Home Inspector Practice exam #1
questions and answers
Which of the following is the most common and most destructive wood-destroying
insect? ✔✔Termites
A home inspection is supposed to be: ✔✔Visual and non-invasive
Which of the following is a crystalline deposit on surfaces of masonry, stucco or
concrete and has a whitish appearance? ✔✔Efflorescence
You are inspecting a flat roof and observe ponding water in an area of 20'x10 and is 1"
deep. Estimate the additional load on the roof due to the ponding water. ✔✔1040 lb
Which of the following plumbing traps are not allowed and sometimes illegal? ✔✔S-
Trap
What is the purpose of a plumbing trap? ✔✔To retain a small amount of water after the
fixtures use to create a seal and prevent bacteria from traveling back up the drain.Which
of the following best describes the statement shown below that appears in a typical
home inspection report? ✔✔Conclusion
Which of the following conditions would be least critical to your clients safety? ✔✔A pin
hole in the heat exchanger
It is important to maintain a positive grade away from a structure of at least _____ inch
drop per foot for the first 6 feet. ✔✔1
The minimum run for a residential stair tread is ✔✔9 in
Standard three light electrical testers are not 100% reliable because ✔✔Three- light
testers will not detect multiple wiring problems.
Bulging plaster is observed high up on several bedroom walls. The primary concern is
that the bulging plaster is a __________ ✔✔Potential safety issue
When calculating the cooling loads for an HVAC system, what are the types of heat
transfer that must be taken into account? ✔✔Sensible and latent heat
Which of the following materials would be most likely to have the highest R-value?
✔✔6" fiberglass batt insulation
, As a home inspector, you can often determine the approximate age of a home by
observing how it was constructed. Which of the following choices represents the method
of construction that is the oldest? ✔✔Post and beam construction
Which of the following locations is often prone to a deficiency when inspecting exterior
insulation and finishing (EIFS) walls system? ✔✔At the corners of the installation
During an inspection, you observe that a heat pump is not working and also that the
condensate pan under the air handler is full of water. What probably happened?
✔✔Since the pan was full, the condensate overflow switch turned the unit off in order to
ensure the condensate did not spill.
(T/F) Home inspectors can never be sued because they are protected by the latest
codes and jurisdiction. ✔✔FALSE
Fill in the blank. The V-3 rule states that a wall can usually be considered unsafe if it
leans to such an extent that a plumbing line passing through its center of gravity does
not fall inside the middle _____________ of its bass. ✔✔One-third
What's the definition of a Collar Beam? ✔✔Nominal 1 or 2 inch thick members which
connect opposite roof rafters.
Which of the following is not up to code? ✔✔Egress windows must have a clear height
of at least 16 inches.
Which of the following is not typical during an aluminum siding inspection?
✔✔Removing a piece of siding in order to inspect the wood beneath
When inspecting a home, you observe a whitish, cottony growth on the surface of the
baseboards. Which of the following types of fungi is it? ✔✔White-rot fungi
Which should never be included in your report after a pool inspection? ✔✔The risk and
probability of children falling in the pool
Which of the following is a benefit or right for which the parties to a contract must
bargain? ✔✔Consideration
One who has contracted to be responsible for another or one who assumes
responsibilities or debts in the event of default is known as the _________ ✔✔Surety
Which of the following is not a solid fuel heating device? ✔✔An electric heater
Is the roofing material on a house considered a part of the roof drainage system? ✔✔No
questions and answers
Which of the following is the most common and most destructive wood-destroying
insect? ✔✔Termites
A home inspection is supposed to be: ✔✔Visual and non-invasive
Which of the following is a crystalline deposit on surfaces of masonry, stucco or
concrete and has a whitish appearance? ✔✔Efflorescence
You are inspecting a flat roof and observe ponding water in an area of 20'x10 and is 1"
deep. Estimate the additional load on the roof due to the ponding water. ✔✔1040 lb
Which of the following plumbing traps are not allowed and sometimes illegal? ✔✔S-
Trap
What is the purpose of a plumbing trap? ✔✔To retain a small amount of water after the
fixtures use to create a seal and prevent bacteria from traveling back up the drain.Which
of the following best describes the statement shown below that appears in a typical
home inspection report? ✔✔Conclusion
Which of the following conditions would be least critical to your clients safety? ✔✔A pin
hole in the heat exchanger
It is important to maintain a positive grade away from a structure of at least _____ inch
drop per foot for the first 6 feet. ✔✔1
The minimum run for a residential stair tread is ✔✔9 in
Standard three light electrical testers are not 100% reliable because ✔✔Three- light
testers will not detect multiple wiring problems.
Bulging plaster is observed high up on several bedroom walls. The primary concern is
that the bulging plaster is a __________ ✔✔Potential safety issue
When calculating the cooling loads for an HVAC system, what are the types of heat
transfer that must be taken into account? ✔✔Sensible and latent heat
Which of the following materials would be most likely to have the highest R-value?
✔✔6" fiberglass batt insulation
, As a home inspector, you can often determine the approximate age of a home by
observing how it was constructed. Which of the following choices represents the method
of construction that is the oldest? ✔✔Post and beam construction
Which of the following locations is often prone to a deficiency when inspecting exterior
insulation and finishing (EIFS) walls system? ✔✔At the corners of the installation
During an inspection, you observe that a heat pump is not working and also that the
condensate pan under the air handler is full of water. What probably happened?
✔✔Since the pan was full, the condensate overflow switch turned the unit off in order to
ensure the condensate did not spill.
(T/F) Home inspectors can never be sued because they are protected by the latest
codes and jurisdiction. ✔✔FALSE
Fill in the blank. The V-3 rule states that a wall can usually be considered unsafe if it
leans to such an extent that a plumbing line passing through its center of gravity does
not fall inside the middle _____________ of its bass. ✔✔One-third
What's the definition of a Collar Beam? ✔✔Nominal 1 or 2 inch thick members which
connect opposite roof rafters.
Which of the following is not up to code? ✔✔Egress windows must have a clear height
of at least 16 inches.
Which of the following is not typical during an aluminum siding inspection?
✔✔Removing a piece of siding in order to inspect the wood beneath
When inspecting a home, you observe a whitish, cottony growth on the surface of the
baseboards. Which of the following types of fungi is it? ✔✔White-rot fungi
Which should never be included in your report after a pool inspection? ✔✔The risk and
probability of children falling in the pool
Which of the following is a benefit or right for which the parties to a contract must
bargain? ✔✔Consideration
One who has contracted to be responsible for another or one who assumes
responsibilities or debts in the event of default is known as the _________ ✔✔Surety
Which of the following is not a solid fuel heating device? ✔✔An electric heater
Is the roofing material on a house considered a part of the roof drainage system? ✔✔No
