NSPIRE EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM|
COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST
RECENT!!)
Question 1
A missing smoke detector in a bedroom is cited as:
A) A non-life-threatening issue
B) A life-threatening health and safety violation
C) Habitability only
D) No violation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Smoke detectors are critical life-safety devices.
NSPIRE mandates working smoke detectors in all sleeping areas.
A missing unit is automatically classified as a Life-Health-Safety
(LHS) violation, the most severe category.
Question 2
Carbon monoxide (CO) detector placement is required:
A) Only in units with gas appliances
B) In all units regardless of fuel source
C) Only in basements
D) Only if local code requires
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,Correct Answer: A
Rationale: NSPIRE requires CO detectors only in dwelling units
with a fuel-burning appliance (gas stove, furnace, water heater)
or an attached garage. Units with only electric appliances do not
require CO detectors.
Question 3
A gas water heater flue pipe disconnected at the top:
A) General deficiency
B) LHS violation – carbon monoxide risk
C) No violation if basement is unoccupied
D) Maintenance issue only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A disconnected flue pipe allows carbon monoxide to
vent into the living space instead of outdoors. This is an
immediate life-threatening LHS violation.
Question 4
A gap of 1 inch under an entry door to the exterior:
A) Acceptable if screen door present
B) Pest entry risk – general violation
C) LHS violation
D) No violation
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,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NSPIRE identifies gaps >1/2 inch under exterior doors
as potential pest/vermin entry points, classified as a general
deficiency (not automatically LHS unless vermin are present).
Question 5
No handrail on interior stairs with 4 or more risers:
A) LHS violation
B) General deficiency
C) No violation if under 6 risers
D) Optional
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Missing handrail on stairs with ≥4 risers creates a fall
hazard, classified as LHS due to risk of serious injury.
Question 6
A broken window in a child’s bedroom on the 2nd floor:
A) General deficiency
B) LHS – fall risk
C) No violation if screen intact
D) Tenant responsibility
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Broken glass + potential fall hazard for a child makes
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, this LHS. NSPIRE does not require window guards but broken
operable windows near floor level are dangerous.
Question 7
Exposed electrical wires coming from a wall outlet with no cover
plate:
A) General deficiency
B) LHS – shock/fire hazard
C) No violation if wires are low voltage
D) Requires tenant to avoid touching
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Any exposed, uninsulated electrical wiring accessible
to occupants is an immediate shock and fire hazard – LHS.
Question 8
Mold covering less than 10 sq. ft. in a bathroom corner:
A) No violation
B) General deficiency – moisture
C) LHS if tenant has asthma
D) LHS regardless of size
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Small patches of mold (<10 sq ft) are general
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COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST
RECENT!!)
Question 1
A missing smoke detector in a bedroom is cited as:
A) A non-life-threatening issue
B) A life-threatening health and safety violation
C) Habitability only
D) No violation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Smoke detectors are critical life-safety devices.
NSPIRE mandates working smoke detectors in all sleeping areas.
A missing unit is automatically classified as a Life-Health-Safety
(LHS) violation, the most severe category.
Question 2
Carbon monoxide (CO) detector placement is required:
A) Only in units with gas appliances
B) In all units regardless of fuel source
C) Only in basements
D) Only if local code requires
1
,Correct Answer: A
Rationale: NSPIRE requires CO detectors only in dwelling units
with a fuel-burning appliance (gas stove, furnace, water heater)
or an attached garage. Units with only electric appliances do not
require CO detectors.
Question 3
A gas water heater flue pipe disconnected at the top:
A) General deficiency
B) LHS violation – carbon monoxide risk
C) No violation if basement is unoccupied
D) Maintenance issue only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A disconnected flue pipe allows carbon monoxide to
vent into the living space instead of outdoors. This is an
immediate life-threatening LHS violation.
Question 4
A gap of 1 inch under an entry door to the exterior:
A) Acceptable if screen door present
B) Pest entry risk – general violation
C) LHS violation
D) No violation
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,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NSPIRE identifies gaps >1/2 inch under exterior doors
as potential pest/vermin entry points, classified as a general
deficiency (not automatically LHS unless vermin are present).
Question 5
No handrail on interior stairs with 4 or more risers:
A) LHS violation
B) General deficiency
C) No violation if under 6 risers
D) Optional
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Missing handrail on stairs with ≥4 risers creates a fall
hazard, classified as LHS due to risk of serious injury.
Question 6
A broken window in a child’s bedroom on the 2nd floor:
A) General deficiency
B) LHS – fall risk
C) No violation if screen intact
D) Tenant responsibility
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Broken glass + potential fall hazard for a child makes
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, this LHS. NSPIRE does not require window guards but broken
operable windows near floor level are dangerous.
Question 7
Exposed electrical wires coming from a wall outlet with no cover
plate:
A) General deficiency
B) LHS – shock/fire hazard
C) No violation if wires are low voltage
D) Requires tenant to avoid touching
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Any exposed, uninsulated electrical wiring accessible
to occupants is an immediate shock and fire hazard – LHS.
Question 8
Mold covering less than 10 sq. ft. in a bathroom corner:
A) No violation
B) General deficiency – moisture
C) LHS if tenant has asthma
D) LHS regardless of size
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Small patches of mold (<10 sq ft) are general
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