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NHIE Electrical Study Session 19 Questions with Correct Answers What does a service drop drip loop prevent? - Answer- water entering the meter base and panel A subpanel in a detached building has melted insulation on a neutral conductor. What is the most likely cause of this condition? - Answer- The neutral conductor is loose at the terminal bar The current MINIMUM service requirement for a new single family home is: - Answer- 100 amps This panel appears to be (panel with a ton of w...

National Home Inspector Exam (NHIE) Whole House Practice Questions and Answers . Terms like: During an inspection of a gas dryer, you observe no exhaust vent. Your report should: A. Recommend installing a metal dryer duct vented to the exterior. B. Recommend installing a flexible plastic dryer duct vented to the exterior. C. Indicate a code violation and state that corrective action should be taken. D. Indicate that this is not a problem. - Answer: A) Recommend installing a metal dryer duc...

NHIE Practice Test Questions and Answers All Correct While inspecting the furnace you detect very high levels of carbon monoxide at the supply air registers. You should: A. Advise that everyone run out of the house for safety B. Immediately shut off the main gas valve to disable the unit C. Open windows, shut down systems, and advise immediate evaluation by an HVAC contractor D. Explain that the unit will need servicing in the future to prolong its life - Answer- C. Open windows, shut do...

NHIE Study Questions with All Correct Answers What is the minimum electrical clearance over a residential driveway? - Answer- 12 feet Which event is most likely to cause arc flash? - Answer- Metal touching an energized conductor In a subpanel, you are required to - Answer- Isolate the neutral bus and conductors from contacting the panel enclosure Aluminum branch circuit wiring was commonly used in what years? - Answer- A circuit breaker protects against too much - Answer- Curre...

NHIE exam 2024 | 100 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update | Graded A+ 1. Buckling in horizontal vinyl siding is generally caused by A. reflected sunlight. B. improper fastening. C. condensation in walls. D. improper house wrap. - improper fastening 2. At what level would water pressure within a single-family dwelling begin to be considered excessive and require correction? A. 60 psi B. 80 psi C. 100 psi D. 120 psi - 80 psi 3. A newer home with electric heat i...

Professional Home Inspector Exam NHIE / TREC Questions with correct Answers 2024 The inspector is not required to determine ____ ___ of any system or component. Correct Answer: -Years of age -Life expectancy -Make model Horizontal waste pipe should slope ____ inch per foot Correct Answer: 1/4" per foot if < 3 inch pipe. 1/8" per foot if > or = to 3 inch pipe Drip screed Correct Answer: Also called weep screed. Used at the base/bottom of stucco walls to release moisture. P...

Buckling in a horizontal vinyl siding is generally caused by A. reflected light B. improper fastening C. condensation in the walls D. improper house wrap B. improper fastening At what level would water pressure within a single-family dwelling begin to be considered excessive and require correction? A. 60 psi B. 80 psi C. 100 psi D. 120 psi B. 80 psi A newer home with electric heat is being inspected. It has a below grade finished basement containing a bedroom. The inspect...

NHIE Electrical Practice Test Questions and Answers All Correct Which of the following is the MOST common problem associated with fuses? A. They fail to blow at the rating of the fuse B. Installing 60-amp cartridge fuses where 20-amp fuses are required C. Cartridge fuses falling out of their fuseholders D. Installing Edison-base fuses with a rating that is too large for the conductor - Answer D. Installing Edison-base fuses with a rating that is too large for the conductor The alumi...

NHIE Electrical Prep Exam Questions and Answers All Correct What does a buzzing sound from a fluorescent light indicate? - Answer- That it is near the end of its useful life. The smallest allowed aluminum wire size is 12, while Cu is 14. Why? - Answer- Copper is a better conductor than aluminum. Hydrotherapy tub requires a size ___ AWG. - Answer- 8 Feeder and branch circuit conductor wires are commonly __ CU or __ AL. - Answer- 14 AWG CU, 12 AWG AL Dedicated electrical circuits are...

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