Take the Home Inspector Practice Test (Ready to Pass the Actual Exam?)

 

Are you ready for the 2023 Exam? Are you up to the Challenge of trying to solve 10 Exam questions?

This demo will let you see how the problems are structured and it will give you a honest chance to evaluate the practice exams and try it before you buy it. 

Questions: 

1) Standard three light electrical testers are not 100% reliable because:

 

 

(A) Three light testers sometimes have broken wiring

 

(B) Some receptacles only have two prongs

 

(C) Different test device manufactures have different light patterns

 

(D) Three light testers will not detect multiple wiring problems

 

 

 

 

2) Bulging plaster is observed high up on several bedroom walls. The primary concern is the bulging plaster is a(n):

 

(A) Installation defect

 

(B) Indication the home is very old

 

(C) Indication the air conditioner leaked

 

(D) Potential safety issue

 

 

 

3) When calculating the cooling loads for an HVAC system, what are the types of heat transfer that must be considered?

(A) Conductive and latent heat  

                                                                                       
(B) Sensible and latent heat 

                                                                                             
(C) Sensible and conductive heat   

                                                                                   
(D) Radiant heat only

 

 

4) Which of the following materials would be most likely to have the highest R-value?

(A) 6” fiberglass batt insulation         

                                                                               
(B) 12” cast-in-place concrete wall  

                                                                                               
(C) 2” extruded polystyrene panel    

                                                                                
(D) Triple insulated glazing system with ½” air spaces

 

 

5) As home inspector, you can often determine the approximate age of a home by observing how it was constructed. Which of the following choices represents the method of construction that is the oldest?

 

(A) Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction

(B) Balloon framing

(C) Platform framing

(D) Post and beam construction

 

6) Which of the following locations is often prone to a deficiency when inspecting Exterior Insulation and Finishing (EIFS) wall system?

 

(A) On the inside wall of the home

(B) At the corners of the installation (around windows)

(C) Along the bottom edge

(D) The center of large expanses of EIFS

 

 

7) During an inspection, you observe that a heat pump is not working and that the condensate pan under the air handler is full of water. What probably happened?

 

(A) This must indicate that there is a leak in the heat exchanger and as a safety precaution the unit turned off.    

                                                                                                                                                               

(B) The full condensate pan indicates that the fan in the air handler is not functioning.

(C) Since the pan was full, the condensate overflow switch turned the unit off in order to ensure that condensate did not spill.   

      

                                                                                      
(D) The full condensate pan means that the air handler main pinion gear disengaged and turned the unit off.

 

 

8) Home inspectors can never be sued because they are protected by the latest codes and jurisdiction.

True or False?

 

 

9) Fill in the Blank:  The V-3 rule states that a wall can usually be considered unsafe if it leans to such an extent that a plumb line passing through its center of gravity does not fall inside the middle ______  of its base.

 

(A) One-fourth

(B) One-half

(C) Its base cubed

(D) One-third

 

10) What is the definition of a Collar beam?

 

(A) 2000 psi Concrete without reinforcement

(B) 2x4s braced in between each stud.

(C) Nominal 1 or 2-inch-thick members which connect opposite roof rafters     

(D) Typically, a 2x6 or greater support in which a ledger beam rests   

The answers to these question are in the the very first Blog post below! HERE

          

Complete List of Home Inspection Tools (With Links to Amazon!)

 

 

Over the years, I've developed a list of tools that every home inspector should have in their toolbox.  It's very important to have the right tools - they are necessary to do a thorough inspection. But please be careful, just as in any profession..or really sport, you can overspend on any item. When you are first starting your career in Home Inspection, you shouldn't have to overspend and buy the best of the best equipment.  As your company grows, then you can look to upgrade.  For now, just get the basics. 

The list of tools I compiled below will get you by and allow you to do your job. When first starting out, you can get by only spending $500 for basic equipment. 

However, you’ll likely want to invest in some more specialized tools as you become more successful and grow your contacts, you can expect to spend around $1,000+ on equipment. If you aren’t sure what you need, get the basic essentials to start out, and then buy more equipment as you need it.

