ICA Exam Prep 5 Questions and Answers | 2026
Updated | 100% CORRECT
Soil surface adjacent to the foundation should be
sealed to prevent water entry.
compacted to provide foundation support.
covered by granular soil.
sloped away to provide proper drainage.
sloped away to provide proper drainage.
During an inspection of a gas dryer, you observe no exhaust vent. Your report should
recommend installing a metal dryer duct vented to the exterior.
recommend installing a flexible plastic dryer duct vented to the exterior.
indicate a code violation and state that corrective action should be taken.
indicate that this is not a problem because a stocking is placed above the opening to trap
lint.
recommend installing a metal dryer duct vented to the exterior.
Looking into an open electric service panel you see a wire with evidence of burning. What
should you do?
You are not responsible for removing electric service panel so this situation will never
occur.
Check the wire to see if it is hot and then tighten any loose connections.
Disconnect the wire, cut the burned area off, and strip and reconnect the wire.
Report on the condition, and inform the homeowner that an electrician should review.
,Report on the condition, and inform the homeowner that an electrician should review.
The following plumbing fixture valves should all be operated EXCEPT:
Shut-off valves
Hose bibs
Sink faucets
Showers and tubs
Shut-off valves
The joints on the exterior of the brick chimney should be
concaved.
raked.
open.
closed.
concaved.
An electrical wire that is hanging loose with a bare end is seen in the attic of a home. The
homeowner says it is an abandoned circuit and is not being used. The quickest way to
check the wire is to
touch the bare end with your fingers.
believe the homeowner because he knows his house.
use a voltage "sniffer."
use an amp meter.
use a voltage "sniffer."
, Which statement BEST describes the action a home inspector should take when a safety
issue is found in a home?
Determine the degree of immediacy, and report to the appropriate parties.
Explain verbally to the client, but do not include a written report.
Repair the problem when possible.
Shut down the system and call a repair contractor.
Determine the degree of immediacy, and report to the appropriate parties.
Generally, which type of item is NOT included in a home inspection?
Unsafe
Defective
Not present
Cosmetic
Cosmetic
You are approached by a real estate agent/broker to advertise in their office brochure for a
fee. In turn, they will promote your firm as a preferred vendor and recommend you. You
should
accept it since it is an acceptable method of marketing.
accept only if there is nothing which precludes your responsibility to your clients.
refuse because such an arrangement may compromise your integrity.
refuse since it is a violation of ethical practice.
refuse since it is a violation of ethical practice.
Updated | 100% CORRECT
Soil surface adjacent to the foundation should be
sealed to prevent water entry.
compacted to provide foundation support.
covered by granular soil.
sloped away to provide proper drainage.
sloped away to provide proper drainage.
During an inspection of a gas dryer, you observe no exhaust vent. Your report should
recommend installing a metal dryer duct vented to the exterior.
recommend installing a flexible plastic dryer duct vented to the exterior.
indicate a code violation and state that corrective action should be taken.
indicate that this is not a problem because a stocking is placed above the opening to trap
lint.
recommend installing a metal dryer duct vented to the exterior.
Looking into an open electric service panel you see a wire with evidence of burning. What
should you do?
You are not responsible for removing electric service panel so this situation will never
occur.
Check the wire to see if it is hot and then tighten any loose connections.
Disconnect the wire, cut the burned area off, and strip and reconnect the wire.
Report on the condition, and inform the homeowner that an electrician should review.
,Report on the condition, and inform the homeowner that an electrician should review.
The following plumbing fixture valves should all be operated EXCEPT:
Shut-off valves
Hose bibs
Sink faucets
Showers and tubs
Shut-off valves
The joints on the exterior of the brick chimney should be
concaved.
raked.
open.
closed.
concaved.
An electrical wire that is hanging loose with a bare end is seen in the attic of a home. The
homeowner says it is an abandoned circuit and is not being used. The quickest way to
check the wire is to
touch the bare end with your fingers.
believe the homeowner because he knows his house.
use a voltage "sniffer."
use an amp meter.
use a voltage "sniffer."
, Which statement BEST describes the action a home inspector should take when a safety
issue is found in a home?
Determine the degree of immediacy, and report to the appropriate parties.
Explain verbally to the client, but do not include a written report.
Repair the problem when possible.
Shut down the system and call a repair contractor.
Determine the degree of immediacy, and report to the appropriate parties.
Generally, which type of item is NOT included in a home inspection?
Unsafe
Defective
Not present
Cosmetic
Cosmetic
You are approached by a real estate agent/broker to advertise in their office brochure for a
fee. In turn, they will promote your firm as a preferred vendor and recommend you. You
should
accept it since it is an acceptable method of marketing.
accept only if there is nothing which precludes your responsibility to your clients.
refuse because such an arrangement may compromise your integrity.
refuse since it is a violation of ethical practice.
refuse since it is a violation of ethical practice.
