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NHIE Practice Quiz/exam/questions and answers/correct/verified 100%NHIE Practice Quiz/exam/questions and answers/correct/verified 100% 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. - correct answers-Correct 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 - correct answers-Correct 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. - correct answers-Correct 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. - correct answers-Correct 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. - correct answers-Correct 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" - correct answers-Correct 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 - correct answers-Correct Answer: 3 inches Feedback: NHIEM15 124 NHIE19 V2 - 199 When inspecting a home, you note horizontal cracks in the foundation wall. Which of the following would NOT be a cause of overload from the outside? A. Wind shear B. Frost C. Soil pressure D. Backfill - correct answers-Correct Answer: Wind shear Feedback: The other three will definitely cause foundation issues under right conditions. Wind shear will affect the structure above grade. NHIEM15 - 115 NHIE19V2 - 186 What action would most likely reduce fiberglass batt insulation R value of a stud cavity by the largest amount? A. Compressing the insulation behind an electrical cable B. Fluffing the insulation C. A slice in the Kraft facing D. Not installing a vapor retarder where required - correct answers-Correct Answer: Compressing the insulation behind an electrical cable Feedback: Compressing the insulation reduces the open cell volume to hold heat. NHIE15 328 NHIE19 V2 p. 285 Which of the following is the correct termination where the sloped roof terminates adjacent to a side wall? A. Use polyurethane caulking between the gutter and the wall. B. Use silicone caulking between the gutter and the wall. C. Use kick-out flashing into the gutter. D. Use only step flashing that is overlapped three inches. - correct answers-Correct Answer: Use kick-out flashing into the gutter. Feedback: IRC 2018 903.2.1 p.431; IRC 2015 903.2.1; NHIE 2019 Vol.2 p.162 The angled board with the insulation piles on it in the photo would be considered A. Temporary truss bracing B. Permanent truss bracing C. Truss web member D. Truss chord member - correct answers-Correct Answer: Permanent truss bracing Feedback: The angled board is permanent bracing to prevent racking and sway once the trusses are sheathed. When installed, there should be a truss drawing attached to one of the trusses. See NHIE Structural Manual page 163 All vertical joints of panel sheathing shall occur over: A. Fire blocking B. Studs C. Braced walls D. Window headers - correct answers-B. Studs A room is built over a garage, with floor joists parallel to the garage door opening. To allow room to install a double-wide automatic garage door-opener, the center of the joists may A. not be notched B. be notched up to 1/8th their depth C. be notched up to 1/6th their depth D. be notched only if a tension rod is installed - correct answers-A. not be notched The minimum clearance between a stucco façade and soil should be? A. 2 inches B. 4 inches C. 6 inches