. 
C) The wall between the home and garage is not needed. 
D) The wall between the home and garage includes an attractive door. 
A) The wall between the home and garage is not a fire hazard. 
B) The wall between the home and garage does not have electrical outlets. 
C) The wall between the home and garage is not needed. 
D) The wall between the home and garage includes an attractive door.

Question 10

The reason weather conditions need to be noted on the inspection report is because

Accepted Answer

A) Inspections in cold weather do not last as long so they cost less. 
B) Accumulated snow or ice can prevent proper inspection of exterior components. 
C) Inspections in hot weather take longer and cost more. 
D) Accumulated rain water can affect the soil around the foundation of a home. 
A) Inspections in cold weather do not last as long so they cost less. 
B) Accumulated snow or ice can prevent proper inspection of exterior components. 
C) Inspections in hot weather take longer and cost more. 
D) Accumulated rain water can affect the soil around the foundation of a home.

Question 11

Which types of warning devices are you required to discuss in your inspection report?

Accepted Answer

A) Carbon monoxide detectors 
B) Smoke detectors 
C) Security alarms 
D) Only A and B 
E) Only B and C 
A) Carbon monoxide detectors 
B) Smoke detectors 
C) Security alarms 
D) Only A and B 
E) Only B and C

Question 12

What is a PRIMARY benefit of galvanized steel pipes?

Accepted Answer

A) Resistant to corrosion 
B) Easily placed in the ground 
C) Made to withstand earthquakes 
D) Long service life expectancy 
A) Resistant to corrosion 
B) Easily placed in the ground 
C) Made to withstand earthquakes 
D) Long service life expectancy

Question 13

Why do home inspectors keep magnets on hand during inspections?

Accepted Answer

A) To make sure the surface of refrigerator doors work properly 
B) To verify mirrors in the home are authentic 
C) To test plumbing pipes for iron material 
D) To post notes for the owner 
A) To make sure the surface of refrigerator doors work properly 
B) To verify mirrors in the home are authentic 
C) To test plumbing pipes for iron material 
D) To post notes for the owner

Question 14

Which of the following are common tools used by home inspectors?

Accepted Answer

A) Marble 
B) Flashlight 
C) Awl 
D) Only A and B 
E) All of the above 
A) Marble 
B) Flashlight 
C) Awl 
D) Only A and B 
E) All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following types of ceilings require special installation techniques?

Accepted Answer

A) Dropped 
B) Tray 
C) Cove 
D) All of the above 
A) Dropped 
B) Tray 
C) Cove 
D) All of the above

Question 16

You include the following statement in your report: "The basement is dry and is in good condition." How would you label this statement?

Accepted Answer

A) Recommendation 
B) Disclaimer 
C) Description 
D) Conclusion 
A) Recommendation 
B) Disclaimer 
C) Description 
D) Conclusion

Question 17

While inspecting a home, you come across knob-and-tube wiring. What do you say in your report?

Accepted Answer

A) There is nothing to say because this type of wiring does not exist. 
B) There is nothing special to note about this type of wiring. 
C) Describe its presence but make no other comments. 
D) Describe its presence and indicate it is an obsolete type of wiring. 
A) There is nothing to say because this type of wiring does not exist. 
B) There is nothing special to note about this type of wiring. 
C) Describe its presence but make no other comments. 
D) Describe its presence and indicate it is an obsolete type of wiring.

Question 18

Flue liners are safety structures in chimney. Which of the following are reasons to use a liner to protect the chimney?

Accepted Answer

A) Rain 
B) Condensation 
C) Excess fuel 
D) All of the above 
A) Rain 
B) Condensation 
C) Excess fuel 
D) All of the above

Question 19

When you turn on the faucets, you notice the water pressure is typical. You indicate this in your report, but your client wants to specifically know if it is sufficient for a family of four. How do you respond?

Accepted Answer

A) Indicate that as long as they conserve water, it should be fine. 
B) Indicate you do not make determinations of adequacy for any component or system. 
C) Indicate you are happy to make repairs to improve water pressure. 
D) Indicate the water pressure will only get worse over time. 
A) Indicate that as long as they conserve water, it should be fine. 
B) Indicate you do not make determinations of adequacy for any component or system. 
C) Indicate you are happy to make repairs to improve water pressure. 
D) Indicate the water pressure will only get worse over time.

Question 20

Under what circumstances should you recommend a thermal pane window be replaced?

Accepted Answer

A) When the window is dark 
B) When the window is wet 
C) When the window is dirty 
D) When the window is cloudy 
A) When the window is dark 
B) When the window is wet 
C) When the window is dirty 
D) When the window is cloudy

What does it mean when a home inspector determines a component is "significantly deficient?"

What should you recommend when you notice the temperature and pressure relief valve on the water heater is leaking?

When inspecting components and systems, safety is a primary concern. Which of the following conditions is considered the WORST safety hazard?

You open the electrical service panel and see rust inside the panel near the wires. Which of the following actions should you take?

What are the white mineral deposits that often coat brick chimneys on some homes called?

Which is a frequently overlooked reason not to walk on the roof during a home inspection?

While conducting an inspection, you notice the foundation walls have major cracks. What do you say about your findings in the inspection report?

Which of the following statements is true about expected service life and remaining service life?

Which of the following statements is an appropriate description to include in your report after inspecting the garage?

The reason weather conditions need to be noted on the inspection report is because

Which types of warning devices are you required to discuss in your inspection report?

What is a PRIMARY benefit of galvanized steel pipes?

Why do home inspectors keep magnets on hand during inspections?

Which of the following are common tools used by home inspectors?

Which of the following types of ceilings require special installation techniques?

You include the following statement in your report: "The basement is dry and is in good condition." How would you label this statement?

While inspecting a home, you come across knob-and-tube wiring. What do you say in your report?

Flue liners are safety structures in chimney. Which of the following are reasons to use a liner to protect the chimney?

When you turn on the faucets, you notice the water pressure is typical. You indicate this in your report, but your client wants to specifically know if it is sufficient for a family of four. How do you respond?

Under what circumstances should you recommend a thermal pane window be replaced?

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What does it mean when a home inspector determines a component is "significantly deficient?"

What should you recommend when you notice the temperature and pressure relief valve on the water heater is leaking?

When inspecting components and systems, safety is a primary concern. Which of the following conditions is considered the WORST safety hazard?

You open the electrical service panel and see rust inside the panel near the wires. Which of the following actions should you take?

What are the white mineral deposits that often coat brick chimneys on some homes called?

Which is a frequently overlooked reason not to walk on the roof during a home inspection?

While conducting an inspection, you notice the foundation walls have major cracks. What do you say about your findings in the inspection report?

Which of the following statements is true about expected service life and remaining service life?

Which of the following statements is an appropriate description to include in your report after inspecting the garage?

The reason weather conditions need to be noted on the inspection report is because

Which types of warning devices are you required to discuss in your inspection report?

What is a PRIMARY benefit of galvanized steel pipes?

Why do home inspectors keep magnets on hand during inspections?

Which of the following are common tools used by home inspectors?

Which of the following types of ceilings require special installation techniques?

You include the following statement in your report: "The basement is dry and is in good condition." How would you label this statement?

While inspecting a home, you come across knob-and-tube wiring. What do you say in your report?

Flue liners are safety structures in chimney. Which of the following are reasons to use a liner to protect the chimney?

When you turn on the faucets, you notice the water pressure is typical. You indicate this in your report, but your client wants to specifically know if it is sufficient for a family of four. How do you respond?

Under what circumstances should you recommend a thermal pane window be replaced?

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