NHIE EXAM TEST BANK QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS UPDATED
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NHIE EXAM TEST BANK QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS UPDATED
Which of the following is a common maintenance task for a residential refrigeration system - Answer- Clean the condenser coil
The device used to detect the electrical current to that electric heater coil is called - Answer- An a...
NHIE EXAM TEST BANK QUESTIONS
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
UPDATED 2024-2025
Which of the following is a common maintenance task for a residential refrigeration
system - Answer- Clean the condenser coil
The device used to detect the electrical current to that electric heater coil is called -
Answer- An ammeter
A home inspector should probe - Answer- Where decay is suspected
Overhead electrical service should be a minimum of how many feet above a flat roof
subject to foot traffic - Answer- 10 feet
What is a required element of a contract - Answer- Consideration
Conducting a complete and thorough home inspection minimizes the need for - Answer-
Errors and omissions insurance
What is the most common contributing factor to masonry retaining wall movement? -
Answer- Hydrostatic pressure
How are the holes in the rigid foundation drain pipe aligned? - Answer- On the bottom
half of the pipe
What is the most common cause of buckled hardwood flooring in an existing house? -
Answer- Excessive moisture
A newly built ventilated crawlspace with a vapor retarder is required to have one square
foot of net ventilation opening per - Answer- 1500 ft.²
A standard claims made error and omissions insurance policy includes claims filed -
Answer- During the time the policy is in effect
T/F Testing of the garage door with wood block is the approved testing method -
Answer- True
Which is not a type of pool filter? Sand, Pea gravel, cartridge, diatomaceous earth -
Answer- Pea gravel
,What is the most likely indication that an electric water heater lower element has failed?
- Answer- Some hot water, then warm water at all facets
What is the most likely indication that and air source air-conditioning system is near the
end of its service life - Answer- Rust on the condenser components
An 8 foot tall concrete block wall leans in 1/2 inch and is not cracked. The wall is damp
with moderate efflorescence . Who is the best specialist to recommend - Answer- A
landscape contractor
Nails that penetrate the roof sheathing are rusted. Some areas of roof sheathing
present moisture stains and fungal growth. What is the most likely cause of these
conditions - Answer- Air leaking from the house into attic
Earth should slope away from house how many inches in 1 foot? - Answer- 6" in first 10
ft
Siding clearance to ground - Answer- 4" or more
Clarence to ground for stucco - Answer- 6" or more
Fall away from house for hard surfaces (driveways walkways patios) - Answer- 1/4" or
more per ft
Fall away from house for earth per ft - Answer- 5/8" or more
above ___ grade for a patio must have a handrail - Answer- 30"
Trip hazard for concrete - Answer- 1/2" in height
Max rise of a step - Answer- 7 3/4"
Max tread of a stair - Answer- 10"
Maximum difference in height between two risers or two threads - Answer- 3/8"
stair handrail height should be - Answer- Between 34 and 38 inches
And a section of bottom rail, writer, and credit must not pass diameter sphear of -
Answer- 6"
Between balusters should not pass a sphere of - Answer- 4"
Stucco also called - Answer- Exterior plaster
, Vegetation around condenser should be trimmed - Answer- 1 foot around and 3 feet
above
Bed joints run - Answer- Horizontal
Row lock - Answer- Bottom of window break layout
Soldiers - Answer- Top of window break layout
Stretcher - Answer- Row of bricks under rowlock
Head joints run - Answer- Vertical
Weep screed - measurements - Answer- Like flashing for stucco, min 1 inch below joint
at foundation, 4" min to ground, 2" to pavement
Board and batten - Answer- Would strips that cover vertical joints
Boxed cornice - Answer- Eves (enclosed)
Landing or finished floor behind door should be at least - Answer- 36" x 36"
Dutch door - Answer- Top and bottom open independently
Jack Stud - Answer- Attaches to King stud
A poured concrete retaining wall with the weep holes is rotating. What is the most likely
reason for the rotation? - Answer- There is no gravel behind the wall
A poured concrete basement wall has a 1/4 inch wide crack where the wall is going
slightly. Brown stains are below the crack. What is the most likely reason for this
condition? - Answer- The gutters are blocked
A concrete block basement wall has significant efflorescence . What is the most likely
reason for this condition? - Answer- The soil has settled at the foundation
A concrete driveway is half inch higher than the adjacent concrete walkway. What is the
most likely reason for this condition? - Answer- The soil under the walkway it was not
compacted
Which is the most acceptable fastener for concrete and deck ledger to a band board? -
Answer- Half inch diameter hot dripped galvanize steel machine bolt
Muntins - Answer- Vertical bars in the windows (sash)
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