Illinois Home Inspector exam
questions and answers
What does the image below represent? ✔✔Asbestos in a home
During an inspection and subsequent investigation, the investigator must sample and
____ all homogenous areas. ✔✔Photograph
Each person in the sampling area shall wear NIOSH approved respirator. What does
NIOSH stand for? ✔✔National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety
During the process of sampling what must Certified Asbestos Investigators do that is
absolutely crucial to the investigation? ✔✔Follow state department health rules
During the sampling process, be sure to sample all materials in accord with USEPA
document "Asbestos in Buildings: Simplified Sampling Scheme for Friable Surfacing
Materials" dated ________________. ✔✔October 1985
With respect to signatures on all the forms that detail investigative procedures, what key
element must investigators be sure to do? ✔✔Follow the Chain of Custody
installed ✔✔Attached in such a manner that removal requires toolsWhich of the
following is a real company legal structure? ✔✔limited liability company (LLC)
A sole proprietor: ✔✔has no separation of liability if a claim is filed against you
A typical general liability insurance policy provides: ✔✔$1 to 2 million in coverage
Which of these additional services is licensed in most (or all) states? ✔✔termites
The pre-inspection agreement (inspection contract): ✔✔should be signed by the client
before the inspection begins
Things you need to market your business: ✔✔business cards, brochures, email and a
decent website
To promote your business, you should spend: ✔✔3-7% of your gross fees
You should consider doing a mailing to all past clients: ✔✔a couple of times a year
,Which of these marketing methods is not effective for home inspectors? ✔✔yellow
pages ads
Which of the following is not a common method of establishing an inspection fee?
✔✔overall condition of the house
Licensing curriculums teach: ✔✔technical competency
Home inspectors offer expert opinions that are: ✔✔not legally binding
The oldest and most recognized Standards of Practice are from: ✔✔ASHI
The ASHI definition of "installed": ✔✔Attached such that removal requires tools
The ASHI Standards of Practice are applicable to buildings: ✔✔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? ✔✔a gas
leak detector
Every good home inspector is a: ✔✔good communicator
Never start an oven or dishwasher: ✔✔without checking the interior first
If any rooms or areas are blocked by stored items: ✔✔be sure to note this on the report
as "restricted view"
Dormers are: ✔✔"bump outs" in the roof to gain space
Traditional underlayment has been: ✔✔15 or 30 pound felt
A cricket is required on the high side of any chimney wider than: ✔✔30 inches
The top edge of counter flashing is either covered by siding or inserted into: ✔✔reglets
Which of the following is not a valley type? ✔✔stacked
The most common roofing material in North America is: ✔✔asphalt
A valley style unique to slate: ✔✔gravel, flood coat, seal coat
A flat roof is equal to/less than: ✔✔2:12 slope
, If you see broken chimney tiles: ✔✔recommend a masonry contractor
The home inspector's job does not include: ✔✔providing an opinion on value
A typical home inspection: ✔✔takes two to three hours
A home inspection usually includes: ✔✔electrical, plumbing and insulation
The home inspector's job is finished: ✔✔after the report is delivered
Most inspectors provide a report: ✔✔within 24 to 48 hours
Inspection reports do not usually include: ✔✔a plat of survey
Standards of Practice ✔✔allow the client to know what to expect
With "dead end" valleys you should: ✔✔check the attic or ceilings below for leaks or
stains
Failed rubber at plumbing vents: ✔✔is common
Turbine vents: ✔✔are often rusted and "locked up"
Black streaks on cedar shingles from galvanized nails: ✔✔are only a cosmetic issue
Short chimneys: ✔✔can cause down-drafting into the house
Chimneys have an exterior: ✔✔chase
The top of the chimney is known as the: ✔✔crown
All chimneys must be at least 3 feet above the roof and: ✔✔2 feet taller than anything
within 10 feet
All gas vents must be a minimum of 12 inches above a roof and a minimum of: ✔✔2
feet taller than anything within 8 feet
Downspouts should be extended away from the house: ✔✔a minimum of 5 feet
As per the ASHI Standards of Practice, you are not required to inspect: ✔✔fences
A sign of a problematic crack may be: ✔✔widening from the point of origin
