ICA Home Inspection Final Exam Prep –
Practice Questions & Study Guide | Latest
Update 2026 | Graded A+
The home inspector's job does not include: - correct answerProviding an Opinion on
value
A typical home inspection: - correct answerTake two to three hours
A home inspection usually includes : - correct answerElectrical , plumbing + insulation
Which of these is not a real inspection association: - correct answerProfessional
Association of Degreed Home Inspectors
Which statement is false? - correct answerHome inspectors are building code
inspectors
Which of these is included in a typical home inspection: - correct answerCarports
The home inspector's job is finished: - correct answerAfter the report is delivered
Most inspectors provide a report: - correct answerWithin 24 to 48 hours
Inspection reports do not usually include: - correct answerA plat of Survey
Standards of Practice - correct answerAllow the clients to know what to expect
Which of the following is a real company legal structure: - correct answerlimited liability
company (LLC)
sole proprietor - correct answerhas no separation of liability if a claim is filed against you
A typical general liability insurance policy provides: - correct answer1 to $2 million
Which of these additional services is licensed in most ( or all ) States: - correct
answerTermites
The pre-inspection agreement (inspection contract): - correct answershould be Signed
by the client before the inspection begins
Things you need to market your business: - correct answerbusiness cards , brochures ,
emails & a decent website
,To promote your business, you should spend: - correct answer3-7 % of your gross fees
You should consider doing a mailing to all past clients: - correct answerA Couple of
times a year
Which of these marketing methods is not effective for home inspector: - correct
answerYellow pages ads
Which of the following is not a common method of establishing an inspection fee: -
correct answerOverall condition of the house
Licensing curriculums teach: - correct answerTechnical competency
Home inspectors offer expert opinions that are: - correct answerNot legally binding
The oldest and most recognized Standards of Practice are from: - correct answerASHI
The ASHI definition of "installed": - correct answerAttached such that removal requires
tools
The ASHI Standards of Practice are applicable to buildings: - correct answerWith 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
answerA gas leak detector
Every good home inspector is a: - correct answerGood communicator
The inspection order as taught in this course: - correct answerTop down , outside - in
Never start an oven or dishwasher: - correct answerWithout checking the interior first
If any rooms or areas are blocked by stored items: - correct answerBe sure to note this
in the report as "restricted views"
Dormers are: - correct answer" bumps outs " in the roof to gain space
Traditional underlayment has been: - correct answer15 to 30 pound felt
A cricket is required on the high side of any chimney wider than: - correct answer30
inches
The top edge of counter flashing is either covered by siding or inserted into: - correct
answerreglets
Which of the following is not not a a valley type: - correct answerStacked
, The most common cooking material in North America is: - correct answerAsphalt
A valley style unique to slate: - correct answerRounded
Three typical top applications on a flat roof: - correct answergravel, flood coat, seal coat
A flat roof is equal to/less than: - correct answer2:12 slope
If you see broken chimney tiles: - correct answerRecommend a Masonary Contractor
With " deadend " valleys you should: - correct answerCheck the attic or ceiling below for
leaks or stains
Failed rubber at plumbing vents: - correct answerIs common
Turbine Vents - correct answerAre often rusted and "locked up"
Black streaks on cedar shingles from galvanized nails: - correct answerAre only a
cosmetic issue
Short chimneys: - correct answerCan cause down-drafting into the house
Chimneys have an exterior: - correct answerChase
The top of the chimney is known as the: - correct answercrown
All chimneys must be at least 3ft above the roof and: - correct answer2 feet taller than
anything within 10 feet
gas All vents must be a minimum of 12 inches above a roof and a minimum of: - correct
answer2ft taller than anything within 8ft
Down spouts should be extended away from the house: - correct answerMinimum of 5
feet
As per the ASHI Standards of Practice, you are not required to inspect: - correct
answerFences
A sign of a problematic crack may be: - correct answerWidening from the point of origin
The dominant siding material in the United States is: - correct answerVinyl
"Seamless" vinyl siding: - correct answeris really 40 feet long
