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NHIE EXAM TEST BANK QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS UPDATED Which of the following is a common maintenance task for a residential refrigeration system - Answer- Clean the condenser coil The device used to detect the electrical current to that electric heater coil is called - Answer- An a...

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NHIE EXAM TEST BANK QUESTIONS
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UPDATED 2024-2025

Which of the following is a common maintenance task for a residential refrigeration
system - Answer- Clean the condenser coil

The device used to detect the electrical current to that electric heater coil is called -
Answer- An ammeter

A home inspector should probe - Answer- Where decay is suspected

Overhead electrical service should be a minimum of how many feet above a flat roof
subject to foot traffic - Answer- 10 feet

What is a required element of a contract - Answer- Consideration

Conducting a complete and thorough home inspection minimizes the need for - Answer-
Errors and omissions insurance

What is the most common contributing factor to masonry retaining wall movement? -
Answer- Hydrostatic pressure

How are the holes in the rigid foundation drain pipe aligned? - Answer- On the bottom
half of the pipe

What is the most common cause of buckled hardwood flooring in an existing house? -
Answer- Excessive moisture

A newly built ventilated crawlspace with a vapor retarder is required to have one square
foot of net ventilation opening per - Answer- 1500 ft.²

A standard claims made error and omissions insurance policy includes claims filed -
Answer- During the time the policy is in effect

T/F Testing of the garage door with wood block is the approved testing method -
Answer- True

Which is not a type of pool filter? Sand, Pea gravel, cartridge, diatomaceous earth -
Answer- Pea gravel

,What is the most likely indication that an electric water heater lower element has failed?
- Answer- Some hot water, then warm water at all facets

What is the most likely indication that and air source air-conditioning system is near the
end of its service life - Answer- Rust on the condenser components

An 8 foot tall concrete block wall leans in 1/2 inch and is not cracked. The wall is damp
with moderate efflorescence . Who is the best specialist to recommend - Answer- A
landscape contractor

Nails that penetrate the roof sheathing are rusted. Some areas of roof sheathing
present moisture stains and fungal growth. What is the most likely cause of these
conditions - Answer- Air leaking from the house into attic


Earth should slope away from house how many inches in 1 foot? - Answer- 6" in first 10
ft

Siding clearance to ground - Answer- 4" or more

Clarence to ground for stucco - Answer- 6" or more

Fall away from house for hard surfaces (driveways walkways patios) - Answer- 1/4" or
more per ft

Fall away from house for earth per ft - Answer- 5/8" or more

above ___ grade for a patio must have a handrail - Answer- 30"

Trip hazard for concrete - Answer- 1/2" in height

Max rise of a step - Answer- 7 3/4"

Max tread of a stair - Answer- 10"

Maximum difference in height between two risers or two threads - Answer- 3/8"

stair handrail height should be - Answer- Between 34 and 38 inches

And a section of bottom rail, writer, and credit must not pass diameter sphear of -
Answer- 6"

Between balusters should not pass a sphere of - Answer- 4"

Stucco also called - Answer- Exterior plaster

, Vegetation around condenser should be trimmed - Answer- 1 foot around and 3 feet
above

Bed joints run - Answer- Horizontal

Row lock - Answer- Bottom of window break layout

Soldiers - Answer- Top of window break layout

Stretcher - Answer- Row of bricks under rowlock

Head joints run - Answer- Vertical

Weep screed - measurements - Answer- Like flashing for stucco, min 1 inch below joint
at foundation, 4" min to ground, 2" to pavement

Clapboard - Answer- Planks installed horizontally. Normally lapped

Board and batten - Answer- Would strips that cover vertical joints

Boxed cornice - Answer- Eves (enclosed)

Landing or finished floor behind door should be at least - Answer- 36" x 36"

Dutch door - Answer- Top and bottom open independently

Jack Stud - Answer- Attaches to King stud

A poured concrete retaining wall with the weep holes is rotating. What is the most likely
reason for the rotation? - Answer- There is no gravel behind the wall

A poured concrete basement wall has a 1/4 inch wide crack where the wall is going
slightly. Brown stains are below the crack. What is the most likely reason for this
condition? - Answer- The gutters are blocked

A concrete block basement wall has significant efflorescence . What is the most likely
reason for this condition? - Answer- The soil has settled at the foundation

A concrete driveway is half inch higher than the adjacent concrete walkway. What is the
most likely reason for this condition? - Answer- The soil under the walkway it was not
compacted

Which is the most acceptable fastener for concrete and deck ledger to a band board? -
Answer- Half inch diameter hot dripped galvanize steel machine bolt

Muntins - Answer- Vertical bars in the windows (sash)

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