Legal Ethics SOP 4 (Jim's Questions) Flashcards
- A home inspection business should be conducted in a manner which:
a. Maintains maximum profit for the inspector
b. Allows the inspector impartial opinions
c. Presents a neat and clean appearance
d. Assures the client that the inspector’s independent or free from outside influences
Assures the client that the inspector’s independent or free from outside influences
- Real estate inspections and inspectors must follow rules:
a. Within a written agreement that is agreed to by the client
b. Set forth by the state legislature
c. Found within the language of the trade associations either in Texas or outside of Texas with which they are affiliated
d. Located in the inspector’s agreement
Set forth by the state legislature
- Per the Texas SoP, mechanical systems, electrical systems and appliances are:
a. Beyond the scope of visual inspection
b. Operated at their limit capacity
c. Operated in normal modes and operating ranges
d. Tested for the presence of AFCI and GFCI protective circuits
Operated in normal modes and operating ranges
- The inspector is required to provide a written report in the format required by the state:
a. in all situations
b. Unless the inspector is unlicensed
c. unless a different format is requested by the client
d. unless a different format is required by an agency of the federal government
e. b and c
unless a different format is required by an agency of the federal government
- Licensed Home Inspectors are required to:
a. inspect for the presence of hazardous wastes
b. inspect for code compliance
c. inspect for the efficiency of heating and air conditioning systems
d. none of the above
none of the above
- The inspection of foundation, grading, guttering and drainage does not require observations regarding:
a. crawlspace ventilation
b. crawlspace interior
c. lead paint
d. tree roots located near the home
lead paint
- Roof inspections always require:
a. Inspecting the roof from the roof surface
b. Identifying the roof covering material
c. reporting on the remaining life expectancy of the roofing material
d. a and b
a and b
Inspecting the roof from the roof surface
Identifying the roof covering material
- Inspectors should report the approximate depth of attic insulation:
a. even if the attic space cannot be entered during the inspection
b. whenever the insulation is visible
c. per the information provided by the seller
d. none of the above
whenever the insulation is visible
- Inspectors are not required to report:
a. missing glass panes or glazing
b. broken seals in insulated windows
c. missing storm doors and storm windows
d. burglar bars or grates for bedroom windows the restrict egress
missing storm doors and storm windows
- Inspectors are required to inspect:
a. the condition of finish material normally cosmetic in nature
b. the condition of awnings
c. operation of shutters
d. if doors are performing correctly
if doors are performing correctly
- During the inspection of a fireplace, inspectors inspect:
a. size of the flue and the adequacy of flue drafting
b. presence and adequacy on non-combustible hearth extension
c. presence and condition of coping or crown flashing, spark arrestor, and rain cap
d. b and c
b and c
presence and adequacy on non-combustible hearth extension
presence and condition of coping or crown flashing, spark arrestor, and rain cap
- During electrical inspections:
a. the condition of the service entrance cables
b. the presence or absence of a system grounding electrode
c. Appropriate size for wires and overcurrent protection devices
d. all of the above
all of the above
the condition of the service entrance cables
the presence or absence of a system grounding electrode
Appropriate size for wires and overcurrent protection devices
- Electrical receptacles are usually not inspected for:
a. Reverse polarity
b. Scorch marks
c. grounding
d. correct voltage
correct voltage
- GFCI protection is not required for receptacles:
a. in attic locations
b. in bathroom locations
c. within 6 feet of sinks
d. in garage locations
in attic locations
- Inspectors are not required to:
a. determine the correct performance of gas and electric heating elements
b. observe the condition gas furnace flues
c. inspect the burners for excessive rust
d. evaluate the integrity of the heat exchanger in gas fired furnaces
evaluate the integrity of the heat exchanger in gas fired furnaces
- Inspectors are required to:
a. inspect condensing units for the cleanliness and condition of fins
b. observe for the presence and condition of insulation on air conditioner vapor lines
c. operate air conditioning systems when the outdoor temperature is below 55 degrees
d. a and b
a and b
inspect condensing units for the cleanliness and condition of fins
observe for the presence and condition of insulation on air conditioner vapor lines
- Inspectors are not required to:
a. measure the pressures of air conditioners sealed system
b. determine the presence of refrigerant leaks
c. report if the air conditioning system is properly sized for the home
d. all of the above
all of the above
measure the pressures of air conditioners sealed system
determine the presence of refrigerant leaks
report if the air conditioning system is properly sized for the home
- What voltage should be read when sticking the red and black probes of a volt meter in the small and large slot of an outlet?
