National Exam Missed Questions (7) Flashcards
Which of the following terms represents rates of energy transfer in an electrical system?
a. watt
b. Amp
c. Ohm
d. Volt
watt
Which of the following statements is true about septic tanks?
a. you can clearly see signs of a septic tank in the soil
b. you may need to ask the owner about the location of a septic tank
c. you may not be able to determine the presence of a septic tank
you may not be able to determine the presence of a septic tank
Where is the best location for heat registers in any home?
a. along baseboards
b. in floors
c. below windows
d. near doors
below windows
Which of the four elements is not associated with a claim of negligence against a home inspector?
a. breach
b. impunity
c. duty
d. causation
impunity
You learn that another inspector is working with a real estate broker to speed up the purchase of vacant homes. What should you do?
a. do nothing since it is none of your business
b. report your suspicions to the American Society of Home Inspectors
c. contact local authorities about your suspicions
report your suspicions to the American Society of Home Inspectors
Your pre-inspection contract clearly states that you are only conducting a standard inspection & details all exclusions & limitations. Several months after purchasing the home, your client sues you because of a defect that was not included on your report.
a. clients can sue you any time for any reason, but it does not mean you are liable for damage.
b. your client can only get back the amount they paid for the inspection, not $3,000
c. You will likely lose your general liability insurance if you are found guilty of negligence
clients can sue you any time for any reason, but it does not mean you are liable for damage.
You are interested in buying a home when a client contacts you to inspect that exact same home for them. How should you handle this situation?
a. take advantage of the opportunity to see inside the home
b. disclose your interest in the property upfront to your clients
c. turn down the client & suggest they get another inspector
turn down the client & suggest they get another inspector
Why is it important to have a business plan even if you are an independent contractor?
a. Because you hope to buy a franchise business in the future
b. Because you need to manage expenses & revenue
c. Because you require guidance for day-to-day business decisions
Because you need to manage expenses & revenue
Your client asks for the name of a good pest control specialist. You want to recommend your brother, who is well known and has an excellent reputation in the community. What is the best way to refer your client to your brother?
a. There is no ethical way to do this so you should recommend another contractor
b. It is best not to recommend specific contractors to clients for any reason
c. Make the recommendation but disclose your relationship to the specialist.
Make the recommendation but disclose your relationship to the specialist.
Which of the following activities should home inspectors engage in to build their reputations?
a. buy a franchise
b. establish a partner
c. participate in continuing education
d. offer cheap inspection fees
participate in continuing education
A popular real estate agent contacts you & offers to include you on a “recommended services list” she gives to her clients. While there is no charge to be included on the list, she asks that you simply tell your friends & family members about her real estate agency. How should you respond?
a. Thanks! That would be great, & I am happy to send business your way
b. No thanks. It would be unethical of me to enter into such a relationship.
c. No thanks. I prefer to do my own marketing & recruitment of clients.
No thanks. It would be unethical of me to enter into such a relationship.
When you get to the home that is to be inspected, you realize it is your cousins home. What do you do?
a. Greet your cousin & conduct the inspection
b. Inform your client of the situation & refund their money.
c. Inform your client of the situation & conduct the inspection
Inform your client of the situation & refund their money.
Which of the following should be included in your pre-inspection contract?
a. insurance policy number
b. ASHI certification number
c. property phone number
ASHI certification number
There are many reasons to join industry associations. Which is the best reason for home inspectors to join associations?
a. learn about inspecting
b. gain credibility
c. meet other inspectors
gain credibility
Which of the following descriptions best representative of contractual responsibility?
a. identification of who is responsible for what during the home inspection
b. identification of the individual conducting the home inspection
c. identification of the individual who contracted the home inspection
identification of who is responsible for what during the home inspection
The buyer & seller offer to split the inspection fee. Can you accept payment from both parties in this situation?
a. no, this is a conflict of interest
b. yes, this is acceptable as long as the split is 50/50
c. yes, this is acceptable as long a s both parties agree upfront
yes, this is acceptable as long a s both parties agree upfront
Which of the following statements should you not include when marketing your services?
a. contact me for free consultation
b. ask me about free inspection services
c. get affordable inspections here
ask me about free inspection services
While conducting an inspection you notice the roof is missing several shingles. Is it ok to tell your client that the roofing needs to be replaced?
a. No, you would be overstating the conditions of the roof
b. Yes, you can recommend replacing the roof
c. No, you should only state the roofing has been compromised
No, you would be overstating the conditions of the roof
Although you have passed the NHIE & are a licensed inspector, you have limited experience with certain types of furnaces. How should this influence your actions during an inspection?
a. Given that you are licensed, you should know about every type of furnace
b. Even though you are licensed, you should be honest & inform your client
c. Because you are licensed, you can get an expert to inspect the furnace
Even though you are licensed, you should be honest & inform your client
When you initially draft a pre-inspection contract, who should you have review it before you begin to use it with clients?
