NHIE Questions And Answers Rated A+.
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." -
correct answer. Conclusion
Which of the following conditions would be least critical to your client's safety? - correct
answer. 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. - correct answer. 1
The minimum run for a residential stair tread is: - correct answer. 9 in
Standard three light electrical testers are not 100% reliable because: - correct answer.
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): - correct answer. 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? - correct answer. Sensible and latent heat
Which of the following materials would be most likely to have the highest R-value? -
correct answer. 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? - correct answer. Post and beam construction
Which of the following locations is often prone to a deficiency when inspecting Exterior
Insulation and Finishing (EIFS) wall system? - correct answer. 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? -
correct answer. Since the pan was full, the condensate overflow switch turned the
unit off in order to ensure that condensate did not spill.
Home inspectors can never be sued because they are protected by the latest codes and
jurisdiction. - correct answer. False
Fill in the Blank: The V-3 rule states that a wall can usually be considered unsafe if it
leans to such an extent that a plumb line passing through its center of gravity does not
fall inside the middle ______ of its base. - correct answer. One-third
What is the definition of a Collar beam? - correct answer. Nominal 1 or 2 inch thick
members which connect opposite roof rafters
Which of the following is not up to code? - correct answer. Egress windows must
have a clear height of at least 16 in
Which of the following is not normally checked during aluminum siding inspection? -
correct answer. Removing a piece of siding in order to inspect the wood behind it
When inspecting a home, you observe a whitish, cottony growth on the surface of the
baseboards. Which of the following types of fungi is most likely the cause? - correct
answer. White-rot fungi
Which should never be included in your report after a pool inspection? - correct answer.
The risk and probability of children falling in the pool
Which of the following is a benefit or right for which the parties to a contract must
bargain? - correct answer. Consideration
One who has contracted to be responsible for another or one who assumes
responsibilities or debts in the event of default is know as the: - correct answer.
Surety
Which of the following is not a solid fuel heating device? - correct answer. An
electric heater
, Is the roofing material on a house considered a part of the roof drainage system? -
correct answer. No
As a home inspector, you are required to observe and or test all of the readily
accessible components of each system. Which of the following is not considered to be a
readily accessible component of a room? - correct answer. Nails and screws in the
floor
According to the International Residential Code (IRC), rafters are to be fastened to ridge
boards or gusset plates if the pitch of the roof is greater than equal to what angle? -
correct answer. 3/12
As an inspector, when you observe a component, you are making this type of
examination: - correct answer. Visual
How large should the footing and foundation for a masonry fireplace be? - correct
answer. > 12 inches thick and extend 6 inches beyond the fireplaces on all sides
As a home inspector, you are required to inspect a "representative number" of electrical
outlets in abuilding. What does this mean? - correct answer. Testing one electrical
outlet in each room of the structure
Every habitable room in a residential home should contain this much glazing area? -
correct answer. > or equal to 8% of floor area
Which of the following types of inspections uses measurements, tests, calculations and
Instruments to gather information on the structure under inspection? - correct answer.
Technically exhaustive
Under what circumstances does the IRC allow builders to add additional loads, such as
a water heater, to a wood truss? - correct answer. Only if a licensed professional
engineer has verified it is acceptable
The roof drainage system should discharge water how far from the foundation if it does
not tie into a drain pipe? - correct answer. > 5ft
What is the common minimum and maximum pressure for a water supply system in a
residential building? - correct answer. 40-80 psi
Ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) are required in which of the following locations?
- correct answer. Outdoor outlets, bathroom outlets, countertop outlets
An unvented conditioned attic is permitted only when: - correct answer. There is not
a vapor retarder applied to the floor of the attic, but there is insulation applied to the
underside of the roof deck
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." -
correct answer. Conclusion
Which of the following conditions would be least critical to your client's safety? - correct
answer. 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. - correct answer. 1
The minimum run for a residential stair tread is: - correct answer. 9 in
Standard three light electrical testers are not 100% reliable because: - correct answer.
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): - correct answer. 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? - correct answer. Sensible and latent heat
Which of the following materials would be most likely to have the highest R-value? -
correct answer. 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? - correct answer. Post and beam construction
Which of the following locations is often prone to a deficiency when inspecting Exterior
Insulation and Finishing (EIFS) wall system? - correct answer. 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? -
correct answer. Since the pan was full, the condensate overflow switch turned the
unit off in order to ensure that condensate did not spill.
Home inspectors can never be sued because they are protected by the latest codes and
jurisdiction. - correct answer. False
Fill in the Blank: The V-3 rule states that a wall can usually be considered unsafe if it
leans to such an extent that a plumb line passing through its center of gravity does not
fall inside the middle ______ of its base. - correct answer. One-third
What is the definition of a Collar beam? - correct answer. Nominal 1 or 2 inch thick
members which connect opposite roof rafters
Which of the following is not up to code? - correct answer. Egress windows must
have a clear height of at least 16 in
Which of the following is not normally checked during aluminum siding inspection? -
correct answer. Removing a piece of siding in order to inspect the wood behind it
When inspecting a home, you observe a whitish, cottony growth on the surface of the
baseboards. Which of the following types of fungi is most likely the cause? - correct
answer. White-rot fungi
Which should never be included in your report after a pool inspection? - correct answer.
The risk and probability of children falling in the pool
Which of the following is a benefit or right for which the parties to a contract must
bargain? - correct answer. Consideration
One who has contracted to be responsible for another or one who assumes
responsibilities or debts in the event of default is know as the: - correct answer.
Surety
Which of the following is not a solid fuel heating device? - correct answer. An
electric heater
, Is the roofing material on a house considered a part of the roof drainage system? -
correct answer. No
As a home inspector, you are required to observe and or test all of the readily
accessible components of each system. Which of the following is not considered to be a
readily accessible component of a room? - correct answer. Nails and screws in the
floor
According to the International Residential Code (IRC), rafters are to be fastened to ridge
boards or gusset plates if the pitch of the roof is greater than equal to what angle? -
correct answer. 3/12
As an inspector, when you observe a component, you are making this type of
examination: - correct answer. Visual
How large should the footing and foundation for a masonry fireplace be? - correct
answer. > 12 inches thick and extend 6 inches beyond the fireplaces on all sides
As a home inspector, you are required to inspect a "representative number" of electrical
outlets in abuilding. What does this mean? - correct answer. Testing one electrical
outlet in each room of the structure
Every habitable room in a residential home should contain this much glazing area? -
correct answer. > or equal to 8% of floor area
Which of the following types of inspections uses measurements, tests, calculations and
Instruments to gather information on the structure under inspection? - correct answer.
Technically exhaustive
Under what circumstances does the IRC allow builders to add additional loads, such as
a water heater, to a wood truss? - correct answer. Only if a licensed professional
engineer has verified it is acceptable
The roof drainage system should discharge water how far from the foundation if it does
not tie into a drain pipe? - correct answer. > 5ft
What is the common minimum and maximum pressure for a water supply system in a
residential building? - correct answer. 40-80 psi
Ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) are required in which of the following locations?
- correct answer. Outdoor outlets, bathroom outlets, countertop outlets
An unvented conditioned attic is permitted only when: - correct answer. There is not
a vapor retarder applied to the floor of the attic, but there is insulation applied to the
underside of the roof deck
