NHIE EXAM PRACTICE VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS |NEW AND UPDATED
1. Where you have found evidence of footing settlement, how can
you predict whether there will be further settlement?
A. You can count the number of planes of movement.
B. You can determine the type of foundation material.
C. You cannot predict settlement from a single inspection.
D. You can determine the depth of the footing.
Answer: C. You cannot predict settlement from a single
inspection
2. You typically identify a Freon leak:
A. As an oil stain
B. As refrigerant coming out of the Freon line in the form of a cold
mist
C. By the strong odor
D. By looking for evidence of ice along the refrigerant lines
Answer: A. As an oil stain
3. Typical wood frame wall assemblies include all of the following
components EXCEPT:
A. Studs
B. Bridging
C. Sheathing
D. Siding
Answer: B. Bridging
,4. All of the following are common approaches to improving chimney
draft EXCEPT:
A. Adding a draft inducer fan
B. Adding a rain cap
C. Extending the chimney upward
D. Resloping the cap
Answer: D. Resloping the cap
5. All of the following statements are true of shrinkage cracks EXCEPT
that:
A. Shrinkage cracks do not typically go into the footings.
B. Shrinkage cracks do not necessarily have corresponding cracks
elsewhere in the building.
C. Vertical shear is associated with shrinkage cracks.
D. Shrinkage cracks are common with poured concrete foundation
walls.
Answer: C. Vertical shear is associated with shrinkage cracks
6. Which of the following is NOT typically a component of a private
water supply system?
A. Foot valve
B. Pump
C. Pressure regulator
D. Pressure tank
Answer: C. Pressure regulator
7. Split-system, air-cooled, central air-conditioning systems have how
many fans?
A. None
B. One
, C. Two
D. Four
Answer: C. Two
8. Insulated metal exterior doors with storm doors should be
avoided because they may:
A. Increase heat loss.
B. Increase air leakage.
C. Overheat.
D. Have poor architectural appeal.
Answer: C. Overheat
9. You plug your circuit tester into an outlet that has a washing
machine plugged into it. Your tester shows that the outlet is
properly wired and grounded. How could you improve this
inspection process?
A. Use a voltage tester
B. Use a circuit tester with a GFI test button
C. Unplug the washing machine
D. Turn the washing machine on before doing your test
Answer: C. Unplug the washing machine
10. Given a foundation wall that is cracked due to horizontal
force:
A. You will not be able to determine whether the wall has also
moved inward.
B. If the wall has moved inward, the cracks would typically be
wider on the inside face.
C. If the wall has moved inward, cracks will typically be wider on
the outside face.
, D. You should not be concerned unless the crack is at least ¼ inch
in width.
Answer: B. If the wall has moved inward, the cracks would
typically be wider on the inside face
11. On most steep roofs, exposed fasteners are:
A. Used for anchorage against wind.
B. A sign of poor installation.
C. A sign of good installation.
D. Used to prevent ice dams.
Answer: B. A sign of poor installation
12. All of the following are slab-on-grade construction
techniques EXCEPT:
A. Monolithic slab.
B. Floating slab.
C. Inverted slab.
D. Reinforced slab.
Answer: C. Inverted slab
13. Masonry chimneys should have a clearance from
combustible framing members of:
A. 1 inch.
B. 2 inches.
C. 4 inches.
D. 12 inches.
Answer: B. 2 inches
14. Efflorescence:
A. Is associated with water moving through masonry walls.
B. Can only appear on the cold side of a wall.
ANSWERS |NEW AND UPDATED
1. Where you have found evidence of footing settlement, how can
you predict whether there will be further settlement?
A. You can count the number of planes of movement.
B. You can determine the type of foundation material.
C. You cannot predict settlement from a single inspection.
D. You can determine the depth of the footing.
Answer: C. You cannot predict settlement from a single
inspection
2. You typically identify a Freon leak:
A. As an oil stain
B. As refrigerant coming out of the Freon line in the form of a cold
mist
C. By the strong odor
D. By looking for evidence of ice along the refrigerant lines
Answer: A. As an oil stain
3. Typical wood frame wall assemblies include all of the following
components EXCEPT:
A. Studs
B. Bridging
C. Sheathing
D. Siding
Answer: B. Bridging
,4. All of the following are common approaches to improving chimney
draft EXCEPT:
A. Adding a draft inducer fan
B. Adding a rain cap
C. Extending the chimney upward
D. Resloping the cap
Answer: D. Resloping the cap
5. All of the following statements are true of shrinkage cracks EXCEPT
that:
A. Shrinkage cracks do not typically go into the footings.
B. Shrinkage cracks do not necessarily have corresponding cracks
elsewhere in the building.
C. Vertical shear is associated with shrinkage cracks.
D. Shrinkage cracks are common with poured concrete foundation
walls.
Answer: C. Vertical shear is associated with shrinkage cracks
6. Which of the following is NOT typically a component of a private
water supply system?
A. Foot valve
B. Pump
C. Pressure regulator
D. Pressure tank
Answer: C. Pressure regulator
7. Split-system, air-cooled, central air-conditioning systems have how
many fans?
A. None
B. One
, C. Two
D. Four
Answer: C. Two
8. Insulated metal exterior doors with storm doors should be
avoided because they may:
A. Increase heat loss.
B. Increase air leakage.
C. Overheat.
D. Have poor architectural appeal.
Answer: C. Overheat
9. You plug your circuit tester into an outlet that has a washing
machine plugged into it. Your tester shows that the outlet is
properly wired and grounded. How could you improve this
inspection process?
A. Use a voltage tester
B. Use a circuit tester with a GFI test button
C. Unplug the washing machine
D. Turn the washing machine on before doing your test
Answer: C. Unplug the washing machine
10. Given a foundation wall that is cracked due to horizontal
force:
A. You will not be able to determine whether the wall has also
moved inward.
B. If the wall has moved inward, the cracks would typically be
wider on the inside face.
C. If the wall has moved inward, cracks will typically be wider on
the outside face.
, D. You should not be concerned unless the crack is at least ¼ inch
in width.
Answer: B. If the wall has moved inward, the cracks would
typically be wider on the inside face
11. On most steep roofs, exposed fasteners are:
A. Used for anchorage against wind.
B. A sign of poor installation.
C. A sign of good installation.
D. Used to prevent ice dams.
Answer: B. A sign of poor installation
12. All of the following are slab-on-grade construction
techniques EXCEPT:
A. Monolithic slab.
B. Floating slab.
C. Inverted slab.
D. Reinforced slab.
Answer: C. Inverted slab
13. Masonry chimneys should have a clearance from
combustible framing members of:
A. 1 inch.
B. 2 inches.
C. 4 inches.
D. 12 inches.
Answer: B. 2 inches
14. Efflorescence:
A. Is associated with water moving through masonry walls.
B. Can only appear on the cold side of a wall.
