NHIE LATEST 2026 TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔Foundation anchor bolts shall be at least ___ inch in diameter and shall extend a
minimum of ___ inches into the concrete or grouted cells of concrete masonry units. -
✔✔1/2 and 7 inches
✔✔Foundation anchors should be ___ from ends and ___ apart/between. - ✔✔4-12
inches and 6 feet
✔✔Floor joists are installed with the crown facing which direction? - ✔✔Up
✔✔Grounding electrode should be a minimum of ___ feet below grade - ✔✔8'
✔✔A window in a shower requires safety glazing if the bottom is ___ inches above the
shower pan. - ✔✔Less than 60" in any bathing/swimming area
✔✔Safety glazing is required where - ✔✔Panes larger than 9 square feet if all the
following are true:
Bottom less than 18" from floor
Top edge over 36" from floor
Walkway within 36" of glazing
✔✔The shower opening (or access and egress opening) should be at least _____
finish-width and ___ inches unobstructed in front of the door. - ✔✔22 inches wide
opening, and 24 horizontal inches in front of door
Also, the door should always open outward or OK if it opens both in and out.
✔✔Swale - ✔✔A graded flow path used in open drainage systems.
✔✔Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable (NM) - ✔✔_________ is a factory assembly of two or
more insulated conductors having an outer sheath of moisture resistant flame-retardant,
non-metallic material.
Commonly called Romex.
Should be supported every 4 1/2 feet, and within 1 foot of boxes and terminations.
Should have a nail guard when run closer than 1 1/4 inches from framing members.
✔✔What is the Temperature on the large refrigerant line when AC is in cool mode? -
✔✔Cool. The large (Suction) line should be cool, low pressure, returning to the
condenser outside.
✔✔Underground feeder (UF) - ✔✔Similar to Nonmetallic sheathed cable (NM), but UF
is Designed for wet locations and may be buried.
,✔✔Compressor does what? - ✔✔Compresses cool gas to superheated high pressure
gas to send through the condenser.
✔✔Condenser does what? - ✔✔The condenser takes high pressure heated gas from
the compressor, and runs the gas through coils where the fan helps remove heat from
the gas, and resulting in a warm, high pressure liquid to return to the evaporator.
✔✔When a heat pump is in heating mode, the condenser acts as? - ✔✔Reverse roles.
In heating mode, The condenser acts as An Evaporator Coil. And the evaporator acts
as a condenser.
✔✔What issue would be caused if a dryer exhaust vent terminated to the exterior
directly above the condenser? - ✔✔Poor HVAC operations. Due to the heat/water and
lint expelled from the dryer. Exhaust Must be at least 3 feet from dryer exhaust ducts.
✔✔Crawl space ventilation should be within ___ feet of each corner - ✔✔3'
At least one vent < or = 3 feet from each corner
✔✔Which type of insulation is combustible? - ✔✔Cellulose (recycled newspaper)
✔✔Vermiculite Insulation - ✔✔Looks like pea gravel. Sometimes contains asbestos if
from Libby Montana mine.
✔✔Clothes Dryer vent should be installed at least ___ feet from building opening - ✔✔3
✔✔The minimum size water service pipe shall be _____ inch. - ✔✔3/4 inch
✔✔Minimum size of toilet drain piping? - ✔✔3"
✔✔Minimum drain size for shower? - ✔✔1 1/2 inches (Some standards require 2")
✔✔The Texas Real Estate Commission assesses inspectors a fee to fund the Real
Estate
Inspection Recovery Fund based on the - ✔✔fund balance, which must remain at a
required minimum level.
✔✔The inspector should ____ and ___ their client's interest. - ✔✔Protect/Promote
✔✔There is no need for inspectors to maintain and increase their level of knowledge of
the field - ✔✔False
✔✔An inspector must complete as part of the plumbing inspection. - ✔✔Observe the
functional drainage at accessible plumbing fixtures.
,✔✔According to the Standards of Practice, oven thermostats tested at 350 degrees F
should be
accurate within what range? - ✔✔+/- 25 degrees F.
✔✔When inspecting cooling equipment, the inspector shall report all of the
following: - ✔✔1. Type of system.
2. Inadequate access to the unit.
3. Dirty evaporator coil, where accessible.
✔✔The job of the inspector is to: - ✔✔Disclose the condition of the property
✔✔The inspector should provide client with enough information: - ✔✔To assist in
determining whether to buy or not to buy
✔✔Good report writing will lower your risk, liability and exposure: - ✔✔True
✔✔All verbal comments at the inspection pertaining to deficiencies should be
included in the report: - ✔✔True
✔✔The inspector is required to have an Inspection agreement per the TREC SoP: -
✔✔False
✔✔The inspector is responsible to provide to the client any code violations: - ✔✔False
✔✔It is important that the inspector makes an observation and report to the client
his/her opinion: - ✔✔False
✔✔Any problems that in the inspector's opinion would be a health/safety issue or
major cost to the client, should be reported to the client: - ✔✔True
✔✔D.E.D. stands for: - ✔✔Detect, Evaluate, Direct
✔✔The inspector can use the Texas Standard report or others that are similar: -
✔✔False.
