INTERNACHI TEST- COMPUCRAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT SOLUTIONS, SCORED A+

The inspection of the electrical system should begin with which of the following locations on the property? - ANS-Exterior... All parts of the home inspection start on the exterior. A professional inspector delivers a home inspection report written in paragraph form based on his observations and opinions of the condition of a subject property. This form of report is known as a/an: - ANS-Narrative report... A narrative report is written in paragraph form. A hornet nest on the house need not be reported. True or False - ANS-FALSE: hornets may be a safety hazard, must be reported. Photographs of the subject property: - ANS-Assist with explaining certain property defects. Even when circumstances will not allow operation of the HVAC units, inspectors will record all model, serial number, and other pertinent information for the inspection report. - ANS-TRUE A home inspector is being sued because a minor code violation was found subsequent to the inspection and had not been reported. Which of the following is true? - ANS-Home inspectors are not required to uncover code violations. What is a "latent" defect? - ANS-A defect that is concealed or not readily discoverable. A home inspector's "product" is: - ANS-The written report is the home inspector's product. You just opened a home inspection business and need a form for your home inspection reports. You might begin with: - ANS-Start your business by searching on the web. The most frequent request for home inspection services is made by the parties offering to purchase a home. - ANS-TRUE Who should prepare the pre-inspection agreement form? - ANS-Attorney The Property Condition Disclosure form is completed by the: - ANS-Seller Home inspectors need to inspect the roof penetrations: - ANS-TRUE Home inspectors should inspect the interior walls. - ANS-TRUE A single conductor or several conductors, with or without covering, that is used at the answers-ground service entrance is known as: - ANS-Service entrance cable... This is also referred to as SE cable or wire Home inspectors should inspect the electrical AFCI outlets: - ANS-TRUE Resistance to the flow of electricity is measured in: - ANS-Ohms Wiring that travels from the main panel through the walls of the building to the outlets where the current is used is known as: - ANS-Branch circuit wiring _______ is the amount of current or electricity flowing through the wire. - ANS-Amperage Bare wires may be exposed in a panel box. - ANS-FALSE The utility company is responsible for the maintenance of which of the following? - ANS-Transformer Wiring should match the ampere rating of the circuit breaker or fuse. - ANS-TRUE... An improperly matched wire could be a fire hazard. Copper ground rods are commonly used as grounding electrodes. - ANS-TRUE.... Galvanized metal may also be used in the rods. Correcting radon contamination: - ANS-Should be conducted by a radon mitigation contractor Building material products that contain asbestos: - ANS-Can be hazardous if they are damaged or deteriorated There is little or no lead present in paint on homes built before 1978. - ANS-FALSE... Lead paint was used on homes built before 1978. Lead based paint: - ANS-Should only be removed by a qualified abatement contractor. Lead may be present in soil surrounding the property. - ANS-True, This would mostly be caused by lead-based paint flaking off the exterior of the house. Major radon entry routes include: - ANS-Cracks in the concrete floors and walls... It also enters around pipes and through pump pits. If a product containing asbestos is found in the home, is in good condition, and is in an area where it is not likely to be disturbed, it should be: - ANS-Left in place... Asbestos is only a hazard when it is disturbed. If the product is intact and in good shape, there is little chance of poisoning. One of the first tasks to accomplish when setting up a home inspection business is to check state licensure requirements. - ANS-TRUE A home inspection should not be performed if the home inspector and client have not signed a pre-inspection agreement. - ANS-TRUE Which of the following is not offered by home inspection organizations? - ANS-Licensure... Home inspection organizations are membership organizations, not licensing organizations. A home inspection is most often requested by the: - ANS-Buyer Photos kept on file, whether used in the report or not, help protect the inspector should a dispute with a client arise. - ANS-TRUE, Pictures help explain conditions at the time of the inspection. Standards of practice for home inspection can be found primarily through: - ANS-Home inspection organizations The _______ is the area on the ground in front of the door that keeps rain and snow from entering the structure. - ANS-Threshold, The threshold helps keep water from entering at the bottom of the door. The primary purpose for roof shingles is to: - ANS-Waterproof, Roof shingles are intended to shed rain water. Spalling refers to: - ANS-Material that is crumbling Re-pointing has to do with: - ANS-Mortar, Re-pointing also deals with brick/block exterior joints. _______ prevents wind and moisture from penetrating the junction of the soffit and sheathing. - ANS-Frieze board, This is located at the soffit. Leakage found in the attic, around the chimney, is an indicator of: - ANS-Chimney flashing is missing or compromised, This can be observed from the attic. A gable roof has a: - ANS-Ridge, The ridge refers to the top of the roof. Asphalt shingles have an average life expectancy of about: - ANS-20 to 30 years, This estimate is based on average life expectancy under normal weather and wear. ______ is a black tar-like