ASHI Exams (Latest 2024/ 2025 Updates STUDY
BUNDLE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS) Questions
and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A
What shall the inspector inspect? - ANSWERReadily accessible, visually observable,
installed systems and components
What should the inspector provide to the client in a written report? - ANSWER-
Systems and components inspected that in your professional judgment are not
functioning properly, significantly deficient, unsafe or are near the end of their
service lives
- recommendations to correct or monitor for future correction
- reasoning or explanation as to the nature of the deficiencies
- systems and components designated for inspection that were present but not
inspected and the reason why they were not inspected
What should the inspector adhere to? - ANSWERASHI Code of Ethics for the Home
Inspection Profession
What does the Standard not intend to limit the inspector from doing? - ANSWER-
including other services or systems and components in addition to those required
- designing or specifying repairs, if qualified to do so
- excluding systems and components if requested or agreed to by the client
On Structural Components, what is the inspector required to inspect? -
ANSWERstructural components including foundation and framing
What is the inspector required to describe when inspecting Structural Components?
- ANSWER- methods used to inspect under-floor crawlspaces and attics
- foundation
- floor structure
- wall structure
- ceiling structure
- roof structure
What is the inspector not required to do when inspecting the Structural
Components? - ANSWER- provide engineering or architectural services or analysis
- offer an opinion about the adequacy of structural systems and components
- enter under-floor crawlspace areas that have less than 24inches of vertical
clearance between components and the ground or that have an access opening
smaller than 16 in by 24in
- traverse attic load-bearing components that are concealed by insulation or by other
materials
, What should the inspector inspect on the exterior? - ANSWER- wall covering, flashing
& trim
- exterior doors
- attached and adjacent decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches, and their associated
railings
- eaves, soffits, and fascias where accessible from the ground level
- vegetation, grading, surface drainage, and retaining walls that are likely to
adversely affect the building
- adjacent and entryway walkways,patios, and driveways
What should the inspector describe when inspecting the exterior? - ANSWERwall
coverings
What is the inspector not required to inspect on the exterior? - ANSWER- screening,
shutters, awnings and similar seasonal accessories
- fences, boundary walls, and similar structures
- geological and soil conditions
- recreational facilities
- outbuildings other than garages and carports
- seawalls, break-walls and docks
- erosion control and earth stabilization measures
What should the inspector inspect on roofing? - ANSWER- roofing materials
- roof drainage systems
- flashing
- skylights, chimneys and roof penetrations
What should the inspector describe when inspecting the roof? - ANSWER- roofing
materials
- methods used to inspect the roofing
When inspecting the roof, what is the inspector not required to inspect? - ANSWER-
antennas
- interiors of vent systems, flues and chimneys that are not readily accessible
- other installed accessories
What is the inspector required to inspect on the plumbing? - ANSWER-interior water
supply and distribution systems including fixtures and faucets
- interior drain, waste, and vent systems including fixtures
- water heating equipment and hot water supply systems
- vent systems, flues and chimneys
- fuel storage and fuel distribution systems
- sewage ejectors, sump pumps and related piping
What should the inspector describe on the plumbing systems and components? -
ANSWER- interior water supply, drain, waste, and vent piping materials
- water heating equipment including energy sources
BUNDLE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS) Questions
and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A
What shall the inspector inspect? - ANSWERReadily accessible, visually observable,
installed systems and components
What should the inspector provide to the client in a written report? - ANSWER-
Systems and components inspected that in your professional judgment are not
functioning properly, significantly deficient, unsafe or are near the end of their
service lives
- recommendations to correct or monitor for future correction
- reasoning or explanation as to the nature of the deficiencies
- systems and components designated for inspection that were present but not
inspected and the reason why they were not inspected
What should the inspector adhere to? - ANSWERASHI Code of Ethics for the Home
Inspection Profession
What does the Standard not intend to limit the inspector from doing? - ANSWER-
including other services or systems and components in addition to those required
- designing or specifying repairs, if qualified to do so
- excluding systems and components if requested or agreed to by the client
On Structural Components, what is the inspector required to inspect? -
ANSWERstructural components including foundation and framing
What is the inspector required to describe when inspecting Structural Components?
- ANSWER- methods used to inspect under-floor crawlspaces and attics
- foundation
- floor structure
- wall structure
- ceiling structure
- roof structure
What is the inspector not required to do when inspecting the Structural
Components? - ANSWER- provide engineering or architectural services or analysis
- offer an opinion about the adequacy of structural systems and components
- enter under-floor crawlspace areas that have less than 24inches of vertical
clearance between components and the ground or that have an access opening
smaller than 16 in by 24in
- traverse attic load-bearing components that are concealed by insulation or by other
materials
, What should the inspector inspect on the exterior? - ANSWER- wall covering, flashing
& trim
- exterior doors
- attached and adjacent decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches, and their associated
railings
- eaves, soffits, and fascias where accessible from the ground level
- vegetation, grading, surface drainage, and retaining walls that are likely to
adversely affect the building
- adjacent and entryway walkways,patios, and driveways
What should the inspector describe when inspecting the exterior? - ANSWERwall
coverings
What is the inspector not required to inspect on the exterior? - ANSWER- screening,
shutters, awnings and similar seasonal accessories
- fences, boundary walls, and similar structures
- geological and soil conditions
- recreational facilities
- outbuildings other than garages and carports
- seawalls, break-walls and docks
- erosion control and earth stabilization measures
What should the inspector inspect on roofing? - ANSWER- roofing materials
- roof drainage systems
- flashing
- skylights, chimneys and roof penetrations
What should the inspector describe when inspecting the roof? - ANSWER- roofing
materials
- methods used to inspect the roofing
When inspecting the roof, what is the inspector not required to inspect? - ANSWER-
antennas
- interiors of vent systems, flues and chimneys that are not readily accessible
- other installed accessories
What is the inspector required to inspect on the plumbing? - ANSWER-interior water
supply and distribution systems including fixtures and faucets
- interior drain, waste, and vent systems including fixtures
- water heating equipment and hot water supply systems
- vent systems, flues and chimneys
- fuel storage and fuel distribution systems
- sewage ejectors, sump pumps and related piping
What should the inspector describe on the plumbing systems and components? -
ANSWER- interior water supply, drain, waste, and vent piping materials
- water heating equipment including energy sources
