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CHI Certified Home Inspector VIP Practice Exam
CHI — The National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE) is the primary standardized licensing exam for home inspectors in the United States, administered by the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors (EBPHI). The real exam consists of 200 multiple-choice questions over 4 hours, scored on a 200–800 scale with a passing score of approximately 500; content domains include structural systems, roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, interior, insulation/ventilation, and site/exterior.
31
Questions
90m
Time Limit
75.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 31👑 VIP
During a residential inspection, you observe that a wood deck is attached to the house with a ledger board fastened directly through the exterior sheathing into the band joist. The gap between the ledger and the house wall shows no flashing, and the wood at the top of the ledger appears slightly discolored and soft when probed. Which of the following BEST describes the condition and its primary concern?
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