National Home Inspector Exam (NHIE) Whole House Practice Quiz Questions and Answers

During an inspection of a gas dryer, you observe no exhaust vent. Your report should: A. Recommend installing a metal dryer duct vented to the exterior. B. Recommend installing a flexible plastic dryer duct vented to the exterior. C. Indicate a code violation and state that corrective action should be taken. D. Indicate that this is not a problem. - Answer- A) Recommend installing a metal dryer duct vented to the exterior. A collar tie is found in: A. the attic near the top plate B. the basement between floor joists C. a wall at the intersection of two walls D. the upper third of the rafter length - Answer- D. the upper third of the rafter length A claims made, errors and omissions insurance policy includes claims filed A. during the time the policy is in effect. B. after the policy has elapsed. C. prior to the effective date. D. while the inspector maintains any required licensing. - Answer- A. during the time the policy is in effect. On a previous work day, you left the cover off of the access to the crawl space. A person fell the next day and was injured. Which of the following insurance types will be used to pay damages? A. Bonding. B. General liability C. Errors and omissions and broker liability D. Claims made and occurrence - Answer- B. General liability A home inspection agreement is most likely to be interpreted using which law? A. Federal B. State C. County D. Parish - Answer- B. State While inspecting a heat pump in the cooling mode, you measure a 28 degree F differential between the interior supply and return air. When the ambient outdoor conditions are 92 degrees and 50% humidity, you should suspect A. the outdoor fan running too slowly. B. an over heating compressor. C. a dirty air handler filter. D. thermostat set too low. - Answer- C. a dirty air handler filter. 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 A. 5 degree F and 15 degrees F. B. 15 degree F and 20 degrees F. C. 20 degree F and 30 degrees F. D. 30 degree F and 45 degrees F. - Answer- 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 A. plastic grommets should be installed. 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- A. plastic grommets should be installed. The ampacity of copper-clad aluminum is A. the same as for copper wiring. B. higher than for copper wiring. C. the same as for aluminum wiring. D. lower than for aluminum wiring. - Answer- C. the same as for aluminum wiring. Which of the following is currently required to be GFCI protected? A. Hydromassage tub B. Attic receptacles C. Bedroom receptacles D. receptacles in finished basement - Answer- A. Hydromassage tub In new construction, the MINIMUM overhead electrical conductor clearances are A. walkway: 8 feet, roadway: 16 feet, deck: 12 feet B. walkway: 9 feet, roadway: 15 feet, deck: 10 feet C. walkway: 10 feet, roadway: 18 feet, deck: 10 feet D. walkway: 12 feet, roadway: 20 feet, deck: 12 feet - Answer- C. walkway: 10 feet, roadway: 18 feet, deck: 10 feet A GFCI functions by sensing A. an overcurrent condition. B. a current imbalance. C. a short circuit. D. an open neutral. - Answer- B. a current imbalance. Looking into an open electric service panel you see a wire with charred insulation. 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 repair. - Answer- D. Report on the condition, and inform the homeowner that an electrician should repair. Which type overcurrent devices are not allowed in new construction? A. Edison base fuses B. Cartridge fuses C. circuit breakers D. half size reakers - Answer- A. Edison base fuses Reversed polarity in a receptacle means: A. the receptacle is installed upside down. B. the hot and neutral conductors are reversed C. the hot and equipment-grounding conductors are reversed D. the hot and equipment-grounding conductors are reversed - Answer- B. the hot and neutral conductors are reversed Ivy has grown across the entire exterior brick wall surfaces of a one-family house. The home inspector should report that the ivy: A. Will increase the resale value. B. Will keep the home cooler in the summer. C. Could cause damage to the surface and recommend removal. D. Needs additional maintenance and support to remain on the wall surfaces. - Answer- C. Could cause damage to the surface and recommend removal. In a 1987 conventional wood-frame