, Home Inspection Certification – EXAM
STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS
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The function of a compressor in an air conditioning system is to
(a) Cool down the warm liquid
(b) Warm up the cool liquid
(c) Heat up the warm gas
(d) Cool down the hot gas - ANSWER (c) Heat up the warm gas
_________________ is not an expected consequence of a dirty evaporator coil.
(a) Airflow is restricted
(b) Heat transfer is inhibited
(c) Improper temperature drop
(d) Condenser icing over - ANSWER (d) Condenser icing over
You are examining the side flashing at a masonry chimney roof penetration. Where the asphalt
shingles meet the counter flashing, roofing cement has been applied. Your report should include
(a) "It is difficult to say if proper step flashings were installed."
(b) "Roofing cement should only be considered a temporary repair."
,(c) "This is not a good building practice."
(d) All of the above - ANSWER d) All of the above
Broken seals on double paned windows cause
(a) fungal growth
(b) improved heat resistance
(c) reduced energy transmission
(d) Cracked glass panes - ANSWER (a) fungal growth
The main electrical disconnecting means should be how far from the service attachment or
meter can?
(a) Within the line of sight of the meter can
(b) 10 feet if the service conductors are in conduit
(c) Adjacent to or on the wall opposite
(d) 3 feet maximum - ANSWER (c) Adjacent to or on the wall opposite
Supply air registers in a forced air heating system are best located
(a) High on interior walls
(b) Low on interior walls
(c) High on exterior walls
(d) Low on exterior walls - ANSWER (d) Low on exterior walls
The most common exhaust pipe material used for high efficiency furnaces is
(a) PVC
(b) Stainless steel
(c) Galvanized steel
, (d) Anodized aluminum - ANSWER (a) PVC
How many heat transfer coils do conventional air-cooled central air conditioning systems have?
(a) None
(b) One
(c) Two
(d) Three - ANSWER (c) Two
A landing may not be needed for exterior doors
(a) When it is a secondary entrance
(b) Where there are three or fewer risers
(c) If the riser height is less than 7¾ inches
(d) Where the door swings over the landing - ANSWER (a) When it is a secondary entrance
Horizontal cracks in brick veneer can indicate
(a) sags in center of the foundation
(b) center lift of the foundation
(c) edge settlement
(d) downwarping - ANSWER (a) sags in center of the foundation
Offset load bearing walls between floors
(a) Can cause the floor to sag near the wall
(b) Are a poor construction method
(c) Cannot be offset by more than 3 feet
(d) Can be supported by doubled joists - ANSWER (a) Can cause the floor to sag near the wall
STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS
<NEWEST VERSION>
The function of a compressor in an air conditioning system is to
(a) Cool down the warm liquid
(b) Warm up the cool liquid
(c) Heat up the warm gas
(d) Cool down the hot gas - ANSWER (c) Heat up the warm gas
_________________ is not an expected consequence of a dirty evaporator coil.
(a) Airflow is restricted
(b) Heat transfer is inhibited
(c) Improper temperature drop
(d) Condenser icing over - ANSWER (d) Condenser icing over
You are examining the side flashing at a masonry chimney roof penetration. Where the asphalt
shingles meet the counter flashing, roofing cement has been applied. Your report should include
(a) "It is difficult to say if proper step flashings were installed."
(b) "Roofing cement should only be considered a temporary repair."
,(c) "This is not a good building practice."
(d) All of the above - ANSWER d) All of the above
Broken seals on double paned windows cause
(a) fungal growth
(b) improved heat resistance
(c) reduced energy transmission
(d) Cracked glass panes - ANSWER (a) fungal growth
The main electrical disconnecting means should be how far from the service attachment or
meter can?
(a) Within the line of sight of the meter can
(b) 10 feet if the service conductors are in conduit
(c) Adjacent to or on the wall opposite
(d) 3 feet maximum - ANSWER (c) Adjacent to or on the wall opposite
Supply air registers in a forced air heating system are best located
(a) High on interior walls
(b) Low on interior walls
(c) High on exterior walls
(d) Low on exterior walls - ANSWER (d) Low on exterior walls
The most common exhaust pipe material used for high efficiency furnaces is
(a) PVC
(b) Stainless steel
(c) Galvanized steel
, (d) Anodized aluminum - ANSWER (a) PVC
How many heat transfer coils do conventional air-cooled central air conditioning systems have?
(a) None
(b) One
(c) Two
(d) Three - ANSWER (c) Two
A landing may not be needed for exterior doors
(a) When it is a secondary entrance
(b) Where there are three or fewer risers
(c) If the riser height is less than 7¾ inches
(d) Where the door swings over the landing - ANSWER (a) When it is a secondary entrance
Horizontal cracks in brick veneer can indicate
(a) sags in center of the foundation
(b) center lift of the foundation
(c) edge settlement
(d) downwarping - ANSWER (a) sags in center of the foundation
Offset load bearing walls between floors
(a) Can cause the floor to sag near the wall
(b) Are a poor construction method
(c) Cannot be offset by more than 3 feet
(d) Can be supported by doubled joists - ANSWER (a) Can cause the floor to sag near the wall
