Home Inspection

An inspection agreement often includes all of the following EXCEPT? A. a guarantee or warranty regarding the present or future operation of the structure or its systems or components B. the limit to the inspector's liability for claims or damages arising out of the inspection C. a list of items not included in the inspection D. the standards to which the inspector will adhere when conducting the inspection

A

An inspector can be expected to A. examine ventilation in an unfinished attic and crawl space B. inspect a roof by walking on it C. light a fire when inspecting a fireplace D. turn off the main water supply shut off value when inspecting the plumbing system

A

Insurance that protects an inspector from a claim that the inspector was negligent or failed to properly report or make recommendations about property defects is A. errors and omissions insurance B. general liability insurance C. personal liability insurance D. property insurance

A

A home inspection is all of the following EXCEPT A. invasive B. systematic C. unbiased D. visual

A

ventilation

a system that draws fresh air into a structure and removes moist stale air

request to remedy

a written list of items that the buyer asks the seller to repair prior to closing

general liability insurance

insurance that protects against bodily injury and property damage claims

a home inspection includes what systems and components

roof, exterior, interior, foundation, insulation and ventilation, electrical system, plumbing system, heating and cooling system, fireplaces

When are most home inspections conducted? A. after the buyer's offer is accepted and the buyer and seller have signed a contract. B. after the buyer submits an offer but before the seller accepts it C. before the buyer makes an offer on the property D. before the property is listed for sale

A

a material that is used to reduce the flow of water vapor is referred to as a A. vapor retarder B. vapor valve C. ventilation retarder D. water retarder

A

the purpose of ventilation is to A. draw fresh air into the structure and remove moist, stale air B. increase humidity C. reduce the flow of water vapor D. slow the flow of heat

A

Which of the following tests will an inspector conduct when examining the plumbing system? select all that apply A. check the drainage of sinks, bathtubs, and showers B. check water supply flow when two fixtures are turned on simultaneously C. flush toilets D. turn off main water supply shut off valve E. turn on faucets and fixtures

A,B,C and E. the inspector examines the main water supply shut off valve but is not required to operate the valve

which of the following provisions are often included in an inspection agreement? select all that apply A. the fee for the inspection and when payment is due B. a guarantee or warranty regarding the present or future operation of the structure or its systems or components C. the limit to the inspectors liability for claims or damages arising out of the inspection D. the method for resolving disputes

A,C and D

the most common form of inspection report is a A. combination narrative report with checklist or combination narrative report with rating system B. handwritten report C. narrative report D. rating report

A. the most common form of inspection report is a software generated, combination narrative report with checklist or combination narrative report with rating system

A home inspection conducted for a homeowner before the owner puts the home on the market is known as a A. preemptive inspection B. prelisting inspection C. premarket inspection D. warranty inspection

B

All of the following are defects or issues related to insulation and ventilation EXCEPT A. absence of insulation in areas of the attic located above living spaces B. exhaust fans that vent to the outside C. inadequate ventilation in the crawl space D. insulation covering the soffit vents

B

Buyer Marta fails to schedule an inspection during the inspection period specified in the purchase agreement. Buyer Marta A. is allowed an automatic 7 day extension of the inspection period B. may be obligated to buy the property in its current condition C. may cancel the contract and receive a refund of her earnest money D. must forfeit her earnest money deposit to the seller

B

Most home inspectors are hired by A. buyer's agents B. buyers C. listing agents D. sellers

B

When it comes to recommending home inspectors, it is common for buyer's agents to A. provide a list of home inspectors who have paid a fee to be included on that list B. provide a list of three inspectors with whom they have worked in the past C. recommend one preferred home inspector and provide additional recommendations if that person is unavailable. D. refuse to provide any recommendations

B

Which of the following items are potential defects or issues with the interior of a structure that an inspector might observe and document in the report? select all that apply A. design components that are outdated B. loose railings in a stairway C. normal wear and tear D. single or double hung windows that do not stay up when opened

B and D

Which systems or components are commonly addressed in a home inspection? select all that apply A. fire sprinkler or fire suppression systems B. insulation and ventilation C. lawn sprinkler systems D. plumbing systems

