ICA EXAM 5 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. Soil surface adjacent to the foundation should be
sealed to prevent water entry. compacted to provide foundation support. covered by granular soil. sloped
away to provide proper drainage.
Answer:
sloped away to provide proper drainage.
Question:
2. During an inspection of a gas dryer, you observe no exhaust vent. Your report should
recommend installing a metal dryer duct vented to the exterior.
recommend installing a flexible plastic dryer duct vented to the exterior.
indicate a code violation and state that corrective action should be taken.
indicate that this is not a problem because a stocking is placed above the opening to trap lint.
Answer:
recommend installing a metal dryer duct vented to the exterior.
Question:
3. Looking into an open electric service panel you see a wire with evidence of burning. What should you
do?
You are not responsible for removing electric service panel so this situation will never occur. Check the
wire to see if it is hot and then tighten any loose connections. Disconnect the wire, cut the burned area off,
and strip and reconnect the wire. Report on the condition, and inform the homeowner that an electrician
should review.
Answer:
Report on the condition, and inform the homeowner that an electrician should review.
Question:
4. The following plumbing fixture valves should all be operated EXCEPT:
Shut-off valves Hose bibs Sink faucets Showers and tubs
Answer:
Shut-off valves
Question:
5. he joints on the exterior of the brick chimney should be
concaved. raked. open. closed.
Answer:
concaved
Question:
6. An electrical wire that is hanging loose with a bare end is seen in the attic of a home. The homeowner
says it is an abandoned circuit and is not being used. The quickest way to check the wire is to
touch the bare end with your fingers. believe the homeowner because he knows his house. use a voltage
"sniffer." use an amp meter.
,Answer:
use a voltage "sniffer."
Question:
7. Which statement BEST describes the action a home inspector should take when a safety issue is found
in a home?
Determine the degree of immediacy, and report to the appropriate parties. Explain verbally to the client,
but do not include a written report. Repair the problem when possible. Shut down the system and call a
repair contractor.
Answer:
Determine the degree of immediacy, and report to the appropriate parties.
Question:
8. Generally, which type of item is NOT included in a home inspection?
Unsafe Defective Not present Cosmetic
Answer:
Cosmetic
Question:
9. You are approached by a real estate agent/broker to advertise in their office brochure for a fee. In turn,
they will promote your firm as a preferred vendor and recommend you. You should
accept it since it is an acceptable method of marketing.
accept only if there is nothing which precludes your responsibility to your clients.
refuse because such an arrangement may compromise your integrity.
refuse since it is a violation of ethical practice.
Answer:
refuse since it is a violation of ethical practice.
Question:
10. You complete your inspection and deliver the report to the client. The seller calls and asks what you
found on the inspection. What is your response?
Explain in detail what you found. You are not allowed to discuss your findings with them.
Tell them that nothing serious was found and not to worry.
You may discuss your findings if they are willing to fix any problems.
Answer:
You are not allowed to discuss your findings with them.
Question:
11. While inspecting the furnace you detect very high levels of carbon monoxide at the supply air registers.
You should
advise that everyone run out of the house for safety.
immediately shut off the main gas valve to disable the unit.
open windows, shut down systems, and advise immediate evaluation by an HVAC contractor.
explain that the unit will need servicing in the future to prolong its life.
Answer:
open windows, shut down systems, and advise immediate evaluation by an HVAC contractor.
, Question:
12. On a previous workday, you left a crawl space access cover off of the access to the pantry. A party fell
the next day and was injured. Which of the following insurance types will be used to pay damages?
General liability and bonding General liability and homeowners' coverage Errors and omissions and broker
liability Claims made and occurrence
Answer:
General liability and homeowners' coverage
Question:
13. What should you do in this scenario? You are on a home inspection and you detect a possible gas leak.
Vacate the property Note the problem on the inspection report Notify all those involved and the authorities
All of the above
Answer:
All of the above
Question:
14. When completing the home inspection report, what are you required to do?
Analyze geological hazards Comment on cosmetic features Give an opinion of the property location None
of the above
Answer:
None of the above
Question:
15. While inspecting the air conditioning system, you notice the return air ducts are inadequate. How do
you document this on the home inspection report?
Recommend removing all bedroom doors
Recommend installation of additional return air ducts, including bedrooms
Recommend a new air conditioning system
Recommend using portable air conditioning units
Answer:
Recommend installation of additional return air ducts, including bedrooms
Question:
16. Home inspectors are required to describe temperature when inspecting unfinished spaces. True False
Answer:
False
Question:
17. You are required to comment on which aspects regarding windows?
Absence of window panes Absence of window screens Condition of window screens All of the above
Answer:
All of the above
Question:
18. If a home has no rain gutters, what should you say on the home inspection report?
No rain gutters equals a code violation. There are no rain gutters, and the home's foundation is ruined.
There are no rain gutters. Owner must install rain gutters.