Flashlights (Amazon Link) $15.99. You will need this when inspecting dark areas of a home. A lot of times, the attic lights do not work so you must not chance it. Believe it or not, sometimes a home will not even have power.  I've had that embarrassing experience before. Also, don't forget to also have backup batteries. You cell phone light can also serve as a second backup. But don't waste your battery life on the light, you will need your cell phone to document pictures.  

Camera. I recommend just using your cell phone to take pictures.  This prevents you from spending more money. Just be sure to carry an extra charger in your vehicle at all times. Always make sure your cell phone is FULLY charged before you arrive to do your inspection. 

Tool Holder(Amazon Link) $20.99

Dust Mask(Amazon Link) $16.48

Measuring devices (Amazon Link) $39.98

Penetration Probe (Amazon Link) $14.99. A probe helps you check the temperature inside the home’s HVAC system, allowing you to better determine its condition.

Pocket knife (Amazon Link) $10.49. 

Multi-purpose screwdrivers (Amazon Link) $14.97

Water Pressure Gauges(Amazon Link) $23.40

Telescoping Mirror(Amazon Link) $12.99. Sometimes, you’ll need to get a better view of a tight space that you can’t easily access.

Level (Amazon Link) $12

Water Level (Amazon Link) $45.95. I always pass on this valuable advice to my students to ALWAYS use this tool.  My mentor told me long ago, "You WILL use a water level on each corner of the foundation".  There's no other way to determine it's existing condition (and protect yourself from liability).  Once again, you aren't making and determination about the foundation, just describing what you see and it's implications. Does a structural engineer need further inspection?

Gas Leak Testers: (Amazon Link) $28.99. The gases typically tested for are natural gas and propane.Gas leak testers are used wherever there is a gas line – to test for leaks near combustion appliances like furnaces, water heaters, gas ranges, ovens, gas fireplaces, and other such devices. Gas leaks can be dangerous and elusive, so proper recognition and detection of a leak is a key element of any home inspection.

CO (Carbon Monoxide) Detectors: (Amazon Link) $101.01. These handheld devices are used to ensure that there are no harmful levels of carbon monoxide in a home, which may otherwise be overlooked because carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless. 

Outlet Testers: (Amazon Link) $11.40. These are small devices which are plugged directly into power outlets to check their functionality – and verify that proper voltage and power is flowing through the outlet. 

Non-Contact Voltage Testers: (Amazon Link) $101. These devices are used to test wires, cables and other electrical equipment to check if the wire is “live” and has electricity flowing through it. 

Moisture Meters: (Amazon Link) $31.92. Moisture meters are used to detect things like leaks in the roof, plumbing systems, moisture in the walls, potential mold growth, and more. Moisture meters use a special electrical system, which can detect changes in resistance and electromagnetic signals, to determine if there is moisture present in a wall or another area.

Telescopic Ladder: (Amazon Link) $149.98. Ladders are needed to access the roof, attic spaces, and high ceilings.  I recommend using a compact ladders, such as the telescoping ladder.  These are the best ladders to use because they are collapsible, lightweight ladders that can be extended to multiple heights.

Thermometers and IR Cameras: (Amazon Link)$349.99. Inspectors may use a variety of different types of thermometers for a variety of tasks.  Infrared thermometers are useful to measure the temperature at HVAC systems.  Digital readout thermometers or simple probe thermometers are useful to measure both domestic hot water temperature and air conditioner temperature drops.

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How to Pass the National Home Inspector Exam (Tips & Tricks)

1) Work as many practice problems as you can. It really just comes down to that in order to be properly prepared. 

2) About 45% of the exam can be answered just by knowing basic concepts. (Explained in the Book).

3) Review your heavier-weighted topics first.

4) Leaving the room during the Exam at any time WILL NOT stop your test timer. The only thing that will is the scheduled break you'll have when you finish the first part.

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Night Before the National Home Inspector Exam

We get a lot of questions about what to do the night before the FE Exam. The first thing you should try to do is relax.  Assuming that you stuck to a schedule and used a great Prep Book, you should bask in the comfort that no matter what happens, pass or fail, you put in the required time. That's really the only thing you can control - your preparation time. 

No matter how tempting it may be, we recommend not working any additional practice problems.  It will just make you have more anxiety with little added benefit. If anything, just make sure you have your admission paperwork handy as well as your ID.  Watch your favorite movie or play a game.