Prac Exam 5
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| Soil surface adjacent to the foundation should be | show 🗑
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| During an inspection of a gas dryer, you observe no exhaust vent. Your report should | show 🗑
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| Looking into an open electric service panel you see a wire with evidence of burning. What should you do? | show 🗑
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| The following plumbing fixture valves should all be operated EXCEPT: | show 🗑
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| The joints on the exterior of the brick chimney should be | show 🗑
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| An electrical wire that is hanging loose with a bare end is seen in the attic of a home. The homeowner says it is an abandoned circuit and is not being used. The quickest way to check the wire is to | show 🗑
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| show | Determine the degree of immediacy, and report to the appropriate parties.
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| Generally, which type of item is NOT included in a home inspection? | show 🗑
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| You are approached by a real estate agent/broker to advertise in their office brochure for a fee. In turn, they will promote your firm as a preferred vendor and recommend you. You should | show 🗑
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| You complete your inspection and deliver the report to the client. The seller calls and asks what you found on the inspection. What is your response? | show 🗑
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| While inspecting the furnace you detect very high levels of carbon monoxide at the supply air registers. You should | show 🗑
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| show | General liability and homeowners' coverage
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| show | Vacate the property
Note the problem on the inspection report
Notify all those involved and the authorities
All of the above
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| show | Analyze geological hazards
Comment on cosmetic features
Give an opinion of the property location
None of the above
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| While inspecting the air conditioning system, you notice the return air ducts are inadequate. How do you document this on the home inspection report? | show 🗑
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| Home inspectors are required to describe temperature when inspecting unfinished spaces. | show 🗑
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| You are required to comment on which aspects regarding windows? | show 🗑
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| show | There are no rain gutters.
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| show | Pre-closing inspection recommended.
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| show | In a written report
In a digital report
Verbally and in a written report
Any of the above
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| show | No
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| show | Use your report to describe what you saw and recommend an electrician to look at the panel.
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| show | TRUE
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| show | Exterior insulation and finish system
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| During your inspection of the electrical system, you realize there is an electrical problem. What should you do? | show 🗑
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| show | TRUE
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| If your client requests a “technically exhaustive” inspection, you should | show 🗑
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| All deficiencies found during a home inspection should be summarized in your home inspection report and should include repair recommendations. | show 🗑
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| Are any of the following comments acceptable to include in a home inspection report? | show 🗑
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| show | Snow and/or ice could prevent proper inspection of the exterior of the home.
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| If you cannot inspect a particular component for some reason, what should you do? | show 🗑
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| show | Simply note it in the report.
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| Basement is dry and is in good condition is an example of what type of statement? | show 🗑
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| show | Note the observation and recommend the client hire a pest control expert.
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| Home inspection reports include which of the following? | show 🗑
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| show | Inform your client in advance that you do not inspect appliances.
Inform you client that you do inspect appliances and that you will include your findings in the report.
B or C are acceptable responses.
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| show | Conclude it may damage the wall of the home.
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| show | False
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| Which of the following is not a recreational facility? | show 🗑
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| show | Damage
Improper installation
Deterioration
All of the above
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| A standard home inspection includes the inspection of hidden components and systems. | show 🗑
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| show | TRUE
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| show | Cross-linked polyethylene
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| Inspection reports must contain details on which of the following? | show 🗑
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| show | No
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| show | "It is not appropriate for me to make a recommendation either way."
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| Can a home inspector make determinations regarding adequacy for any specific component or system? | show 🗑
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| show | False
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| show | False
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| Which devices are you required to include in your inspection report? | show 🗑
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| Home inspection reports are required to include the location of both the main water shut-off valve and the fuel shut-off valve. | show 🗑
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| You notice the foundation walls have major cracks during an inspection. How do you discuss this in your inspection report? | show 🗑
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| You see the heat exchanger is rusted. What do you state in your inspection report? | show 🗑
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| show | 25 years
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| show | TRUE
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| If you find that existing gutters are pitted you should always recommend the client replace them with copper gutters. | show 🗑
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| show | TRUE
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| show | Sheathing
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| Are you required to inspect patios, walkways and driveways? | show 🗑
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| Narrative reports and checklist reports are acceptable formats for a home inspection report. | show 🗑
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| show | Marble
Flashlight
Awl
All of the above
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| What can you use a magnet for during a home inspection? | show 🗑
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| show | TRUE
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| show | TRUE
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| If a flat roof shows evidence of ponding water, there is absolutely no problem with the roof. | show 🗑
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| show | Efflorescence
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| show | Stone
Concrete block
Brick
All of the above
Incorrect
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| HVAC stands for what in regards to home components? | show 🗑
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| show | False
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| show | Units do not involve ductwork or vents
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| As a home inspector you must inspect porches, steps with railings, balconies and steps without railings. | show 🗑
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| Do home inspectors test water supply quality? | show 🗑
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| show | No
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| show | False
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| show | recommend the relief valve be replaced.
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| Knob-and-tube wiring is considered obsolete. | show 🗑
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| show | TRUE
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| show | TRUE
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| You should put information about drainage tile in what section of the home inspection report? | show 🗑
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| Clients need to be told when there are receptacles that have reversed polarity because ______? | show 🗑
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| show | a voltage detector
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| show | One 2-prong outlet in every room in the home.
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| show | Not readily accessible
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| What does “significantly deficient” mean to a home inspector? | show 🗑
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| show | TRUE
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| show | Lead
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| show | False
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| Which safety hazard is considered the worst to a home inspector when it comes to safety? | show 🗑
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| An arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) cuts off power after identifying arcing in wiring. | show 🗑
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| show | This report is a professional opinion.
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| A proper disclaimer to include in your inspection report is “regardless of inspection findings, client should plan for unexpected repairs.” | show 🗑
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| show | TRUE
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| Inspection reports should include what two elements when discussing a basement? | show 🗑
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| show | Appears to be functional
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| Minor cracks in the foundation walls of a home are generally typical. How do you report these findings? | show 🗑
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| show | TRUE
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| Is it possible to inspect a heating system properly when the pilots aren’t lit? | show 🗑
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| show | TRUE
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| The main benefit of galvanized steel pipes is ______? | show 🗑
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| The most important information to include in your home inspection report about a thermostat is ______? | show 🗑
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