NHIE Structural Practice Test Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
Which single factor causes the most problems with concrete at the time of installation?
Answer: the concrete's thickness is insufficient
Q2
In a 1987 conventional wood-frame house, which one of the following signs (by itself) is a significant
problem?
a hairline crack in the second floor ceiling next to the exterior wall
a hairline crack over the corners of two doorways on the second floor
a long, straight, vertical hairline crack in one room, roughly 1 inch away from the wall corners
A 1/2 inch wide wall/floor separation
D. A 1/2 inch wide wall/floor separation
A main beam that supports floor joists is often called a
Answer: purlin
Q3
B. joist carrier
C. stringer
D. girder
D. girder
Joist bearing on a concrete
foundation must be a minimum of
Answer: 1.5 inches
Q4
B. 2 inches
C. 2.5 inches
D. 3 inches
D. 3 inches
It is discovered that a 3" deep notch is cut at the end of a 2X10 floor joist. The home inspector's report
should include
Answer: nothing about this because it does not exceed 35% of the depth of the joist
Q5
Floor joist bridging
Answer: B. provides lateral support
eliminates floor squeaking
Q1
Which single factor causes the most problems with concrete at the time of installation?
Answer: the concrete's thickness is insufficient
Q2
In a 1987 conventional wood-frame house, which one of the following signs (by itself) is a significant
problem?
a hairline crack in the second floor ceiling next to the exterior wall
a hairline crack over the corners of two doorways on the second floor
a long, straight, vertical hairline crack in one room, roughly 1 inch away from the wall corners
A 1/2 inch wide wall/floor separation
D. A 1/2 inch wide wall/floor separation
A main beam that supports floor joists is often called a
Answer: purlin
Q3
B. joist carrier
C. stringer
D. girder
D. girder
Joist bearing on a concrete
foundation must be a minimum of
Answer: 1.5 inches
Q4
B. 2 inches
C. 2.5 inches
D. 3 inches
D. 3 inches
It is discovered that a 3" deep notch is cut at the end of a 2X10 floor joist. The home inspector's report
should include
Answer: nothing about this because it does not exceed 35% of the depth of the joist
Q5
Floor joist bridging
Answer: B. provides lateral support
eliminates floor squeaking
