The Licensing Law: R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-1 to 5-65.1-14 50
A clause limiting liability below the insurance minimum is void in a home inspection contract issued on or after what date?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-10(c)
A home inspection under § 5-65.1-2(4) rests on the condition of the components as they exist when?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-2(4)
An associate home inspector performed the inspection. What must the written report contain under § 5-65.1-6(c)(2)?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-6(c)(2)
Besides the holder of an equivalent out-of-state license, who may be issued a home inspector license under § 5-65.1-8?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-8(2)
By § 5-65.1-2(4), a home inspection must at a minimum conform to what?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-2(4)
The exemptions in § 5-65.1-7(b) apply only if the person does what?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-7(b)
For a second violation of the same subsection or rule, what fine ceiling does § 5-65.1-11(c)(2) set?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-11(c)(2)
For how long is a license issued under Chapter 5-65.1 valid?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-9(a)
For how long must an applicant have been engaged as a licensed associate home inspector under § 5-65.1-4(a)(3)?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-4(a)(3)
For § 5-65.1-11(a)(10), what is deemed a conviction of a crime relating adversely to the regulated activity?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-11(a)(10)
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The Licensing Law: R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-1 to 5-65.1-14, continued
How does § 5-65.1-2 define a "residential building"?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-2(7)
How many days of written notice must the board receive before a filed insurance policy may be canceled, under § 5-65.1-10(b)?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-10(b)
How many home inspections for compensation must a licensed associate have performed to qualify as a home inspector under § 5-65.1-4(a)?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-4(a)(3)
How many paid home inspections does § 5-65.1-14 require of a home inspector appointed to the board?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-14
In how many home inspections must an associate applicant have assisted, under § 5-65.1-5?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-5(3)
In which court may a final order of the board be enforced by civil contempt, under § 5-65.1-13(d)?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-13(d)
Operating as a home inspector without a license, as adjudged in a final order of the board, is what offense the first or second time, under § 5-65.1-13(a)?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-13(a)
Section 5-65.1-7(b)(9) exempts real estate inspections made as part of what process?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-7(b)(9)
Since July 1, 2008, where are the board's fees and fines deposited under § 5-65.1-9(c)?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-9(c)
Under which act does the board adopt its rules, by § 5-65.1-3(a)(8)?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-3(a)(8)
Under § 5-65.1-2(4), where must a limit on the scope of a home inspection be stated?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-2(4)
Under § 5-65.1-2, how does an associate home inspector conduct home inspections?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-2(1)
Under § 5-65.1-4(b)(2), an applicant could be licensed without the examination on two years of practice and how many paid inspections before July 1, 2013?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-4(b)(2)
Under § 5-65.1-5(3), the inspections an associate applicant assists in must take place how?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-5(3)
Under § 5-65.1-10(c), an inspection contract may not limit the inspector's liability to less than what?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-10(c)
Under § 5-65.1-11(a)(2), taking compensation from more than one interested party for the same service is a ground for discipline unless what?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-11(a)(2)
Violating a final order of the board whose monetary total is $5,000 or more is what offense under § 5-65.1-13(c)?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-13(c)
What does the board issue along with a license under § 5-65.1-6(a)?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-6(a)
What does § 5-65.1-4(a)(3) accept in place of a year as a licensed associate and 100 inspections?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-4(a)(3)
What examination does § 5-65.1-4(a)(4) require of a home inspector applicant?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-4(a)(4)
What fee does § 5-65.1-9 fix for a home inspector or associate license and each renewal?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-9(a)
What follows a failure to maintain the required insurance, under § 5-65.1-10(d)?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-10(d)
What is the largest fine the board may impose after a hearing for a first violation, under § 5-65.1-11(c)(1)?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-11(c)(1)
What is the longest prison term for a third or later unlicensed-practice violation under § 5-65.1-13(a)?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-13(a)
What is the minimum aggregate amount of each insurance policy required by § 5-65.1-10(a)?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-10(a)
What is the short title of Chapter 65.1 of Title 5 of the Rhode Island General Laws?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-1
What may the board order in lieu of a fine or other sanction, under § 5-65.1-11(d)?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-11(d)
What must every written home inspection report tell the client under § 5-65.1-6(c)(1)?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-6(c)(1)
When does a policy carried by the inspector's company satisfy § 5-65.1-10(a)?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-10(a)
When may a corporation or partnership do business as a home inspector under § 5-65.1-12(c)?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-12(c)
Where must a licensee display the license number in a conspicuous manner, by § 5-65.1-6(b)?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-6(b)
Which body is "the board" in the Rhode Island Home Inspector Licensing Law?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-2(2)
Which contract term is itself a ground for discipline under § 5-65.1-11(a)(12)?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-11(a)(12)
Which duty does § 5-65.1-3 give the board?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-3(a)(6)
