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Ivy is taking over part of an exterior wall of the home. How do you BEST address this in your report?


A) Conclude it may damage the exterior wall.
B) Conclude it may eventually decrease the home's value.
C) Conclude it may affect the home's interior temperature.
D) Conclude it may discolor the exterior wall.

E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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Which of the following factors can influence service life expectancy of components and systems?


A) Installation
B) Maintenance
C) Materials
D) All of the above

E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

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Which of the following is the correct meaning of HVAC?


A) Heat vacuum exchange
B) Heat, vent, and air condition
C) Heaters, ventilation, and air conditioners
D) Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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Home inspectors are not required to inspect recreational facilities. Which of the following is NOT considered a recreational facility?


A) Swimming pool
B) Sauna
C) Steam bath
D) Walk-in shower

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following descriptions may NOT be an example of a visual observation?


A) Swelling siding
B) Shift in foundation
C) Water stain
D) Stucco deterioration

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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What is another name for tiebacks that anchor retaining walls?


A) Anchor bolts
B) Dead men
C) Barge board
D) Butt hinge

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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When completing the home inspection report, which of the following elements is NOT required?


A) Analysis of geological hazards
B) Comments on cosmetic features
C) Opinion of property location
D) All of the above

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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Home inspection reports must contain all but which one of the following elements?


A) Remaining life expectancy of appliances
B) Status of the home as occupied or vacant
C) Address of the property inspected
D) Weather conditions at time of inspection

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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What should you write in your report if you believe your standard inspection is insufficient for identifying potential defects in components or systems?


A) "Unable to provide analysis"
B) "Condition of home is unclear"
C) "Unable to complete inspection"
D) "Further inspection is needed"

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following is an advantage of engineered lumber?


A) It is stronger.
B) It does not squeak.
C) It smells better.
D) All of the above

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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What type of opinion should a home inspector provide in the inspection report as it relates to observations and recommendations?


A) Biased and objective
B) Biased and subjective
C) Unbiased and objective
D) Unbiased and subjective

E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

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What is the chemical makeup of ABS plastic?


A) Alumel, butane, and scandium
B) Acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene
C) Alnico, beryllium, and samarium
D) None of the above

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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What type of information should you include in your inspection report concerning pitched roofs?


A) The roof needs to be cleaned.
B) There are sections that have been patched.
C) Certain areas appear to be sagging.
D) All of the above

E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

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When inspecting walls, which of the following is the preferred finding to include in your report?


A) Walls are made with engineered lumber.
B) Walls are made out of concrete blocks.
C) Walls have high R-value insulation.
D) Walls have low R-value insulation.

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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The client wants to know if the appliances are working properly. How do you respond?


A) If you do not inspect appliances, inform your client in advance.
B) If you do not inspect appliances, suggest the client get another inspector.
C) If you do inspect appliances, include your findings in the report.
D) Any of the above is an acceptable response.

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following terms is NOT associated with masonry?


A) Apron
B) Travertine
C) Anthropic
D) Swale

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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You are inspecting a home in a community with recently implemented ordinances pertaining to noise control. Your client wants to know if the walls are soundproof enough to allow for social gatherings while still meeting ordinance requirements. How should you respond?


A) Remind your client the inspection does not include determining compliance with ordinances.
B) Recommend your client hire a structural engineer to test the walls' soundproofing.
C) Suggest your client hire a soundproofing expert to renovate the walls in order to be compliant.
D) Tell your client about a friend of yours who specializes in soundproofing homes.

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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If you include photographs with your inspection report, do you need to provide a disclaimer?


A) No, the photographs speak for themselves so a disclaimer is redundant.
B) No, the photographs are not required so any type of disclaimer is not needed.
C) Yes, the photographs should not be viewed critically since you are an amateur.
D) Yes, the photographs may not reflect all deficiencies found during the inspection.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Which of the following observations is an appropriate way to describe the condition of a waste pipe?


A) Appears functional
B) Should be copper
C) Suggest replacing with brass pipes
D) Recommend new owners replace waste pipe

E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

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What is the expected service life of vinyl siding?


A) 10 years in humid climates
B) 15 years in cool climates
C) 20 years in dry climates
D) 25 years in all climates

E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

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