HOME INSPECTOR NATIONAL EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025/2026

HOME INSPECTOR NATIONAL EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025/2026 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 - Answer -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 - Answer -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 - Answer -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. - Answer -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 - Answer -Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring problemsBulging 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 - Answer -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. - Answer -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. - Answer -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 - Answer -Sensible and latent heat Which of the following would be most likely to have the highest Rvalue? a. 6" fiberglass batt insulationb. 12" cast-in-place concrete wall c. 2" extruded polystyrene panel d. Triple insulated glazing system with ½" air spaces - Answer -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