✔✔How does the inspector complete the form if an item required for inspection by the
Standards of Practice, such as a food waste disposer, is not present in the
property: - ✔✔Mark the NP box
✔✔The report can be changed to include circles of brackets instead of check boxes: -
✔✔False
✔✔If an item is inspected and no repairs are necessary and no comments are needed,
, how should the inspector fill it out: - ✔✔Mark the I (inspected) box for that item
✔✔The inspector may provide a different report as an attachment to the Standard
Texas Report: - ✔✔True
✔✔In a pre-printed version of the Texas Standard Report, the inspector can include a
list of items in the Comment space: - ✔✔True
✔✔An inspector may modify or delete the sections on the form, such as the language
under II.B: - ✔✔False
✔✔An inspector can pre-print the Report, with ruled lines for comments: - ✔✔True
✔✔The inspector is not required to use the TREC form for: - ✔✔1. Quality control
construction inspections
2. Inspections of remodeling
3. Re-inspections
✔✔The inspector is required to operate the TPR if one is present and will cause
damage: - ✔✔False. Not required if it may cause damage to person or property.
✔✔The inspector must report on optional systems noted in the Standard of Practice if
they are present: - ✔✔False
✔✔The inspector is required to report unit power issues: - ✔✔1. When power is not
present
2. Polarity is incorrect
3. The unit is not grounded
✔✔The inspector shall report the type of branch circuit wiring - ✔✔True
✔✔An inspector shall exclude from the inspection any part, component or system
which the inspector is not competent or qualified to inspect: - ✔✔True
✔✔An inspector must include in the report all components or systems that are found
in a home: - ✔✔False
✔✔The inspector is not required to report: Anything that is not accessible - ✔✔True
✔✔The inspector is not required to enter a crawl space where Headroom is less than: -
✔✔18 inches
✔✔The inspector is not required to enter a crawl space if the width of the
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔Foundation anchor bolts shall be at least ___ inch in diameter and shall extend a
minimum of ___ inches into the concrete or grouted cells of concrete masonry units. -
✔✔1/2 and 7 inches
✔✔Foundation anchors should be ___ from ends and ___ apart/between. - ✔✔4-12
inches and 6 feet
✔✔Floor joists are installed with the crown facing which direction? - ✔✔Up
✔✔Grounding electrode should be a minimum of ___ feet below grade - ✔✔8'
✔✔A window in a shower requires safety glazing if the bottom is ___ inches above the
shower pan. - ✔✔Less than 60" in any bathing/swimming area
✔✔Safety glazing is required where - ✔✔Panes larger than 9 square feet if all the
following are true:
Bottom less than 18" from floor
Top edge over 36" from floor
Walkway within 36" of glazing
✔✔The shower opening (or access and egress opening) should be at least _____
finish-width and ___ inches unobstructed in front of the door. - ✔✔22 inches wide
opening, and 24 horizontal inches in front of door
Also, the door should always open outward or OK if it opens both in and out.
✔✔Swale - ✔✔A graded flow path used in open drainage systems.
✔✔Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable (NM) - ✔✔_________ is a factory assembly of two or
more insulated conductors having an outer sheath of moisture resistant flame-retardant,
non-metallic material.
Commonly called Romex.
Should be supported every 4 1/2 feet, and within 1 foot of boxes and terminations.
Should have a nail guard when run closer than 1 1/4 inches from framing members.
✔✔What is the Temperature on the large refrigerant line when AC is in cool mode? -
✔✔Cool. The large (Suction) line should be cool, low pressure, returning to the
condenser outside.
✔✔Underground feeder (UF) - ✔✔Similar to Nonmetallic sheathed cable (NM), but UF
is Designed for wet locations and may be buried.
,✔✔Compressor does what? - ✔✔Compresses cool gas to superheated high pressure
gas to send through the condenser.
✔✔Condenser does what? - ✔✔The condenser takes high pressure heated gas from
the compressor, and runs the gas through coils where the fan helps remove heat from
the gas, and resulting in a warm, high pressure liquid to return to the evaporator.
✔✔When a heat pump is in heating mode, the condenser acts as? - ✔✔Reverse roles.
In heating mode, The condenser acts as An Evaporator Coil. And the evaporator acts
as a condenser.
