Home Inspection Test 1
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1. The home inspector's job does not include:: providing an opinion on value
2. A typical home inspection:: takes two to three hours
3. A home inspection usually includes:: electrical, plumbing and insulation
4. Which of these is not a real inspection association?: Professional Association
of Degreed Home Inspectors
5. Which statement is false?: home inspectors are building code inspectors
6. Which of these is included in a typical home inspection?: carport
7. The home inspector's job is finished:: after the report is delivered
8. Most inspectors provide a report:: within 24 to 48 hours
9. Inspection reports do not usually include:: a plat of survey
10. Standards of Practice: allow the client to know what to expect
11. Which of the following is a real company legal structure?: limited liability
company (LLC)
12. A sole proprietor:: has no separation of liability if a claim is filed against you
13. A typical general liability insurance policy provides:: $1 to 2 million in
coverage
14. Which of these additional services is licensed in most (or all) states?: ter-
mites
15. The pre-inspection agreement (inspection contract):: should be signed by
the client before the inspection begins
16. Things you need to market your business:: business cards, brochures, email
and a decent website
17. To promote your business, you should spend:: 3-7% of your gross fees
18. You should consider doing a mailing to all past clients:: a couple of times a
year
19. Which of these marketing methods is not effective for home inspectors?-
: yellow pages ads
20. Which of the following is not a common method of establishing an inspec-
tion fee?: overall condition of the house
21. Licensing curriculums teach:: technical competency
22. Home inspectors offer expert opinions that are:: not legally binding
23. The oldest and most recognized Standards of Practice are from:: ASHI
24. The ASHI definition of "installed":: Attached such that removal requires tools
25. The ASHI Standards of Practice are applicable to buildings:: with four or
fewer dwelling units and their garages or carports
26. Which of the following tools is not required to meet the Standards of
Practice?: a gas leak detector
27. Every good home inspector is a:: good communicator
28. The inspection order as taught in this course:: top down, outside-in
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29. Never start an oven or dishwasher:: without checking the interior first
30. If any rooms or areas are blocked by stored items:: be sure to note this on
the report as "restricted view"
31. Dormers are:: "bump outs" in the roof to gain space
32. Traditional underlayment has been:: 15 or 30 pound felt
33. A cricket is required on the high side of any chimney wider than:: 30 inches
34. The top edge of counter flashing is either covered by siding or inserted
into:: reglets
35. Which of the following is not a valley type?: stacked
36. The most common roofing material in North America is:: asphalt
37. A valley style unique to slate:: rounded
38. Three typical top applications on a flat roof:: gravel, flood coat, seal coat
39. A flat roof is less than:: 2:12 slope
40. If you see broken chimney tiles:: recommend a masonry contractor
41. With "dead end" valleys you should:: check the attic or ceilings below for leaks
or stains
42. Failed rubber at plumbing vents:: is common
43. Turbine vents:: are often rusted and "locked up"
44. Black streaks on cedar shingles from galvanized nails:: are only a cosmetic
issue
45. Short chimneys:: can cause down-drafting into the house
46. Chimneys have an exterior:: chase
47. The top of the chimney is known as the:: crown
48. All chimneys must be at least 3 feet above the roof and:: 2 feet taller than
anything within 10 feet
49. All gas vents must be a minimum of 12 inches above a roof and a minimum
of:: 2 feet taller than anything within 8 feet
50. Downspouts should be extended away from the house:: a minimum of 5 feet
51. As per the ASHI Standards of Practice, you are not required to inspect:: -
fences
52. A sign of a problematic crack may be:: widening from the point of origin
53. The dominant siding material in the United States is:: vinyl
54. "Seamless" vinyl siding:: is really 40 feet long
55. The EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule applies to homes built
before:: 1978
56. Engineered wood siding is also known as:: composite wood
57. T1-11 is a style of:: plywood siding
58. Older fiber cement siding (pre-1970's) contains:: asbestos
59. Traditional stucco siding:: is applied in two or three coats
