NHIE STUDY GUIDE 2026 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔Acceptable Report Changes - ✔✔- Font not less than 10
- Check Box and Typeface color
- Delete the "Sponsoring Inspector" space if performed by a Professional.
- Add a cover page
- Add footers to each page other than the first
- Add headers to each page
- Add Property Identification and page numbers at the top or bottom of
each page.
- Add Subheadings under items but you cannot renumber or organize
- Delete the "Other" categories when unused.
✔✔Inspection Report Change Restrictions do not apply: - ✔✔- To banks, lenders or
other government agencies that require a different form.
- Re-inspections for the same client.
- Quality Control or Phase inspections but the report must include specific language (
TREC SoP 535.223 1.(4) )
- Inspection of a building or addition not substantially complete
- A single component inspection provided the required statement is on
the first page of the report (TREC SoP 535.223 1.(4) )
✔✔The administrative penalty range of ___ may be assessed
for violations - ✔✔$100 - $1,500 per violation per day for form and administrative
violations
$500 - $3,000 per violation per day for SoP violations, negligence.
$1,000 - $5,000
per violation per day intentional acts, fraud, deceit, lack of E&O insurance
✔✔The Commission may assess an administrative penalty of up to __ times if a person
has a history of previous violations Act. - ✔✔two
✔✔An inspector may depart from the inspection of a component or system required by
the
standards of practice only if: - ✔✔1. the inspector and client agree the item is not to be
inspected
2. the inspector is not qualified to inspect the item
3. conditions prevent inspection, or materials are hazardous to the health or safety of
the inspector, or may cause damage to the property
✔✔If an inspector departs from the inspection of a component or system required by the
standards of practice, the inspector shall: - ✔✔1. Notify the client at the earliest practical
opportunity that the component or system will
,not be inspected; and 2. Make an appropriate notation on the inspection report form,
stating the reason the
component or system was not inspected.
✔✔If the inspector routinely departs from inspection of a component or system required
by the
standards of practice, and the inspector has reason to believe that the property being
inspected
includes that component or system, The inspector: - ✔✔Must notify the client at the
earliest practical opportunity or first contact the inspector makes with the prospective
client.
✔✔The inspector shall: manually test the installed and accessible smoke and carbon
monoxide alarms - ✔✔True
✔✔The inspector shall: report the type of branch circuit conductors - ✔✔True
✔✔The inspector shall report:
(i) the type of heating systems;
(ii) the energy sources; - ✔✔True
✔✔The inspector shall:
report water service... - ✔✔(i) location of water meter;
(ii) location of homeowners main water supply shutoff valve; and
(iii) static water pressure
✔✔Dielectric union - ✔✔To connect two dissimilar metal pipes, to prevent corrosion.
✔✔If the size of the Temperature Pressure Releif valve (TPR) is ¾ inch, what size does
the pipe have to be for discharge? - ✔✔3/4 inch, the same.
✔✔The inspector is not required to: verify the effectiveness of the temperature and
pressure relief valve, discharge piping, or pan drain pipes - ✔✔True
✔✔The inspector is not required to: operate the temperature and pressure relief valve
if? - ✔✔the operation of the valve may, in the inspector's reasonable judgment, cause
damage to persons or property
✔✔Evaporative cooler: What is the best example of a cross connection? - ✔✔Water in
pan back flowing to service due to gravity
✔✔report as Deficient: water pressure in excess of ___ PSI - ✔✔80
,✔✔Water Heaters: The inspector shall report: - ✔✔(I) the energy source;
(II) the capacity of the units;
✔✔What to do if a downdraft stove top is venting to the exterior under the slab in a
PVC pipe. - ✔✔Report as deficient, Improper duct material.
✔✔Ovens should be reported as deficient if thermostat accuracy is within ___ - ✔✔25
degrees of a setting of 350
✔✔Microwaves: The inspector shall inspect built-in units and report as Deficient: - ✔✔1)
inoperative units;
(2) deficiencies in performance or mounting; and
(3) missing or damaged components.
✔✔Bathroom Exhaust and heaters: ducts that do not terminate outside the building
should be: - ✔✔reported as deficient
✔✔Garage doors operators: photoelectric sensors must be located - ✔✔less than six
inches from the garage floor
✔✔Dryer Exhaust pipe must be smooth on the inside - ✔✔True
✔✔Irrigation systems: The inspector shall manually operate... - ✔✔all zones or stations
on the system through the controller
✔✔Irrigation systems - Report as deficient: - ✔✔(i) the absence of a rain or moisture
sensor,
(ii) inoperative zone valves;
(iii) surface water leaks;
(iv) the absence of a backflow prevention device;
(v) the absence of shut-off valves between the water meter and backflow device;
(vi) deficiencies in the performance and mounting of the controller;
(vii) missing or damaged components; and
(viii) deficiencies in the performance of the water emission devices; such as, sprayer
heads.
