HOME INSPECTOR EXAM SET 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025/2026

HOME INSPECTOR EXAM SET 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025/2026 Cracks in a concrete driveway: - Answer -Should be reported if they are one-quarter inch or wider. Wood shakes and wood shingles should be used only on roofs with a slope of at least: - Answer -4/12. The bottom of the outfall point of a roof at the eave adjoining a sidewall needs what kind of flashing installed? - Answer -Reglet flashing. Reglet flashing is needed at the bottom of the outfall point of a roof at the eave adjoining a sidewall. Kick out flashing diverts the runoff away from the wall. An ice dam that results in leaking indicates: - Answer -Adequate precautionary measures were not taken during the installation of the covering. Hip and ridge tiles are installed over a - Answer -Nailer. Shingles should be attached with nails long enough to penetrate at least ________ into the sheathing. - Answer -3/4 inch. What is specified to be installed between courses of wood shake roof coverings? - Answer -Felt Interlayment.Polyurethane foam roofing is a spray applied ___________ foam. - Answer -Closed-cell. The maximum notch allowed in bearing wall studs is ______. - Answer - 25% All footings shall be placed a minimum of _______ inches below undisturbed soil. - Answer -24 Fuse panels are mostly found in houses built before: - Answer -1960 Electric service drop wires should be at least _______ feet above the pool water and at least 10 feet horizontally in all directions from the pool water. - Answer -22 1/2 Which of the following is TRUE? about fuses - Answer -Most fuses must be replaced when melted. A type of valve that limits the water pressure on certain h