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Analysis of Findings & Reporting

Describing what was inspected practice questions

10 original sample questions on describing what was inspected. Pick an answer, then open the explanation. Review the describing what was inspected study notes first if you like.

1. "Exterior: brick veneer, wood trim" describes:

  1. Interior walls
  2. Foundation
  3. Roof covering
  4. Wall coverings
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Answer: D. Wall coverings

Exterior materials.

2. "Exterior doors: steel, insulated; storm door at front" provides:

  1. Code compliance
  2. A list of all the door defects
  3. Material and type details
  4. A security rating
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Answer: C. Material and type details

Descriptive details.

3. "Attic not entered; viewed from hatch due to truss layout" combines:

  1. A code violation and a referral
  2. A defect and a cost estimate
  3. A warranty and an age estimate
  4. Method and reason for limitation
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Answer: D. Method and reason for limitation

Method plus reason.

4. "Sump pump: present, operated" describes:

  1. Presence and testing
  2. Price
  3. Warranty status
  4. Defects
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Answer: A. Presence and testing

The correct answer is “Presence and testing.” What was done.

5. A client asks why the report lists the roof as "architectural asphalt shingle, approximately 1 layer." The best explanation is that "approximately" signals:

  1. Layers were estimated from visible edges
  2. The roof's age is known from permits
  3. The roof is guaranteed to be single layer
  4. The inspector removed shingles to count
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Answer: A. Layers were estimated from visible edges

Qualifiers indicate estimation.

6. A clear system description helps the client:

  1. Understand their home
  2. Skip reading the report
  3. Change the price
  4. Avoid the inspector
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Answer: A. Understand their home

The correct answer is “Understand their home.” Clarity.

7. A description "attic: accessed via garage pull-down; partially traversed due to low clearance" informs:

  1. That all attic areas were inspected
  2. Access point and extent of inspection
  3. That the attic needs more insulation added
  4. That the ladder failed during use
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Answer: B. Access point and extent of inspection

Extent and limitation.

8. A description "attic insulation: approximately 10 inches of loose-fill fiberglass" includes:

  1. Code compliance of the installation
  2. Energy bills
  3. Type and approximate depth
  4. A guarantee of R-value
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Answer: C. Type and approximate depth

Approximate terms are fine.

9. A description stating "the water heater is located in the garage on a 18-inch stand" documents:

  1. A defect only
  2. A guarantee of the system's future condition
  3. A cost to relocate it
  4. Location and installation detail
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Answer: D. Location and installation detail

The correct answer is “Location and installation detail.” Details.

10. A report describing "ceiling fans operated" documents:

  1. A repair
  2. A warranty on the fans
  3. A guarantee of the system's future condition
  4. Testing performed
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Answer: D. Testing performed

The correct answer is “Testing performed.” Testing.

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