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STUDY GUIDE / 350 + QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2025 GRADED A+. 2 / 25 1. The home inspector's job does not include * ANSWER * * ANSWER * providing an opinion on value 2. A typical home inspection * ANSWER * * ANSWER * takes two to three hours 3. A home inspection usually includes * ANSWER * * ANSWER * electrical, plumbing and insulation 4. Which of these is not a real inspection association? * ANSWER * Professional Association of Degreed Home Inspectors 5. Which statement is false? * ANSWER * home inspectors are building code inspectors 6. Which of these is included in a typical home inspection? * ANSWER * carport 7. The home inspector's job is finished * ANSWER * * ANSWER * after the report is delivered 8. Most inspectors provide a report * ANSWER * * ANSWER * within 24 to 48 hours 9. Inspection reports do not usually include * ANSWER * * ANSWER * a plat of survey 10. Standards of Practice * ANSWER * allow the client to know what to expect 11. Which of the following is a real company legal structure? * ANSWER * limited liability company (LLC) 12. A sole proprietor * ANSWER * * ANSWER * has no separation of liability if a claim is filed against you 13. A typical general liability insurance policy provides * ANSWER * * ANSWER * $1 to 2 million in coverage 14. Which of these additional services is licensed in most (or all) states? * ANSWER * ter- mites 15. The pre-inspection agreement (inspection contract) * ANSWER * * ANSWER * should be signed by the client before the inspection begins 16. Things you need to market your business * ANSWER * * ANSWER * business cards, brochures, email and a decent website 17. To promote your business, you should spend * ANSWER * * ANSWER * 3-7% of your gross fees 18. You should consider doing a mailing to all past clients * ANSWER * * ANSWER * a couple of times a year 19. Which of these marketing methods is not effective for home inspectors?- * ANSWER * yellow pages ads 20. Which of the following is not a common method of establishing an inspec- tion fee? * ANSWER * overall condition of the house 21. Licensing curriculums teach * ANSWER * * ANSWER * technical competency 22. Home inspectors offer expert opinions that are * ANSWER * * ANSWER * not legally binding 23. The oldest and most recognized Standards of Practice are from * ANSWER * * ANSWER * ASHI 24. The ASHI definition of "installed" * ANSWER * * ANSWER * Attached such that removal requires tools 25. The ASHI Standards of Practice are applicable to buildings * ANSWER * * ANSWER * with four or fewer dwelling units and their garages or carports 26. Which of the following tools is not required to meet the Standards of Practice? * ANSWER * a gas leak detector 3 / 25 27. Every good home inspector is a * ANSWER * * ANSWER * good communicator 28. The inspection order as taught in this course * ANSWER * * ANSWER * top down, outside-in 4 / 25 29. Never start an oven or dishwasher * ANSWER * * ANSWER * without checking the interior first 30. If any rooms or areas are blocked by stored items * ANSWER * * ANSWER * be sure to note this on the report as "restricted view" 31. Dormers are * ANSWER * * ANSWER * "bump outs" in the roof to gain space 32. Traditional underlayment has been * ANSWER * * ANSWER * 15 or 30 pound felt 33. A cricket is required on the high side of any chimney wider than * ANSWER * * ANSWER * 30 inches 34. The top edge of counter flashing is either covered by siding or inserted into * ANSWER * * ANSWER * reglets 35. Which of the following is not a valley type? * ANSWER * stacked 36. The most common roofing material in North America is * ANSWER * * ANSWER * asphalt 37. A valley style unique to slate * ANSWER * * ANSWER * rounded 38. Three typical top applications on a flat roof * ANSWER * * ANSWER * gravel, flood coat, seal coat 39. A flat roof is less than * ANSWER * * ANSWER * 2 * ANSWER *12 slope 40. If you see broken chimney tiles * ANSWER * * ANSWER * recommend a masonry contractor 41. With "dead end" valleys you should * ANSWER * * ANSWER * check the attic or ceilings below forleaks or stains 42. Failed rubber at plumbing vents * ANSWER * * ANSWER * is comm