NATIONAL HOME INSPECTOR (NHIE)FULL
EXAM 2026-2027 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
1. Where you have found evidence of footing settlement, how can you predict
whether there will be further settlement?
(a) You can count the number of planes of movement.
(b) You can determine the type of foundation material.
(c) You cannot predict settlement from a single inspection.
(d) You can determine the depth of the footing.
You cannot predict settlement from a single inspection
2. You typically identify a Freon leak
(a) As an oil stain
(b) As refrigerant coming out of the Freon line in the form of a cold mist.
(c) By the strong odor.
(d) By looking for evidence of ice along the refrigerant lines
As an oil stain
,3. Typical wood frame wall assemblies include all of the following components
EXCEPT.
(a) Studs
(b) Bridging
(c) Sheathing
(d) Siding
Bridging
4. All of the following are common approaches to improving chimney draft
EXCEPT
(a) Adding a draft inducer fan.
(b) Adding a rain cap.
(c) Extending the chimney upward.
(d) Resloping the cap.
Resloping the cap
5. All of the following statements are true of shrinkage cracks EXCEPT that
(a) Shrinkage cracks do not typically go into the footings.
(b) Shrinkage cracks do not necessarily have corresponding cracks
elsewhere in the building.
(c) Vertical shear is associated with shrinkage cracks.
,(d) Shrinkage cracks are common with poured concrete foundation
walls.
Vertical shear is associated with shrinkage cracks
6. Which of the following is NOT typically a component of a private water supply
system?
(a) Foot valve
(b) Pump
(c) Pressure regulator
(d) Pressure tank
Pressure regulator
7. Split-system, air-cooled, central air-conditioning systems have how many fans?
(a) None
(b) One
(c) Two
(d) Four
Two
8. Insulated metal exterior doors with storm doors should be avoided because they
may
, (a) Increase heat loss.
(b) Increase air leakage.
(c) Overheat.
(d) Have poor architectural appeal.
Overheat
9. You plug your circuit tester into an outlet that has a washing machine plugged
into it. Your tester shows that the outlet is properly wired and grounded. How
could you improve this inspection process?
(a) Use a voltage tester
(b) Use a circuit tester with a GFI test button
(c) Unplug the washing machine
(d) Turn the washing machine on before doing your test.
Unplug the washing machine
10. Given a foundation wall that is cracked due to horizontal force
(a) You will not be able to determine whether the wall has also moved
inward.
(b) If the wall has moved inward, the cracks would typically be wider on the inside
face.
(c) If the wall has moved inward, cracks will typically be wider on the outside face.
EXAM 2026-2027 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
1. Where you have found evidence of footing settlement, how can you predict
whether there will be further settlement?
(a) You can count the number of planes of movement.
(b) You can determine the type of foundation material.
(c) You cannot predict settlement from a single inspection.
(d) You can determine the depth of the footing.
You cannot predict settlement from a single inspection
2. You typically identify a Freon leak
(a) As an oil stain
(b) As refrigerant coming out of the Freon line in the form of a cold mist.
(c) By the strong odor.
(d) By looking for evidence of ice along the refrigerant lines
As an oil stain
,3. Typical wood frame wall assemblies include all of the following components
EXCEPT.
(a) Studs
(b) Bridging
(c) Sheathing
(d) Siding
Bridging
4. All of the following are common approaches to improving chimney draft
EXCEPT
(a) Adding a draft inducer fan.
(b) Adding a rain cap.
(c) Extending the chimney upward.
(d) Resloping the cap.
Resloping the cap
5. All of the following statements are true of shrinkage cracks EXCEPT that
(a) Shrinkage cracks do not typically go into the footings.
(b) Shrinkage cracks do not necessarily have corresponding cracks
elsewhere in the building.
(c) Vertical shear is associated with shrinkage cracks.
,(d) Shrinkage cracks are common with poured concrete foundation
walls.
Vertical shear is associated with shrinkage cracks
6. Which of the following is NOT typically a component of a private water supply
system?
(a) Foot valve
(b) Pump
(c) Pressure regulator
(d) Pressure tank
Pressure regulator
7. Split-system, air-cooled, central air-conditioning systems have how many fans?
(a) None
(b) One
(c) Two
(d) Four
Two
8. Insulated metal exterior doors with storm doors should be avoided because they
may
, (a) Increase heat loss.
(b) Increase air leakage.
(c) Overheat.
(d) Have poor architectural appeal.
Overheat
9. You plug your circuit tester into an outlet that has a washing machine plugged
into it. Your tester shows that the outlet is properly wired and grounded. How
could you improve this inspection process?
(a) Use a voltage tester
(b) Use a circuit tester with a GFI test button
(c) Unplug the washing machine
(d) Turn the washing machine on before doing your test.
Unplug the washing machine
10. Given a foundation wall that is cracked due to horizontal force
(a) You will not be able to determine whether the wall has also moved
inward.
(b) If the wall has moved inward, the cracks would typically be wider on the inside
face.
(c) If the wall has moved inward, cracks will typically be wider on the outside face.
