NHIE | 400 Questions and Answers(A+ Solution guide)

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." - Conclusion Which of the following conditions would be least critical to your client's safety? - A pin hole inn the heat exchanger It is important to maintain a positive grade away from a structure of at least _____ inch drop per foot for the first six feet. - 1 The minimum run for a residential stair tread is: - 9 in Standard three light electrical testers are not 100% reliable because: - Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring problems Bulging plaster is observed high up on several bedroom walls. The primary concern is the bulging plaster is a(n): - Potential safety hazard When calculating the cooling loads for an HVAC system, what are the types of heat transfer that must be taken into account? - Sensible and latent heat Which of the following materials would be most likely to have the highest R-value? - 6" fiberglass batt insulation 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? - Post and beam construction Which of the following locations is often prone to a deficiency when inspecting Exterior Insulation and Finishing (EIFS) wall system? - At the corners of the installation (around windows)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? - Since the pan was full, the condensate overflow switch turned the unit off in order to ensure that condensate did not spill