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276 T or F State Test - SOP's - Chapter
1. ADOPTED RULE ACTION FROM _______ ___, ________
MEETING OF THE COMMISSION. - Correct Ans: ✔✔MAY 6, 2013
- Subchapter R. Real Estate Inspectors 535._____ - 535._____. Standards of Practice - Correct Ans: ✔✔227 - 233
- The new rules were adopted to _________ and _______ the current SOP's. - Correct Ans: ✔✔update and clarify
- The new rules make several non-substantive changes to the Standards by making them ___________ ______ _____________ and providing a ________ __________ of what an inspector is and is not required to inspect and report. - Correct Ans: ✔✔easier to read - clearer understanding
- T/F New 535.227 expands the current definition of: a. Accessible to clarify that an item is not accessible if an inspector has to climb over obstacles to gain access to it. b. Adds a definition for COMPONENT c. Expands the definition of INSPECT d. Clarifies that an inspector is required to report deficiencies "as specified by these SOP's" e. Expands the definition of PERFORMANCE f. Adds a definition for "TECHNICALLY EXHAUSTIVE"
g. Specifies that an inspector is NOT required to inspect: Sub-surface drainage systems, determine compatibility, product lawsuits, listing, testing or protocol authority, determine the presence, absence or risk of "chine drywall", determine the cause or source of a condition, verify sizing efficiency or adequacy of a gutter or downspout system, or light a pilot light. - Correct Ans: ✔✔True
- T/F Subsection C removes the specific requirement that an inspector report as deficient a roof covering that is not appropriate for the slope of the roof. - Correct Ans: ✔✔True
- T/F Subsection C also specifies that an inspector is not required
to exhaustively examine all fasteners and adhesions. - Correct Ans: ✔✔True
- T/F 535.228 Subsection F requires an inspector to report deficiencies in weather-stripping, gaskets or other air barrier materials. - Correct Ans: ✔✔True
- T/F 535.229 Subsection A removes the requirement that inspectors report as deficient the absence of arc-fault circuit interrupters. - Correct Ans: ✔✔True
- T/ F The rule changes require an inspector to report deficiencies in the performance of heat pumps in electrical units. - Correct Ans: ✔✔True
- May the inspector pre-print the form with ruled lines for
comments? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Yes
- If none of the optional systems are being inspected, may an inspector delete all of page five without a notation to that effect? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Yes, the notation required by departure provisions of the SOP's does not apply to optional systems.
- How would an inspector report on an item which is not specifically listed on the report but is required for inspection? - Correct Ans: ✔✔The inspector could write or type a comment in the space provided for the system in which the item is found, or the inspector could add a page at the end of the report to cover such items.
- If a system may have more than one unit, such as two or more heating units, may the inspector preprint the report to list two or more units with their respective parts and components. - Correct Ans: ✔✔Yes, provided the inspector may reasonably expect to find that number of units in a majority of the home the inspector inspects.
- How would an inspector report on a third heating unit, for example, if the preprinted report had only two units listed? - Correct Ans: ✔✔The inspector could write or type a comment in the space provided for the heating equipment or the
inspector could add a page at the end of the report to cover such items.
- T/F The inspector may reproduce the standard inspection report on colored paper or use carbonless paper, and, use either 8 1/2 x 11 or 8 1/2 x 14 paper. - Correct Ans: ✔✔True
- Should building code references be avoided? - Correct
Ans: ✔✔Yes
- Inspectors should avoid using all of the following EXCEPT. a. Satisfactory b. Good condition c. Sound d. No deficiencies found - Correct Ans: ✔✔d. No deficiencies found
- T/F Shall an inspector report the type of foundation a home has and the vantage point from where the crawl space was inspected? - Correct Ans: ✔✔True
- Yes/No - Is the inspector required to enter a crawl space or any area where the headroom is less than 18 inches or the access opening is less than 24 inches wide and 18 inches high? - Correct Ans: ✔✔No
- Is the home inspector required to provide an exhaustive list of POSSIBLE adverse performance issues related to the foundation? - Correct Ans: ✔✔No
- Is the inspector required to inspect the roof from the roof level if, in the inspectors reasonable judgement the inspector cannot safely reach or stay on the roof? - Correct Ans: ✔✔No
- Is the inspector required to determine the number of
layers of roof covering material? - Correct Ans: ✔✔No
- Shall the inspector report the approximate average depth
of attic insulation? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Yes
- Should the inspector report deficiencies in attic
ventilators? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Yes
- Are inspectors required to enter attics or unfinished spaces where openings are less than 22X30 inches or headroom is less than 30" - Correct Ans: ✔✔No
- SOP Structural systems rule # is? - Correct Ans: ✔✔.
