NATIONAL HOME INSPECTOR ACTUAL EXAM
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
◉ 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:
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
◉ 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:
