HOME INSPECTOR NATIONAL PREP
UPATE;( CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ How far from the foundation should the roof drainage system discharge
water?a. >2 ft or into a drain pipeb. >3 ft or into a drain pipec. >4 ft or into a
drain piped. >5 ft or into a drain pipe.
Answer: >5 ft or into a drain pipe
◍ What is the minimum slope requirement of a roof with asphalt shingles?.
Answer: ≥2:12
◍ Which of the following is not normally checked during aluminum siding
inspection?
A. Check for loose, bent, cracked, or broken pieces.
B. Inspect all caulked joints.
C. Check for such grounding (code requirement).
D. Inspect the wood behind the siding by removing a piece..
Answer: Inspect the wood behind the siding by removing a piece.
◍ An inspector notes that the heat pump is not functioning and that the
condensate pan under the air handler is full of water. Why might these two
things be related?.
Answer: The full condensate pan tripped a condensate overflow switch. The
unit turned off in order to ensure that condensate did not spill.
◍ It is important to maintain a positive grade away from the structure of at
LEAST _______ inch drop per foot for six feet.
A. 1/4
B. 1/2
C. 3/4
, D. 1.
Answer: 1
◍ _______ is a benefit or right for which the parties to a contract must bargain.
A. Consideration
B. Act of God
C. lis pendens
D. Contractual Indemnification.
Answer: Consideration
◍ OSB Siding isa. Fiber Cement b. A type of plywood.c. A type of
waferboard.d. A type of hardboard..
Answer: C. A type of wafer board
◍ In which of the following locations are ground-fault circuit interceptors
(GFCI) required?a. All bathroom outletsb. All outdoor outletsc. All
countertop outletsd. All of the above.
Answer: All of the above
◍ What are the types of heat that must be taken into account when calculating
the cooling loads for an HVAC system?a. Sensible and radiant heat b.
Radiant and conductive heat c. Conductive and latent heat d. Sensible and
latent heat.
Answer: Sensible and latent heat
◍ A 8-AWG copper wire corresponds to _____-amp fuse size..
Answer: 40
◍ A butterfly roof has a ______________.
A. traditional look
B. ridge
C. field
D. valley.
Answer: valley
◍ A "technically exhaustive" inspection uses measurements, tests, calculations
and instruments to gather information on the structure under inspection..
, Answer: True
◍ _______ definition: One who has contracted to be responsible for another,
especially one who assumes responsibilities or debts in the event of default?.
Answer: Surety
◍ A butterfly roof has a ______________..
Answer: valley
◍ A bathroom light switch that is reachable from the tub or shower should be
____________..
Answer: Moved
◍ A 3-phase electrical system has ___ poles.
A. two
B. four
C. six
D. three.
Answer: Three
◍ _______ is a benefit or right for which the parties to a contract must
bargain..
Answer: Consideration
◍ How far above a showerhead should the waterproof material in a bathroom
extend?.
Answer: ≥ 3"
◍ What is the proper slope for a horizontal drain pipe?.
Answer: Anywhere from 1/8:1 to 1/2:1
◍ One is inspecting an EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finishing System) wall
system for deficiencies. Where would these be most likely to occur?.
Answer: At the corners of the installation, such as around windows
◍ Federal and state regulations both require certain warnings to be
conspicuous. As a home inspector, you will often have to determine whether
or not hazardous components are adequately labeled. Which of the
UPATE;( CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ How far from the foundation should the roof drainage system discharge
water?a. >2 ft or into a drain pipeb. >3 ft or into a drain pipec. >4 ft or into a
drain piped. >5 ft or into a drain pipe.
Answer: >5 ft or into a drain pipe
◍ What is the minimum slope requirement of a roof with asphalt shingles?.
Answer: ≥2:12
◍ Which of the following is not normally checked during aluminum siding
inspection?
A. Check for loose, bent, cracked, or broken pieces.
B. Inspect all caulked joints.
C. Check for such grounding (code requirement).
D. Inspect the wood behind the siding by removing a piece..
Answer: Inspect the wood behind the siding by removing a piece.
◍ An inspector notes that the heat pump is not functioning and that the
condensate pan under the air handler is full of water. Why might these two
things be related?.
Answer: The full condensate pan tripped a condensate overflow switch. The
unit turned off in order to ensure that condensate did not spill.
◍ It is important to maintain a positive grade away from the structure of at
LEAST _______ inch drop per foot for six feet.
A. 1/4
B. 1/2
C. 3/4
, D. 1.
Answer: 1
◍ _______ is a benefit or right for which the parties to a contract must bargain.
A. Consideration
B. Act of God
C. lis pendens
D. Contractual Indemnification.
Answer: Consideration
◍ OSB Siding isa. Fiber Cement b. A type of plywood.c. A type of
waferboard.d. A type of hardboard..
Answer: C. A type of wafer board
◍ In which of the following locations are ground-fault circuit interceptors
(GFCI) required?a. All bathroom outletsb. All outdoor outletsc. All
countertop outletsd. All of the above.
Answer: All of the above
◍ What are the types of heat that must be taken into account when calculating
the cooling loads for an HVAC system?a. Sensible and radiant heat b.
Radiant and conductive heat c. Conductive and latent heat d. Sensible and
latent heat.
Answer: Sensible and latent heat
◍ A 8-AWG copper wire corresponds to _____-amp fuse size..
Answer: 40
◍ A butterfly roof has a ______________.
A. traditional look
B. ridge
C. field
D. valley.
Answer: valley
◍ A "technically exhaustive" inspection uses measurements, tests, calculations
and instruments to gather information on the structure under inspection..
, Answer: True
◍ _______ definition: One who has contracted to be responsible for another,
especially one who assumes responsibilities or debts in the event of default?.
Answer: Surety
◍ A butterfly roof has a ______________..
Answer: valley
◍ A bathroom light switch that is reachable from the tub or shower should be
____________..
Answer: Moved
◍ A 3-phase electrical system has ___ poles.
A. two
B. four
C. six
D. three.
Answer: Three
◍ _______ is a benefit or right for which the parties to a contract must
bargain..
Answer: Consideration
◍ How far above a showerhead should the waterproof material in a bathroom
extend?.
Answer: ≥ 3"
◍ What is the proper slope for a horizontal drain pipe?.
Answer: Anywhere from 1/8:1 to 1/2:1
◍ One is inspecting an EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finishing System) wall
system for deficiencies. Where would these be most likely to occur?.
Answer: At the corners of the installation, such as around windows
◍ Federal and state regulations both require certain warnings to be
conspicuous. As a home inspector, you will often have to determine whether
or not hazardous components are adequately labeled. Which of the
