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NHIE PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSWhich is most likely to be considered an ethical breach by a home inspector?
A. gross negligence.
B. negligent misrepresentation.
C. ordinary negligence.
D. fraud. - Answers-Correct Answer: gross negligence.
Feedback: NHIE 2015 p.602 NHIE 2019 Vol.2 p.399
Electric dryer receptacles in older houses:
A. work with four-wire cords and plugs.
B. may share a wire with a 120-volt receptacle
C. require their own circuit
D. are rated for at least 50 amps - Answers-Correct Answer: require their own circuit
Feedback: Manufacturer Installation Instructions. Newer dryers require a 4 wire cord. 2
hots, a neutral and a ground.
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There is evidence of heavy coat of oxidation on the pictured copper water pipes. What
likely caused this condition
A. High humidity in the basement of the home has caused the rust.
B. Corrosive atmospheres.
C. Pipe was installed that way. It was exposed to the weather prior to installation.
D. There is excessive moisture condensing on the pipes due to leakage. - Answers-
Correct Answer: Corrosive atmospheres.
Feedback: Oxidizers like bleach, battery charging stations (lead acid), flue gas from
poorly vented appliances, sewer gas , et al. Will corrode copper piping and wiring
Sending the inspection report to which party is LEAST likely to be considered an ethical
breach by a home inspector? Assume all parties attended the inspection.
A. The client's parents.
B. The buyer's agent.
C. The seller's agent.
D. The seller. - Answers-Correct Answer: The buyer's agent.
Feedback: NHIE 2015 p.613, NHIE 2019 Vol. 2 p.411
Deck ledger boards with floor joists 16' 6", should be securely attached directly to the
house by
A. properly sized lag bolts every 16 inches.
B. 16d galvanized nails placed every 16 inches.
C. properly sized joist hangers for the house.
D. properly sized lag bolts into the foundation ledge. - Answers-Correct Answer:
properly sized lag bolts every 16 inches.
Feedback: This is critical to prevent pullout during a excessive load on the deck. IRC18
507.9.1.3
,Minimum access size opening for a crawl space where equipment is installed.
A. 22" x 30"
B. 20" x 32"
C. 24" x 32"
D. 30" x 30" - Answers-Correct Answer: 22" x 30"
Feedback: See NHIE Structural Manual page 239
Wood bearing on a concrete foundation is required to have a minimum bearing of :
A. 1.5 inches
B. 2 inches
C. 2.5 inches
D. 3 inches - Answers-Correct Answer: 3 inches
Feedback: NHIEM15 124 NHIE19 V2 - 199
When inspecting a home, you note horizontal cracks in the foundation wall. Which of the
following would NOT be a cause of overload from the outside?
A. Wind shear
B. Frost
C. Soil pressure
D. Backfill - Answers-Correct Answer: Wind shear
Feedback: The other three will definitely cause foundation issues under right conditions.
Wind shear will affect the structure above grade. NHIEM15 - 115 NHIE19V2 - 186
What action would most likely reduce fiberglass batt insulation R value of a stud cavity
by the largest amount?
A. Compressing the insulation behind an electrical cable
B. Fluffing the insulation
C. A slice in the Kraft facing
D. Not installing a vapor retarder where required - Answers-Correct Answer:
Compressing the insulation behind an electrical cable
Feedback: Compressing the insulation reduces the open cell volume to hold heat.
NHIE15 328 NHIE19 V2 p. 285
Which of the following is the correct termination where the sloped roof terminates
adjacent to a side wall?
A. Use polyurethane caulking between the gutter and the wall.
B. Use silicone caulking between the gutter and the wall.
C. Use kick-out flashing into the gutter.
D. Use only step flashing that is overlapped three inches. - Answers-Correct Answer:
Use kick-out flashing into the gutter.
Feedback: IRC 2018 903.2.1 p.431; IRC 2015 903.2.1; NHIE 2019 Vol.2 p.162
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The angled board with the insulation piles on it in the photo would be considered
, A. Temporary truss bracing
B. Permanent truss bracing
C. Truss web member
D. Truss chord member - Answers-Correct Answer: Permanent truss bracing
Feedback: The angled board is permanent bracing to prevent racking and sway once
the trusses are sheathed. When installed, there should be a truss drawing attached to
one of the trusses. See NHIE Structural Manual page 163
All vertical joints of panel sheathing shall occur over:
A. Fire blocking
B. Studs
C. Braced walls
D. Window headers - Answers-B. Studs
A room is built over a garage, with floor joists parallel to the garage door opening. To
allow room to install a double-wide automatic garage door-opener, the center of the
joists may
A. not be notched
B. be notched up to 1/8th their depth
C. be notched up to 1/6th their depth
D. be notched only if a tension rod is installed - Answers-A. not be notched
The minimum clearance between a stucco façade and soil should be?
A. 2 inches
B. 4 inches
C. 6 inches
D. 8 inches - Answers-B. 4 inches
A chimney cricket or saddle is required when the chimney is _____ inches or wider.
A. 24
B. 30
C. 36
D. 42 - Answers-B. 30
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When you see this condition you would report?
A. No issue. Likely not even mention it.
B. Enough water diverted to clean the dish.
C. Diverter's job is to divert 100% of the water flow
D. Faucet assembly is in need of replacement - Answers-Correct Answer: Diverter's job
is to divert 100% of the water flow
Feedback: Report that the diverter is not functioning as intended by design.
Recommend repair or replacement. Industry Standards do not require you to say how to
fix the issue. 2019 NHIEM - p. 263
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