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NHIE Practice QuizCOMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
Terms in this set (84)
Which is most likely to be considered an Correct Answer: gross negligence.
ethical breach by a home inspector? Feedback: NHIE 2015 p.602 NHIE 2019 Vol.2 p.399
A. gross negligence.
B. negligent misrepresentation.
C. ordinary negligence.
D. fraud.
Electric dryer receptacles in older houses: Correct Answer: require their own circuit
A. work with four-wire cords and plugs. Feedback: Manufacturer Installation Instructions. Newer dryers require a 4 wire cord.
B. may share a wire with a 120-volt 2 hots, a neutral and a ground.
receptacle
C. require their own circuit
D. are rated for at least 50 amps
https://app.prolydian.com/api/media/8f878 Correct Answer: Corrosive atmospheres.
6ac-5eb5-e911-80e0-000d3a141e93 Feedback: Oxidizers like bleach, battery charging stations (lead acid), flue gas from
poorly vented appliances, sewer gas , et al. Will corrode copper piping and wiring
There is evidence of heavy coat of
oxidation on the pictured copper water
pipes. What likely caused this condition
A. High humidity in the basement of the
home has caused the rust.
B. Corrosive atmospheres.
C. Pipe was installed that way. It was
exposed to the weather prior to
installation.
D. There is excessive moisture condensing
on the pipes due to leakage.
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Sending the inspection report to which Correct Answer: The buyer's agent.
party is LEAST likely to be considered an Feedback: NHIE 2015 p.613, NHIE 2019 Vol. 2 p.411
ethical breach by a home inspector?
Assume all parties attended the inspection.
A. The client's parents.
B. The buyer's agent.
C. The seller's agent.
D. The seller.
Deck ledger boards with floor joists 16' 6", Correct Answer: properly sized lag bolts every 16 inches.
should be securely attached directly to the Feedback: This is critical to prevent pullout during a excessive load on the deck.
house by IRC18 507.9.1.3
A. properly sized lag bolts every 16 inches.
B. 16d galvanized nails placed every 16
inches.
C. properly sized joist hangers for the
house.
D. properly sized lag bolts into the
foundation ledge.
Minimum access size opening for a crawl Correct Answer: 22" x 30"
space where equipment is installed. Feedback: See NHIE Structural Manual page 239
A. 22" x 30"
B. 20" x 32"
C. 24" x 32"
D. 30" x 30"
Wood bearing on a concrete foundation is Correct Answer: 3 inches
required to have a minimum bearing of : Feedback: NHIEM15 124 NHIE19 V2 - 199
A. 1.5 inches
B. 2 inches
C. 2.5 inches
D. 3 inches
When inspecting a home, you note Correct Answer: Wind shear
horizontal cracks in the foundation wall. Feedback: The other three will definitely cause foundation issues under right
Which of the following would NOT be a conditions. Wind shear will affect the structure above grade. NHIEM15 - 115
cause of overload from the outside? NHIE19V2 - 186
A. Wind shear
B. Frost
C. Soil pressure
D. Backfill
What action would most likely reduce Correct Answer: Compressing the insulation behind an electrical cable
fiberglass batt insulation R value of a stud Feedback: Compressing the insulation reduces the open cell volume to hold heat.
cavity by the largest amount? NHIE15 328 NHIE19 V2 p. 285
A. Compressing the insulation behind an
electrical cable
B. Fluffing the insulation
C. A slice in the Kraft facing
D. Not installing a vapor retarder where
required
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NHIE Practice QuizCOMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
Terms in this set (84)
Which is most likely to be considered an Correct Answer: gross negligence.
ethical breach by a home inspector? Feedback: NHIE 2015 p.602 NHIE 2019 Vol.2 p.399
A. gross negligence.
B. negligent misrepresentation.
C. ordinary negligence.
D. fraud.
Electric dryer receptacles in older houses: Correct Answer: require their own circuit
A. work with four-wire cords and plugs. Feedback: Manufacturer Installation Instructions. Newer dryers require a 4 wire cord.
B. may share a wire with a 120-volt 2 hots, a neutral and a ground.
receptacle
C. require their own circuit
D. are rated for at least 50 amps
https://app.prolydian.com/api/media/8f878 Correct Answer: Corrosive atmospheres.
6ac-5eb5-e911-80e0-000d3a141e93 Feedback: Oxidizers like bleach, battery charging stations (lead acid), flue gas from
poorly vented appliances, sewer gas , et al. Will corrode copper piping and wiring
There is evidence of heavy coat of
oxidation on the pictured copper water
pipes. What likely caused this condition
A. High humidity in the basement of the
home has caused the rust.
B. Corrosive atmospheres.
C. Pipe was installed that way. It was
exposed to the weather prior to
installation.
D. There is excessive moisture condensing
on the pipes due to leakage.
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Sending the inspection report to which Correct Answer: The buyer's agent.
party is LEAST likely to be considered an Feedback: NHIE 2015 p.613, NHIE 2019 Vol. 2 p.411
ethical breach by a home inspector?
Assume all parties attended the inspection.
A. The client's parents.
B. The buyer's agent.
C. The seller's agent.
D. The seller.
Deck ledger boards with floor joists 16' 6", Correct Answer: properly sized lag bolts every 16 inches.
should be securely attached directly to the Feedback: This is critical to prevent pullout during a excessive load on the deck.
house by IRC18 507.9.1.3
A. properly sized lag bolts every 16 inches.
B. 16d galvanized nails placed every 16
inches.
C. properly sized joist hangers for the
house.
D. properly sized lag bolts into the
foundation ledge.
Minimum access size opening for a crawl Correct Answer: 22" x 30"
space where equipment is installed. Feedback: See NHIE Structural Manual page 239
A. 22" x 30"
B. 20" x 32"
C. 24" x 32"
D. 30" x 30"
Wood bearing on a concrete foundation is Correct Answer: 3 inches
required to have a minimum bearing of : Feedback: NHIEM15 124 NHIE19 V2 - 199
A. 1.5 inches
B. 2 inches
C. 2.5 inches
D. 3 inches
When inspecting a home, you note Correct Answer: Wind shear
horizontal cracks in the foundation wall. Feedback: The other three will definitely cause foundation issues under right
Which of the following would NOT be a conditions. Wind shear will affect the structure above grade. NHIEM15 - 115
cause of overload from the outside? NHIE19V2 - 186
A. Wind shear
B. Frost
C. Soil pressure
D. Backfill
What action would most likely reduce Correct Answer: Compressing the insulation behind an electrical cable
fiberglass batt insulation R value of a stud Feedback: Compressing the insulation reduces the open cell volume to hold heat.
cavity by the largest amount? NHIE15 328 NHIE19 V2 p. 285
A. Compressing the insulation behind an
electrical cable
B. Fluffing the insulation
C. A slice in the Kraft facing
D. Not installing a vapor retarder where
required
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