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ILLINOIS HOME INSPECTOR PRACTICE
EXAM — QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS AND COMPLETE RATIONALES
## SECTION 1: ILLINOIS LICENSING LAW & REGULATIONS
**1. What are the two components of the Illinois Home
Inspector licensing examination?**
A. A written exam and a practical exam
B. The National Home Inspector Examination and an Illinois-
specific section
C. A state exam and a background check
D. An oral exam and a written exam
**Correct answer:** B
**Rationale:** Illinois requires candidates to pass both the
**National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE)** and an
**Illinois-specific section** covering state statutes and
regulations . The Illinois portion is developed by the
Examination Board of Professional Inspectors (EBPHI) with
additional Illinois-specific questions.
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**2. How many hours of pre-license education are required
before sitting for the Illinois Home Inspector exam?**
A. 40 hours
B. 60 hours
C. 80 hours
D. 120 hours
**Correct answer:** B
**Rationale:** Illinois requires **60 hours** of pre-license
education from an approved provider, plus **5 field events**
under the supervision of an Illinois licensed home inspector
who has held an active license for at least 5 years .
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**3. How many field events must be completed under
supervision before taking the Illinois exam?**
A. 3
B. 5
C. 10
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D. 20
**Correct answer:** B
**Rationale:** The 60-hour pre-license course must be
supplemented by **5 field events** performed under the
supervision of an active Illinois licensed home inspector .
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**4. What is the passing scaled score on the National Home
Inspector Examination?**
A. 400
B. 450
C. 500
D. 550
**Correct answer:** C
**Rationale:** The NHIE uses a scaled scoring system with
scores ranging from 200 to 800. The **passing scaled score is
500** .
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ILLINOIS HOME INSPECTOR PRACTICE
EXAM — QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS AND COMPLETE RATIONALES
## SECTION 1: ILLINOIS LICENSING LAW & REGULATIONS
**1. What are the two components of the Illinois Home
Inspector licensing examination?**
A. A written exam and a practical exam
B. The National Home Inspector Examination and an Illinois-
specific section
C. A state exam and a background check
D. An oral exam and a written exam
**Correct answer:** B
**Rationale:** Illinois requires candidates to pass both the
**National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE)** and an
**Illinois-specific section** covering state statutes and
regulations . The Illinois portion is developed by the
Examination Board of Professional Inspectors (EBPHI) with
additional Illinois-specific questions.
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**2. How many hours of pre-license education are required
before sitting for the Illinois Home Inspector exam?**
A. 40 hours
B. 60 hours
C. 80 hours
D. 120 hours
**Correct answer:** B
**Rationale:** Illinois requires **60 hours** of pre-license
education from an approved provider, plus **5 field events**
under the supervision of an Illinois licensed home inspector
who has held an active license for at least 5 years .
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**3. How many field events must be completed under
supervision before taking the Illinois exam?**
A. 3
B. 5
C. 10
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D. 20
**Correct answer:** B
**Rationale:** The 60-hour pre-license course must be
supplemented by **5 field events** performed under the
supervision of an active Illinois licensed home inspector .
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**4. What is the passing scaled score on the National Home
Inspector Examination?**
A. 400
B. 450
C. 500
D. 550
**Correct answer:** C
**Rationale:** The NHIE uses a scaled scoring system with
scores ranging from 200 to 800. The **passing scaled score is
500** .
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