HOME INSPECTION TEST 1
LATEST UPDATE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
"Painting attic framing indicates: - CORRECT ANSWER a past fire or mold remediation"
"As per the Standards of Practice, you are not required to inspect: - CORRECT ANSWER clothes washing
machine connections"
"A proper gas burner flame should be: - CORRECT ANSWER blue"
"The temperature and pressure gauge on a circulated boiler is a: - CORRECT ANSWER Tridicator"
"A home inspection usually includes: - CORRECT ANSWER electrical, plumbing and insulation"
"Which of these is not a real inspection association? - CORRECT ANSWER Professional Association of
Degreed Home Inspectors"
"Air conditioning should not be operated if the outdoor temperature has been below: - CORRECT
ANSWER 60 degrees Fahrenheit within the last 24 hours"
"The pressure behind current: - CORRECT ANSWER voltage"
"Electricity's intended road home to the transformer is the: - CORRECT ANSWER neutral"
"Which statement is false? - CORRECT ANSWER home inspectors are building code inspectors"
"Which of these is included in a typical home inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER carport"
"The home inspector's job is finished: - CORRECT ANSWER after the report is delivered"
"Most inspectors provide a report: - CORRECT ANSWER within 24 to 48 hours"
"Inspection reports do not usually include: - CORRECT ANSWER a plat of survey"
"Standards of Practice - CORRECT ANSWER allow the client to know what to expect"
"Which of the following is a real company legal structure? - CORRECT ANSWER limited liability company
(LLC)"
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,"A sole proprietor: - CORRECT ANSWER has no separation of liability if a claim is filed against you"
"A typical general liability insurance policy provides: - CORRECT ANSWER $1 to 2 million in coverage"
"Which of these additional services is licensed in most (or all) states? - CORRECT ANSWER termites"
"The pre-inspection agreement (inspection contract): - CORRECT ANSWER should be signed by the client
before the inspection begins"
"Things you need to market your business: - CORRECT ANSWER business cards, brochures, email and a
decent website"
"To promote your business, you should spend: - CORRECT ANSWER 3-7% of your gross fees"
"You should consider doing a mailing to all past clients: - CORRECT ANSWER a couple of times a year"
"Which of these marketing methods is not effective for home inspectors? - CORRECT ANSWER yellow
pages ads"
"Which of the following is not a common method of establishing an inspection fee? - CORRECT ANSWER
overall condition of the house"
"Licensing curriculums teach: - CORRECT ANSWER technical competency"
"Home inspectors offer expert opinions that are: - CORRECT ANSWER not legally binding"
"The oldest and most recognized Standards of Practice are from: - CORRECT ANSWER ASHI"
"The ASHI definition of "installed": - CORRECT ANSWER Attached such that removal requires tools"
"The ASHI Standards of Practice are applicable to buildings: - CORRECT ANSWER with four or fewer
dwelling units and their garages or carports"
"Which of the following tools is not required to meet the Standards of Practice? - CORRECT ANSWER a
gas leak detector"
"Every good home inspector is a: - CORRECT ANSWER good communicator"
"The inspection order as taught in this course: - CORRECT ANSWER top down, outside-in"
"Never start an oven or dishwasher: - CORRECT ANSWER without checking the interior first"
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, "If any rooms or areas are blocked by stored items: - CORRECT ANSWER be sure to note this on the
report as "restricted view""
"Dormers are: - CORRECT ANSWER "bump outs" in the roof to gain space"
"Traditional underlayment has been: - CORRECT ANSWER 15 or 30 pound felt"
"A cricket is required on the high side of any chimney wider than: - CORRECT ANSWER 30 inches"
"The top edge of counter flashing is either covered by siding or inserted into: - CORRECT ANSWER
reglets"
"Which of the following is not a valley type? - CORRECT ANSWER stacked"
"The most common roofing material in North America is: - CORRECT ANSWER asphalt"
"A valley style unique to slate: - CORRECT ANSWER rounded"
"Three typical top applications on a flat roof: - CORRECT ANSWER gravel, flood coat, seal coat"
"A flat roof is less than: - CORRECT ANSWER 2:12 slope"
"If you see broken chimney tiles: - CORRECT ANSWER recommend a masonry contractor"
"With "dead end" valleys you should: - CORRECT ANSWER check the attic or ceilings below for leaks or
stains"
"Failed rubber at plumbing vents: - CORRECT ANSWER is common"
"Turbine vents: - CORRECT ANSWER are often rusted and "locked up""
"Black streaks on cedar shingles from galvanized nails: - CORRECT ANSWER are only a cosmetic issue"
"Short chimneys: - CORRECT ANSWER can cause down-drafting into the house"
"Chimneys have an exterior: - CORRECT ANSWER chase"
"The top of the chimney is known as the: - CORRECT ANSWER crown"
"All chimneys must be at least 3 feet above the roof and: - CORRECT ANSWER 2 feet taller than anything
within 10 feet"
