Question 1

Which of the following ceiling defects is NOT a cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

A) Water stains 
B) Loose plaster 
C) Paint discoloration 
D) Peeling paint 
A) Water stains 
B) Loose plaster 
C) Paint discoloration 
D) Peeling paint

Question 2

What types of concerns are associated with installed countertops?

Accepted Answer

A) Granite countertops may emit radon 
B) Zinc countertops can warp 
C) Quartz countertops are difficult to repair 
D) All of the above 
A) Granite countertops may emit radon 
B) Zinc countertops can warp 
C) Quartz countertops are difficult to repair 
D) All of the above

Question 3

During an inspection, you find evidence of wood decay, which is most often caused by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Carpenter ants 
B) Drywood termites 
C) Excessive exposure to the sun 
D) Excessive exposure to moisture 
A) Carpenter ants 
B) Drywood termites 
C) Excessive exposure to the sun 
D) Excessive exposure to moisture

Question 4

Where should every home inspection begin?

Accepted Answer

A) Inside 
B) Outside 
C) Basement 
D) Attic 
A) Inside 
B) Outside 
C) Basement 
D) Attic

Question 5

Home inspectors are required to inspect stairs for safety. Which of the following is the maximum acceptable height difference between risers?

Accepted Answer

A) 0" 
B) 1/4" 
C) 3/8" 
D) 1/2" 
A) 0" 
B) 1/4" 
C) 3/8" 
D) 1/2"

Question 6

Which of the following are methods for heating air in forced air heating systems?

Accepted Answer

A) Propane 
B) Electricity 
C) Oil 
D) All of the above 
A) Propane 
B) Electricity 
C) Oil 
D) All of the above

Question 7

Joists are used to attach decks to homes. What is the BEST way to secure joists?

Accepted Answer

A) With metal braces 
B) With metal brackets 
C) With long nails 
D) With short nails 
A) With metal braces 
B) With metal brackets 
C) With long nails 
D) With short nails

Question 8

Most American homes have what type of shingles on roofs?

Accepted Answer

A) Asphalt 
B) Wood 
C) Tile 
D) Slate 
A) Asphalt 
B) Wood 
C) Tile 
D) Slate

Question 9

When identifying deficiencies, home inspectors must determine if each deficiency poses a safety hazard. Which of the following deficiencies is the greatest safety concern?

Accepted Answer

A) Aged electrical wiring 
B) Rat infestation 
C) Improper ground connections 
D) Unsealed flue liners 
A) Aged electrical wiring 
B) Rat infestation 
C) Improper ground connections 
D) Unsealed flue liners

Question 10

Which of the following defects can result in serious safety problems in the bathroom?

Accepted Answer

A) Water damage on floor around toilet 
B) Cracked mirror on sink vanity 
C) Dripping faucets on shower wall 
D) Leaking pipes under sink 
A) Water damage on floor around toilet 
B) Cracked mirror on sink vanity 
C) Dripping faucets on shower wall 
D) Leaking pipes under sink

Question 11

You are in the basement performing an inspection and notice the washing machine and dryer. Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) You are required to turn both appliances on to verify they work. 
B) You are not required to inspect the connections of the washing machine. 
C) You are required to determine the remaining life expectancy of the appliances. 
D) You are not required to check the exhaust vent of a gas dryer. 
A) You are required to turn both appliances on to verify they work. 
B) You are not required to inspect the connections of the washing machine. 
C) You are required to determine the remaining life expectancy of the appliances. 
D) You are not required to check the exhaust vent of a gas dryer.

Question 12

Which of the following examples is NOT a type of heating system?

Accepted Answer

A) Hydronic 
B) Hydraulic 
C) Radiant heat 
D) Steam radiant 
A) Hydronic 
B) Hydraulic 
C) Radiant heat 
D) Steam radiant

Question 13

What is the purpose of an anchor bolt?

Accepted Answer

A) To attach structures or objects to concrete 
B) To prevent structure collapse during earthquakes 
C) To keep structures and objects in alignment 
D) All of the above 
A) To attach structures or objects to concrete 
B) To prevent structure collapse during earthquakes 
C) To keep structures and objects in alignment 
D) All of the above

Question 14

You need to test for electrical safety when conducting an inspection. Which one of the following areas DOES NOT require ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs)?

Accepted Answer

A) Living room 
B) Bathroom 
C) Unfinished basement 
D) Crawl space 
E) Garage 
A) Living room 
B) Bathroom 
C) Unfinished basement 
D) Crawl space 
E) Garage

Question 15

Which of the following is the primary reason a bathroom requires ventilation?

Accepted Answer

A) To allow odors to escape 
B) To keep condensation off the vanity mirror 
C) To prevent mold from developing 
D) To avoid slipping on the floor 
A) To allow odors to escape 
B) To keep condensation off the vanity mirror 
C) To prevent mold from developing 
D) To avoid slipping on the floor

Question 16

To determine whether sufficient insulation is in place, home inspectors need to know the different types of insulation available for home use. Which of the following is NOT a type of insulation?

