Inspector Prep State Exam 4

Question 1

1. Regarding scope and depth of real estate inspections, an inspector must first adhere to all rules:
   (a) Imposed by the Federal Housing Authority
   (b) agreed to, in writing, by the client
   (c) prescribed within the language of his partnership agreement or corporate resolution
   (d) set forth in the language of the provisions adopted by his state’s legislature

Answer 1

(d) set forth in the language of the provisions adopted by his state’s legislature

Question 2

2. During inspection, equipment, systems, and appliances are:
   (a) tested for the presence of proper color-coded wiring harnesses
   (b) operated at 110% of their listed limit capacities
   (c) only operated in their normal modes and operating ranges
   (d) inspected for the presence of the required UL label

Answer 2

(c) only operated in their normal modes and operating ranges

Question 3

3. An inspector shall render the inspection report in a format prescribed by the governing state:
   (a) in all cases
   (b) unless a different format is required by an agency of the federal government
   (c) unless a different format is required by a client who buys or sells property in the due course of the client’s business
   (d) b. and c.

Answer 3

(b) unless a different format is required by an agency of the federal government

Question 4

4. Roof inspection always requires:
   (a) Estimating and reporting the remaining life expectancy of the roof covering
   (b) Walking on the roof
   (c) Identification and reporting of the roof covering material
   (d) Valid and current errors & omissions insurance coverage

Answer 4

(c) Identification and reporting of the roof covering material

Question 5

5. Complete inspection of a fireplace includes observations regarding:
   (a) Presence and adequacy of a non-combustible hearth extension
   (b) Presence and condition of a spark arrestor and rain cap
   (c) The condition of the damper and its proper operation
   (d) All of the above

Answer 5

(d) All of the above

Question 6

6. During electrical inspections:
   (a) observations regarding the integrity of service entrance cables and insulation are required
   (b) the presence of a system grounding conductor is always assumed if it is not readily found
   (c) inspection is not made for the compatibility of overcurrent protectors with wire sizes in use
   (d) a. and b.

Answer 6

(a) observations regarding the integrity of service entrance cables and insulation are required

Question 7

7. Inspectors are not required to:
   (a) Fully evaluate the integrity of a heat exchanger in a gas fired furnace
   (b) Determine the operability of heating elements in an electric furnace
   (c) Inspect for the use of proper gas connector materials at points of use
   (d) Observe the type, condition, and termination locations of gas furnace flues

Answer 7

(a) Fully evaluate the integrity of a heat exchanger in a gas fired furnace

Question 8

8. Inspectors are required to:
   (a) Measure the pressure of air conditioner system refrigerant
   (b) Determine whether air conditioner supply/return air temperature differential is within normal range
   (c) Report the adequacy of air conditioner capacity as related to dwelling square footage
   (d) Determine the existence of refrigerant leaks

Answer 8

(b) Determine whether air conditioner supply/return air temperature differential is within normal range

Question 9

9. Hazardous condition related to a temperature-and-pressure relief valve drain line installed in a water heater do not include:
   (a) a drain line with a threaded discharge end
   (b) a drain line sloped to permit continuous positive gravity drain
   (c) a drain line of ½ inch diameter tubing
   (d) a drain line with a full-bore shutoff valve installed within 5 feet of the appliance

Answer 9

(b) a drain line sloped to permit continuous positive gravity drain

Question 10

10. While inspecting swimming pools, inspectors are not required to:
    (a) Identify the type of pool construction
    (b) Inspect the function of pool water heaters
    (c) Determine the presence of subsurface leaks
    (d) Inspect the condition of pool skimmers

Answer 10

(c) Determine the presence of subsurface leaks

Question 11

11. A condition which is not a sign of differential settlement is:
    (a) rafters which have pulled away from the ridge board attachment points
    (b) the presence of efflorescence around the perimeter of the foundation
    (c) doors which do not fit well in their openings
    (d) interior walls which show evidence of stress deflection

Answer 11

(b) the presence of efflorescence around the perimeter of the foundation

Question 12

12. Framing members normally visible from the attic space include:
    (a) purlin braces
    (b) sill plates
    (c) wall studs
    (d) a. and b.

