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Communication and Professional Practice Carson Dunlop Home Inspection Study Guide Practice Questions Test Bank and Exam Preparation 2025/ 2026

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In-depth Communication and Professional Practice study guide by Carson Dunlop designed to strengthen inspector communication skills, ethical decision-making, client relations, report writing, and professional standards with solution. Includes updated practice questions, detailed answer explanations, real-world inspection scenarios, and targeted exam preparation material to enhance professionalism, improve exam performance, and support success in home inspection certification programs 2025/ 2026 with solution.

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Page 1 of 47 COMMUNICATIONCOMMUNICATION
AND PROFESSIONAL
AND PRACTICE
PROFESSIONAL
- CARSON
PRACTICE
DUNLOP
- CARSON
- HOME DUNLOP
INSPECTION
- HOME
COURSE
INSPECTION COURSE.pdf




COMMUNICATION AND PROFESSIONAL
PRACTICE - CARSON DUNLOP - HOME
INSPECTION COURSE


· appraisal inspection

Which phrase does NOT describe a home inspection?

· field review of performance

· evaluation of physical condition

· visual inspection of readily accessible, installed components

· appraisal inspection

· sampling type inspection




· an electric wall heater is activated with the control knob on the heater

Which one of these is acceptable during a home inspection?

· if a breaker is turned off, it can be turned on to test the circuit

· a pilot light for a gas fireplace can be re-lit to be sure it is working

· a winterized house can have the water turned on and later turned back off

· if the chain on a toilet handle is off, it can be operated manually

· an electric wall heater is activated with the control knob on the heater



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- HOME
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· break the home down into small inspection chunks

Which of the following things help to avoid getting overwhelmed by homes?

· go through as many open houses as you can so you make sure you've seen every kind of
home

· if the home is more than 3,000 square feet, bring two inspectors

· if the home has more than 10 rooms, book the inspection over two days

· break the home down into small inspection chunks

· on complicated homes, just check some items and extrapolate from those




· who draws up the offer for the buyer

The selling agent is the person

· who receives the entire commission

· whose sign is typically on the lawn

· who typically holds the open house

· who owns the real estate company

· who draws up the offer for the buyer




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- CARSON
- HOME DUNLOP
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- HOME
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INSPECTION COURSE.pdf

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- CARSON
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- CARSON
- HOME DUNLOP
INSPECTION
- HOME
COURSE
INSPECTION COURSE.pdf




· discuss the potential danger

When reporting the implications of a missing handrail, the inspector should

· quote a specific code violation

· discuss the potential danger

· cite a local bylaw (if known)

· indicate that the homeowner should take care of the issue

· include a more general 'against-most-building-codes' statement




· 25,000 to 35,000

What is the estimated number of home inspectors in North America?

· 5,000 to 15,000

· 10,000 to 20,000

· 25,000 to 35,000

· 35,000 to 55,000

· 50,000 to 100,000




· two and a half to three hours



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- CARSON
- HOME DUNLOP
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- HOME
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INSPECTION COURSE.pdf

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- CARSON
PRACTICE
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- CARSON
- HOME DUNLOP
INSPECTION
- HOME
COURSE
INSPECTION COURSE.pdf




The typical length of time for an inspection of a standard home is

· one and a half to two hours

· two and a half to three hours

· three and a half to four hours

· five and a half to six hours

· four and a half to five hours




· with four or fewer dwelling units

The Standards are applicable to buildings

· with four or fewer dwelling units

· with six or fewer dwelling units

· with two or fewer dwelling units

· with one dwelling unit and an apartment, maximum

· with residential and commercial units totaling not more than six




· garages and carports

The Standards apply to buildings and

· attached garages only



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