NHIE Exam Practice Questions and Answers
From which component in an split air conditioner does the refrigerant leave as a hot, high
pressure gas? - Answer-Compressor
The ___________ compresses the refrigerant by packing the molecules tightly together as does
a piston in a internal combustion en...
To measure carbon monoxide, you should use a - Answer✔✔-CO detector
When installing flexible supply air ducts under a floor joist space, the minimum requirement for
the proper strapping sequence is generally - Answer✔✔-1½" wide and at 4' spacing.
What is the cause of the condensation on the vent pipe? - Answer✔✔-Vent pipe is oversized
Permeability is the property of a material that allows the passage of: - Answer✔✔-Water vapor
What is the MOST likely indication that an electric water heater lower element has failed? -
Answer✔✔-Some hot water, then warm water at all faucets
1. Installed lighting above an existing outdoor pool shall have a height clearance above the
water level of a minimum of - Answer✔✔-12 feet
1. Historically, spaced or skip sheathing has been used for roof decking because it - Answer✔✔-
allows for drying of roof material.
1. Where might you expect to find safety glass in a window? - Answer✔✔-Less than 18 inches
above the floor
1. A home inspection agreement is most likely to be interpreted using which law? - Answer✔✔-
State
1. In a subpanel, you are required to - Answer✔✔-isolate the neutral bus and conductors from
contacting the panel enclosure
1. A GFCI functions by sensing - Answer✔✔-a current imbalance
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