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National Home Inspector Certification VIP Practice Exam
Home Inspector Test — This exam mirrors the National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE), administered by the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors (EBPHI). The real NHIE consists of 200 questions (185 scored, 15 pretest), has a 4-hour time limit, and uses a scaled passing score of approximately 500 out of 800, covering property and building exterior, roofing, plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, interior, and insulation/ventilation domains.
30
Questions
240m
Time Limit
70.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 30👑 VIP
During a home inspection, you observe that the grading around the foundation slopes toward the structure at a rate of approximately 1 inch per foot for the first 6 feet. The soil appears to be clay-heavy. What is the most significant concern and what should you report?
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