NEW YORK HOME INSPECTOR LICENSE
EXAM –200 Practice Questions Complete
Study Guide for NY State Licensing Exam|
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About the Exam
The New York Home Inspector License Exam is administered by the New York
Department of State (NYSDOS) Division of Licensing Services . The exam assesses
competency across the approved 140-hour pre-licensing curriculum established by 19
NYCRR Part 197 .
Exam Topics :
Module Topics Hours
1 Structural Systems, Exterior Components, Roof Systems 25
2 Interior Components, Insulation & Ventilation, Electrical Systems 25
3 Heating & Cooling Systems, Plumbing Systems 25
4 Profession Overview, NYS License Law, Ethics, Report Writing 25
5 Field-Based Training (supervised) 40
Section 1: Licensing Requirements & Professional Practice (Questions 1-15)
1. What is the minimum education requirement to become a licensed home inspector
in New York State?
A) 100 hours of approved coursework
B) 120 hours of approved coursework
C) 140 hours of approved coursework, including 40 hours of unpaid field training
D) 200 hours of approved coursework
,Answer: C
NY Real Property Law §444-E requires a course of study of not less than 140 hours
approved by the secretary, with at least 40 hours in unpaid field-based inspections under
direct supervision of a licensed inspector .
2. Which of the following is an alternative route to meeting the pre-licensing
requirements in New York?
A) Pass the National Home Inspector Examination only
B) Perform not less than 100 home inspections under direct supervision of a licensed
inspector
C) Complete 50 hours of classroom training
D) Obtain a real estate broker license
Answer: B
An applicant may alternatively complete 100 home inspections in the presence of and
under the direct supervision of a licensed home inspector or professional
engineer/architect .
3. How long is a New York home inspector license valid?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Answer: B
Home inspectors in New York are licensed for two years and must renew their license
every two years .
4. What is the minimum liability insurance required for a licensed home inspector in
New York?
A) $50,000 per occurrence / $100,000 aggregate
B) $100,000 per occurrence / $300,000 aggregate
C) $150,000 per occurrence / $500,000 aggregate
D) $250,000 per occurrence / $1,000,000 aggregate
Answer: C
, The Department of State requires home inspectors to maintain a certificate of liability
coverage with a minimum of $150,000 per occurrence and $500,000 aggregate .
5. How many continuing education (CE) hours are required for license renewal in New
York?
A) 12 hours
B) 16 hours
C) 24 hours
D) 40 hours
Answer: C
Licensed home inspectors must complete 24 hours of continuing education within the two-
year license renewal period prior to expiration .
6. What is the initial application fee for a New York home inspector license?
A) $100
B) $150
**C) $250**
D) $500
Answer: C
The initial application fee for a New York home inspector license is $250 .
7. What is the renewal fee for a New York home inspector license?
A) $50
**B) $100**
C) $150
D) $250
Answer: B
The renewal fee for a New York home inspector license is $100 .
8. A real estate agent approaches you to advertise in their office brochure for a fee in
exchange for promoting your firm as a preferred vendor. What should you do?
A) Accept since it is an acceptable method of marketing
B) Accept only if there is nothing which precludes your responsibility to clients
, C) Refuse because such an arrangement may compromise your integrity
D) Refuse since it is a violation of ethical practice
Answer: D
Accepting referral fees or paying for preferred vendor status from agents violates ethical
practice and New York regulations. Inspectors may not pay referral fees to agents or
sellers .
9. According to NY law, how long must a home inspector maintain records of
inspections?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Answer: C
New York regulations require home inspectors to maintain records of inspections for a
minimum of 3 years .
10. Which of the following is a prohibited practice for a New York home inspector?
A) Providing a written report to the client
B) Maintaining client confidentiality
C) Inspecting homes in which the inspector has a financial interest
D) Recommending repairs
Answer: C
Inspectors may not inspect homes in which the inspector may have a financial interest, per
the Home Inspector Professional Licensing Act .
