Free WI-HI Practice Questions

Question 1

Decay is visible in an exterior wood window frame. The window still operates, and the inspector identifies no present occupant safety hazard. Nevertheless, the inspector judges that leaving the decay uncorrected would significantly shorten the frame's expected normal life. The seller argues that a working window cannot be defective. How must the condition be classified in the Wisconsin inspection report?

Accepted Answer

As a defect because significant loss of expected normal life is sufficient.

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As maintenance because operation and occupant safety are unaffected.

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As a defect only after an appraiser verifies lost property value.

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As further evaluation until remaining service life is quantified.

Question 2

An electrical inspection includes a representative sample of receptacles. Three accessible receptacles remain unchecked: two in a laundry room, 4 feet and 5 feet from the utility sink, and one in the garage, 12 feet from the nearest plumbing fixture. Which of these still require polarity and grounding checks under Wisconsin's inspection standards?

Accepted Answer

All three, despite the representative sample already inspected.

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Only the two laundry-room receptacles.

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The garage receptacle and either laundry-room receptacle.

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One of the three, chosen to supplement the representative sample.

Question 3

A Wisconsin home inspector is revising the service agreement. Which proposed provision is prohibited, rather than a permissible description of the inspection's limitations?

Accepted Answer

Damages for the inspector's failure to meet Wisconsin standards of practice cannot exceed the inspection fee.

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Destructive access to concealed wall framing is not included.

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The inspector will not calculate the load-carrying strength or adequacy of individual structural members during this inspection.

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The inspection gives no guarantee of the future performance of inspected components.

Question 4

A bathroom sink and bathtub each empty promptly when tested separately. When both drain together, wastewater rises through the sink drain and overflows; the inspector stops the test. Faucet flow is normal, and no connection between potable water and a contamination source is observed. Without diagnosing concealed piping, the most specific supported conclusion is:

Accepted Answer

Functional drainage is unsatisfactory despite normal drainage when fixtures are tested separately.

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The wastewater backup establishes a potable-water cross connection.

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Water-supply quantity is inadequate during simultaneous fixture use.

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Both fixtures have functional drainage because each empties promptly alone.

Question 5

The detailed report identifies a loose hinge on a sink-base cabinet needing repair and light debris in a gutter needing routine cleaning. The inspector reasonably determines that neither is a statutory defect. The summary lists every defect and contains the required disclosures and references, but omits those two nondefect items. What correction is required before delivery?

Accepted Answer

List both as nondefect items, cross-referenced to their detailed entries.

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Add a general cross-reference directing readers elsewhere for nondefect items.

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Add both items to the defect list to give all summary findings the same classification.

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No correction; the required disclosure explains the summary's limitations.

Question 6

An inspector subject to the full 40-credit biennial continuing education requirement has earned 30 valid credits. The inspector then attends a new qualifying workshop lasting 350 minutes, including 50 minutes of meals and breaks, and repeats a 150-minute program already included in the 30 credits. Attendance is documented. How many additional qualifying CE credits are still needed for this biennium?

Accepted Answer

4 credits

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1 credit

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3 credits

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5 credits

Question 7

From a basement doorway, an inspector sees active electrical arcing at the service panel. Reaching the main disconnect would require approaching that panel. The buyer asks the inspector to shut the power off before leaving. What should take priority?

Accepted Answer

Withdraw, keep others clear, and summon emergency assistance without approaching the panel.

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Switch off the main disconnect, then leave the basement.

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Have the owner operate the disconnect under the inspector's direction.

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Remove the cover to identify the arcing source before deciding whether to shut the system down.

Question 8

A registered home inspector is also the real estate broker representing the seller in a transaction. The buyer wants to hire that same individual for the home inspection and offers written consent to the conflict. Which arrangement complies with Wisconsin's prohibition on the dual role?

Accepted Answer

Use an independent registered home inspector for the inspection.

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Use the same inspector with written consent from both parties.

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Bill through a separate inspection business.

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Perform the inspection after sale negotiations finish but before the transaction closes.

Question 9

From a safe viewing point, an inspector can clearly see separated flashing around a roof penetration serving a solar array. The solar equipment itself is excluded from the required inspection, and no interior leak is visible. The roof assessment must still:

Accepted Answer

Describe the flashing condition despite the exclusion of the solar equipment.

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Exclude the flashing as part of the solar equipment.

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Await a solar contractor's evaluation of the penetration and associated equipment before describing the flashing.

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Wait until an interior leak confirms a roofing problem.

Question 10

A buyer hires an inspector. The listing agent requests the report directly, but the buyer has not authorized its release. Separately, the buyer plans to send a copy to the seller during repair negotiations. The inspector says the buyer needs the inspector's permission to do so. Which statement correctly distinguishes these two disclosures?

Accepted Answer

The inspector needs the buyer's consent to release it; the buyer may share it with the seller.

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The listing agent needs no consent; the buyer needs the inspector's permission.

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Both disclosures require the inspector's consent because the inspector authored the report.

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Neither disclosure requires consent because both recipients are parties to the transaction.

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