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NHIE Practice Test's/exam study guide/correct/questions and answers/verified A+/fall 2023/24 NHIE Practice Test's/exam study guide/correct/questions and answers/verified A+/fall 2023/24 A drainage tile can be recognized BEST as a: A. Curved clay-tile assembly installed along the headwall or a dormer in lieu of stepped flashing B. Pipe set in gravel running continuously along the exterior of a building's foundation footings C. Ceramic-tile washboard installed at a laundry sink to divert water into the sink D. Concrete splash-block set below the termination of a flat roof drain system to divert water away from the building - correct answers-B. Pipe set in gravel running continuously along the exterior of a building's foundation footings. All of the following statements make an assumption that can normally be determined by routine home inspection procedures EXCEPT the: A. Furnace was operated and found in normal working order B. Siding was visually inspected, and no conditions requiring repair were noted C. House is in sound structural condition D. House appears to have a dry basement - correct answers-C. House is in sound structural condition. An electrical wire that is hanging loose with a bare end is seen in the attic of a home. The homeowner says it is an abandoned circuit and is not being used. The quickest way to check the wire is to: A. Touch the bare end with your fingers B. Believe the homeowner because he knows his house C. Use a voltage "sniffer" D. Use an amp meter - correct answers-C. Use a voltage "sniffer." Damage from ice dams could indicate: A. Over-exposure of shingles or slates B. Rain gutters whit too low an outer lip C. Insufficient attic insulation D. Attic vents left open during winter months - correct answers-C. Insufficient attic insulation. During an inspection of a gas dryer, you observe no exhaust vent. Your report should: A. Recommend installing a metal dryer duct vented to the exterior B. Recommend installing a flexible plastic dryer duct vented to the exterior C. Indicate a code violation and state that corrective action should be taken D. Indicate that this is not a problem because a stocking is placed above the opening to trap lint. - correct answers-A. Recommend installing a metal dryer duct vented to the exterior. During your inspection you see small white insects. What do you say to your clients? A. Do not say anything B. There are termites in this property C. There is damage to the structure due to an insect infestation D. Suggest obtaining the services of a pest control operator - correct answers-D. Suggest obtaining the services of a pest control operator. EIFS is a siding material that: A. Is used in commercial buildings only B. Looks like stucco but lacks a wire mesh C. Can be installed on top of a modified bitumen membrane D. Can be installed on top of a masonry surface - correct answers-B. Looks like stucco but lacks a wire mesh. Fireplace flues must extend AT LEAST: A. Three feet above penetration and two feet above the highest point within 10 feet B. Two feet above roof penetration and three feet above the highest point within 10 feet C. Thirty inches above roof penetration and 24 inches above the highest point with eight feet D. Three feet above roof penetration and three feet above the highest point within eight feet - correct answers-A. Three feet above roof penetration and two feet above the highest point within 10 feet.