Licensing · Home inspection
National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE) — Practice Exam
The licensing exam most U.S. states use for home inspectors: inspecting the site, exterior, roof, structure, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, interior, fireplaces and appliances; reporting findings; and the inspector's professional duties.
Questions last checked against the official sources on October 6, 2026.
The real exam at a glance
- Exam
- 200 questions (175 scored), 4 hours
- Pass
- Scaled 500 on a 200–800 scale
- Weights
- Inspection 63%, analysis and reporting 25%, professional responsibilities 12%
- Standards
- State rules, ASHI or InterNACHI standards of practice
What you'll practise
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Where is safety glazing typically required?
- Only in skylights over 10 feet up
- In every window regardless of location
- In every window of the house, regardless of its size, height or location
- In doors and in glass near tubs, showers and walkways
Show the answer
D. In doors and in glass near tubs, showers and walkways — IRC R308.4 hazardous locations.
Sample questions by topic (in English)
- Site
- Exterior
- Roof
- Structure
- Electrical
- Cooling
- Heating
- Insulation and ventilation
- Plumbing
- Interior
- Reporting
- Professional
- Analysis
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Questions about the Home Inspector (NHIE)
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What is the real Home Inspector (NHIE) like?
Exam: 200 questions (175 scored), 4 hours. Pass: Scaled 500 on a 200–800 scale. Weights: Inspection 63%, analysis and reporting 25%, professional responsibilities 12%. Standards: State rules, ASHI or InterNACHI standards of practice.
How is my practice marked?
Instantly. You see your score against the pass mark, and an explanation for every question — including the ones you got right.
Can I take it on my phone?
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