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PSI NATIONAL HOME INSPECTOR PRACTICE
EXAM 2026| BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH
100% VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
SOLUTIONS| GUARANTEED VALUE PACK| ACE
YOUR GRADES.
1. Two roof trusses passing above an interior hallway have been cut to
install a pull-down attic ladder. There is no cracking or indication of
distress in the walls or ceilings. Which of the following is the MOST
appropriate action?
A) This is not a concern since this is no indication of distress.
B) This is beyond the scope of an inspection and does not need to be
reported.
C) The inspector can evaluate the remaining pieces of the trusses as if
they were site-built.
D) The inspector should recommend this situation be referred to a
structural engineer. - correct answer - D) The inspector should
recommend this situation be referred to a structural engineer.
2. On a previous work day, you left a crawl space access cover off of the
access to the pantry. A party fell the next day and was injured. Which of
the following insurance types will be used to pay damages?
A) General liability and bonding
B) General liability and homeowners' coverage
C) Errors and omissions and broker liability
D) Claims made and occurrence - correct answer - B) General liability
and homeowners' coverage
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3. While inspecting a one-year-old house, slab on grade, you observe
hairline cracks in the concrete floor with no vertical displacement. This
indicates:
A) Insufficient reinforcement.
B) Unstable subsoil.
C) Overhydrated concrete.
D) Normal plastic shrinkage. - correct answer - D) Normal plastic
shrinkage.
4. When inspecting a home, the seller of the property has made the
statement that all the appliances are in working order. As an inspector,
you should:
A) Take the seller's information for granted, and do not test any
appliances.
B) Say nothing about the appliance in the report.
C) If you inspect appliances, tell your client that you will check them
out.
D) Assume the seller is hiding a problem, and report your suspicion to
the client. - correct answer - C) If you inspect appliances, tell your
client that you will check them out.
5. You observe approximately 12 inches of loose fill fiberglass insulation in
an attic space. You advise the client that the "R" value is approximately:
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A) R11.
B) R13.
C) R19.
D) R30. - correct answer - D) R30.
6. To measure carbon monoxide, you should use a(n):
A) OC detector.
B) OC2 detector.
C) CO2 detector.
D) CO detector. - correct answer - D) CO detector.
7. You complete your inspection and deliver the report to the client. The
seller calls and asks what you found on the inspection. What is your
response?
A) Explain in detail what you found.
B) You are not allowed to discuss your findings with them.
C) Tell them that nothing serious was found and not to worry.
D) You may discuss your findings if they are willing to fix any problems.
- correct answer - B) You are not allowed to discuss your findings
with them.
8. The MINIMUM width of stairways (not considering railings) is:
A) 27 inches.
B) 36 inches.
PSI NATIONAL HOME INSPECTOR PRACTICE
EXAM 2026| BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH
100% VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
SOLUTIONS| GUARANTEED VALUE PACK| ACE
YOUR GRADES.
1. Two roof trusses passing above an interior hallway have been cut to
install a pull-down attic ladder. There is no cracking or indication of
distress in the walls or ceilings. Which of the following is the MOST
appropriate action?
A) This is not a concern since this is no indication of distress.
B) This is beyond the scope of an inspection and does not need to be
reported.
C) The inspector can evaluate the remaining pieces of the trusses as if
they were site-built.
D) The inspector should recommend this situation be referred to a
structural engineer. - correct answer - D) The inspector should
recommend this situation be referred to a structural engineer.
2. On a previous work day, you left a crawl space access cover off of the
access to the pantry. A party fell the next day and was injured. Which of
the following insurance types will be used to pay damages?
A) General liability and bonding
B) General liability and homeowners' coverage
C) Errors and omissions and broker liability
D) Claims made and occurrence - correct answer - B) General liability
and homeowners' coverage
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3. While inspecting a one-year-old house, slab on grade, you observe
hairline cracks in the concrete floor with no vertical displacement. This
indicates:
A) Insufficient reinforcement.
B) Unstable subsoil.
C) Overhydrated concrete.
D) Normal plastic shrinkage. - correct answer - D) Normal plastic
shrinkage.
4. When inspecting a home, the seller of the property has made the
statement that all the appliances are in working order. As an inspector,
you should:
A) Take the seller's information for granted, and do not test any
appliances.
B) Say nothing about the appliance in the report.
C) If you inspect appliances, tell your client that you will check them
out.
D) Assume the seller is hiding a problem, and report your suspicion to
the client. - correct answer - C) If you inspect appliances, tell your
client that you will check them out.
5. You observe approximately 12 inches of loose fill fiberglass insulation in
an attic space. You advise the client that the "R" value is approximately:
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A) R11.
B) R13.
C) R19.
D) R30. - correct answer - D) R30.
6. To measure carbon monoxide, you should use a(n):
A) OC detector.
B) OC2 detector.
C) CO2 detector.
D) CO detector. - correct answer - D) CO detector.
7. You complete your inspection and deliver the report to the client. The
seller calls and asks what you found on the inspection. What is your
response?
A) Explain in detail what you found.
B) You are not allowed to discuss your findings with them.
C) Tell them that nothing serious was found and not to worry.
D) You may discuss your findings if they are willing to fix any problems.
- correct answer - B) You are not allowed to discuss your findings
with them.
8. The MINIMUM width of stairways (not considering railings) is:
A) 27 inches.
B) 36 inches.