a. 100 volts
b. 120 volts
c. 150 volts
d. 240 volts
120 volts
- What would be the concern if you put a volt meter in a home receptacle and the voltage reading was 242v?
a. This is normal and there is no concern
b. The reading should be 240v
c. The Receptacle could be overheating
d. There should be a reading of 120v
There should be a reading of 120v
- During plumbing inspection, the inspector must observe:
a. the performance of anti-siphon devices
b. exterior plumbing components such as water mains, private sewers, and water wells
c. appliances in the kitchen
d. Materials and overall condition of accessible supply lines
Materials and overall condition of accessible supply lines
- Inspectors must observe:
a. functional water flow at 2 plumbing fixtures operated simultaneously
b. plumbing vent system termination
c. functional drainage of plumbing fixtures
d. all of the above
all of the above
functional water flow at 2 plumbing fixtures operated simultaneously
plumbing vent system termination
functional drainage of plumbing fixtures
- Which of the following conditions for the TPRV installed on water heater are determined to be unsafe:
a. TPRV with a threaded discharge end
b. a drain line that is smaller the TPRV line opening
c. A TPRV line sloped so that it will not drain freely
d. all of the above
all of the above
TPRV with a threaded discharge end
a drain line that is smaller the TPRV line opening
A TPRV line sloped so that it will not drain freely
- An item that is not an item of concern for a gas fired water heater is:
a. the lack of an appropriate electrical disconnect
b. a water heater that is set on the garage floor
c. signs of flame roll out
d. a bright yellow flame
the lack of an appropriate electrical disconnect
- Inspectors are not required to:
a. operate hydrotherapy tubs
b. inspect for the presence of and operation of GFCI protection
c. inspect the whirlpool jets or ports
d. make an access hole if one was not provided
make an access hole if one was not provided
- The inspection of built in dishwashers include:
a. condition of door gaskets
b. rusting of the dish racks
c. looking for an air gap or anti-siphon valve
d. operation of soap dispenser doors
e. all of the above
operation of soap dispenser doors
- A sacrificial anode rod installed in a water heater:
a. is made of pvc and will deter deterioration of the tank
b. helps to dissipate heat
c. causes premature deterioration of the tank
d. none of the above
none of the above
- The inspector must mark as deficient during the appliance inspection:
a. indicator lights that are not operating, gas leaks, burners that not operating
b. indicator lights that are not operating, ovens temperature read at 340 degrees, gas leaks
c. an oven door that is not performing, indicator lights that are not operating, burners operating properly
d. burners operating properly, ovens temperature read at 321 degrees, gas leaks
indicator lights that are not operating, gas leaks, burners that not operating
- Lawn sprinkler system has a backflow preventer to:
a. helps to minimize the risk of water siphoning into the lawn drainage system
b. reduce the possibility of backflow into the potable drinking water
c. keeps the system from operating if there has been a recent rain
d. reduce excessive pressure build up on the water line
e. both b and c
reduce the possibility of backflow into the potable drinking water
- Which of the following does not require GFCI protection?
a. 120v. pool equipment
b. underground electric lighting fixtures
c. outlets within 20 feet of a pool
d. crawlspace outlets
outlets within 20 feet of a pool
- When inspecting a microwave oven, the inspector is required to:
a. Inspect the condition of the door and seal
b. Observe the oven operation by heating water or with other test equipment
c. Observe the operation of the light.
