NHIE Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
Which of the following best describes the statement shown
below that appears in a typical home inspection report? "the water heater is in good condition for its
age."
Answer: Conclusion
Q2
Which of the following conditions would be least critical to your client's safety?
Answer: A pin hole inn the heat exchanger
Q3
It is important to maintain a positive grade away from a structure of at least inch drop per foot for the
first six feet
Answer: 1
Q4
The minimum run for a residential stair tread is
Answer: 9 in
Q5
Standard three light electrical testers are not 100% reliable because
Answer: Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring problems
Q6
Bulging plaster is observed high up on several bedroom walls. The
primary concern is the bulging plaster is a(n)
Answer: Potential safety hazard
Q7
When calculating the cooling loads for an HVAC system, what are the types of heat transfer that must
be taken into account?
Answer: Sensible and latent heat
, Q8
Which of the following materials would be most likely to have the highest R-value?
Answer: 6" fiberglass batt insulation
Q9
As home inspector, you can often
determine the approximate age of a home by observing how it was constructed. Which of the
following choices represents the method of construction that is the oldest?
Answer: Post and beam construction
Q10
Which of the following locations is often prone to a deficiency when
inspecting Exterior Insulation and Finishing (EIFS) wall system?
Answer: At the corners of the installation (around windows)
Q11
During an inspection, you observe
that a heat pump is not working and also that the condensate pan under the air handler is full of
water. What probably happened?
Answer: Since the pan was full, the condensate overflow switch turned the unit off in order to
ensure that
condensate did not spill
Q12
Home inspectors can never be sued because they are protected by the latest codes and jurisdiction
Answer: False
Q13
Fill in the Blank: The V-3 rule states
that a wall can usually be considered unsafe if it leans to such an extent
that a plumb line passing through its center of gravity does not fall inside the middle of its base
Answer: One-third
Q14
What is the definition of a Collar beam?
Answer: Nominal 1 or 2 inch thick members which connect opposite roof rafters
Q1
Which of the following best describes the statement shown
below that appears in a typical home inspection report? "the water heater is in good condition for its
age."
Answer: Conclusion
Q2
Which of the following conditions would be least critical to your client's safety?
Answer: A pin hole inn the heat exchanger
Q3
It is important to maintain a positive grade away from a structure of at least inch drop per foot for the
first six feet
Answer: 1
Q4
The minimum run for a residential stair tread is
Answer: 9 in
Q5
Standard three light electrical testers are not 100% reliable because
Answer: Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring problems
Q6
Bulging plaster is observed high up on several bedroom walls. The
primary concern is the bulging plaster is a(n)
Answer: Potential safety hazard
Q7
When calculating the cooling loads for an HVAC system, what are the types of heat transfer that must
be taken into account?
Answer: Sensible and latent heat
, Q8
Which of the following materials would be most likely to have the highest R-value?
Answer: 6" fiberglass batt insulation
Q9
As home inspector, you can often
determine the approximate age of a home by observing how it was constructed. Which of the
following choices represents the method of construction that is the oldest?
Answer: Post and beam construction
Q10
Which of the following locations is often prone to a deficiency when
inspecting Exterior Insulation and Finishing (EIFS) wall system?
Answer: At the corners of the installation (around windows)
Q11
During an inspection, you observe
that a heat pump is not working and also that the condensate pan under the air handler is full of
water. What probably happened?
Answer: Since the pan was full, the condensate overflow switch turned the unit off in order to
ensure that
condensate did not spill
Q12
Home inspectors can never be sued because they are protected by the latest codes and jurisdiction
Answer: False
Q13
Fill in the Blank: The V-3 rule states
that a wall can usually be considered unsafe if it leans to such an extent
that a plumb line passing through its center of gravity does not fall inside the middle of its base
Answer: One-third
Q14
What is the definition of a Collar beam?
Answer: Nominal 1 or 2 inch thick members which connect opposite roof rafters
