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State Prac Exam 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When inspecting duct systems, chases, and vents, an inspector is required to do which of the following? | Report as Deficient the absence of air flow at accessible supply registers |
| When inspecting the service entrance and panels, an inspector must report deficiencies in: | Bonding and grounding Electrical cabinets, gutters, cutout boxes, and panel boards The compatibility of overcurrent devices and conductors All of the above |
| For the purposes of the TREC SOPs, a real estate inspection: | Does not require the use of specialized equipment or specialized procedures |
| Which of the following is not one of the General Limitations in the TREC SOPs? | Roof or attic space |
| Per the ________, §535.227(f), if insp departs from insp of component req by sop, the insp notify the client earliest oppo that will not be insp, and make note report form, stating the reason the component or system was not inspected. | Departure Provision |
| While inspecting roof covering materials, an inspector must do which of the following? | Report on evidence of previous repairs to the roof covering material, flashing details, skylights and other roof penetrations |
| When inspecting interior walls, ceilings, floors, and doors, which of the following should be reported as Deficient? | Deficiencies in doors and hardware Deficiencies related to structural performance or water penetration The absence of or deficiencies in fire separation between the garage and the living space and between the garage and its attic All of the above |
| When inspecting fireplaces and chimneys, an inspector must: | Report built-up creosote in accessible areas of the firebox and flue as Deficient |
| When inspecting a service entrance and panels, an inspector must report as Deficient: | The absence of appropriate connections |
| An inspector must report as Deficient the absence of GFCI protection in all receptacles that are located within ________ of the outside edge of a sink. | 6 feet |
| When inspecting branch circuits, connected devices, and fixtures, an inspector is not required to: | Disassemble mechanical appliances |
| When inspecting plumbing systems, an inspector must report: | Location of home's main water supply shutoff valve |
| When inspecting water heaters, an inspector must: | Report the capacity of the units |
| When inspecting water heaters, an inspector is not required to: | Determine eff unit Oper temp & pressure relief valve if operation may cause damage to persons or property Verify the effectiveness of the temperature and pressure relief valve, discharge piping, or pan drain pipes All of the above |
| On the TREC Property Inspection Report Form, for each part of the electrical and plumbing system of the residence, you must select one of the following to describe your inspection: | I (Inspected), NI (Not Inspected), NP (Not Present), D (Deficient) |
| When inspecting heating equipment, which of the following is best described as “Requirements for electric units”? | The inspector must report deficiencies in performance of heating elements. |
| When inspecting cooling equipment, which of the following is among the “Requirements for cooling units other than evaporative coolers “? | The inspector must report as Deficient water in the auxiliary/secondary drain pan. |
| Regarding mechanical exhaust systems, each of the following would need to be reported as Deficient except: | A gas heater listed as an unvented type that is not vented to the exterior of the building |
| When inspecting food waste disposers, an inspector must report as Deficient: | Inoperative units Missing or damaged components The presence of active water leaks All of the above |
| When inspecting electric or gas ranges, cooktops, and ovens, an inspector must report as Deficient: | The absence of an anti-tip device, if applicable |
| When inspecting landscape irrigation (sprinkler) systems, an inspector must: | Manually operate all zones or stations on the system through the controller |
| When inspecting swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and equipment, the inspector is not required to inspect ancillary equipment, such as: | Computer controls, covers, chlorinators, or other chemical dispensers |
| When inspecting private water wells, an inspector is not required to: | Open, uncover, or remove the pump, heads, screens, lines, or other components of the system |
| Each of the following can be found on the first two pages of the TREC Property Inspection Report Form except: | Structural Systems |
| Which of the following statements is true regarding the four potential findings (I, NI, NP, or D) on the TREC Property Inspection Report Form? | More than one box for each item may be checked. |
| The job of the inspector is to: | Disclose the general condition of the property |
| Each of the following is a legitimate reason for not directly visualizing a crawl space except: | No lockable entry point |
| An inspector would not be required to inspect something if doing so involved using: | Thermal imaging equipment |
| If an inspector observes deficiencies in the performance of a foundation that require further evaluation by a specialist or engineer, the inspector: | Must list at least a few visible indicators |
| Regarding exterior and interior glazing, an inspector is required to do which of the following? | Report as Deficient insulated windows that are obviously fogged or display other evidence of broken seals |
| An inspector is not required to enter a crawl space or any area where headroom is less than 18 inches or the access opening is: | Less than 24 inches wide and 18 inches high |
| Regarding roof covering materials, an inspector is required to do each of the following except: | Determine the number of layers of roof covering material |
| Regarding exterior walls, doors, and windows, an inspector is required to do which of the following? | Report as Deficient missing or damaged screens |
| Regarding interior and exterior stairways, an inspector is required to do each of the following except: | Exhaustively measure every stairway component |
| Regarding porches, balconies, decks, and carports, an inspector is required to do each of the following except: | On decks 6 inches or higher above the adjacent grade, spacings between intermediate balusters, spindles, or rails that permit passage of an object greater than four inches in diameter |
| Regarding a service entrance and panels, an inspector is required to do each of the following except: | Report as Deficient the presence of a main disconnecting means |
| When inspecting branch circuits, connected devices, and fixtures, an inspector is required to do which of the following? | Manually test the installed and accessible smoke and carbon monoxide alarms |
| Under the TREC SOPs, when inspecting a service entrance and panels, an inspector is required to do each of the following except: | Report as Deficient the presence of trip ties on 250 volt overcurrent devices or multi-wire branch circuit |
| Which of the following connects equipment to the earth? | Only grounding |
| If three receptacles have been “daisy-chained” together and one is a GFCI receptacle, then: | Only the first receptacle in the chain will be a GFCI receptacle |
| Which of the following statements is true regarding AFCI devices? | Inspectors only need to test AFCI devices in unoccupied homes. |
| Regarding smoke alarms, an inspector must verify: | That each alarm is functional by pushing the built-in test button |
| Regarding dishwashers, an inspector is required to report each of the following as Deficient except: | The presence of dishwasher rinse aid |
| When inspecting microwave ovens, an inspector is required to report each of the following as Deficient except: | The presence of a food odor |
| Regarding appliances, an inspector is required to do which of the following? | Inspect built-in microwave oven units |
| When inspecting plumbing systems, an inspector must do which of the following? | Report the visible material used for water supply lines and drain lines |
| Which of the following occurs in a plumbing system when a surge of high water pressure forces the water to stop or change direction abruptly? | Water hammer |
| Which of the following statements is false regarding the inspection of hydro-massage therapy equipment? | An inspector must determine the adequacy of self-draining features of circulation systems. |
| Regarding the inspection of swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and equipment, which of the following statements is correct? | An inspector must report the type of construction. |
| If an inspector agrees to inspect a landscape irrigation (sprinkler) system, then the inspector must do which of the following? | Manually operate all zones or stations on the system through the controller |
| If an inspector agrees to inspect a private well, then the inspector must do each of the following except: | Determine the reliability of the water supply or source |
| Regarding dryer exhaust systems, an inspector is not required to report which of the following as Deficient? | Ducts that terminate to the outside of the building |
| Regarding air conditioning systems, what are the two main ways of distributing conditioned air? | Ducted and non-ducted |
| An inspector must do which of the following when inspecting heating equipment? | Report the energy sources |
| When inspecting an electric heating unit, an inspector must report deficiencies in: | The condition of conductors |
| An inspector is not required to do which of the following when inspecting heating equipment? | Verify the integrity of the heat exchanger |
| Regarding gas heating units, an inspector is required to report each of the following as Deficient except: | Deficiencies in the performance of heat pumps |
| As specified in the TREC SOPs, an inspector is not required to operate heat pumps, in the heat pump mode, if “the outdoor temperature is above ________ Fahrenheit.” | 70 degrees |
| An inspector is not required to do which of the following when inspecting cooling units other than evaporative coolers? | Determine sizing, efficiency, or adequacy of the system |
| Regarding cooling units other than evaporative coolers, an inspector is required to do which of the following? | Report the type of systems |
