NHIE Practice Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
Refer to the photograph to answer this question
Answer: D. A contractor should What should an inspector recommend to the client reevaluate the
downspout
garding the conditions shown in relation to the downand recommend repairs spout/rain leader?
Q2
B. the flame will be too high unless a smaller ori-fice is installed
Low pressure boiler pipes do NOT carry steam pres-sure above
15 psi
12 psi
9 psi
6 psi
Answer: 15 psi
Q3
interior side of the foundation
Answer: passing laterally through
Q4
the roof drains should connect directly to the founthe slope
dation and have cleanouts
all foundation drain systems must be in perforated plastic piping extending to daylight
the foundation drain systems collect water passing laterally through the slope
A subpanel in an older house that is wired with
non-metallic sheathed cable (NM) has one circuit with
ground wire. The ground wire
should be connected to a separate grounded buss bar
should be connected to a separate ground rod
may bonded using the panel cover screws
maybe connected to the neutral buss bar
Answer: should be connected to a separate grounded buss bar
, Q5
What is the MINIMUM electrical service drop clear-ance from a residential driveway?
12 feet
13 feet
15 feet
18 feet
er has deteriorated mortar joints at the bottom
C. a dirty filter
Answer: 12 feet
Q6
Which of the following is a common maintenance task
C. clean the condenser coil
for a residential refrigeration system?
clean the heat exchanger
replace refrigerant
clean the condenser coil
replace the thermostat
The device used to detect the electrical current to the electric heater coil is called
anemometer
an ohm meter
a volt meter
an ammeter
The inspector is required to operate all of the follow-ing EXCEPT
shutoff valves
manual garage door
a representative number of windows
folding attic stairs
D. an ammeter
Answer: shutott valves
Q7
Most modern kitchen ranges are required to have
front edge controls
a warming drawer
an anti-tip device
a tipping alarm
Answer: backsiphonage
Q1
Refer to the photograph to answer this question
Answer: D. A contractor should What should an inspector recommend to the client reevaluate the
downspout
garding the conditions shown in relation to the downand recommend repairs spout/rain leader?
Q2
B. the flame will be too high unless a smaller ori-fice is installed
Low pressure boiler pipes do NOT carry steam pres-sure above
15 psi
12 psi
9 psi
6 psi
Answer: 15 psi
Q3
interior side of the foundation
Answer: passing laterally through
Q4
the roof drains should connect directly to the founthe slope
dation and have cleanouts
all foundation drain systems must be in perforated plastic piping extending to daylight
the foundation drain systems collect water passing laterally through the slope
A subpanel in an older house that is wired with
non-metallic sheathed cable (NM) has one circuit with
ground wire. The ground wire
should be connected to a separate grounded buss bar
should be connected to a separate ground rod
may bonded using the panel cover screws
maybe connected to the neutral buss bar
Answer: should be connected to a separate grounded buss bar
, Q5
What is the MINIMUM electrical service drop clear-ance from a residential driveway?
12 feet
13 feet
15 feet
18 feet
er has deteriorated mortar joints at the bottom
C. a dirty filter
Answer: 12 feet
Q6
Which of the following is a common maintenance task
C. clean the condenser coil
for a residential refrigeration system?
clean the heat exchanger
replace refrigerant
clean the condenser coil
replace the thermostat
The device used to detect the electrical current to the electric heater coil is called
anemometer
an ohm meter
a volt meter
an ammeter
The inspector is required to operate all of the follow-ing EXCEPT
shutoff valves
manual garage door
a representative number of windows
folding attic stairs
D. an ammeter
Answer: shutott valves
Q7
Most modern kitchen ranges are required to have
front edge controls
a warming drawer
an anti-tip device
a tipping alarm
Answer: backsiphonage