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1. The home inspector's job does not include:: providing an opinion on value
2. A typical home inspection:: takes two to three hours
3. A home inspection usually includes:: electrical, plumbing and insulation
4. Which of these is not a real inspection association?: Professional Association
of Degreed Home Inspectors
5. Which statement is false?: home inspectors are building code inspectors
6. Which of these is included in a typical home inspection?: carport
7. The home inspector's job is finished:: after the report is delivered
8. Most inspectors provide a report:: within 24 to 48 hours
9. Inspection reports do not usually include:: a plat of survey
10. Standards of Practice: allow the client to know what to expect
11. Which of the following is a real company legal structure?: limited liability
company (LLC)
12. A sole proprietor:: has no separation of liability if a claim is filed against you
13. A typical general liability insurance policy provides:: $1 to 2 million in
coverage
14. Which of these additional services is licensed in most (or all) states?: ter-
mites
15. The pre-inspection agreement (inspection contract):: should be signed by
the client before the inspection begins
16. Things you need to market your business:: business cards, brochures, email
and a decent website
17. To promote your business, you should spend:: 3-7% of your gross fees
18. You should consider doing a mailing to all past clients:: a couple of times a
year
19. Which of these marketing methods is not effective for home inspectors?-
: yellow pages ads
20. Which of the following is not a common method of establishing an inspec-
tion fee?: overall condition of the house
21. Licensing curriculums teach:: technical competency
22. Home inspectors offer expert opinions that are:: not legally binding
23. The oldest and most recognized Standards of Practice are from:: ASHI
24. The ASHI definition of "installed":: Attached such that removal requires tools
25. The ASHI Standards of Practice are applicable to buildings:: with four or
fewer dwelling units and their garages or carports
26. Which of the following tools is not required to meet the Standards of
Practice?: a gas leak detector
27. Every good home inspector is a:: good communicator
28. The inspection order as taught in this course:: top down, outside-in
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29. Never start an oven or dishwasher:: without checking the interior first
30. If any rooms or areas are blocked by stored items:: be sure to note this on
the report as "restricted view"
31. Dormers are:: "bump outs" in the roof to gain space
32. Traditional underlayment has been:: 15 or 30 pound felt
33. A cricket is required on the high side of any chimney wider than:: 30 inches
34. The top edge of counter flashing is either covered by siding or inserted
into:: reglets
35. Which of the following is not a valley type?: stacked
36. The most common roofing material in North America is:: asphalt
37. A valley style unique to slate:: rounded
38. Three typical top applications on a flat roof:: gravel, flood coat, seal coat
39. A flat roof is less than:: 2:12 slope
40. If you see broken chimney tiles:: recommend a masonry contractor
41. With "dead end" valleys you should:: check the attic or ceilings below for leaks
or stains
42. Failed rubber at plumbing vents:: is common
43. Turbine vents:: are often rusted and "locked up"
44. Black streaks on cedar shingles from galvanized nails:: are only a cosmetic
issue
45. Short chimneys:: can cause down-drafting into the house
46. Chimneys have an exterior:: chase
47. The top of the chimney is known as the:: crown
48. All chimneys must be at least 3 feet above the roof and:: 2 feet taller than
anything within 10 feet
49. All gas vents must be a minimum of 12 inches above a roof and a minimum
of:: 2 feet taller than anything within 8 feet
50. Downspouts should be extended away from the house:: a minimum of 5 feet
51. As per the ASHI Standards of Practice, you are not required to inspect:: -
fences
52. A sign of a problematic crack may be:: widening from the point of origin
53. The dominant siding material in the United States is:: vinyl
54. "Seamless" vinyl siding:: is really 40 feet long
55. The EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule applies to homes built
before:: 1978
56. Engineered wood siding is also known as:: composite wood
57. T1-11 is a style of:: plywood siding
58. Older fiber cement siding (pre-1970's) contains:: asbestos
59. Traditional stucco siding:: is applied in two or three coats
