TEXAS REAL ESTATE INSPECTOR EXAM: 200 LAW
MODULE EXAM QUESTIONS & DETAILED RATIONALES
1. According to the Texas Occupations Code, which of the following
best defines a "real estate inspection"?
A. A comprehensive engineering analysis of a property's structural
integrity.
B. A written or oral opinion as to the condition of the improvements to
real property.
C. A guarantee that all systems in a home are functioning correctly.
D. An appraisal of the property's market value based on its condition.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1102.001(9) defines a
real estate inspection as a written or oral opinion as to the condition of
the improvements to real property, including structural items, electrical
items, mechanical systems, plumbing systems, or equipment .
2. Who appoints the members of the Texas Real Estate Inspector
Committee?
A. The Governor of Texas.
B. The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC).
C. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
D. The Texas Association of Realtors.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Under the Texas Occupations Code, the Texas Real Estate
,Inspector Committee is an advisory committee appointed by the Texas
Real Estate Commission (TREC) .
3. What is the primary role of the Texas Real Estate Inspector
Committee?
A. To enforce the Standards of Practice.
B. To issue and revoke inspector licenses.
C. To recommend rules and standards to TREC.
D. To set the fee schedule for inspections.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The committee's duties include recommending rules relating
to inspections, including education, experience, exams, and the
Standards of Practice, as well as the code of professional conduct.
4. What is the key difference between direct and indirect supervision
for an apprentice inspector?
A. Direct supervision requires the sponsor to review the report within
24 hours.
B. Indirect supervision requires the sponsor to be physically present at
the inspection.
C. Direct supervision means the sponsoring inspector is physically
present at the inspection.
D. There is no difference; the terms are used interchangeably in the
statute.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The primary difference is that direct supervision requires the
sponsoring inspector to be physically present at the inspection site,
while indirect supervision does not require physical presence but does
require the sponsor to review the report.
,5. To be eligible for a real estate inspector license, a previous license
holder must have held a license in what time frame preceding the
date of application?
A. The preceding 6-month period.
B. The preceding 12-month period.
C. The preceding 24-month period.
D. The preceding 36-month period.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An applicant is eligible for a real estate inspector license if
they held a level of license in the 24-month period preceding the date
of application filing and are sponsored if needed.
6. What is required to be eligible to be a sponsoring inspector for an
apprentice or real estate inspector?
A. A minimum of 5 years of experience as a professional inspector.
B. Completion of at least 200 inspections as a professional inspector.
C. A bachelor's degree in a related field.
D. Approval from the local real estate board.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To be a sponsoring inspector, a professional inspector must
have completed at least 200 inspections as a professional inspector.
7. What is the minimum level of liability insurance required for the
issuance of an inspector license?
A. $50,000 per occurrence.
B. $100,000 per occurrence.
C. $250,000 per occurrence.
D. $500,000 per occurrence.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An inspector must maintain financial responsibility in the
, form of a liability insurance policy with a minimum limit of $100,000 per
occurrence .
8. The required liability insurance for inspectors protects against
claims related to which of the following?
A. Subchapter G, which covers prohibited acts.
B. Subchapter A, which covers general provisions.
C. Subchapter C, which covers license requirements.
D. Subchapter F, which covers enforcement.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The insurance requirement protects against violations of
Subchapter G of the Occupations Code, which outlines prohibited acts
for inspectors.
9. What is the term of expiration for an inspector's license?
A. 1 year.
B. 2 years.
C. 3 years.
D. 4 years.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An inspector's license expires on a period not to exceed 24
months, meaning it must be renewed every 2 years.
10. What is necessary for an inspector to renew their license?
A. Complete 16 hours of continuing education and pay a renewal fee.
B. Pay a renewal fee and provide proof of insurance.
C. Submit a new fingerprint card and pay a renewal fee.
D. Provide proof of insurance and complete a background check.
Correct Answer: B
MODULE EXAM QUESTIONS & DETAILED RATIONALES
1. According to the Texas Occupations Code, which of the following
best defines a "real estate inspection"?
A. A comprehensive engineering analysis of a property's structural
integrity.
B. A written or oral opinion as to the condition of the improvements to
real property.
C. A guarantee that all systems in a home are functioning correctly.
D. An appraisal of the property's market value based on its condition.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1102.001(9) defines a
real estate inspection as a written or oral opinion as to the condition of
the improvements to real property, including structural items, electrical
items, mechanical systems, plumbing systems, or equipment .
2. Who appoints the members of the Texas Real Estate Inspector
Committee?
A. The Governor of Texas.
B. The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC).
C. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
D. The Texas Association of Realtors.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Under the Texas Occupations Code, the Texas Real Estate
,Inspector Committee is an advisory committee appointed by the Texas
Real Estate Commission (TREC) .
3. What is the primary role of the Texas Real Estate Inspector
Committee?
A. To enforce the Standards of Practice.
B. To issue and revoke inspector licenses.
C. To recommend rules and standards to TREC.
D. To set the fee schedule for inspections.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The committee's duties include recommending rules relating
to inspections, including education, experience, exams, and the
Standards of Practice, as well as the code of professional conduct.
4. What is the key difference between direct and indirect supervision
for an apprentice inspector?
A. Direct supervision requires the sponsor to review the report within
24 hours.
B. Indirect supervision requires the sponsor to be physically present at
the inspection.
C. Direct supervision means the sponsoring inspector is physically
present at the inspection.
D. There is no difference; the terms are used interchangeably in the
statute.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The primary difference is that direct supervision requires the
sponsoring inspector to be physically present at the inspection site,
while indirect supervision does not require physical presence but does
require the sponsor to review the report.
,5. To be eligible for a real estate inspector license, a previous license
holder must have held a license in what time frame preceding the
date of application?
A. The preceding 6-month period.
B. The preceding 12-month period.
C. The preceding 24-month period.
D. The preceding 36-month period.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An applicant is eligible for a real estate inspector license if
they held a level of license in the 24-month period preceding the date
of application filing and are sponsored if needed.
6. What is required to be eligible to be a sponsoring inspector for an
apprentice or real estate inspector?
A. A minimum of 5 years of experience as a professional inspector.
B. Completion of at least 200 inspections as a professional inspector.
C. A bachelor's degree in a related field.
D. Approval from the local real estate board.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To be a sponsoring inspector, a professional inspector must
have completed at least 200 inspections as a professional inspector.
7. What is the minimum level of liability insurance required for the
issuance of an inspector license?
A. $50,000 per occurrence.
B. $100,000 per occurrence.
C. $250,000 per occurrence.
D. $500,000 per occurrence.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An inspector must maintain financial responsibility in the
, form of a liability insurance policy with a minimum limit of $100,000 per
occurrence .
8. The required liability insurance for inspectors protects against
claims related to which of the following?
A. Subchapter G, which covers prohibited acts.
B. Subchapter A, which covers general provisions.
C. Subchapter C, which covers license requirements.
D. Subchapter F, which covers enforcement.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The insurance requirement protects against violations of
Subchapter G of the Occupations Code, which outlines prohibited acts
for inspectors.
9. What is the term of expiration for an inspector's license?
A. 1 year.
B. 2 years.
C. 3 years.
D. 4 years.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An inspector's license expires on a period not to exceed 24
months, meaning it must be renewed every 2 years.
10. What is necessary for an inspector to renew their license?
A. Complete 16 hours of continuing education and pay a renewal fee.
B. Pay a renewal fee and provide proof of insurance.
C. Submit a new fingerprint card and pay a renewal fee.
D. Provide proof of insurance and complete a background check.
Correct Answer: B