d. Inspect the microwave leaking with a test device
e. All are correct but d
Inspect the microwave leaking with a test device
- Roof inspection always requires:
a. Reporting the remaining life expectancy of the roof covering
b. Walking on the roof
c. Identification and reporting of the roof covering material
d. The use of drones
Identification and reporting of the roof covering material
- A fireplace inspection should include:
a. The condition of the firebrick
b. The condition and performance of the damper
c. Presence and condition of a spark arrestor and/or rain cap
d. All of the above
All of the above
The condition of the firebrick
The condition and performance of the damper
Presence and condition of a spark arrestor and/or rain cap
- During electrical inspections:
a. The inspector must observe the condition of the service entrance conductors and insulation
b. The inspector must test arc fault breakers if the house is occupied
c. The inspector is not required to verify the compatibility of overcurrent protection devices with wire sizes
d. A and B
The inspector must observe the condition of the service entrance conductors and insulation
- Inspectors are not required to:
a. Inspect the heat exchanger for cracks, rusting, carbon or soot build up for an electric furnace
b. Inspect for performance of the heating elements in electric furnace
c. Inspect the heat exchanger for cracks, rusting, carbon or soot build up for a gas furnace
d. Observe the condition and proper termination of gas furnace flues
e. Both a and c
Both a and c
Inspect the heat exchanger for cracks, rusting, carbon or soot build up for an electric furnace
Inspect the heat exchanger for cracks, rusting, carbon or soot build up for a gas furnace
- While inspecting swimming pools, inspectors are not required to:
a. Identify the type of pool construction
b. Disassemble filter systems
c. Inspect the performance of pool water heaters
d. Determine the presence of sub surface leaks
Determine the presence of sub surface leaks
- Attic structural support components usually visible from the interior of the attic are:
a. Purlins
b. Knee walls
c. Wall studs
d. a and b
a and b
Purlins
Knee walls
- A condition which is not a sign of differential settlement is:
a. Sloping floors on monolithic slab
b. Doors that do not latch properly
c. Stress or drywall fractures on interior and exteriors walls
d. Loose parging on a foundation
Loose parging on a foundation
- Reversed polarity in an AC circuit:
a. Can be easily detected using a two-prong circuit tester
b. Can potentially energize the housing of an appliance
c. Can cause malfunction in some modern electrical equipment
d. All of the above
All of the above
Can be easily detected using a two-prong circuit tester
Can potentially energize the housing of an appliance
Can cause malfunction in some modern electrical equipment
- Unsafe conditions commonly found during the electrical inspection include:
a. GFCI outlets for bathroom outlets
b. The seller using drop cords
c. Unprotected wire connections
d. Improperly wired 3-way switch
Unprotected wire connections
- Signs of possible loss of heat exchanger integrity in a gas fired furnace include:
a. Irregular flames patterns while the blower is operating
b. Soot at the supply registers
c. Excessive rusting or corrosion inside the heat exchanger
d. All of the above
All of the above
Irregular flames patterns while the blower is operating
Soot at the supply registers
Excessive rusting or corrosion inside the heat exchanger
- The flue serving a gas fired furnace with natural draft venting generally:
a. Vent directly through a side wall
b. Terminates through the roof
c. Has a bi-metal damper installed
d. Uses a 3 in single wall flue pipe
Terminates through the roof
- The blower in an electric furnace:
a. Shuts down after the heating elements are cycled off
b. Forces air directly over the heat elements
c. Carries combustion gasses to an outdoor
d. Both a and b
Both a and b
Shuts down after the heating elements are cycled off
Forces air directly over the heat elements
- An emergency heat setting at the thermostat indicates:
a. There is an alarm system for the heating unit in case of failure
b. The heating system is or was a heat pump
c. The heating unit need to double the BTU production
d. Is used when the outdoor temperature rises too quickly for the heat pump to respond
The heating system is or was a heat pump
- Inspection of evaporative coolers includes:
a. Listening to pump operation
b. Viewing the condition of the absorbent pad
c. Inspecting the blower and fan components for deterioration
d. All of the above
All of the above
