Home Inspection course study set Test 2 2024 Questions/verified answers

Home Inspection course study set Test 2 2024 Questions/verified answers Which of the following BEST describes the report statement shown below? "The roof is in good condition for its age." - CORRECT ANSWER-Conclusion Which of the following conditions would be LEAST critical to your client's safety? - CORRECT ANSWER-A pin hole in the heat exchanger It is important to maintain a positive grade away from the structure of at LEAST _______ inch drop per foot for six feet. - CORRECT ANSWER-1 inch The normal MINIMUM run for a residential stair tread is: - CORRECT ANSWER-9 inch Standard three light electrical testers are NOT always reliable because: - CORRECT ANSWER-Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring problems Bulging plaster is observed high up on several bedroom walls. The primary concern is the bulging plaster is a(n): - CORRECT ANSWER-potential safety issue When do home inspector licenses expire? - CORRECT ANSWER-On November 30th of even numbered years How many hours of continued education is needed for a 2 year renewal? - CORRECT ANSWER-12 hours The certificate includes what information? - CORRECT ANSWER-name, license number, address and date of expiration Illinois standards of practice are - CORRECT ANSWER-the same as ASHI standards of practice without any exclusions in any sections Illinois does not require probing of deteriorated areas. - CORRECT ANSWER-true Illinois requires reporting of visible signs of water and moisture penetration into building and signs of condensation on building components. - CORRECT ANSWER-true Illinois requires inspection of attached decks only not adjacent decks. - CORRECT ANSWER-true Illinois requires inspection only of walkways, patios and driveways that lead to dwelling entrances. - CORRECT ANSWER-true for plumbing Illinois uses the word describe in detail instead of the word inspect. - CORRECT ANSWER-true Illinois requires reporting on the absence of carbon monoxide and smoke detectors - CORRECT ANSWER-true Illinois is more detailed on the heating inspection - CORRECT ANSWER-requires inspection of permanently installed heating equipment including fans, pumps, ducts, piping, supports, registers, radiators, convectors and visible venting systems, flues and chimney Illinois says to simply - CORRECT ANSWER-inspect installed cabinets, doors and windows. They omit the words not a representative number. Illinois s o p are the same for - CORRECT ANSWER-roofing, a/c, insulation and ventilation, fireplaces and solid fuel burning appliances The inspector must have a written agreement with the client that includes the following - CORRECT ANSWER-date, name, address of inspector, license number of inspector, the fee, list of components inspected, any exclusions or limitations, a statement of compliance with Illinois standards and both inspector and clients signature. if an inspector has a name change - CORRECT ANSWER-must notify idfpr in writing within 15 days of any change of name if an inspector is operating under an assumed name - CORRECT AN