Home Inspector National Exam Prep 2023 with complete
solution
It is important to maintain a positive grade away from the structure of at LEAST
_______ inch drop per foot for six feet.
1
What BEST describes the report statement shown below? "The roof is in good condition
for its age."
Conclusion
Which of the following conditions 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
A pin hole in the heat exchanger
The normal MINIMUM run for a residential stair tread is: A. 7 in. B. 8 in. C. 9 in. D. 11 in.
9 inches
Standard three light electrical testers are NOT always reliable because:
Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring problems
Bulging plaster is observed high up on several bedroom walls. The primary concern is
the bulging plaster is a(n):
Potential safety issue
EIFS is a siding material that:
Looks like stucco but lacks a wire mesh
While inspecting a home, you observe a large ceiling fan with built-in lamps. This
installation requires a(an):
Approved brace or box
What are the types of heat that must be taken into account when calculating the cooling
loads for an HVAC system?
Sensible and latent heat
Which of the following would be 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
6" fiberglass batt insulation
An inspector can often determine the approximate age of a home by its method of
construction. What choices shows the methods of construction in order from first
developed to most recently developed?
Post and beam construction, balloon framing, platform framing, ICF construction
One is inspecting an EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finishing System) wall system for
deficiencies. Where would these be most likely to occur?
At the corners of the installation, such as around windows
An inspector notes that the heat pump is not functioning and that the condensate pan
under the air handler is full of water. Why might these two things be related?
, The full condensate pan tripped a condensate overflow switch. The unit turned off in
order to ensure that condensate did not spill.
While inspecting a crawl space, you should probe for decay if the _________ is dark in
appearance.
Floor joist
T/F: The roofing material on a house or other building is considered a part of the roof
drainage system.
False
You are inspecting a residential property. You have to observe and/or test all of the
readily accessible components of each system. Determine which of the following is not
considered to be a readily accessible component of a room.
a. A small window
b. The doorknob on the closet door
c. Nails or screws in the floor
d. None of the above
Nails or screws in the floor
Branch circuits must be installed in several locations in every building.What area is not
one of them?
An office or bedroom
The International Residential Code (IRC) requires rafters to be fastened to ridge boards
or gusset plates if the pitch of the roof is greater than or equal to a certain angle. What
is the angle?
3/12
If you observe a component, you make a visual examination.
True
How large should the footing or foundation for a masonry fireplace be?
It should be more than 12 inches thick and extend six inches beyond the fireplace on all
sides.
You inspect a "representative number" of electrical outlets in a building. What does this
mean?
You select one electrical outlet to test in each room of the structure.
How much glazing area should every habitable room in a residential dwelling contain?
≥8% of floor area
A "technically exhaustive" inspection uses measurements, tests, calculations and
instruments to gather information on the structure under inspection.
True
A builder has added an additional load to a wood truss in the form of a water heater.
Under what circumstances does the IRC allow this?
This is allowed only if the additional load has been verified as acceptable by a certified
engineer.
How far from the foundation should the roof drainage system discharge water?
>5 ft or into a drain pipe
What is the minimum and maximum pressure for a water supply system in a residential
building?
40 and 80 psi
solution
It is important to maintain a positive grade away from the structure of at LEAST
_______ inch drop per foot for six feet.
1
What BEST describes the report statement shown below? "The roof is in good condition
for its age."
Conclusion
Which of the following conditions 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
A pin hole in the heat exchanger
The normal MINIMUM run for a residential stair tread is: A. 7 in. B. 8 in. C. 9 in. D. 11 in.
9 inches
Standard three light electrical testers are NOT always reliable because:
Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring problems
Bulging plaster is observed high up on several bedroom walls. The primary concern is
the bulging plaster is a(n):
Potential safety issue
EIFS is a siding material that:
Looks like stucco but lacks a wire mesh
While inspecting a home, you observe a large ceiling fan with built-in lamps. This
installation requires a(an):
Approved brace or box
What are the types of heat that must be taken into account when calculating the cooling
loads for an HVAC system?
Sensible and latent heat
Which of the following would be 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
6" fiberglass batt insulation
An inspector can often determine the approximate age of a home by its method of
construction. What choices shows the methods of construction in order from first
developed to most recently developed?
Post and beam construction, balloon framing, platform framing, ICF construction
One is inspecting an EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finishing System) wall system for
deficiencies. Where would these be most likely to occur?
At the corners of the installation, such as around windows
An inspector notes that the heat pump is not functioning and that the condensate pan
under the air handler is full of water. Why might these two things be related?
, The full condensate pan tripped a condensate overflow switch. The unit turned off in
order to ensure that condensate did not spill.
While inspecting a crawl space, you should probe for decay if the _________ is dark in
appearance.
Floor joist
T/F: The roofing material on a house or other building is considered a part of the roof
drainage system.
False
You are inspecting a residential property. You have to observe and/or test all of the
readily accessible components of each system. Determine which of the following is not
considered to be a readily accessible component of a room.
a. A small window
b. The doorknob on the closet door
c. Nails or screws in the floor
d. None of the above
Nails or screws in the floor
Branch circuits must be installed in several locations in every building.What area is not
one of them?
An office or bedroom
The International Residential Code (IRC) requires rafters to be fastened to ridge boards
or gusset plates if the pitch of the roof is greater than or equal to a certain angle. What
is the angle?
3/12
If you observe a component, you make a visual examination.
True
How large should the footing or foundation for a masonry fireplace be?
It should be more than 12 inches thick and extend six inches beyond the fireplace on all
sides.
You inspect a "representative number" of electrical outlets in a building. What does this
mean?
You select one electrical outlet to test in each room of the structure.
How much glazing area should every habitable room in a residential dwelling contain?
≥8% of floor area
A "technically exhaustive" inspection uses measurements, tests, calculations and
instruments to gather information on the structure under inspection.
True
A builder has added an additional load to a wood truss in the form of a water heater.
Under what circumstances does the IRC allow this?
This is allowed only if the additional load has been verified as acceptable by a certified
engineer.
How far from the foundation should the roof drainage system discharge water?
>5 ft or into a drain pipe
What is the minimum and maximum pressure for a water supply system in a residential
building?
40 and 80 psi
