Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 2 Exam Practice

What defines a patent defect?

1. Not visible to the casual observer.

2. Hidden defect posing health problems.

3. Hidden defect, like a failed glass seal on a patio door.

4. Visible by a prospective buyer.

5. Concealed by paint or minor repairs.

6. Detectable only by a professional inspection.

The correct answer is: Visible by a prospective buyer.

A patent defect is one that is visible to a prospective buyer upon a reasonable inspection of the property. In this case, option D is the correct answer because it correctly identifies a patent defect as one that is visible. Options A, B, and E are incorrect because they refer to defects that are not necessarily visible and may require further investigation or professional inspection to uncover. Option C mentions a "failed glass seal on a patio door," which can be visible to a prospective buyer and therefore does not accurately describe a hidden defect. Option F suggests that a defect is detectable only by a professional inspection, which is not true for patent defects. Patent defects are clearly visible without the need for a professional inspection.