Professional Home Inspector Exam
NHIE / TREC
_____ inches is the maximum distance that a window sill can be placed from the
floor in a bedroom. - ANS-44
_____ inches X ______ inches is the minimal size for a egress window in a
drowsing room. - ANS-20 - 24
_____ is the maximum peak of a stairway riser. - ANS-7 ¾"
_______ inspector contributors serve on the Inspector Committee. - ANS-6
_______ participants serve on the Inspector Committee. - ANS-nine
_______ public members serve on the Inspector Committee. - ANS-three
12 gauge aluminum wires have to be linked to a _____ amp breaker. - ANS-15
3 attempts to pass License Exams, then: - ANS-More training is needed
A _____ inch air hole among a faucet spout and the flood rim of its fixture to prevent a likely
cross connection: - ANS-1
A 2" x 6" @sixteen" on middle can properly span?
A. 6'
b. 10'
c. 12'
d. Depends on species of timber - ANS-d. Depends on species of wooden
A three-tab asphalt shingle may be established on pitches as little as 2/12, if the roof?
A. Never
b. If the roof has a warm tar roof coating
c. If there are two layers of roofing felt underneath the shingles
d. Only in case you use a 30 yr shingle - ANS-c. If there are two layers of roofing felt beneath
the shingles
A constructed-up roof having a lap joint ever 12" is a:
a. Three-ply
b. 6-ply
c. 2-ply
,d. 4-ply roof - ANS-a. Three-ply
A consumer thinks an inspector changed into negligent, they ought to touch _____
to talk about filing a lawsuit. - ANS-An Attorney
A copper-to-metal connection undergoes a/an?
A. Chemical reaction
b. Electrolytic response
c. Nuclear response
d. Thermal reaction - ANS-b. Electrolytic response
A flexible appliance connector can be reduce?
A. True
b. False - ANS-b. False
A furnace can be located in a laundry room?
A. True
b. False - ANS-a. True
A fused impartial (neutral twine runs to a fuse) is?
A. Ok
b. Unsafe
c. Grand-fathered
d. None of the above - ANS-b. Unsafe
A warmth pump device is in most cases sized for the?
A. Cooling load
b. Heating load
c. Need to dehumidify
d. Ambient situations at some stage in operation - ANS-a. Cooling load
A certified real property person can also inspect the property if they keep each licenses. -
ANS-False
A method of safety in opposition to backflow shall be furnished among the potable water
supply and the irrigation (sprinkler) device. Using both atmospheric-type vacuum breakers,
strain-type vacuum breakers or decreased pressure principle backflow preventers. Must be set
up at the very least ___ above maximum head. - ANS-6-inches
A minimal of ____ amp rated branch circuits are to be provided to serve
receptacles located in the kitchen, pantry, and breakfast area. - ANS-20
A non-grounded receptacle within 6" of water have to be replaced with?
A. GFCI
,b. GFCI upstream from receptacle
c. Single pole GFCI Breaker
d. All of the above - ANS-d. All of the above
A non-technically exhaustive manner to evaluate the warmth exchanger?
A. Remove plenum and check out visually
b. Water pressure take a look at
c. Check flame sample when blower comes on
d. Inspect register covers for soot - ANS-c. Check flame sample while blower comes on
A superb grade faraway from the muse of a home is ____ in ____ . - ANS-6"- 10'
A Real Estate Inspector have to have _____ hours of persevering with schooling to resume
his/her license every 12 months. - ANS-16
a shower enclosure that leaks - ANS-Report in need of restore
A popular air con system can without problems be converted to a warmness pump by the
addition of a few key components.
A. True
b. False - ANS-b. False
A stud in a non-load bearing wall can be cut or notched by means of percentage. - ANS-40
A stud on a load bearing wall may be notched up to _____ percentage. - ANS-25
A T&P remedy valve ought to be designed to perform at what temperature?? - ANS-210
Degrees
A temperature strain alleviation valve on a water heater that is established above the tank in
the pipe is inaccurate why?
A. Must be established in the top 8-inches of the tank
b. Must be mounted inside the pinnacle 6-inches of the tank
c. Not required to be installed in the tank in any respect
d. Not required in older structures - ANS-b. Must be set up in the top 6-inches of the tank
A vent pipe does not need to increase past the attic.