B and D

When examining the plumbing system, an inspector will perform all of the following tests EXCEPT A. check the drainage of sinks, bathtubs, and showers B. flush toilets C. turn off the main water supply shut off valve D. turn on faucets and fixtures

C

A home inspection is a A. engineering study B. estimate of the cost of repairs C. survey of the property D. unbiased, systematic, noninvasive, visual inspection

D

A white powdery deposit on foundation walls or floor slabs created when water penetrated the wall or floor, combines with salts within the masonry, and brings those salts to the surface is called A. cellulose B. condensation C. creosote D. efflorescence

D

Buyer Frank hires a home inspector, and the inspector identifies items in need of repair. If the purchase agreement includes an inspection contingency, Frank is likely to have all of the following options EXCEPT A. buy the property in its current condition B. request the seller make repairs C. walk away from the contract and have the earnest money returned D. withhold the costs of the repairs from the purchase price

D

If an inspector follows the standards of either ASHI or InterNACHI how many windows is she obligated to inspect? A. all of them B. a majority of them C. one on each wall D. a representative number of them

D

The purpose of insulation is to A. draw fresh air into the structure and remove moist stale air B. increase humidity C. reduce the flow of water vapor D. slow the flow of heat

D

all of the following are potential defects or issues related to plumbing systems EXCEPT A. a faucet that leaks at the stem B. hot and cold faucets that are reversed C. a pipe under the sink that leaks D. a plumbing vent that extends through the roof to the outside

D

A home inspector inspects the structure for compliance with building codes. true or false

false. a home inspection is not a code compliance inspection

inspection contingency

the contract clause that gives a buyer the right to have a home inspected during a specified period of time

Forced air system

a type of heating system consisting of furnaces, blowers, ducts, and registers

heat pump

a combination heating and cooling system consisting of compressors, refrigerants, blowers, and ducts

prelisting inspection

a home inspection conducted for a homeowner before the owner puts the home on the market

vapor retarder

a material that is used to reduce the flow of water vapor

insulation

a material that is used to slow the flow of heat

home warranty

a program that covers repairs or replacements of certain components of the home for a specified period of time, often one year

hot water or steam system

a type of heating system consisting of boilers, pipes, and radiators

Efflorescence

a white powdery deposit on the surface of foundation walls or floor slabs created when water penetrates the wall or floor, combines with salts within the masonry, and brings those salts to the surface

home inspection report

a written report prepared by a home inspector issued after a home inspection

technically exhaustive inspection

an inspection that involves extensive measurements and testing, such as measuring and testing loads in the electrical system, pressurizing the water and drainage systems and measuring flow rate, etc. which is beyond the scope of a normal home inspection

A home inspection takes place before the seller and buyer sign the purchase agreement. true or false

false. the inspection takes place after the seller and buyer sign the purchase agreement, which typically includes an inspection contingency giving the buyer the right to have the home inspected.

Errors and omissions (E&O) insurance

insurance that protects the insured against liability for committing an error or omission while performing professional duties

inspection period

the time frame specified in the purchase agreement during which the buyer has the opportunity to conduct an inspection

a request to remedy is written by the buyer's agent true or false

true.

Inspections of older homes typically take longer than inspections of newer homes. true or false

true. an inspection can take longer for an older home, which may have a unique foundation, room additions, an older electrical system, an older plumbing system, or a combination of old and new electrical and plumbing systems

When examining the condition of a service panel, a home inspector removes the panel cover to inspect the conductors and circuit breakers or fuses. true or false

true. the inspector examines the service panel by removing the panel cover to inspect the conductors and circuit breakers or fuses

in addition to inspecting the exterior of the structure, a home inspector also examines the site, including grading, surface drainage, and vegetation. true or false

true. the inspector examines the site including grading surface drainage and vegetation that might affect the building

home inspection

unbiased, systematic, non invasive, visual inspection of a home

natural ventilation

ventilation achieved through airflow and vents

mechanical exhaust systems

ventilation systems that use exhaust fans typically located in the kitchen and bathrooms where warm, moist air is generated