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An inspector enters a home and notices a strong smell of gas. What should he do? ✔Correct
Answer-Vacate the home and call appropriate people
The expansion device ✔Correct Answer-Changes refrigerant from high temperature high
pressure liquid to low temperature low pressure liquid
The condensing coil ✔Correct Answer-Refrigerant changes from high temperature high
pressure gas to high temperature high pressure liquid
The evaporator coil ✔Correct Answer-Refrigerant changes from a low pressure low
temperature liquid to a low temperature low pressure gas
The compressor ✔Correct Answer-Refrigerant changes from a low pressure low temperature
gas to a high temperature high pressure gas
Automatic safety controls ✔Correct Answer-Devices designed and installed to protect systems
and components from excessively high or low pressures and temperatures, excessive electrical
current, loss of water, loss of ignition, fuel leaks, fire, freezing, or other unsafe conditions
Central air conditioning ✔Correct Answer-Means a system that uses ducts to distribute cooled
or dehumidifies air to more than one room or uses pipes to distribute chilled water to heat
exchangers in more than one room and that is not plugged into an electrical convenience outlet
Component ✔Correct Answer-A readily accessible and observable aspect of a system such as
a Floor or wall but not individual pieces such as boards or nails where many similar pieces make
up the component
Cosmetic damage ✔Correct Answer-Superficial blemishes or defects that do not interfere
with the functionality of the component or system
Cross connection ✔Correct Answer-Any physical connection or arrangement between potable
water and any source of contamination
Dangerous or adverse situation ✔Correct Answer-Situations that pose a threat of injury to the
inspector or those situations that require the use of special protective clothing or safety
equipment
,Describe ✔Correct Answer-Report in writing a system or component by its type or other
inspected characteristics to distinguish it from other systems or components used for the same
purpose
Dismantle ✔Correct Answer-To take apart or remove any component device or piece of
equipment that is bolted screwed or fastened by other means and that would not be
dismantled by a homeowner in the course of normal household maintenance
enter ✔Correct Answer-To go into an area to inspect all visible components
Functional drainage ✔Correct Answer-A drain that empties in a reasonable amount of time
and does not overflow when another fixture is drained at the same time
Functional flow ✔Correct Answer-A reasonable flow at the highest fixture in a dwelling when
another fixture is operated simultaneously
Habitable Space ✔Correct Answer-A space in a building for living sleeping eating or cooking. It
does not mean bathroom toilet room closet or any space used for storage
inspect ✔Correct Answer-The act of making a visual inspection
installed ✔Correct Answer-Attached or connected such that an item requires tools for
removal
Normal operating controls ✔Correct Answer-Homeowner operated devices such as a
thermostat wall switch or safety switch
On site water supply quality ✔Correct Answer-Water quality is based on the bacterial
chemical mineral and solids content of the water
operate ✔Correct Answer-To cause systems or equipment to function
readily accessible ✔Correct Answer-A panel provided for homeowner inspection and
maintenance that has removable or operable fasteners or latch devices in order to be lifted off
swung open or otherwise removed by one person and it's edges and fasteners are not painted
in place. This definition is limited to those panels within normal reach or from a four foot step
ladder and that are not blocked by stored items furniture or building components
readily visible ✔Correct Answer-Seen by using natural or artificial light without the use of
equipment or tools other than a flashlight
Representative number ✔Correct Answer-Means for multiple identical components such as
windows and electrical outlets one such component per room and for multiple identical exterior
components one such component on each side of building
, Roof drainage system ✔Correct Answer-Gutters downspouts leaders splash blocks and similar
components used to carry water off a roof and away from a building
shut down ✔Correct Answer-A piece of equipment or a system which cannot be operated by
the device or control that a homeowner should normally use to operate it. If it's safety switch or
circuit breaker is in the off position or it's fuse is missing or blown the inspector is not required
to reestablish the circuit for the purpose of operating the equipment or system
Solid fuel heating device ✔Correct Answer-Any wood coal or other similar organic fuel
burning device including fireplaces whether masonry or factory built fireplace inserts and stoves
wood stoves room heaters central furnaces and combinations of these devices
Structural component ✔Correct Answer-A component that supports non variable forces or
weights dead loads and variable forces or weights live loads
System ✔Correct Answer-A combination of interacting or independent components
assembled to carry out one or more functions
Technically exhaustive ✔Correct Answer-An inspection involving the use of measurements
instruments testing calculations and other means to develop scientific or engineering findings
conclusions or recommendations
Under floor crawl space ✔Correct Answer-The area within the confines of the foundation and
between the ground and the underside of the lowest floor structural component
Home inspections provide ✔Correct Answer-The client with an understanding of the property
conditions as inspected at the time of the home inspection
Home inspectors ✔Correct Answer-Provide a written contract signed by the client before the
inspection is performed. State the home inspection is in accordance with the standards of
practice of the North Carolina home inspector licensure board. Describe the services performed
and the cost. State when an inspection is is for only one or a limited number of systems or
components that the inspection is limited to those items
DDIR ✔Correct Answer-Describe this systems and components required to be described in
rule .1106, state which systems and components present at the home and designated for
inspection where not inspected and why, state any systems or components that do not function
as intended allowing for normal wear and tear or appear to not function as intended based on
documented tangible evidence. Describe the system or component state how it is defective
explain the implications of conditions listed in the summary and direct the client to a course of
action
