UNIT 2 - RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY BASICS

Question 1

Outdoor environmental hazards may originate from which of the following properties?

I. Subject property
II. Allied properties
III. Adjacent properties
IV. Nearby properties

Choose only ONE best answer.

A
I, II and III

B
I, II, and IV

C
I, III and IV

D
II, III and IV

Answer 1

C
I, III and IV

Question 2

What is the difference between LOWSLOPE/FLAT roofs and STEEPSLOPE roofs?

Answer 2

Low slope = have a roof slope that is less than 14 degrees
Steep Slope = have a slop greater than 15 degrees

Question 3

What is the difference between VAULTED and CATHEDRAL ceilings

Answer 3

Vaulted = not all angles of the ceiling have to be the same
Cathedral = all angels have to be the same degree (like a church)

Question 4

What is the difference between wood SHINGLES and SHAKES

Answer 4

Wood Shingles = made of cedar or pine and have a SMOOTH and EVEN finish
Wood Shakes = made of cedar or pine but have a ROUGH or GROOVED surface