2025/2026|Professional Home Inspector Exam NHIE - TREC Questions with correct Answers
_____ inches is the maximum distance that a window sill can be located from the
floor in a bedroom. Correct Answer 44
_____ inches X ______ inches is the minimum dimension for a egress window in a
sleeping room. Correct Answer 20 - 24
_____ is the maximum height of a stairway riser. Correct Answer 7 ¾"
_______ inspector members serve on the Inspector Committee. Correct Answer 6
_______ members serve on the Inspector Committee. Correct Answer 9
_______ public members serve on the Inspector Committee. Correct Answer 3
12 gauge aluminum wires should be connected to a _____ amp breaker. Correct
Answer 15
3 attempts to pass License Exams, then: Correct Answer More education is required
A _____ inch air gap between a faucet spout and the flood rim of its fixture to prevent a
possible cross connection: Correct Answer 1
A 2" x 6" @16" on center can safely span?
a. 6'
b. 10'
c. 12'
d. Depends on species of wood Correct Answer d. Depends on species of wood
A 3-tab asphalt shingle can be installed on pitches as low as 2/12, if the roof?
a. Never
b. If the roof has a hot tar roof coating
c. If there are two layers of roofing felt under the shingles
d. Only if you use a 30 year shingle Correct Answer c. If there are two layers of roofing
felt under the shingles