NHIE Interior Components Practice Questions
Domain 1, Task 11 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 Interior so you know where you stand.
Free Interior drillA double-hung window will not stay open; the sash falls when raised. What is the likely cause and concern?
Interior Components on the National Home Inspector Exam
Interior components are Task 11 of Domain 1 and 4% of the National Home Inspector Exam, about 7 of the 175 scored questions. The questions cover what interior surfaces reveal about other systems, the defects that belong to the interior itself, stairs and railings, cabinets and countertops, built-in kitchen appliances and smart home technology.
- Share of the exam
- 4% in the official content outline, about 7 of the 175 scored questions
- Our drill
- 10 questions from 21 Interior questions, untimed, an explanation after every answer; one free attempt, unlimited with a pass
What interior components questions test
- Walls, ceilings, floors, doors and windows: stains and cracks caused by other systems, and defects that are not
- Safety glazing in hazardous locations
- Stairs, landings and railings: riser height, tread depth, baluster spacing, handrails and headroom
- Countertops, cabinets and installed kitchen appliances: anti-tip brackets, dishwasher drain loops, disposal wiring and dedicated circuits
- Smart home technology: what it is, common problems and the limits it puts on an inspection
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200 questions across all fifteen sections in 4 hours, with a score for Interior so you know where you stand.
Free Interior drillHow to study it
- Ask of every stain or crack: which other system caused it?
- Learn the hazardous glazing locations from the IRC and how to spot the tempered glass mark.
- Learn the stair numbers once with the exterior section.
- Take the interior drill until you score 80% or better.
Common questions
How many interior questions are on the NHIE?
Interior components are 4% of the exam, about 7 of the 175 scored questions.
Do home inspectors test appliances?
The outline lists installed kitchen appliances, including basic operation using normal controls and safety issues such as a missing range anti-tip bracket.
200 questions across all fifteen sections in 4 hours, with a score for Interior so you know where you stand.
Free Interior drillThe other home inspector exam sections
- Site Conditions
- Exterior Components
- Roof Components
- Structural Components
- Electrical Systems
- Cooling Systems
- Heating Systems
- Insulation, Moisture Management and Ventilation
- Mechanical Exhaust Systems
- Plumbing and Fuel Distribution Systems
- 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.