Practice Questions & Study Guide | Latest
Update 2026 | Graded A+
The home inspector's job does not include: - correct answerProviding an Opinion on
value
A typical home inspection: - correct answerTake two to three hours
A home inspection usually includes : - correct answerElectrical , plumbing + insulation
Which of these is not a real inspection association: - correct answerProfessional
Association of Degreed Home Inspectors
Which statement is false? - correct answerHome inspectors are building code
inspectors
Which of these is included in a typical home inspection: - correct answerCarports
The home inspector's job is finished: - correct answerAfter the report is delivered
Most inspectors provide a report: - correct answerWithin 24 to 48 hours
Inspection reports do not usually include: - correct answerA plat of Survey
Standards of Practice - correct answerAllow the clients to know what to expect
Which of the following is a real company legal structure: - correct answerlimited liability
company (LLC)
sole proprietor - correct answerhas no separation of liability if a claim is filed against you
A typical general liability insurance policy provides: - correct answer1 to $2 million
Which of these additional services is licensed in most ( or all ) States: - correct
answerTermites
The pre-inspection agreement (inspection contract): - correct answershould be Signed
by the client before the inspection begins
Things you need to market your business: - correct answerbusiness cards , brochures ,
emails & a decent website
,To promote your business, you should spend: - correct answer3-7 % of your gross fees
You should consider doing a mailing to all past clients: - correct answerA Couple of
times a year
Which of these marketing methods is not effective for home inspector: - correct
answerYellow pages ads
Which of the following is not a common method of establishing an inspection fee: -
correct answerOverall condition of the house
Licensing curriculums teach: - correct answerTechnical competency
Home inspectors offer expert opinions that are: - correct answerNot legally binding
The oldest and most recognized Standards of Practice are from: - correct answerASHI
The ASHI definition of "installed": - correct answerAttached such that removal requires
tools
The ASHI Standards of Practice are applicable to buildings: - correct answerWith 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
answerA gas leak detector
Every good home inspector is a: - correct answerGood communicator
The inspection order as taught in this course: - correct answerTop down , outside - in
Never start an oven or dishwasher: - correct answerWithout checking the interior first
If any rooms or areas are blocked by stored items: - correct answerBe sure to note this
in the report as "restricted views"
Dormers are: - correct answer" bumps outs " in the roof to gain space
Traditional underlayment has been: - correct answer15 to 30 pound felt
A cricket is required on the high side of any chimney wider than: - correct answer30
inches
The top edge of counter flashing is either covered by siding or inserted into: - correct
answerreglets
Which of the following is not not a a valley type: - correct answerStacked
, The most common cooking material in North America is: - correct answerAsphalt
A valley style unique to slate: - correct answerRounded
Three typical top applications on a flat roof: - correct answergravel, flood coat, seal coat
A flat roof is equal to/less than: - correct answer2:12 slope
If you see broken chimney tiles: - correct answerRecommend a Masonary Contractor
With " deadend " valleys you should: - correct answerCheck the attic or ceiling below for
leaks or stains
Failed rubber at plumbing vents: - correct answerIs common
Turbine Vents - correct answerAre often rusted and "locked up"
Black streaks on cedar shingles from galvanized nails: - correct answerAre only a
cosmetic issue
Short chimneys: - correct answerCan cause down-drafting into the house
Chimneys have an exterior: - correct answerChase
The top of the chimney is known as the: - correct answercrown
All chimneys must be at least 3ft above the roof and: - correct answer2 feet taller than
anything within 10 feet
gas All vents must be a minimum of 12 inches above a roof and a minimum of: - correct
answer2ft taller than anything within 8ft
Down spouts should be extended away from the house: - correct answerMinimum of 5
feet
As per the ASHI Standards of Practice, you are not required to inspect: - correct
answerFences
A sign of a problematic crack may be: - correct answerWidening from the point of origin
The dominant siding material in the United States is: - correct answerVinyl
"Seamless" vinyl siding: - correct answeris really 40 feet long
