Hello!
I’m not entirely sure if this is the correct forum to post this on considering it is my first post. I am taking the Home Inspection license test this coming Monday, and was wondering if there are any good study guide/practice exams out there to get me better prepared.
Thank you!
Which test? There is no THE test. Be more specific.
Welcome to our forum, David!..Enjoy! 
Take this test until you score in the 90s consistently: https://www.nachi.org/qa.htm
And, remember to choose the best right answer because there may be more than one right answer.
And, good luck!
Best of luck with the test!!
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It all seems like somewhat of a money grab. I came into this with plenty of financial backing and a ton of industry experience. 7 months later and I am looking for another source of income and still waiting another 30 days for my 6th attempt at my exam. It is beyond frustrating. It is financially draining and to be frank and honest. I may be more knowledgeable due to my studying because of the failed attempts. But I am also seeing the many inconsistencies and faults in the home inspection industry. I do not feel pleased with much of my experience during my persuit to he a home inspector. There are many things that should be changed and it’s hard to know where to begin. I know there are experienced and knowledgeable people who could probably point exactly where to start and what needs to change. but, it seems that for now there is a monopoly on the process and i hope that it gets put out of commission. I may have to go through this erroneous process. But if it hasn’t changed after I’ve gained some seniority and experience. Then I will do whatever I can to help make the necessary steps for change. I have gone through 2 certifications with 2 different schools and studied on my own beyond what was provided. I’ve paid for flashcards and study exams. As well as practice tests and memberships. It has cost me well over a couple thousand dollars just in those areas. I honestly feel like I know the subject matter better than most of the current practicing inspectors I’ve met and shadowed. And I’m still not able to get my license because the test learns your weak areas and exploits them. It also gets more difficult depending on what percentage of inspectiors have passed during the previous days. If it’s over 50 percent, It ramps up the difficulty. It took me alot of tracking down the right people and asking the right questions to find that information out. Those things combined with the “best answer” format, are what have tripped me up the most. If I could go back and give myself advice before I started this endeavor. I would say "1. pick a school that seems helpful and fair. 2. Take the test at the beginning of the month. 3. The test is a “best answer’ multiple choice. 4. Read the questions. Then read all if the answers. Read the question again and then pick the answer that you think they want you to pick. 5. Plan to spend the entire 4 hours taking the test and going back over your answers when your done. 6. Don’t let current inspectors fool you into thinking they were anything but lucky for passing when they did because quite frankly. Alot of inspectors are not that knowledgeable and even if they are. They’re not performing they’re intended function as well as they could.”. My biggest mistakes were, taking the exam at the end of the month and then immediately at the 30 day mandatory waiting mark I was in there taking it again at the end of the month l, each time. I was pressuring myself to be quick instead of taking the entire 4 hours allowed. I was judging from current inspectors and how much more knowledge I seemed to have than they do, which led me to believe that if they passed then I surly should. I also took the exam enough times now that it knows exactly where my week areas are and exploits the crap out of them. By the time I’m done I believe I will be reluctant to admit just how defeated ive fealt. internachi instructor Ben Gromicko is in my opinion the most respectable and genuinely qualified individuals If not the most qualified, to be the one who is appointed onto any form of oversighting commission when it comes to home inspections. He is without a doubt, someone who should be leading the way to all things pertaining to education, certification and licensing. Not the current person or people currently assigned for the NHIE. Thank you and good luck to everyone.
Really 
You may want to contact some of those lucky inspectors to teach you how to write a sentence properly. Expressing your thoughts into a coherent sentence is one of the most important parts of our job.
Yeah obviously 
The test learns? One would expect that the student learns. Maybe the student needs to learn?
Somehow hundreds manage to pass the exam every year. Nothing compares to hard work and understanding the material. Best of luck with whatever career you enter.
I am not offended by your remarks. You’re absolutely correct. Writing in an educated and understandable manner is a very large part of an inspection report. I make no excuses. I was being sloppy and you have every right to comment. I took some time to try and understand why you would react the way you have to what I wrote and I think I may have come across as arrogant and rude. I appreciate and respect everyone I have met in my journey to obtaining my inspector state license. I have met many more respectable and talented inspectors than I have met incompetent or substandard. If my post came across as disrespectful to the community i sincerely did not intend that impression. The state I’m in (south Dakota) had a serious demand for licensed inspectors and a large number of the existing inspectors are in retirement age. They are not ignorant nor dumb. They simply come from a different era that has been getting the job done but in today’s Industry they would be hard pressed to succeed without some serious updating and evolution. That is who I have managed to shadow so far and I appreciate them taking the time and consideration to help me. I don’t mean to come across as anything other than eager and greatful. I respect everyone and I apologize for complaining about things in a negative way. Thank you.
Excuse me for asking sir but you are the current owner of Beach Home Inspections if Im not mistaken. Congratulations for your success. I can only hope to come to your level one day. I was reading on your web site that you were a plumber in Illinois and eventually you moved to new mexico and later settled in the Carolinas where you currently enjoy your success. Did you ever take any state licensing tests in order to begin inspecting or were you fortunate enough to practice in states that didn’t require separate exams for state licensing?
I don’t disagree with your criticism towards my post from earlier. Definitely you have helped me by pointing out some things I need to improve on and for that I am grateful. The certification process is relatively painless. The inspection exams online are on point and readily available. The state exam in south Dakota had been formidable and it’s different than the rest of my experiences with certification and testing. The exam is given thru the PSI test centers and is heavily regulated. Is this something you went through or are you picking apart my post without going through the same experience yourself??
am not offended by your remarks. You’re absolutely correct. Writing in an educated and understandable manner is a very large part of an inspection report. I make no excuses. I was being sloppy and you have every right to comment. I took some time to try and understand why you would react the way you have to what I wrote and I think I may have come across as arrogant and rude. I appreciate and respect everyone I have met in my journey to obtaining my inspector state license. I have met many more respectable and talented inspectors than I have met incompetent or substandard. If my post came across as disrespectful to the community i sincerely did not intend that impression. The state I’m in (south Dakota) had a serious demand for licensed inspectors and a large number of the existing inspectors are in retirement age. They are not ignorant nor dumb. They simply come from a different era that has been getting the job done but in today’s Industry they would be hard pressed to succeed without some serious updating and evolution. That is who I have managed to shadow so far and I appreciate them taking the time and consideration to help me. I don’t mean to come across as anything other than eager and greatful. I respect everyone and I apologize for complaining about things in a negative way. Thank you.
Excuse me for asking sir but you are the current owner of Beach Home Inspections if Im not mistaken. Congratulations for your success. I can only hope to come to your level one day. I was reading on your web site that you were a plumber in Illinois and eventually you moved to new mexico and later settled in the Carolinas where you currently enjoy your success. Did you ever take any state licensing tests in order to begin inspecting or were you fortunate enough to practice in states that didn’t require separate exams for state licensing?
I don’t disagree with your criticism towards my post from earlier. Definitely you have helped me by pointing out some things I need to improve on and for that I am grateful. The certification process is relatively painless. The inspection exams online are on point and readily available. The state exam in south Dakota had been formidable and it’s different than the rest of my experiences with certification and testing. The exam is given thru the PSI test centers and is heavily regulated. Is this something you went through or are you picking apart my post without going through the same experience yourself??
Adam best of luck in your career I wish you the best!
I see 200 page reports… 
I feel pretty good, I have taken the test a few times without studying and have scores in the mid to high 70s so failed but close! I believe the training will prepare me to pass. It’s not as intimidating as I thought it would be……famous last words?