Residential Inspection Questions And Answers
_______ is the definition of: To operate in normal ranges using ordinary controls at typical settings, look at and
examine accessible systems or components and report observed deficiencies as specified by these standards of practice. - Answer-Inspect...
Residential Inspection Questions And
Answers
_______ is the definition of: To operate in normal ranges using ordinary controls at
typical settings, look at and
examine accessible systems or components and report observed deficiencies as
specified by these standards of practice. - Answer-Inspect
/.1. According to the text, how long should a standard inspection on a 2,000 square foot
house take?
a. 8 to 10 hours
b. Around 2 hours
c. 5 to 7 hours
d. All day - Answer-b
/.1. An inspector-client agreement is an example of a(n) _________.
a. Implied contract
b. Expressed contract
c. Warranty agreement
d. Guarantee service agreement - Answer-b. expressed contract
/.A deficiency is defined as:
a. Everything that can possibly be wrong with a house
b. Anything that could get a sales agent sued, but nothing that would kill the deal
c. Condition issues that adversely or materially affect the performance of an item
d. The acceptability of a part, component, or system based on appearance - Answer-c.
Condition issues that adversely or materially affect the performance of an item
/.According to the General Provisions of the Standards of Practice, which of the
following is an
inspector required to inspect?
a. Sub-surface drainage systems
b. Buried systems or components
c. Driveways
d. Built-in appliances - Answer-d. Built-in appliances
/.Are inspectors allowed to give warranties? - Answer-Not, the federal and state law
expressly forbids it. It would put them in the insurance business
/.Are inspectors required to use pre-inspection or employment contracts? - Answer-No
/.Common duct problems on cooling systems include - Answer-prob all of the above
,• Undersized or
incomplete
• Supply and return
register problems
• Dirty
• Disconnected and
leaking
• Obstructed or
collapsed
• Poor support • Poor balance or
distribution
• Old
• torn or damaged
sheathing and
insulation
/.Complete the sentence. A real estate inspection is: - Answer-A limited visual survey
and evaluation of the basic operation of the systems and components
of a structure using normal controls
/.define "accessible" - Answer-an area that can be reached without the use of tools and
will not disassemble items other than covers or panels intended for removal during an
inspection.
/.define "component" - Answer-a part of a system
/.Define "inspect" - Answer-to operate in normal ranges using ordinary controls at typical
settings, look at and examine accessible systems or components and report observed
decifiencies as specified by htese standards of practice
/.define a roof - Answer-The roof is a continuation of the superstructure of the house.
The primary function of a roof covering
is to protect the structure from the effects of weather. (also adds beauty. not designed to
be watertight, instead protect the structure from rain intrusion by shedding water)
/.define departure provision - Answer-It recognizes that there are items that a client may
not want to have inspected.
For example, a buyer may tell the inspector, "We know the roof is bad and we have
negotiated the
replacement of the roof in the contract. You don't need to inspect it." In that case, the
inspector's only
obligation is to note the buyer's request in the inspection report format
, /.Define what appliances must be inspected according to the REI - Answer-all built-in
appliances. not included in this category are refrigerators, washers, dryers, or separate
tabletop items
/.departure provision. an inspector may only depart - Answer-
/.do home inspectors commonly calculate the load capacity of a house? - Answer-no
/.do inspectors enforce codes? - Answer-no
/.do new shingles mean a new roof? - Answer-no
/.Do roofs wear out evenly? - Answer-No
/.Does Texas require licenses for home inspectors? - Answer-Yes
/.Homeowner inspectors are not required All built in appliance a. range? b.dishwasher?
c. clothes washer and dryers? - Answer-C
/.How long do composition shingles typically last? - Answer-14-16 years
/.How long does a client have to collect from the Real Estate Inspection Recovery
Fund? - Answer-2 years
/.how long does a typical composition shingle roof last - Answer-14-16 years
/.how much of a damaged roof usually means they are better off replacing the whole
thing? - Answer-1/3
/.How should an inspector respond to "should I buy this house?" - Answer-"That is a
question only you can
answer. I can provide you with important information about the condition and
performance of the house, but there are many other factors that you need to consider
/.If a buyer asks, should the inspector inspect washer, dryer, or refrigerator? - Answer-
Only if they are conpetent in those appliances
/.In what form is asbestos harmful? - Answer-pulverized or "friable state"
/.Inspectors ARE required to report on a. wear and tear of ordinary use b. adverse
cosmetic conditions c. past repairs that are workmanlike d. deficiencies in a system or
component - Answer-D
/.Just read - Answer-The compressor and condenser are located outside (usually the
side yard) for two good reasons. First of all, they can be quite noisy. Secondly, the
condenser requires massive amounts of air to remove the heat from the house. The
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