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1. Two popular home styles developed over ____ years ago are the Cape Cod and Cape Ann.
a. / 1000b. / 600
c. / 400
d. / 200
2. The portion of the property on which a building can be constructed is defined by the _____.
a. property lines
b. setback
c. contour lines
d. public utility easements
3. The Cape Cod is one of the earliest and best known of the traditional ____ styles.
a. / Southernb. / Colonial
c. / Eastern
d. / European
4. What does the “d” stand for in 16d?
a. dimension
b. depth
c. penny
d. dime
5. The ____ style house gets its name from the shape of coffee, tea, cracker, and salt boxes found in colonial stores.
a. / Cape Annb. / Gambrel
c. / Garrison
d. / Salt Box
6. The ____ home style is basically a long, low, one-story house that originated in the southwestern part of the country.
a. / contemporaryb. / split-level
c. / ranch
d. / Cape Cod
7. A current trend in architecture that combines traditional and contemporary influences is called ____.
a. / post-modernb. / revival
c. / modern
d. / art deco
8. Which of the following is a characteristic of condominiums?
a. / The apartment and a share of the common ground is purchased.b. / Taxes are paid as though it were a separate house.
c. / Owners of units have joint interest in all the shared property and facilities.
d. / All of the above.
9. The Americans with Disabilities Act became law in ____.
a. / 1988b. / 1990
c. / 1992
d. / 1994
10. What size is a “D” sheet of paper?
a. 24x36
b. 22x34
c.20x30
d.22x36
11. Which of the following are not considered public accommodations by the ADA?
a. / Multifamily housing buildings.b. / Private clubs.
c. / Religious organizations.
d. / All of the above.
12. The reason that a ranch design is generally more expensive to build than a two-story home of the same square footage is that ____.
a. / it requires more roof area and more foundation lengthb. / it requires more windows and doors
c. / builders do not like to build ranch homes
d. / permits cost more to build a ranch home
13. One-and-one-half-story homes generally have ____ to provide additional light and ventilation.
a. / skylightsb. / glass sliding doors
c. / picture windows
d. / dormers
14. One disadvantage of a two-story house is that ____.
a. / it is more costly to heat because of the heightsb. / it has little resale value
c. / general exterior maintenance is usually more difficult and costly
d. / the second floor is too far from the furnace
15. On a floor plan drawing, the front of a building normally faces the _____.
a. top
b. bottom
c. left
d. right
16. In the ____ split-level home design, the house looks like a ranch in the front and a two-story structure from the back.
a. / back-to-frontb. / front-to-back
c. / side-by-side
d. / reversed split-level
17. An analysis should be made of ____ to determine if the house plan is as functional as it could be.
a. / walking pathsb. / air circulation
c. / traffic movement
d. / traffic circulation
18. What is the typical spacing for trusses?
a. 22”
b. 34”
c. 16”
d. 24”
19. Which of the following basic house designs is suitable for older or handicapped persons?
a. / One-story ranch design.b. / One-and-one-half-story design.
c. / Two-story design.
d. / Split-level design.
20. Outside maintenance is generally easy on a one-story ranch design because ____.
a. / of small outside wall areab. / of low-pitched roof and low height
c. / it is built on a sloping lot
d. / All of the above.
21. Dormers are usually added to the ____ design to achieve more livable space.
a. / one-story ranch designb. / one-and-one-half-story design
c. / two-story design
d. / split-level design
22. What is located in a water closet?
a. sink
b. bathtub
c. hose
d. toilet
23. Which of the following is an advantage of the one-and-one-half-story design?
a. / Attic may be expanded to achieve more livable space.b. / Dormers may be added for light and ventilation.
c. / Heating costs are minimized.
d. / All of the above.
24.Exterior studding runs the height of two full floors in ______framing.
a. balloon
b. western
c. platform
d. plank
e. eastern
25. Which of the following best describes a two-story design?
a. / Little hall space is needed and the sleeping, living, and service areas are on different levels.b. / About one-third of the ceiling is directly under the roof, so adequate ventilation and insulation should be provided.
c. / It is economical to build, requires a smaller lot, and has a small roof and foundation area compared to interior space of most other designs.
d. / It is built on one level. Thus, patios, porches, and terraces are possible outside any room.
26. Which of the following are advantages of the two-story design?
a. / Heating is relatively simple and economical because heat naturally rises from the first to the second floor.b. / This style is popular today because many variations on the basic design are possible.
c. / Exterior maintenance is simple and requires no special equipment.
d. / The design easily meets the needs of a retired couple or newly married couple.
27. Which of the following regulates the design, construction, materials, structure, type and fire ratings of a building?
a. building codes
b. zoning codes
c. general conditions
d. specifications
28. This house design lends itself to easy cooling since the ceiling is not directly under the roof. Several windows provide effective ventilation.
a. / One-story ranch design.b. / One-and-one-half-story design.
c. / Two-story design.
d. / Split-level design.
29. Which of the following house designs takes advantage of a sloping or hilly lot?
a. / One-story ranch design.b. / One-and-one-half-story design.
c. / Two-story design.
d. / Split-level design.
30. What is the term for a large tank buried in the ground in which solid waste is processed by bacteria?
a. Sewer tank
b. Septic tank
c. Sewer lateral
d. septic capsule
31. The family room, garage, and shop are commonly found on the ____ level in a split-level design.
a. / basementb. / intermediate
c. / living
d. / sleeping
32. Which of the following is a feature of the split-level design?
a. / Easily accommodates patios and terraces on more than one level of the house.b. / The design makes efficient use of space.
c. / May be built with either a basement or crawl space.
d. / All of the above.
