Module 5 Section 2 Flashcards
a buyer or seller, including a prospective buyer or seller, of real property that is the subject of a real estate inspection conducted under Chapter 1102 Occupations Code, and this Subchapter
a. agent
b. client
c. broker
client
Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee
a. Commission
b. Group
c. Committee
Committee
stands for the Standards of Practice:
SOP
refers to Section 535.227-535.332 of this title, which establish the minimum requirements for a real estate inspection conducted under Chapter 1102, Occupations Code, and this Subchapter
a. Standards of Practice
b. Requirements of Inspectors
c. Inspectors Rules of Trade
Standards of Practice
How many members are there on the Committee?
a. 8 members
b. 9 members
c. 10 members
9 members
An inspector can be appointed to the committee after ___ years as a professional inspector
5 years
How many member(s) from the Committee that represent the public?
a. 1member
b. 2 members
c. 3 members
3 members
Inspector members of the committee terms are __ years.
6 years
Public members of the committee terms are __ years
2 years
You must be __ years of age to submit an application for licensure
18
Number of times in which an applicant would fail that would cause additional education to be required
a. 2 consecutive times
b. 3 consecutive times
c. 5 consecutive times
3 consecutive times
An inspector must notify the Commission within __ days of the cancellation or non-renewal of professional liability insurance coverage, or any other insurance that provides coverage for violations
10 days
Amount of time required for each module that covers Property and Building Inspection-Module 1 & 2
a. 40 hours
b. 45 hours
c. 50 hours
40 hours
a licensed professional inspector, real estate inspector, or apprentice inspector who is not authorized by law to engage in the business of performing real estate inspections is known as:
a. rookie
b. Non-Certified Inspector
c. Inactive inspector
Inactive Inspector
Inspector members of the Committee serve staggered six-year terms, with the terms of two inspector members expiring on this date as well as two public members
December 31 of each odd-numbered year
A member whose term has expired holds office until the member’s ___ is appointed
successor
At a regular meeting in January of each year, the committee shall elect from its members a _____ officer, ____ presiding officer, and _____.
presiding officer, assistant presiding officer, and secretary
What will happen to an application fails to satisfy the requirements of subsection (b) (1) of this section within one year from the date the application is filed?
termination and subject to no further evaluation or processing
Procuring or attempting to procure a license by fraud, misrepresentation or deceit or by making a material misstatement of fact in an application is grounds for what?
Disciplinary action
Inspector members of the Committee serve staggered six-year terms, with the terms of two inspector members expiring on this date as well as two public members
December 31 of each even-numbered year
The two examinations for a real estate inspector license and for a professional inspector license consist of ____ and ____.
National and State
What exam is used for the national portion of the exam?
National Home Inspector Examination
The pass rate for the state portion of the exam for a professional inspector:
a. 60%
b. 70%
c. 75%
75%
Exam results are good for how long?
a. 6 months
b. 1 year
c. 2 years
1 year
The commission can waive the national exam portion if the applicant has passed the NHIE or is licensed in another state.
True/False
True
The applicant must show __________, ________ and ________ before they take the state portion of the exam.
Texas Law Module, Texas Standards of Practice Module, and Texas Practicum
Before the applicant is eligible to take the national portion of the examination the applicant must submit evidence of completion of what to the Commission?
(A) Property & Building Inspection Module 1
(B) Property & Building Inspection Module II
(C) Business Operations & Professional Responsibilities Module; and
(D) Analysis of Findings & Reporting Module, if required for licensure under SS 535.214 of this title (relating to Education & Experience Requirements for Licensure)
If the applicant chooses to take the national portion and state portion of the exam separately, what must be taken first?
a. national
b. state
national
What is the fee for filing an original or reinstatement application for a license as an apprentice inspector?
a. $50
b. $60
c. $75
$60
What is the fee for filing an original or reinstatement application for a license as a real estate inspector, which includes a fee for transcript evaluation?
a. $100
b. $150
c. $200
$100
What is the fee for filing an original or reinstatement application for a license as a professional inspector, which includes a fee for transcript evaluation?
a. $60
b. $100
c. $120
$120
What is the fee for the timely renewal of the license of an apprentice inspector?
a.$30
b.$55
c.$75
$30
What is the fee for the timely renewal of the license of a real estate inspector?
a. $20
b. $30
c. $50
$50
What is the fee for the timely renewal of the license of a professional inspector?
a. $20
b. $30
c. $60
$60
What is the fee to request an inactive professional license be returned to active status?
a. $50
b. $75
c. $100
$50
What is the fee for filing of a fitness determination?
a. $25
b. $35
c. $50
$50
The fee for filing an application for accreditation of a qualifying inspector education program for a period of four years by a school or institution is $_____.
$400
The fee for filing an application for accreditation as a continuing education provider for a period of two years by a school or institution is $_____.
$400
An inspector must maintain financial responsibility during the period the license is what?
a. inactive
b. active
c. pending
active
What topic covers site analysis and location, grading, materials, walls, waterproofing, etc.?
a. landscaping
b. foundations
c. roofing
foundations
What topic covers floor structure, roof structure, flashing, floors, ceilings, etc.
a. framing
b. foundations
c. roofing
framing
_______ _______ covers flashing, weather barriers, vapor barriers, insulation, etc.
building enclosure
What topic covers skylights, flashing, attic access, slopes, etc?
a. foundations
b. landscaping
c. roof systems
roof systems
How many full in-person inspections are required by the Texas Practicum?
a. 1
b. 5
c. 10
5
How many students per inspector can be in a class for the Texas Practicum?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
4
____ is the maximum hour credit that an inspector can receive for completing a ride along inspection course for continuing education in a two year period.
8
How many hours of continuing education is required for each renewal period?
a. 16
b. 25
c. 32
32
An inspector is not eligible to receive more than what in continuing education credit for any one single subject?
a. 10
b. 16
c. 25
16
Websites containing advertising by one or more inspectors must include what of each licensed person whose name or assumed business name appears on the website?
a. contractor number
b. license number
c. Tax ID number
license number
A license of an inspector may be suspended or revoked by the Commission if the inspector ____________.
Fails to maintain professional liability insurance or fails to notify the Commission within 10 days of the cancellation or non-renewal of professional liability insurance coverage.
When do these standards of practice apply to a professional inspector or real estate inspector who is licensed under this chapter?
When the inspector accepts employment to perform a real estate inspection for a prospective buyer or seller of real estate.
What do the standards of practice define for a real estate inspection?
a. minimum requirements
b. maximum requirements
minimum requirements
The standards of practice are not intended to_____.
determine the cause or effect of deficiencies noted by the inspector
In the reasonable judgment of the inspector, capable of being approached, entered, or viewed without hazard to the inspector means?
a. accessible
b. inaccessible
accessible
