NHIE Cooling Systems Practice Questions
Domain 1, Task 6 of 13 in the EBPHI content outline · 4% of the exam, about 7 of the 175 scored questions
200 questions across all fifteen sections in 4 hours, with a score for Cooling so you know where you stand.
Free Cooling drillShrubs have grown around the outdoor condenser so its sides are mostly covered. Why does this matter?
Cooling Systems on the National Home Inspector Exam
Cooling systems are Task 6 of Domain 1 and 4% of the National Home Inspector Exam, about 7 of the 175 scored questions. The questions cover how air conditioners and heat pumps move heat, the parts of a split system, condensate control, and the defects visible at the condenser, the coil and the ducts.
- Share of the exam
- 4% in the official content outline, about 7 of the 175 scored questions
- Our drill
- 10 questions from 21 Cooling questions, untimed, an explanation after every answer; one free attempt, unlimited with a pass
What cooling systems questions test
- The refrigeration cycle: compressor, condenser, metering device and evaporator, and heat transfer
- Split systems and heat pumps: the suction and liquid lines, reversing valve and normal operation
- Condensate control and disposal: primary and secondary drains, pans and float switches
- Typical defects: missing suction line insulation, rust and condensation on components, blocked airflow at the condenser, missing or damaged disconnects
- Distribution: damaged or disconnected ducts, dirty filters and missing duct support
Sit the full exam under the real clock
200 questions across all fifteen sections in 4 hours, with a score for Cooling so you know where you stand.
Free Cooling drillHow to study it
- Draw the refrigeration cycle once and label where heat is absorbed and where it is released.
- Learn which refrigerant line is large and cold (suction) and which is small and warm (liquid).
- Know the reason not to run an air conditioner in cold weather: the manufacturer’s low-temperature limit protects the compressor.
- Take the cooling drill until you score 80% or better.
Common questions
How many cooling questions are on the NHIE?
Cooling systems are 4% of the exam, about 7 of the 175 scored questions.
Are heat pumps in cooling or heating?
Both. The outline lists heat pumps under the principles of the refrigerant cycle in cooling, and heat pumps also appear among heating system types.
200 questions across all fifteen sections in 4 hours, with a score for Cooling so you know where you stand.
Free Cooling drillThe other home inspector exam sections
- Site Conditions
- Exterior Components
- Roof Components
- Structural Components
- Electrical Systems
- Heating Systems
- Insulation, Moisture Management and Ventilation
- Mechanical Exhaust Systems
- Plumbing and Fuel Distribution Systems
- Interior Components
- Fireplaces, Fuel-Burning Appliances and Chimneys
- Life Safety Equipment and Systems
- Analysis of Findings and Reporting
- Professional Responsibilities
- Home inspector practice exam (200 questions, 4 hours)
- Mixed drill: all fifteen sections
Sources
- EBPHI: Frequently Asked Questions (questions, time, fee, scoring, retakes)
- EBPHI: Policies, Procedures, Content handbook with the NHIE content outline (© 2023)
- EBPHI: Prepare for the Exam (domains, references, practice quizzes)
- PSI: National Home Inspector Examination candidate bulletin
- EBPHI: State regulations map
- ICC: International Residential Code (IRC) 2021
Original practice questions for exam preparation, written to the EBPHI National Home Inspector Examination content outline (© 2023), not EBPHI exam questions. Independent practice, not affiliated with or endorsed by the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors (EBPHI) or PSI. National Home Inspector Examination and NHIE are registered marks of EBPHI.