Home Inspector National Exam Prep
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1. It is important to maintain a positive grade away from the structure of at
LEAST _______ inch drop per foot for six feet. A. 1/4 B. 1/2 C. 3/4 D. 1: 1
2. Which of the following BEST describes the report statement shown below?
"The roof is in good condition for its age." A. Conclusion B. Recommendation
C. Description D. Disclaimer: Conclusion
3. Which of the following conditions would be LEAST critical to your client's
safety? A. A pin hole in the heat exchanger B. No handrails on an interior
stairway C. Lack of a pressure and temperature relief valve on the water heater
D. A non-reversing garage door opener: A pin hole in the heat exchanger
4. The normal MINIMUM run for a residential stair tread is: A. 7 in. B. 8 in. C. 9
in. D. 11 in.: 9 inches
5. Standard three light electrical testers are NOT always reliable because: A.
Some receptacles only have two prongs B. Three light testers sometimes have
broken bulbs C. Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring problems D.
Different test device manufactures have different light patterns: Three light testers
will not detect multiple wiring problems
6. Bulging plaster is observed high up on several bedroom walls. The primary
concern is the bulging plaster is a(n): A. installation defect B. indication the
home was very cold for a period of time C. indication the air handler leaked D.
potential safety issue: Potential safety issue
7. 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.: Looks like
stucco but lacks a wire mesh
8. While inspecting a home, you observe a large ceiling fan with built-in lamps.
This installation requires a(an): A. Strong ceiling. B. Pancake junction box. C.
Approved brace or box. D. Larger junction box.: Approved brace or box
9. What are the types of heat that must be taken into account when calculating
the cooling loads for an HVAC system?
a. Sensible and radiant heat
b. Radiant and conductive heat
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c. Conductive and latent heat
d. Sensible and latent heat: Sensible and latent heat
10. Which of the following would be most likely to have the highest R-value?
a. 6" fiberglass batt insulation
b. 12" cast-in-place concrete wall
c. 2" extruded polystyrene panel
d. Triple insulated glazing system with ½" air spaces: 6" fiberglass batt insulation
11. An inspector can often determine the approximate age of a home by its
method of construction. Which of the following choices shows the methods of
construction in order from first developed to most recently developed?
a. Post and beam construction, balloon framing, platform framing, ICF con-
struction
b. Balloon framing, post and beam construction, ICF construction, platform
framing
c. ICF construction, balloon framing, post and beam construction, platform
framing
d. Post and beam construction, platform framing, balloon framing, ICF con-
struction: Post and beam construction, balloon framing, platform framing, ICF construction
12. One is inspecting an EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finishing System) wall
system for deficiencies. Where would these be most likely to occur?
a. Window heads
b. The center of large expanses of EIFS
c. Along the bottom edge of the EIFS installation
d. At the corners of the installation, such as around windows: At the corners of the
installation, such as around windows
13. An inspector notes that the heat pump is not functioning and that the
condensate pan under the air handler is full of water. Why might these two
things be related?
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a. The full condensate pan tripped a condensate overflow switch. The unit
turned off in order to ensure that condensate did not spill.
b. The full condensate pan indicates that the fan in the air handler is not
functioning, as it should.
c. The full condensate pan indicates that there is a leak in the heat exchanger,
which has depressurized the unit, causing it to turn off.
d. The full condensate pan means that combustion byproducts have condensed
and are flowing back into the house through the flue. This tripped the flue gas
spill switch, turning the unit off.: The full condensate pan tripped a condensate overflow switch. The
unit turned off in order to ensure that condensate did not spill.
14. While inspecting a crawl space, you should probe for decay if the _________
is dark in appearance. A. King joist B. Floor joist C. Masonry wall D. Bearing
wall: Floor joist
15. What is the minimum allowed slope of graded soil next to a building's
foundation, according to the International Residential Code (IRC)?
a. e5"/10'
b. e5"/12'
c. e6"/12'
d. e6"/10': e6"/10'
16. Which of the following is not a solid fuel heating device?
a. A fireplace
b. A woodstove
c. A coal furnace
d. An electric heater: An electric heater
17. Every basement and sleeping room is required to have an easily operable
emergency escape window. How large must this window be?
