InterNachi test- Compucram. Exam
Questions With Verified Answers.
The inspection of the electrical system should begin with which of the following locations on the
property? - answer✔Exterior... All parts of the home inspection start on the exterior.
A professional inspector delivers a home inspection report written in paragraph form based on
his observations and opinions of the condition of a subject property. This form of report is
known as a/an: - answer✔Narrative report... A narrative report is written in paragraph form.
A hornet nest on the house need not be reported. True or False - answer✔FALSE: hornets may
be a safety hazard, must be reported.
Photographs of the subject property: - answer✔Assist with explaining certain property defects.
Even when circumstances will not allow operation of the HVAC units, inspectors will record all
model, serial number, and other pertinent information for the inspection report. - answer✔TRUE
A home inspector is being sued because a minor code violation was found subsequent to the
inspection and had not been reported. Which of the following is true? - answer✔Home inspectors
are not required to uncover code violations.
What is a "latent" defect? - answer✔A defect that is concealed or not readily discoverable.
A home inspector's "product" is: - answer✔The written report is the home inspector's product.
You just opened a home inspection business and need a form for your home inspection reports.
You might begin with: - answer✔Start your business by searching on the web.
The most frequent request for home inspection services is made by the parties offering to
purchase a home. - answer✔TRUE
Who should prepare the pre-inspection agreement form? - answer✔Attorney
The Property Condition Disclosure form is completed by the: - answer✔Seller
Home inspectors need to inspect the roof penetrations: - answer✔TRUE
Home inspectors should inspect the interior walls. - answer✔TRUE
A single conductor or several conductors, with or without covering, that is used at the answers-
ground service entrance is known as: - answer✔Service entrance cable... This is also referred to
as SE cable or wire
Home inspectors should inspect the electrical AFCI outlets: - answer✔TRUE
Resistance to the flow of electricity is measured in: - answer✔Ohms
Wiring that travels from the main panel through the walls of the building to the outlets where the
current is used is known as: - answer✔Branch circuit wiring
_______ is the amount of current or electricity flowing through the wire. - answer✔Amperage
Bare wires may be exposed in a panel box. - answer✔FALSE
The utility company is responsible for the maintenance of which of the following? -
answer✔Transformer
Wiring should match the ampere rating of the circuit breaker or fuse. - answer✔TRUE... An
improperly matched wire could be a fire hazard.
Copper ground rods are commonly used as grounding electrodes. - answer✔TRUE.... Galvanized
metal may also be used in the rods.
Correcting radon contamination: - answer✔Should be conducted by a radon mitigation
contractor
Building material products that contain asbestos: - answer✔Can be hazardous if they are
damaged or deteriorated
There is little or no lead present in paint on homes built before 1978. - answer✔FALSE... Lead
paint was used on homes built before 1978.
Lead based paint: - answer✔Should only be removed by a qualified abatement contractor.
Lead may be present in soil surrounding the property. - answer✔True, This would mostly be
caused by lead-based paint flaking off the exterior of the house.
Major radon entry routes include: - answer✔Cracks in the concrete floors and walls... It also
enters around pipes and through pump pits.
If a product containing asbestos is found in the home, is in good condition, and is in an area
where it is not likely to be disturbed, it should be: - answer✔Left in place... Asbestos is only a
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