Home Inspection Test 2
Which of the following BEST describes the report statement shown below?
"The roof is in good condition for its age." - ANSWERSConclusion
Which of the following conditions would be LEAST critical to your client's safety? - ANSWERSA pin hole in the
heat exchanger
It is important to maintain a positive grade away from the structure of at LEAST _______ inch drop per
foot for six feet. - ANSWERS1 inch
The normal MINIMUM run for a residential stair tread is: - ANSWERS9 inch
Standard three light electrical testers are NOT always reliable because: - ANSWERSThree light testers will not
detect multiple wiring problems
Bulging plaster is observed high up on several bedroom walls. The primary concern is the bulging plaster
is a(n): - ANSWERSpotential safety issue
When do home inspector licenses expire? - ANSWERSOn November 30th of even numbered years
How many hours of continued education is needed for a 2 year renewal? - ANSWERS12 hours
The certificate includes what information? - ANSWERSname, license number, address and date of expiration
Illinois standards of practice are - ANSWERSthe same as ASHI standards of practice without any exclusions in
any sections
Illinois does not require probing of deteriorated areas. - ANSWERStrue
, Illinois requires reporting of visible signs of water and moisture penetration into building and signs of
condensation on building components. - ANSWERStrue
Illinois requires inspection of attached decks only not adjacent decks. - ANSWERStrue
Illinois requires inspection only of walkways, patios and driveways that lead to dwelling entrances. -
ANSWERStrue
for plumbing Illinois uses the word describe in detail instead of the word inspect. - ANSWERStrue
Illinois requires reporting on the absence of carbon monoxide and smoke detectors - ANSWERStrue
Illinois is more detailed on the heating inspection - ANSWERSrequires inspection of permanently installed
heating equipment including fans, pumps, ducts, piping, supports, registers, radiators, convectors and visible
venting systems, flues and chimney
Illinois says to simply - ANSWERSinspect installed cabinets, doors and windows. They omit the words not a
representative number.
Illinois s o p are the same for - ANSWERSroofing, a/c, insulation and ventilation, fireplaces and solid fuel
burning appliances
The inspector must have a written agreement with the client that includes the following - ANSWERSdate,
name, address of inspector, license number of inspector, the fee, list of components inspected, any exclusions
or limitations, a statement of compliance with Illinois standards and both inspector and clients signature.
if an inspector has a name change - ANSWERSmust notify idfpr in writing within 15 days of any change of
name
if an inspector is operating under an assumed name - ANSWERSmust submit certified copy of registration
assumed business name within 30 days after the registration
Which of the following BEST describes the report statement shown below?
"The roof is in good condition for its age." - ANSWERSConclusion
Which of the following conditions would be LEAST critical to your client's safety? - ANSWERSA pin hole in the
heat exchanger
It is important to maintain a positive grade away from the structure of at LEAST _______ inch drop per
foot for six feet. - ANSWERS1 inch
The normal MINIMUM run for a residential stair tread is: - ANSWERS9 inch
Standard three light electrical testers are NOT always reliable because: - ANSWERSThree light testers will not
detect multiple wiring problems
Bulging plaster is observed high up on several bedroom walls. The primary concern is the bulging plaster
is a(n): - ANSWERSpotential safety issue
When do home inspector licenses expire? - ANSWERSOn November 30th of even numbered years
How many hours of continued education is needed for a 2 year renewal? - ANSWERS12 hours
The certificate includes what information? - ANSWERSname, license number, address and date of expiration
Illinois standards of practice are - ANSWERSthe same as ASHI standards of practice without any exclusions in
any sections
Illinois does not require probing of deteriorated areas. - ANSWERStrue
, Illinois requires reporting of visible signs of water and moisture penetration into building and signs of
condensation on building components. - ANSWERStrue
Illinois requires inspection of attached decks only not adjacent decks. - ANSWERStrue
Illinois requires inspection only of walkways, patios and driveways that lead to dwelling entrances. -
ANSWERStrue
for plumbing Illinois uses the word describe in detail instead of the word inspect. - ANSWERStrue
Illinois requires reporting on the absence of carbon monoxide and smoke detectors - ANSWERStrue
Illinois is more detailed on the heating inspection - ANSWERSrequires inspection of permanently installed
heating equipment including fans, pumps, ducts, piping, supports, registers, radiators, convectors and visible
venting systems, flues and chimney
Illinois says to simply - ANSWERSinspect installed cabinets, doors and windows. They omit the words not a
representative number.
Illinois s o p are the same for - ANSWERSroofing, a/c, insulation and ventilation, fireplaces and solid fuel
burning appliances
The inspector must have a written agreement with the client that includes the following - ANSWERSdate,
name, address of inspector, license number of inspector, the fee, list of components inspected, any exclusions
or limitations, a statement of compliance with Illinois standards and both inspector and clients signature.
if an inspector has a name change - ANSWERSmust notify idfpr in writing within 15 days of any change of
name
if an inspector is operating under an assumed name - ANSWERSmust submit certified copy of registration
assumed business name within 30 days after the registration
