NORTH DAKOTA HOME INSPECTOR
LICENSE PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2025
1. What is the primary purpose of a home inspection?
A. To determine the value of the home
B. To evaluate the condition of visible and accessible systems and components
C. To make building code enforcement decisions
D. To appraise the neighborhood value
The purpose of a home inspection is to assess the current condition of the
home’s systems and components, not to determine market value or enforce
code.
2. Which of the following must be included in a written home inspection
report in North Dakota?
,A. Homeowner’s personal opinion
B. Blueprints of the property
C. Description of systems inspected and their condition
D. Cost estimates for repairs
North Dakota requires reports to describe the inspected systems and their
observable condition, not estimates or personal opinions.
3. What is considered beyond the scope of a standard home inspection?
A. Roofing material condition
B. Foundation cracks
C. Mold sampling and lab analysis
D. HVAC system operation
Mold testing is beyond the scope unless specifically contracted; standard
inspections identify signs of potential mold but not laboratory testing.
4. A GFCI outlet should be located in all of the following areas EXCEPT:
A. Bathrooms
B. Kitchens
C. Bedrooms
D. Exterior walls
Bedrooms do not require GFCI protection under standard guidelines; kitchens,
bathrooms, and exteriors do.
, 5. What is the minimum access opening required for a crawlspace?
A. 12 x 18 inches
B. 16 x 24 inches
C. 18 x 24 inches
D. 24 x 36 inches
The standard access for crawlspaces must be at least 18 x 24 inches to allow
inspector entry.
6. Which of the following roof types is most prone to water ponding?
A. Gable
B. Hip
C. Flat
D. Shed
Flat roofs do not have adequate slope for drainage, making them susceptible to
water pooling.
7. What is the normal life expectancy of an asphalt shingle roof in North
Dakota's climate?
A. 10–12 years
B. 15–18 years
C. 20–25 years
D. 30–40 years
LICENSE PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2025
1. What is the primary purpose of a home inspection?
A. To determine the value of the home
B. To evaluate the condition of visible and accessible systems and components
C. To make building code enforcement decisions
D. To appraise the neighborhood value
The purpose of a home inspection is to assess the current condition of the
home’s systems and components, not to determine market value or enforce
code.
2. Which of the following must be included in a written home inspection
report in North Dakota?
,A. Homeowner’s personal opinion
B. Blueprints of the property
C. Description of systems inspected and their condition
D. Cost estimates for repairs
North Dakota requires reports to describe the inspected systems and their
observable condition, not estimates or personal opinions.
3. What is considered beyond the scope of a standard home inspection?
A. Roofing material condition
B. Foundation cracks
C. Mold sampling and lab analysis
D. HVAC system operation
Mold testing is beyond the scope unless specifically contracted; standard
inspections identify signs of potential mold but not laboratory testing.
4. A GFCI outlet should be located in all of the following areas EXCEPT:
A. Bathrooms
B. Kitchens
C. Bedrooms
D. Exterior walls
Bedrooms do not require GFCI protection under standard guidelines; kitchens,
bathrooms, and exteriors do.
, 5. What is the minimum access opening required for a crawlspace?
A. 12 x 18 inches
B. 16 x 24 inches
C. 18 x 24 inches
D. 24 x 36 inches
The standard access for crawlspaces must be at least 18 x 24 inches to allow
inspector entry.
6. Which of the following roof types is most prone to water ponding?
A. Gable
B. Hip
C. Flat
D. Shed
Flat roofs do not have adequate slope for drainage, making them susceptible to
water pooling.
7. What is the normal life expectancy of an asphalt shingle roof in North
Dakota's climate?
A. 10–12 years
B. 15–18 years
C. 20–25 years
D. 30–40 years
