Home Inspector Practice
test 2025
Which of the following best describes the statement shown below that appears in a
typical home inspection report? - CORRECT ANSWER-Conclusion
Which of the following conditions would be least critical to your clients safety? -
CORRECT ANSWER-A pin hole in 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 6 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
that the bulging plaster is a __________ - CORRECT ANSWER-Potential safety issue
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 a 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) walls system? - CORRECT ANSWER-At the corners of
the installation
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 the condensate did not spill.
(T/F) 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 plumbing line passing through its center of gravity does
not fall inside the middle _____________ of its bass. - CORRECT ANSWER-One-third
What's 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 inches.
Which of the following is not typical during an aluminum siding inspection? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Removing a piece of siding in order to inspect the wood beneath
When inspecting a home, you observe a whitish, cottony growth on the surface of the
baseboards. Which of the following types of fungi is it? - 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 known as the _________ - CORRECT
ANSWER-Surety
test 2025
Which of the following best describes the statement shown below that appears in a
typical home inspection report? - CORRECT ANSWER-Conclusion
Which of the following conditions would be least critical to your clients safety? -
CORRECT ANSWER-A pin hole in 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 6 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
that the bulging plaster is a __________ - CORRECT ANSWER-Potential safety issue
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 a 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) walls system? - CORRECT ANSWER-At the corners of
the installation
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 the condensate did not spill.
(T/F) 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 plumbing line passing through its center of gravity does
not fall inside the middle _____________ of its bass. - CORRECT ANSWER-One-third
What's 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 inches.
Which of the following is not typical during an aluminum siding inspection? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Removing a piece of siding in order to inspect the wood beneath
When inspecting a home, you observe a whitish, cottony growth on the surface of the
baseboards. Which of the following types of fungi is it? - 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 known as the _________ - CORRECT
ANSWER-Surety
