FULL NHIE EXAM PRACTICE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.

Where you have found evidence of footing settlement, how can you predict whether there will be further settlement? (a) You can count the number of planes of movement. (b) You can determine the type of foundation material. (c) You cannot predict settlement from a single inspection. (d) You can determine the depth of the footing. You cannot predict settlement from a single inspection 2. You typically identify a Freon leak (a) As an oil stain (b) As refrigerant coming out of the Freon line in the form of a cold mist. (c) By the strong odor. (d) By looking for evidence of ice along the refrigerant lines As an oil stain 3. Typical wood frame wall assemblies include all of the following components EXCEPT. (a) Studs (b) Bridging (c) Sheathing (d) Siding Bridging 4. All of the following are common approaches to improving chimney draft EXCEPT (a) Adding a draft inducer fan. (b) Adding a rain cap. (c) Extending the chimney upward. (d) Resloping the cap. Resloping the cap 5. All of the following statements are true of shrinkage cracks EXCEPT that (a) Shrinkage cracks do not typically go into the footings. (b) Shrinkage cracks do not necessarily have corresponding cracks elsewhere in the building. (c) Vertical shear is associated with shrinkage cracks. (d) Shrinkage cracks are common with poured concrete foundation walls. Vertical shear is associated with shrinkage cracks 6. Which of the following is NOT typically a component of a private water supply system? (a) Foot valve (b) Pump (c) Pressure regulator (d) Pressure tank Pressure regulator 7. Split-system, air-cooled, central air-conditioning systems have how many fans? (a) None (b) One (c) Two (d) Four Two 8. Insulated metal exterior doors with storm doors should be avoided because they may (a) Increase heat loss. (b) Increase air leakage. (c) Overheat. (d) Have poor architectural appeal. Overheat 9. You plug your circuit tester into an outlet that has a washing machine plugged into it. Your tester shows that the outlet is properly wired and grounded. How could you improve this inspection process? (a) Use a voltage tester (b) Use a circuit tester with a GFI test button (c) Unplug the washing machine (d) Turn the washing machine on before doing your test. Unplug the washing machine 10. Given a foundation wall that is cracked due to horizontal force (a) You will not be able to determine whether the wall has also moved inward. (b) If the wall has moved inward, the cracks would typically be wider on the inside face. (c) If the wall has moved inward, cracks will typically be wider on the outside face. (d) You should not be concerned unless the crack is at least ¼ in width. If the wall has moved inward, the cracks would typically be wider on the inside face 11. On most steep roofs, exposed fasteners are (a) Used for anchorage against wind. (b) A sign of poor installation. (c) A sign of good installation. (d) Used to prevent ice dams. A sign of poor installation 12. All of the following are slab-on-grade-construction techniques EXCEPT (a) Monolithic slab. (b) Floating slab. (c) Inverted slab. (d) Reinforced slab. Inverted slab 13. Masonry chimneys should have a clearance from combustible framing members of (a) 1 inch. (b) 2 inches. (c) 4 inches. (d) 12 inches. 2 inches 14. Efflorescence (a) Is associated with water moving through masonry walls. (b) Can only appear on the cold side of a wall. (c) Only occurs in freezing climates. (d) Is an organic growth. Is associated with water moving through masonry walls 15. On a conventional split-system air-conditioning system, the high-pressure side is the portion of the refrigerant line from the (a) Compressor to the expansion device. (b) Metering device to the evaporator coil. (c) Expansion device to the compressor. (d) Evaporator to the compressor. Compressor to the expansion device. 16. The presence of step flashing on an asphalt shingle roof can typically be verified by (a) Looking at the counter flashing. (b) Knowing the age of the shingles on the roof. (c) Knowing the number of layers of shingles on the roof. (d) Lifting the shingles adjacent to the chimney or wall Lifting the shingles adjacent to the chimney or wall 17. Why are you more likely to see a house with a full basement in cold northern climates than in warm southern climates? (a) People in cold climates have snow removal equipment to store. (b) Having to excavate below the frost line for the footings makes a basement cost effective. (c) Homes with basements need heat. In southern climates, it is a waste of energy to heat the basement. (d) There is a lot of bedrock in the southern climates " blasting would be required to make a basement. Having to excavate below the frost line for the footings makes a basement cost effective. 