| Regarding evaporative coolers, an inspector is required to do each of the following except: | Operate setback features on thermostats or controls |
| When inspecting evaporative coolers, an inspector is required to: | Report as Deficient deficiencies in performance or mounting |
| On the TREC Property Inspection Report Form, each of the following is a category under Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems except: | Water Heating Equipment |
| Under Heating Equipment on the TREC Property Inspection Report Form, each of the following is specifically requested information except: | Type of Wiring |
| Which of the following statements is true regarding the inspection of evaporative coolers? | An inspector must report the type of water supply line. |
| The Property and Building Inspection Module I covers which of the following topics? | Roof components Exterior components Site conditions All of the above |
| The Commission considers which of the following an improvement to real property to any unit capable? | Leased |
| Inactive status can be achieved by the inspector doing what? | File a request |
| A renewal application must be filed by the license holder through an online process. This must occur ________ the expiration date for an unexpired license. | On or before |
| According to Chapter 1102, Occupations Code, a Commission issued license expires ________. | On the date shown on the face of the license |
| Sponsorship of an apprentice inspector of real estate inspector must be done by ________ in order to renew a license on an active status. | a licensed professional inspector |
| When requested by the Commission, a license holder must provide the information within _______ after the date of the Commission’s request. | 30 days |
| If a license has been expired for ________, a licensed holder may renew the license through qualifying for a late renewal. | Less than 6 months |
| The Commission requests a license holder to provide which of the following? | Phone number Email address Mailing address All of the above |
| Per the renewal of an inspector license, which of the following subjects must a license holder cover in their 24 hours of continuing education? | Roof systems, plumbing systems, and electrical systems |
| Ride-along inspection courses must consists of ________ full residential property inspection(s), at a minimum. | 1 |
| Suspension or revocation of a license may be authorized by _______ in addition to or instead of the Commission assessing administrative penalties. | Chapter 1102 |
| Systems that are covered in the Property and Building Inspection Module I course include, but are not limited to fireplaces, fuel-burning appliances, and their chimney and ________ systems. | Vent |
| Taking into consideration the interest of the client, as well as the inspector’s profession, the inspector should always endeavor to ________ the inspector’s level of knowledge regarding new developments in the field of inspection. | Maintain and increase |
| In the Professional Ethics and Conduct section, the term “settlement service provider” includes, but is not limited to: | Mortgage broker A title service provider An attorney All of the above |
| Which of the following must be contained in an advertisement for a real estate inspector or apprentice inspector? | A statement indicating that the person is sponsored by that professional inspector |
| If a licensed holder is found to have engaged in ________ advertising, the Commission may reprimand, suspend, or revoke the license. | False or misleading |
| Inspection reports must include which of the following? | The client's name |
| The ________ can provide the Standard Inspection Report Form by computer or a printed copy. | Commission |
| Which of the following areas may an inspector change on the Standard Inspection Report form? | Typeface |
| A Standard Inspection Report form ________ need to be completed for a reinspection of a property performed for the same client. | Does not |
| The stage of construction when a new building, addition, improvement, or alteration to an existing building when it can be occupied or used for its intended purposes is referred to as ________. | Substantially completed |
| A _______ refers to the part of a system when regarding the General Provisions section of the Standards of Practice. | Component |
| _______ refers to the appearance or aesthetics, and not to the performance, operability, or water penetration. | Cosmetic |
| Which of the following are being referred to when the term, deficiency, is used in the report? | Materially affects the performance of a system or component Constitutes a hazard to life, limb, or property Adversely affects the performance of a system or component All of the above |
| The term(s) ________ refers to operating in normal ranges using ordinary controls at typical settings, looking at and examining accessible systems or components, and reporting observed deficiencies. | Inspect |
| The inspector shall operate fixed or installed equipment and appliances listed herein in at least ________ with ordinary controls and typical settings. | 1 mode |
| The inspector shall ________ inspect accessible systems or components from near proximity to the systems and components, and from the interior of the attic and crawl spaces. | Never |
