NHIE Practice Test's Questions And Answers Well Illustrated.

NHIE Practice Test's Questions And Answers Well Illustrated. What describes partial vapor pressure? A. Water Vapor has a tendency to disperse itself equally in the available air B. Water vapor causes new homes to require house wrap C. Water vapor is a common with forced induction natural gas furnaces D. Water vapor ia an indication of sick house syndrome. - correct answer. A. Water vapor has a tendency to disperse itself equally in the available air. To measure carbon monoxide, you should use a(n): A. OC detector B. OC2 detector C. CO2 detector D. CO detector - correct answer. D. CO detector The joints on the exterior of the brick chimney should be: A. Concaved B. Raked C. Open D. Closed - correct answer. A. Concaved. To avoid scalding injuries, heating elements should be set to: A. 100F B. 110F C. 120F D. 130F - correct answer. C. 120°F. The following plumbing fixture valves should all be operated EXCEPT: A. Shut-off vales B. Hose bibbs C. Sink faucets D. Showers and tubs - correct answer. A. Shut-off valves. The proper slope on a drain line is: A. 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch per foot B. Less than 1/4 inch per foot C. 1 inch per foot D. No slope - correct answer. A. 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch per foot. What type of foundation has a large amount of reinforced steel and is known as a floating foundation? A. Pier-and-grade beam foundation system B. "Inverted T" spread footing foundation C. "Battered" foundation footing system D. Mat foundation slab - correct answer. D. Mat foundation slab Which of the following is a safety mandate in a remodeled home where a hydro-massage bathtub has been added? A. The faucets must be at the drain end B. The tub area must have a venting fan C. There must be a vacuum breaker D. There must be a ground fault circuit interrupter - correct answer. D. There must be a ground fault circuit interrupter. Looking into an open electric service panel you see a wire with evidence of burning. What should you do? A. You are not responsible for removing electric service panel so this situation will never occur B. Check the wire to see if it is hot and then tighten any loose connections C. Disconnect the wire, cut the burned area off, and strip and reconnect the wire D. Report on the condition, and inform the homeowner that an electrician should review - correct answer. D. Report on the condition, and inform the homeowner that an electrician should review. Which of the following is the correct termination where the sloped roof terminates with an EIFS wall? A. Use polyurethane caulking between the gutter and the wall B. Use silicone caulking between the gutter and the wall C. Use kick-out flashing into the gutter D. Use only step flashing that is overlapped three inches - correct answer. C. Use kick-out flashing into the gutter. Two roof trusses passing above an interior hallway have been cut to install a pull-down attic ladder. There is no cracking or indication of distress in the walls or ceilings. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate action? A. This is not a concern since this is no indication of distress B. This is beyond the scope of an inspection and does not need to be reported C. The inspector can evaluate the remaining pieces or the trusses as if they were site-built D. The inspector should recommend this situation be referred to a structural engineer - correct answer. D. The inspector should recommend this situation be referred to a structural engineer. The MOST common cause of chimney flue liner deterioration is: A. Rust B. Condensation C. Bad cement D. High wind - correct answer. B. Condensation. In a forced air furnace, the burners are used to generate heat in the: A. Heat exchanger B. Draft diverter C. Flue D. Plenum - correct answer. A. Heat exchanger Ivy has grown across the entire exterior brick wall surfaces of a one-family house. The home inspector should report that the ivy: A. Will increase the resale value B. Will keep the home cooler in the summer C. Could cause damage to the surface and recommend removal D. Needs additional maintenance and support to remain on the wall surfaces - correct answer. C. Could cause damage to the surface and recommend removal. While inspecting the furnace you detect very high levels of carbon monoxide at the supply air registers. You should: A. Advise that everyone run out of the house for safety B. Immediately shut off the main gas valve to disable the unit