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An inspector enters a home and notices a strong smell of gas. What should he do? ✔Correct
Answer-Vacate the home and call appropriate people
The expansion device ✔Correct Answer-Changes refrigerant from high temperature high
pressure liquid to low temperature low pressure liquid
The condensing coil ✔Correct Answer-Refrigerant changes from high temperature high
pressure gas to high temperature high pressure liquid
The evaporator coil ✔Correct Answer-Refrigerant changes from a low pressure low
temperature liquid to a low temperature low pressure gas
The compressor ✔Correct Answer-Refrigerant changes from a low pressure low temperature
gas to a high temperature high pressure gas
Automatic safety controls ✔Correct Answer-Devices designed and installed to protect systems
and components from excessively high or low pressures and temperatures, excessive electrical
current, loss of water, loss of ignition, fuel leaks, fire, freezing, or other unsafe conditions
Central air conditioning ✔Correct Answer-Means a system that uses ducts to distribute cooled
or dehumidifies air to more than one room or uses pipes to distribute chilled water to heat
exchangers in more than one room and that is not plugged into an electrical convenience outlet
Component ✔Correct Answer-A readily accessible and observable aspect of a system such as
a Floor or wall but not individual pieces such as boards or nails where many similar pieces make
up the component
Cosmetic damage ✔Correct Answer-Superficial blemishes or defects that do not interfere
with the functionality of the component or system
Cross connection ✔Correct Answer-Any physical connection or arrangement between potable
water and any source of contamination
Dangerous or adverse situation ✔Correct Answer-Situations that pose a threat of injury to the
inspector or those situations that require the use of special protective clothing or safety
equipment
,Describe ✔Correct Answer-Report in writing a system or component by its type or other
inspected characteristics to distinguish it from other systems or components used for the same
purpose
Dismantle ✔Correct Answer-To take apart or remove any component device or piece of
equipment that is bolted screwed or fastened by other means and that would not be
dismantled by a homeowner in the course of normal household maintenance
enter ✔Correct Answer-To go into an area to inspect all visible components
Functional drainage ✔Correct Answer-A drain that empties in a reasonable amount of time
and does not overflow when another fixture is drained at the same time
Functional flow ✔Correct Answer-A reasonable flow at the highest fixture in a dwelling when
another fixture is operated simultaneously
Habitable Space ✔Correct Answer-A space in a building for living sleeping eating or cooking. It
does not mean bathroom toilet room closet or any space used for storage
inspect ✔Correct Answer-The act of making a visual inspection
installed ✔Correct Answer-Attached or connected such that an item requires tools for
removal
Normal operating controls ✔Correct Answer-Homeowner operated devices such as a
thermostat wall switch or safety switch
On site water supply quality ✔Correct Answer-Water quality is based on the bacterial
chemical mineral and solids content of the water
operate ✔Correct Answer-To cause systems or equipment to function
readily accessible ✔Correct Answer-A panel provided for homeowner inspection and
maintenance that has removable or operable fasteners or latch devices in order to be lifted off
swung open or otherwise removed by one person and it's edges and fasteners are not painted
in place. This definition is limited to those panels within normal reach or from a four foot step
ladder and that are not blocked by stored items furniture or building components
readily visible ✔Correct Answer-Seen by using natural or artificial light without the use of
equipment or tools other than a flashlight
Representative number ✔Correct Answer-Means for multiple identical components such as
windows and electrical outlets one such component per room and for multiple identical exterior
components one such component on each side of building
, Roof drainage system ✔Correct Answer-Gutters downspouts leaders splash blocks and similar
components used to carry water off a roof and away from a building
shut down ✔Correct Answer-A piece of equipment or a system which cannot be operated by
the device or control that a homeowner should normally use to operate it. If it's safety switch or
circuit breaker is in the off position or it's fuse is missing or blown the inspector is not required
to reestablish the circuit for the purpose of operating the equipment or system
Solid fuel heating device ✔Correct Answer-Any wood coal or other similar organic fuel
burning device including fireplaces whether masonry or factory built fireplace inserts and stoves
wood stoves room heaters central furnaces and combinations of these devices
Structural component ✔Correct Answer-A component that supports non variable forces or
weights dead loads and variable forces or weights live loads
System ✔Correct Answer-A combination of interacting or independent components
assembled to carry out one or more functions
Technically exhaustive ✔Correct Answer-An inspection involving the use of measurements
instruments testing calculations and other means to develop scientific or engineering findings
conclusions or recommendations
Under floor crawl space ✔Correct Answer-The area within the confines of the foundation and
between the ground and the underside of the lowest floor structural component
Home inspections provide ✔Correct Answer-The client with an understanding of the property
conditions as inspected at the time of the home inspection
Home inspectors ✔Correct Answer-Provide a written contract signed by the client before the
inspection is performed. State the home inspection is in accordance with the standards of
practice of the North Carolina home inspector licensure board. Describe the services performed
and the cost. State when an inspection is is for only one or a limited number of systems or
components that the inspection is limited to those items
DDIR ✔Correct Answer-Describe this systems and components required to be described in
rule .1106, state which systems and components present at the home and designated for
inspection where not inspected and why, state any systems or components that do not function
as intended allowing for normal wear and tear or appear to not function as intended based on
documented tangible evidence. Describe the system or component state how it is defective
explain the implications of conditions listed in the summary and direct the client to a course of
action