questions and answers
What does the image below represent? ✔✔Asbestos in a home
During an inspection and subsequent investigation, the investigator must sample and
____ all homogenous areas. ✔✔Photograph
Each person in the sampling area shall wear NIOSH approved respirator. What does
NIOSH stand for? ✔✔National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety
During the process of sampling what must Certified Asbestos Investigators do that is
absolutely crucial to the investigation? ✔✔Follow state department health rules
During the sampling process, be sure to sample all materials in accord with USEPA
document "Asbestos in Buildings: Simplified Sampling Scheme for Friable Surfacing
Materials" dated ________________. ✔✔October 1985
With respect to signatures on all the forms that detail investigative procedures, what key
element must investigators be sure to do? ✔✔Follow the Chain of Custody
installed ✔✔Attached in such a manner that removal requires toolsWhich of the
following is a real company legal structure? ✔✔limited liability company (LLC)
A sole proprietor: ✔✔has no separation of liability if a claim is filed against you
A typical general liability insurance policy provides: ✔✔$1 to 2 million in coverage
Which of these additional services is licensed in most (or all) states? ✔✔termites
The pre-inspection agreement (inspection contract): ✔✔should be signed by the client
before the inspection begins
Things you need to market your business: ✔✔business cards, brochures, email and a
decent website
To promote your business, you should spend: ✔✔3-7% of your gross fees
You should consider doing a mailing to all past clients: ✔✔a couple of times a year
,Which of these marketing methods is not effective for home inspectors? ✔✔yellow
pages ads
Which of the following is not a common method of establishing an inspection fee?
✔✔overall condition of the house
Licensing curriculums teach: ✔✔technical competency
Home inspectors offer expert opinions that are: ✔✔not legally binding
The oldest and most recognized Standards of Practice are from: ✔✔ASHI
The ASHI definition of "installed": ✔✔Attached such that removal requires tools
The ASHI Standards of Practice are applicable to buildings: ✔✔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? ✔✔a gas
leak detector
Every good home inspector is a: ✔✔good communicator
Never start an oven or dishwasher: ✔✔without checking the interior first
If any rooms or areas are blocked by stored items: ✔✔be sure to note this on the report
as "restricted view"
Dormers are: ✔✔"bump outs" in the roof to gain space
Traditional underlayment has been: ✔✔15 or 30 pound felt
A cricket is required on the high side of any chimney wider than: ✔✔30 inches
The top edge of counter flashing is either covered by siding or inserted into: ✔✔reglets
Which of the following is not a valley type? ✔✔stacked
The most common roofing material in North America is: ✔✔asphalt
A valley style unique to slate: ✔✔gravel, flood coat, seal coat
A flat roof is equal to/less than: ✔✔2:12 slope
, If you see broken chimney tiles: ✔✔recommend a masonry contractor
The home inspector's job does not include: ✔✔providing an opinion on value
A typical home inspection: ✔✔takes two to three hours
A home inspection usually includes: ✔✔electrical, plumbing and insulation
The home inspector's job is finished: ✔✔after the report is delivered
Most inspectors provide a report: ✔✔within 24 to 48 hours
Inspection reports do not usually include: ✔✔a plat of survey
Standards of Practice ✔✔allow the client to know what to expect
With "dead end" valleys you should: ✔✔check the attic or ceilings below for leaks or
stains
Failed rubber at plumbing vents: ✔✔is common
Turbine vents: ✔✔are often rusted and "locked up"
Black streaks on cedar shingles from galvanized nails: ✔✔are only a cosmetic issue
Short chimneys: ✔✔can cause down-drafting into the house
Chimneys have an exterior: ✔✔chase
The top of the chimney is known as the: ✔✔crown
All chimneys must be at least 3 feet above the roof and: ✔✔2 feet taller than anything
within 10 feet
All gas vents must be a minimum of 12 inches above a roof and a minimum of: ✔✔2
feet taller than anything within 8 feet
Downspouts should be extended away from the house: ✔✔a minimum of 5 feet
As per the ASHI Standards of Practice, you are not required to inspect: ✔✔fences
A sign of a problematic crack may be: ✔✔widening from the point of origin
