ICA SCHOOL EXAM QUESTIONS
The-home-inspector's-job-does-not-include
A.-producing-a-written-report
B.-providing-an-opinion-on-value
C.-providing-an-opinion-on-overall-condition
D.-following-a-set-of-Standards-of-Practice---ans---Providing-an-opinion-on-value
A-typical-home-inspection
A.-takes-two-to-three-hours
B.-takes-about-90-minutes
C.-takes-45-minutes
D.-takes-5-hours---ans---Takes-two-to-three-hours
A-home-inspection-usually-includes
A.-attics,-roofing-and-landscaping
B.-soil-conditions,-garages-and-windows
C.-underground-utilities,-toilets-and-siding
D.-electrical,-plumbing-and-insulation---ans---Electrical,-Plumbing-and-insulation
Which-of-these-is-not-a-real-inspection-association?
A.-American-Society-of-Home-Inspectors
B.-National-Association-of-Home-Inspectors
C.-Professional-Association-of-Degreed-Home-Inspectors
D.-International-Association-of-Certified-Home-Inspectors---ans---Professional-
Association-of-Degreed-Home-Inspectors
Which-statement-is-false?
A.-home-inspectors-are-function-and-safety-inspectors
B.-home-inspectors-are-building-code-inspectors
C.-home-inspectors-can-neither-pass-nor-fail-a-house
D.-home-inspectors-should-always-follow-a-set-of-Standards-of-Practice---ans---Home-
inspectors-are-building-code-inspectors
Which-of-these-is-included-in-a-typical-home-inspection?
A.-hot-tub
B.-outbuilding
C.-carport
D.-indoor-swimming-pool---ans---Carport
,The-home-inspector's-job-is-finished
A.-after-the-report-is-delivered
B.-after-getting-paid
C.-when-the-door-is-locked
D.-when-the-buyer-closes-the-deal---ans---After-the-report-is-delivered
Most-inspectors-provide-a-report
A.-within-5-business-days
B.-within-24-to-48-hours
C.-within-30-minutes
D.-prior-to-closing---ans---within-24-to-48-hours
Inspection-reports-do-not-usually-include
A.-a-plat-of-survey
B.-maintenance-booklets
C.-defect-photos
D.-checklists---ans---A-Plat-of-survey
Standards-of-Practice
A.-define-the-cost-of-each-inspection-based-on-square-footage
B.-allow-the-client-to-know-what-to-expect
C.-are-developed-by-each-home-inspector-as-needed
D.-require-the-inspector-to-include-every-item-in-a-home---ans---Require-the-inspector-to-
include-every-item-in-a-home
Which-of-the-following-is-a-real-company-legal-structure?
A.-bi-lateral-partnership
B.-double-proprietor
C.-limited-liability-company-(LLC)
D.-B-corporation---ans---Limited-Liability-Company
A-sole-proprietor
A.-is-the-most-complicated-form-of-business-legal-structure
B.-is-expensive-to-set-up
C.-is-more-complicated-for-taxes
D.-has-no-separation-of-liability-if-a-claim-is-filed-against-you---ans---has-no-separation-of-
liability-if-a-claim-is-filed-against-you
A-typical-general-liability-insurance-policy-provides
A.-$5000-in-coverage
B.-$1-to-2-million-in-coverage
C.-$10-to-20-million-in-coverage
D.-$75,000-in-coverage---ans---$1-to-2-million-in-coverage
Which-of-these-additional-services-is-licensed-in-most-(or-all)-states?
,A.-mold
B.-energy-audits
C.-EIFS
D.-termites---ans---EIFS
The-pre-inspection-agreement-(inspection-contract)
A.-should-be-signed-by-the-client-before-the-inspection-begins
B.-should-be-signed-by-the-client-after-the-inspection-is-completed
C.-should-be-signed-by-the-client-when-the-report-is-delivered
D.-should-be-used-only-in-states-that-require-it---ans---Should-be-signed-by-the-client-
before-the-inspection-begins
Things-you-need-to-market-your-business
A.-business-cards,-brochures,-email-and-newspaper-advertising
B.-business-cards,-brochures,-and-a-neighborhood-mailing-list
C.-business-cards,-brochures,-email-and-a-decent-website
D.-email,-a-website,-and-several-billboards-near-major-highways---ans---business-cards,-
brochures,-email-and-a-decent-website
To-promote-your-business,-you-should-spend
A.-10%-of-your-gross-fees
B.-1-3%-of-your-gross-fees
C.-15%-of-your-gross-fees
D.-3-7%-of-your-gross-fees---ans---3-7%-of-your-gross-fees
You-should-consider-doing-a-mailing-to-all-past-clients
A.-a-couple-of-times-a-year
B.-monthly
C.-every-three-years
D.-when-business-slows-down---ans---a-couple-times-a-year
Which-of-these-marketing-methods-is-not-effective-for-home-inspectors?
