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NHIE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSWhich of the following best describes the statement shown below that appears in a
typical home inspection report? "the water heater is in good condition for its age." -
Answers-Conclusion
Which of the following conditions would be least critical to your client's safety? -
Answers-A pin hole inn the heat exchanger
It is important to maintain a positive grade away from a structure of at least _____ inch
drop per foot for the first six feet. - Answers-1
The minimum run for a residential stair tread is: - Answers-9 in
Standard three light electrical testers are not 100% reliable because: - Answers-Three
light testers will not detect multiple wiring problems
Bulging plaster is observed high up on several bedroom walls. The primary concern is
the bulging plaster is a(n): - Answers-Potential safety hazard
When calculating the cooling loads for an HVAC system, what are the types of heat
transfer that must be taken into account? - Answers-Sensible and latent heat
Which of the following is not normally checked during aluminum siding inspection? -
Answers-Removing a piece of siding in order to inspect the wood behind it
When inspecting a home, you observe a whitish, cottony growth on the surface of the
baseboards. Which of the following types of fungi is most likely the cause? - Answers-
White-rot fungi
Which should never be included in your report after a pool inspection? - Answers-The
risk and probability of children falling in the pool
Which of the following is a benefit or right for which the parties to a contract must
bargain? - Answers-Consideration
One who has contracted to be responsible for another or one who assumes
responsibilities or debts in the event of default is know as the: - Answers-Surety
Which of the following is not a solid fuel heating device? - Answers-An electric heater
Is the roofing material on a house considered a part of the roof drainage system? -
Answers-No
,As a home inspector, you are required to observe and or test all of the readily
accessible components of each system. Which of the following is not considered to be a
readily accessible component of a room? - Answers-Nails and screws in the floor
According to the International Residential Code (IRC), rafters are to be fastened to ridge
boards or gusset plates if the pitch of the roof is greater than equal to what angle? -
Answers-3/12
As an inspector, when you observe a component, you are making this type of
examination: - Answers-Visual
How large should the footing and foundation for a masonry fireplace be? - Answers-> 12
inches thick and extend 6 inches beyond the fireplaces on all sides
As a home inspector, you are required to inspect a "representative number" of electrical
outlets in abuilding. What does this mean? - Answers-Testing one electrical outlet in
each room of the structure
Which of the following materials would be most likely to have the highest R-value? -
Answers-6" fiberglass batt insulation
As home inspector, you can often determine the approximate age of a home by
observing how it was constructed. Which of the following choices represents the method
of construction that is the oldest? - Answers-Post and beam construction
Which of the following locations is often prone to a deficiency when inspecting Exterior
Insulation and Finishing (EIFS) wall system? - Answers-At the corners of the installation
(around windows)
During an inspection, you observe that a heat pump is not working and also that the
condensate pan under the air handler is full of water. What probably happened? -
Answers-Since the pan was full, the condensate overflow switch turned the unit off in
order to ensure that condensate did not spill.
Home inspectors can never be sued because they are protected by the latest codes and
jurisdiction. - Answers-False
Fill in the Blank: The V-3 rule states that a wall can usually be considered unsafe if it
leans to such an extent that a plumb line passing through its center of gravity does not
fall inside the middle ______ of its base. - Answers-One-third
What is the definition of a Collar beam? - Answers-Nominal 1 or 2 inch thick members
which connect opposite roof rafters
Which of the following is not up to code? - Answers-Egress windows must have a clear
height of at least 16 in
, Every habitable room in a residential home should contain this much glazing area? -
Answers-> or equal to 8% of floor area
Which of the following types of inspections uses measurements, tests, calculations and
Instruments to gather information on the structure under inspection? - Answers-
Technically exhaustive
Under what circumstances does the IRC allow builders to add additional loads, such as
a water heater, to a wood truss? - Answers-Only if a licensed professional engineer has
verified it is acceptable
The roof drainage system should discharge water how far from the foundation if it does
not tie into a drain pipe? - Answers-> 5ft
What is the common minimum and maximum pressure for a water supply system in a
residential building? - Answers-40-80 psi
Ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) are required in which of the following locations?
- Answers-Outdoor outlets, bathroom outlets, countertop outlets
An unvented conditioned attic is permitted only when: - Answers-There is not a vapor
retarder applied to the floor of the attic, but there is insulation applied to the underside of
the roof deck
Is a "cross connection" is a physical connection between two electrical circuits? -
Answers-No
All of the following are considered structural components of a building, except: -
Answers-Non-loading bearing interior wall
A horizontal drain pipe should have a proper slope, which is? - Answers-1/8:1 to 1/2:1
The waterproof material in a bathroom should extend how far above a showerhead? -
Answers-greater than or equal to 3"
An on-site water quality test is generally done only on which of the following structures?
- Answers-Non/municipal water supply
All of the following are components of a roof drainage system except? - Answers-
Shingles
What is the maximum allowable distance between cleanouts for drain pipes according
to the IRC? - Answers-100 ft. horizontally
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