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Topic Quiz, 4-Hour SOP Review ICE Flashcards

1
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Which Standards of Practice Rule governs Inspection Reports?

a. 535-227
b. 535-206
c. 535-201
d. 535-222

A

d. 535-222 (Inspection Reports)

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Which Standards of Practice Rule governs Inspection Report forms?

a. 535-220
b. 535-223
c. 535-217
d. 535-227

A

b. 535-223 (Standard Inspection Report Form)

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The Inspector is NOT required to use the TREC Report Form, for re-inspection of a property performed for the same client (TRUE/FALSE)

A

TRUE

[Sec 535.223(6)(A)]

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Is the use of the TREC ______ inspection report form mandatory?

a. REI 7, YES, unless an exception applies
b. REI 7A, YES, unless an exception applies
c. REI 7-4, YES, unless an exception applies
d. REI 7-5, YES, unless an exception applies

A

d. REI 7-5, YES, unless an exception applies

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5
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The inspection report form SHALL NOT include the name & license number of the inspector performing the inspection (TRUE/FALSE)

A

FALSE

[Sec. 535.222(b)(1)]

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The inspection report SHALL be delivered within how many days after the completion of the inspection?

a. 3 days
b. 2 day
c. 2 days
d. 48 hours

A

a. 3 days

[Sec. 535.222(a)(2)]

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The inspector MAY change the check boxes on the form with circles or brackets? (TRUE/FALSE)

A

FALSE

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How does the inspector complete the report if an item is inspected, no repairs are necessary & no comments are needed?

a. The inspector marks the “I” (INSPECTED) box for that item.
b. The inspector marks the “NI” (NOT INSPECTED) box for that item.

A

a. The inspector marks the “I” (INSPECTED) box for that item.
[Sec. 535.223(A)]

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How does the inspector complete the form if an item required for inspection by the Standards of Practice, such as a food waste disposer, is not present in the property?

a. The inspector would mark the “NP” (NOT PRESENT) box for that item.
b. The inspector would mark the “NI” (NOT INSPECTED) box for that item.

A

a. The inspector would mark the “NP” (NOT PRESENT) box for that item.
[Sec. 535.223(A)]

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How does the inspector complete the form if an item, such as garage door operator is present, but the inspector does NOT wish to inspect it?

a. If the client agrees that an item is not to be inspected, the inspector may exclude the item & mark the “I” (INSPECTED) box for that item.
b. If the client agrees that an item is not to be inspected, the inspector may exclude the item & mark the “NI” (NOT INSPECTED) box for that item.

A

b. If the client agrees that an item is not to be inspected, the inspector may exclude the item & mark the “NI” (NOT INSPECTED) box for that item.

NOTE: Inspectors sometimes state they do not inspect particular items such as evaporative coolers, which are listed for required inspection in the Standards of Practice (SOP). Failing to obtain the agreement of the client to exclude the items violates the SOP.

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How would the inspector complete the form for an item which is inaccessible of which cannot be inspected due to conditions beyond the control of the inspector?

a. The inspector would mark the “NP” (NOT PRESENT) box but supply an explanation in the comments section as to the reason.
b. The inspector would mark the “NI” (NOT INSPECTED) box but supply an explanation in the comments section as to the reason.

A

b. The inspector would mark the “NI” (NOT INSPECTED) box but supply an explanation in the comments section as to the reason.

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Unlike the earlier report form, there are no sections in the Form REI 7-5 for individual bathrooms, water heaters or heating/cooling units. How would the inspector indicate in which room or unit deficiencies were observed?

a. In the comments section of the particular system involved.
b. In the other section of the report form under optional systems.

A

a. In the comments section of the particular system involved.

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Inspectors MAY modify the Report Form REI 7-5?

a. TRUE, to the extent permitted by the rule adopted by the commission.
b. FALSE, because the clients mortgage company, may not know what has been modified.

A

a. TRUE, to the extent permitted by the rule adopted by the commission.
[Sec. 535.223(3)(A-N)]

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The inspector MAY change the typeface; provided that it is no smaller than a ____ point font.

a. 8
b. 9
c. 10
d. 12

A

c. 10

[Sec. 535.223(3)(B)]

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The inspector MAY add a cover page to the report form (TRUE/FALSE)

A

TRUE

[Sec. 535.223(3)(E)]

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The inspector MAY delete the words “COMMENTS” on each item to save space?

a. TRUE, Deletion of the text is permitted except as allowed by the rule. Deleting “COMMENTS” could also cause a novice client to assume no comments were ever necessary in a report.
b. FALSE, Deletion of the text is permitted except as allowed by the rule. Deleting “COMMENTS” could also cause a novice client to assume no comments were ever necessary in a report.

