Professional Home Inspector Exam (NHIE – TREC) – Exam with Questions and
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_____ inches is the maximum distance that a window sill can be located from the
floor in a bedroom. - ✔✔✔-44
_____ inches X ______ inches is the minimum dimension for a egress window in a
sleeping room. - ✔✔✔-20 - 24
_____ is the maximum height of a stairway riser. - ✔✔✔-7 ¾"
_______ inspector members serve on the Inspector Committee. - ✔✔✔-6
_______ members serve on the Inspector Committee. - ✔✔✔-9
_______ public members serve on the Inspector Committee. - ✔✔✔-3
12 gauge aluminum wires should be connected to a _____ amp breaker. - ✔✔✔-15
3 attempts to pass License Exams, then: - ✔✔✔-More education is required
A _____ inch air gap between a faucet spout and the flood rim of its fixture to prevent a
possible cross connection: - ✔✔✔-1
A 2" x 6" @16" on center can safely span?
a. 6'
b. 10'
c. 12'
d. Depends on species of wood - ✔✔✔-d. Depends on species of wood
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A 3-tab asphalt shingle can be installed on pitches as low as 2/12, if the roof?
a. Never
b. If the roof has a hot tar roof coating
c. If there are two layers of roofing felt under the shingles
d. Only if you use a 30 year shingle - ✔✔✔-c. If there are two layers of roofing felt under the
shingles
A built-up roof having a lap joint ever 12" is a:
a. 3-ply
b. 6-ply
c. 2-ply
d. 4-ply roof - ✔✔✔-a. 3-ply
A client thinks an inspector was negligent, they should contact _____
to discuss filing a lawsuit. - ✔✔✔-An Attorney
A copper-to-steel connection undergoes a/an?
a. Chemical reaction
b. Electrolytic reaction
c. Nuclear reaction
d. Thermal reaction - ✔✔✔-b. Electrolytic reaction
A flexible appliance connector can be cut?
a. True
b. False - ✔✔✔-b. False
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A furnace can be located in a laundry room?
a. True
b. False - ✔✔✔-a. True
A fused neutral (neutral wire runs to a fuse) is?
a. Ok
b. Unsafe
c. Grand-fathered
d. None of the above - ✔✔✔-b. Unsafe
A heat pump system is primarily sized for the?
a. Cooling load
b. Heating load
c. Need to dehumidify
d. Ambient conditions during operation - ✔✔✔-a. Cooling load
A licensed real estate person can also inspect the property if they hold both licenses. - ✔✔✔-
False
A means of protection against backflow shall be provided between the potable water
supply and the irrigation (sprinkler) system. Using either atmospheric-type vacuum breakers,
pressure-type vacuum breakers or reduced pressure principle backflow preventers. Must be
installed a minimum of ___ above highest head. - ✔✔✔-6-inches
A minimum of two ____ amp rated branch circuits are to be provided to serve
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receptacles located in the kitchen, pantry, and breakfast area. - ✔✔✔-20
A non-grounded receptacle within 6" of water should be replaced with?
a. GFCI
b. GFCI upstream from receptacle
c. Single pole GFCI Breaker
d. All of the above - ✔✔✔-d. All of the above
A non-technically exhaustive way to evaluate the heat exchanger?
a. Remove plenum and inspect visually
b. Water pressure test
c. Check flame pattern when blower comes on
d. Inspect register covers for soot - ✔✔✔-c. Check flame pattern when blower comes on
A positive grade away from the foundation of a home is ____ in ____ . - ✔✔✔-6"- 10'
A Real Estate Inspector must have _____ hours of continuing education to renew
his/her license each year. - ✔✔✔-16
a shower enclosure that leaks - ✔✔✔-Report in need of repair
A standard air conditioning system can easily be converted to a heat pump by the
addition of a few key components.
