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Prepare effectively for the Home Inspector Exam with this Practice Exam 1 study guide. Includes practice questions with detailed explanations covering key home inspection topics such as structural systems, roofing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, safety standards, and regulatory compliance. Designed for aspiring home inspectors seeking structured exam preparation, mastery of core concepts, and confidence to excel on the National Home Inspector Exam.

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Home Inspector Practice exam #1


Conclusion
Which of the following best describes the statement shown below that appears in
a typical home inspection report?




A pin hole in the heat exchanger
Which of the following conditions would be least critical to your clients safety?




1
It is important to maintain a positive grade away from a structure of at least
_____ inch drop per foot for the first 6 feet.




9 in
The minimum run for a residential stair tread is




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Three- light testers will not detect multiple wiring problems.
Standard three light electrical testers are not 100% reliable because




Potential safety issue
Bulging plaster is observed high up on several bedroom walls. The primary
concern is that the bulging plaster is a __________




Sensible and latent heat
When calculating the cooling loads for an HVAC system, what are the types of
heat transfer that must be taken into account?




6" fiberglass batt insulation
Which of the following materials would be most likely to have the highest R-
value?




Post and beam construction


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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?




At the corners of the installation
Which of the following locations is often prone to a deficiency when inspecting
exterior insulation and finishing (EIFS) walls system?




Since the pan was full, the condensate overflow switch turned the unit off in
order to ensure the condensate did not spill.
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?




FALSE
(T/F) Home inspectors can never be sued because they are protected by the latest
codes and jurisdiction.




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