National Home Inspector Exam (NHIE) – Whole
House Practice Questions | Latest Update
2026 | Exam Prep PDF | Graded A+
During an inspection of a gas dryer, you observe no exhaust vent. Your report should:
A. Recommend installing a metal dryer duct vented to the exterior.
B. Recommend installing a flexible plastic dryer duct vented to the exterior.
C. Indicate a code violation and state that corrective action should be taken.
D. Indicate that this is not a problem. - correct answerA) Recommend installing a metal
dryer duct vented to the exterior.
A collar tie is found in:
A. the attic near the top plate
B. the basement between floor joists
C. a wall at the intersection of two walls
D. the upper third of the rafter length - correct answerD. the upper third of the rafter
length
A claims made, errors and omissions insurance policy includes claims filed
A. during the time the policy is in effect.
B. after the policy has elapsed.
C. prior to the effective date.
D. while the inspector maintains any required licensing. - correct answerA. during the
time the policy is in effect.
On a previous work day, you left the cover off of the access to the crawl space. A
person fell the next day and was injured. Which of the following insurance types will be
used to pay damages?
A. Bonding.
B. General liability
C. Errors and omissions and broker liability
D. Claims made and occurrence - correct answerB. General liability
A home inspection agreement is most likely to be interpreted using which law?
A. Federal
B. State
C. County
D. Parish - correct answerB. State
, While inspecting a heat pump in the cooling mode, you measure a 28 degree F
differential between the interior supply and return air. When the ambient outdoor
conditions are 92 degrees and 50% humidity, you should suspect
A. the outdoor fan running too slowly.
B. an over heating compressor.
C. a dirty air handler filter.
D. thermostat set too low. - correct answerC. a dirty air handler filter.
When measuring the temperature differential between supply air and return air in a
central air conditioning system, on a humid summer day the difference should be
A. 5 degree F and 15 degrees F.
B. 15 degree F and 20 degrees F.
C. 20 degree F and 30 degrees F.
D. 30 degree F and 45 degrees F. - correct answerB. 15 degree F and 20 degrees F.
While inspecting a metal framed building, you observe non-metallic sheathed wire
installed through standard cut-outs. Your report will suggest
A. plastic grommets should be installed.
B. the wire must be removed and replaced with bx cable.
C. all the wiring must be re-run in rigid conduit from the ceiling.
D. all the wiring must be re-run in rigid conduit from the floor. - correct answerA. plastic
grommets should be installed.
The ampacity of copper-clad aluminum is
A. the same as for copper wiring.
B. higher than for copper wiring.
C. the same as for aluminum wiring.
D. lower than for aluminum wiring. - correct answerC. the same as for aluminum wiring.
Which of the following is currently required to be GFCI protected?
A. Hydromassage tub
B. Attic receptacles
C. Bedroom receptacles
D. receptacles in finished basement - correct answerA. Hydromassage tub
In new construction, the MINIMUM overhead electrical conductor clearances are
A. walkway: 8 feet, roadway: 16 feet, deck: 12 feet
B. walkway: 9 feet, roadway: 15 feet, deck: 10 feet
C. walkway: 10 feet, roadway: 18 feet, deck: 10 feet
House Practice Questions | Latest Update
2026 | Exam Prep PDF | Graded A+
During an inspection of a gas dryer, you observe no exhaust vent. Your report should:
A. Recommend installing a metal dryer duct vented to the exterior.
B. Recommend installing a flexible plastic dryer duct vented to the exterior.
C. Indicate a code violation and state that corrective action should be taken.
D. Indicate that this is not a problem. - correct answerA) Recommend installing a metal
dryer duct vented to the exterior.
A collar tie is found in:
A. the attic near the top plate
B. the basement between floor joists
C. a wall at the intersection of two walls
D. the upper third of the rafter length - correct answerD. the upper third of the rafter
length
A claims made, errors and omissions insurance policy includes claims filed
A. during the time the policy is in effect.
B. after the policy has elapsed.
C. prior to the effective date.
D. while the inspector maintains any required licensing. - correct answerA. during the
time the policy is in effect.
On a previous work day, you left the cover off of the access to the crawl space. A
person fell the next day and was injured. Which of the following insurance types will be
used to pay damages?
A. Bonding.
B. General liability
C. Errors and omissions and broker liability
D. Claims made and occurrence - correct answerB. General liability
A home inspection agreement is most likely to be interpreted using which law?
A. Federal
B. State
C. County
D. Parish - correct answerB. State
, While inspecting a heat pump in the cooling mode, you measure a 28 degree F
differential between the interior supply and return air. When the ambient outdoor
conditions are 92 degrees and 50% humidity, you should suspect
A. the outdoor fan running too slowly.
B. an over heating compressor.
C. a dirty air handler filter.
D. thermostat set too low. - correct answerC. a dirty air handler filter.
When measuring the temperature differential between supply air and return air in a
central air conditioning system, on a humid summer day the difference should be
A. 5 degree F and 15 degrees F.
B. 15 degree F and 20 degrees F.
C. 20 degree F and 30 degrees F.
D. 30 degree F and 45 degrees F. - correct answerB. 15 degree F and 20 degrees F.
While inspecting a metal framed building, you observe non-metallic sheathed wire
installed through standard cut-outs. Your report will suggest
A. plastic grommets should be installed.
B. the wire must be removed and replaced with bx cable.
C. all the wiring must be re-run in rigid conduit from the ceiling.
D. all the wiring must be re-run in rigid conduit from the floor. - correct answerA. plastic
grommets should be installed.
The ampacity of copper-clad aluminum is
A. the same as for copper wiring.
B. higher than for copper wiring.
C. the same as for aluminum wiring.
D. lower than for aluminum wiring. - correct answerC. the same as for aluminum wiring.
Which of the following is currently required to be GFCI protected?
A. Hydromassage tub
B. Attic receptacles
C. Bedroom receptacles
D. receptacles in finished basement - correct answerA. Hydromassage tub
In new construction, the MINIMUM overhead electrical conductor clearances are
A. walkway: 8 feet, roadway: 16 feet, deck: 12 feet
B. walkway: 9 feet, roadway: 15 feet, deck: 10 feet
C. walkway: 10 feet, roadway: 18 feet, deck: 10 feet
