Questions - Chapter 19

Question 1

The most common type of residential construction is which of the following?

A. wood-frame
B. solid brick
C. prefabricated
D. structural steel

Answer 1

19-1 A

Question 2

The most expensive style of home to build per square foot is usually a:

A. one-and-a-half-story home.
B. one-story ranch.
C. two-story home.
D. split-level home.

Answer 2

19-2 B

Question 3

The supporting wall system members are which of the following?

A. joists
B. studs
C. rafters
D. wallboard

Answer 3

19-3 B

Question 4

Soffit and fascia are found in which structural system?

A. foundation
B. wall
C. floor
D. roof

Answer 4

19-4 D

Question 5

The best form of termite protection is:

A. Mechanical barriers
B. chemical treatment
C. concrete foundations.
D. slab construction.

Answer 5

19-5 B

Question 6

A soffit vent is found in the:

A. crawl space.
B. roof overhang.
C. wall
D. ceiling.

Answer 6

19-6 B

Question 7

A result of modern construction methods using truss systems is:

A. greater attic space.
B. dependence on inner walls for load bearing.
C. less dependence on outer walls for load bearing.
D. freedom of inner wall placement.

Answer 7

19-7 D

Question 8

The structural member used to take up the
support function over openings for windows
or doors is a:

A. header.
B. footing.
C. jamb.
D. joist.

Answer 8

19-8 A

Question 9

In reference to insulation:

A. the greater the R-factor value, the lesser the insulation.
B. insulation should be placed only in the walls.
C. building codes do not typically stipulate the level of insulation to be used.
D. in many older homes there may not be any insulation present.

Answer 9

19-9 D

Question 10

Members of the wall system include all of the following EXCEPT:

A. sole plate.
B. joist.
C. stud.
D. double top plate.

Answer 10

19-10 B

Question 11

Piers are used to:

A. form roof components.
B. support floor systems.
C. provide ventilation.
D. prevent erosion.

Answer 11

19-11 B

Question 12

The metal work used to divert water intrusion when joining a vertical to a horizontal surface is:

A. flashing.
B. sheathing.
C. pitch.
D. fascia.

Answer 12

19-12 A

Question 13

Before construction is allowed to begin, the acquisition of a _________ is required.

A. certificate of occupancy
B. NC Uniform Residential Building Code
C. NC Residential Property and Owners Disclosure Statement
D. building permit

Answer 13

19-13 D

Question 14

Which of the following are exempt from the building contractor licensing requirement?

A. REALTORS~
B. owner-developers
C. projects of more than $125,000
D. projects of less than $30,000

Answer 14

19-14 D

Question 15

A wooden member of the frame that is attached to the foundation is a:

A. stoop.
B. pier.
C. ridge board.
D. sill.

Answer 15

19-15 D

Question 16

Vertical masonry structures placed inside the foundation walls to support the sub-flooring are:

A. headers.
B. sills.
C. piers.
D. joists.

Answer 16

19-16 C

Question 17

What is the average height of a residential ceiling?

A. 7 feet
B. 8 feet
C. 9 feet
D. 10 feet

Answer 17

19-17 B

Question 18

What is the lowest concrete part of a house?

A. slab
B. foundation
C. sill
D. footing

Answer 18

19-18 D

Question 19

What is the overhang of the roof called?

A. eave
B. soffit
C. fascia
D. pitch

Answer 19

19-19 A

Question 20

The type of roof system that allows a house to be built free of interior load bearing walls is a:

A. rafter.
B. gambreL
C. gable.
D. truss.

Answer 20

19-20 D

Question 21

The angle or slope of a roof is the:

A. shed
B. gambrel
C. pitch
D. bridging

Answer 21

19-21 C

Question 22

The type of heating system that utilizes a duct-work and blower is:

A. gravity warm air.
B. space heating.
C. passive heating.
D. forced warm air.

Answer 22

19-22 D

Question 23

The lowest horizontal framing member of a house is the:

A. joist.
B. sill.
C. stud.
D. fascia.

Answer 23

19-23 B

Question 24

The most external part of the exterior wall system is the:

A. siding.
B. sheathing.
C. stud.
D. flashing.

Answer 24

19-24 A

Question 25

The material that is attached directly to the exterior of the external studs of a house is the:

A. siding.
B. gypsum board.
C. wrapping.
D. sheathing.

Answer 25

19-25 D

Question 26

A certificate of occupancy is issued by North Carolina building inspectors to indicate that:

A. all contractors have been licensed
B. construction on the building can begin
C. construction on the building has been completed satisfactorily
D. construction on the building has been completed

Answer 26

T19-1 C

A certificate of occupancy or C of O is the final step in permitted additions and construction. It certifies that the structure was built according to acceptable building codes and permits and that the structure is habitable.

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a type of foundation?

A. crawlspace
B. basement
C. girder
D. monolithic slab

Answer 27

T19-2 C

A girder is not a type of foundation.

Question 28

The R-value of insulation refers to the:

A. reduction in heat production
B. resistance to the transfer of heat
C. energy efficiency grade given by the state regulators
D. quality of materials used in the insulation

Answer 28

T19-3 B

R values are used in insulation and represent the resistance to the transfer of heat. The higher the R value the more heat resistant the material.

Question 29

The basic components of an eave include all of the following, EXCEPT:

A. ridge boards
B. fascia boards
C. soffits
D. frieze boards

Answer 29

T19-4 A

The ridge board is the highest part of construction at the top of the roof. All of the other items are part of an eave.

Question 30

The highest part of a home’s construction components is the:

A. pier
B. ridge board
C.rafters
D. eaves

Answer 30

T19-5 B

The ridge board runs along the top of a roof line.

Question 31

In measuring the square footage of a home, real estate agents:

A. guarantee the square footage of the home
B. are expected to accurately calculate the square footage of a home
C. defer to trained professional appraisers in determining square footage
D. have no obligations to the parties to the transaction regarding square footage

Answer 31

T19-6 B

Real estate licensees are required to verify the square footage of a home. They may do so themselves or rely on other trained professionals.

Question 32

“Living area” is best defined as the part of a home that is:

A. considered dwelling area
B. heated and cooled
C. heated, finished and directly accessible from other living areas
D. finished and completed pursuant to a certificate of occupancy

Answer 32

T19-7 C

Total square footage and living area are two separate calculations. In order to be counted as living area the area must be heated by conventional sources, be finished and be directly accessible from other living areas.

Question 33

For measuring and reporting square footage, real estate agents are permitted to rely on all of the following, EXCEPT:

A. the representations of other real estate professionals
B. the verified square footage in an appraisal report from a previous conveyance
C. the square footage contained in the MLS
D. the representations of a professional company hired to measure square footage

Answer 33

T19-8 B

Licensees should never rely on any measurements from prior documents or transactions. Things change.

Question 34

Residential square footage is determined by measuring:

A. the exterior walls and subtracting 6”
B. the interior walls
C. the exterior walls
D. the interior walls minus 6”

Answer 34

T19-9 C

Residential square footage is always an exterior not an interior measurement.

Question 35

All of the following areas would be included in a home’s square footage calculation of living area if they are heated and accessible from other living areas, EXCEPT:

A. storage areas
B. bonus rooms with a ceiling height of less than 5 feet
C. furnace rooms
D. bay windows

Answer 35

T19-10 B

At least 1/2 of the room must be 7’ in order to count the room at all.