FULL NHIE EXAM PRACTICE Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
9. You plug your circuit tester into an outlet that has
Answer: Unplug the washing ma
Q2
modate a skylight can be re-supported by
Answer: sign
Q3
148. H-clips are used for
Answer: Edge support for roof sheathing
Q4
153. The typical lifespan of most major appliances is
Answer: 10-20 years
Q5
175. 179. When a bedroom window has security bars in-stalled, what should you report?
Answer: Hindrance to emergency egress
Q6
176. 180. What non-contact tool can be used to test for live or a ungrounded circuit?
Answer: Voltage detector
Q7
177. 181. What does a heat pump have that a conventional HVAC unit does not?
Answer: Reversing valve
Q8
178. 182. You observe a regulating device on the house side of the water meter. What is this used for?
Answer: Decreasing pressure
,Q9
Define the relationship between the home buyer and seller
186. Stating that access is the responsibility of the client should be
In the report
In the summary statement
In the Yellow Page ad
In the agreement or contract
Answer: the relationship between the home buyer and seller 186. Stating that access is the
responsibility of the
client should be In the report In the summary statement In the Yellow Page ad In the agreement or
contract is the key concept being assessed
Q10
192. 196. Stair stringers is the support for
Answer: Stair treads
Q11
193. 197. Where would you find a curtain drain on a prop-erty?
Answer: Yard
Q12
194. 198. What is the most important issue when inspect-ing a sprinkler system
Answer: Backflow preventer
Q13
195. 199. Pool gunite is showing through marcite at numer-ous areas. The inspector should
Answer: Report surface damage
Q14
197. Buckling in a horizontal vinyl siding is generally
Answer: B. improper fastening
Q15
198. At what level would water pressure within a sin
Answer: B. 80 psi
, Q16
199. A newer home with electric heat is being inspected
Answer: A. an escape and rescue
Q17
It has a below grade finished basement containing
Answer: opening
Q18
200
Answer: C. 4 inches
Q19
5. Refer to the photograph to answer this question
Answer: D. A contractor should What should an inspector recommend to the client reevaluate the
downspout
garding the conditions shown in relation to the downand recommend repairs spout/rain leader?
Q20
interior side of the foundation
Answer: passing laterally through
Q21
A subpanel in an older house that is wired with
Answer: A. should be connected to
Q22
What is the MINIMUM electrical service drop clear-ance from a residential driveway?
12 feet
13 feet
15 feet
18 feet
ing the furnace or boil
er has deteriorated mortar joints at the bottom
C. a dirty filter
Answer: 12 feet
Q1
9. You plug your circuit tester into an outlet that has
Answer: Unplug the washing ma
Q2
modate a skylight can be re-supported by
Answer: sign
Q3
148. H-clips are used for
Answer: Edge support for roof sheathing
Q4
153. The typical lifespan of most major appliances is
Answer: 10-20 years
Q5
175. 179. When a bedroom window has security bars in-stalled, what should you report?
Answer: Hindrance to emergency egress
Q6
176. 180. What non-contact tool can be used to test for live or a ungrounded circuit?
Answer: Voltage detector
Q7
177. 181. What does a heat pump have that a conventional HVAC unit does not?
Answer: Reversing valve
Q8
178. 182. You observe a regulating device on the house side of the water meter. What is this used for?
Answer: Decreasing pressure
,Q9
Define the relationship between the home buyer and seller
186. Stating that access is the responsibility of the client should be
In the report
In the summary statement
In the Yellow Page ad
In the agreement or contract
Answer: the relationship between the home buyer and seller 186. Stating that access is the
responsibility of the
client should be In the report In the summary statement In the Yellow Page ad In the agreement or
contract is the key concept being assessed
Q10
192. 196. Stair stringers is the support for
Answer: Stair treads
Q11
193. 197. Where would you find a curtain drain on a prop-erty?
Answer: Yard
Q12
194. 198. What is the most important issue when inspect-ing a sprinkler system
Answer: Backflow preventer
Q13
195. 199. Pool gunite is showing through marcite at numer-ous areas. The inspector should
Answer: Report surface damage
Q14
197. Buckling in a horizontal vinyl siding is generally
Answer: B. improper fastening
Q15
198. At what level would water pressure within a sin
Answer: B. 80 psi
, Q16
199. A newer home with electric heat is being inspected
Answer: A. an escape and rescue
Q17
It has a below grade finished basement containing
Answer: opening
Q18
200
Answer: C. 4 inches
Q19
5. Refer to the photograph to answer this question
Answer: D. A contractor should What should an inspector recommend to the client reevaluate the
downspout
garding the conditions shown in relation to the downand recommend repairs spout/rain leader?
Q20
interior side of the foundation
Answer: passing laterally through
Q21
A subpanel in an older house that is wired with
Answer: A. should be connected to
Q22
What is the MINIMUM electrical service drop clear-ance from a residential driveway?
12 feet
13 feet
15 feet
18 feet
ing the furnace or boil
er has deteriorated mortar joints at the bottom
C. a dirty filter
Answer: 12 feet