11. A home inspector may NOT perform which of the following?
A) Provide a written report to the client
B) Recommend further evaluation by a specialist
C) Make repairs on a home they inspected for real estate sales purposes
D) Charge a fee for the inspection
Answer: C
EXAM –200 Practice Questions Complete
Study Guide for NY State Licensing Exam|
Instant PDF Download
About the Exam
The New York Home Inspector License Exam is administered by the New York
Department of State (NYSDOS) Division of Licensing Services . The exam assesses
competency across the approved 140-hour pre-licensing curriculum established by 19
NYCRR Part 197 .
Exam Topics :
Module Topics Hours
1 Structural Systems, Exterior Components, Roof Systems 25
2 Interior Components, Insulation & Ventilation, Electrical Systems 25
3 Heating & Cooling Systems, Plumbing Systems 25
4 Profession Overview, NYS License Law, Ethics, Report Writing 25
5 Field-Based Training (supervised) 40
Section 1: Licensing Requirements & Professional Practice (Questions 1-15)
1. What is the minimum education requirement to become a licensed home inspector
in New York State?
A) 100 hours of approved coursework
B) 120 hours of approved coursework
C) 140 hours of approved coursework, including 40 hours of unpaid field training
D) 200 hours of approved coursework
,Answer: C
NY Real Property Law §444-E requires a course of study of not less than 140 hours
approved by the secretary, with at least 40 hours in unpaid field-based inspections under
direct supervision of a licensed inspector .
2. Which of the following is an alternative route to meeting the pre-licensing
requirements in New York?
A) Pass the National Home Inspector Examination only
B) Perform not less than 100 home inspections under direct supervision of a licensed
inspector
C) Complete 50 hours of classroom training
D) Obtain a real estate broker license
Answer: B
An applicant may alternatively complete 100 home inspections in the presence of and
under the direct supervision of a licensed home inspector or professional
engineer/architect .
3. How long is a New York home inspector license valid?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Answer: B
Home inspectors in New York are licensed for two years and must renew their license
every two years .
4. What is the minimum liability insurance required for a licensed home inspector in
New York?
A) $50,000 per occurrence / $100,000 aggregate
B) $100,000 per occurrence / $300,000 aggregate
C) $150,000 per occurrence / $500,000 aggregate
D) $250,000 per occurrence / $1,000,000 aggregate
Answer: C
, The Department of State requires home inspectors to maintain a certificate of liability
coverage with a minimum of $150,000 per occurrence and $500,000 aggregate .
5. How many continuing education (CE) hours are required for license renewal in New
York?
A) 12 hours
B) 16 hours
C) 24 hours
D) 40 hours
Answer: C
Licensed home inspectors must complete 24 hours of continuing education within the two-
year license renewal period prior to expiration .
6. What is the initial application fee for a New York home inspector license?
A) $100
B) $150
**C) $250**
D) $500
Answer: C
The initial application fee for a New York home inspector license is $250 .
7. What is the renewal fee for a New York home inspector license?
A) $50
**B) $100**
C) $150
D) $250
Answer: B
The renewal fee for a New York home inspector license is $100 .
8. A real estate agent approaches you to advertise in their office brochure for a fee in
exchange for promoting your firm as a preferred vendor. What should you do?
A) Accept since it is an acceptable method of marketing
B) Accept only if there is nothing which precludes your responsibility to clients
, C) Refuse because such an arrangement may compromise your integrity
D) Refuse since it is a violation of ethical practice
Answer: D
Accepting referral fees or paying for preferred vendor status from agents violates ethical
practice and New York regulations. Inspectors may not pay referral fees to agents or
sellers .
9. According to NY law, how long must a home inspector maintain records of
inspections?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Answer: C
New York regulations require home inspectors to maintain records of inspections for a
minimum of 3 years .
10. Which of the following is a prohibited practice for a New York home inspector?
A) Providing a written report to the client
B) Maintaining client confidentiality
C) Inspecting homes in which the inspector has a financial interest
D) Recommending repairs
Answer: C
Inspectors may not inspect homes in which the inspector may have a financial interest, per
the Home Inspector Professional Licensing Act .
11. A home inspector may NOT perform which of the following?
A) Provide a written report to the client
B) Recommend further evaluation by a specialist
C) Make repairs on a home they inspected for real estate sales purposes
D) Charge a fee for the inspection
Answer: C
