Why the other options are wrong:

• She needs advice on decorating a 1950s-style home.: She does not ask about decorating a 1950s-style home.
• She wants to complain about a previous inspection.: She is not complaining about a previous inspection report.
• She is comparing prices between different inspectors.: She does not ask about comparing prices between different inspection companies.

Correct Answer: They often have lower-capacity electrical service.

Why this is correct: The inspector says many 1950s homes still have 60-amp service or older wiring. Upgrading may be relevant when a kitchen renovation or appliances require more capacity.

Why the other options are wrong:

• They usually have brand-new circuit breakers installed.: The inspector mentions 60-amp service or older wiring, without saying brand-new breakers are usually installed.
• They are required to meet current renovation standards.: The inspector describes capacity concerns for renovation, without stating a requirement that all such houses meet current renovation standards.
• They rely mainly on solar power connections.: Solar power connections are never discussed in the conversation.

Correct Answer: It can fail suddenly and is often recommended for replacement.

Why this is correct: The inspector says Poly-B can fail without much warning and usually recommends replacing it if present.

Why the other options are wrong:

• It improves water pressure in older homes.: The inspector discusses sudden failure and replacement, without describing improved water pressure.
• It is only a concern in newly built houses.: Poly-B is discussed as a concern in some older homes, so the concern is not limited to newly built houses.
• It is durable and rarely needs replacement.: The inspector says Poly-B can fail without much warning and usually recommends replacement if it is present, rather than describing it as rarely needing replacement.

Correct Answer: Finished basements may conceal the foundation walls.

Why this is correct: The inspector says finished basements can hide foundation walls and looks for indirect signs such as uneven floors or sticking doors.

Why the other options are wrong:

• The soil in Lethbridge hides all surface cracks.: The inspector links clay-heavy soil to foundation movement; hiding every surface crack is not a claim made in the conversation.
• Older houses do not have basements to inspect.: The house does have a basement - the woman mentions it is finished.
• Inspectors are not allowed to enter basements.: The inspection difficulty is concealed foundation walls; a prohibition on entering basements is not mentioned.

Correct Answer: It should be tested before disturbing the insulation.

Why this is correct: The inspector says vermiculite may contain asbestos, so testing matters before disturbing it.

Why the other options are wrong:

• It must be removed immediately in all cases.: The inspector recommends testing before disturbance, without demanding immediate removal in every case.
• It is only found in walls, not attics.: Vermiculite is explicitly discussed in older attics, rather than only in walls.
• It provides poor insulation in cold climates.: The inspector says vermiculite insulates well.

Correct Answer: They can be a good purchase if repair costs are considered.

Why this is correct: The inspector says an older home can still be a good buy if its price reflects the needed work and the buyer budgets for it. The presence of issues does not automatically mean walking away.

Why the other options are wrong:

• They rarely require detailed inspections.: The inspector discusses a lengthy inspection and written report, without claiming older homes rarely need detailed inspections.
• They are safer than newer homes in Alberta.: He does not say older homes are safer than newer construction in Alberta.
• They are usually not worth buying under any circumstances.: He does not say they are never worth buying under any circumstances.