NHIE Electrical Part 1 Exam Questions
and Answers All Correct
What receptacles must an inspector test the polarity and grounding of? - Answer- All
within 6 feet of interior plumbing fixtures, all in garage or carport, all on exterior of
structure.
What is the maximum number of throws to disconnect all power to the house? - Answer-
Six
What is the correct amperage for an air conditioner breaker? - Answer- 40 amps
What does two wires entering a service weather head indicate? - Answer- 110 volt
system
What is the requirement for a general use receptacle near a pool? - Answer- GFI
protected within 10' or 6.5' above grade
What is the difference between a service drop and a service lateral? - Answer-
Overhead vs underground power to a house
Where should connections and splices be located? - Answer- Inside a box or fixture
What does reverse polarity mean? - Answer- Hot and neutral wires are switched
What does ASHI mean by 'further examination'? - Answer- Examination by a qualified
professional beyond home inspection
Can extension cords be used for garage door openers or trash compactors? - Answer-
No
Can gas piping be used for grounding an electrical service? - Answer- No
Where should sub panels never be located? - Answer- Clothes closet
What does an older style electrical service with only two wires entering the house
mean? - Answer- 110 volt service
What should an inspector determine about the incoming service wires? - Answer-
Number, height, and meter location
and Answers All Correct
What receptacles must an inspector test the polarity and grounding of? - Answer- All
within 6 feet of interior plumbing fixtures, all in garage or carport, all on exterior of
structure.
What is the maximum number of throws to disconnect all power to the house? - Answer-
Six
What is the correct amperage for an air conditioner breaker? - Answer- 40 amps
What does two wires entering a service weather head indicate? - Answer- 110 volt
system
What is the requirement for a general use receptacle near a pool? - Answer- GFI
protected within 10' or 6.5' above grade
What is the difference between a service drop and a service lateral? - Answer-
Overhead vs underground power to a house
Where should connections and splices be located? - Answer- Inside a box or fixture
What does reverse polarity mean? - Answer- Hot and neutral wires are switched
What does ASHI mean by 'further examination'? - Answer- Examination by a qualified
professional beyond home inspection
Can extension cords be used for garage door openers or trash compactors? - Answer-
No
Can gas piping be used for grounding an electrical service? - Answer- No
Where should sub panels never be located? - Answer- Clothes closet
What does an older style electrical service with only two wires entering the house
mean? - Answer- 110 volt service
What should an inspector determine about the incoming service wires? - Answer-
Number, height, and meter location