Accepted Answer

A) Foam-in-place 
B) Roll foam 
C) Rigid foam 
D) Loose-fill 
A) Foam-in-place 
B) Roll foam 
C) Rigid foam 
D) Loose-fill

Question 17

Fixtures and faucets are components of the plumbing system. Common defects of fixtures and faucets include all but which one of the following deficiencies?

Accepted Answer

A) Leaks and drips 
B) Low water pressure 
C) Rusted areas 
D) Cold and hot reversed 
A) Leaks and drips 
B) Low water pressure 
C) Rusted areas 
D) Cold and hot reversed

Question 18

Which of the following deficiencies is a warning sign of a serious electrical problem?

Accepted Answer

A) Discolored electrical outlets 
B) Frequent tripping of circuit breakers 
C) Flickering lights 
D) All of the above 
A) Discolored electrical outlets 
B) Frequent tripping of circuit breakers 
C) Flickering lights 
D) All of the above

Question 19

Which of the following examples is a common type of foundation system?

Accepted Answer

A) Basement 
B) Slab 
C) Crawl space 
D) All of the above 
A) Basement 
B) Slab 
C) Crawl space 
D) All of the above

Question 20

You notice the chimney is leaning. The owner tells you it has been in that condition since he purchased the home 20 years ago. What is your response?

Accepted Answer

A) Determine the owner is lying to you because a leaning chimney would not last that long. 
B) Determine the chimney needs to be repaired regardless of the duration of the problem. 
C) Determine the owner has been lucky the chimney has not collapsed during that time. 
D) Determine nothing is wrong with the chimney since it has lasted that long. 
A) Determine the owner is lying to you because a leaning chimney would not last that long. 
B) Determine the chimney needs to be repaired regardless of the duration of the problem. 
C) Determine the owner has been lucky the chimney has not collapsed during that time. 
D) Determine nothing is wrong with the chimney since it has lasted that long.

Which of the following ceiling defects is NOT a cause for concern?

What types of concerns are associated with installed countertops?

During an inspection, you find evidence of wood decay, which is most often caused by which of the following?

Where should every home inspection begin?

Home inspectors are required to inspect stairs for safety. Which of the following is the maximum acceptable height difference between risers?

Which of the following are methods for heating air in forced air heating systems?

Joists are used to attach decks to homes. What is the BEST way to secure joists?

Most American homes have what type of shingles on roofs?

When identifying deficiencies, home inspectors must determine if each deficiency poses a safety hazard. Which of the following deficiencies is the greatest safety concern?

Which of the following defects can result in serious safety problems in the bathroom?

You are in the basement performing an inspection and notice the washing machine and dryer. Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following examples is NOT a type of heating system?

What is the purpose of an anchor bolt?

You need to test for electrical safety when conducting an inspection. Which one of the following areas DOES NOT require ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs)?

Which of the following is the primary reason a bathroom requires ventilation?

To determine whether sufficient insulation is in place, home inspectors need to know the different types of insulation available for home use. Which of the following is NOT a type of insulation?

Fixtures and faucets are components of the plumbing system. Common defects of fixtures and faucets include all but which one of the following deficiencies?

Which of the following deficiencies is a warning sign of a serious electrical problem?

Which of the following examples is a common type of foundation system?

You notice the chimney is leaning. The owner tells you it has been in that condition since he purchased the home 20 years ago. What is your response?

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Which of the following ceiling defects is NOT a cause for concern?

What types of concerns are associated with installed countertops?

During an inspection, you find evidence of wood decay, which is most often caused by which of the following?

Where should every home inspection begin?

Home inspectors are required to inspect stairs for safety. Which of the following is the maximum acceptable height difference between risers?

Which of the following are methods for heating air in forced air heating systems?

Joists are used to attach decks to homes. What is the BEST way to secure joists?

Most American homes have what type of shingles on roofs?

When identifying deficiencies, home inspectors must determine if each deficiency poses a safety hazard. Which of the following deficiencies is the greatest safety concern?

Which of the following defects can result in serious safety problems in the bathroom?

You are in the basement performing an inspection and notice the washing machine and dryer. Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following examples is NOT a type of heating system?

What is the purpose of an anchor bolt?

You need to test for electrical safety when conducting an inspection. Which one of the following areas DOES NOT require ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs)?

Which of the following is the primary reason a bathroom requires ventilation?

To determine whether sufficient insulation is in place, home inspectors need to know the different types of insulation available for home use. Which of the following is NOT a type of insulation?

Fixtures and faucets are components of the plumbing system. Common defects of fixtures and faucets include all but which one of the following deficiencies?

Which of the following deficiencies is a warning sign of a serious electrical problem?

Which of the following examples is a common type of foundation system?

You notice the chimney is leaning. The owner tells you it has been in that condition since he purchased the home 20 years ago. What is your response?

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