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. Soil surface adjacent to the foundation should be
sealed to prevent water entry. compacted to provide foundation support. covered by granular soil. sloped
away to provide proper drainage.
Answer:
sloped away to provide proper drainage.
Question:
2. During an inspection of a gas dryer, you observe no exhaust vent. Your report should
recommend installing a metal dryer duct vented to the exterior.
recommend installing a flexible plastic dryer duct vented to the exterior.
indicate a code violation and state that corrective action should be taken.
indicate that this is not a problem because a stocking is placed above the opening to trap lint.
Answer:
recommend installing a metal dryer duct vented to the exterior.
Question:
3. Looking into an open electric service panel you see a wire with evidence of burning. What should you
do?
You are not responsible for removing electric service panel so this situation will never occur. Check the
wire to see if it is hot and then tighten any loose connections. Disconnect the wire, cut the burned area off,
and strip and reconnect the wire. Report on the condition, and inform the homeowner that an electrician
should review.
Answer:
Report on the condition, and inform the homeowner that an electrician should review.
Question:
4. The following plumbing fixture valves should all be operated EXCEPT:
Shut-off valves Hose bibs Sink faucets Showers and tubs
Answer:
Shut-off valves
Question:
5. he joints on the exterior of the brick chimney should be
concaved. raked. open. closed.
Answer:
concaved
Question:
6. An electrical wire that is hanging loose with a bare end is seen in the attic of a home. The homeowner
says it is an abandoned circuit and is not being used. The quickest way to check the wire is to
touch the bare end with your fingers. believe the homeowner because he knows his house. use a voltage
"sniffer." use an amp meter.
,Answer:
use a voltage "sniffer."
Question:
7. Which statement BEST describes the action a home inspector should take when a safety issue is found
in a home?
Determine the degree of immediacy, and report to the appropriate parties. Explain verbally to the client,
but do not include a written report. Repair the problem when possible. Shut down the system and call a
repair contractor.
Answer:
Determine the degree of immediacy, and report to the appropriate parties.
Question:
8. Generally, which type of item is NOT included in a home inspection?
Unsafe Defective Not present Cosmetic
Answer:
Cosmetic
Question:
9. You are approached by a real estate agent/broker to advertise in their office brochure for a fee. In turn,
they will promote your firm as a preferred vendor and recommend you. You should
accept it since it is an acceptable method of marketing.
accept only if there is nothing which precludes your responsibility to your clients.
refuse because such an arrangement may compromise your integrity.
refuse since it is a violation of ethical practice.
Answer:
refuse since it is a violation of ethical practice.
Question:
10. You complete your inspection and deliver the report to the client. The seller calls and asks what you
found on the inspection. What is your response?
Explain in detail what you found. You are not allowed to discuss your findings with them.
Tell them that nothing serious was found and not to worry.
You may discuss your findings if they are willing to fix any problems.
Answer:
You are not allowed to discuss your findings with them.
Question:
11. While inspecting the furnace you detect very high levels of carbon monoxide at the supply air registers.
You should
advise that everyone run out of the house for safety.
immediately shut off the main gas valve to disable the unit.
open windows, shut down systems, and advise immediate evaluation by an HVAC contractor.
explain that the unit will need servicing in the future to prolong its life.
Answer:
open windows, shut down systems, and advise immediate evaluation by an HVAC contractor.
, Question:
12. On a previous workday, you left a crawl space access cover off of the access to the pantry. A party fell
the next day and was injured. Which of the following insurance types will be used to pay damages?
General liability and bonding General liability and homeowners' coverage Errors and omissions and broker
liability Claims made and occurrence
Answer:
General liability and homeowners' coverage
Question:
13. What should you do in this scenario? You are on a home inspection and you detect a possible gas leak.
Vacate the property Note the problem on the inspection report Notify all those involved and the authorities
All of the above
Answer:
All of the above
Question:
14. When completing the home inspection report, what are you required to do?
Analyze geological hazards Comment on cosmetic features Give an opinion of the property location None
of the above
Answer:
None of the above
Question:
15. While inspecting the air conditioning system, you notice the return air ducts are inadequate. How do
you document this on the home inspection report?
Recommend removing all bedroom doors
Recommend installation of additional return air ducts, including bedrooms
Recommend a new air conditioning system
Recommend using portable air conditioning units
Answer:
Recommend installation of additional return air ducts, including bedrooms
Question:
16. Home inspectors are required to describe temperature when inspecting unfinished spaces. True False
Answer:
False
Question:
17. You are required to comment on which aspects regarding windows?
Absence of window panes Absence of window screens Condition of window screens All of the above
Answer:
All of the above
Question:
18. If a home has no rain gutters, what should you say on the home inspection report?
No rain gutters equals a code violation. There are no rain gutters, and the home's foundation is ruined.
There are no rain gutters. Owner must install rain gutters.
