NHIE Practice Quizzes And Answers 2022/2023

Which is most likely to be considered an ethical breach by a home inspector? A. gross negligence. B. negligent misrepresentation. C. ordinary negligence. D. fraud. Correct Answer: gross negligence. Feedback: NHIE 2 ...

Which is most likely to be considered an ethical breach by a home inspector? A. gross negligence. B. negligent misrepresentation. C. ordinary negligence. D. fraud. Correct Answer: gross negligence. Feedback: NHIE 2015 p.602 NHIE 2019 Vol.2 p.399 Electric dryer receptacles in older houses: A. work with four-wire cords and plugs. B. may share a wire with a 120-volt receptacle C. require their own circuit D. are rated for at least 50 amps Correct Answer: require their own circuit Feedback: Manufacturer Installation Instructions. Newer dryers require a 4 wire cord. 2 hots, a neutral and a ground. https://app.prolydian.com/api/media/8f8786ac-5eb5-e911-80e0-000d3a141e93 There is evidence of heavy coat of oxidation on the pictured copper water pipes. What likely caused this condition A. High humidity in the basement of the home has caused the rust. B. Corrosive atmospheres. C. Pipe was installed that way. It was exposed to the weather prior to installation. D. There is excessive moisture condensing on the pipes due to leakage. Correct Answer: Corrosive atmospheres. Feedback: Oxidizers like bleach, battery charging stations (lead acid), flue gas from poorly vented appliances, sewer gas , et al. Will corrode copper piping and wiring Sending the inspection report to which party is LEAST likely to be considered an ethical breach by a home inspector? Assume all parties attended the inspection. A. The client's parents. B. The buyer's agent. C. The seller's agent. D. The seller. Correct Answer: The buyer's agent. Feedback: NHIE 2015 p.613, NHIE 2019 Vol. 2 p.411 Deck ledger boards with floor joists 16' 6", should be securely attached directly to the house by A. properly sized lag bolts every 16 inches. B. 16d galvanized nails placed every 16 inches. C. properly sized joist hangers for the house. D. properly sized lag bolts into the foundation ledge. Correct Answer: properly sized lag bolts every 16 inches. Feedback: This is critical to prevent pullout during a excessive load on the deck. IRC18 507.9.1.3 Minimum access size opening for a crawl space where equipment is installed. A. 22" x 30" B. 20" x 32" C. 24" x 32" D. 30" x 30" Correct Answer: 22" x 30" Feedback: See NHIE Structural Manual page 239 Wood bearing on a concrete foundation is required to have a minimum bearing of : A. 1.5 inches B. 2 inches C. 2.5 inches D. 3 inches Correct Answer: 3 inches Feedback: NHIEM15 124 NHIE19 V2 - 199 When inspecting a home, you note horizontal cracks in the foundation wall. Which of the following would NOT be a cause of overload from the outside? A. Wind shear B. Frost C. Soil pressure D. Backfill Correct Answer: Wind shear Feedback: The other three will definitely cause foundation issues under right conditions. Wind shear will affect the structure above grade. NHIEM15 - 115 NHIE19V2 - 186 What action would most likely reduce fiberglass batt insulation R value of a stud cavity by the largest amount? A. Compressing the insulation behind an electrical cable B. Fluffing the insulation C. A slice in the Kraft facing D. Not installing a vapor retarder where required Correct Answer: Compressing the insulation behind an electrical cable Feedback: Compressing the insulation reduces the open cell volume to hold heat. NHIE15 328 NHIE19 V2 p. 285 Which of the following is the correct termination where the sloped roof terminates adjacent to a side wall? A. Use polyurethane caulking between the gutter and the wall. B. Use silicone caulking between the gutter and the wall. C. Use kick-out flashing into the gutter. D. Use only step flashing that is overlapped three inches. Correct Answer: Use kick-out flashing into the gutter. Feedback: IRC 2018 903.2.1 p.431; IRC 2015 903.2.1; NHIE 2019 Vol.2 p.162 https://app.prolydian.com/api/media/df8b1c01-cbbd-e911-80e0-000d3a141e93 The angled board with the insulation piles on it in the photo would be considered A. Temporary truss bracing B. Permanent truss bracing C. Truss web member D. Truss chord member Correct Answer: Permanent truss bracing Feedback: The angled board is permanent bracing to prevent racking and sway once the trusses are sheathed. When installed, there should be a truss drawing attached to one of the trusses. See NHIE Structural Manual page 163 All vertical joints of panel sheathing shall occur over: A. Fire blocking B. Studs C. Braced walls D. Window headers B. Studs A room is built over a garage, with floor joists parallel to the garage door opening. To allow room to install a double-wide automatic garage door-opener, the center of the joists may A. not be notched B. be notched up to 1/8th their depth C. be notched up to 1/6th their depth D. be notched only if a tension rod is installed A. not be notched The minimum clearance between a stucco façade and soil should be? A. 2 inches B. 4 inches C. 6 inches D. 8 inches B. 4 inches A chimney cricket or saddle is required when the chimney is _____ inches or wider. A. 24 B. 30 C. 36 D. 42 B. 30 https://o.quizlet.com/kAZ5xZ6Mrd.3eAomJ.qpGg.png When you see this condition you would report? A. No issue. Likely not even mention it. B. Enough water diverted to clean the dish. C. Diverter's job is to divert 100% of the water flow D. Faucet assembly is in need of replacement Correct Answer: Diverter's job is to divert 100% of the water flow Feedback: Report that the diverter is not functioning as intended by design. Recommend repair or replacement. Industry Standards do not require you to say how to fix the issue. 2019 NHIEM - p. 263 https://app.prolydian.com/api/media/8f8786ac-5eb5-e911-80e0-000d3a141e93 There is evidence of heavy coat of oxidation on the pictured copper water pipes. What likely caused this condition A. High humidity in the basement of the home has caused the rust. B. Apparently there is a source of an alkaline material causing the copper to oxidize C. Pipe was installed that way. It was exposed to the weather prior to installation. D. There is excessive moisture condensing on the pipes due to leakage. Correct Answer: Apparently there is a source of an alkaline material causing the copper to oxidize Feedback: High alkalinity, and meth production are two likely causes. https://app.prolydian.com/api/media/793dcbaf-5db5-e911-80e0-000d3a141e93 Is there an issue with this installation? A. No issue, polybutylene correctly installed B. Yes, polybutylene compression clamps should be painted black C. Yes, polybutylene compression rings should be copper unpainted D. Yes, fittings should not be installed less than 12" apart Correct Answer: Yes, polybutylene compression rings should be copper unpainted Feedback: The black painted compression rings are for PEX not Polybutylene. The interior diameter of the rings differ. See NHIE Plumbing page 374 https://app.prolydian.com/api/media/8a819f50-5eb5-e911-80e0-000d3a141e93 What is pictured here? A. A mechanical sewage tank motor B. A backflow valve for a yard sprinkler C. Valves for an underground propane tank D. Control valve for a sewage ejection pump. Correct Answer: Valves for an underground propane tank Feedback: A propane tank may be buried if manufacturer approved tank for the purpose. See NHIE Mechanical page 449 Which of the following should NEVER be embedded in a concrete slab-on-grade floor? A. Heat ducting B. Gas piping C. Electrical conduit D. Waste pipe B. Gas piping The recommended maximum safe domestic water temperature in a home is how many degrees Fahrenheit? A. 110 B. 120 C. 130 D. 140 B. 120 The water heater pressure relief valve discharge pipe MUST be: A. A 3/4 inch pipe B. Made of rigid pipe C. Threaded at the bottom D. No smaller than the nominal size of the relief valve outlet. D. No smaller than the nominal size of the relief valve outlet. Water is dripping from the surface of the cold water pipes above a gas water heater. This might be caused by: A. Exhaust spillage B. Short cycling C. A cold start D. Overfiring A. Exhaust spillage Above what water pressure, in a single-family dwelling would you recommend a water pressure regulator? A. 60psi B. 80psi C. 100psi D. 120psi B. 80psi A toilet in a residential bathroom A. is secured to the plumbing "closet flange" by two closet bolts B. is not allowed to have a double wax ring C. cannot be tightly sealed to a smooth floor such as sheet vinyl D. requires a minimum four-inch drainpipe A. is secured to the plumbing "closet flange" by two closet bolts If a well pump cycles on and off rapidly, it is an indication that A. someone is turning a faucet on and off. B. the pressure switch is out of adjustment. C. there is a leak in the well supply line. D. the pressure tank is water logged. D. the pressure tank is water logged. Sewage ejector pumps are necessary when a toilet: A. Is far from the main sewer stage B. Is below the septic drainage field C. Backs up frequently D. Above the sewer line B. Is below the septic drainage field