✔✔Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs - The Inspector Shall report: - ✔✔The type of construction
✔✔Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs - The Inspector Shall report as deficient: - ✔✔(i) the presence
of a single blockable main drain (potential entrapment hazard);
(ii) electrical equipment that lacks bonding;
(iii) safety barriers
(iv) water leaks in above-ground pipes and equipment;
(v) absence/failures of ground-fault circuit interrupter
, protection devices
(vi) deficiencies in surfaces, steps, rails, and all other equipment.
✔✔Water Wells - The inspector shall:
(A) operate at least two fixtures simultaneously;
(B) recommend or arrange to have performed coliform testing;
(C) report: - ✔✔(i) the type of pump and storage equipment;
(ii) the proximity of any known septic system;
(iii) Deficiencies in pressure, flow, condition of equipment. Drainage and clearances.
✔✔Septic Systems - The Inspector shall Report: - ✔✔(i) the type of system;
(ii) the location of the drain or distribution field;
(iii) the proximity of any known water wells, underground cisterns, water supply lines,
bodies of water, sharp slopes or breaks, easement lines, property lines, soil
absorption systems, swimming pools, or sprinkler systems;
✔✔buyer is out of town and agent sets up the inspection with you. Who signs the
inspection
agreement? - ✔✔The Agent who is acting as an "Authorized agent for the client"
✔✔The inspection report shall include:
(1) the name and license number of each inspector who participated
(2) the address or other unique description of the property on each page of the report;
and
(3) the client's name. - ✔✔True
✔✔When inspecting cooling equipment, the inspector shall report the type of refrigerant.
- ✔✔False
✔✔The job of the inspector is to: - ✔✔Disclose the condition of the property
✔✔The inspector is not required to enter a crawl space if the width of the
access opening is less than: - ✔✔2 feet
✔✔The inspector is not required to: Determine the presence of, or extent or type of,
insulation or vapor barrier
in the exterior walls - ✔✔True
✔✔Is an Inspector required to Determine the remaining life expectancy of the roof
covering - ✔✔No
✔✔Dead Front - ✔✔The types of connectors which do not allow accidental contact with
the wire terminals.
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔Acceptable Report Changes - ✔✔- Font not less than 10
- Check Box and Typeface color
- Delete the "Sponsoring Inspector" space if performed by a Professional.
- Add a cover page
- Add footers to each page other than the first
- Add headers to each page
- Add Property Identification and page numbers at the top or bottom of
each page.
- Add Subheadings under items but you cannot renumber or organize
- Delete the "Other" categories when unused.
✔✔Inspection Report Change Restrictions do not apply: - ✔✔- To banks, lenders or
other government agencies that require a different form.
- Re-inspections for the same client.
- Quality Control or Phase inspections but the report must include specific language (
TREC SoP 535.223 1.(4) )
- Inspection of a building or addition not substantially complete
- A single component inspection provided the required statement is on
the first page of the report (TREC SoP 535.223 1.(4) )
✔✔The administrative penalty range of ___ may be assessed
for violations - ✔✔$100 - $1,500 per violation per day for form and administrative
violations
$500 - $3,000 per violation per day for SoP violations, negligence.
$1,000 - $5,000
per violation per day intentional acts, fraud, deceit, lack of E&O insurance
✔✔The Commission may assess an administrative penalty of up to __ times if a person
has a history of previous violations Act. - ✔✔two
✔✔An inspector may depart from the inspection of a component or system required by
the
standards of practice only if: - ✔✔1. the inspector and client agree the item is not to be
inspected
2. the inspector is not qualified to inspect the item
3. conditions prevent inspection, or materials are hazardous to the health or safety of
the inspector, or may cause damage to the property
✔✔If an inspector departs from the inspection of a component or system required by the
standards of practice, the inspector shall: - ✔✔1. Notify the client at the earliest practical
opportunity that the component or system will
,not be inspected; and 2. Make an appropriate notation on the inspection report form,
stating the reason the
component or system was not inspected.
✔✔If the inspector routinely departs from inspection of a component or system required
by the
standards of practice, and the inspector has reason to believe that the property being
inspected
includes that component or system, The inspector: - ✔✔Must notify the client at the
earliest practical opportunity or first contact the inspector makes with the prospective
client.