A

b. FALSE, Deletion of the text is permitted except as allowed by the rule. Deleting “COMMENTS” could also cause a novice client to assume no comments were ever necessary in a report.

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The inspector MAY NOT change the check boxes on the form with circles or brackets? (TRUE/FALSE)

A

TRUE

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An inspector MAY provide an _____ _____ to a client prior to the delivery of REI 7-5?

a. oral report
b. double tweet
c. friends report
d. homeowners report

A

a. oral report

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May an inspector provide a different report to a client prior to the delivery of the current TREC approved Report Form?

a. YES, providing a different report first would not violate the rule.
b. NO, providing a different report first would violate the rule. The inspector could provide a different report as an attachment to REI 7-3.
c. NO, providing a different report first would violate the rule. The inspector could provide a different report as an attachment to REI 7-5.
d. NO, providing a different report first would violate the rule. The inspector could provide a different report as an attachment to REI 7-4.

A

c. NO, providing a different report first would violate the rule. The inspector could provide a different report as an attachment to REI 7-5.

(After 09/01/2015, only form REI 7-5 may be utilized)

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Inspectors MAY continue to use REI 7-3 and/or REI 7-4 after 09/01/2015 (TRUE/FALSE)

A

FALSE

After 09/01/2015, ONLY form REI 7-5 may be utilized.

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An inspector should exclude any part, component or system, which the inspector is not competent or _____ to inspect.

a. Trusted
b. Qualified
c. Able
d. Assumed to be inspecting

A

b. Qualified

[Sec. 535.227(f)(1)(B)]

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22
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An inspector MAY depart from the inspection of a component or system required by the SOP’s only if, the inspector and the client agree the item is not to be inspected (TRUE/FALSE)

A

TRUE

[Sec. 535.227(f)(1)(A)]

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23
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A comprehensive investigation beyond the scope of a real estate inspection which would involve determining the cause or effect of deficiencies, exploratory probing or discovery, the use of specialized knowledge, equipment or procedures is defined as:

a. Exhaustive
b. Technically Exhaustive

A

b. Technically Exhaustive

[Sec. 535.227(b)(3)]

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The inspector SHALL advise the client at the earliest ____ time that the specific part, component or system will not be included in the inspection.

a. practicable
b. practice
c. rough
d. day

A

a. practicable

[Sec. 535.227(f)(2)(A)]

25
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The inspector shall NOT state in a written inspection report that the excluded part, component or system was not inspected (TRUE/FALSE)

A

FALSE

[Sec. 535.227(f)(2)(B)]

26
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The inspector is NOT required to make an appropriate notation on the inspection report form, stating the reason the component or system was not inspected (TRUE/FALSE)

A

FALSE

[Sec. 535.227(f)(2)(B)]

27
Q

The inspector IS required to inspect inaccessible gas supply system components for leaks (TRUE/FALSE)

A

FALSE

[Sec. 535.227(d)(1)(D)]

28
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______ - Related only to appearance of aesthetics & not related to performance, operability or water penetration.

a. Make-up
b. Cosmetic
c. Structural
d. Mechanical

A

b. Cosmetic

[Sec. 535.227(b)(4)]

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For the purposes of the SOP, a real estate inspection is NOT intended to be a _______ investigation or exploratory probe to determine the cause or effect of deficiencies noted by the inspector.

a. technical
b. comprehensive
c. intentional
d. comp

A

b. comprehensive

[Sec. 535.227(a)(3)(B)]

30
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The stage of construction when a new, building, addition, improvement or alteration to an existing building is sufficiently complete that the building, addition, improvement or alteration can be occupied or used for its intended purpose is defined as:

a. Completed construction
b. Substantially completed
c. Completed
d. New construction

A

b. Substantially completed

[Sec. 535.227(a)(2)]

31
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The inspector SHALL report as deficient attic space _____ that is not performing.

a. termination
b. remediation
c. drainage
d. ventilation

A

d. ventilation

[Sec. 535.228(d)(1)(B)(i)]

32
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If a licensed professional inspector is conducting a commercial inspection, is he or she required to use the inspection form promulgated by TREC?

a. A licensed TREC inspector is NOT required to use the promulgated form or the SOP when inspecting property other than 2-4 family residential.
b. A licensed TREC inspector is NOT required to use the promulgated form or the SOP when inspecting property other than 1-4 family residential.
c. A licensed TREC inspector is NOT required to use the promulgated form or the SOP when inspecting property other than a duplex residential property.
d. A licensed TREC inspector is NOT required to use the promulgated form or the SOP when inspecting property .

