Joe Standards of Practice TREC 2024-
2025. Questions & Correct Answers.
Graded A+
F An inspector is performing an inspection on behalf of a buyer for a Realtor XYZ Real
Estate company that has used this inspector on several occasions, and is now
requesting that the inspectors report include, cost estimates and a summary page of the
deficiencies as this will save them time, and they want need to review the whole report.
The agent also states that per the TREC Inspector Standards of Practice 535.223 this is
required. - ANSFalse
A change in sponsorship must be reported ______________ - ANSimmediately
A comprehensive investigation beyond the scope of a real estate inspection which
would involve determining the cause or effect of deficiencies, exploratory probing or
discovery, the use of specialized knowledge, equipment or procedures is defined as: -
ANSTechnically Exhaustive
An apprentice inspector may have only ____ professional inspector - ANS1
An inspector may receive _________ hours of CE credit if they attend a Real Estate
Inspector Committee Meeting. - ANS4 hours
An inspector should exclude any part, component or system, which the inspector is not
competent or ________________ to inspect. - ANSQualified
An inspector using a DBA must register the DBA name with TREC within: - ANS30 days
At a minimum a professional inspector shall provide ___________ to real estate
inspector. - ANSIndirect supervision
Review of reports on regular basis
At a minimum a professional inspector shall provide__________ to apprentice. -
ANSDirect supervision
Accompanying apprentice
Review any written reports
Chapter ______ gives TREC the authority to license and regulate real estate inspectors
in TXs - ANSChapter 1102
Chapter 1102 allows TREC to accept a ________ as an alternative to E&O coverage. -
ANSBond
, Chapter 1102 requires inspectors to undergo __________ and a ____________
_____________ check - ANSFingerprinting and a criminal history check
CSST is a ___________, ___________ metal gas tubing used since 1990. -
ANSYellow, flexible
Departure provision applies to: - ANSa. Agreement between client and inspector that
item is not to be inspected
b. Inspector is not qualified to inspect item
c. Item is common element of multifamily development and not in physical contact with
unit being inspected
d. Conditions exist that prevent inspection of an item
e. Conditions or materials are hazardous to inspector
f. Actions of the inspector could cause damage to the property
Departure Provision rule # - ANS535.227
For the purpose of the SOP a real estate inspection is not intended to be a
___________________ investigation or exploratory probe to determine the cause or
effect of deficiencies noted by the inspector. - ANScomprehensive
How does an inspector complete the form if an item required for inspection by the
SOP's such as a food waste disposal is not present? - ANSThe inspector would mark
the NP (not present) box.
How does the inspector complete the form if an item, such as garage door operator is
present, but the inspector does not wish to inspect it? - ANSIf the client agrees that an
item is not to be inspected, the inspector may exclude the item and mark the NI (not
inspected) box. Inspectors sometimes state they do not do particular items such as
evaporative coolers, which are listed for required inspection in the SOP's. Failing to
obtain the agreement of the client to exclude the items violates the SOP's.
How does the inspector complete the report if an item is inspected, no repairs are
necessary and no comments are needed? - ANSThe inspector marks I (Inspected) for
that item
How would the inspector complete the form for an item which is inaccessible or which
cannot be inspected due to conditions beyond the control of the inspector? - ANSThe
inspector would mark NI box but MUST supply an explanation in the comments section
as to why.
If a licensed professional inspector is conducting a commercial inspection, is he/she
required to use the inspection report form promulgated by TREC? - ANSA licensed
TREC inspector is not required to use the promulgated form of the SOP when
inspecting property other than ONE to FOUR family residential.
2025. Questions & Correct Answers.
Graded A+
F An inspector is performing an inspection on behalf of a buyer for a Realtor XYZ Real
Estate company that has used this inspector on several occasions, and is now
requesting that the inspectors report include, cost estimates and a summary page of the
deficiencies as this will save them time, and they want need to review the whole report.
The agent also states that per the TREC Inspector Standards of Practice 535.223 this is
required. - ANSFalse
A change in sponsorship must be reported ______________ - ANSimmediately
A comprehensive investigation beyond the scope of a real estate inspection which
would involve determining the cause or effect of deficiencies, exploratory probing or
discovery, the use of specialized knowledge, equipment or procedures is defined as: -
ANSTechnically Exhaustive
An apprentice inspector may have only ____ professional inspector - ANS1
An inspector may receive _________ hours of CE credit if they attend a Real Estate
Inspector Committee Meeting. - ANS4 hours
An inspector should exclude any part, component or system, which the inspector is not
competent or ________________ to inspect. - ANSQualified
An inspector using a DBA must register the DBA name with TREC within: - ANS30 days
At a minimum a professional inspector shall provide ___________ to real estate
inspector. - ANSIndirect supervision
Review of reports on regular basis
At a minimum a professional inspector shall provide__________ to apprentice. -
ANSDirect supervision
Accompanying apprentice
Review any written reports
Chapter ______ gives TREC the authority to license and regulate real estate inspectors
in TXs - ANSChapter 1102
Chapter 1102 allows TREC to accept a ________ as an alternative to E&O coverage. -
ANSBond
, Chapter 1102 requires inspectors to undergo __________ and a ____________
_____________ check - ANSFingerprinting and a criminal history check
CSST is a ___________, ___________ metal gas tubing used since 1990. -
ANSYellow, flexible
Departure provision applies to: - ANSa. Agreement between client and inspector that
item is not to be inspected
b. Inspector is not qualified to inspect item
c. Item is common element of multifamily development and not in physical contact with
unit being inspected
d. Conditions exist that prevent inspection of an item
e. Conditions or materials are hazardous to inspector
f. Actions of the inspector could cause damage to the property
Departure Provision rule # - ANS535.227
For the purpose of the SOP a real estate inspection is not intended to be a
___________________ investigation or exploratory probe to determine the cause or
effect of deficiencies noted by the inspector. - ANScomprehensive
How does an inspector complete the form if an item required for inspection by the
SOP's such as a food waste disposal is not present? - ANSThe inspector would mark
the NP (not present) box.
How does the inspector complete the form if an item, such as garage door operator is
present, but the inspector does not wish to inspect it? - ANSIf the client agrees that an
item is not to be inspected, the inspector may exclude the item and mark the NI (not
inspected) box. Inspectors sometimes state they do not do particular items such as
evaporative coolers, which are listed for required inspection in the SOP's. Failing to
obtain the agreement of the client to exclude the items violates the SOP's.
How does the inspector complete the report if an item is inspected, no repairs are
necessary and no comments are needed? - ANSThe inspector marks I (Inspected) for
that item
How would the inspector complete the form for an item which is inaccessible or which
cannot be inspected due to conditions beyond the control of the inspector? - ANSThe
inspector would mark NI box but MUST supply an explanation in the comments section
as to why.
If a licensed professional inspector is conducting a commercial inspection, is he/she
required to use the inspection report form promulgated by TREC? - ANSA licensed
TREC inspector is not required to use the promulgated form of the SOP when
inspecting property other than ONE to FOUR family residential.
