Topic Quiz, 4-Hour SOP Review ICE Flashcards
Which Standards of Practice Rule governs Inspection Reports?
a. 535-227
b. 535-206
c. 535-201
d. 535-222
d. 535-222 (Inspection Reports)
Which Standards of Practice Rule governs Inspection Report forms?
a. 535-220
b. 535-223
c. 535-217
d. 535-227
b. 535-223 (Standard Inspection Report Form)
The Inspector is NOT required to use the TREC Report Form, for re-inspection of a property performed for the same client (TRUE/FALSE)
TRUE
[Sec 535.223(6)(A)]
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
d. REI 7-5, YES, unless an exception applies
The inspection report form SHALL NOT include the name & license number of the inspector performing the inspection (TRUE/FALSE)
FALSE
[Sec. 535.222(b)(1)]
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. 3 days
[Sec. 535.222(a)(2)]
The inspector MAY change the check boxes on the form with circles or brackets? (TRUE/FALSE)
FALSE
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. The inspector marks the “I” (INSPECTED) box for that item.
[Sec. 535.223(A)]
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. The inspector would mark the “NP” (NOT PRESENT) box for that item.
[Sec. 535.223(A)]
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.
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.
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.
b. The inspector would mark the “NI” (NOT INSPECTED) box but supply an explanation in the comments section as to the reason.
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. In the comments section of the particular system involved.
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. TRUE, to the extent permitted by the rule adopted by the commission.
[Sec. 535.223(3)(A-N)]
The inspector MAY change the typeface; provided that it is no smaller than a ____ point font.
a. 8
b. 9
c. 10
d. 12
c. 10
[Sec. 535.223(3)(B)]
The inspector MAY add a cover page to the report form (TRUE/FALSE)
TRUE
[Sec. 535.223(3)(E)]
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.
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.
The inspector MAY NOT change the check boxes on the form with circles or brackets? (TRUE/FALSE)
TRUE
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. oral report
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.
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)
Inspectors MAY continue to use REI 7-3 and/or REI 7-4 after 09/01/2015 (TRUE/FALSE)
FALSE
After 09/01/2015, ONLY form REI 7-5 may be utilized.
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
b. Qualified
[Sec. 535.227(f)(1)(B)]
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)
TRUE
[Sec. 535.227(f)(1)(A)]
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
b. Technically Exhaustive
[Sec. 535.227(b)(3)]