a. attorney
b. insurance agent
c. neither
d. both
Both the attorney & insurance agent
Attending a seminar for first-time homebuyers is a good idea for several reasons. Which of the following is not a reason to attend such a seminar?
a. you can introduce yourself to prospective buyers
b. you can network with home improvement contractors
c. you can meet real estate bankers
you can network with home improvement contractors
There are times when you may need to return to a property for a follow-up inspection. What is required of you during a re-inspection?
a. final recommendation for the client
b. complete walk-through similar to an initial inspection
c. an update of the inspection report
an update of the inspection report
With so many players involved in a home inspection, it can be confusing to know where to place your loyalties. The home inspector has the greatest responsibility to which entity?
a. seller
b. buyer
c. home
home
As a housing inspector, you do not want people wandering around while you are reviewing the property. Should the client be present during the home inspection?
a. no, it is not necessary for the client to be present
b. only if the client wants to be present
c. yes, the client should always be present
yes, the client should always be present
There are several purposes of a home inspection contract. Which is the primary purpose of the contract?
a. provide for the home inspector & minimize liability
b. provide info to your client regarding what you will & will not be inspecting
c. provide details about the property being inspected
provide info to your client regarding what you will & will not be inspecting
While performing an inspection of the basement, it appears there is not sufficient insulation between the wood stairs & piping from the furnace. You cannot adequately determine if this poses a potential fire hazard throughout the home unless walls are removed. What do you tell the client?
a. It appears there is not sufficient insulation between the wood stairs & piping from the furnace.
b. It appears there is not sufficient insulation between the wood stairs & piping from the furnace. Walls will need to be removed to determine if this poses a potential fire hazard.
c. It appears there is not sufficient insulation between the wood stairs and piping from the furnace. You should not purchase the home.
It appears there is not sufficient insulation between the wood stairs & piping from the furnace. Walls will need to be removed to determine if this poses a potential fire hazard.
Which of the following individuals in not a good candidate for home inspectors to establish a strategic partnership with?
a. insurance agent
b. real estate attorney
c. home renovator
home renovator
While inspecting the electrical system, you forgot to close the door on the breaker box located in the basement. During an overnight storm, water gets in and short-circuits the electrical system, which requires repairs because it is in an older home. Which type of insurance covers this issue?
a. general liability
b. professional liability
c. errors and omissions
general liability
A home inspector may test for which of the following?
a. mold
b. radon
c. animal infestation
radon
Home inspectors are not required to test for mold or identify mold that is found during an inspection as stated under which section of the inspection agreement?
a. general exclusions
b. terms & conditions
c. scope of inspection
general exclusions
Fixtures and faucets are components of the plumbing system. Common defects of fixtures and faucets include all but which of the following?
a. leaks and drips
b. low water pressure
c. rusted areas
low water pressure
Which of the following statements related to electrical systems that use aluminum wiring is true?
a. It is easy to test the safety of aluminum wiring during a home inspection.
b. It only takes a few minutes to test the safety of aluminum wiring during a home inspection.
c. A certified electrician is the only one able to determine if the wiring is safe
A certified electrician is the only one able to determine if the wiring is safe
Most homes have gutters that require inspections. Which of the following examples is a type of gutter?
a. J-style
b. seamless
c. round
J-style
Asbestos can be found in which type of materials?
a. wall cladding
b. vinyl flooring
c. roofing material
d. all of the above
all of the above:
wall cladding
vinyl flooring
roofing material
What is the minimum size requirement for emergency escape windows in basements?
a. 3.7 sqft
b. 4.7 sqft
c. 5.7 sqft
5.7 sqft
Which type of window is known to be problematic?
a. steel casement windows
b. transom windows
c. awning windows
steel casement windows
Where are you likely to find black mold during a home inspection?
a. walls in any room
b. in closets throughout home
c. in kitchen cabinets
in closets throughout home
When identifying deficiencies, home inspectors must determine if each deficiency poses a safety hazard. Which deficiencies is the greatest safety concern?
a. aged electrical wiring
b. rat infestation
c. improper ground connections
aged electrical wiring
Which of the following coats is not part of the 3-coat stucco system?
a. black coat
b. scratch coat
c. brown coat
d. finish coat
black coat
Which of the following statements is the best reason to inspect for proper ventilation in a home?
a. ventilation removes odors from the home
b. ventilation prevents deterioration and decay in the home
c. ventilation improves air quality in the home
ventilation prevents deterioration and decay in the home
Which of the following is not a possible indication of exhaust spillage from a gas furnace?
a. condensation
b. cold air in the draft hood
c. hot air in the draft hood
cold air in the draft hood
Which of the following examples is not a type of junction box?
a. one-gang plastic box
b. two-gang plastic box
c. metal flapjack box
metal flapjack box
The theory of air movement results in unpleasant outcomes for homes. Which outcome is not a common result of the theory of air movement?
a. problems with condensation
b. unpredictable heat gain
c. concerns about mold
unpredictable heat gain