✔✔What issue would be caused if a dryer exhaust vent terminated to the exterior
directly above the condenser? - ✔✔Poor HVAC operations. Due to the heat/water and
lint expelled from the dryer. Exhaust Must be at least 3 feet from dryer exhaust ducts.
✔✔Crawl space ventilation should be within ___ feet of each corner - ✔✔3'
At least one vent < or = 3 feet from each corner
✔✔Which type of insulation is combustible? - ✔✔Cellulose (recycled newspaper)
✔✔Vermiculite Insulation - ✔✔Looks like pea gravel. Sometimes contains asbestos if
from Libby Montana mine.
✔✔Clothes Dryer vent should be installed at least ___ feet from building opening - ✔✔3
✔✔The minimum size water service pipe shall be _____ inch. - ✔✔3/4 inch
✔✔Minimum size of toilet drain piping? - ✔✔3"
✔✔Minimum drain size for shower? - ✔✔1 1/2 inches (Some standards require 2")
✔✔The Texas Real Estate Commission assesses inspectors a fee to fund the Real
Estate
Inspection Recovery Fund based on the - ✔✔fund balance, which must remain at a
required minimum level.
✔✔The inspector should ____ and ___ their client's interest. - ✔✔Protect/Promote
✔✔There is no need for inspectors to maintain and increase their level of knowledge of
the field - ✔✔False
✔✔An inspector must complete as part of the plumbing inspection. - ✔✔Observe the
functional drainage at accessible plumbing fixtures.
,✔✔According to the Standards of Practice, oven thermostats tested at 350 degrees F
should be
accurate within what range? - ✔✔+/- 25 degrees F.
✔✔When inspecting cooling equipment, the inspector shall report all of the
following: - ✔✔1. Type of system.
2. Inadequate access to the unit.
3. Dirty evaporator coil, where accessible.
✔✔The job of the inspector is to: - ✔✔Disclose the condition of the property
✔✔The inspector should provide client with enough information: - ✔✔To assist in
determining whether to buy or not to buy
✔✔Good report writing will lower your risk, liability and exposure: - ✔✔True
✔✔All verbal comments at the inspection pertaining to deficiencies should be
included in the report: - ✔✔True
✔✔The inspector is required to have an Inspection agreement per the TREC SoP: -
✔✔False
✔✔The inspector is responsible to provide to the client any code violations: - ✔✔False
✔✔It is important that the inspector makes an observation and report to the client
his/her opinion: - ✔✔False
✔✔Any problems that in the inspector's opinion would be a health/safety issue or
major cost to the client, should be reported to the client: - ✔✔True
✔✔D.E.D. stands for: - ✔✔Detect, Evaluate, Direct
✔✔The inspector can use the Texas Standard report or others that are similar: -
✔✔False.
✔✔How does the inspector complete the form if an item required for inspection by the
Standards of Practice, such as a food waste disposer, is not present in the
property: - ✔✔Mark the NP box
✔✔The report can be changed to include circles of brackets instead of check boxes: -
✔✔False
✔✔If an item is inspected and no repairs are necessary and no comments are needed,
, how should the inspector fill it out: - ✔✔Mark the I (inspected) box for that item
✔✔The inspector may provide a different report as an attachment to the Standard
Texas Report: - ✔✔True
✔✔In a pre-printed version of the Texas Standard Report, the inspector can include a
list of items in the Comment space: - ✔✔True
✔✔An inspector may modify or delete the sections on the form, such as the language
under II.B: - ✔✔False
✔✔An inspector can pre-print the Report, with ruled lines for comments: - ✔✔True
✔✔The inspector is not required to use the TREC form for: - ✔✔1. Quality control
construction inspections
2. Inspections of remodeling
3. Re-inspections
✔✔The inspector is required to operate the TPR if one is present and will cause
damage: - ✔✔False. Not required if it may cause damage to person or property.
✔✔The inspector must report on optional systems noted in the Standard of Practice if
they are present: - ✔✔False
✔✔The inspector is required to report unit power issues: - ✔✔1. When power is not
present
2. Polarity is incorrect
3. The unit is not grounded
✔✔The inspector shall report the type of branch circuit wiring - ✔✔True
✔✔An inspector shall exclude from the inspection any part, component or system
which the inspector is not competent or qualified to inspect: - ✔✔True
✔✔An inspector must include in the report all components or systems that are found
in a home: - ✔✔False
✔✔The inspector is not required to report: Anything that is not accessible - ✔✔True
✔✔The inspector is not required to enter a crawl space where Headroom is less than: -
✔✔18 inches
✔✔The inspector is not required to enter a crawl space if the width of the
