TREC-STATE EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Business should be conducted in a manner which:
(a) Maintains maximum profitability to the inspector
(b) Assures the client of the inspector's independence from outside influences
(c) Presents a neat and clean appearance
(d) Compromises the inspector's ability to render fair and impartial opinions - Answers -
Assures the client of the inspector's independence from outside influences
All advertising distributed by real estate inspectors must include:
(a) The name of the inspector or assumed name
(b) A table of prices and charges
(c) The inspectors license number
(d) A and C - Answers -A and C
Regarding scope and depth of real estate inspections, an inspector must first adhere to
all rules:
(a) Found within the language of the trade associations with which they are affiliated
(b) Set forth in the language of the provisions by the state legislature
(c) Dictated by a corporate partnership agreement
(d) Agreed to, in writing, by the client - Answers -Set forth in the language of the
provisions by the state legislature
Roof inspections always require:
(a) Walking on the roof
(b) Identification of the roof covering material
(c) Projecting and reporting the remaining life expectancy of the roof covering
(d) A and B - Answers -A and B
,Inspectors should report the approximate depth of attic insulation:
(a) Whenever the attic space cannot be entered for inspection
(b) Whenever inadequate insulation is suspected
(c) Whenever the insulation is visible
(d) None of the above - Answers -Whenever the insulation is visible
Inspectors are not required to report:
(a) Damaged or missing glass panes in window frames
(b) Fogging or other evidence of broken seals in insulated windows
(c) Burglar bars or grates at bedroom windows which interfere with egress
(d) The absence of storm doors - Answers -The absence of storm doors
Inspectors are required to inspect:
(a) Operation of doors
(b) Operation of awnings
(c) Operation of shutters
(d) The condition of paints and stains - Answers -Operation of doors
During the inspection of a fireplace, inspectors look for:
(a) Adequacy of flue drafting
(b) Presence and adequacy of non-combustible hearth extension
(c) Presence and condition of coping or crown flashing, spark arrestor, and rain cap
(d) B and C - Answers -B and C
During electrical inspections:
(a) Integrity of service entrance cables and insulation are observed
(b) The presence or absence of a system grounding electrode is observed
, (c) Inspection is made for the compatibility of overcurrent protectors with wire sizes in
use
(d) All of the above - Answers -All of the above
Electrical receptacles are not inspected for:
(a) Correct polarity
(b) Circuit grounding
(c) Evidence of excess heat
(d) Correct voltage - Answers -Correct voltage
GFCI protection is not required for receptacles:
(a) At all bathroom locations
(b) At garage locations
(c) Within 6 feet of sinks
(d) Within 5 feet of furnace blower locations - Answers -Within 5 feet of furnace blower
locations
Inspectors are not required to:
(a) Determine the operability of heating elements in electric furnaces
(b) Observe the type, condition, draft, and termination of gas furnace flues
(c) Inspect gas furnace burners for scale buildup
(d) Fully evaluate the integrity of the heat exchanger in gas fired furnaces - Answers -
Fully evaluate the integrity of the heat exchanger in gas fired furnaces
During inspection, mechanical and electrical systems and appliances are:
(a) Beyond the scope of a visual inspection
(b) Only operated in normal modes and operating ranges
(c) Operated at their limit capacity
ANSWERS
Business should be conducted in a manner which:
(a) Maintains maximum profitability to the inspector
(b) Assures the client of the inspector's independence from outside influences
(c) Presents a neat and clean appearance
(d) Compromises the inspector's ability to render fair and impartial opinions - Answers -
Assures the client of the inspector's independence from outside influences
All advertising distributed by real estate inspectors must include:
(a) The name of the inspector or assumed name
(b) A table of prices and charges
(c) The inspectors license number
(d) A and C - Answers -A and C
Regarding scope and depth of real estate inspections, an inspector must first adhere to
all rules:
(a) Found within the language of the trade associations with which they are affiliated
(b) Set forth in the language of the provisions by the state legislature
(c) Dictated by a corporate partnership agreement
(d) Agreed to, in writing, by the client - Answers -Set forth in the language of the
provisions by the state legislature
Roof inspections always require:
(a) Walking on the roof
(b) Identification of the roof covering material
(c) Projecting and reporting the remaining life expectancy of the roof covering
(d) A and B - Answers -A and B
,Inspectors should report the approximate depth of attic insulation:
(a) Whenever the attic space cannot be entered for inspection
(b) Whenever inadequate insulation is suspected
(c) Whenever the insulation is visible
(d) None of the above - Answers -Whenever the insulation is visible
Inspectors are not required to report:
(a) Damaged or missing glass panes in window frames
(b) Fogging or other evidence of broken seals in insulated windows
(c) Burglar bars or grates at bedroom windows which interfere with egress
(d) The absence of storm doors - Answers -The absence of storm doors
Inspectors are required to inspect:
(a) Operation of doors
(b) Operation of awnings
(c) Operation of shutters
(d) The condition of paints and stains - Answers -Operation of doors
During the inspection of a fireplace, inspectors look for:
(a) Adequacy of flue drafting
(b) Presence and adequacy of non-combustible hearth extension
(c) Presence and condition of coping or crown flashing, spark arrestor, and rain cap
(d) B and C - Answers -B and C
During electrical inspections:
(a) Integrity of service entrance cables and insulation are observed
(b) The presence or absence of a system grounding electrode is observed
, (c) Inspection is made for the compatibility of overcurrent protectors with wire sizes in
use
(d) All of the above - Answers -All of the above
Electrical receptacles are not inspected for:
(a) Correct polarity
(b) Circuit grounding
(c) Evidence of excess heat
(d) Correct voltage - Answers -Correct voltage
GFCI protection is not required for receptacles:
(a) At all bathroom locations
(b) At garage locations
(c) Within 6 feet of sinks
(d) Within 5 feet of furnace blower locations - Answers -Within 5 feet of furnace blower
locations
Inspectors are not required to:
(a) Determine the operability of heating elements in electric furnaces
(b) Observe the type, condition, draft, and termination of gas furnace flues
(c) Inspect gas furnace burners for scale buildup
(d) Fully evaluate the integrity of the heat exchanger in gas fired furnaces - Answers -
Fully evaluate the integrity of the heat exchanger in gas fired furnaces
During inspection, mechanical and electrical systems and appliances are:
(a) Beyond the scope of a visual inspection
(b) Only operated in normal modes and operating ranges
(c) Operated at their limit capacity
