NHIE 100 Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
19. An ungrounded receptacle may be replaced by a ground fault circuit interrupter installed
A. on the same phase as the receptacle
B. upstream from the receptacle
D. downstream from the receptacle
C. anywhere in the receptacle branch circuit
Answer: B. upstream from the receptacle
Q2
21. In a forced air heating system containing a split system air
conditioner and a humidifier, humidity is reduced by
A running the humidifier in reverse
B. condensation at the condenser coil
C. condensation at the evaporator coil
D. condensation within the compressor
Answer: C. condensation at the evaporator coil
Q3
22. A home inspection report MUST include
A the general life expectancy of the roofing material
B. information on flammability of the roof material
C. the type of roof material and the method of observation
D. the age of the roof
Answer: C. the type of roof material and the method of observation
Q4
26 When an asphalt shingle roof is installed over existing shingles, leakage commonly occurs at the
eaves
penetrations
ridge
hips
Answer: B
, Q5
Where should squash blocks
(web blocking) be found in a wood I-joist floor system?
at bearing ends and load bearing walls above with support girders
below
at bearing ends and all splices
at bearing ends and plumbing penetrations
at perimeter ends, plumbing penetrations, and splices over girders
Answer: A
Q6
Oriented strand board (OSB) is used MOST frequently in
roof, floor, and exterior wall sheathing
walls and interior sheathing
ceramic tile underlayment
vinyl tile underlayment
Answer: A
Q7
Which of the following is NOT a component of wood stairs?
riser
header
stringer
tread
Answer: B
Q8
When inspecting the structural system, the inspector is required to
inspect only the visible components in the attic and crawl space
specify method of structural repairs to the system
report all structural deficiencies observed
determine the cause and origin of the damage
Answer: C
Q9
During a summertime inspection, what could indicate chronic
condensation problems in an attic?
The attic is very warm
There is no vapor retarder on the insulation
There are gray/black stains on the north side roof sheathing
There are mildew stains on the bathroom ceilings
Answer: C
Q1
19. An ungrounded receptacle may be replaced by a ground fault circuit interrupter installed
A. on the same phase as the receptacle
B. upstream from the receptacle
D. downstream from the receptacle
C. anywhere in the receptacle branch circuit
Answer: B. upstream from the receptacle
Q2
21. In a forced air heating system containing a split system air
conditioner and a humidifier, humidity is reduced by
A running the humidifier in reverse
B. condensation at the condenser coil
C. condensation at the evaporator coil
D. condensation within the compressor
Answer: C. condensation at the evaporator coil
Q3
22. A home inspection report MUST include
A the general life expectancy of the roofing material
B. information on flammability of the roof material
C. the type of roof material and the method of observation
D. the age of the roof
Answer: C. the type of roof material and the method of observation
Q4
26 When an asphalt shingle roof is installed over existing shingles, leakage commonly occurs at the
eaves
penetrations
ridge
hips
Answer: B
, Q5
Where should squash blocks
(web blocking) be found in a wood I-joist floor system?
at bearing ends and load bearing walls above with support girders
below
at bearing ends and all splices
at bearing ends and plumbing penetrations
at perimeter ends, plumbing penetrations, and splices over girders
Answer: A
Q6
Oriented strand board (OSB) is used MOST frequently in
roof, floor, and exterior wall sheathing
walls and interior sheathing
ceramic tile underlayment
vinyl tile underlayment
Answer: A
Q7
Which of the following is NOT a component of wood stairs?
riser
header
stringer
tread
Answer: B
Q8
When inspecting the structural system, the inspector is required to
inspect only the visible components in the attic and crawl space
specify method of structural repairs to the system
report all structural deficiencies observed
determine the cause and origin of the damage
Answer: C
Q9
During a summertime inspection, what could indicate chronic
condensation problems in an attic?
The attic is very warm
There is no vapor retarder on the insulation
There are gray/black stains on the north side roof sheathing
There are mildew stains on the bathroom ceilings
Answer: C
