NHIE Practice Test's Questions and Answers

NHIE Practice Test's Questions and Answers What describes partial vapor pressure? A. Water Vapor has a tendency to disperse itself equally in the available air B. Water vapor causes new homes to require house wrap C. Water vapor is a common with forced induction natural gas furnaces D. Water vapor ia an indication of sick house syndrome. - Answer-A. Water vapor has a tendency to disperse itself equally in the available air. To measure carbon monoxide, you should use a(n): A. OC detector B. OC2 detector C. CO2 detector D. CO detector - Answer-D. CO detector The joints on the exterior of the brick chimney should be: EMILLECT 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR ©2024 EMILLECT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER, 2024 Page 2/21 A. Concaved B. Raked C. Open D. Closed - Answer-A. Concaved. To avoid scalding injuries, heating elements should be set to: A. 100F B. 110F C. 120F D. 130F - Answer-C. 120°F. The following plumbing fixture valves should all be operated EXCEPT: A. Shut-off vales B. Hose bibbs C. Sink faucets D. Showers and tubs - Answer-A. Shut-off valves. EMILLECT 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR ©2024 EMILLECT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER, 2024 Page 3/21 The proper slope on a drain line is: A. 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch per foot B. Less than 1/4 inch per foot C. 1 inch per foot D. No slope - Answer-A. 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch per foot. What type of foundation has a large amount of reinforced steel and is known as a floating foundation? A. Pier-and-grade beam foundation system B. "Inverted T" spread footing foundation C. "Battered" foundation footing system D. Mat foundation slab - Answer-D. Mat foundation slab Which of the following is a safety mandate in a remodeled home where a hydro-massage bathtub has been added? A. The faucets must be at the drain end B. The tub area must have a venting fan EMILLECT 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR ©2024 EMILLECT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER, 2024 Page 4/21 C. There must be a vacuum breaker D. There must be a ground fault circuit interrupter - Answer-D. There must be a ground fault circuit interrupter. Looking into an open electric service panel you see a wire with evidence of burning. What should you do? A. You are not responsible for removing electric service panel so this situation will never occur B. Check the wire to see if it is hot and then tighten any loose connections C. Disconnect the wire, cut the burned area off, and strip and reconnect the wire D. Report on the condition, and inform the homeowner that an electrician should review - Answer-D. Report on the condition, and inform the homeowner that an electrician should review. Which of the following is the correct termination where the sloped roof terminates with an EIFS wall? A. Use polyurethane caulking between the gutter and the wall B. Use silicone caulking between the gutter and the wall C. Use kick-out flashing into the gutter EMILLECT 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR ©2024 EMILLECT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER, 2024 Page 5/21 D. Use only step flashing that is overlapped three inches - Answer-C. Use kick-out flashing into the gutter. Two roof trusses passing above an interior hallway have been cut to install a pull-down attic ladder. There is no cracking or indication of distress in the walls or ceilings. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate action? A. This is not a concern since this is no indication of distress B. This is beyond the scope of an inspection and does not need to be reported C. The inspector can evaluate the remaining pieces or th