NHIE practice material Exam Questions
and Answers (Latest Update 2025)
The effect of pyrolysis helps to _____. - Correct Answer
✅lower the ignition temperature of wood in proximity to any
heat source
Which provides the proper fire separation on the walls/ceiling
between the house and the garage? - Correct Answer
✅drywall on both sides of the wall studs with finished seams
For oil-fired heating units, what clearance is required between
a furnace or boiler and combustibles? - Correct Answer
✅18''
A material with a high resistance would be a _____. - Correct
Answer ✅Good Insulator
What happens to an electric water heater when the upper
heating element burns out? - Correct Answer ✅The lower
heating element won't function.
,NHIE practice material Exam Questions
and Answers (Latest Update 2025)
How can you test whether both heating elements on the
electric water heater are working? - Correct Answer ✅press
your thumb against the tank at each element
Identify the components of a standard "Category 1" gas
water heater. - Correct Answer ✅Anode rod, dip tube, TPRV
Rafters are NOT be attached to _____. - Correct Answer
✅the ledger and wall studs
According to most standards of practice, the home inspector
is required to _____. (eletrical receptacle inpsection) - Correct
Answer ✅operate all GFCIs
What does 225 pounds per square of asphalt shingle roofing
mean? - Correct Answer ✅It weighs 225 pounds per 100
square feet.
In what location might the evaporative (swamp) cooler be
found? - Correct Answer ✅Colorado
, NHIE practice material Exam Questions
and Answers (Latest Update 2025)
Pool and spa barriers should minimally _____. - Correct
Answer ✅* Be 48 inches above grade.
* Have horizontal members located on the pool side of the
barrier.
* Maintain 45 inches between horizontal members.
In the inspection report, a furnace that is operational but
beyond its normal life expectancy should receive which of the
following ratings? - Correct Answer ✅Marginal
The typical operating pressure in a forced hot water system
for a two-story home should be _____. - Correct Answer
✅12-15 PSI
The cabinet that is designed for the sink is called the _____. -
Correct Answer ✅sink base cabinet
A notch cut into a girder or joist can be no more than _____. -
Correct Answer ✅1/6 of the depth
and Answers (Latest Update 2025)
The effect of pyrolysis helps to _____. - Correct Answer
✅lower the ignition temperature of wood in proximity to any
heat source
Which provides the proper fire separation on the walls/ceiling
between the house and the garage? - Correct Answer
✅drywall on both sides of the wall studs with finished seams
For oil-fired heating units, what clearance is required between
a furnace or boiler and combustibles? - Correct Answer
✅18''
A material with a high resistance would be a _____. - Correct
Answer ✅Good Insulator
What happens to an electric water heater when the upper
heating element burns out? - Correct Answer ✅The lower
heating element won't function.
,NHIE practice material Exam Questions
and Answers (Latest Update 2025)
How can you test whether both heating elements on the
electric water heater are working? - Correct Answer ✅press
your thumb against the tank at each element
Identify the components of a standard "Category 1" gas
water heater. - Correct Answer ✅Anode rod, dip tube, TPRV
Rafters are NOT be attached to _____. - Correct Answer
✅the ledger and wall studs
According to most standards of practice, the home inspector
is required to _____. (eletrical receptacle inpsection) - Correct
Answer ✅operate all GFCIs
What does 225 pounds per square of asphalt shingle roofing
mean? - Correct Answer ✅It weighs 225 pounds per 100
square feet.
In what location might the evaporative (swamp) cooler be
found? - Correct Answer ✅Colorado
, NHIE practice material Exam Questions
and Answers (Latest Update 2025)
Pool and spa barriers should minimally _____. - Correct
Answer ✅* Be 48 inches above grade.
* Have horizontal members located on the pool side of the
barrier.
* Maintain 45 inches between horizontal members.
In the inspection report, a furnace that is operational but
beyond its normal life expectancy should receive which of the
following ratings? - Correct Answer ✅Marginal
The typical operating pressure in a forced hot water system
for a two-story home should be _____. - Correct Answer
✅12-15 PSI
The cabinet that is designed for the sink is called the _____. -
Correct Answer ✅sink base cabinet
A notch cut into a girder or joist can be no more than _____. -
Correct Answer ✅1/6 of the depth
