INTERNACHI SOP EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

INTERNACHI SOP EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS



(T/F) An inspection is not technically exhaustive - Correct Answers -True

(T/F) An inspection will identify concealed or latent defects. - Correct Answers -False

(T/F) An inspection will not deal with aesthetic concerns, or what could be deemed
matters of taste, cosmetic defects, etc. - Correct Answers -True

(T/F) An inspection will determine the suitability of the property for any use. - Correct
Answers -False

(T/F) An inspection determines the market value of the property or its marketability. -
Correct Answers –False

Is an inspector required to offer guarantees or warranties. - Correct Answers -No

Is an inspector required to offer or perform any engineering services. - Correct Answers
-No

Is an inspector required to offer or perform any trade or professional service other than
a home inspection. - Correct Answers -No

Is an inspector required to research the history of the property, or report on its potential
for alteration, modification, extendibility or suitability for a specific or proposed use for
occupancy. - Correct Answers -No

Is an inspector required to determine the age of construction or installation of any
system, structure or component of a building, or differentiate between original
construction and subsequent additions, improvements, renovations or replacements. -
Correct Answers -No

Is an inspector required to determine the insurability of a property. - Correct Answers -
No

Is an inspector required to perform or offer Phase 1 or environmental audits. - Correct
Answers -No

, (T/F) An inspection does not determine the insurability of the property. - Correct
Answers -True

(T/F) An inspection determines the advisability or inadvisability of the purchase of the
inspected property. - Correct Answers -False

(T/F) An inspection does not determine the life expectancy of the property or any
components or systems therein. - Correct Answers -True

(T/F) An inspection does not include items not permanently installed. - Correct Answers
-True

How many residential units does the SOP apply to? - Correct Answers -4

Is an inspector required to determine property boundary lines or encroachments? -
Correct Answers -no

Is an inspector required to determine the condition of any component or system that is
not readily accessible. - Correct Answers -no

Is an inspector required to determine the service life expectancy of any component or
system. - Correct Answers -no

Is an inspector required to determine the size, capacity, BTU, performance or efficiency
of any component or system. - Correct Answers -no

Is an inspector required to determine the cause or reason of any condition. - Correct
Answers -no

Is an inspector required to determine the cause for the need of correction, repair or
replacement of any system or component. - Correct Answers -no

Is an inspector required to determine future conditions. - Correct Answers -no

Is an inspector required to determine compliance with codes or regulations. - Correct
Answers -no

Is an inspector required to determine the presence of evidence of rodents, birds, bats,
animals, insects, or other pests. - Correct Answers -No

Is an inspector required to determine the presence of mold, mildew or fungus. - Correct
Answers -No

Is an inspector required to determine the presence of airborne hazards, including radon.
- Correct Answers -No