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Home Inspector National Exam ACTUAL EXAM ALL
1000 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: 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 construction
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 construction - ANSWER-
Post and beam construction, balloon framing, platform framing, ICF construction
QUESTION: 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
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d. At the corners of the installation, such as around windows - ANSWER-At the corners of the
installation, such as around windows
QUESTION: 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?
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. -
ANSWER-The full condensate pan tripped a condensate overflow switch. The unit turned off in
order to ensure that condensate did not spill.
QUESTION: 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 - ANSWER-Floor joist
QUESTION: What is the minimum allowed slope of graded soil next to a building's foundation,
according to the International Residential Code (IRC)?
a. ≥ 5"/10'
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b. ≥ 5"/12'
c. ≥ 6"/12'
d. ≥ 6"/10' - ANSWER-≥ 6"/10'
QUESTION: 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 - ANSWER-An electric heater
QUESTION: 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 - ANSWER-At least 5.7 sq. ft
QUESTION: The roofing material on a house or other building is considered a part of the roof
drainage system. - ANSWER-False
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QUESTION: The roofing material on a house or other building is not considered a part of the
roof drainage system. - ANSWER-True
QUESTION: You are inspecting a residential property. You have to observe and/or test all of the
readily accessible components of each system. Determine which of the following is not
considered to be a readily accessible component of a room.
a. A small window
b. The doorknob on the closet door
c. Nails or screws in the floor
d. None of the above - ANSWER-Nails or screws in the floor
QUESTION: Branch circuits must be installed in several locations in every building. Which of the
following is not one of them?
a. Central HVAC equipment
b. An office or bedroom
c. The laundry room
d. Bathrooms - ANSWER-An office or bedroom
QUESTION: The International Residential Code (IRC) requires rafters to be fastened to ridge
boards or gusset plates if the pitch of the roof is greater than or equal to a certain angle. What
is the angle?
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Home Inspector National Exam ACTUAL EXAM ALL
1000 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: 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 construction
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 construction - ANSWER-
Post and beam construction, balloon framing, platform framing, ICF construction
QUESTION: 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
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d. At the corners of the installation, such as around windows - ANSWER-At the corners of the
installation, such as around windows
QUESTION: 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?
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. -
ANSWER-The full condensate pan tripped a condensate overflow switch. The unit turned off in
order to ensure that condensate did not spill.
QUESTION: 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 - ANSWER-Floor joist
QUESTION: What is the minimum allowed slope of graded soil next to a building's foundation,
according to the International Residential Code (IRC)?
a. ≥ 5"/10'
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b. ≥ 5"/12'
c. ≥ 6"/12'
d. ≥ 6"/10' - ANSWER-≥ 6"/10'
QUESTION: 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 - ANSWER-An electric heater
QUESTION: 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 - ANSWER-At least 5.7 sq. ft
QUESTION: The roofing material on a house or other building is considered a part of the roof
drainage system. - ANSWER-False
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QUESTION: The roofing material on a house or other building is not considered a part of the
roof drainage system. - ANSWER-True
QUESTION: You are inspecting a residential property. You have to observe and/or test all of the
readily accessible components of each system. Determine which of the following is not
considered to be a readily accessible component of a room.
a. A small window
b. The doorknob on the closet door
c. Nails or screws in the floor
d. None of the above - ANSWER-Nails or screws in the floor
QUESTION: Branch circuits must be installed in several locations in every building. Which of the
following is not one of them?
a. Central HVAC equipment
b. An office or bedroom
c. The laundry room
d. Bathrooms - ANSWER-An office or bedroom
QUESTION: The International Residential Code (IRC) requires rafters to be fastened to ridge
boards or gusset plates if the pitch of the roof is greater than or equal to a certain angle. What
is the angle?
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