Study Guides

Determine how many weeks you have until your exam date. Ideally, you want 4-8 weeks of study time. Count backwards from your exam date and mark your start date on a calendar.

Multiply your weeks available by 7-10 hours per week. For example, 6 weeks × 10 hours = 60 total study hours. This is your study budget.

Allocate your study hours across the three NHIE domains based on their exam weight. Spend the most time on Property and Building Inspection / Site Review (70%) — this domain covers the systems you'll inspect: roofing, structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, exterior, and interior.

Reserve at least 40% of your total study time for practice questions. If you have 60 hours, dedicate 24+ hours to answering and reviewing practice questions.

Schedule three 4-hour blocks in your final 2-3 weeks for full 200-question practice exams. Simulate real testing conditions: quiet environment, timed, no breaks.

Reserve your final week for review only—no new material. Focus on weak areas identified in practice exams and review previously missed questions.

Use Bulletproof Test Prep's progress dashboard to monitor your mastery percentages. If certain sections lag behind, adjust your schedule to allocate more time to those areas.