Home Inspection Test 1 Latest update with complete
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The home inspector's job does not include:
providing an opinion on value
A typical home inspection:
takes two to three hours
A home inspection usually includes:
electrical, plumbing and insulation
Which of these is not a real inspection association?
Professional Association of Degreed Home Inspectors
Which statement is false?
home inspectors are building code inspectors
Which of these is included in a typical home inspection?
carport
The home inspector's job is finished:
after the report is delivered
Most inspectors provide a report:
within 24 to 48 hours
Inspection reports do not usually include:
a plat of survey
Standards of Practice
allow the client to know what to expect
Which of the following is a real company legal structure?
limited liability company (LLC)
A sole proprietor:
has no separation of liability if a claim is filed against you
A typical general liability insurance policy provides:
$1 to 2 million in coverage
Which of these additional services is licensed in most (or all) states?
termites
The pre-inspection agreement (inspection contract):
should be signed by the client before the inspection begins
Things you need to market your business:
business cards, brochures, email and a decent website
To promote your business, you should spend:
3-7% of your gross fees
You should consider doing a mailing to all past clients:
a couple of times a year
Which of these marketing methods is not effective for home inspectors?
yellow pages ads
Which of the following is not a common method of establishing an inspection fee?
overall condition of the house
Licensing curriculums teach:
technical competency
,Home inspectors offer expert opinions that are:
not legally binding
The oldest and most recognized Standards of Practice are from:
ASHI
The ASHI definition of "installed":
Attached such that removal requires tools
The ASHI Standards of Practice are applicable to buildings:
with four or fewer dwelling units and their garages or carports
Which of the following tools is not required to meet the Standards of Practice?
a gas leak detector
Every good home inspector is a:
good communicator
The inspection order as taught in this course:
top down, outside-in
Never start an oven or dishwasher:
without checking the interior first
If any rooms or areas are blocked by stored items:
be sure to note this on the report as "restricted view"
Dormers are:
"bump outs" in the roof to gain space
Traditional underlayment has been:
15 or 30 pound felt
A cricket is required on the high side of any chimney wider than:
30 inches
The top edge of counter flashing is either covered by siding or inserted into:
reglets
Which of the following is not a valley type?
stacked
The most common roofing material in North America is:
asphalt
A valley style unique to slate:
rounded
Three typical top applications on a flat roof:
gravel, flood coat, seal coat
A flat roof is less than:
2:12 slope
If you see broken chimney tiles:
recommend a masonry contractor
With "dead end" valleys you should:
check the attic or ceilings below for leaks or stains
Failed rubber at plumbing vents:
is common
Turbine vents:
are often rusted and "locked up"
Black streaks on cedar shingles from galvanized nails:
are only a cosmetic issue
, Short chimneys:
can cause down-drafting into the house
Chimneys have an exterior:
chase
The top of the chimney is known as the:
crown
All chimneys must be at least 3 feet above the roof and:
2 feet taller than anything within 10 feet
All gas vents must be a minimum of 12 inches above a roof and a minimum of:
2 feet taller than anything within 8 feet
Downspouts should be extended away from the house:
a minimum of 5 feet
As per the ASHI Standards of Practice, you are not required to inspect:
fences
A sign of a problematic crack may be:
widening from the point of origin
The dominant siding material in the United States is:
vinyl
"Seamless" vinyl siding:
is really 40 feet long
The EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule applies to homes built before:
1978
Engineered wood siding is also known as:
composite wood
T1-11 is a style of:
plywood siding
Older fiber cement siding (pre-1970's) contains:
asbestos
Traditional stucco siding:
is applied in two or three coats
EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System):
dents and cracks easily, allowing moisture infiltration
White deposits on concrete and masonry, caused by chronic moisture, are known as:
efflorescence
Lintel bearing on masonry should be:
6 inches
Thin bricks are also sometimes called:
faux brick
Manufactured stone:
is made with concrete, real stone chips and colorants
A flashing type commonly used with siding to protect a trim board:
"Z" flashing
Keyed deadbolts on exterior doors:
are a safety hazard in an emergency
Perimeter railings on decks should be:
at least 36 inches high
solution
The home inspector's job does not include:
providing an opinion on value
A typical home inspection:
takes two to three hours
A home inspection usually includes:
electrical, plumbing and insulation
Which of these is not a real inspection association?
