Internachi Ohio -
Defect Recognition and Report Writing Course
When in doubt about what the InterNACHI Standards of Practice require in a particular situation, the inspector should err on the side of caution and _____ them.
A) not exceed
B) exceed
For liability reasons, it's ______ to include the Standards of Practice in the relevant section of your inspection report.
A) appropriate
B) inappropriate 0:08
/
0:30
Quoting ________ in a narrative report can lead
to greater liability for the inspector.
A) facts about lead paint for a home built before 1978
B) measurements for proper baluster infill spacing
C) building codes
By writing your report using the _____ tense, you leave no doubt as to when the condition of the inspected items was true, which can be especially important if your report is quoted by an attorney in a future legal proceeding.
A) future
B) past
C) present
T/F: Checklist reports can leave a lot open to interpretation because of the lack of detailed
information.
A) False
B) True A standard home inspection _____ technically exhaustive.
A) is
B) is not
For liability reasons, it’s a _____ idea to include the Standards of Practice with the inspection report.
A) good
B) bad
Inspection reports generally include __________
to help the client understand a reported defect.
A) price lists from competing vendors
B) manufacturers' warranties
C) photos
Using well-written narratives instead of a checklist-only report can help the client ____________.
A) All answers are correct.
B) gain a more thorough understanding of the home's various systems and components
C) prioritize having the defective condition addressed
Defect Recognition and Report Writing Course
When in doubt about what the InterNACHI Standards of Practice require in a particular situation, the inspector should err on the side of caution and _____ them.
A) not exceed
B) exceed
For liability reasons, it's ______ to include the Standards of Practice in the relevant section of your inspection report.
A) appropriate
B) inappropriate 0:08
/
0:30
Quoting ________ in a narrative report can lead
to greater liability for the inspector.
A) facts about lead paint for a home built before 1978
B) measurements for proper baluster infill spacing
C) building codes
By writing your report using the _____ tense, you leave no doubt as to when the condition of the inspected items was true, which can be especially important if your report is quoted by an attorney in a future legal proceeding.
A) future
B) past
C) present
T/F: Checklist reports can leave a lot open to interpretation because of the lack of detailed
information.
A) False
B) True A standard home inspection _____ technically exhaustive.
A) is
B) is not
For liability reasons, it’s a _____ idea to include the Standards of Practice with the inspection report.
A) good
B) bad
Inspection reports generally include __________
to help the client understand a reported defect.
A) price lists from competing vendors
B) manufacturers' warranties
C) photos
Using well-written narratives instead of a checklist-only report can help the client ____________.
A) All answers are correct.
B) gain a more thorough understanding of the home's various systems and components
C) prioritize having the defective condition addressed