a. At least 5.7 sq. ft
b. At least 4.7 sq. ft
c. At least 6.7 sq. ft
d. At least 3.7 sq. ft: At least 5.7 sq. ft
18. The roofing material on a house or other building is considered a part of the
roof drainage system.: False
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1. It is important to maintain a positive grade away from the structure of at
LEAST _______ inch drop per foot for six feet. A. 1/4 B. 1/2 C. 3/4 D. 1: 1
2. Which of the following BEST describes the report statement shown below?
"The roof is in good condition for its age." A. Conclusion B. Recommendation
C. Description D. Disclaimer: Conclusion
3. Which of the following conditions would be LEAST critical to your client's
safety? A. A pin hole in the heat exchanger B. No handrails on an interior
stairway C. Lack of a pressure and temperature relief valve on the water heater
D. A non-reversing garage door opener: A pin hole in the heat exchanger
4. The normal MINIMUM run for a residential stair tread is: A. 7 in. B. 8 in. C. 9
in. D. 11 in.: 9 inches
5. Standard three light electrical testers are NOT always reliable because: A.
Some receptacles only have two prongs B. Three light testers sometimes have
broken bulbs C. Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring problems D.
Different test device manufactures have different light patterns: Three light testers
will not detect multiple wiring problems
6. Bulging plaster is observed high up on several bedroom walls. The primary
concern is the bulging plaster is a(n): A. installation defect B. indication the
home was very cold for a period of time C. indication the air handler leaked D.
potential safety issue: Potential safety issue
7. 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.: Looks like
stucco but lacks a wire mesh
8. While inspecting a home, you observe a large ceiling fan with built-in lamps.
This installation requires a(an): A. Strong ceiling. B. Pancake junction box. C.
Approved brace or box. D. Larger junction box.: Approved brace or box
9. What are the types of heat that must be taken into account when calculating
the cooling loads for an HVAC system?
a. Sensible and radiant heat
b. Radiant and conductive heat
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c. Conductive and latent heat
d. Sensible and latent heat: Sensible and latent heat
10. Which of the following would be most likely to have the highest R-value?
a. 6" fiberglass batt insulation
b. 12" cast-in-place concrete wall
c. 2" extruded polystyrene panel
d. Triple insulated glazing system with ½" air spaces: 6" fiberglass batt insulation
11. An inspector can often determine the approximate age of a home by its
method of construction. Which of the following choices shows the methods of
construction in order from first developed to most recently developed?
a. Post and beam construction, balloon framing, platform framing, ICF con-
struction
b. Balloon framing, post and beam construction, ICF construction, platform
framing
c. ICF construction, balloon framing, post and beam construction, platform
framing
d. Post and beam construction, platform framing, balloon framing, ICF con-
struction: Post and beam construction, balloon framing, platform framing, ICF construction
12. One is inspecting an EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finishing System) wall
system for deficiencies. Where would these be most likely to occur?
a. Window heads
b. The center of large expanses of EIFS
c. Along the bottom edge of the EIFS installation
d. At the corners of the installation, such as around windows: At the corners of the
installation, such as around windows
13. An inspector notes that the heat pump is not functioning and that the
condensate pan under the air handler is full of water. Why might these two
things be related?
, Home Inspector National Exam Prep
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a. The full condensate pan tripped a condensate overflow switch. The unit
turned off in order to ensure that condensate did not spill.
b. The full condensate pan indicates that the fan in the air handler is not
functioning, as it should.
c. The full condensate pan indicates that there is a leak in the heat exchanger,
which has depressurized the unit, causing it to turn off.
d. The full condensate pan means that combustion byproducts have condensed
and are flowing back into the house through the flue. This tripped the flue gas
spill switch, turning the unit off.: The full condensate pan tripped a condensate overflow switch. The
unit turned off in order to ensure that condensate did not spill.
14. While inspecting a crawl space, you should probe for decay if the _________
is dark in appearance. A. King joist B. Floor joist C. Masonry wall D. Bearing
wall: Floor joist
15. What is the minimum allowed slope of graded soil next to a building's
foundation, according to the International Residential Code (IRC)?
a. e5"/10'
b. e5"/12'
c. e6"/12'
d. e6"/10': e6"/10'
16. Which of the following is not a solid fuel heating device?
a. A fireplace
b. A woodstove
c. A coal furnace
d. An electric heater: An electric heater
17. Every basement and sleeping room is required to have an easily operable
emergency escape window. How large must this window be?
a. At least 5.7 sq. ft
b. At least 4.7 sq. ft
c. At least 6.7 sq. ft
d. At least 3.7 sq. ft: At least 5.7 sq. ft
18. The roofing material on a house or other building is considered a part of the
roof drainage system.: False