Professional Association of Degreed Home Inspectors
Which statement is false?
home inspectors are building code inspectors
Which of these is included in a typical home inspection?
carport
The home inspector's job is finished:
after the report is delivered
Most inspectors provide a report:
within 24 to 48 hours
Inspection reports do not usually include:
a plat of survey
Standards of Practice
allow the client to know what to expect
Which of the following is a real company legal structure?
limited liability company (LLC)
A sole proprietor:
has no separation of liability if a claim is filed against you
A typical general liability insurance policy provides:
$1 to 2 million in coverage
Which of these additional services is licensed in most (or all) states?
termites
The pre-inspection agreement (inspection contract):
should be signed by the client before the inspection begins
Things you need to market your business:
business cards, brochures, email and a decent website
To promote your business, you should spend:
3-7% of your gross fees
You should consider doing a mailing to all past clients:
a couple of times a year
Which of these marketing methods is not effective for home inspectors?
yellow pages ads
Which of the following is not a common method of establishing an inspection fee?
overall condition of the house
Licensing curriculums teach:
technical competency
,Home inspectors offer expert opinions that are:
not legally binding
The oldest and most recognized Standards of Practice are from:
ASHI
The ASHI definition of "installed":
Attached such that removal requires tools
The ASHI Standards of Practice are applicable to buildings:
with four or fewer dwelling units and their garages or carports
Which of the following tools is not required to meet the Standards of Practice?
a gas leak detector
Every good home inspector is a:
good communicator
The inspection order as taught in this course:
top down, outside-in
Never start an oven or dishwasher:
without checking the interior first
If any rooms or areas are blocked by stored items:
be sure to note this on the report as "restricted view"
Dormers are:
"bump outs" in the roof to gain space
Traditional underlayment has been:
15 or 30 pound felt
A cricket is required on the high side of any chimney wider than:
30 inches
The top edge of counter flashing is either covered by siding or inserted into:
reglets
Which of the following is not a valley type?
stacked
The most common roofing material in North America is:
asphalt
A valley style unique to slate:
rounded
Three typical top applications on a flat roof:
gravel, flood coat, seal coat
A flat roof is less than:
2:12 slope
If you see broken chimney tiles:
recommend a masonry contractor
With "dead end" valleys you should:
check the attic or ceilings below for leaks or stains
Failed rubber at plumbing vents:
is common
Turbine vents:
are often rusted and "locked up"
Black streaks on cedar shingles from galvanized nails:
are only a cosmetic issue
, Short chimneys:
can cause down-drafting into the house
Chimneys have an exterior:
chase
The top of the chimney is known as the:
crown
All chimneys must be at least 3 feet above the roof and:
2 feet taller than anything within 10 feet
All gas vents must be a minimum of 12 inches above a roof and a minimum of:
2 feet taller than anything within 8 feet
Downspouts should be extended away from the house:
a minimum of 5 feet
As per the ASHI Standards of Practice, you are not required to inspect:
fences
A sign of a problematic crack may be:
widening from the point of origin
The dominant siding material in the United States is:
vinyl
"Seamless" vinyl siding:
is really 40 feet long
The EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule applies to homes built before:
1978
Engineered wood siding is also known as:
composite wood
T1-11 is a style of:
plywood siding
Older fiber cement siding (pre-1970's) contains:
asbestos
Traditional stucco siding:
is applied in two or three coats
EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System):
dents and cracks easily, allowing moisture infiltration
White deposits on concrete and masonry, caused by chronic moisture, are known as:
efflorescence
Lintel bearing on masonry should be:
6 inches
Thin bricks are also sometimes called:
faux brick
Manufactured stone:
is made with concrete, real stone chips and colorants
A flashing type commonly used with siding to protect a trim board:
"Z" flashing
Keyed deadbolts on exterior doors:
are a safety hazard in an emergency
Perimeter railings on decks should be:
at least 36 inches high
