ADVANCED INSPECTOR EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWER WITH DETAILED EXPLANATI

ADVANCED INSPECTOR EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWER WITH DETAILED EXPLANATION
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Advanced Inspector Practice Exam
Exam Based on ICC Special Inspection Requirements, Advanced Structural,
Mechanical, and Coating Inspection Standards


PART 1: SPECIAL INSPECTION & CODE REQUIREMENTS
1. ICC exams are based on which primary document?
A) ACI
B) IBC
C) ASTM
D) ASCE
Correct Answer: B) IBC
Explanation: The International Building Code (IBC) is the foundational document
for ICC certification exams, including those for special inspectors .


2. Who should the special inspector notify upon arrival to the jobsite?
A) The Building Official
B) The Contractor

,C) The Owner
D) The RDP
Correct Answer: B) The Contractor
Explanation: The special inspector is required to coordinate with the contractor
upon arrival to understand the day's work schedule and site conditions .


3. Who is in charge of giving "approval to proceed"?
A) The Building Official
B) The Contractor
C) The Owner
D) The RDP
Correct Answer: A) The Building Official
Explanation: Only the building official has the authority to grant final approval to
proceed with construction, as the AHJ .


4. Who should NOT hire the special inspector?
A) The Building Official
B) The Contractor
C) The Owner
D) The RDP
Correct Answer: B) The Contractor
Explanation: The owner or the RDP acting as the owner's agent is required to hire
the special inspector. The contractor cannot hire the special inspector to maintain
independence .


5. Whose job is it to ensure that the special inspector has an approved set of
plans?

, A) The Building Official
B) The Contractor
C) The Owner
D) The RDP
Correct Answer: B) The Contractor
Explanation: The contractor is responsible for providing the special inspector with
an approved set of plans on the jobsite .


6. Who prepares the statement of special inspections?
A) The Building Official
B) The Contractor
C) The Owner
D) The RDP
Correct Answer: D) The RDP
Explanation: The registered design professional in responsible charge prepares the
statement of special inspections, identifying required inspection items .


7. When should progress reports be turned in by the special inspector?
A) Daily
B) Weekly
C) On a timely basis as determined by the building official
D) At project completion only
Correct Answer: C) On a timely basis as determined by the building official
Explanation: Progress reports must be submitted on a schedule determined by the
building official, typically at regular intervals .


8. Can a material not listed in the IBC be used for construction?