Section 11: Unit 2 Practice Exam

Which of these could be signs of flood damage? Hot and cold rooms in the house Misaligned doors Soft or uneven floors Windows that won't open

Soft or uneven floors

Which of the following is an example of an easement? A path providing neighborhood access to a pond cuts through part of Hillary's property. Michael installed a basketball hoop next to his driveway, six inches outside his property. The city seized a formerly private parcel of land for public use. The state took ownership of Don's property when no heirs could be located following his death.

A path providing neighborhood access to a pond cuts through part of Hillary's property.

Mike relocated for work and learned that the region in which he planned to buy a home had many old underground mines. In fact, Mike might even need to purchase mine subsidence insurance. What might a home inspector flag for Mike if there are any concerns about undermining? A sinkhole on the property Lack of birds and other wildlife Stagnant pond water Trees and shrubs that don't seem to grow

A sinkhole on the property

Bill is joining his inspector Hank for an inspection of the property he hopes to purchase. Hank notices that the dirt on the exterior of the home slopes toward the house. He explains that it should slope away from the home. When it doesn't, what problem might this create? Basement leaks Chimney issues Contamination of the home's water source Mosquito breeding

Basement leaks

Which of the following could be an indication of a foundation problem? Crack in a basement wall Doors that open and close easily Lack of moisture in the basement Windows that open and close properly

Crack in a basement wall

Which of the following is a common chimney or fireplace problem? Creosote Damage around the fascia Holes in the soffit None of these

Creosote

Basement wall cracks and leaks can be indicators of ______ problems. Chimney/fireplace Foundation Roof Window

Foundation

Wendell just listed Barb's home. Barb told him that there weren't any easements on the property, and Wendell hasn't seen a copy of the survey. What is Wendell's responsibility relative to the disclosure of any easements? He only needs to disclose easements if they're known. He should commission a survey if an existing one can't be found. He should do a title search to confirm any easements. He should require his seller to do online research in the county records database.

He only needs to disclose easements if they're known.

Marshall is a home inspector who is walking the lot of the property he's inspecting with a survey in hand. Which of the following will he note as an encroachment on the inspection report? A path providing neighborhood access to a pond cuts through part of the subject property. The apple tree on the adjacent property drops apples onto the subject property. The city seized the neighboring property to be used in a street widening project. The neighbor installed a basketball hoop next to his driveway, six inches over the property line.

The neighbor installed a basketball hoop next to his driveway, six inches over the property line.

Why are galvanized pipes a problem in older homes? They are not a problem. They are out of date and can lead to a variety of electrical problems. They can rust and cause leaks and low water pressure. They indicate the heating and cooling system(s) are outdated.

They can rust and cause leaks and low water pressure.

While showing your buyers through a home, you flipped on the light in the powder room and were concerned because the light switch felt warm. Why is this a concern? Warm light switches might mean the house doesn't cool well. Warm light switches might mean the house doesn't heat well. Warm light switches might mean there is an electrical problem. Warm light switches might mean there is a structural problem.

Warm light switches might mean there is an electrical problem.