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Alabama Home Inspector Licensing Exam – Practice Test Bank
2026/2027 Newest Edition
100 Questions with Verified Answers & Detailed Rationales
Part 1: Alabama Licensing Requirements & Regulations (Questions 1–20)
1. Which Alabama agency regulates home inspector licensing?
A. Alabama Real Estate Commission
B. Division of Construction Management (DCM)
C. Alabama Building Commission
D. Department of Public Health
Answer: B
Rationale: The Alabama Home Inspectors Registration Program is administered by the
Division of Construction Management (DCM) within the Department of Finance.
2. What is the annual continuing education requirement for Alabama home inspectors?
A. 10 hours
B. 15 hours
C. 20 hours
D. 25 hours
Answer: B
Rationale: Licensees must complete 15 hours of approved continuing education per year. At
least 3 hours must be dedicated to writing home inspection reports.
3. How long must Alabama home inspectors retain proof of continuing education?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Answer: C
Rationale: Licensees must RETAIN proof of continuing education for three years. The DCM
conducts random audits for compliance.
4. What is the filing fee for an Alabama home inspector license application?
A. $150
B. $200
C. $300
D. $500
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Answer: C
Rationale: The application filing fee is $300, payable by cashier's check or money order.
Personal checks are not accepted.
5. Which two examinations must Alabama home inspector applicants pass?
A. ASHI Standards & Ethics Exam and NHIE
B. PSI Home Inspector Exam and state law exam
C. InterNACHI exam and ASHI exam
D. NHIE and state-specific building code exam
Answer: A
Rationale: Alabama requires passing the ASHI Standards and Ethics Examination and the
National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE). Both must be completed within 18 months
before application.
6. What is the minimum Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance coverage required in
Alabama?
A. $100,000
B. $250,000
C. $500,000
D. $1,000,000
Answer: B
Rationale: Alabama requires **$250,000** in Errors and Omissions coverage, plus general
liability insurance: $20,000 property damage, $50,000 bodily injury per person, and
$100,000 per occurrence.
7. How many home inspection reports must an Alabama applicant draft as part of licensing
requirements?
A. 10
B. 15
C. 25
D. 50
Answer: C
Rationale: Applicants must draft 25 home inspection reports. 10 of these must be reviewed
and corrected by a qualified home inspector.
8. Which of the following is an acceptable qualification pathway for Alabama home
inspector licensure?
A. Active membership in ASHI, InterNACHI, HIF, or NIBI
B. Bachelor's degree in construction management
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C. 5 years of real estate experience
D. MBA with 2 years of property management
Answer: A
Rationale: Category A qualification includes professional membership in ASHI, HIF,
InterNACHI, or NIBI.
9. What is the minimum education and inspection combination for one Alabama licensing
pathway?
A. 120 hours education + 35 inspections
B. 60 hours education + 50 inspections
C. 35 hours education + 100 inspections
D. Both A and C are acceptable
Answer: D
Rationale: Alabama offers two pathways: (1) 120 hours education + 35 inspections, OR (2)
35 hours education + 100 inspections.
10. Can Alabama home inspector pre-licensing education be completed through self-paced
distance learning?
A. Yes, always
B. No, distance education is not allowed for pre-licensing
C. Only for CE, not pre-licensing
D. Only with DCM approval
Answer: B
Rationale: Distance education for pre-licensing is not allowed in Alabama. However, CE
distance education is allowed.
11. What is the license renewal cycle for Alabama home inspectors?
A. Every 6 months
B. Annually
C. Every 2 years
D. Every 3 years
Answer: B
Rationale: Alabama home inspector licenses must be renewed annually.
12. Which Alabama statute governs the Home Inspectors Registration Act?
A. Act 2002-517
B. Act 96-574
C. Act 2010-321
D. Act 1995-108
Alabama Home Inspector Licensing Exam – Practice Test Bank
2026/2027 Newest Edition
100 Questions with Verified Answers & Detailed Rationales
Part 1: Alabama Licensing Requirements & Regulations (Questions 1–20)
1. Which Alabama agency regulates home inspector licensing?
A. Alabama Real Estate Commission
B. Division of Construction Management (DCM)
C. Alabama Building Commission
D. Department of Public Health
Answer: B
Rationale: The Alabama Home Inspectors Registration Program is administered by the
Division of Construction Management (DCM) within the Department of Finance.
2. What is the annual continuing education requirement for Alabama home inspectors?
A. 10 hours
B. 15 hours
C. 20 hours
D. 25 hours
Answer: B
Rationale: Licensees must complete 15 hours of approved continuing education per year. At
least 3 hours must be dedicated to writing home inspection reports.
3. How long must Alabama home inspectors retain proof of continuing education?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Answer: C
Rationale: Licensees must RETAIN proof of continuing education for three years. The DCM
conducts random audits for compliance.
4. What is the filing fee for an Alabama home inspector license application?
A. $150
B. $200
C. $300
D. $500
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Answer: C
Rationale: The application filing fee is $300, payable by cashier's check or money order.
Personal checks are not accepted.
5. Which two examinations must Alabama home inspector applicants pass?
A. ASHI Standards & Ethics Exam and NHIE
B. PSI Home Inspector Exam and state law exam
C. InterNACHI exam and ASHI exam
D. NHIE and state-specific building code exam
Answer: A
Rationale: Alabama requires passing the ASHI Standards and Ethics Examination and the
National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE). Both must be completed within 18 months
before application.
6. What is the minimum Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance coverage required in
Alabama?
A. $100,000
B. $250,000
C. $500,000
D. $1,000,000
Answer: B
Rationale: Alabama requires **$250,000** in Errors and Omissions coverage, plus general
liability insurance: $20,000 property damage, $50,000 bodily injury per person, and
$100,000 per occurrence.
7. How many home inspection reports must an Alabama applicant draft as part of licensing
requirements?
A. 10
B. 15
C. 25
D. 50
Answer: C
Rationale: Applicants must draft 25 home inspection reports. 10 of these must be reviewed
and corrected by a qualified home inspector.
8. Which of the following is an acceptable qualification pathway for Alabama home
inspector licensure?
A. Active membership in ASHI, InterNACHI, HIF, or NIBI
B. Bachelor's degree in construction management
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C. 5 years of real estate experience
D. MBA with 2 years of property management
Answer: A
Rationale: Category A qualification includes professional membership in ASHI, HIF,
InterNACHI, or NIBI.
9. What is the minimum education and inspection combination for one Alabama licensing
pathway?
A. 120 hours education + 35 inspections
B. 60 hours education + 50 inspections
C. 35 hours education + 100 inspections
D. Both A and C are acceptable
Answer: D
Rationale: Alabama offers two pathways: (1) 120 hours education + 35 inspections, OR (2)
35 hours education + 100 inspections.
10. Can Alabama home inspector pre-licensing education be completed through self-paced
distance learning?
A. Yes, always
B. No, distance education is not allowed for pre-licensing
C. Only for CE, not pre-licensing
D. Only with DCM approval
Answer: B
Rationale: Distance education for pre-licensing is not allowed in Alabama. However, CE
distance education is allowed.
11. What is the license renewal cycle for Alabama home inspectors?
A. Every 6 months
B. Annually
C. Every 2 years
D. Every 3 years
Answer: B
Rationale: Alabama home inspector licenses must be renewed annually.
12. Which Alabama statute governs the Home Inspectors Registration Act?
A. Act 2002-517
B. Act 96-574
C. Act 2010-321
D. Act 1995-108
