Inspection Report Exam

Original inspection reports are valid for how many days? a) 30 b) 60 c) 120 d) 180

120

Which branch of licensing relates to the control of household pests? a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4

2

Failure to file an inspection report on any property shall be subject to a fine of up to what amount? a) 250.00 b) 1,000.00 c) 2,000.00 d) 2,500.00

2,500.00

A registered company shall retain all original inspection reports for how many years? a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4

3

Which branch of license relates to the control of wood-destroying pests or organisms? a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4

3

Which of the following is considered to be a conducive condition? a) Controllable moisture conditions b) Earth to wood contacts c) Faulty grade levels d) Excessive cellulose debris e) Inadequate ventilation f) All of the above

All of the above

If evidence indicates that wood-destroying pests extend into inaccessible areas, you must recommend to do which of the following? a) Remove the infested wood? b) Fumigate the structure c) Do an all encompassing heat treatment d) Expose the area for treatment e) Use another method of treatment which exterminates the infestation f) All the above

All the above

A 3 x 5 inspection tag must be posted whenever an inspection is made in which of the following locations? a) Attic b) Subarea c) Garage d) Any of the above

Any of the above

If a homeowner is only concerned about termites, you don't have to report conducive conditions? a) True b) False

False

If a licensee is really in a hurry and doesn't have time to do a full inspection, the licensee may choose to do only a limited report? a) True b) False

False

If a person is licensed by the contractor's board, he or she may apply pesticides of fungicides while they are in the process of doing their repair work? a) True b) False

False

If you did an inspection on a home and 4 months later they called you do to do an updated report, you must file a Supplemental inspection report and let them know if anything has changed? a) True b) False

False

If you filed an inspection report and the owner decided to repair the house himself, you are not required to re-inspect his work? a) True b) False

False

In our industry, insect referred to as "infections"? problems are generally referred to as "infestations" and fungus problems are a) True b) False

False

No company shall start work on a or issue reports regarding wood destroying pests until an inspection has been made by a branch 1 licensee? a) True b) False

False

Second story stall showers do not need to be inspected? a) True b) False

False

When a home is under a Control Service Agreement, you are required to do a full inspection every year? a) True b) False

False

When performing a preconstruction treatment for subterranean termites, you may apply less than what the label calls for if you don't think the area has a history of termite problems? a) True b) False

False

To test a shower stall, you need to plug the drain and do which of the following? a) Fill the base to within 1 inch of the top of the shower dam and let set for 15 minutes b) Run the shower for at least 10 minutes c) Fill it up half way d) All the above

Fill the base to within 1 inch of the top of the shower dam and let set for 15 minutes

If a garage is packed full of stuff and you can't get in to inspect it, that would be considered to be what type of finding? a) Section 1 b) Section 2 c) Further inspection item d) Both a & c

Further inspection item

By law, are property owners required to complete all recommendations made in a termite inspection report? a) Yes b) No

No

If you did a free inspection, can you charge them if they want for you to come back and re-check their house after another contractor did all the repairs? a) True b) False

No

Is it legal to give a "kick-back" to a realtor for giving you a referral? a) Yes b) No

No

When doing an inspection and you see inspection or completion tags posted which are 3 or more years old, are you required to indicate them on your report? a) Yes b) No

No

If there is reasonable evidence to believe a fungus infestation exists in a concealed wall or area, you must do which of the following? a) Do a treatment and remove any fungus on the outside of the wall or area b) Recommend that the area be opened for further inspection c) Treat the outside of the wall and do a foam treatment on the inside of the area d) All the above

Recommend that the area be opened for further inspection

If you inspected a home and one week later they asked for you to check and see if the repairs done by other were performed correctly, what type of inspection would you file? a) original b) limited c) supplemental d) reinspection

Reinspection

If a shower stall has no dam or it is less than 2 inches high, you must test it by doing which of the following? a) Fill the base to within 1 inch of the top of the shower dam and let set for 15 minutes b) Run the shower for at least 10 minutes c) Fill it up half way d) Run the shower for at least 5 minutes

Run the shower for at least 5 minutes

22. When there is visible evidence of an active infestation, it is considered to be what type of a finding? a) Section 1 b) Section 2 c) Further inspection item d) All the above

Section 1

Let's say you found a condition that is likely to lead to infestation or infection but there are no signs of infestation or infection at this time. What type of a finding would that be? a) Section 1 b) Section 2 c) Further inspection item d) Both a & c

Section 2

A combined report will specify which items are Section 1, Section 2 or Further Inspection? a) True b) False

True

A separated report will designate which items are Section 1, Section 2 or Further Inspection items? a) True b) False

True

After applying pesticides or fungicides, a completion tag must be posted that includes the date of when the work was completed and a list of which products were used? a) True b) False

True

After treatment, are you required to remove all pellets, frass and mud tunnels where possible? a) True b) False

True

An "Original Limited Inspection" is an "Original Inspection" of an individual condo or townhome unit and it does not include inspection of the other attached units or the entire structure? a) True b) False

True

Completion reports must be filed within 10 business days after the work has been completed? a) True b) False

True

For pest control inspections, a minimum of 12 inches of clearance under floor joist is considered to be adequate? a) True b) False

True

If a home needs treatment, your inspection report must provide information regarding the pesticides to be used for control? a) True b) False

True

If secondary recommendations are performed, you must specify the name of the person or agency that requested completion of those secondary recommendations? a) True b) False

True

If you are using an above ground termite bait station, the mud tubes can remain in place for the duration of use but they must be removed at the conclusion of your treatment? a) True b) False

True

Inspection reports must be filed no later than 10 business days after commencement of an inspection? a) True b) False

True

On a Control Service Agreement, all corrections covered must be completed within 6 months? a) True b) False

True

Secondary recommendations are considered to be "substandard" work? a) True b) False

True

When filing a Supplemental or Reinspection report, you must always refer to the Original report's date and file number? a) True b) False

True

Let's say you have a wood deck that is mounted on concrete. You can't crawl under it because there is only 6 inches of clearance between the deck and the concrete. But, when you look under it from the side, you can see a little fungus growing on one of the support girders. What should you say in your report? (NOTE: You can't see any damage on top of the deck. Also, the deck was freshly painted last week and the owner will get really get mad if you tell him that the deck will have to be taken apart.) a) Write it up as inaccessible and note that further inspection would be impractical to do so b) Write it up and call for further inspection c) Write it up as a Section 2 item

Write it up and call for further inspection

Are Separated Reports required for almost all real estate transactions? a) Yes b) No

Yes