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LATEST UPDATE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
"Painting attic framing indicates: - CORRECT ANSWER a past fire or mold remediation"
"As per the Standards of Practice, you are not required to inspect: - CORRECT ANSWER clothes washing
machine connections"
"A proper gas burner flame should be: - CORRECT ANSWER blue"
"The temperature and pressure gauge on a circulated boiler is a: - CORRECT ANSWER Tridicator"
"A home inspection usually includes: - CORRECT ANSWER electrical, plumbing and insulation"
"Which of these is not a real inspection association? - CORRECT ANSWER Professional Association of
Degreed Home Inspectors"
"Air conditioning should not be operated if the outdoor temperature has been below: - CORRECT
ANSWER 60 degrees Fahrenheit within the last 24 hours"
"The pressure behind current: - CORRECT ANSWER voltage"
"Electricity's intended road home to the transformer is the: - CORRECT ANSWER neutral"
"Which statement is false? - CORRECT ANSWER home inspectors are building code inspectors"
"Which of these is included in a typical home inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER carport"
"The home inspector's job is finished: - CORRECT ANSWER after the report is delivered"
"Most inspectors provide a report: - CORRECT ANSWER within 24 to 48 hours"
"Inspection reports do not usually include: - CORRECT ANSWER a plat of survey"
"Standards of Practice - CORRECT ANSWER allow the client to know what to expect"
"Which of the following is a real company legal structure? - CORRECT ANSWER limited liability company
(LLC)"
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,"A sole proprietor: - CORRECT ANSWER has no separation of liability if a claim is filed against you"
"A typical general liability insurance policy provides: - CORRECT ANSWER $1 to 2 million in coverage"
"Which of these additional services is licensed in most (or all) states? - CORRECT ANSWER termites"
"The pre-inspection agreement (inspection contract): - CORRECT ANSWER should be signed by the client
before the inspection begins"
"Things you need to market your business: - CORRECT ANSWER business cards, brochures, email and a
decent website"
"To promote your business, you should spend: - CORRECT ANSWER 3-7% of your gross fees"
"You should consider doing a mailing to all past clients: - CORRECT ANSWER a couple of times a year"
"Which of these marketing methods is not effective for home inspectors? - CORRECT ANSWER yellow
pages ads"
"Which of the following is not a common method of establishing an inspection fee? - CORRECT ANSWER
overall condition of the house"
"Licensing curriculums teach: - CORRECT ANSWER technical competency"
"Home inspectors offer expert opinions that are: - CORRECT ANSWER not legally binding"
"The oldest and most recognized Standards of Practice are from: - CORRECT ANSWER ASHI"
"The ASHI definition of "installed": - CORRECT ANSWER Attached such that removal requires tools"
"The ASHI Standards of Practice are applicable to buildings: - CORRECT ANSWER with four or fewer
dwelling units and their garages or carports"
"Which of the following tools is not required to meet the Standards of Practice? - CORRECT ANSWER a
gas leak detector"
"Every good home inspector is a: - CORRECT ANSWER good communicator"
"The inspection order as taught in this course: - CORRECT ANSWER top down, outside-in"
"Never start an oven or dishwasher: - CORRECT ANSWER without checking the interior first"
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, "If any rooms or areas are blocked by stored items: - CORRECT ANSWER be sure to note this on the
report as "restricted view""
"Dormers are: - CORRECT ANSWER "bump outs" in the roof to gain space"
"Traditional underlayment has been: - CORRECT ANSWER 15 or 30 pound felt"
"A cricket is required on the high side of any chimney wider than: - CORRECT ANSWER 30 inches"
"The top edge of counter flashing is either covered by siding or inserted into: - CORRECT ANSWER
reglets"
"Which of the following is not a valley type? - CORRECT ANSWER stacked"
"The most common roofing material in North America is: - CORRECT ANSWER asphalt"
"A valley style unique to slate: - CORRECT ANSWER rounded"
"Three typical top applications on a flat roof: - CORRECT ANSWER gravel, flood coat, seal coat"
"A flat roof is less than: - CORRECT ANSWER 2:12 slope"
"If you see broken chimney tiles: - CORRECT ANSWER recommend a masonry contractor"
"With "dead end" valleys you should: - CORRECT ANSWER check the attic or ceilings below for leaks or
stains"
"Failed rubber at plumbing vents: - CORRECT ANSWER is common"
"Turbine vents: - CORRECT ANSWER are often rusted and "locked up""
"Black streaks on cedar shingles from galvanized nails: - CORRECT ANSWER are only a cosmetic issue"
"Short chimneys: - CORRECT ANSWER can cause down-drafting into the house"
"Chimneys have an exterior: - CORRECT ANSWER chase"
"The top of the chimney is known as the: - CORRECT ANSWER crown"
"All chimneys must be at least 3 feet above the roof and: - CORRECT ANSWER 2 feet taller than anything
within 10 feet"
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