National Home Inspector Exam (NHIE)
Whole House Practice Questions and
Answers Already Passed
During an inspection of a gas dryer, you observe no exhaust vent. Your report should:
A. Recommend installing a metal dryer duct vented to the exterior.
B. Recommend installing a flexible plastic dryer duct vented to the exterior.
C. Indicate a code violation and state that corrective action should be taken.
D. Indicate that this is not a problem. ✔✔A) Recommend installing a metal dryer duct vented to
the exterior.
A collar tie is found in:
A. the attic near the top plate
B. the basement between floor joists
C. a wall at the intersection of two walls
D. the upper third of the rafter length ✔✔D. the upper third of the rafter length
A claims made, errors and omissions insurance policy includes claims filed
A. during the time the policy is in effect.
B. after the policy has elapsed.
C. prior to the effective date.
D. while the inspector maintains any required licensing. ✔✔A. during the time the policy is in
effect.
On a previous work day, you left the cover off of the access to the crawl space. A person fell the
next day and was injured. Which of the following insurance types will be used to pay damages?
, A. Bonding.
B. General liability
C. Errors and omissions and broker liability
D. Claims made and occurrence ✔✔B. General liability
A home inspection agreement is most likely to be interpreted using which law?
A. Federal
B. State
C. County
D. Parish ✔✔B. State
While inspecting a heat pump in the cooling mode, you measure a 28 degree F differential between
the interior supply and return air. When the ambient outdoor conditions are 92 degrees and 50%
humidity, you should suspect
A. the outdoor fan running too slowly.
B. an over heating compressor.
C. a dirty air handler filter.
D. thermostat set too low. ✔✔C. a dirty air handler filter.
When measuring the temperature differential between supply air and return air in a central air
conditioning system, on a humid summer day the difference should be
A. 5 degree F and 15 degrees F.
B. 15 degree F and 20 degrees F.
C. 20 degree F and 30 degrees F.
D. 30 degree F and 45 degrees F. ✔✔B. 15 degree F and 20 degrees F.
Whole House Practice Questions and
Answers Already Passed
During an inspection of a gas dryer, you observe no exhaust vent. Your report should:
A. Recommend installing a metal dryer duct vented to the exterior.
B. Recommend installing a flexible plastic dryer duct vented to the exterior.
C. Indicate a code violation and state that corrective action should be taken.
D. Indicate that this is not a problem. ✔✔A) Recommend installing a metal dryer duct vented to
the exterior.
A collar tie is found in:
A. the attic near the top plate
B. the basement between floor joists
C. a wall at the intersection of two walls
D. the upper third of the rafter length ✔✔D. the upper third of the rafter length
A claims made, errors and omissions insurance policy includes claims filed
A. during the time the policy is in effect.
B. after the policy has elapsed.
C. prior to the effective date.
D. while the inspector maintains any required licensing. ✔✔A. during the time the policy is in
effect.
On a previous work day, you left the cover off of the access to the crawl space. A person fell the
next day and was injured. Which of the following insurance types will be used to pay damages?
, A. Bonding.
B. General liability
C. Errors and omissions and broker liability
D. Claims made and occurrence ✔✔B. General liability
A home inspection agreement is most likely to be interpreted using which law?
A. Federal
B. State
C. County
D. Parish ✔✔B. State
While inspecting a heat pump in the cooling mode, you measure a 28 degree F differential between
the interior supply and return air. When the ambient outdoor conditions are 92 degrees and 50%
humidity, you should suspect
A. the outdoor fan running too slowly.
B. an over heating compressor.
C. a dirty air handler filter.
D. thermostat set too low. ✔✔C. a dirty air handler filter.
When measuring the temperature differential between supply air and return air in a central air
conditioning system, on a humid summer day the difference should be
A. 5 degree F and 15 degrees F.
B. 15 degree F and 20 degrees F.
C. 20 degree F and 30 degrees F.
D. 30 degree F and 45 degrees F. ✔✔B. 15 degree F and 20 degrees F.
