HOME INSPECTOR NATIONAL EXAM PREP
ACTUAL 2026 QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
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It is important to maintain a positive 1
grade away from the structure of at
LEAST _______ inch drop per foot for
six feet. A. 1/4 B. 1/2 C. 3/4 D. 1
Which of the following BEST Conclusion
describes the report statement
shown below? "The roof is in good
condition for its age." A. Conclusion
B. Recommendation C. Description
D. Disclaimer
Which of the following conditions A pin hole in the heat exchanger
would be LEAST critical to your
client's safety? A. A pin hole in the
heat exchanger B. No handrails on
an interior stairway C. Lack of a
pressure and temperature relief
valve on the water heater D. A non-
reversing garage door opener
,The normal MINIMUM run for a 9 inches
residential stair tread is: A. 7 in. B. 8
in. C. 9 in. D. 11 in.
Standard three light electrical Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring
testers are NOT always reliable problems
because: A. Some receptacles only
have two prongs B. Three light
testers sometimes have broken
bulbs C. Three light testers will not
detect multiple wiring problems D.
Different test device manufactures
have different light patterns
Bulging plaster is observed high up Potential safety issue
on several bedroom walls. The
primary concern is the bulging
plaster is a(n): A. installation defect
B. indication the home was very
cold for a period of time C.
indication the air handler leaked D.
potential safety issue
EIFS is a siding material that: A. Is Looks like stucco but lacks a wire mesh
used in commercial buildings only.
B. Looks like stucco but lacks a wire
mesh. C. Can be installed on top of
a modified bitumen membrane. D.
Can be installed on top of a
masonry surface.
, While inspecting a home, you Approved brace or box
observe a large ceiling fan with
built-in lamps. This installation
requires a(an): A. Strong ceiling. B.
Pancake junction box. C. Approved
brace or box. D. Larger junction
box.
What are the types of heat that Sensible and latent heat
must be taken into account when
calculating the cooling loads for an
HVAC system?
a. Sensible and radiant heat
b. Radiant and conductive heat
c. Conductive and latent heat
d. Sensible and latent heat
Which of the following would be 6" fiberglass batt insulation
most likely to have the highest R-
value?
a. 6" fiberglass batt insulation
b. 12" cast-in-place concrete wall
c. 2" extruded polystyrene panel
d. Triple insulated glazing system
with ½" air spaces
ACTUAL 2026 QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
Save
Terms in this set (85)
It is important to maintain a positive 1
grade away from the structure of at
LEAST _______ inch drop per foot for
six feet. A. 1/4 B. 1/2 C. 3/4 D. 1
Which of the following BEST Conclusion
describes the report statement
shown below? "The roof is in good
condition for its age." A. Conclusion
B. Recommendation C. Description
D. Disclaimer
Which of the following conditions A pin hole in the heat exchanger
would be LEAST critical to your
client's safety? A. A pin hole in the
heat exchanger B. No handrails on
an interior stairway C. Lack of a
pressure and temperature relief
valve on the water heater D. A non-
reversing garage door opener
,The normal MINIMUM run for a 9 inches
residential stair tread is: A. 7 in. B. 8
in. C. 9 in. D. 11 in.
Standard three light electrical Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring
testers are NOT always reliable problems
because: A. Some receptacles only
have two prongs B. Three light
testers sometimes have broken
bulbs C. Three light testers will not
detect multiple wiring problems D.
Different test device manufactures
have different light patterns
Bulging plaster is observed high up Potential safety issue
on several bedroom walls. The
primary concern is the bulging
plaster is a(n): A. installation defect
B. indication the home was very
cold for a period of time C.
indication the air handler leaked D.
potential safety issue
EIFS is a siding material that: A. Is Looks like stucco but lacks a wire mesh
used in commercial buildings only.
B. Looks like stucco but lacks a wire
mesh. C. Can be installed on top of
a modified bitumen membrane. D.
Can be installed on top of a
masonry surface.
, While inspecting a home, you Approved brace or box
observe a large ceiling fan with
built-in lamps. This installation
requires a(an): A. Strong ceiling. B.
Pancake junction box. C. Approved
brace or box. D. Larger junction
box.
What are the types of heat that Sensible and latent heat
must be taken into account when
calculating the cooling loads for an
HVAC system?
a. Sensible and radiant heat
b. Radiant and conductive heat
c. Conductive and latent heat
d. Sensible and latent heat
Which of the following would be 6" fiberglass batt insulation
most likely to have the highest R-
value?
a. 6" fiberglass batt insulation
b. 12" cast-in-place concrete wall
c. 2" extruded polystyrene panel
d. Triple insulated glazing system
with ½" air spaces
