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NHIE Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions


Which of the following best describes the statement shown below that appears in a typical

home inspection report? "the water heater is in good condition for its age." - Answer✔✔-

Conclusion


Which of the following conditions would be least critical to your client's safety? - Answer✔✔-A

pin hole inn the heat exchanger


It is important to maintain a positive grade away from a structure of at least _____ inch drop

per foot for the first six feet. - Answer✔✔-1


The minimum run for a residential stair tread is: - Answer✔✔-9 in


Standard three light electrical testers are not 100% reliable because: - Answer✔✔-Three light

testers will not detect multiple wiring problems


Bulging plaster is observed high up on several bedroom walls. The primary concern is the

bulging plaster is a(n): - Answer✔✔-Potential safety hazard


When calculating the cooling loads for an HVAC system, what are the types of heat transfer that

must be taken into account? - Answer✔✔-Sensible and latent heat


Which of the following materials would be most likely to have the highest R-value? -

Answer✔✔-6" fiberglass batt insulation


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As home inspector, you can often determine the approximate age of a home by observing how

it was constructed. Which of the following choices represents the method of construction that

is the oldest? - Answer✔✔-Post and beam construction


Which of the following locations is often prone to a deficiency when inspecting Exterior

Insulation and Finishing (EIFS) wall system? - Answer✔✔-At the corners of the installation

(around windows)


During an inspection, you observe that a heat pump is not working and also that the

condensate pan under the air handler is full of water. What probably happened? - Answer✔✔-

Since the pan was full, the condensate overflow switch turned the unit off in order to ensure

that condensate did not spill.


Home inspectors can never be sued because they are protected by the latest codes and

jurisdiction. - Answer✔✔-False


Fill in the Blank: The V-3 rule states that a wall can usually be considered unsafe if it leans to

such an extent that a plumb line passing through its center of gravity does not fall inside the

middle ______ of its base. - Answer✔✔-One-third


What is the definition of a Collar beam? - Answer✔✔-Nominal 1 or 2 inch thick members which

connect opposite roof rafters


Which of the following is not up to code? - Answer✔✔-Egress windows must have a clear height

of at least 16 in



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Which of the following is not normally checked during aluminum siding inspection? -

Answer✔✔-Removing a piece of siding in order to inspect the wood behind it


When inspecting a home, you observe a whitish, cottony growth on the surface of the

baseboards. Which of the following types of fungi is most likely the cause? - Answer✔✔-White-

rot fungi


Which should never be included in your report after a pool inspection? - Answer✔✔-The risk

and probability of children falling in the pool


Which of the following is a benefit or right for which the parties to a contract must bargain? -

Answer✔✔-Consideration


One who has contracted to be responsible for another or one who assumes responsibilities or

debts in the event of default is know as the: - Answer✔✔-Surety


Which of the following is not a solid fuel heating device? - Answer✔✔-An electric heater


Is the roofing material on a house considered a part of the roof drainage system? - Answer✔✔-

No


As a home inspector, you are required to observe and or test all of the readily accessible

components of each system. Which of the following is not considered to be a readily accessible

component of a room? - Answer✔✔-Nails and screws in the floor


According to the International Residential Code (IRC), rafters are to be fastened to ridge boards

or gusset plates if the pitch of the roof is greater than equal to what angle? - Answer✔✔-3/12


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As an inspector, when you observe a component, you are making this type of examination: -

Answer✔✔-Visual


How large should the footing and foundation for a masonry fireplace be? - Answer✔✔-> 12

inches thick and extend 6 inches beyond the fireplaces on all sides


As a home inspector, you are required to inspect a "representative number" of electrical outlets

in abuilding. What does this mean? - Answer✔✔-Testing one electrical outlet in each room of

the structure


Every habitable room in a residential home should contain this much glazing area? -

Answer✔✔-> or equal to 8% of floor area


Which of the following types of inspections uses measurements, tests, calculations and

Instruments to gather information on the structure under inspection? - Answer✔✔-Technically

exhaustive


Under what circumstances does the IRC allow builders to add additional loads, such as a water

heater, to a wood truss? - Answer✔✔-Only if a licensed professional engineer has verified it is

acceptable


The roof drainage system should discharge water how far from the foundation if it does not tie

into a drain pipe? - Answer✔✔-> 5ft


What is the common minimum and maximum pressure for a water supply system in a

residential building? - Answer✔✔-40-80 psi



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