A. True
b. False - ANS-b. False
A water heater cannot be placed in a Bathroom or bed room - ANS-True
A window in a bath calls for safety glazing if the lowest is ___ inches above the bathe pan. -
ANS-Less than 60" in any bathing/swimming area
, A timber burning furnace need to be how a ways faraway from combustibles - ANS-18"
AC cable, commonly called BX, frequently includes a naked aluminum wire. Which of the
following statements is authentic regarding the cord?
A. The wire is a grounding twine and have to be linked to grounding terminals
inside bins and panels.
B. The wire is a bonding twine and should not be related or added into the
interior of boxes.
C. The twine is needed to be treated with anti-oxidant paste at its terminations
d. The cord have to be suggested as an aluminum branch circuit cord even though the other
conductors in the cable are copper - ANS-b. The twine is a bonding cord and ought to no longer
be linked or added into the
indoors of bins.
Acceptable Report Changes - ANS-- Font not less than 10
- Check Box and Typeface colour
- Delete the "Sponsoring Inspector" space if achieved by means of a Professional.
- Add a cover web page
- Add footers to each web page apart from the first
- Add headers to every page
- Add Property Identification and web page numbers at the pinnacle or backside of
each web page.
- Add Subheadings beneath gadgets however you cannot renumber or organize
- Delete the "Other" categories while unused.
According to the regulations of the Texas Real Estate Commission, every TREC
licensee shall grant a permanent cope with to the fee and all
subsequent adjustments within __ enterprise days after a alternate of
deal with. - ANS-30
According to the Standards of Practice, oven thermostats examined at 350 ranges F have to be
correct within what variety? - ANS-+/- 25 stages F.
According to the Texas Standards of Practice, the inspector have to file the technique used to
investigate the roof, if the inspection is executed from apart from roof stage: - ANS-True
According to the TREC SOP, the inspector need to record the technique used to look into the
roof, if the inspection is carried out from other than a roof stage - ANS-True
All pool, spa, and hot bath lighting fixtures over ___ must be GFCI included. - ANS-15 volts
All receptacles inside ___ of pool should be GFCI covered. - ANS-20 feet
NHIE / TREC
_____ inches is the maximum distance that a window sill can be placed from the
floor in a bedroom. - ANS-44
_____ inches X ______ inches is the minimal size for a egress window in a
drowsing room. - ANS-20 - 24
_____ is the maximum peak of a stairway riser. - ANS-7 ¾"
_______ inspector contributors serve on the Inspector Committee. - ANS-6
_______ participants serve on the Inspector Committee. - ANS-nine
_______ public members serve on the Inspector Committee. - ANS-three
12 gauge aluminum wires have to be linked to a _____ amp breaker. - ANS-15
3 attempts to pass License Exams, then: - ANS-More training is needed
A _____ inch air hole among a faucet spout and the flood rim of its fixture to prevent a likely
cross connection: - ANS-1
A 2" x 6" @sixteen" on middle can properly span?
A. 6'
b. 10'
c. 12'
d. Depends on species of timber - ANS-d. Depends on species of wooden
A three-tab asphalt shingle may be established on pitches as little as 2/12, if the roof?
A. Never
b. If the roof has a warm tar roof coating
c. If there are two layers of roofing felt underneath the shingles
d. Only in case you use a 30 yr shingle - ANS-c. If there are two layers of roofing felt beneath
the shingles
A constructed-up roof having a lap joint ever 12" is a:
a. Three-ply
b. 6-ply
c. 2-ply
,d. 4-ply roof - ANS-a. Three-ply
A consumer thinks an inspector changed into negligent, they ought to touch _____
to talk about filing a lawsuit. - ANS-An Attorney
A copper-to-metal connection undergoes a/an?
A. Chemical reaction
b. Electrolytic response
c. Nuclear response
d. Thermal reaction - ANS-b. Electrolytic response
A flexible appliance connector can be reduce?
A. True
b. False - ANS-b. False
A furnace can be located in a laundry room?
A. True
b. False - ANS-a. True
A fused impartial (neutral twine runs to a fuse) is?
A. Ok
b. Unsafe
c. Grand-fathered
d. None of the above - ANS-b. Unsafe
A warmth pump device is in most cases sized for the?