substance that builds up inside the chimney through normal use. - ANS-Creosote... Excessive creosote buildup is a fire hazard. The minimum clearance between the chimney and any wood framing is: - ANS-2 inches A TV antenna should not be strapped to a chimney because: - ANS-Strong winds can create stress on the chimney, This could damage the chimney. In order to prevent fire spreading from a pre-fabricated chimney to the attic, the installation of a/an_______ is recommended. - ANS-Fire stop When the furnace is located in a small, enclosed area: - ANS-Inlet and outlet ventilation openings must be provided, Combustion air is required for gas-fired appliances in confined spaces. Which of the following would indicate that the boiler is being used for a steam heating system rather than a hot water heating system? - ANS-There is a water level gauge on the boiler Soot in and around the furnace may indicate that the vent pipe is clogged. - ANS-TRUE, Soot may indicate a clogged flue; its presence should be observed and noted in the home inspection report. A steam heating system is a type of: - ANS-Refrigerant; Refrigerant absorbs heat as it vaporizes, then condenses to a liquid as it expands. If the relief valve on a hot water heating system is discharging water, which of the following would most likely be the cause? - ANS-The system has a waterlogged or undersized expansion tank When an air conditioner is combined with a furnace, pipes carry the refrigerant from the compressor to the evaporator coil inside the furnace. True or False? - ANS-TRUE; In this type of system, the liquid line that provides the cooling to the evaporator coil should be insulated. Furnaces located in garages or basements need little or no ventilation. - ANS-FALSE...Furnaces require ventilation. One economical advantage of a central heating system is that: - ANS-The system can be divided into zones, which are more efficient to heat When the temperature is below 20 degrees, a heat pump: - ANS-Will need auxiliary heaters to supplement the heat, Heat pumps can only provide adequate heat under mild outside temperatures. Which of the following is not a type of insulation? - ANS-Hard; Hard refers to types of wood. Vapor barriers should be installed between: - ANS-Floor joists, facing towards the heated portion of the structure, Vapor barriers should be installed closest to conditioned space. The vapor barrier keeps moisture from entering the living space and becoming trapped in the attic. True or False? - ANS-FALSE, The vapor barrier prevents moisture from entering the wall. The degree of resistance to heat transfer is known as the: - ANS-R-value The best way to positively determine how much insulation is in a finished wall is to: - ANS-Make a small hole in the wall and measure it, Though this is the best way to measure insulation, do not destroy property as part of the home inspection. Exterior insulation material nailed over the sheathing is called: - ANS-House wrap..., This is often made from Tyvek or similar material. Resembling a mesh or honeycomb pattern, the _______ supports the plaster that hardens around it. - ANS-Metal lath, A metal lath resembles a mesh pattern. Which of the following is not a window component? - ANS-Stringer, A stringer is a stair component. When evaluating an attached garage, which of the following conditions would not be considered a potential safety hazard? - ANS-The wood framing members are covered with plasterboard... Plasterboard or drywall creates a firewall between garage and house. A hollow core door is fire-rated. True or False? - ANS-FALSE, A fire-rated door is solid and will have a rated tag on its hinge edge. One of the problems with ceramic tiles on bathroom floors and walls is that they: - ANS-May loosen and cause moisture to form behind them Home inspectors are to inspect fireplace screens... True or False? - ANS-FALSE, Fireplace screens are not a primary part of the fireplace. A thorough home inspection can be completed in about one hour.True or False? - ANS-FALSE, Most home inspections average 3 hours. The clients should not be present during the home inspection. True or False? - ANS-FALSE, Clients should be present during the inspection. One tool recommended for inspecting a pitched roof is a: - ANS-Set of binoculars Home inspectors must inspect attached decks, True or False? - ANS-TRUE Home inspectors should inspect the roof drainage system.True or False? - ANS-TRUE, Problems with the roof drainage system could lead to major problems with the structure. To examine the pipe system, the inspector should always close the main water shutoff valve. True or False? - ANS-FALSE, Safety and shut-off valves should not be operated during the home inspection. The absence of vent stacks indicates that the: - ANS-Plumbing code has been violated One way of telling whether a property is serviced by municipal water is if: - ANS-There is a water meter in or outside the home The purpose of a trap under the sink is to: - ANS-Prevent sewer gases from traveling up the pipe into the structure Home inspectors should inspect for underground storage tanks.. True or False? - ANS-FALSE, Underground storage tanks should not be inspected or included in the home inspection report There is no health hazard associated with a lead supply pipe; therefore, it does not need to be reported... True or False? - ANS-FALSE, A lead supply pipe would be a hazard. If a property does not have any carbon monoxide detectors, the home inspector should: - ANS-Note the information on the home inspection report and suggest that the property owner or client purchase them, if required An inspector should not recommend purchasing a home to the buyer...True or False? - ANS-TRUE, This is not part of the home inspector's duties.