NHIE Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
The minimum run for a residential stair treat is
Answer: 9 Inches
Q2
The V-3 rule states that a wall can usually be consid-ered unsafe if it leans to such an extent that a
plumb line passing through its center of gravity does not fall inside the middle
Answer: of its base
Q3
What is the definition of a Collar beam?
Answer: Nominal 1 or 2-inch-thich members which connect opposite roof rafters
Q4
sonry fireplace be?
Answer: tend 6 inches beyond the
Q5
asphalt shingles?
Answer: 2:12
Q6
41. How far above grade should a concrete slab extend?
Answer: At least 6"
Q7
42. If your standard reporting form does not include a section for a defect that you observe, you
should
Answer: Report the defect verbally and make a note of it on
the report
, Q8
43. Resting lintels are found over the top of?
Answer: Windows
Q9
46. Which of the following is correct regarding notching wood joists?
Answer: Notching not permitted in middle 1/3 spam
Q10
47. GFCI circuitry continuously monitors
Answer: Current in the hot and
neutral wires to make sure
they match
Q11
48. What is the term used to describe when 2 black wires are connected to a single fuse?
Answer: Double tap
Q12
49. How many years must home inspection records be kept by the home inspector?
Answer: 3 years
Q13
50
Answer: 36 inches
Q14
What is the purpose of a plumbing trap?
Answer: To retain a small amount
Q15
Gold deck screws are designed to resist
Answer: Withdrawal
Q1
The minimum run for a residential stair treat is
Answer: 9 Inches
Q2
The V-3 rule states that a wall can usually be consid-ered unsafe if it leans to such an extent that a
plumb line passing through its center of gravity does not fall inside the middle
Answer: of its base
Q3
What is the definition of a Collar beam?
Answer: Nominal 1 or 2-inch-thich members which connect opposite roof rafters
Q4
sonry fireplace be?
Answer: tend 6 inches beyond the
Q5
asphalt shingles?
Answer: 2:12
Q6
41. How far above grade should a concrete slab extend?
Answer: At least 6"
Q7
42. If your standard reporting form does not include a section for a defect that you observe, you
should
Answer: Report the defect verbally and make a note of it on
the report
, Q8
43. Resting lintels are found over the top of?
Answer: Windows
Q9
46. Which of the following is correct regarding notching wood joists?
Answer: Notching not permitted in middle 1/3 spam
Q10
47. GFCI circuitry continuously monitors
Answer: Current in the hot and
neutral wires to make sure
they match
Q11
48. What is the term used to describe when 2 black wires are connected to a single fuse?
Answer: Double tap
Q12
49. How many years must home inspection records be kept by the home inspector?
Answer: 3 years
Q13
50
Answer: 36 inches
Q14
What is the purpose of a plumbing trap?
Answer: To retain a small amount
Q15
Gold deck screws are designed to resist
Answer: Withdrawal
