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Home inspectors report receptacles with reversed polarity as potentially hazardous because: A) They contribute to the overheating of the receptacle. National Home Inspector Practice Exam & Answers 2024 B) They increase the shock likelihood at connected equipment. C) Single phase appliance motors will run backwards. D) They trip ground fault circuit interrupter outlets. - Correct Answers ✅B) They increase the shock likelihood at connected equipment. The term "wet vent" refers to a: A) Vent that traps water and therefore stays wet. B) Vent located above the roof line and exposed to rain. C) Vent that runs outside an exterior wall. D) Waste line that also functions as a vent. - Correct Answers ✅D) Waste line that also functions as a vent. 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. 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B) Two feet above roof penetration and three feet above the highest point within 10 feet. C) Thirty inches above roof penetration and 24 inches above the highest point with eight feet. National Home Inspector Practice Exam & Answers 2024 D) Three feet above roof penetration and three feet above the highest point within eight feet. - Correct Answers ✅A) Three feet above roof penetration and two feet above the highest point within 10 feet. Damage from ice dams could indicate: A) Over-exposure of shingles or slates. B) Rain gutters with too low an outer lip. C) Insufficient attic insulation. D) Attic vents left open during winter months. - Correct Answers ✅C) Insufficient attic insulation. When evaluating the operation of an AC system during the summer months, the temperature differential between the supply and renew air should typically be: A) 10-15 ° F. B) 15-20 ° F. C) 15-30 ° F. D) 20-25 ° F. - Correct Answers ✅B) 15-20 ° F. National Home Inspector Practice Exam & Answers 2024 An electrical wire that is hanging loose with a bare end is seen in the attic of a home. The homeowner says it is an abandoned circuit and is not being used. The quickest way to check the wire is to: A) Touch the bare end with your fingers. B) Believe the homeowner because he knows his house. C) Use a voltage "sniffer." D) Use an amp meter. - Correct Answers ✅C) Use a voltage "sniffer." 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 Answers ✅D) The inspector should recommend this situation be referred to a structural engineer. National Home Inspector Practice Exam & Answers 2024 C) CO2 detector. D) CO detector. - Correct Answers ✅D) CO detector. 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 Answers ✅B) You are not allowed to discuss your findings with them. The MINIMUM width of stairways (not considering railings) is: A) 27 inches. B) 36 inches. C) 42 inches. D) 44 inches. - Correct Answers ✅B) 36 inches. National Home Inspector Practice Exam & Answers 2024 What type of foundation has a large amount of reinforced steel and is known as a floating foundation? A) Pier-and-grade beam foundation system B) "Inverted T" spread footing foundation C) "Battered" foundation footing system D) Mat foundation slab - Correct Answers ✅D) Mat foundation slab Generally, which type of item is NOT included in a home inspection? A) Unsafe B) Defective C) Not present D) Cosmetic - Correct Answers ✅D) Cosmetic Water is dripping from 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. - Correct Answers ✅A) Exhaust spillage. National Home Inspector Practice Exam & Answers 2024 You are approached by a real estate agent/broker to advertise in their office brochure for a fee. In turn, they will promote your firm as a preferred vendor and recommend you. You should: A) Accept since it is an acceptable method of marketing. B) Accept only if there is nothing which precludes your responsibility to your clients. C) Refuse because such an arrangement may compromise your integrity. D) Refuse since it is a violation of ethical practice. - Correct Answers ✅D) Refuse since it is a violation of ethical practice. A drainage tile can be recognized BEST as a: A) Curved clay-tile assembly installed along the headwall of a dormer in lieu of stepped flashing. B) Pipe set in gravel running continuously along the exterior of a building's foundation footings. C) Ceramic-tile washboard installed at a laundry sink to divert water into the sink. D) Concrete splash-block set below the termination of a flat roof drain system to divert water away from the building. - Correct Answers National Home Inspector Practice Exam & Answers 2024 A) Post-and-beam construction. B) Balloon framing. C) Platform framing. D) California framing. - Correct Answers ✅B) Balloon framing. 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. - Correct Answers ✅C) Approved brace or box. During an inspection of a gas dryer, you observe no exhaust vent. Your report should: A) Recommend installing a metal dryer duct vented to the exterior. B) Recommend installing a flexible plastic dryer duct vented to the exterior. C) Indicate a code violation and state that corrective action should be taken. National Home Inspector Practice Exam & Answers 2024 D) Indicate that this is not a problem because a stocking is placed above the opening to trap lint. - Correct Answers ✅A) Recommend installing a metal dryer duct vented to the exterior. Which of the following is TRUE with regard to powder post beetles? A) They are normally detected by listening for the "clicking" sound they make when chewing on wood. 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C) House is in sound structural condition. D) House appears to have a dry basement. - Correct Answers ✅C) House is in sound structural condition. You see during your inspection that the air conditioning system has supply registers in each bedroom, but only one large return register is located in the center hallway. Your FIRST course of action would be to: A) Recommend to your client that return ducts be installed in each bedroom. B) Check to see if the bedroom doors are undercut at the bottom. C) Report that the life of the A/C equipment will be reduced. National Home Inspector Practice Exam & Answers 2024 To avoid scalding injuries, heating elements should be set to: A) 100°F. B) 110°F. C) 120°F. D) 130°F. - Correct Answers ✅C) 120°F. The proper slope on a drain line is: A) 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch per foot. B) Less than 1/4 inch per foot. C) 1 inch per foot. D) No slope. - Correct Answers ✅A) 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch per foot. You are inspecting a home built in 1996. In the garage you observe the walls are covered with 1/4 inch hardboard panels. You advise the client that: A) The walls do not meet crush resistance requirements and should be replaced. B) The wall is properly sheathed, and no action is needed. National Home Inspector Practice Exam & Answers 2024 C) Hardboard panels are excellent for a moisture barrier between the house and garage. D) There does not appear to be any fire barrier between the garage and living space as currently required. - Correct Answers ✅D) There does not appear to be any fire barrier between the garage and living space as currently required. Which deficiency should be considered an immediate potential safety hazard? A) A 1/8 inch diagonal crack in a foundation wall B) Missing attic insulation around a skylight C) A missing temperature and pressure relief valve on a hot water heater D) Worn-out and leaking chimney flashing - Correct Answers ✅C) A missing temperature and pressure relief valve on a hot water heater While inspecting the attic, you observe that the 2 x 4 webbing has been removed from two (2) adjacent manufactured roof trusses to enable the installation of the attic-mounted HVAC air-handler unit, in a single- family dwelling. Your report should state that: A) No problem exists since only two (2) trusses have been modified, and they are adjacent. National Home Inspector Practice Exam & Answers 2024 B) The trusses are no longer structurally sound, and the best method of correction should be determined by qualified engineer. C) The trusses remain structurally sound, since the top chord and bottom chords have not been cut, and the roof sheathing will provide stability. D) The trusses have been compromised, and this area should be monitored for signs of future structural failure. - Correct Answers ✅B) The trusses are no longer structurally sound, and the best method of correction should be determined by qualified engineer.