- T/F Inspectors should report as deficient solid wood doors that are less than 1 3/8th inches thick, a solid or honeycomb core streel door less than 1 3/8ths inches thick, or a 20 minute fire rated door between the residence and an attached garage.
- Are missing or damaged screens, weather stripping, gaskets and other air barrier materials considered a deficiency?
- Should an inspector report the condition of awnings,
blinds, shutters, security devices. - Correct Ans: ✔✔No
- T/F Inspectors shall report as deficient the absence of
safety glass in hazardous locations? - Correct Ans: ✔✔True
- Is the inspector required to exhaustively inspect insulated windows for broken seals; inspect glazing for identifying labels?
- Is an inspector required to identify SPECIFIC locations of
damaged glazing? - Correct Ans: ✔✔No
- T/F Inspectors shall report as deficient the spacing between intermediate balusters, spindles, or rails for steps, stairways, guards, and railings that permit passage of an object greater than 4 inches in diameter, except that on the OPEN SIDE of the staircase treads, spheres less than 4 3/8th inches in diameter may pass through the guardrail balusters or spindles.
- Should an inspector report as deficient the absence of the following: a. Trip ties on 240 volt overcurrent devices b. Appropriate connections c. Anti-oxidants on aluminum conductor termination d. A main disconnecting means. - Correct Ans: ✔✔Yes
- T/F Deficiencies in doorbell and chime components
should be reported. - Correct Ans: ✔✔True
- Is the inspector required to inspect: a. low voltage wiring b. disassembled mechanical appliances - Correct Ans: ✔✔No
- Should the inspector verify the following: a. effectiveness of smoke alarms b. smoke alarms are suitable for the hearing impaired c. interconnectivity of smoke alarms - Correct Ans: ✔✔No
- T/F Inspectors are not required to remove covers of junction boxes, fixtures, receptacles or switch boxes unless specifically required by the standards. - Correct Ans: ✔✔True
- SOP rule for HVAC is: - Correct Ans: ✔✔ 230
- T/F Inspector shall NOT report as deficient burners, burner ignition devices or heating elements, switches and thermostats that are not a minimum of 18 inches above the lowest garage floor elevation, unless the unit is listed for garage floor installation. - Correct Ans: ✔✔False - it should be reported as deficient
- T/F Inspectors shall report deficiencies in mounting and
performance of window and wall units. - Correct Ans: ✔✔True
- Is water in the auxiliary/secondary drain pan something
that should be reported as deficient? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Yes
- Is a primary drain pipe that discharges into a sewer vent
an item that should be reported as deficient? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Yes
- Evaporative cooling unit: Is the absence of a backflow
prevention a deficiency? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Yes
- Evaporative coolers: Is the inspector required to identify
the type of water supply line and the type of system? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Yes
- Are inspections required on duct fans, humidifiers, de- humidifiers, air purifiers, motorized dampers, electronic air filters, multi-stage controllers, sequencers, heat reclaimers,
- T/F Inspectors are not required to report static water
pressure. - Correct Ans: ✔✔False - Static water pressure reporting is required
- T/F When water pressure exceeds 80 PSI the inspector should report the absence of a water pressure reducing valve. - Correct Ans: ✔✔True
- T/F The inspector shall report the lack of an expansion tank at the water heater when pressure reducing valve is in place a the water supply line/system. - Correct Ans: ✔✔True
- T/F The inspector shall report the absence of fixture shut- off valves, dielectric unions, back flow devices, anti-siphon devices or air gaps at the flow end of fixtures. - Correct Ans: ✔✔True
- Is the inspector required to operate or inspect sump
pumps or waste ejector pumps? - Correct Ans: ✔✔No
- Should the inspector verify the performance of the bathtub overflow, clothes washing machine drains or hose bibbs, or floor drains? - Correct Ans: ✔✔No
- The inspector IS or IS NOT required to inspect circulating pumps, free-standing appliances, solar water heating systems,
water-conditioning equipment, filter systems, water mains, private water supply systems, water wells, pressure tanks, sprinkler systems, swimming pools, or fire sprinkler systems. - Correct Ans: ✔✔Is not
- Are inspectors required to inspect for sewer clean-outs or
the presence of private sewage disposal systems - Correct Ans: ✔✔No
- At the water heater should inspectors report the absence
of a cold water shut-off valve? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Yes
- Water heater: Is it necessary for inspectors to report the absence of a pan or a pan drain system that does not terminate over a waste receptor or to the exterior of the building above the ground surface? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Yes