A

b. A licensed TREC inspector is NOT required to use the promulgated form or the SOP when inspecting property other than 1-4 family residential.
[Sec. 535.223(1)]

33
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The inspector SHALL report as deficient weather stripping, gaskets or other air barrier materials as well as the condition & performance of windows in exterior walls, doors & windows (TRUE/FALSE)

A

TRUE

[Sec. 535.228(f)(1)(B)(v)(I)]

34
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The inspector IS required to provide an exhaustive list of locations of deficiencies & water penetration in exterior walls, doors & windows (TRUE/FALSE)

A

FALSE

[Sec. 535.228(e)(2)(B)]

35
Q

The inspector IS required to exhaustively examine all fasteners & adhesion of roof covering (TRUE/FALSE)

A

FALSE

[Sec. 535.228(c)(2)(D)]

36
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The inspector SHALL report as deficient, electrical cabinets & panel boards that are not accessible or do not have a minimum of 36’’ of clearance in front of them (TRUE/FALSE)

A

TRUE

[Sec. 535.229(a)(1)(F)]

37
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The inspector shall NOT report as deficient, deficiencies in the operation of installed ground fault or arc fault circuit interrupter devices (TRUE/FALSE)

A

FALSE

[Sec. 535.229(a)(1)(G)(vii)]

38
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The inspector SHALL manually test the installed & accessible smoke & carbon monoxide (CO) alarms (TRUE/FALSE)

A

TRUE

[Sec. 535.229(b)(1)(A)]

39
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The inspector SHALL report as deficient, the absence of an opening that would allow access to equipment for inspection, service, repair or replacement without removing permanent construction or building finish & when applicable a floored passageway & service that would allow access for equipment inspection, service, repair or replacement (TRUE/FALSE)

A

TRUE

[Sec. 535.230(a)(1)(B)(vi)]

40
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The inspector IS required to INSPECT heat pumps, in the heat pump mode, when the outdoor temp is above 70 degrees (TRUE/FALSE)

A

FALSE
[Sec. 535.230(d)(3)(D)]
(section states “operate”, “inspect”)

41
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The inspector IS required to VERIFY tonnage match of indoor coils or condensing units (TRUE/FALSE)

A

FALSE
[Sec. 535.230(d)(4)(B)]
(section states “indoor” AND “outdoor” coils or condensing units)

42
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[SCENARIO]
An inspector is performing an inspection on behalf of a buyer for a Realtor XYZ Real estate company that has used this inspector on several occasions & is now requesting that the inspectors report include, cost estimates & a summary page of the deficiencies as this will save them time & they won’t need to review the whole report. The agent also states that per the TREC Inspector SOP’s, Sec. 535-223 this IS required (TRUE/FALSE)

A

FALSE

43
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Per RULE §535.220 (Professional Conduct and Ethics)
The inspector should deal with the ______ at all times and in all manners in a method that is conducive to the promotion of professionalism, independence and fairness to the inspector’s, the inspector’s business and the inspection industry.

a. Client
b. Seller
c. General public
d. Buyer/Sellers agent(s)

A

c. General public

44
Q

An inspector SHALL NOT inspect a property when any compensation or future referrals depend on reported findings or on the closing or settlement of a property (TRUE/FALSE)

A

TRUE

[RULE §535.220 (Professional Conduct and Ethics)]

45
Q

An inspector SHALL NOT pay or receive a fee or other valuable consideration to or from any other settlement service provider for, but not limited to, the following:

a. the referral of inspections
b. inclusion on a list of inspectors, preferred providers, or similar arrangements
c. inclusion on lists of inspectors contingent on other financial agreements.
d. ALL OF THE ABOVE

A

d. ALL OF THE ABOVE

[RULE §535.220 (Professional Conduct and Ethics)]

