National Home Inspector Examination Preparation2023 Content OutlineRegister for NHIE
Exam strategy

Use the four hours deliberately.

Use a first-pass method, flagged-question review, scenario analysis, and 30-day retake study plan for the 200-question NHIE.

First 150 minutesComplete the first pass

Answer direct questions, flag slow scenarios, and keep moving.

Next 60 minutesReturn to flagged questions

Eliminate choices that overstate, repair, guarantee, or ignore limitations.

Final 30 minutesCheck unanswered items

There is no benefit to leaving a question blank.

Read for the professional action

Many NHIE questions ask for the BEST response. Separate what the inspector observes from what the inspector reports, recommends, or declines to do.

Use the 30-day retake period

Rebuild the lowest-performing domain, retake category drills, complete two timed simulations, and verify your state registration route before paying again.