NHIE CORE EXAM 2026 TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
✔✔The minimum acceptable head room in a stairwell is: - ✔✔80 inches
✔✔The T&P relief line must be a minimum of: - ✔✔The same size or larger than the
opening of the TPRV valve. Usually ¾ inch
✔✔During an inspection, an inspector needs to remove the service panel cover to
determine: Type of branch circuit wiring? - ✔✔True
✔✔During an inspection the inspector finds clothes in a closet touching a
circuit panel. What comments should the inspector write on his/her report? - ✔✔Report
as in need of repair
✔✔Before a Professional Inspector may sponsor an Apprentice, the
Professional must have completed the minimum of how many inspections as a
Professional Inspector? - ✔✔200
✔✔Does an inspector have to test the shower pan? - ✔✔?
✔✔What is the size of a plumbing vent? - ✔✔1 1/4 inches?
✔✔Real estate inspections and inspectors must follow rules Set forth by the state
legislature - ✔✔True
✔✔The inspector is required to provide a written report in the format required by the
state unless a different format is required by an agency of the federal government -
✔✔True
✔✔Roof inspections always require:
(a) Inspecting the roof from the roof surface
(b) Identifying the roof covering material
(c) reporting on the remaining life expectancy of the roofing material
(d) a and b - ✔✔(d) a and b
✔✔Inspectors should report the approximate depth of attic insulation whenever the
insulation is visible - ✔✔True
✔✔Inspectors are required to report: missing storm doors and storm windows -
✔✔False
,✔✔During the inspection of a fireplace, inspectors inspect: presence and adequacy on
non-combustible hearth extension - ✔✔True
✔✔During the inspection of a fireplace, inspectors inspect: presence and condition of
coping or crown flashing, spark arrestor, and rain cap - ✔✔True
✔✔Electrical receptacles are usually not inspected for:
(a) Reverse polarity
(b) Scorch marks
(c) grounding
(d) correct voltage - ✔✔d
✔✔GFCI protection is required for receptacles in the Attic - ✔✔False
✔✔GFCI protection is required for receptacles in the garage - ✔✔True
✔✔GFCI protection is required for receptacles within how many feet of sinks? - ✔✔6
✔✔Inspectors are required to: inspect condensing units for the cleanliness and
condition of fins - ✔✔True
✔✔Inspectors are required to: observe for the presence and condition of insulation on
air conditioner vapor lines - ✔✔True
✔✔What voltage should be read when sticking the red and black probes of a volt
meter in the small and large slot of an outlet? - ✔✔120 volts
✔✔What would be the concern if you put a volt meter in a home receptacle and the
voltage reading was 242v? - ✔✔There should be a reading of 120v
✔✔Inspectors must observe:
(a) functional water flow at 2 plumbing fixtures operated simultaneously
(b) plumbing vent system termination
(c) functional drainage of plumbing fixtures
(d) all of the above - ✔✔(d) all of the above
✔✔TPRV with a threaded discharge end should be reported as unsafe - ✔✔True
✔✔An item that is not an item of concern for a gas fired water heater is:
(a) the lack of an appropriate electrical disconnect
(b) a water heater that is set on the garage floor
(c) signs of flame roll out
(d) a bright yellow flame - ✔✔(a) the lack of an appropriate electrical disconnect
, ✔✔Inspectors are not required to operate hydrotherapy tubs - ✔✔False
✔✔Inspectors are not required to inspect the whirlpool jets or ports - ✔✔False
✔✔crawlspace outlets require GFCI protection: - ✔✔True
✔✔If found guilty of performing an inspection without a license the penalty is
likely? - ✔✔Class A misdemeanor
✔✔how many apprentices can a Professional inspector have? - ✔✔unlimited
✔✔how many apprentices can a Professional inspector have on different inspections
sites at the exact same time? - ✔✔1
✔✔TREC will not pay out of the Recovery Fund for punitive Damage - ✔✔True
✔✔An inspector that is not following the TREC standards of practice. What should you
do as a licensed inspector? - ✔✔Report him in writing to TREC
✔✔The inspectors ___ must be written on the inspector's report.