Which failure is a listed ground for discipline in § 5-65.1-11(a)(13)?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-11(a)(13)
Which of these is NOT the purpose of a home inspection, by § 5-65.1-2(4)?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-2(4)
Which person is outside Chapter 5-65.1 when acting within the scope of the profession and not holding out as a home inspector?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-7(b)(6)
Which two certificates of insurance must a licensee file with the board under § 5-65.1-10(a)?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-10(a)
Whom may the board direct to seek an injunction against a violator, under § 5-65.1-11(b)?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-11(b)
Within what period must three final-order violations be filed for the repeat offender rule of § 5-65.1-13(e) to apply?R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65.1-13(e)
Licensing rules, definitions, continuing education: Part 5, sections 5.4 to 5.8 18
An associate converts to a home inspector license during the associate license period. What fee does § 5.7(B) charge?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.7(B)
An out-of-state licensee passed an examination other than the national one. What does the definition of "substantially equivalent" in § 5.4 require?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.4(A)(66)
For identical exterior components such as outdoor electrical outlets, what is a "representative number" under § 5.4?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.4(A)(57)
How many continuing education credit hours must a licensee complete in each two-year licensing period under § 5.8(B)?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.8(B)(1)
In what form may a "report" be, under the definition in § 5.4?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.4(A)(56)
On what date did enforcement of the licensing requirements begin under § 5.6(C) of the Board's rules?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.6(C)
Section 5.4 defines "safety glazing" as tempered glass, laminated glass or what?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.4(A)(60)
"Sufficient lighting" in § 5.4 means fully lighted with a minimum of how many lumens in all areas to be inspected?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.4(A)(67)
Under the Board's definition of "representative number", how many identical interior components such as windows are inspected in each room?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.4(A)(57)
What does "direct supervision" mean in § 5.4?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.4(A)(18)
What does § 5.6(B) make a condition of licensure?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.6(B)
What is a "mock inspection" in § 5.4?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.4(A)(40)
When does the home inspector license issued on such a conversion expire, under § 5.7(B)?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.7(B)
When is a drain "functional" under § 5.4?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.4(A)(28)
Which activity does § 5.4 list as indirect supervision?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.4(A)(34)
Which item is carved out of the definition of "dismantle" in § 5.4?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.4(A)(19)
Which two subjects must each receive at least one credit hour per renewal cycle under § 5.8(B)(3)?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.8(B)(3)
Who is a "trainee" under § 5.4?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.4(A)(71)
Standards of practice, the report and each system: sections 5.24 to 5.24.5 27
Besides the client's name and the property address, which condition must be recorded under § 5.24.3(A)?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.3(A)(8)
For a fireplace, what does § 5.24.5(F)(1) have the inspector observe and report on?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.5(F)(1)
For the wall between a dwelling unit and an attached garage, what is the inspector not required to determine under § 5.24.5(H)(3)?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.5(H)(3)
How does the inspector observe the service and distribution panels under § 5.24.5(D)(1)?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.5(D)(1)
How does the inspector test a garage door's safety reversing feature under § 5.24.5(B)(3)?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.5(B)(3)
In the attic space, what is the inspector not required to do under § 5.24.5(C)(4)?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.5(C)(4)
In which rooms does the inspector report on the presence of an installed heat source under § 5.24.5(F)(1)?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.5(F)(1)
To which garages do the standards apply under § 5.24.4?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.4(A)(2)
To whom does the inspector submit the confidential written report under § 5.24.3(A)(2)?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.3(A)(2)
Under § 5.24.1, an inspection carried out under the standards of practice is not to be construed as what?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.1(B)
Under § 5.24.5(C)(3), notes on water penetration into the basement include the presence of which equipment?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.5(C)(3)
What does the inspector test on a representative number of receptacles under § 5.24.5(D)(3)?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.5(D)(3)
What must the inspector identify about bathrooms under § 5.24.5(I)(2)?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.5(I)(2)
What must the inspector identify about the water heating equipment under § 5.24.5(E)(2)?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.5(E)(2)
What must the inspector identify in the attic under § 5.24.5(C)(2)?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.5(C)(2)
What must the inspector note about fuel storage under § 5.24.5(F)(3)?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.5(F)(3)
What must the inspector note about the roofing under § 5.24.5(A)(3)?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.5(A)(3)
What two documents does § 5.24.3(C) require for every home inspection?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.3(C)
When is the inspector required to walk on the roof under § 5.24.5(A)(4)?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.5(A)(4)
Which central air conditioning part is the inspector not required to inspect under § 5.24.5(G)(3)?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.5(G)(3)
Which devices is the inspector not required to test or operate under § 5.24.5(D)(5)?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.5(D)(5)
Which fact about the electrical service must the inspector identify under § 5.24.5(D)(2)?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.5(D)(2)
