NHIE Site Conditions Practice Questions
Domain 1, Task 1 of 13 in the EBPHI content outline · 5% of the exam, about 9 of the 175 scored questions
200 questions across all fifteen sections in 4 hours, with a score for Site Conditions so you know where you stand.
Free Site Conditions drillWhich way should a pedestrian gate in a pool fence open?
Site Conditions on the National Home Inspector Exam
Site conditions are Task 1 of Domain 1 and 5% of the National Home Inspector Exam, about 9 of the 175 scored questions. These questions ask how the lot around the house moves water, what grading and vegetation defects look like, and which walkway, retaining wall and pool barrier conditions are safety issues.
- Share of the exam
- 5% in the official content outline, about 9 of the 175 scored questions
- Our drill
- 10 questions from 28 Site Conditions questions, untimed, an explanation after every answer; one free attempt, unlimited with a pass
What site conditions questions test
- Vegetation, grade and drainage: negative grade, the slope away from the foundation, earth-to-wood contact, overgrown vegetation and missing drains
- Retaining walls: drainage behind the wall, weep holes, leaning, bowing and cracking
- Driveways, patios and walkways: materials, large cracks, settlement and upheaval, improper slope, trip hazards and slippery surfaces
- Pool and spa access barriers: fence height, gaps, self-closing and self-latching gates, latch height and door alarms
Sit the full exam under the real clock
200 questions across all fifteen sections in 4 hours, with a score for Site Conditions so you know where you stand.
Free Site Conditions drillHow to study it
- Picture where water goes: every site question comes back to water moving toward or away from the house.
- Learn the IRC grading rule: the ground falls at least 6 inches within the first 10 feet from the foundation.
- Learn the pool barrier numbers as a set: barrier height, gaps, gate latch height and gate swing direction.
- Take the site conditions drill until you score 80% or better.
Common questions
How many site questions are on the NHIE?
Site conditions are 5% of the exam in EBPHI’s content outline, about 9 of the 175 scored questions.
Are pool barriers on the home inspector exam?
Yes. The outline lists pool and spa access barriers under site conditions, including applicable safety standards and common safety issues such as fencing, latches and alarms.
200 questions across all fifteen sections in 4 hours, with a score for Site Conditions so you know where you stand.
Free Site Conditions drillThe other home inspector exam sections
- 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
- 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.