| The expectation is that an inspector inspects which of the following? | Accessible systems or components |
| The _______ of asbestos, mold, mildew, and lead-based paint must be determined by the inspector. | Risk Presence Absence All of the above |
| When an inspector departs from the inspection of a component or system, required by the standards of practice, which of the following is untrue? | The inspector doesn't enjoy inspecting that particular aspect of the property |
| The inspector shall generally report present and visible indications used to render the opinion of adverse performance, such as: | Ceiling cracks or separations |
| When inspecting a property, the inspector is not required to do which of the following? | Enter any area where the access opening is less than 24 inches wide and 18 inches high |
| When there is drainage around the foundation that is not performing the inspector shall report it as ________. | Deficient |
| An inspector is required to report which of the following deficiencies? | Downspout systems |
| The inspector shall inspect the roof covering materials from ________. | The surface of the roof |
| Evidence of previous repairs to roof coverings shall be reported by the inspector on which of the following? | Flashing details |
| Which of the following shall be reported when the inspector is inspecting the roof structures and attics? | Antennae and satellite dishes |
| Which of the following shall be done when the inspector is inspecting interior walls, ceilings, floors, and doors? | Report deficiencies in the condition and performance of doors and hardware |
| Which of the following shall be done when the inspector is inspecting exterior walls, doors, and windows? | Report the condition of awnings, blinds, shutters, security devices, or other non-structural systems |
| Which of the following shall be reported as deficient when inspecting exterior and interior glazing? | Insulated windows that are obviously fogged or display other evidence of broken seals |
| Which of the following shall be reported as deficient when inspecting fireplaces and chimneys? | Chimney structure, termination, coping, crown, caps, and spark arrestor |
| The inspector shall report as ________ missing or damaged dead fronts or cover plates, in regard to service entrances and panels. | Deficient |
| The inspector is not required to determine ________ sufficiency of service capacity amperage, voltage, or the capacity of the electrical system. | Past or Previous |
| Where there isn’t ground-fault circuit interrupter protection in bathroom receptacles or garage receptacles, the inspector ________ report as deficient. | Shall |
| A deficiency shall be reported by the inspector when there is an absence of appropriate connections, such as ________ approved devices. | Copper/aluminum |
| ________ must be reported when an inspector is noting deficiencies of electric units. | Performance of heat pumps Condition of conductors Performance of heating elements None of the above |
| ________ must be reported when an inspector is noting deficiencies of gas units. | Flame impingement |
| ________ must be reported when an inspector is noting deficiencies. | Thermostat calibration |
| ________ must be reported when an inspector is noting deficiencies of plumbing systems. | Presence |
| ________ must be reported when an inspector is noting deficiencies of water heaters. | Leaking or corroded fittings |
| Deficiencies of hydro-massage therapy equipment, such as ________, must be reported by the inspector. | Missing and damaged components |
| Which of the following are required by the inspector? | Inspect built-in units and report deficiencies |
| Which of the following must be included when reporting on deficiencies in swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs? | The presence of a single blockable main drain A pump motor, blower, or other electrical equipment that lacks bonding The absence of safety barriers All of the above |
| Inspector shall report (c) Duct systems, chases, and vents. | (D) the presence of gas piping and sewer vents concealed in ducts, plenums and chases; (E) ducts or plenums in contact with earth; and |
| not required test cooling equipment when the outdoor temperature is less than | 60 degrees Fahrenheit; and |
| not required test heat pumps, in the heat pump mode, when the outdoor temperature is | above 70 degrees Fahrenheit; |
| For heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems inspected under this section, the inspector is not required to perform the following actions: | tonnage and manufacturer match of indoor coils and outside coils or condensing units; |
| (Heating) report as deficient burners, burner ignition devices or heating elements, switches, and thermostats that are not a minimum of | 18 inches above the lowest garage floor elevation, unless the unit is listed for garage floor installation; |
| A license holder, while acting as an agent for another, is a _____ | fiduciary |
| APA | --The Administrative Procedure Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001). |
| SOAH | --State Office of Administrative Hearings. |
| TAC | --Texas Administrative Code. |
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