Home Inspector National Exam Prep Questions
And Correct Answers.
It is important to maintain a positive 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
1
Which of the following BEST describes the report statement shown below? "The
roof is in good condition for its age." A. Conclusion B. Recommendation C.
Description D. Disclaimer
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: 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
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): 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
Potential safety issue
EIFS is a siding material that: A. Is 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.
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): A. Strong ceiling. B. Pancake junction box. C.
Approved brace or box. D. Larger junction box.
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?
a. Sensible and radiant heat
b. Radiant and conductive heat
c. Conductive and latent heat
d. Sensible and latent heat
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. Which of the following choices shows the methods of construction
in order from first developed to most recently developed?
a. Post and beam construction, balloon framing, platform framing, ICF
construction
b. Balloon framing, post and beam construction, ICF construction, platform
framing
c. ICF construction, balloon framing, post and beam construction, platform
framing
d. Post and beam construction, platform framing, balloon framing, ICF
construction
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?
a. Window heads
b. The center of large expanses of EIFS
And Correct Answers.
It is important to maintain a positive 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
1
Which of the following BEST describes the report statement shown below? "The
roof is in good condition for its age." A. Conclusion B. Recommendation C.
Description D. Disclaimer
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: 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
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): 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
Potential safety issue
EIFS is a siding material that: A. Is 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.
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): A. Strong ceiling. B. Pancake junction box. C.
Approved brace or box. D. Larger junction box.
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?
a. Sensible and radiant heat
b. Radiant and conductive heat
c. Conductive and latent heat
d. Sensible and latent heat
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. Which of the following choices shows the methods of construction
in order from first developed to most recently developed?
a. Post and beam construction, balloon framing, platform framing, ICF
construction
b. Balloon framing, post and beam construction, ICF construction, platform
framing
c. ICF construction, balloon framing, post and beam construction, platform
framing
d. Post and beam construction, platform framing, balloon framing, ICF
construction
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?
a. Window heads
b. The center of large expanses of EIFS