Which is one of the three cases in which the report tells the client that additional investigation is required, under § 5.24.3(B)?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.3(B)
Which of these outdoor areas does § 5.24.5(B)(4) leave out of the Rhode Island exterior inspection?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.5(B)(4)
Which plumbing item need the inspector NOT observe, operate or report on under § 5.24.5(E)(4)(f)?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.5(E)(4)
Which times must the inspector record under § 5.24.3(A)?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.3(A)(7)
Which valves does § 5.24.5(E)(4) leave for the inspector to test?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.5(E)(4)
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A client refuses access to an area the contract covers. What does § 5.24.9(B)(5) allow?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.9(B)(5)
A system is shut down at the time of the inspection. What does § 5.24.7(A)(6) tell the inspector to do?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.7(A)(6)
For how long must an inspector keep a copy of each report under § 5.24.11?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.11(A)
How must a licensee disclose a financial or family relationship with the seller under § 5.24.9(B)(4)?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.9(B)(4)
Section 5.24.6(B)(10) says inspectors shall not be required to test for what?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.6(B)(10)
Under § 5.24.7(A)(4), what may the inspector not determine for an item noted in the report?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.7(A)(4)
What does § 5.24.8 require before an inspector provides an optional fee-based service?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.8(A)
What may an inspector not advise the client about, under § 5.24.7(A)(2)?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.7(A)(2)
What must a licensee who knows of an alleged violation of the home inspector laws do, under § 5.24.10(H)?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.10(H)
What payment to a real estate office does § 5.24.10(I) forbid?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.10(I)
When does the period for responding to the Board's written communication start, under § 5.24.9(A)(1)?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.9(A)(1)
When may a licensee charge a cancellation fee under § 5.24.9(B)(6)?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.9(B)(6)
When may an inspector's firm repair a dwelling it inspected, under § 5.24.7(A)(5)?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.7(A)(5)
Which act is an inspector prohibited from, not merely excused from, under § 5.24.7?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.7(A)(1)
Which fee arrangement is barred by § 5.24.10(G)?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.10(G)
Which of these does § 5.24.6(B)(16) take out of a Rhode Island home inspection?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.6(B)(16)
Whose written permission is needed to reveal confidential information from a home inspection, under § 5.24.9(B)(7)?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.9(B)(7)
Within how many days must a licensee respond to a written communication from the Board under § 5.24.9(A)?440-RICR-10-00-5, § 5.24.9(A)(1)
How this list was compiled: Rhode Island General Laws Title 5, Chapter 65.1, the Rhode Island Home Inspector Licensing Law, sections 5-65.1-1 to 5-65.1-14 (the General Assembly's own pages, https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE5/5-65.1/INDEX.htm), and the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board's Rules and Regulations for Home Inspectors and Associate Home Inspectors, 440-RICR-10-00-5, the active rule effective February 22, 2026 (the Secretary of State's Code of Regulations, https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/440-10-00-5), both read on October 14, 2026. The Board's license page (https://crb.ri.gov/licenses/home-inspectorassociate-home-inspector-license) was read the same day. Each question names its section and links to its source. Licence: Own work. Every question, wrong choice and explanation was written for this site from the text of the statute and the rules. Nothing comes from an examination, a course provider, a prep course or a question pool.
How it works
This unofficial Rhode Island home inspector license practice test asks what state law says: 113 of our own questions from General Laws Chapter 5-65.1 and the Board's rules. Not affiliated with the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board.
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What the questions cover
The Licensing Law section by section: who needs a license, the associate license, the two $500,000 insurance policies, discipline and penalties. Then Part 5 of the Board's rules: definitions, continuing education, the standards of practice system by system, the prohibitions and the ethics rules.
What is left out
How building systems work and fail. The Board's rules name a national examination for that, and no Rhode Island statute or rule states it, so it is not asked here.
A contract clause that limits liability below the insurance minimum is void in contracts issued on or after September 1, 2016 (Section 5-65.1-10(c)).
Reporting on market value or the cost of repairs is prohibited, not just outside the inspection (Part 5, section 5.24.7).
Keep a copy of every report for at least three years (Part 5, section 5.24.11).
Questions and answers
What exam does Rhode Island require for a home inspector license?
An examination approved or administered by the Board (Section 5-65.1-4). The Board's rules define it as the national home inspectors' examination, given by the Board or a Board-approved third party, and the application asks for proof of passing.
Does Rhode Island have its own home inspector exam?
The Board's rules name a national examination, and neither the statute nor the rules state a question count or pass mark. The 50-question test offered here is this site's choice, on Rhode Island law only.
How do you become a home inspector in Rhode Island?
Finish high school, work a year as a licensed associate with 100 paid inspections (or five years as a registered contractor), pass the examination, file $500,000 errors and omissions and general liability certificates, and pay the $200 fee (Sections 5-65.1-4, 5-65.1-9, 5-65.1-10).
What is an associate home inspector in Rhode Island?
A licensee who inspects under the direct supervision of the licensed home inspector who employs them. The license takes high school, 50 inspections assisted in a licensed inspector's presence, and the examination (Sections 5-65.1-2, 5-65.1-5).
How long is a Rhode Island home inspector license good for?
Two years, for a $200 fee at issue and at each renewal (Section 5-65.1-9). Renewal takes 12 credit hours of continuing education, at least one on ethics and one on standards of practice (Part 5, section 5.8).