✔✔The inspector shall: manually test the installed and accessible smoke and carbon
monoxide alarms - ✔✔True
✔✔The inspector shall: report the type of branch circuit conductors - ✔✔True
✔✔The inspector shall report:
(i) the type of heating systems;
(ii) the energy sources; - ✔✔True
✔✔The inspector shall:
report water service... - ✔✔(i) location of water meter;
(ii) location of homeowners main water supply shutoff valve; and
(iii) static water pressure
✔✔Dielectric union - ✔✔To connect two dissimilar metal pipes, to prevent corrosion.
✔✔If the size of the Temperature Pressure Releif valve (TPR) is ¾ inch, what size does
the pipe have to be for discharge? - ✔✔3/4 inch, the same.
✔✔The inspector is not required to: verify the effectiveness of the temperature and
pressure relief valve, discharge piping, or pan drain pipes - ✔✔True
✔✔The inspector is not required to: operate the temperature and pressure relief valve
if? - ✔✔the operation of the valve may, in the inspector's reasonable judgment, cause
damage to persons or property
✔✔Evaporative cooler: What is the best example of a cross connection? - ✔✔Water in
pan back flowing to service due to gravity
✔✔report as Deficient: water pressure in excess of ___ PSI - ✔✔80
,✔✔Water Heaters: The inspector shall report: - ✔✔(I) the energy source;
(II) the capacity of the units;
✔✔What to do if a downdraft stove top is venting to the exterior under the slab in a
PVC pipe. - ✔✔Report as deficient, Improper duct material.
✔✔Ovens should be reported as deficient if thermostat accuracy is within ___ - ✔✔25
degrees of a setting of 350
✔✔Microwaves: The inspector shall inspect built-in units and report as Deficient: - ✔✔1)
inoperative units;
(2) deficiencies in performance or mounting; and
(3) missing or damaged components.
✔✔Bathroom Exhaust and heaters: ducts that do not terminate outside the building
should be: - ✔✔reported as deficient
✔✔Garage doors operators: photoelectric sensors must be located - ✔✔less than six
inches from the garage floor
✔✔Dryer Exhaust pipe must be smooth on the inside - ✔✔True
✔✔Irrigation systems: The inspector shall manually operate... - ✔✔all zones or stations
on the system through the controller
✔✔Irrigation systems - Report as deficient: - ✔✔(i) the absence of a rain or moisture
sensor,
(ii) inoperative zone valves;
(iii) surface water leaks;
(iv) the absence of a backflow prevention device;
(v) the absence of shut-off valves between the water meter and backflow device;
(vi) deficiencies in the performance and mounting of the controller;
(vii) missing or damaged components; and
(viii) deficiencies in the performance of the water emission devices; such as, sprayer
heads.
✔✔Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs - The Inspector Shall report: - ✔✔The type of construction
✔✔Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs - The Inspector Shall report as deficient: - ✔✔(i) the presence
of a single blockable main drain (potential entrapment hazard);
(ii) electrical equipment that lacks bonding;
(iii) safety barriers
(iv) water leaks in above-ground pipes and equipment;
(v) absence/failures of ground-fault circuit interrupter
, protection devices
(vi) deficiencies in surfaces, steps, rails, and all other equipment.
✔✔Water Wells - The inspector shall:
(A) operate at least two fixtures simultaneously;
(B) recommend or arrange to have performed coliform testing;
(C) report: - ✔✔(i) the type of pump and storage equipment;
(ii) the proximity of any known septic system;
(iii) Deficiencies in pressure, flow, condition of equipment. Drainage and clearances.
✔✔Septic Systems - The Inspector shall Report: - ✔✔(i) the type of system;
(ii) the location of the drain or distribution field;
(iii) the proximity of any known water wells, underground cisterns, water supply lines,
bodies of water, sharp slopes or breaks, easement lines, property lines, soil
absorption systems, swimming pools, or sprinkler systems;
✔✔buyer is out of town and agent sets up the inspection with you. Who signs the
inspection
agreement? - ✔✔The Agent who is acting as an "Authorized agent for the client"
✔✔The inspection report shall include:
(1) the name and license number of each inspector who participated
(2) the address or other unique description of the property on each page of the report;
and
(3) the client's name. - ✔✔True
✔✔When inspecting cooling equipment, the inspector shall report the type of refrigerant.
- ✔✔False
✔✔The job of the inspector is to: - ✔✔Disclose the condition of the property
✔✔The inspector is not required to enter a crawl space if the width of the
access opening is less than: - ✔✔2 feet
✔✔The inspector is not required to: Determine the presence of, or extent or type of,
insulation or vapor barrier
in the exterior walls - ✔✔True
✔✔Is an Inspector required to Determine the remaining life expectancy of the roof
covering - ✔✔No
✔✔Dead Front - ✔✔The types of connectors which do not allow accidental contact with
the wire terminals.