- Is an inspector required to operate a TPR valve if the operation of the valve may, in the inspectors reasonable judgement, cause damage to persons or property; or determine the efficiency of adequacy of the unit. - Correct Ans: ✔✔No
- Should inspectors report deficiencies in hydro massage therapy equipment like: Inoperative, leaking, deficient or missing components. - Correct Ans: ✔✔Yes
- Is it a deficiency if a garage door opener door lock or side
rope have not been removed or disabled? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Yes
- Should dryer ducting materials be made of metal with a
smooth interior finish? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Yes
- Should dryer duct terminations be screened? - Correct
Ans: ✔✔No
- TREC optional systems rule # is: - Correct Ans: ✔✔ 233
- If an inspector agrees to inspect a component or system described under this section, the general provisions under 535. ____ of this title and the provisions and requirement of this section applicable to that component or system apply. - Correct Ans: ✔✔535.
- If an inspector agrees to inspect an irrigation system: Is
the absence of a rain or moisture sensor a deficiency? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Yes
- Irrigation system: Is the absence of a backflow prevention
device a deficiency? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Yes
- Irrigation system: Are problems with the performance of water emission devices ; such as, sprayer heads, drip lines, etc. considered a deficiency? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Yes
- Irrigation system: Is the inspector required to inspect the
"automatic function of the controller"? - Correct Ans: ✔✔No
- Irrigation system: Is the inspector required to inspect the sizing and effectiveness of backflow prevention devices? - Correct Ans: ✔✔No
- Swimming Pools: Should the inspector report the TYPE of
construction? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Yes
- Swimming Pools: Should the inspector report the
presence of a single blockable main drain? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Yes
- Swimming Pools: Should the inspector report deficiencies in:
- Surfaces, tiles, coping and decks, slides, diving boards,
handrails, and other equipment? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Yes
- Swimming Pools: Should the inspector report deficiencies in: Drains, skimmers and valves, filters, gauges, pumps, motor, controls and sweeps, lighting fixtures and the pool heater that
- Private sewage disposal (septic) systems: Should the
inspector report the type of system? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Yes
- Private sewage disposal (septic) systems: Should the inspector report the location of the drain or distribution field? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Yes
- Private sewage disposal (septic) systems: Should the inspector report the proximity of any known water wells, underground cisterns, water supply lines, bodies of water, sharp slopes or breaks, easement lines, properly lines, soil absorption systems, swimming pools, or sprinkler systems? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Yes
- Private sewage disposal (septic) systems: Should the inspector report deficiencies in: accessible components, functional flow, site drainage and clearances around or adjacent to the system, and the aerobic discharge system? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Yes
- Private sewage disposal (septic) systems: Should the inspector report a deficient inoperative aerators or dosing pumps? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Yes
- Private sewage disposal (septic) systems: Is the inspector
required to determine the type of construction used? - Correct Ans: ✔✔No
- An inspector may depart from the standards of practice only if the requirements of subparagraph (B) of this paragraph are met and conditions beyond the control of the inspector reasonably prevent inspection of an item. - Correct Ans: ✔✔Departure from Inspection (Provision)
- Such as environmental testing, elevation, measurement, and any method employing destructive testing that damages other-wise __________ materials of finishes. - Correct Ans: ✔✔Specialized Procedure
- An inspector may not perform a real estate inspection in a
negligent or incompetent manner. - Correct Ans: ✔✔Negligent inspection
- Achievement of an operation, function, or configuration
consistent with accepted industry practice. - Correct Ans: ✔✔Performance
- Related only to appearance or aesthetics, and not related to structural performance, operability, or water penetration. - Correct Ans: ✔✔Cosmetic
- The inspector is not required to report wear and tear from ordinary use; determine the presence, absence, or risk of asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, mildew or other environmental pathogen, carcinogen, toxin, mycotoxin,