a. True
b. False - ✔✔✔-b. False
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_____ inches is the maximum distance that a window sill can be located from the
floor in a bedroom. - ✔✔✔-44
_____ inches X ______ inches is the minimum dimension for a egress window in a
sleeping room. - ✔✔✔-20 - 24
_____ is the maximum height of a stairway riser. - ✔✔✔-7 ¾"
_______ inspector members serve on the Inspector Committee. - ✔✔✔-6
_______ members serve on the Inspector Committee. - ✔✔✔-9
_______ public members serve on the Inspector Committee. - ✔✔✔-3
12 gauge aluminum wires should be connected to a _____ amp breaker. - ✔✔✔-15
3 attempts to pass License Exams, then: - ✔✔✔-More education is required
A _____ inch air gap between a faucet spout and the flood rim of its fixture to prevent a
possible cross connection: - ✔✔✔-1
A 2" x 6" @16" on center can safely span?
a. 6'
b. 10'
c. 12'
d. Depends on species of wood - ✔✔✔-d. Depends on species of wood
,Professional Home Inspector Exam (NHIE – TREC) – Exam with Questions and
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A 3-tab asphalt shingle can be installed on pitches as low as 2/12, if the roof?
a. Never
b. If the roof has a hot tar roof coating
c. If there are two layers of roofing felt under the shingles
d. Only if you use a 30 year shingle - ✔✔✔-c. If there are two layers of roofing felt under the
shingles
A built-up roof having a lap joint ever 12" is a:
a. 3-ply
b. 6-ply
c. 2-ply
d. 4-ply roof - ✔✔✔-a. 3-ply
A client thinks an inspector was negligent, they should contact _____
to discuss filing a lawsuit. - ✔✔✔-An Attorney
A copper-to-steel connection undergoes a/an?
a. Chemical reaction
b. Electrolytic reaction
c. Nuclear reaction
d. Thermal reaction - ✔✔✔-b. Electrolytic reaction
A flexible appliance connector can be cut?
a. True
b. False - ✔✔✔-b. False
,Professional Home Inspector Exam (NHIE – TREC) – Exam with Questions and
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A furnace can be located in a laundry room?
a. True
b. False - ✔✔✔-a. True
A fused neutral (neutral wire runs to a fuse) is?
a. Ok
b. Unsafe
c. Grand-fathered
d. None of the above - ✔✔✔-b. Unsafe
A heat pump system is primarily sized for the?
a. Cooling load
b. Heating load
c. Need to dehumidify
d. Ambient conditions during operation - ✔✔✔-a. Cooling load
A licensed real estate person can also inspect the property if they hold both licenses. - ✔✔✔-
False
A means of protection against backflow shall be provided between the potable water
supply and the irrigation (sprinkler) system. Using either atmospheric-type vacuum breakers,
pressure-type vacuum breakers or reduced pressure principle backflow preventers. Must be
installed a minimum of ___ above highest head. - ✔✔✔-6-inches
A minimum of two ____ amp rated branch circuits are to be provided to serve
, Professional Home Inspector Exam (NHIE – TREC) – Exam with Questions and
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receptacles located in the kitchen, pantry, and breakfast area. - ✔✔✔-20
A non-grounded receptacle within 6" of water should be replaced with?
a. GFCI
b. GFCI upstream from receptacle
c. Single pole GFCI Breaker
d. All of the above - ✔✔✔-d. All of the above
A non-technically exhaustive way to evaluate the heat exchanger?
a. Remove plenum and inspect visually
b. Water pressure test
c. Check flame pattern when blower comes on
d. Inspect register covers for soot - ✔✔✔-c. Check flame pattern when blower comes on
A positive grade away from the foundation of a home is ____ in ____ . - ✔✔✔-6"- 10'
A Real Estate Inspector must have _____ hours of continuing education to renew
his/her license each year. - ✔✔✔-16
a shower enclosure that leaks - ✔✔✔-Report in need of repair
A standard air conditioning system can easily be converted to a heat pump by the
addition of a few key components.
a. True
b. False - ✔✔✔-b. False
