RESIDENTIAL INSPECTIONS FOR
REAL ESTATE AGENTS SAE EXAM
Questions and Answers Latest Update
2025 Graded A+
Complete the sentence: A real estate inspection is: - ANSWER A limited visual
survey and evaluation of the basic operation of the systems and com- ponents of a
structure using normal controls
Home inspectors in Texas are required to be licensed . - ANSWER b.
through the same agency as real estate license holders
c. TREC
Which of the following statements is TRUE? - ANSWER A licensed professional
inspector is responsible for the conduct of a sponsored appren- tice inspector.
Reported as having one or more deficiencies - ANSWER Deficient
Related only to appearance or aesthetics - ANSWER Cosmetic
The inspector and client agree an item is not to be inspected - ANSWER
Departure Provision
A part of a system - ANSWER Component
Capable of being approcahced, entered, or viewed without specialized equipment,
or hazard - ANSWER Accesible
A real estate inspection is a survey and basic performance
evalua- tion of the systems and components of a building using normal controls
that provides information regarding the general condition of a residence at the
time of inspection. - ANSWER Visual
is defined as the achievement of an operation, function or configuration
rela- tive to accepted industry standard practices with consideration of age and
normal wear and tear from ordinary use. - ANSWER Performance
,A real estate inspection is not intended to be a investigation or
exploratory probe to determine the cause or effect of noted by the
inspector. - ANSWER comprehensive, deficiencies
Failure to comply with the standards of practice is grounds for action. -
ANSWER Disciplinary
A , in the reasonable judgment of the inspector, is a condition that
adversely and materially affects the performance of a system, or component. -
ANSWER Deficiency
The inspector is not required to inspect anything buried, hidden, latent, or
. - ANSWER Concealed
The inspector shall fixed or installed equipment and appliances listed
herein in at least one mode with ordinary controls at typical settings. - ANSWER
Operate
InterNACHI - ANSWER Most inspection firms will have a standard property
inspection agreement for their inspectors to use. Members of The International
Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI®) may download and use
the InterNACHI® Home Inspection Agreement.
The TREC Standards of Practice define: - ANSWER The minimum requirements
for a real estate inspection conducted on a one to four
family unit that is substantially completed
According to the General Provisions of the Standards of Practice, which of the
following is an inspector NOT required to inspect? - ANSWER a. Sub-surface
drainage systems
b. Buried systems or components
c. Driveways
d. An inspector is not required to inspect any of these
A deficiency is defined as: - ANSWER Condition issues that adversely or
materially affect the performance of an item
Heating and cooling equipment, duct sys- tems, chases, and vents - ANSWER
HVAC Systems
Service panels, branch circuits, fixtures - ANSWER Electrical Systems
, Roofs, foundations, windows, doors - ANSWER Structural Systems
Swimming pools and outbuildings - ANSWER Optional Systems
an observation about a system, item, component or part found in the property and
covered in the report - ANSWER Comment
1.Structural
2.Electrical
3.Heating,Ventalation and A/C
4.Plumbing
5.Appliances
6.Optional - ANSWER Property Inspection Report
Leaks, Not enough water, dirty water - ANSWER There are 3 basic things that can
go wrong with our supply plumbing
Which statement is INCORRECT? - ANSWER Inspectors are never permitted to
make any modifications to the TREC form.
Even though there are no specific timing requirements for delivering the written
inspection report to the client, is considered standard - ANSWER 2 to 3
days
The inspection report is comprised of a checklist of 4 categories: Inspected (I), Not
Inspected (NI), Not Present (NP), and . - ANSWER Deficient (D)
Real Estate Inspector Recovery Fund - ANSWER Reimburses aggrieved persons
who suf- fered damages due to the acts of licensed inspectors
REAL ESTATE AGENTS SAE EXAM
Questions and Answers Latest Update
2025 Graded A+
Complete the sentence: A real estate inspection is: - ANSWER A limited visual
survey and evaluation of the basic operation of the systems and com- ponents of a
structure using normal controls
Home inspectors in Texas are required to be licensed . - ANSWER b.
through the same agency as real estate license holders
c. TREC
Which of the following statements is TRUE? - ANSWER A licensed professional
inspector is responsible for the conduct of a sponsored appren- tice inspector.
Reported as having one or more deficiencies - ANSWER Deficient
Related only to appearance or aesthetics - ANSWER Cosmetic
The inspector and client agree an item is not to be inspected - ANSWER
Departure Provision
A part of a system - ANSWER Component
Capable of being approcahced, entered, or viewed without specialized equipment,
or hazard - ANSWER Accesible
A real estate inspection is a survey and basic performance
evalua- tion of the systems and components of a building using normal controls
that provides information regarding the general condition of a residence at the
time of inspection. - ANSWER Visual
is defined as the achievement of an operation, function or configuration
rela- tive to accepted industry standard practices with consideration of age and
normal wear and tear from ordinary use. - ANSWER Performance
,A real estate inspection is not intended to be a investigation or
exploratory probe to determine the cause or effect of noted by the
inspector. - ANSWER comprehensive, deficiencies
Failure to comply with the standards of practice is grounds for action. -
ANSWER Disciplinary
A , in the reasonable judgment of the inspector, is a condition that
adversely and materially affects the performance of a system, or component. -
ANSWER Deficiency
The inspector is not required to inspect anything buried, hidden, latent, or
. - ANSWER Concealed
The inspector shall fixed or installed equipment and appliances listed
herein in at least one mode with ordinary controls at typical settings. - ANSWER
Operate
InterNACHI - ANSWER Most inspection firms will have a standard property
inspection agreement for their inspectors to use. Members of The International
Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI®) may download and use
the InterNACHI® Home Inspection Agreement.
The TREC Standards of Practice define: - ANSWER The minimum requirements
for a real estate inspection conducted on a one to four
family unit that is substantially completed
According to the General Provisions of the Standards of Practice, which of the
following is an inspector NOT required to inspect? - ANSWER a. Sub-surface
drainage systems
b. Buried systems or components
c. Driveways
d. An inspector is not required to inspect any of these
A deficiency is defined as: - ANSWER Condition issues that adversely or
materially affect the performance of an item
Heating and cooling equipment, duct sys- tems, chases, and vents - ANSWER
HVAC Systems
Service panels, branch circuits, fixtures - ANSWER Electrical Systems
, Roofs, foundations, windows, doors - ANSWER Structural Systems
Swimming pools and outbuildings - ANSWER Optional Systems
an observation about a system, item, component or part found in the property and
covered in the report - ANSWER Comment
1.Structural
2.Electrical
3.Heating,Ventalation and A/C
4.Plumbing
5.Appliances
6.Optional - ANSWER Property Inspection Report
Leaks, Not enough water, dirty water - ANSWER There are 3 basic things that can
go wrong with our supply plumbing
Which statement is INCORRECT? - ANSWER Inspectors are never permitted to
make any modifications to the TREC form.
Even though there are no specific timing requirements for delivering the written
inspection report to the client, is considered standard - ANSWER 2 to 3
days
The inspection report is comprised of a checklist of 4 categories: Inspected (I), Not
Inspected (NI), Not Present (NP), and . - ANSWER Deficient (D)
Real Estate Inspector Recovery Fund - ANSWER Reimburses aggrieved persons
who suf- fered damages due to the acts of licensed inspectors
