TREC-Texas State Home Inspector Exam Prep Questions With Correct Answers

Business should be conducted in a manner which: (a) Maintains maximum profitability to the inspector (b) Assures the client of the inspector's independence from outside influences (c) Presents a neat and clean appearance (d) Compromises the inspector's ability to render fair and impartial opinions - Answer Assures the client of the inspector's independence from outside influences All advertising distributed by real estate inspectors must include: (a) The name of the inspector or assumed name (b) A table of prices and charges (c) The inspectors license number (d) A and C - Answer A and C Regarding scope and depth of real estate inspections, an inspector must first adhere to all rules: (a) Found within the language of the trade associations with which they are affiliated (b) Set forth in the language of the provisions by the state legislature (c) Dictated by a corporate partnership agreement (d) Agreed to, in writing, by the client - Answer Set forth in the language of the provisions by the state legislature During inspection, mechanical and electrical systems and appliances are: (a) Beyond the scope of a visual inspection (b) Only operated in normal modes and operating ranges (c) Operated at their limit capacity (d) Tested for the presence of dedicated GFCI protective circuits - Answer Only operated in normal modes and operating ranges The inspector is required to render a written report in a format promulgated by the state: (a) In all cases (b) Unless a different format is required by an agency of the federal government (c) Unless a different format is required by a client who buys or sells property in the due course of the client's business (d) B and C - Answer Unless a different format is required by an agency of the federal government Inspectors are usually required to: (a) Inspect for the presence of toxic or hazardous wastes (b) Inspect for code compliance (c) Inspect for the efficiency of heating and air conditioning systems (d) None of the above - Answer None of the above The inspection of foundation, grading, and drainage does not require observations regarding: (a) Crawlspace areas (b) Crawlspace ventilation (c) Nearby tree roots (d) Lead paint - Answer Lead paint Roof inspections always require: (a) Walking on the roof (b) Identification of the roof covering material (c) Projecting and reporting the remaining life expectancy of the roof covering (d) A and B - Answer A and B Inspectors should report the approximate depth of attic insulation: (a) Whenever the attic space cannot be entered for inspection (b) Whenever inadequate insulation is suspected (c) Whenever the insulation is visible (d) None of the above - Answer Whenever the insulation is visible Inspectors are not required to report: (a) Damaged or missing glass panes in window frames (b) Fogging or other evidence of broken seals in insulated windows (c) Burglar bars or grates at bedroom windows which interfere with egress (d) The absence of storm doors - Answer The absence of storm doors Inspectors are required to inspect: (a) Operation of doors (b) Operation of awnings (c) Operation of shutters (d) The condition of paints and stains - Answer Operation of doors During the inspection of a fireplace, inspectors look for: (a) Adequacy of flue drafting (b) Presence and adequacy of non-combustible hearth extension (c) Presence and condition of coping or crown flashing, spark arrestor, and rain cap (d) B and C - Answer B and C During electrical inspections: (a) Integrity of service entrance cables and insulation are observed (b) The presence or absence of a system grounding electrode is observed (c) Inspection is made for the compatibility of overcurrent protectors with wire sizes in use (d) All of the above - Answer All of the above Electrical receptacles are not inspected for: (a) Correct polarity (b) Circuit grounding (c) Evidence of excess heat (d) Correct voltage - Answer Correct voltage GFCI protection is not required for receptacles: (a) At all bathroom locations (b) At garage locations (c) Within 6 feet of sinks (d) Within 5 feet of furnace blower locations - Answer Within 5 feet of furnace blower locations Inspectors are not required to: (a) Determine the operability of heating elements in electric furnaces (b) Observe the type, condition, draft, and termination of gas furnace flues (c) Inspect gas furnace burners for scale buildup (d) Fully evaluate the integrity of the heat exchanger in gas fired furnaces - Answer Fully evaluate the integrity of the heat exchanger in gas fired furnaces Inspectors are required to: (a) Observe for the presence and condition of insulation on air conditioner vapor lines and primary condensate drain lines (b) Operate air conditioner systems when the outdoor temperature is below 60 degrees (c) Inspect air conditioner condensing units for the condition of fins (d) A and C - Answer A and C Inspectors are not required to: (a) Measure the pressure of air conditioner system refrigerant (b) Determine the presence of refrigerant leaks (c) Report adequacy of air conditioner capacity as related to the homes square footage (d) All of the above - Answer All of the above During plumbing system inspection, observation must be made regarding: (a) Type and condition of accessible and visible supply pipes (b) Exterior plumbing components such as water mains, private sewers, and water wells (c) Free standing appliances (d) Effectiveness of anti-siphon devices - Answer Type and condition of accessible and visible supply pipes