NHIE Practice Quiz (questions and answers)complete

Which is most likely to be considered an ethical breach by a home inspector? A. gross negligence. B. negligent misrepresentation. C. ordinary negligence. D. fraud. - Correct Answer: gross negligence. Feedback: NHIE 2015 p.602 NHIE 2019 Vol.2 p.399 Electric dryer receptacles in older houses: A. work with four-wire cords and plugs. B. may share a wire with a 120-volt receptacle C. require their own circuit D. are rated for at least 50 amps - Correct Answer: require their own circuit Feedback: Manufacturer Installation Instructions. Newer dryers require a 4 wire cord. 2 hots, a neutral and a ground. There is evidence of heavy coat of oxidation on the pictured copper water pipes. What likely caused this condition A. High humidity in the basement of the home has caused the rust. B. Corrosive atmospheres. C. Pipe was installed that way. It was exposed to the weather prior to installation. D. There is excessive moisture condensing on the pipes due to leakage. - Correct Answer: Corrosive atmospheres. Feedback: Oxidizers like bleach, battery charging stations (lead acid), flue gas from poorly vented appliances, sewer gas , et al. Will corrode copper piping and wiringSending the inspection report to which party is LEAST likely to be considered an ethical breach by a home inspector? Assume all parties attended the inspection. A. The client's parents. B. The buyer's agent. C. The seller's agent. D. The seller. - Correct Answer: The buyer's agent.