National Home Inspector Exam (NHIE) Whole House Practice Quiz
Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
interior supply and return air. When the ambient outdoor conditions are 92 degrees and 50%
humidity, you should suspect
Answer: the outdoor fan running too slowly
Q2
When measuring the temperature differential between supply air and return air in a central air
conditioning system, on a humid summer day the difference should be
5 degree F and 15 degrees F
15 degree F and 20 degrees F
20 degree F and 30 degrees F
30 degree F and 45 degrees F
B. 15 degree F and 20 degrees F
While inspecting a metal framed
building, you observe non-metallic sheathed wire installed through
standard cut-outs. Your report will suggest
Answer: plastic grommets should be installed
Q3
B. the wire must be removed and replaced with bx cable
C. all the wiring must be re-run in rigid conduit from the ceiling
D. all the wiring must be re-run in rigid conduit from the floor
Answer: plastic grommets should be installed
Q4
Which of the following is currently required to be GFCI protected?
Answer: Hydromassage tub
Q5
B. Attic receptacles
C. Bedroom receptacles
D. receptacles in finished basement
Answer: Hydromassage tub
Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
interior supply and return air. When the ambient outdoor conditions are 92 degrees and 50%
humidity, you should suspect
Answer: the outdoor fan running too slowly
Q2
When measuring the temperature differential between supply air and return air in a central air
conditioning system, on a humid summer day the difference should be
5 degree F and 15 degrees F
15 degree F and 20 degrees F
20 degree F and 30 degrees F
30 degree F and 45 degrees F
B. 15 degree F and 20 degrees F
While inspecting a metal framed
building, you observe non-metallic sheathed wire installed through
standard cut-outs. Your report will suggest
Answer: plastic grommets should be installed
Q3
B. the wire must be removed and replaced with bx cable
C. all the wiring must be re-run in rigid conduit from the ceiling
D. all the wiring must be re-run in rigid conduit from the floor
Answer: plastic grommets should be installed
Q4
Which of the following is currently required to be GFCI protected?
Answer: Hydromassage tub
Q5
B. Attic receptacles
C. Bedroom receptacles
D. receptacles in finished basement
Answer: Hydromassage tub
