CAHPI National Exam (CNE) study guide
CAHPI National Exam (CNE) · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The CAHPI National Exam is the knowledge assessment used within the credentialing pathway of the Canadian Association of Home & Property Inspectors, a national non-profit organization that describes itself as Canada's voice of the home inspection industry. Passing the National exam is one of the membership qualifications CAHPI lists, alongside completion of mentoring with peer evaluation and continuing education. The exam is aimed at practising and aspiring home inspectors who want to earn the industry designations CAHPI recognizes - National Certificate Holder and Registered Home Inspector - and who inspect to either the CAHPI Standards of Practice or the CSA A770 Home Inspection Standard while adhering to the CAHPI Code of Ethics. Because members work to those standards and that code, expect the exam to test them directly, together with the technical knowledge of home systems and components that underpins a competent inspection and the professional practice and reporting skills that turn findings into a useful client deliverable. The CAHPI National Exam (CNE) study guide has 4 sections and about 1,304 words.
01Home Inspection Standards of Practice (CAHPI Standards of Practice / CSA A770)
The Standards of Practice are the contractual and professional backbone of every inspection. They define the scope of the inspection, the systems and components that must be inspected, the methods of inspection, the limits and exclusions, and the reporting obligations.
360 words, about 2 min02Code of Ethics
The Code of Ethics governs the inspector's conduct toward clients, the public, and the profession. Candidates should understand the core duties: acting in the client's interest, maintaining objectivity and independence, avoiding conflicts of interest, maintaining confidentiality, and upholding the integrity and reputation of the profession.
345 words, about 2 min03Technical Knowledge of Home Systems and Components
Technical questions test your understanding of how home systems work and how they fail. For structure , know foundation types, framing, and signs of movement such as cracks, deflection, and rot.
287 words, about 1 min04Professional Practice and Reporting
Professional practice covers the business and communication side of inspection: contracts, scheduling, client communication, report writing, and record keeping. Candidates must understand that the written report is the primary deliverable and must be clear, accurate, and timely.
312 words, about 2 min