A.-real-estate-agent-marketing
B.-yellow-pages-ads
C.-web-sites
D.-social-media---ans---yellow-pages-ads
Which-of-the-following-is-not-a-common-method-of-establishing-an-inspection-fee?
A.-total-square-footage-of-house
B.-number-of-rooms
C.-overall-condition-of-the-house
D.-list-price---ans---overall-condition-of-the-house
Licensing-curriculums-teach
A.-home-design
B.-technical-competency
, C.-marketing
D.-industrial-inspection---ans---technical-competency
Home-inspectors-offer-expert-opinions-that-are
A.-enforced-by-code-inspectors
B.-not-legally-binding
C.-entered-into-the-permanent-property-record
D.-included-with-the-plat-of-survey---ans---included-with-the-plat-of-survey
The-oldest-and-most-recognized-Standards-of-Practice-are-from
A.-iNACHI
B.-NAHI
C.-ASTM
D.-ASHI---ans---ASHI
The-ASHI-definition-of-"installed"
A.-Secured-with-screws,-bolts,-nails-or-rivets
B.-Permanently-attached-to-the-house
C.-Attached-such-that-removal-requires-tools
D.-Can-only-be-removed-by-a-qualified-tradesperson---ans---Attached-such-that-removal-
requires-tools
The-ASHI-Standards-of-Practice-are-applicable-to-buildings
A.-with-four-or-fewer-dwelling-units-and-their-garages-or-carports
B.-that-are-single-family-residential-only
C.-with-six-or-fewer-dwelling-units-and-their-garages-or-carports
D.-with-residential-or-commercial-functions---ans---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.-a-gas-leak-detector
B.-ladder
C.-GFCI-outlet-tester
D.-screwdriver---ans---A-gas-leak-detector
Every-good-home-inspector-is-a
A.-good-businessperson
B.-good-communicator
C.-former-contractor
D.-good-marketer---ans---good-communicator
The-inspection-order-as-taught-in-this-course
A.-bottom-up,-inside-out
B.-top-down,-inside-out
C.-bottom-up,-outside-in
D.-top-down,-outside-in---ans---top-down,-outside-in
The-home-inspector's-job-does-not-include
A.-producing-a-written-report
B.-providing-an-opinion-on-value
C.-providing-an-opinion-on-overall-condition
D.-following-a-set-of-Standards-of-Practice---ans---Providing-an-opinion-on-value
A-typical-home-inspection
A.-takes-two-to-three-hours
B.-takes-about-90-minutes
C.-takes-45-minutes
D.-takes-5-hours---ans---Takes-two-to-three-hours
A-home-inspection-usually-includes
A.-attics,-roofing-and-landscaping
B.-soil-conditions,-garages-and-windows
C.-underground-utilities,-toilets-and-siding
D.-electrical,-plumbing-and-insulation---ans---Electrical,-Plumbing-and-insulation
Which-of-these-is-not-a-real-inspection-association?
A.-American-Society-of-Home-Inspectors
B.-National-Association-of-Home-Inspectors
C.-Professional-Association-of-Degreed-Home-Inspectors
D.-International-Association-of-Certified-Home-Inspectors---ans---Professional-
Association-of-Degreed-Home-Inspectors
Which-statement-is-false?
A.-home-inspectors-are-function-and-safety-inspectors
B.-home-inspectors-are-building-code-inspectors
C.-home-inspectors-can-neither-pass-nor-fail-a-house
D.-home-inspectors-should-always-follow-a-set-of-Standards-of-Practice---ans---Home-
inspectors-are-building-code-inspectors
Which-of-these-is-included-in-a-typical-home-inspection?
A.-hot-tub
B.-outbuilding
C.-carport
D.-indoor-swimming-pool---ans---Carport
,The-home-inspector's-job-is-finished
A.-after-the-report-is-delivered
B.-after-getting-paid
C.-when-the-door-is-locked
D.-when-the-buyer-closes-the-deal---ans---After-the-report-is-delivered
Most-inspectors-provide-a-report
A.-within-5-business-days
B.-within-24-to-48-hours
C.-within-30-minutes
D.-prior-to-closing---ans---within-24-to-48-hours
Inspection-reports-do-not-usually-include
A.-a-plat-of-survey
B.-maintenance-booklets
C.-defect-photos
D.-checklists---ans---A-Plat-of-survey
Standards-of-Practice
A.-define-the-cost-of-each-inspection-based-on-square-footage
B.-allow-the-client-to-know-what-to-expect
C.-are-developed-by-each-home-inspector-as-needed
D.-require-the-inspector-to-include-every-item-in-a-home---ans---Require-the-inspector-to-
include-every-item-in-a-home
Which-of-the-following-is-a-real-company-legal-structure?