18. All of the following are advantages to having clients attend inspections EXCEPT  (a) An opportunity for better communication. (b) You can charge a premium for allowing clients to attend. (c) That showing is better than telling. (d) You have the opportunity to adjust expectations. You can charge a premium for allowing clients to attend 19. The flame of the left burner in a two-burner conventional efficiency furnace touches the heat exchanger only when the blower is running. What is likely to be the problem? (a) The heat exchanger is cracked on the left side. (b) The heat exchanger is cracked on the right side. (c) The left burner is dirty. (d) The left burner is misaligned. The heat exchanger is cracked on the left side 20. What would you do if you saw that a roof truss had been cut? (a) Advise client to sister a 2 x 4 piece over the cut. The sistered piece should extend at least three feet on either side of the cut. (b) Advise client that cuts in trusses are not a problem. (c) Look for other signs of distress and, if none, do nothing. (d) Advise further evaluation by a specialist. Advise further evaluation by a specialist 21. CPVC water pipe may not be used for hot and cold supply lines (a) In single-family residences. (b) In multifamily residences. (c) Inside a building. (d) Below grade. In multifamily residences 22. Garage door problems include all of the following EXCEPT (a) A seven-inch step down into garage. (b) Poor weatherstripping. (c) That it has no self-closer. (d) If it opens into a bedroom. A seven-inch step down into garage 23. Which of the following statements is TRUE? (a) Uniform settlement is most often the result of building on undisturbed soils. (b) Expansive soils expand as they dry. (c) Lowering the basement floor to the top of the footing can cause settlement where there was no settlement initially. (d) Uniform settlement may stress utility pipes. Uniform settlement may stress utility pipes. 24. Foundation irrigation is (a) A method of stabilizing expansive clay soils. (b) A method of strengthening the foundation concrete-the concrete is kept damp for a couple of days. (c) A foundation-drainage technique. (d) Used to prevent basement leakage. A method of stabilizing expansive clay soils 25. A horizontal fracture in the foundation (a) Is a shrinkage crack. (b) Is not as serious as a vertical crack. (c) Reduces the foundation's ability to resist soil pressure. (d) Cannot be caused by adfreezing. Reduces the foundation's ability to resist soil pressure 26. Water hammer can be solved or greatly reduced by (a) Installing modern quick-closing faucets (b) Using 12-inch vertical extensions at ends of lines. (c) Avoiding long, vertical rises in the pipe. (d) Avoiding long, horizontal runs of pipe. Using 12-inch vertical extensions at ends of lines 27. Piers may move because the (a) Footings are oversized. (b) Piers are not adequately loaded. (c) Soil below is disturbed. (d) Beams are undersized. Soil below is disturbed 28. Attic insulation may be wet as a result of any of the following EXCEPT (a) Insulation that is too close to chimneys. (b) A roof leak. (c) Condensation. (d) An exhaust fan discharging directly into the insulation. Insulation that is too close to chimneys. 29. These products are all asphalt based EXCEPT for (a) Roofing cement. (b) Asphalt cement. (c) Plastic cement. (d) Caulking. Caulking 30. All of the following are true with EIFS EXCEPT that (a) It is typically applied directly to a polystyrene insulation board. (b) It is typically a two-coat process. (c) A fiber glass mesh replaces wire lath. (d) The finish coat is thicker than with traditional stucco. The finish coat is thicker than with traditional stucco 31. The introductory discussion should (a) Help to adjust the expectations of the client. (b) Establish your credibility with the use of a number or technical terms (c) Include instructions for your clients to avoid questions since this will pull you from your routine. (d) Include questions about the clients preferred order for inspecting the components of the home. Help to adjust the expectations of the client 32. Which of the following statements is FALSE with respect to electric water heaters? (a) Most water heaters have two elements. (b) The upper element usually comes on first (c) The upper element has priority (d) It can be difficult to tell if one of the two elements is burned out The upper element usually comes on first 33. If you drilled a hole through a properly laid asphalt-shingle roof, how many shingles would you go through? (a) One (b) Two (c) Three (d) Four Two 34. Which phrase does NOT describe a home inspection? (a) Field review of performance (b) Evaluation of physical condition (c) Visual inspection of readily accessible, installed component (d) Appraisal inspection Appraisal inspection