Home Online Inspector Flashcards
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When conducting a virtual inspection of a bathroom, which area requires the homeowner to hold the camera closest to reveal the most critical information?
Answer: The base of the toilet and around the tub/shower surround
The toilet base and tub/shower surround are common sites for water damage, caulk failure, and subfloor rot that require close-up video to assess.
An online inspector is evaluating a home's HVAC system remotely. What is the best method for the homeowner to demonstrate the system's operation?
Answer: Run the system through a full heating and cooling cycle while filming the registers and thermostat
Observing airflow at registers, thermostat response, and audible operation during a full cycle provides the inspector with functional performance data.
Which roof defect is MOST likely to be missed during a remote drone-assisted inspection on a low-slope roof?
Answer: Membrane blistering or delamination that requires walking the surface
Membrane blistering and delamination on low-slope roofs often require walking the surface and applying pressure to detect, which a drone cannot do.
A homeowner reports a musty smell in the basement during a virtual inspection. What should the online inspector's report recommend?
Answer: On-site mold testing and air quality assessment by a certified specialist
Musty odors indicate possible mold or moisture intrusion that an online inspector cannot confirm remotely, requiring certified in-person testing.
What is the correct protocol when an online inspector cannot clearly see a component due to poor video quality or obstruction?
Answer: Document it as 'unable to assess' and recommend in-person follow-up
Integrity requires documenting inaccessible or unclear areas honestly, protecting the inspector from liability and ensuring the client gets accurate information.
During a virtual garage inspection, what is the most important safety feature to verify through video demonstration?
Answer: Automatic reverse function of the garage door opener when an obstruction is present
The auto-reverse function is a life-safety requirement; a homeowner can demonstrate it by placing an object in the door's path and triggering the opener.
Which type of window defect is most reliably identified during a remote video inspection?
Answer: Failed thermal seal causing visible fogging between panes
Fogging or condensation between window panes is clearly visible on camera and is a reliable indicator of failed insulated glazing units.