National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE) — Practice Exam
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Our Home Inspector (NHIE) bank has 13 questions on this topic. Here are 3 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.
Question 1
Under InterNACHI's standards, must a home inspector inspect a swimming pool?
- Yes, including the structural shell
- Yes; pools and spas are always part of a standard home inspection, including the equipment
- No; pools and spas are excluded unless added to the agreement
- Yes, including the pump and heater
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C. No; pools and spas are excluded unless added to the agreement — SOP 3.2 excludes swimming pools or spas.
Question 2
What do weep holes in a retaining wall do?
- Let water drain out from behind the wall
- Vent soil gases
- Relieve air pressure so the wall doesn't crack in winter
- Show where rebar was placed
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A. Let water drain out from behind the wall — Trapped water adds pressure behind the wall.
Question 3
Which walkway condition is a common trip hazard to report?
- Control joints sawn into the slab
- A gentle slope away from the house
- A raised slab edge or heaved section from tree roots
- A broom-finished concrete surface with sawn control joints spaced every few feet
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C. A raised slab edge or heaved section from tree roots — Trip hazards and slippery surfaces are listed safety issues.