Home Inspection Test 1 Questions and Answers Already Graded A

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Home Inspection Test 1 Questions and Answers Already Graded A The home inspector's job does not include: ✔✔providing an opinion on value A typical home inspection: ✔✔takes two to three hour... s 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 inc [Show More]

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