NHIE Practice Quizzes And Answers 2024

NHIE Practice Quizzes And Answers 2024 Which is most likely to be considered an ethical breach by a home inspector? A. gross negligence. B. negligent misrepresentation. C. ordinary negligence. D. fraud. - answerCorrect Answer: gross negligence. Feedback: NHIE 2015 p.602 NHIE 2019 Vol.2 p.399 Electric dryer receptacles in older houses: A. work with four-wire cords and plugs. B. may share a wire with a 120-volt receptacle C. require their own circuit D. are rated for at least 50 amps - answerCorrect Answer: require their own circuit Feedback: Manufacturer Installation Instructions. Newer dryers require a 4 wire cord. 2 hots, a neutral and a ground. There is evidence of heavy coat of oxidation on the pictured copper water pipes. What likely caused this condition A. High humidity in the basement of the home has caused the rust. B. Corrosive atmospheres. C. Pipe was installed that way. It was exposed to the weather prior to installation. D. There is excessive moisture condensing on the pipes due to leakage. - answerCorrect Answer: Corrosive atmospheres. Feedback: Oxidizers like bleach, battery charging stations (lead acid), flue gas from poorly vented appliances, sewer gas , et al. Will corrode copper piping and wiring Sending the inspection report to which party is LEAST likely to be considered an ethical breach by a home inspector? Assume all parties attended the inspection. A. The client's parents. B. The buyer's agent. C. The seller's agent. D. The seller. - answerCorrect Answer: The buyer's agent. Feedback: NHIE 2015 p.613, NHIE 2019 Vol. 2 p.411 Deck ledger boards with floor joists 16' 6", should be securely attached directly to the house by A. properly sized lag bolts every 16 inches. B. 16d galvanized nails placed every 16 inches. C. properly sized joist hangers for the house. D. properly sized lag bolts into the foundation ledge. - answerCorrect Answer: properly sized lag bolts every 16 inches. Feedback: This is critical to prevent pullout during a excessive load on the deck. IRC18 507.9.1.3 Minimum access size opening for a crawl space where equipment is installed. A. 22" x 30" B. 20" x 32" C. 24" x 32" D. 30" x 30" - answerCorrect Answer: 22" x 30" Feedback: See NHIE Structural Manual page 239 Wood bearing on a concrete foundation is required to have a minimum bearing of : A. 1.5 inches B. 2 inches C. 2.5 inches D. 3 inches - answerCorrect Answer: 3 inches Feedback: NHIEM15 124 NHIE19 V2 - 199 When inspecting a home, you note horizo