National Home Inspector Exam 2026
/2027Questions And Answers(A+)
Quiz :A floor joist in a crawl space has been cut where the toilet
drain passes through the floor. the joists are 2x6 spaced at 16"
on center. The inspector should recommend that - √Answer :a
contractor be contacted to determine what is needed and make
repairs
Quiz :A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is a safety device
that - √Answer :disconnects the power when sensing current
leakage to ground
Quiz :a home inspection report Must include - √Answer :the
type of roof material and the method of observation
Quiz :A newer home with electric heat is being inspected. It has
a below grade finished basement containing a bedroom. The
inspector should look for a smoke alarm and - √Answer :an
escape and rescue opening
Quiz :A subpanel in an older house that is wired with non-
metallic sheathed cable (NM) has one circuit with a ground
wire. The ground wire - √Answer :should be connected to a
separate grounded buss bar
Quiz :A swimming pool fence must prevent passage of a
sphere that is larger than - √Answer :4 inches
Quiz :An electrical system with a fuse on the neutral conductor
and on the energized (hot) conductors - √Answer :is hazardous
and should be corrected
Quiz :An ungrounded receptacle may be replaced by a ground
fault circuit interrupter installed - √Answer :upstream from the
receptacle
/2027Questions And Answers(A+)
Quiz :A floor joist in a crawl space has been cut where the toilet
drain passes through the floor. the joists are 2x6 spaced at 16"
on center. The inspector should recommend that - √Answer :a
contractor be contacted to determine what is needed and make
repairs
Quiz :A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is a safety device
that - √Answer :disconnects the power when sensing current
leakage to ground
Quiz :a home inspection report Must include - √Answer :the
type of roof material and the method of observation
Quiz :A newer home with electric heat is being inspected. It has
a below grade finished basement containing a bedroom. The
inspector should look for a smoke alarm and - √Answer :an
escape and rescue opening
Quiz :A subpanel in an older house that is wired with non-
metallic sheathed cable (NM) has one circuit with a ground
wire. The ground wire - √Answer :should be connected to a
separate grounded buss bar
Quiz :A swimming pool fence must prevent passage of a
sphere that is larger than - √Answer :4 inches
Quiz :An electrical system with a fuse on the neutral conductor
and on the energized (hot) conductors - √Answer :is hazardous
and should be corrected
Quiz :An ungrounded receptacle may be replaced by a ground
fault circuit interrupter installed - √Answer :upstream from the
receptacle
