National Home Inspector Exam Bundle (Graded A)

The home inspector's job does not include: - Answer- providing an opinion on value A typical home inspection: - Answer- takes two to three hours A home inspection usually includes: - Answer- electrical, plumbing and insulation Which of these is not a real inspection association? - Answer- ...

Home inspection reports must include - Answer- Recommendations to correct or monitor deficiencies A home inspection must include an evaluation with respect to - Answer- The condition of the inspected components Inspection must include - Answer- A written report Home inspectors must inspect ...

The inspection must determine the cause of a problem - Answer- False One advantage of clients attending the home inspection is that showing is better than telling. - Answer- True Leaving the heat turned up is a common mistake that home inspectors make. - Answer- True Home inspectors shouldn...

Joists are used to attach decks to homes. What is the BEST way to secure joists? - Answer- With metal brackets When concrete is not installed properly, defects inevitably become apparent. What cause do most concrete problems have in common? - Answer- Excess water is added If the garage is atta...

Which of the following BEST describes the report statement shown below? "The roof 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 in the heat exchanger It is important to maintai...

Collar ties shall be a minimum of 1-inch by 4-inch, spaced not more than _____________________ feet on center. - Answer- 4' Attic ventilation openings shall have a least dimension of _____________________minimum to _____________________maximum openings. - Answer- 1/16"; 1/4" Attic rough-fra...

What does R value mean - Answer- Resistive How do you check to see if a home has EIFS siding? - Answer- B: Take receptacle covers off. What type of insurance can be required for inspections? - Answer- Professional Liability Does a garage door opener motor require a GFCI? - Answer- A: Yes ...

Radon - Answer- a radioactive gas produced by the natural breakdown of minerals in the earth. It may contaminate the ground water source. Toxic substance - Answer- An element capable of causing adverse human health or environmental effects under conditions of exposure to even low levels is known ...

Branch circuitconductorsarethe____________ - Answer- wires to the outlet Voltage is equal to - Answer- amps X resistance If a service entrance has a 200-amp supply, the minimum cable size should be? - Answer- 2/0 copper or 4/0 aluminum The following item is safe to insert into an electrical...

A poured concrete retaining wall with weep holes is rotating. What is most likely reason for rotating. A. The wall has no deadman anchor B. The footing has no reinforcing steel C. There is no gravel behind the wall D. The wall is cantilevered - Answer- C A poured concrete basement wall ha...

Capillary tubes are part of the? - Answer- evaporator coil Which is the most acceptable fastener for connecting a desk ledger to a band board? - Answer- 1/2 inch diameter hot-dipped galvanized steel machine bolt A sidewall extends past a roof. Hardboard siding is water damaged a few illes beyo...

major repair - Answer- Today housing inventory is over 95 million, 70 million of those houses are old enough to require ___ ______ home inspector - Answer- Someone who can advise prospective buyers on what they can expect in the way of short and long term maintenance outside expert - Answer- t...

Concaved - Answer- The joints on the exterior of the brick should be A missing temperature and pressure relief valve on a hot water heater - Answer- Which deficiency should be considered an immediate potential safety hazard? Sloped away to provide proper drainage - Answer- Soil surface adjacen...

What determines the amount of electricity (amperage) the wire can carry? - Answer- Size (diameter) How many wires are there from the street into the house in a 240 volt system? - Answer- 3 conductors The size of the fuses or breakers at the main disconnect will always tell you the how much ele...

How do the standards describe the inspection of a home's electrical system? as a visual inspection as an NEC code inspection as a local code inspection as an exhaustive technical inspection - Answer- As a visual inspection Which of the following actions is not a requirement regarding br...

The preferred method for installing drip-edge flashing is _____________. - Answer- over the roofing paper/felt along the rake edge One of the main purposes of using crushed stone or gravel ballast on a built-up roof is to ________________. - Answer- protect the roof from sunlight A flat roof w...

Home inspection - Answer- This is the objective visual examination of the structure and systems of a home. Buyer - Answer- The person purchasing the home. Seller - Answer- The person selling the home. Buyers agent - Answer- The realtor representing the buyer. Sellers agent - Answer- The ...

The minimum amp service for a single family dwelling is ________ amp with _________ wires, and all other services must be ________ amp - Answer- 100, 3, 60 how many services are allowed per dwelling? - Answer- 1 Service conductors that are buried at least 18 in and are not encased in concrete ...

What is an implication of improper foundation grading? - Answer- Foundation damage T/F Optimum moisture content shows the minimum soil moisture changes. - Answer- True Joists typically require ________ inches of end bearing on WOOD and _______ inches of end bearing on MASONRY or Concrete - Ans...

Which roof has 4 sloping surfaces to the eaves? A. Gable B. Hip C. Mansard D. Gambrel - Answer- B. Hip How many square feet are in a square of roofing? - Answer- 100 Older underrated cedar shingles have what class UL fire rating? - Answer- No fire rating An individual should observe sun...

Horizontal timbers supporting the rafters of a roof are called rafter timbers. True/False - Answer- False It is OK to find trusses cut away by a home owner to make room for components such as TV antennas, vents, or skylights. True/False - Answer- False One of the primary causes of attic mois...

True - Answer- T/F: Taking this course and successfully passing the final exam does not make you licensed or certified by your state. Abdomen - Answer- Insecta is distinguished from the other arthropod classes by the three body regions: head, thorax and _______. A) abdomen B) tail C) sub-tho...

How big is the fillpipe for an underground oil tank? - Answer- 2 inches The minimum size for a dryer vent is? - Answer- 4 inches What is the maximum spacing between supports for a horizontal nonmetallic flexible air duct? - Answer- 4 feet True or false A furnace can be in a laundry room? ...

What determines the amount of electricity (amperage) the wire can carry? - Answer- Size (diameter) How many wires are there from the street into the house in a 240 volt system? - Answer- 3 conductors The size of the fuses or breakers at the main disconnect will always tell you the how much ele...