Answer 12

(a) purlin braces

Question 13

13. The use of bare or un-insulated wire for branch circuit grounding conductors is:
    (a) Prohibited since 1971
    (b) Required since 1971
    (c) Safe
    (d) Hazardous

Answer 13

(c) Safe

Question 14

14. Reversed polarity in an AC (alternating current) circuit:
    (a) Cannot be easily detected by a standard circuit analyzer
    (b) Is not important
    (c) Can cause malfunction in some modern electrical equipment
    (d) None of the above

Answer 14

(c) Can cause malfunction in some modern electrical equipment

Question 15

15. Hazardous conditions commonly found in electrical systems include:
    (a) exposed 120 volt wire connections outside of a junction box
    (b) evidence of a drip loop at the service entrance weather head
    (c) hanging or cord-connected light fixtures too close to an entry door
    (d) low-voltage garden light conductors in direct soil contact

Answer 15

(a) exposed 120 volt wire connections outside of a junction box

Question 16

16. Signs of possible loss of heat exchanger integrity in a gas fired furnace include:
    (a) Dancing flames during blower operation
    (b) Sticky black soot in the blower compartment or supply registers
    (c) Small openings in the heat exchanger at the burner area
    (d) All of the above

Answer 16

(d) All of the above

Question 17

17. The flue serving a gas fired furnace with natural draft venting must:
    (a) Vent directly through a side wall
    (b) Exhaust at a point 5 or more vertical feet above the flue collar
    (c) Be fitted with an atmospheric damper
    (d) Be a minimum of 5 inches in diameter

Answer 17

(b) Exhaust at a point 5 or more vertical feet above the flue collar

Question 18

18. The blower in an electric furnace:
    (a) shuts down just before the heating elements are cycled off
    (b) forces air directly through the heat exchanger
    (c) usually draws from 4 to 6 amps
    (d) caries combustion gasses to an outdo

Answer 18

(c) usually draws from 4 to 6 amps

Question 19

19. An emergency heat setting at the thermostat of a heat pump system:
    (a) disengages the heat pump
    (b) is required when indoor temperature is over 80 degrees F.
    (c) activates the 4-way reversing valve
    (d) is used when the outdoor temperature rises too quickly for the heat pump to respond

Answer 19

(a) disengages the heat pump

Question 20

20. Inspection of evaporative coolers does not include:
    (a) Listening to pump operation
    (b) Identification of blower motors as one- or two-speed
    (c) Testing for correct water softness (PH) levels
    (d) Observation of blower and fan components for rust, corrosion, and deterioration

Answer 20

(c) Testing for correct water softness (PH) levels

Question 21

21. “Water hammer”, (a loud banging noise), often heard when faucets are turned off:
    (a) is caused by inadequate pipe diameter
    (b) is caused by the accumulation of mineral deposits within the pipes
    (c) is normal, and need not be reported
    (d) none of the above

Answer 21

(d) none of the above

Question 22

22. A 1 inch vertical air gap between a faucet spout and the flood rim of its fixture:
    (a) requires the installation of an anti-siphon device
    (b) can cause cross-connection
    (c) can help to prevent the flow of wastewater into the supply lines
    (d) can cause failure of the trap seal

Answer 22

(c) can help to prevent the flow of wastewater into the supply lines

Question 23

23. The temperature-and-pressure relief valve in a water heater:
    (a) regulates water temperature and pressure
    (b) must be equipped to discharge through a pipe of at least ¾ inch in diameter
    (c) must include a shutoff valve
    (d) must discharge into a standard plumbing drain

Answer 23

(b) must be equipped to discharge through a pipe of at least ¾ inch in diameter

Question 24

24. Automatic motorized garage door operators are required to:
    (a) reverse direction automatically if there is an obstruction in the path of a closing door
    (b) have the door release catch permanently rendered inoperable at the traveler arm location
    (c) be of at least 1/8 horsepower when used with 16 foot wide doors
    (d) a. and c.

Answer 24

(a) reverse direction automatically if there is an obstruction in the path of a closing door

Question 25

25. All of the following must be joined in a unified electrical bonding with #8 AWG copper wire, except:
    (a) metal slides, ladders, and diving boards
    (b) metallic fencing less than 5 feet from the pool’s edge
    (c) electrical metallic tubing secured to a building less than 5 feet from a pool’s edge
    (d) steel re-bar in a pool’s structure

Answer 25

(c) electrical metallic tubing secured to a building less than 5 feet from a pool’s edge