A. Cooling load
b. Heating load
c. Need to dehumidify
d. Ambient situations at some stage in operation - ANS-a. Cooling load
A certified real property person can also inspect the property if they keep each licenses. -
ANS-False
A method of safety in opposition to backflow shall be furnished among the potable water
supply and the irrigation (sprinkler) device. Using both atmospheric-type vacuum breakers,
strain-type vacuum breakers or decreased pressure principle backflow preventers. Must be set
up at the very least ___ above maximum head. - ANS-6-inches
A minimal of ____ amp rated branch circuits are to be provided to serve
receptacles located in the kitchen, pantry, and breakfast area. - ANS-20
A non-grounded receptacle within 6" of water have to be replaced with?
A. GFCI
,b. GFCI upstream from receptacle
c. Single pole GFCI Breaker
d. All of the above - ANS-d. All of the above
A non-technically exhaustive manner to evaluate the warmth exchanger?
A. Remove plenum and check out visually
b. Water pressure take a look at
c. Check flame sample when blower comes on
d. Inspect register covers for soot - ANS-c. Check flame sample while blower comes on
A superb grade faraway from the muse of a home is ____ in ____ . - ANS-6"- 10'
A Real Estate Inspector have to have _____ hours of persevering with schooling to resume
his/her license every 12 months. - ANS-16
a shower enclosure that leaks - ANS-Report in need of restore
A popular air con system can without problems be converted to a warmness pump by the
addition of a few key components.
A. True
b. False - ANS-b. False
A stud in a non-load bearing wall can be cut or notched by means of percentage. - ANS-40
A stud on a load bearing wall may be notched up to _____ percentage. - ANS-25
A T&P remedy valve ought to be designed to perform at what temperature?? - ANS-210
Degrees
A temperature strain alleviation valve on a water heater that is established above the tank in
the pipe is inaccurate why?
A. Must be established in the top 8-inches of the tank
b. Must be mounted inside the pinnacle 6-inches of the tank
c. Not required to be installed in the tank in any respect
d. Not required in older structures - ANS-b. Must be set up in the top 6-inches of the tank
A vent pipe does not need to increase past the attic.
A. True
b. False - ANS-b. False
A water heater cannot be placed in a Bathroom or bed room - ANS-True
A window in a bath calls for safety glazing if the lowest is ___ inches above the bathe pan. -
ANS-Less than 60" in any bathing/swimming area
, A timber burning furnace need to be how a ways faraway from combustibles - ANS-18"
AC cable, commonly called BX, frequently includes a naked aluminum wire. Which of the
following statements is authentic regarding the cord?
A. The wire is a grounding twine and have to be linked to grounding terminals
inside bins and panels.
B. The wire is a bonding twine and should not be related or added into the
interior of boxes.
C. The twine is needed to be treated with anti-oxidant paste at its terminations
d. The cord have to be suggested as an aluminum branch circuit cord even though the other
conductors in the cable are copper - ANS-b. The twine is a bonding cord and ought to no longer
be linked or added into the
indoors of bins.
Acceptable Report Changes - ANS-- Font not less than 10
- Check Box and Typeface colour
- Delete the "Sponsoring Inspector" space if achieved by means of a Professional.
- Add a cover web page
- Add footers to each web page apart from the first
- Add headers to every page
- Add Property Identification and web page numbers at the pinnacle or backside of
each web page.
- Add Subheadings beneath gadgets however you cannot renumber or organize
- Delete the "Other" categories while unused.
According to the regulations of the Texas Real Estate Commission, every TREC
licensee shall grant a permanent cope with to the fee and all
subsequent adjustments within __ enterprise days after a alternate of
deal with. - ANS-30
According to the Standards of Practice, oven thermostats examined at 350 ranges F have to be
correct within what variety? - ANS-+/- 25 stages F.
According to the Texas Standards of Practice, the inspector have to file the technique used to
investigate the roof, if the inspection is executed from apart from roof stage: - ANS-True
According to the TREC SOP, the inspector need to record the technique used to look into the
roof, if the inspection is carried out from other than a roof stage - ANS-True
All pool, spa, and hot bath lighting fixtures over ___ must be GFCI included. - ANS-15 volts
All receptacles inside ___ of pool should be GFCI covered. - ANS-20 feet
