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Analysis of Findings & Reporting

Reporting defects practice questions

10 original sample questions on reporting defects. Pick an answer, then open the explanation. Review the reporting defects study notes first if you like.

1. "Broken window lock" is:

  1. Cosmetic only and not reportable
  2. Plumbing
  3. Electrical
  4. A security defect
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Answer: D. A security defect

The correct answer is “A security defect.” Report.

2. "Bathroom exhaust fan inoperable" is a:

  1. The cost of replacing the system
  2. Warranty statement
  3. Defect description
  4. Opinion
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Answer: C. Defect description

The correct answer is “Defect description.” Function.

3. "Aluminum branch wiring observed; recommend evaluation by licensed electrician" is:

  1. Properly reporting a known concern
  2. Overstating
  3. Ignoring it until it gets worse
  4. Diagnosing the hidden cause
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Answer: A. Properly reporting a known concern

The correct answer is “Properly reporting a known concern.” Good practice.

4. "Corroded water heater fittings" is:

  1. A cosmetic note only
  2. Normal for any heater
  3. An electrical concern
  4. A defect
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Answer: D. A defect

The correct answer is “A defect.” Report.

5. "Bedroom 2 ceiling light inoperable; possible bulb or wiring issue" is useful because it:

  1. Provides a cost estimate
  2. Uses vague terms
  3. Gives location and a possible cause without overstating
  4. Guarantees that the wiring in the ceiling is defective
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Answer: C. Gives location and a possible cause without overstating

Qualified wording.

6. "Deck ledger lacks visible flashing and bolts; collapse risk; structural review" is:

  1. A code fine
  2. An overstated guess
  3. A complete safety defect statement
  4. A cosmetic note with no action
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Answer: C. A complete safety defect statement

Complete. (General reference: IRC R507 (decks); local adoption varies.)

7. "Fence leaning" is:

  1. Always structural
  2. Always material
  3. An electrical defect at the panel
  4. Often outside scope unless affecting house
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Answer: D. Often outside scope unless affecting house

The correct answer is “Often outside scope unless affecting house.” Scope.

8. "Double-tapped neutrals in panel" should include a recommendation for:

  1. Roofer review
  2. Painter touch-up
  3. Electrician correction
  4. Plumber evaluation of the panel
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Answer: C. Electrician correction

Panel issues go to electricians.

9. "Gas leak detected at range connector" should be:

  1. Left to the seller
  2. Mentioned verbally only
  3. Saved for the summary
  4. Reported urgently
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Answer: D. Reported urgently

Urgent safety issues need immediate attention.

10. "Fogged window, bedroom 3" is typically classified as:

  1. A safety hazard
  2. A minor or maintenance item
  3. A structural defect
  4. Not reportable at all in most cases
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Answer: B. A minor or maintenance item

Failed seals are usually minor.

Original practice items for study only, not actual exam questions. Content may contain errors.