NHIE Roofing Practice Questions
Domain 1, Task 3 of 13 in the EBPHI content outline · 6% of the exam, about 11 of the 175 scored questions
200 questions across all fifteen sections in 4 hours, with a score for Roofing so you know where you stand.
Free Roofing drillIn areas where ice dams are common, how far must the ice barrier underlayment extend under an asphalt shingle roof?
Roof Components on the National Home Inspector Exam
Roof components are Task 3 of Domain 1 and 6% of the National Home Inspector Exam, about 11 of the 175 scored questions. The questions cover roof coverings and how they fail, gutters and downspouts, the flashings where the roof meets walls, chimneys and valleys, and skylights and pipe penetrations.
- Share of the exam
- 6% in the official content outline, about 11 of the 175 scored questions
- Our drill
- 10 questions from 33 Roofing questions, untimed, an explanation after every answer; one free attempt, unlimited with a pass
What roof components questions test
- Roof coverings: asphalt shingles, wood shakes, tile, slate, metal and low-slope membranes, their minimum slopes, repairs and typical defects
- Roof drainage: gutters, downspouts and extensions, ponding, improper slope and overflowing
- Flashings: step, counter, apron, kickout and valley flashing, separation and improper material transitions
- Skylights and other penetrations: curbs, pipe boots and collars, and leaks
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200 questions across all fifteen sections in 4 hours, with a score for Roofing so you know where you stand.
Free Roofing drillHow to study it
- Match each defect to its cause: curling and cupping, granule loss, blistering, hail bruising, nail pops.
- Learn the slope limits for asphalt shingles from the IRC and what extra underlayment low slopes need.
- Trace water down the roof and ask where each flashing stops it.
- Take the roofing drill until you score 80% or better.
Common questions
How many roofing questions are on the NHIE?
Roof components are 6% of the exam, about 11 of the 175 scored questions.
Does the NHIE ask about walking on roofs?
The reporting domain lists common inspection methods such as walking on the roof, and the limits that apply when a roof cannot be walked safely. Those questions sit in Analysis of Findings and Reporting.
200 questions across all fifteen sections in 4 hours, with a score for Roofing so you know where you stand.
Free Roofing drillThe other home inspector exam sections
- Site Conditions
- Exterior Components
- Structural Components
- Electrical Systems
- Cooling 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.