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Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics Flashcards

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  1. An inspector suspects a home has been 'staged' to conceal known defects. The ethical obligation of the inspector is to:

    Answer: Report only what is visible and accessible at the time of inspection

    Inspectors must report only what is observable and accessible — they cannot report assumed or speculative defects.

  2. Which of the following best describes the purpose of the NHIE Code of Ethics?

    Answer: To define professional conduct obligations protecting clients and the public

    The Code of Ethics defines the professional conduct obligations that protect clients, the public, and the integrity of the profession.

  3. How should an inspector handle a situation where the buyer's agent pressures them to omit a significant finding from the report?

    Answer: Refuse to alter the report and document all material findings accurately

    Inspectors must resist external pressure and document all material findings accurately to fulfill their ethical obligations.

  4. When inspecting a property with a tenant in residence, the inspector should:

    Answer: Proceed with inspection and report only what is accessible without disturbing the tenant

    Inspectors proceed with available access, noting any areas that were not accessible and the reason.

  5. Under NHIE Standards, what is the inspector required to do if they observe a condition that poses an immediate safety hazard?

    Answer: Note the hazard in the report and recommend immediate corrective action

    Immediate safety hazards must be clearly identified in the report with a recommendation for prompt corrective action.

  6. A home inspector is asked to perform a second inspection for the same client on a different property. Which statement about confidentiality is correct?

    Answer: Each inspection is a separate engagement; confidentiality applies independently to each

    Confidentiality obligations apply independently to each client engagement and do not expire upon report delivery.

  7. Which of the following actions would violate the inspector's duty of confidentiality?

    Answer: Discussing specific property defects with a neighbor of the inspected home

    Disclosing client or property information to uninvolved third parties violates the inspector's confidentiality obligations.