Listening to pump operation
Viewing the condition of the absorbent pad
Inspecting the blower and fan components for deterioration
- Water hammer, often heard when faucets are turned off:
a. Is caused by deficiencies in old pipes
b. Is normal, and need not be reported
c. Is a mineral deposits within the pipes
d. Is a banging or vibration due to a sudden change in momentum
Is a banging or vibration due to a sudden change in momentum
- A inch air gap between a faucet spout and the flood rim of its fixture to prevent a possible cross connection:
a. 1
b. 2
c. 4
d. No air gap is needed
1
- A requirement for a garage door opener:
a. Should have any locking mechanism removed to prevent accidental damage
b. Must have an emergency release mechanism
c. Must have a properly operating pressure reverse
d. All the above
All the above
Should have any locking mechanism removed to prevent accidental damage
Must have an emergency release mechanism
Must have a properly operating pressure reverse
- The TPRV in a water heater:
a. Is a device the controls the water temperature and pressure
b. Must include a shut off valve
c. Must have a pipe that is rated for hot water use and at least be the size of the TPRV opening (3/4” is typical)
d. Must have a threaded end in case it leaks
Must have a pipe that is rated for hot water use and at least be the size of the TPRV opening (3/4” is typical)
- System grounding conductors in the main panel:
a. Provide no protection from excessive voltage caused by lightning strikes
b. Must be isolated from the neutral bus bar
c. Are connected to a metal grounding rod or water supply line
d. Must always be a #10 cable
Are connected to a metal grounding rod or water supply line
- Aluminum branch circuit wiring:
a. Oxidizes over time
b. Should have an anti-oxidant paste applied
c. Must have outlets that are rated and labeled CU/AL
d. Can cause loosening of connections at switches and receptacles
e. All of the above
All of the above
Oxidizes over time
Should have an anti-oxidant paste applied
Must have outlets that are rated and labeled CU/AL
Can cause loosening of connections at switches and receptacles
- Electrical disconnects are not required near all of the following except:
a. Electric water heaters
b. Furnaces
c. Central air conditioner condensing unit
d. Electric range and cooktop connections
Electric range and cooktop connections
- Proper combustion for a conventional draft gas fired forced air furnace or water heater requires:
a. Adequate amount of combustion air
b. Adequate amount of dilution air or replacement air
c. A PVC flue pipe that discharges directly to the exterior
d. Both A and B
Both A and B
Adequate amount of combustion air
Adequate amount of dilution air or replacement air
- High Efficiency furnaces:
a. Can achieve efficiencies 95% to 98%
b. Have two heat exchangers
c. Use a PVC pipe to carry away flue gasses
d. Use an induced draft fan
e. All the above
All the above
Can achieve efficiencies 95% to 98%
Have two heat exchangers
Use a PVC pipe to carry away flue gasses
Use an induced draft fan
- The inspector the duty of protecting the public against fraud misrepresentation or unethical practices in the field of real estate inspections.
a. Can choose
b. Accepts
c. Doesn’t have
d. Challenges
Accepts
- If you are found guilty of inspecting a property without a license, what would be your consequences?
a. Class B Misdemeanor
b. Class F Misdemeanor
c. Class A Misdemeanor
Class A Misdemeanor
- An inspector’s license was reprimanded and he was penalized for making material misstatement of fact regarding criminal offense on renewal. Look up for factual understanding…Review the Penalty Matrix in this guide
a. $500
b. $1,000
c. $10,000
d. $1,500
1,500
- A client thinks an inspector was negligent, they should contact to discuss filing a lawsuit.
a. Another Inspector
b. TREC
c. An Attorney
d. Education Committee
An Attorney
- The TREC Standards are the guideline for ethical practice.
a. Code
b. Minimum
c. Only
d. Worst
Minimum
- An inspector was fined after they engaged in the conduct of a home inspection after their license was revoked. Look up for factual understanding…
a. $3,000
b. $10,000
c. $0.00
d. $5,000
5,000
- Can an inspector also be the real estate agent of the same transaction?
a. No
b. Yes
No
- If a client has questions regarding their inspection report, they should ask?
a. The Realtor
b. The Inspector
c. The loan office
d. TREC
The Inspector
- The inspector is not required to determine of any system or component.
a. Years of age
b. Life expectancy
c. Make model
d. All of the above
All of the above
Years of age
Life expectancy
Make model
