Chapter 17: Real Estate Residential Construction and Design

Question 1

The text setting forth materials and workmanship is referred to as __________ .

Answer 1

Specifications
(An architect will deliver specifications, which set forth the materials to be used and the workmanship required)

Question 2

The roof style that gives the least protection from water intrusion is a:

Answer 2

Flat roof
(A flat roof is the hardest to weatherproof because of standing snow and water)

Question 3

A style of house with large areas of glass and easily adaptable to a hilly site is a:

Answer 3

Contemporary or modern
(The modern or contemporary style generally incorporates large windows, glass doors, combinations of roof styles, and is flexible and well suited for building on hillsides or other difficult sites)

Question 4

Before construction on a new building can begin, every individual or contractor must first obtain a:

Answer 4

Building permit
(A building permit is required for any construction which exceeds $500)

Question 5

A home whose exterior sheathing is generally stucco, whose roof is red tile and may have a courtyard, is most likely which architectural style?

Answer 5

Spanish
(Spanish-inspired houses usually have a low-pitched roof with red roof tiles, little or no overhanging eaves, and stucco siding. Courtyards, carved stonework or cast ornaments, along with patterned tile roofs and wall surfaces are distinguishing traits)

Question 6

In California, all hot water heaters must be:

Answer 6

Braced, anchored, or strapped to a wall
(Residential hot water heaters must be braced, anchored or strapped to a wall)

Question 7

A wood frame house typically rests on:

Answer 7

Foundation walls
(A wood frame house typically rests on foundation walls)

Question 8

A window that opens from both the top and the bottom is called a:

Answer 8

Double hung window.
(A double hung window opens from both the top and bottom)

Question 9

The highest point of construction of a frame building is known as the:

Answer 9

Ridge board.
(The ridge board is the highest point of construction and it is where the roof rafters meet)

Question 10

The orientation of a house is:

Answer 10

The location of the home on its site or lot.
(The orientation of a home is the location of the home on its site)

Question 11

The effectiveness of insulation is expressed by its:

Answer 11

R-value
(R-value: the higher the R-value, the more effective the insulation)

Question 12

As an extra precaution for stability during an earthquake, California has required the use of anchor bolts through the:

Answer 12

Plate and into the foundation wall.
(California has required anchor bolts through the plate and into the foundation walls as an added protection against earthquake damage)

Question 13

One common feature of a Victorian-style house is its:

Answer 13

Ornate exterior woodwork
(A Victorian home is large with ornate exterior woodwork)