INDIANA HOME INSPECTOR LICENSE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
,Core Domains*
Site Conditions and Grading*
Building Exterior Components*
Roof Components and Systems*
Structural Components*
Electrical Systems*
Ventilation and HVAC Systems*
Plumbing and Fuel Distribution Systems*
Interior Components and Finishes*
, Analysis of Findings and Reporting*
Professional Responsibilities and Ethics*
Introduction*
This assessment evaluates candidate competency for the Indiana Home Inspector License Exam. The exam
measures essential skills and knowledge required to perform professional residential property inspections in
accordance with Indiana Administrative Code and nationally accepted standards. Questions are presented in
multiple-choice and scenario-based formats that emphasize real-world application, critical decision-making,
and identification of safety hazards, system deficiencies, and compliance issues. Success requires mastery of
technical inspection procedures, report writing capabilities, and professional ethical obligations. The
assessment mirrors the structure and difficulty of the actual National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE)
required for Indiana licensure.*
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
Question 1
During a site inspection, you observe the ground sloping toward the foundation at a rate of 1/8 inch per foot.
What is the MINIMUM acceptable grade slope away from the structure?
A. 1/8 inch per foot
B. 1/4 inch per foot
C. 1/2 inch per foot
D. 1 inch per foot
, 🟢 Correct answer: D
🔴 RATIONALE: The National Home Inspector Examination standards specify maintaining a positive grade
away from the structure of at least 1 inch drop per foot for six feet to prevent water infiltration and foundation
damage.
Question 2
Which condition would be LEAST critical to your client's safety during a home inspection?
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
🔴 RATIONALE: While a pin hole in the heat exchanger is concerning, it is less immediately critical than
missing handrails (fall hazard), missing T&P valve (explosion/overflow risk), or non-reversing garage opener
(crush hazard).
Question 3
The normal MINIMUM run for a residential stair tread is:
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
,Core Domains*
Site Conditions and Grading*
Building Exterior Components*
Roof Components and Systems*
Structural Components*
Electrical Systems*
Ventilation and HVAC Systems*
Plumbing and Fuel Distribution Systems*
Interior Components and Finishes*
, Analysis of Findings and Reporting*
Professional Responsibilities and Ethics*
Introduction*
This assessment evaluates candidate competency for the Indiana Home Inspector License Exam. The exam
measures essential skills and knowledge required to perform professional residential property inspections in
accordance with Indiana Administrative Code and nationally accepted standards. Questions are presented in
multiple-choice and scenario-based formats that emphasize real-world application, critical decision-making,
and identification of safety hazards, system deficiencies, and compliance issues. Success requires mastery of
technical inspection procedures, report writing capabilities, and professional ethical obligations. The
assessment mirrors the structure and difficulty of the actual National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE)
required for Indiana licensure.*
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
Question 1
During a site inspection, you observe the ground sloping toward the foundation at a rate of 1/8 inch per foot.
What is the MINIMUM acceptable grade slope away from the structure?
A. 1/8 inch per foot
B. 1/4 inch per foot
C. 1/2 inch per foot
D. 1 inch per foot
, 🟢 Correct answer: D
🔴 RATIONALE: The National Home Inspector Examination standards specify maintaining a positive grade
away from the structure of at least 1 inch drop per foot for six feet to prevent water infiltration and foundation
damage.
Question 2
Which condition would be LEAST critical to your client's safety during a home inspection?
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
🔴 RATIONALE: While a pin hole in the heat exchanger is concerning, it is less immediately critical than
missing handrails (fall hazard), missing T&P valve (explosion/overflow risk), or non-reversing garage opener
(crush hazard).
Question 3
The normal MINIMUM run for a residential stair tread is:
