Home Inspector National Exam Prep
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
It is important to maintain a positive grade away from the structure of at LEAST
_______ inch drop per foot for six feet. A. 1/4 B. 1/2 C. 3/4 D. 1 - CORRECT
ANSWER-1
Which of the following BEST describes the report statement shown below? "The
roof is in good condition for its age." A. Conclusion B. Recommendation C.
Description D. Disclaimer - CORRECT ANSWER-Conclusion
Which of the following conditions would be LEAST critical to your client's safety?
A. A pin hole in the heat exchanger B. No handrails on an interior stairway C. Lack
of a pressure and temperature relief valve on the water heater D. A non-reversing
garage door opener - CORRECT ANSWER-A pin hole in the heat exchanger
The normal MINIMUM run for a residential stair tread is: A. 7 in. B. 8 in. C. 9 in.
D. 11 in. - CORRECT ANSWER-9 inches
Standard three light electrical testers are NOT always reliable because: A. Some
receptacles only have two prongs B. Three light testers sometimes have broken
bulbs C. Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring problems D. Different
,test device manufactures have different light patterns - CORRECT ANSWER-
Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring problems
Bulging plaster is observed high up on several bedroom walls. The primary
concern is the bulging plaster is a(n): A. installation defect B. indication the home
was very cold for a period of time C. indication the air handler leaked D. potential
safety issue - CORRECT ANSWER-Potential safety issue
EIFS is a siding material that: A. Is used in commercial buildings only. B. Looks
like stucco but lacks a wire mesh. C. Can be installed on top of a modified bitumen
membrane. D. Can be installed on top of a masonry surface. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Looks like stucco but lacks a wire mesh
While inspecting a home, you observe a large ceiling fan with built-in lamps. This
installation requires a(an): A. Strong ceiling. B. Pancake junction box. C. Approved
brace or box. D. Larger junction box. - CORRECT ANSWER-Approved brace or
box
What are the types of heat that must be taken into account when calculating the
cooling loads for an HVAC system?
a. Sensible and radiant heat
b. Radiant and conductive heat
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, c. Conductive and latent heat
d. Sensible and latent heat - CORRECT ANSWER-Sensible and latent heat
Which of the following would be most likely to have the highest R-value?
a. 6" fiberglass batt insulation
b. 12" cast-in-place concrete wall
c. 2" extruded polystyrene panel
d. Triple insulated glazing system with ½" air spaces - CORRECT ANSWER-6"
fiberglass batt insulation
An inspector can often determine the approximate age of a home by its method of
construction. Which of the following choices shows the methods of construction
in order from first developed to most recently developed?
a. Post and beam construction, balloon framing, platform framing, ICF
construction
b. Balloon framing, post and beam construction, ICF construction, platform
framing
c. ICF construction, balloon framing, post and beam construction, platform
framing
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
It is important to maintain a positive grade away from the structure of at LEAST
_______ inch drop per foot for six feet. A. 1/4 B. 1/2 C. 3/4 D. 1 - CORRECT
ANSWER-1
Which of the following BEST describes the report statement shown below? "The
roof is in good condition for its age." A. Conclusion B. Recommendation C.
Description D. Disclaimer - CORRECT ANSWER-Conclusion
Which of the following conditions would be LEAST critical to your client's safety?
A. A pin hole in the heat exchanger B. No handrails on an interior stairway C. Lack
of a pressure and temperature relief valve on the water heater D. A non-reversing
garage door opener - CORRECT ANSWER-A pin hole in the heat exchanger
The normal MINIMUM run for a residential stair tread is: A. 7 in. B. 8 in. C. 9 in.
D. 11 in. - CORRECT ANSWER-9 inches
Standard three light electrical testers are NOT always reliable because: A. Some
receptacles only have two prongs B. Three light testers sometimes have broken
bulbs C. Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring problems D. Different
,test device manufactures have different light patterns - CORRECT ANSWER-
Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring problems
Bulging plaster is observed high up on several bedroom walls. The primary
concern is the bulging plaster is a(n): A. installation defect B. indication the home
was very cold for a period of time C. indication the air handler leaked D. potential
safety issue - CORRECT ANSWER-Potential safety issue
EIFS is a siding material that: A. Is used in commercial buildings only. B. Looks
like stucco but lacks a wire mesh. C. Can be installed on top of a modified bitumen
membrane. D. Can be installed on top of a masonry surface. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Looks like stucco but lacks a wire mesh
While inspecting a home, you observe a large ceiling fan with built-in lamps. This
installation requires a(an): A. Strong ceiling. B. Pancake junction box. C. Approved
brace or box. D. Larger junction box. - CORRECT ANSWER-Approved brace or
box
What are the types of heat that must be taken into account when calculating the
cooling loads for an HVAC system?
a. Sensible and radiant heat
b. Radiant and conductive heat
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, c. Conductive and latent heat
d. Sensible and latent heat - CORRECT ANSWER-Sensible and latent heat
Which of the following would be most likely to have the highest R-value?
a. 6" fiberglass batt insulation
b. 12" cast-in-place concrete wall
c. 2" extruded polystyrene panel
d. Triple insulated glazing system with ½" air spaces - CORRECT ANSWER-6"
fiberglass batt insulation
An inspector can often determine the approximate age of a home by its method of
construction. Which of the following choices shows the methods of construction
in order from first developed to most recently developed?
a. Post and beam construction, balloon framing, platform framing, ICF
construction
b. Balloon framing, post and beam construction, ICF construction, platform
framing
c. ICF construction, balloon framing, post and beam construction, platform
framing