46
Q

An inspector MAY accept employment to repair, replace, maintain or upgrade systems or components of property covered by the Standards of Practice on which the inspector has performed an inspection under a real estate contract, lease, or exchange of real property within less than 12 months of the date of the inspection. (TRUE/FALSE)

A

FALSE

[RULE §535.220 (Professional Conduct and Ethics)]

47
Q

Inspector must provide proof of professional liability insurance or bond, or any other insurance that provides coverage for violations of OCC Chapter 1102 (G) in the amount of:

a. $100,000
b. $250,000
c. $500,000
d. $1,000,000

A

a. $100,000

[RULE §535.211 (Professional Liability Insurance)]

48
Q

A licensed professional inspector, real estate inspector or apprentice inspector SHALL notify the Commission in writing _______ the inspector starts or stops using a name in business other than the name in which the inspector is licensed.

a. 30 days before
b. 60 days before
c. within 30 days after
d. within 90 days after

A

c. within 30 days after

[RULE §535.221 (Advertisements)]

49
Q

The 84th TX Legislature (2015) amended chapter 1102 of the TX Occupations Code, which included the following changes:

a. Allow TREC to suspend or revoke a license if the license holder pleads guilty to, or is convicted of, a felony or a criminal offense involving fraud.
b. Require inspectors license holders to notify TREC within 30 days after any guilty plea or conviction.
c. Allow TREC to suspend or revoke a license if the license holder fails to notify TREC of a guilty plea to a felony, a felony conviction or a criminal offense involving fraud.
d. ALL OF THE ABOVE

A

d. ALL OF THE ABOVE

[TOC 1102.203 (c)(1)(2) & (d)]

50
Q

The 83rd TX Legislature (2013) amended chapter 1102 of the TX Occupations Code, which included requiring each inspector to undergo fingerprinting & a criminal history check. (TRUE/FALSE)

A

TRUE

[TOC Sec. 1102.1051]

51
Q

The 83rd TX Legislature (2013) amended chapter 1102 of the TX Occupations Code, which included the following changes:

a. Adopting a late renewal provision for inspectors & one year to complete the application process.
b. Clarify that an inspector must complete the current continuing education requirements before reinstatement.
c. Require some hands-on training before an inspector may begin actual field inspections.
d. ALL OF THE ABOVE

A

d. ALL OF THE ABOVE

[TOC Sec(s). 1102.117, 1102.153, 1102.201, 1102.203, 1102.111]

52
Q

The 83rd TX Legislature (2013) amended chapter 1102 of the TX Occupations Code, which included allowing TREC to accept a bond as an alternative to E&O coverage for the licensing of inspectors (TRUE/FALSE)

A

TRUE

[TOC Sec. 1102.1141]

53
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An inspector MAY depart from the inspection of a component or system required by the standards of practice only if:
(A) the inspector & client agree the item is not to be inspected;
(B) the inspector is not qualified to inspect the item;
(C) in the reasonable judgment of the inspector, the inspector determines that:
(i) conditions exist that prevent inspection of an item;
(ii) conditions or materials are hazardous to the health or safety of the inspector; or
(iii) the actions of the inspector may cause damage to the property. This is known as the:

a. Exclusionary provision
b. Departure provision
c. Deletion provision
d. NONE OF THE ABOVE

A

b. Departure provision

[TAC §535.227(f)]

54
Q

It is not necessary for inspectors to display the mandatory consumer notice adopted by TREC in a readily noticeable location in each place of business the inspector maintains & provide a web link to the notice in at least 10-pt font labeled “Texas Real Estate Commission Consumer Notice” in a readily noticeable place on the home webpage of the inspectors business website. (TRUE/FALSE)

A

FALSE

[TAC §535.220]

55
Q

If an inspector does not have a business website, he must provide the client with the “Texas Real Estate Commission Consumer Notice” via the following method(s):

a. On the written contract and/or invoice for the inspectors services.
b. On a brochure or flyer the inspector distributes.
c. A & B
d. NONE OF THE ABOVE

A

c. A & B

[TOC §1102.364]

56
Q

An inspector may provide only an oral inspection report if the client requests only an oral report (TRUE/FALSE)

A

FALSE

57
Q

REI 7-5 is NOT required for;
-inspections performed for or required by a lender or gov’t agency.
-inspections for which federal or state law requires use of a different report.
(TRUE/FALSE)

A

TRUE

[TAC §535.223(6)(B & C)]

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