(a) business name
(b) realtors name and license number
(c) client's name and phone number
(d) name and license number - ✔✔(d) name and license number
✔✔The TREC Standards of Practice is the ____ level of inspection an inspector may
perform. - ✔✔Minimum
✔✔An inspector has ___ business days to respond to TREC when called upon to be a
witness at a TREC hearing. - ✔✔10
✔✔The inspector shall render a written opinion as to the performance of the
foundation. - ✔✔True
✔✔The inspector shall note all the factors that indicate the foundation is not performing
as intended. - ✔✔True
✔✔An inspector is required to determine accuracy of breaker listing and labeling in
the service panel. - ✔✔False
✔✔There are 9 members of the Texas Real Estate Commission appointed by the
governor and confirmed by the senate, how many members are representatives of
GRADED A+
✔✔The minimum acceptable head room in a stairwell is: - ✔✔80 inches
✔✔The T&P relief line must be a minimum of: - ✔✔The same size or larger than the
opening of the TPRV valve. Usually ¾ inch
✔✔During an inspection, an inspector needs to remove the service panel cover to
determine: Type of branch circuit wiring? - ✔✔True
✔✔During an inspection the inspector finds clothes in a closet touching a
circuit panel. What comments should the inspector write on his/her report? - ✔✔Report
as in need of repair
✔✔Before a Professional Inspector may sponsor an Apprentice, the
Professional must have completed the minimum of how many inspections as a
Professional Inspector? - ✔✔200
✔✔Does an inspector have to test the shower pan? - ✔✔?
✔✔What is the size of a plumbing vent? - ✔✔1 1/4 inches?
✔✔Real estate inspections and inspectors must follow rules Set forth by the state
legislature - ✔✔True
✔✔The inspector is required to provide a written report in the format required by the
state unless a different format is required by an agency of the federal government -
✔✔True
✔✔Roof inspections always require:
(a) Inspecting the roof from the roof surface
(b) Identifying the roof covering material
(c) reporting on the remaining life expectancy of the roofing material
(d) a and b - ✔✔(d) a and b
✔✔Inspectors should report the approximate depth of attic insulation whenever the
insulation is visible - ✔✔True
✔✔Inspectors are required to report: missing storm doors and storm windows -
✔✔False
,✔✔During the inspection of a fireplace, inspectors inspect: presence and adequacy on
non-combustible hearth extension - ✔✔True
✔✔During the inspection of a fireplace, inspectors inspect: presence and condition of
coping or crown flashing, spark arrestor, and rain cap - ✔✔True
✔✔Electrical receptacles are usually not inspected for:
(a) Reverse polarity
(b) Scorch marks
(c) grounding
(d) correct voltage - ✔✔d
✔✔GFCI protection is required for receptacles in the Attic - ✔✔False
✔✔GFCI protection is required for receptacles in the garage - ✔✔True
✔✔GFCI protection is required for receptacles within how many feet of sinks? - ✔✔6
✔✔Inspectors are required to: inspect condensing units for the cleanliness and
condition of fins - ✔✔True
✔✔Inspectors are required to: observe for the presence and condition of insulation on
air conditioner vapor lines - ✔✔True
✔✔What voltage should be read when sticking the red and black probes of a volt
meter in the small and large slot of an outlet? - ✔✔120 volts
✔✔What would be the concern if you put a volt meter in a home receptacle and the
voltage reading was 242v? - ✔✔There should be a reading of 120v
✔✔Inspectors must observe:
(a) functional water flow at 2 plumbing fixtures operated simultaneously
(b) plumbing vent system termination
(c) functional drainage of plumbing fixtures
(d) all of the above - ✔✔(d) all of the above
✔✔TPRV with a threaded discharge end should be reported as unsafe - ✔✔True
✔✔An item that is not an item of concern for a gas fired water heater is:
(a) the lack of an appropriate electrical disconnect
(b) a water heater that is set on the garage floor
(c) signs of flame roll out
(d) a bright yellow flame - ✔✔(a) the lack of an appropriate electrical disconnect
, ✔✔Inspectors are not required to operate hydrotherapy tubs - ✔✔False
✔✔Inspectors are not required to inspect the whirlpool jets or ports - ✔✔False
✔✔crawlspace outlets require GFCI protection: - ✔✔True
✔✔If found guilty of performing an inspection without a license the penalty is
likely? - ✔✔Class A misdemeanor
✔✔how many apprentices can a Professional inspector have? - ✔✔unlimited
✔✔how many apprentices can a Professional inspector have on different inspections
sites at the exact same time? - ✔✔1
✔✔TREC will not pay out of the Recovery Fund for punitive Damage - ✔✔True
✔✔An inspector that is not following the TREC standards of practice. What should you
do as a licensed inspector? - ✔✔Report him in writing to TREC
✔✔The inspectors ___ must be written on the inspector's report.
(a) business name
(b) realtors name and license number
(c) client's name and phone number
(d) name and license number - ✔✔(d) name and license number
✔✔The TREC Standards of Practice is the ____ level of inspection an inspector may
perform. - ✔✔Minimum
✔✔An inspector has ___ business days to respond to TREC when called upon to be a
witness at a TREC hearing. - ✔✔10
✔✔The inspector shall render a written opinion as to the performance of the
foundation. - ✔✔True
✔✔The inspector shall note all the factors that indicate the foundation is not performing
as intended. - ✔✔True
✔✔An inspector is required to determine accuracy of breaker listing and labeling in
the service panel. - ✔✔False
✔✔There are 9 members of the Texas Real Estate Commission appointed by the
governor and confirmed by the senate, how many members are representatives of
