OIC Legal Framework & Constitutional Law 3

Question 1

Oregon's Home Inspector Certification Law requires applicants to pass an examination approved by which entity?

Accepted Answer

Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS)

Answer

The Oregon DCBS oversees home inspector certification and approves the examination requirements that applicants must satisfy.

Question 2

Which legal principle requires an Oregon home inspector to disclose a known conflict of interest before performing an inspection?

Accepted Answer

Fiduciary duty and good faith dealing

Answer

Inspectors owe clients good faith dealing which includes proactively disclosing conflicts of interest, such as a prior relationship with the seller.

Question 3

An Oregon inspector's certification is automatically suspended if the inspector fails to:

Accepted Answer

Complete required continuing education within the renewal period

Answer

Oregon certified home inspectors must complete state-required continuing education to renew their certification; failure to do so results in suspension or non-renewal.

Question 4

Under Oregon law, a 'material defect' in the context of a real estate transaction is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

A condition that significantly affects the property's value or poses a safety risk

Answer

A material defect is one that significantly affects property value or safety, which is the threshold for required disclosure under Oregon real estate law.

Question 5

Oregon's statute of limitations for filing a civil lawsuit against a home inspector for negligence is generally:

Accepted Answer

2 years from the date the defect was or should have been discovered

Answer

Oregon's general negligence statute of limitations is 2 years, running from when the plaintiff discovered or should have discovered the harm.

(OIC) Oregon Inspector Certification Practice Test

(OIC) Oregon Inspector Certification Practice Test

OIC Legal Framework & Constitutional Law 3