NATIONAL HOME INSPECTOR EXAM (NHIE) WHOLE HOUSE PRACTICE QUIZ
During an inspection of a gas dryer, you observe no exhaust vent. Your report should:
A. Recommend installing a metal dryer duct vented to the exterior.
B. Recommend installing a exible plastic dryer duct vented to the exterior.
C. Indicate a code violation and state that corrective action should be taken.
D. Indicate that this is not a problem.
Correct answer: A) Recommend installing a metal dryer duct vented to the exterior.
A collar tie is found in:
A. the attic near the top plate
B. the basement between oor joists
C. a wall at the intersection of two walls
D. the upper third of the rafter length
Correct answer: D. the upper third of the rafter length
A claims made, errors and omissions insurance policy includes claims led
A. during the time the policy is in eect.
B. after the policy has elapsed.
C. prior to the eective date.
D. while the inspector maintains any required licensing.
Correct answer: A. during the time the policy is in eect.
, On a previous work day, you left the cover o of the access to the crawl space. A person fell
the next day and was injured. Which of the following insurance types will be used to pay
damages?
A. Bonding.
B. General liability
C. Errors and omissions and broker liability
D. Claims made and occurrence
Correct answer: B. General liability
A home inspection agreement is most likely to be interpreted using which law?
A. Federal
B. State
C. County
D. Parish
Correct answer: B. State
While inspecting a heat pump in the cooling mode, you measure a 28 degree F dierential
between the interior supply and return air. When the ambient outdoor conditions are 92
degrees and 50% humidity, you should suspect
A. the outdoor fan running too slowly.
B. an over heating compressor.
C. a dirty air handler lter.
D. thermostat set too low.
Correct answer: C. a dirty air handler lter.
During an inspection of a gas dryer, you observe no exhaust vent. Your report should:
A. Recommend installing a metal dryer duct vented to the exterior.
B. Recommend installing a exible plastic dryer duct vented to the exterior.
C. Indicate a code violation and state that corrective action should be taken.
D. Indicate that this is not a problem.
Correct answer: A) Recommend installing a metal dryer duct vented to the exterior.
A collar tie is found in:
A. the attic near the top plate
B. the basement between oor joists
C. a wall at the intersection of two walls
D. the upper third of the rafter length
Correct answer: D. the upper third of the rafter length
A claims made, errors and omissions insurance policy includes claims led
A. during the time the policy is in eect.
B. after the policy has elapsed.
C. prior to the eective date.
D. while the inspector maintains any required licensing.
Correct answer: A. during the time the policy is in eect.
, On a previous work day, you left the cover o of the access to the crawl space. A person fell
the next day and was injured. Which of the following insurance types will be used to pay
damages?
A. Bonding.
B. General liability
C. Errors and omissions and broker liability
D. Claims made and occurrence
Correct answer: B. General liability
A home inspection agreement is most likely to be interpreted using which law?
A. Federal
B. State
C. County
D. Parish
Correct answer: B. State
While inspecting a heat pump in the cooling mode, you measure a 28 degree F dierential
between the interior supply and return air. When the ambient outdoor conditions are 92
degrees and 50% humidity, you should suspect
A. the outdoor fan running too slowly.
B. an over heating compressor.
C. a dirty air handler lter.
D. thermostat set too low.
Correct answer: C. a dirty air handler lter.
