PSI NATIONAL HOME INSPECTOR
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
◉ The gutters are blocked. Answer: 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. Answer: 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. Answer: 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. Answer:
Which is the most acceptable fastener for connecting a deck ledger to a
band board?
◉ At support by different structural components. Answer: A movement
joint should be installed in brick veneer:
, ◉ Stucco Answer: Adhered masonry veneer is installed in the same
manner as:
◉ Modified Bitumen Answer: 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 Answer: What is the most appropriate fastener material
for a slate shingle roof covering?
◉ A parapet wall. Answer: A scupper would most likely be located in:
◉ Kick out flashing was not installed. Answer: 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. Answer: 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. Answer: A collar tie would most likely be
found in:
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
◉ The gutters are blocked. Answer: 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. Answer: 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. Answer: 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. Answer:
Which is the most acceptable fastener for connecting a deck ledger to a
band board?
◉ At support by different structural components. Answer: A movement
joint should be installed in brick veneer:
, ◉ Stucco Answer: Adhered masonry veneer is installed in the same
manner as:
◉ Modified Bitumen Answer: 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 Answer: What is the most appropriate fastener material
for a slate shingle roof covering?
◉ A parapet wall. Answer: A scupper would most likely be located in:
◉ Kick out flashing was not installed. Answer: 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. Answer: 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. Answer: A collar tie would most likely be
found in:
