TREC - 40 hour Home Inspector Course Questions With Correct Answers
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TREC - 40 hour Home Inspector Course Questions With Correct Answers
Which Standard of Practice Rule governs Inspection Reports?
535-222
Which Standards of Practice Rule governs Inspection Report Forms
535-223
Which Standards of Practice Rule governs General Provisions
535-227
Which Standar...
TREC - 40 hour Home Inspector Course Questions With
Correct Answers
Which Standard of Practice Rule governs Inspection Reports?
535-222
Which Standards of Practice Rule governs Inspection Report Forms
535-223
Which Standards of Practice Rule governs General Provisions
535-227
Which Standards of Practice Rule governs Building Structures
535-228
Which Standards of Practice Rule governs Electrical Systems
535-229
Which Standards of Practice Rule governs HVAC Systems?
535-230
Which Standards of Practice Rule governs Plumbing/Gas Systems?
535-231
Which Standards of Practice Rule governs Appliances?
535-232
Which Standards of Practice Rule governs Optional Systems?
535-233
The Inspector is not required to use the TREC Report Form for re-inspections of a
property performed for the same client (T/F).
True
Is the use of TREC REI7-5 inspection form mandatory?
Yes, unless an exception applies
The Inspection report form shall not include the name and license number of the
inspector performing the inspection. (T/F)
False
The inspection report shall be delivered within how many days after the
completion of the inspection?
,3 days
The Inspector may change the check boxes on the form with circles or brackets.
(T/F)
False
How does the inspector complete the report if an item is inspected, no repairs are
necessary and no comments are needed?
The Inspector marks the "I" (Inspected) box for that item.
How does an Inspector complete the form if an item required for inspection by the
Standards of Practice, such as a food waste disposer, is not present in the
property?
The Inspector marks the "NP" (Not Present) box for that item.
How does the Inspector complete the form if an item, such as a garage door
operator, is present, but the Inspector does not wish to inspect it?
If the client agrees that an item is not to be inspected, the Inspector may exclude the
item and mark the "NI" (Not Inspected) box for that item. Failing to obtain the agreement
of the client to exclude the item violates the Standards of Practice.
How would the Inspector complete the form for an item which is in accessible or
which cannot be inspected due to conditions beyond the control of the
Inspector?
The Inspector would mark the "NI" box but must supply an explanation in the comments
section as to the reason.
Unlike the earlier report form, there are no sections in Form REI7-5 for individual
bathrooms, water heaters, or heating/cooling units. How would the Inspector
indicate in which room or unit deficiencies were observed?
In the comments section of the particular system involved.
Inspectors may modify the report for REI7-5?
True, to the extent permitted by the rule adopted by the Commission.
The Inspector may change the typeface; provided that is no smaller than ____
point font
10
The Inspector may add a cover page to the report form? (T/F)
, True
The Inspector may delete the words "Comments" on each item to save space?
(T/F)
False, Deletion of text is not permitted except as allowed by the rule. Deleting
"Comments" could also cause a novice client to assume no comments were ever
necessary in a report.
The Inspector may not change the check boxes on the form with circles or
brackets. (T/F)
True
An Inspector may provide an ____ ____ to a client prior to the delivery of REI7-5?
Oral Report
May an Inspector provide a different report to a client prior to the delivery of the
current TREC approved Report Form?
No, providing a different report first would violate the rule. The Inspector could provide a
different report as an attachment to REI7-5
An Inspector should exclude any part, component or system, which the Inspector
is not competent or ____ to inspect.
Qualified
An Inspector may depart from the inspection of a component or system required
by the Standards of Practice only if the Inspector and client agree the item is not
to be inspected. (T/F)
True
A comprehensive investigation beyond the scope of a real estate inspection
which would involve determining the cause of effect of deficiencies, exploratory
probing or discovery, the use of specialized knowledge, equipment or procedures
is defined as ____
Technically Exhaustive
The Inspector shall advise the client at the earliest ____ time that the specific
part, component or system will not be included in the inspection.
Practical
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