Texas SOP module review

Which of the following is beyond the basic home inspection?

• checking all ground faulted receptacles

• checking the function of all plumbing fixtures

• checking the heat flow at all registers

• operating the incoming main water/shutoff valve

A home inspector is not required to report on _____.

• all of the answers shown

• concealed insulation

• concealed vapor retarders

• venting equipment integral with household appliances

Fireblocking is used to _____.

• help slow down fire in a home

• prevent fire from entering the home

• stabilize the door in the garage

• stop fires

What is not included in a standard home inspection?

• Inspection of swimming pools

• Checking the function of all electrical outlets

• Checking the function of all plumbing fixtures

• Checking the heat flow at all registers

A home inspector is not obligated to inspect _____.

• underground utilities

• the roof

• the foundation

• the HVAC system

What is the primary purpose of fireblocking in a building?

• To prevent the spread of fire within the building

• To extinguish fire

• To detect fire

• To act as a fire alarm

Where is fireblocking typically installed in a home?

• In the attic

• In the basement

• In concealed spaces of walls and partitions

• In the garage

The minimum size for a drain line in a central A/C unit is _____ inch(es).

• 1"

• 1-1/2"

• 3/4"

• 1-1/4"

What is the main purpose of a home inspection?

• To evaluate the property's condition

• To increase the property's value

• To decrease the property's value

• To change the property's ownership

What is the primary function of a smoke detector in a building?

• To alert occupants in case of fire

• To extinguish fire

• To prevent fire

• To act as a fire alarm