RICE – TXLESOP: Final Exam 2

What is the purpose of using the TREC Standard Report Form?

When might an inspector recommend that the client seek a qualified licensed professional for further investigation?

Which of the following is a disclaimer that might appear on a written inspection report?

The inspection report should use language that is

Inspectors may provide a higher level of inspection by inspecting systems or components not listed in the SOP’s. However, the inspector must be _________ when inspecting such items.

When do the Standards of Practice apply?

If an inspector routinely departs from inspecting a component required by the Standards of Practice, when is the inspector required to notify their client?

When does an inspector NOT have to use the Standard Report Form?

How can an inspector meet the minimum competency standards for licensure?

Which statement best describes indirect supervision?

When can an inspector perform repairs on a home they inspected for their client?

Which of the following would be considered a settlement service provider?

What information should the inspector confirm with the client (Buyer) prior to the inspection?

An inspector must be _________ to perform a sewer scope inspection.

What is a requirement of CSST gas piping?

While smart home devices are not required to be inspected, there is a general expectation by the client that smart devices will be inspected. If an inspector routinely chooses not to inspect smart home devices, when should the inspector notify this fact to the client?

According to the SOP, the definition of performance includes which of the following?

To form a performance opinion of a foundation an inspector may use which of the following?

If a retaining wall falls within the “45 degree rule” what action should the inspector take?

What type of inspection does an inspector conduct?

Air is cooled and then blown throughout the home through a central forced system is an example of what kind of HVAC system?

What is the inspector’s requirement for inspecting HVAC?

What is a best practice for inspecting HVAC systems?

What is a factor that may negatively affect HVAC performance?

Who/what does grounding protect?

GFCI receptacles are required in all of the following locations EXCEPT:

How can an inspector recognize a dishwasher that uses an air gap device to prevent dishwater backflow?

An infrared sensor on a garage door should be placed how high off the garage floor?

In addition to flushing the toilet several times, what tool described in the manual, could help an inspector determine if there are any plumbing leaks behind the commode?

Water pressure exceeding which psi should be reported as deficient?

Which of the following is NOT one of the Optional Systems according to the SOPs?

For landscape irrigation systems, the inspector is required to