National Home Inspector Examination Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct
Graded A+ 2026/27
There is no gravel behind the wall. - A poured concrete retaining wall with weep holes is
rotating. What is the most likely reason for the rotation?
The gutters are blocked. - A poured concrete basement wall has a 1/4" wide crack where
the wall is bowing slightly. Brown stains are below the crack. What is the most likely reason for
this condition?
The soil has settled at the foundation. - A concrete block basement wall has significant
efflorescence. What is the most likely reason for this condition?
The soil under the walkway was not compacted. - A concrete driveway is 1/2" higher than
the adjacent concrete walkway. What is the most likely reason for this condition?
A 1/2" diameter hot-dipped galvanized steel machine bolt. - Which is the most acceptable
fastener for connecting a deck ledger to a band board?
At support by different structural components. - A movement joint should be installed in
brick veneer:
Stucco - Adhered masonry veneer is installed in the same manner as:
, Modified Bitumen - Which roof covering is most appropriate for a roof with a slope of 1
1/2:12 above a single family house? Assume standar installation of any required underlayment.
Copper nails - What is the most appropriate fastener material for a slate shingle roof
covering?
A parapet wall. - A scupper would most likely be located in:
Kick out flashing was not installed. - A sidewall extends past a roof. Hardboard siding is
water damaged a few inches beyond where the roof and sidewall meet. The roof covering is
asphalt strip shingles. What is the most likely cause of this condition?
Truss uplift. - A 1/2" wide gap exist between the drywall wall and ceiling. The seller
reports that this gap opens in the winter and closes in the summer. What is the most likely cause
of this condition?
The upper part of an attic. - A collar tie would most likely be found in:
The soil is unstable under the footing. - A concrete basement wall has a crack that varies
in width between 3/8 inch at the floor to 1/8 inch 2 feet down from the wall top. What is the most
likely cause of this condition?
0 inches. - A notch in a 12' long 2x10 floor joist is located 5 feet from the joist end. What
is the MAXIMUM allowed notch depth?
Graded A+ 2026/27
There is no gravel behind the wall. - A poured concrete retaining wall with weep holes is
rotating. What is the most likely reason for the rotation?
The gutters are blocked. - A poured concrete basement wall has a 1/4" wide crack where
the wall is bowing slightly. Brown stains are below the crack. What is the most likely reason for
this condition?
The soil has settled at the foundation. - A concrete block basement wall has significant
efflorescence. What is the most likely reason for this condition?
The soil under the walkway was not compacted. - A concrete driveway is 1/2" higher than
the adjacent concrete walkway. What is the most likely reason for this condition?
A 1/2" diameter hot-dipped galvanized steel machine bolt. - Which is the most acceptable
fastener for connecting a deck ledger to a band board?
At support by different structural components. - A movement joint should be installed in
brick veneer:
Stucco - Adhered masonry veneer is installed in the same manner as:
, Modified Bitumen - Which roof covering is most appropriate for a roof with a slope of 1
1/2:12 above a single family house? Assume standar installation of any required underlayment.
Copper nails - What is the most appropriate fastener material for a slate shingle roof
covering?
A parapet wall. - A scupper would most likely be located in:
Kick out flashing was not installed. - A sidewall extends past a roof. Hardboard siding is
water damaged a few inches beyond where the roof and sidewall meet. The roof covering is
asphalt strip shingles. What is the most likely cause of this condition?
Truss uplift. - A 1/2" wide gap exist between the drywall wall and ceiling. The seller
reports that this gap opens in the winter and closes in the summer. What is the most likely cause
of this condition?
The upper part of an attic. - A collar tie would most likely be found in:
The soil is unstable under the footing. - A concrete basement wall has a crack that varies
in width between 3/8 inch at the floor to 1/8 inch 2 feet down from the wall top. What is the most
likely cause of this condition?
0 inches. - A notch in a 12' long 2x10 floor joist is located 5 feet from the joist end. What
is the MAXIMUM allowed notch depth?
