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Voting Question: Which is the best home inspection association?
I know there are a few home inspection associations there that certify inspectors, such as ASHI, NACHI, and NIBI. Which is the best one or ones to look for in a home inspector?

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Resolved Question: Please Help. I am stuck. I have tried to give you all my thoughts but you still never helped. So Please help?
1. ASHI standards require a home inspector to identify and
describe the type of structure and materials of construction
before
A. testing systems scientifically.
B. evaluating each system.
C. establishing value.
D. reporting remaining usefulness.
2. A good place to begin an interior structure inspection is the
A. garage. C. basement.
B. attic. D. plumbing system.
3. Surface molds and sapstain fungi discolor wood paneling
A. and are the most common cause of wood decay.
B. but don’t cause structural damage.
C. but exist only in very dry conditions.
D. and cause a burned or charred appearance on wood surfaces.
4. To be properly vented, the foundation should have one vent for every _______ square feet
of floor space.
A. 50 C. 500
B. 150 D. 1500
5. The primary horizontal load-bearing component in a floor frame is the
A. jack stud. C. beam or girder.
B. brick pier. D. sill plate.
6. The slope of a roof is
A. the length of a rafter from the top plate to the ridge.
B. generally expressed as a percent.
C. the ratio between the units of run and units of rise of a roof.
D. determined by measuring the total height of the building.
7. One improper construction method that can result in structural weakness is
A. the use of kiln-dried lumber in structural components.
B. grading soil to direct runoff away from the structure.
C. retention of topsoil and trees on the home site.
D. construction of artificial terraces using debris and backfill.
8. Stairs are considered hazardous when
A. the height of the risers varies by more than 3/8 inch.
B. the width of the treads does not strictly comply with codes.
C. risers are less than 73/4 inches high.
D. they’re covered with carpeting.
9. Two common cosmetic flaws in gypsum wallboard include popping nails and
A. header cracks. C. sagging ceilings.
B. termite cavities. D. brown water stains.
10. Which of the following statements about dehumidifiers is true?
A. Dehumidifiers automatically dispose of water produced by their operation.
B. Dehumidifiers should have automatic shutoff devices to prevent overflow.
C. Dehumidifiers are usually found in the attic.
D. Dehumidifiers are the best method for fail-safe moisture control in basements.
11. Structural failure in a roof may be due to
A. the presence of a vapor barrier between the attic floor and the ceiling below.
B. too little span between supporting members.
C. cuts made in rafters or trusses for addition of components such as stairways and fans.
D. use of dried wood for structural members.
12. A horizontal supporting member placed between two opposite rafters is called a
A. collar tie. C. chord.
B. ridge. D. jack rafter.
13. The term live load refers to the
A. weight of the structural components only.
B. weight of the occupants and furnishings.
C. weight of the foundation walls.
D. total weight of the entire structure.
14. A load-bearing horizontal component over a wall opening is called a
A. header. C. sill plate.
B. stud. D. wall joist.
15. Sagging in floor joists is typically caused by
A. oversized joists.
B. undersized joists.
C. improper nailing of sub-flooring.
D. improper moisture content of the wood.
16. Brick ties in brick veneer walls allow for
A. water drainage. C. expansion.
B. air circulation. D. inspection.
17. While inspecting a masonry foundation, you find evidence of “efflorescence.” This is
probably due to
A. leftover residue from construction.
B. too much lime in the concrete.
C. fungus.
D. water seepage.
18. Your inspection report does not need to include information on
A. steepness of roof pitch.
B. adequacy and condition of flashing.
C. condition of solar heating system equipment.
D. type and condition of gutters and downspouts.
19. Bulging of exterior walls usually results in
A. sagging of windows.
B. a rise in the main floor beam.
C. settling of corner posts.
D. sagging of the ridge board.
20. The structural technique that includes long vertical studs running from the sill plate to the
second floor roof frame is called _______ framing.
A. platform C. balloon
B. vertical D. post

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Resolved Question: I have Tired to Put My answers in before and NO ONE WOULD HELP. So lets try it this way. Please Help?
1. Report binders that have checklists and thumb-indexed
reference materials are
A. inexpensive and official looking.
B. impressive and can create more business.
C. difficult to use.
D. a client’s option.
2. Partial inspections usually
A. don’t require a pre-inspection agreement.
B. require no disclosure from the seller.
C. require a limited pre-inspection agreement.
D. are requested by lawyers.

3. The pre-inspection agreement is
A. a written contract between the home inspector and the client.
B. seldom needed for partial inspections.
C. the document that ends the inspection process.
D. an alternative to punch-list inspection reports.
4. A narrative report is a type of inspection report that’s
A. set up as a checklist.
B. used only for relocation inspections.
C. prepared in a business letter format.
D. delivered to the client on-site.
5. What type of inspection is a bank most likely to request?
A. Partial inspection C. Pre-sale inspection
B. Remodeling inspection D. Punch-list inspection
6. When does a home seller generally fill out a property condition disclosure form?
A. As soon as he or she decides to sell the property
B. After a pre-sale inspection is completed
C. After the home has been sold
D. Before requesting a pre-sale inspection
7. To be impartial and lawful, a pre-inspection agreement must be
A. paid for by the lender.
B. signed by the real estate agent.
C. used within 30 days.
D. negotiable and capable of being altered.
8. The Standards of Practice published by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)
are quite inclusive and
A. describe the procedures used in a termite inspection.
B. explain that inspectors may never examine heating systems.
C. can be referred to in court, if necessary.
D. list the fees inspectors must charge for their services.
9. Another term for a pre-inspection agreement is
A. standard of practice. C. scope of work.
B. pre-sale inspection. D. partial inspection.

10. An important skill for the beginning home inspector is
A. good telephone interviewing technique.
B. experience in issuing building permits.
C. ability to interpret building codes.
D. familiarity with reading electric meters.
11. The two-step process of reporting includes
A. on-site inspection and the job order form.
B. report writing and payment for services.
C. data collection and report writing.
D. the pre-inspection agreement and the on-site report.
12. The job order form is used to
A. record data for the insurance company.
B. limit the real estate agent’s liability.
C. report home conditions to prospective buyers.
D. record a client’s request for an inspection.
13. According to most standards of practice, an inspector is normally required to check all of
the following except
A. walkways. C. fences.
B. driveways. D. attached garages.
14. Based on most standards of practice guidelines, which of the following home components
should you include in your inspection?
A. Burglar alarms C. Door locks
B. Appliances D. Windows
15. Based on most standards of practice guidelines, which of the following home components
should you include in your inspection?
A. Privacy walls C. Swimming pool wiring
B. Attached decks D. Home protection systems
16. Based on standards of practice guidelines, which of the following home components is
normally required to be inspected?
A. Awnings C. Storm window
B. Storm door D. Balconies
17. Which of the following is an example of ethical behavior by an inspector?
A. Recommending a contractor in return for a percentage of the work done
B. Overlooking a small problem to help close a sale
C. Refusing to share information without the client’s permission
D. Giving the real estate agent a percentage of the inspection fe

18. When inspecting a heating system, you should always
A. operate the automatic safety controls.
B. ignite solid-fuel pilots.
C. try to operate the system regardless of the conditions.
D. open readily accessible access panels.
19. Your inspection of a house’s _______ relates to the condition of the roof.
A. electrical system C. foundation
B. attic D. windows
20. A statement describing both the requirements that must be met by a product or process
and the ways in which satisfaction of the requirements will be measured is called a/an
A. standard specification.
B. established procedure.
C. a standard recommendation.
D. ASTM test.

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