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NHIE 100 QUESTIONS WITH 100% SURE ANSWERS
Terms in this set (100)
1. Buckling in horizontal vinyl siding is improper fastening
generally caused by
A. reflected sunlight.
B. improper fastening.
C. condensation in walls.
D. improper house wrap.
2. At what level would water pressure within 80 psi
a single-family dwelling begin to be
considered excessive and require
correction?
A. 60 psi
B. 80 psi
C. 100 psi
D. 120 psi
3. A newer home with electric heat is being an escape and rescue opening
inspected. It has a below grade finished
basement containing a bedroom. The
inspector should look for a smoke alarm
and
A. an escape and rescue opening.
B. a carbon monoxide alarm.
C. a fire extinguisher.
D. a safety ladder.
4. A swimming pool fence must prevent 4 inches
passage of a sphere that is larger than
A. 2 inches.
B. 3 inches.
C. 4 inches.
D. 5 inches.
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5. Refer to the photograph to answer this
question. What should an inspector
recommend to the client regarding the
conditions shown in relation to the
downspout/rain leader?
A. Nothing, the downspout is properly
installed.
B. Gravel should be installed under the
downspout.
C. The downspout should be moved away
from the siding.
D. A contractor should evaluate the
downspout and recommend repairs.A
contractor should evaluate the downspout
and recommend repairs
6. If water infiltration is suspected behind a a non-contact moisture meter
finished surface. What tool would be the
best choice to verify dampness?
A. an infrared thermometer
B. a pin-type moisture meter
C. a non-contact moisture meter
D. a digital camera
7. Gas-fired furnace heat exchangers most rust and metal fatigue.
often fail from
A. low temperatures.
B. lack of use.
C. improper gas pressure.
D. rust and metal fatigue.
8. Relative Humidity (RH) is expressed as percentage.
A. volume.
B. percentage.
C. capacity.
D. temperature.
9. Connections of dissimilar metal in a electrolysis.
plumbing system, such as galvanized steel
pipe and copper pipe, will usually cause
A. reduced water pressure.
B. decreased water quality.
C. glazed pipes.
D. electrolysis.
10. A Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) disconnects the power when sensing current leakage to ground
is a safety device that
A. disconnects power when the grounding
to the outlet is faulty.
B. detects moisture and disconnects power
in wet locations.
C. disconnects the power when sensing
current leakage to ground.
D. protects against electrical surges and
voltage spikes.
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11. An electrical system with a fuse on the is hazardous and should be corrected
neutral conductor and on the energized
(hot) conductors
A. is twice as safe as a system where only
the energized (hot) conductors are fused.
B. should have the neutral conductor fuse
sized to one half the normal ampacity for
the circuit.
C. is overfused up to 50% if used only for
lighting.
D. is hazardous and should be corrected.
12. To operate a central air conditioner, an D
electric clothes dryer, and an electric
range, the ampacity
of the service to the house should be AT
LEAST
A. 100 amps at 120 volts.
B. 125 amps at 120 volts.
C. 60 amps at 240 volts.
D. 100 amps at 240 volts.
13. A floor joist in a crawl space has been D
cut where the toilet drain passes through
the floor. The joists are 2x6 spaced at 16" on
center. The inspector should recommend
that
A. the buyer monitor the floor. Floor
systems such as this have redundant
framing and
removal of one joist is insignificant.
B. a contractor should support the cut joist
with new piers and posts from below.
C. the cut joist should be headed off to
adjacent framing members to distribute the
load.
D. a contrator be contacted to determine
what is needed and make repairs.
14. Most problems with concrete are B
caused at the time of Installation. What
single factor causes the MOST problems?
A. The concrete has insufficient thickness.
B. Too much water is added to the mix.
C. Too much Portland cement is in the mix.
D. The wrong kind of sand is in the mix.
15. Brick chimneys on older properties with B
oil heat sometimes curve above the roof
line, with no visible cracks. Which is a
possible cause of this curving?