A.-bi-lateral-partnership
B.-double-proprietor
C.-limited-liability-company-(LLC)
D.-B-corporation---ans---Limited-Liability-Company
A-sole-proprietor
A.-is-the-most-complicated-form-of-business-legal-structure
B.-is-expensive-to-set-up
C.-is-more-complicated-for-taxes
D.-has-no-separation-of-liability-if-a-claim-is-filed-against-you---ans---has-no-separation-of-
liability-if-a-claim-is-filed-against-you
A-typical-general-liability-insurance-policy-provides
A.-$5000-in-coverage
B.-$1-to-2-million-in-coverage
C.-$10-to-20-million-in-coverage
D.-$75,000-in-coverage---ans---$1-to-2-million-in-coverage
Which-of-these-additional-services-is-licensed-in-most-(or-all)-states?
,A.-mold
B.-energy-audits
C.-EIFS
D.-termites---ans---EIFS
The-pre-inspection-agreement-(inspection-contract)
A.-should-be-signed-by-the-client-before-the-inspection-begins
B.-should-be-signed-by-the-client-after-the-inspection-is-completed
C.-should-be-signed-by-the-client-when-the-report-is-delivered
D.-should-be-used-only-in-states-that-require-it---ans---Should-be-signed-by-the-client-
before-the-inspection-begins
Things-you-need-to-market-your-business
A.-business-cards,-brochures,-email-and-newspaper-advertising
B.-business-cards,-brochures,-and-a-neighborhood-mailing-list
C.-business-cards,-brochures,-email-and-a-decent-website
D.-email,-a-website,-and-several-billboards-near-major-highways---ans---business-cards,-
brochures,-email-and-a-decent-website
To-promote-your-business,-you-should-spend
A.-10%-of-your-gross-fees
B.-1-3%-of-your-gross-fees
C.-15%-of-your-gross-fees
D.-3-7%-of-your-gross-fees---ans---3-7%-of-your-gross-fees
You-should-consider-doing-a-mailing-to-all-past-clients
A.-a-couple-of-times-a-year
B.-monthly
C.-every-three-years
D.-when-business-slows-down---ans---a-couple-times-a-year
Which-of-these-marketing-methods-is-not-effective-for-home-inspectors?
A.-real-estate-agent-marketing
B.-yellow-pages-ads
C.-web-sites
D.-social-media---ans---yellow-pages-ads
Which-of-the-following-is-not-a-common-method-of-establishing-an-inspection-fee?
A.-total-square-footage-of-house
B.-number-of-rooms
C.-overall-condition-of-the-house
D.-list-price---ans---overall-condition-of-the-house
Licensing-curriculums-teach
A.-home-design
B.-technical-competency
, C.-marketing
D.-industrial-inspection---ans---technical-competency
Home-inspectors-offer-expert-opinions-that-are
A.-enforced-by-code-inspectors
B.-not-legally-binding
C.-entered-into-the-permanent-property-record
D.-included-with-the-plat-of-survey---ans---included-with-the-plat-of-survey
The-oldest-and-most-recognized-Standards-of-Practice-are-from
A.-iNACHI
B.-NAHI
C.-ASTM
D.-ASHI---ans---ASHI
The-ASHI-definition-of-"installed"
A.-Secured-with-screws,-bolts,-nails-or-rivets
B.-Permanently-attached-to-the-house
C.-Attached-such-that-removal-requires-tools
D.-Can-only-be-removed-by-a-qualified-tradesperson---ans---Attached-such-that-removal-
requires-tools
The-ASHI-Standards-of-Practice-are-applicable-to-buildings
A.-with-four-or-fewer-dwelling-units-and-their-garages-or-carports
B.-that-are-single-family-residential-only
C.-with-six-or-fewer-dwelling-units-and-their-garages-or-carports
D.-with-residential-or-commercial-functions---ans---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.-a-gas-leak-detector
B.-ladder
C.-GFCI-outlet-tester
D.-screwdriver---ans---A-gas-leak-detector
Every-good-home-inspector-is-a
A.-good-businessperson
B.-good-communicator
C.-former-contractor
D.-good-marketer---ans---good-communicator
The-inspection-order-as-taught-in-this-course
A.-bottom-up,-inside-out
B.-top-down,-inside-out
C.-bottom-up,-outside-in
D.-top-down,-outside-in---ans---top-down,-outside-in
