NHIE {NATIONAL HOME INSPECTOR} COMBINED Exam Questions Reviewed And Revised With Correct Answers <Guarantee Pass |Updated!!>
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National Home Inspector
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National Home Inspector
NHIE {NATIONAL HOME
INSPECTOR} COMBINED Exam
Questions Reviewed And Revised
With Correct Answers
<Guarantee Pass |Updated!!>
1) Which of the following is the LEAST important to report
when inspecting through the wall air conditioning units?
A. Moisture leakage into the wall cav...
NHIE {NATIONAL HOME
INSPECTOR} COMBINED Exam
Questions Reviewed And Revised
With Correct Answers
<Guarantee Pass |Updated!!>
1) Which of the following is the LEAST important to report
when inspecting through the wall air conditioning units?
A. Moisture leakage into the wall cavity
B. The fan is making a squealing noise
C. Excessive rust noted on components
D. There was only a 15 degree temperature spread - ANSWER
Correct Answer: There was only a 15 degree temperature
spread
Feedback: 15 to 20 degree temperature spread is normal. The
other three answers are reportable defects. See NHIE
Mechanical Manual page 240
2) Low pressure steam boilers have relief valves set at
A. 15 psi
,B. 12 psi
C. 9 psi
D. 6 psi - ANSWER Correct Answer: 15 psi
Feedback: The pressure relief valve is set at 15 psi. That said,
most steam systems never get above 1/2 psi and some operate
at a slight vacuum. See NHIE Mechanical Manual page 320.
3) The modern MINIMUM size water service pipe to a
residence is
A. 1/2 inch.
B. 3/4 inch.
C. 1 inch.
D. 1 1/4 inch. - ANSWER Correct Answer: 3/4 inch.
Feedback: NHIEM19 p. 245
4) The current MINIMUM service requirement for a new single-
family home is:
A. 100 amps
B. 125 amps
C. 150 amps
D. 200 amps - ANSWER A. 100 amps
,5) The MINIMUM clearance between a wood stove single-wall
vent-connector and combustible materials should be
A. 3 inches
B. 6 inches
C. 18 inches
D. 36 inches - ANSWER C. 18 inches
6) An open flame or sparking device with fuel burning
appliances MUST be elevated off the garage floor AT LEAST
A. 6 inches
B. 12 inches
C. 18 inches
D. 24 inches - ANSWER C. 18 inches
7) Skip sheathing for Wood Shingles & Shakes should have a
minimum dimension of
A. 1"x2"
B. 1"x3"
C. 1"x4"
D. 1"x6" - ANSWER C. 1"x4"
, 8) The aluminum wire size that corresponds to a 20 amp
breaker is
A. 8 AWG
B. 10AWG
C. 12 AWG
D. 14AWG - ANSWER Correct Answer: 10AWG
Feedback: Aluminum does not conduct electricity as well as
copper so aluminum is one size larger. PGHI16 p.315, NHIEM15
p.188 , NHIEM19 v1 p.34
9) The bonding wire for swimming pools and spas shall be at
least
A. 4 AWG
B. 6 AWG
C. 8 AWG
D. 10 AWG - ANSWER Correct Answer: 8 AWG
Feedback: The bonding wire size is 8AWG. See NHIE Mechanical
page 535. 2015 IRC 4204.2
10) What is the MAXIMUM distance between foundation
anchor bolts for sill plate?
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