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National Home Inspector Exam (NHIE) Exam Cram Sheet (2026)

The highest-yield points on the National Home Inspector Exam (NHIE)exam, grouped by the exam's real content areas. Print it, review the ones you keep missing, then drill them with free practice questions.

200questions
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3content areas

Property & Building Inspection

63% of the exam
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  • Roofing, Exterior, and Water Management
  • Structure and Foundation
  • Electrical, HVAC, and Plumbing Systems
  • Interior, Insulation, Ventilation, and Fireplaces

Analysis of Findings & Reporting

25% of the exam
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  • Evaluating Defects and Identifying Deficiencies
  • Prioritizing Findings by Risk
  • Writing Clear, Defensible Reports

Professional Responsibilities

12% of the exam
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  • Standards of Practice and Scope
  • Code of Ethics and Conflicts of Interest
  • Business and Legal Responsibilities

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