Chapter 3 – Basic Residential Construction Components and Materials

Question 1

_______________ is a measure of the power consumption or electrical usage of a home.

Answer 1

Wattage

Question 2

A defect which could be discovered during the course of a reasonable inspection is known as a _______________ defect.

Answer 2

patent

Question 3

TRUE or FALSE? A crawlspace is considered a portion of the habitable space of a residential property.

Answer 3

FALSE

Question 4

_________________ is the material used around the outside of a foundation below grade to prevent the entry of water.

Answer 4

Damproofing

Question 5

A _________________ defect is a hidden or concealed defect that would not be discovered during the course of a reasonable inspection.

Answer 5

latent

Question 6

A ___________________________ is used to protect the house’s internal environment from moisture, dust, wind, and extreme temperatures.

Answer 6

building envelope system

Question 7

When an asphalt shingle has lifted in the middle, this is known as _______.

Answer 7

fishmouth

Question 8

Sloping floors in the middle of rooms or doors which repeatedly swing open to the same position is likely a sign of _____________.

Answer 8

structural movement in the home.

Question 9

TRUE or FALSE? The Property Condition Disclosure Statement is a voluntary form prepared by the Association of Saskatchewan REALTORS®.

Answer 9

TRUE

Question 10

The building code that sets out the minimum standard for the construction and renovation of buildings in Saskatchewan is known as ___________.

Answer 10

The National Building Code of Canada 2015