Home Inspection Test 1 Reviewed
Multiple Choices Questions and Answers
Latest 2025/2026 GRADED A+
The home inspector's job does not include: - CORRECT ANSWER-providing an opinion
on value
A typical home inspection: - CORRECT ANSWER-takes two to three hours
A home inspection usually includes: - CORRECT ANSWER-electrical, plumbing and
insulation
Which of these is not a real inspection association? - CORRECT ANSWER-Professional
Association of Degreed Home Inspectors
Which statement is false? - CORRECT ANSWER-home inspectors are building code
inspectors
Which of these is included in a typical home inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER-carport
The home inspector's job is finished: - CORRECT ANSWER-after the report is delivered
Most inspectors provide a report: - CORRECT ANSWER-within 24 to 48 hours
Inspection reports do not usually include: - CORRECT ANSWER-a plat of survey
Standards of Practice - CORRECT ANSWER-allow the client to know what to expect
,Which of the following is a real company legal structure? - CORRECT ANSWER-limited
liability company (LLC)
A sole proprietor: - CORRECT ANSWER-has no separation of liability if a claim is filed
against you
A typical general liability insurance policy provides: - CORRECT ANSWER-$1 to 2
million in coverage
Which of these additional services is licensed in most (or all) states? - CORRECT
ANSWER-termites
The pre-inspection agreement (inspection contract): - CORRECT ANSWER-should be
signed by the client before the inspection begins
Things you need to market your business: - CORRECT ANSWER-business cards,
brochures, email and a decent website
To promote your business, you should spend: - CORRECT ANSWER-3-7% of your
gross fees
You should consider doing a mailing to all past clients: - CORRECT ANSWER-a couple
of times a year
Which of these marketing methods is not effective for home inspectors? - CORRECT
ANSWER-yellow pages ads
Which of the following is not a common method of establishing an inspection fee? -
CORRECT ANSWER-overall condition of the house
,Licensing curriculums teach: - CORRECT ANSWER-technical competency
Home inspectors offer expert opinions that are: - CORRECT ANSWER-not legally
binding
The oldest and most recognized Standards of Practice are from: - CORRECT ANSWER-
ASHI
The ASHI definition of "installed": - CORRECT ANSWER-Attached such that removal
requires tools
The ASHI Standards of Practice are applicable to buildings: - CORRECT ANSWER-with
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 ANSWER-a gas leak detector
Every good home inspector is a: - CORRECT ANSWER-good communicator
The inspection order as taught in this course: - CORRECT ANSWER-top down, outside-
in
Never start an oven or dishwasher: - CORRECT ANSWER-without checking the
interior first
If any rooms or areas are blocked by stored items: - CORRECT ANSWER-be sure to
note this on the report as "restricted view"
, Dormers are: - CORRECT ANSWER-"bump outs" in the roof to gain space
Traditional underlayment has been: - CORRECT ANSWER-15 or 30 pound felt
A cricket is required on the high side of any chimney wider than: - CORRECT
ANSWER-30 inches
The top edge of counter flashing is either covered by siding or inserted into: -
CORRECT ANSWER-reglets
Which of the following is not a valley type? - CORRECT ANSWER-stacked
The most common roofing material in North America is: - CORRECT ANSWER-asphalt
A valley style unique to slate: - CORRECT ANSWER-rounded
Three typical top applications on a flat roof: - CORRECT ANSWER-gravel, flood coat,
seal coat
A flat roof is less than: - CORRECT ANSWER-2:12 slope
If you see broken chimney tiles: - CORRECT ANSWER-recommend a masonry
contractor
With "dead end" valleys you should: - CORRECT ANSWER-check the attic or ceilings
below for leaks or stains
Failed rubber at plumbing vents: - CORRECT ANSWER-is common
Multiple Choices Questions and Answers
Latest 2025/2026 GRADED A+
The home inspector's job does not include: - CORRECT ANSWER-providing an opinion
on value
A typical home inspection: - CORRECT ANSWER-takes two to three hours
A home inspection usually includes: - CORRECT ANSWER-electrical, plumbing and
insulation
Which of these is not a real inspection association? - CORRECT ANSWER-Professional
Association of Degreed Home Inspectors
Which statement is false? - CORRECT ANSWER-home inspectors are building code
inspectors
Which of these is included in a typical home inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER-carport
The home inspector's job is finished: - CORRECT ANSWER-after the report is delivered
Most inspectors provide a report: - CORRECT ANSWER-within 24 to 48 hours
Inspection reports do not usually include: - CORRECT ANSWER-a plat of survey
Standards of Practice - CORRECT ANSWER-allow the client to know what to expect
,Which of the following is a real company legal structure? - CORRECT ANSWER-limited
liability company (LLC)
A sole proprietor: - CORRECT ANSWER-has no separation of liability if a claim is filed
against you
A typical general liability insurance policy provides: - CORRECT ANSWER-$1 to 2
million in coverage
Which of these additional services is licensed in most (or all) states? - CORRECT
ANSWER-termites
The pre-inspection agreement (inspection contract): - CORRECT ANSWER-should be
signed by the client before the inspection begins
Things you need to market your business: - CORRECT ANSWER-business cards,
brochures, email and a decent website
To promote your business, you should spend: - CORRECT ANSWER-3-7% of your
gross fees
You should consider doing a mailing to all past clients: - CORRECT ANSWER-a couple
of times a year
Which of these marketing methods is not effective for home inspectors? - CORRECT
ANSWER-yellow pages ads
Which of the following is not a common method of establishing an inspection fee? -
CORRECT ANSWER-overall condition of the house
,Licensing curriculums teach: - CORRECT ANSWER-technical competency
Home inspectors offer expert opinions that are: - CORRECT ANSWER-not legally
binding
The oldest and most recognized Standards of Practice are from: - CORRECT ANSWER-
ASHI
The ASHI definition of "installed": - CORRECT ANSWER-Attached such that removal
requires tools
The ASHI Standards of Practice are applicable to buildings: - CORRECT ANSWER-with
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 ANSWER-a gas leak detector
Every good home inspector is a: - CORRECT ANSWER-good communicator
The inspection order as taught in this course: - CORRECT ANSWER-top down, outside-
in
Never start an oven or dishwasher: - CORRECT ANSWER-without checking the
interior first
If any rooms or areas are blocked by stored items: - CORRECT ANSWER-be sure to
note this on the report as "restricted view"
, Dormers are: - CORRECT ANSWER-"bump outs" in the roof to gain space
Traditional underlayment has been: - CORRECT ANSWER-15 or 30 pound felt
A cricket is required on the high side of any chimney wider than: - CORRECT
ANSWER-30 inches
The top edge of counter flashing is either covered by siding or inserted into: -
CORRECT ANSWER-reglets
Which of the following is not a valley type? - CORRECT ANSWER-stacked
The most common roofing material in North America is: - CORRECT ANSWER-asphalt
A valley style unique to slate: - CORRECT ANSWER-rounded
Three typical top applications on a flat roof: - CORRECT ANSWER-gravel, flood coat,
seal coat
A flat roof is less than: - CORRECT ANSWER-2:12 slope
If you see broken chimney tiles: - CORRECT ANSWER-recommend a masonry
contractor
With "dead end" valleys you should: - CORRECT ANSWER-check the attic or ceilings
below for leaks or stains
Failed rubber at plumbing vents: - CORRECT ANSWER-is common