A. settlement of the chimney footing
B. expansion of mortar
C. absence of a cricket flashing at the roof
D. lack of a rain cap on the flue
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EUNICE
NHIE 100 QUESTIONS WITH 100% SURE ANSWERS
Terms in this set (100)
1. Buckling in horizontal vinyl siding is improper fastening
generally caused by
A. reflected sunlight.
B. improper fastening.
C. condensation in walls.
D. improper house wrap.
2. At what level would water pressure within 80 psi
a single-family dwelling begin to be
considered excessive and require
correction?
A. 60 psi
B. 80 psi
C. 100 psi
D. 120 psi
3. A newer home with electric heat is being an escape and rescue opening
inspected. It has a below grade finished
basement containing a bedroom. The
inspector should look for a smoke alarm
and
A. an escape and rescue opening.
B. a carbon monoxide alarm.
C. a fire extinguisher.
D. a safety ladder.
4. A swimming pool fence must prevent 4 inches
passage of a sphere that is larger than
A. 2 inches.
B. 3 inches.
C. 4 inches.
D. 5 inches.
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5. Refer to the photograph to answer this
question. What should an inspector
recommend to the client regarding the
conditions shown in relation to the
downspout/rain leader?
A. Nothing, the downspout is properly
installed.
B. Gravel should be installed under the
downspout.
C. The downspout should be moved away
from the siding.
D. A contractor should evaluate the
downspout and recommend repairs.A
contractor should evaluate the downspout
and recommend repairs
6. If water infiltration is suspected behind a a non-contact moisture meter
finished surface. What tool would be the
best choice to verify dampness?
A. an infrared thermometer
B. a pin-type moisture meter
C. a non-contact moisture meter
D. a digital camera
7. Gas-fired furnace heat exchangers most rust and metal fatigue.
often fail from
A. low temperatures.
B. lack of use.
C. improper gas pressure.
D. rust and metal fatigue.
8. Relative Humidity (RH) is expressed as percentage.
A. volume.
B. percentage.
C. capacity.
D. temperature.
9. Connections of dissimilar metal in a electrolysis.
plumbing system, such as galvanized steel
pipe and copper pipe, will usually cause
A. reduced water pressure.
B. decreased water quality.
C. glazed pipes.
D. electrolysis.
10. A Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) disconnects the power when sensing current leakage to ground
is a safety device that
A. disconnects power when the grounding
to the outlet is faulty.
B. detects moisture and disconnects power
in wet locations.
C. disconnects the power when sensing
current leakage to ground.
D. protects against electrical surges and
voltage spikes.
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11. An electrical system with a fuse on the is hazardous and should be corrected
neutral conductor and on the energized
(hot) conductors
A. is twice as safe as a system where only
the energized (hot) conductors are fused.
B. should have the neutral conductor fuse
sized to one half the normal ampacity for
the circuit.
C. is overfused up to 50% if used only for
lighting.
D. is hazardous and should be corrected.
12. To operate a central air conditioner, an D
electric clothes dryer, and an electric
range, the ampacity
of the service to the house should be AT
LEAST
A. 100 amps at 120 volts.
B. 125 amps at 120 volts.
C. 60 amps at 240 volts.
D. 100 amps at 240 volts.
13. A floor joist in a crawl space has been D
cut where the toilet drain passes through
the floor. The joists are 2x6 spaced at 16" on
center. The inspector should recommend
that
A. the buyer monitor the floor. Floor
systems such as this have redundant
framing and
removal of one joist is insignificant.
B. a contractor should support the cut joist
with new piers and posts from below.
C. the cut joist should be headed off to
adjacent framing members to distribute the
load.
D. a contrator be contacted to determine
what is needed and make repairs.
14. Most problems with concrete are B
caused at the time of Installation. What
single factor causes the MOST problems?
A. The concrete has insufficient thickness.
B. Too much water is added to the mix.
C. Too much Portland cement is in the mix.
D. The wrong kind of sand is in the mix.
15. Brick chimneys on older properties with B
oil heat sometimes curve above the roof
line, with no visible cracks. Which is a
possible cause of this curving?
A. settlement of the chimney footing
B. expansion of mortar
C. absence of a cricket flashing at the roof
D. lack of a rain cap on the flue
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