33. The ____ area is where the family relaxes, entertains guests, dines, and meets together.
a. / sleepingb. / entertaining
c. / living
d. / service
34. When building a non-habitable shed what is the maximum sq footage before you need a permit?
a. 100 sq ft
b. You always need a permit
c. 120 sq ft
d. 150 sq ft
35. The Federal Housing Administration recommends ____ square feet as the minimum size for a bedroom.
a. / 100b. / 150
c. / 200
d. / 250
36. It is necessary for each bedroom to have a ____.
a. / bathroomb. / closet
c. / double window
d. / ceiling fan
37. What is the typical stud spacing for a 2X4 interior load bearing wall?
a. 12”
b. 14”
c. 24”
d. 16”
38. The minimum recommended depth of a clothes closet is ____.
a. / 12"b. / 18"
c. / 24"
d. / 30"
39. The usual height of an interior door is ____.
a. / 6'-0"b. / 6'-2"
c. / 6'-4"
d. / 6'-8"
40. The crossed lines on a shower symbol represent a _____.
a. shut off valve
b. shower head
c. water valve
d. drain
41. Most water closets require a space at least ____ wide for installation.
a. / 24"b. / 30"
c. / 36"
d. / 40"
42. Western framing is also called _____ framing.
a. platform
b. balloon
c. plank and beam
d. truss
e. California
43. Standard bathroom vanity sizes are 21" deep by ____ high.
a. / 30"b. / 32"
c. / 34"
d. / 36"
44. In roof design, the rise and run determine the roof_____.
a. slope
b. pitch
c. dimension
d. measurement
45. A ____ receptacle should be used in the bathroom.
a. / shieldedb. / grounded
c. / waterproof
d. / ground fault circuit interrupter
46. Approximately ____ of the house is devoted to the sleeping area, which includes bedrooms, baths, dressing rooms, and nurseries.
a. / 1/2b. / 1/4
c. / 1/3
d. / ¾
47. What plan shows the location of all structures on a property?
a. floor plan
b. plot plan
c. landscape plan
d. elevation plan
48. The ____ normally determines the number of bedrooms a house will have.
a. / size of the familyb. / size of the neighborhood
c. / number of guests
d. / None of the above.
49. Generally, ____ homes have the most sales potential.
a. / one-bedroomb. / two-bedroom
c. / three-bedroom
d. / four-bedroom
50. What type of drywall is required on ceilings?
a. 1/2” sag resistant
b. 1/2” water resistant
c. 5/8”
d. A or C
51. In a split bedroom plan, the ____ is separated from the remaining bedrooms for additional privacy.
a. / smallest bedroomb. / nursery
c. / guest bedroom
d. / master bedroom
52. The largest bedroom is usually the ____.
a. / nurseryb. / children's bedroom
c. / master bedroom
d. / guest bedroom
53. The most desirable location for a closet is ____.
a. / on an outside wallb. / in the hall near the bedroom
c. / near the bedroom entrance
d. / None of the above.
54. What diameter is #4 rebar?
a. 1/4”
b. 1/8”
c. 3/4"
d. 1/2"
55. Closet doors may be ____.
a. / slidingb. / bi-fold
c. / flush
d. / All of the above.
56. An ideal bedroom will have windows ____.
a. / on two wallsb. / on one wall
c. / low on the wall
d. / evenly spaced on the walls
57. Bedroom doors should be ____ wide to accommodate a wheelchair.
a. / 2'-6"b. / 2'-8"
c. / 2'-10"
d. / 3'-0"
58. What is the typical stud spacing for a 2X4 interior non load bearing wall?
a. 12”
b. 14”
c. 24”
d. 16”
59. The best location for a bedroom door is ____.
a. / on a long wallb. / near a corner
c. / in the center of a wall
d. / on an exterior wall
60. A space of ____ feet should be provided on at least one side of the bed for transfer from a wheelchair.
a. / 2b. / 3
c. / 4
d. / 5
61. What diameter is a #8 rebar?
a. 1/4"
b. 8/8”
c. 3/4”
d. 1/2"
62. A clearance space of ____ is required under the bed for the footrests of a wheelchair.
a. / 5" to 7"b. / 7" to 9"
c. / 10" to 13"
d. / 13" to 15"
63. To accommodate a wheelchair, doorways should be at least ____ wide.
a. / 2'-6"b. / 2'-8"
c. / 2'-10"
d. / 3'-0"
64.The following features would be shown on a plot plan except for ______.
a. setbacks
b. north arrow
c. floor plan
d. building footprint
65. The recommended seat height for a handicapped-accessible water closet is ____ high.
a. / 20"b. / 21"
c. / 22"
d. / 23"
66. The ____ entry should be centrally located to provide easy access to various parts of the house.
a. / serviceb. / special purpose
c. / main
d. / side
67. What is the actual size of a 2X4?
a. 2X4
b. 1 1/2 X 3 1/2
c. 1 1/4 X 3 1/4
d. None of the above
68. A major consideration in the design of an entryway is ____.
a. / the appearance of neighboring homesb. / protection from the weather
c. / visibility of the play area
d. / wind direction
69. Which of the following are examples of special-purpose rooms?
a. / Atrium, greenhouse, sunroom.b. / Darkroom, family recreation room, greenhouse.
c. / Shop, darkroom, living room.
d. / Kitchen, atrium, sunroom.
70. Brick on a wood frame structure is called _____.
a. Brick Construction
b. Stucco Construction
c. Brick Veneer
d. Eastern Construction
71. A small dining room requires approximately ____ square feet to seat four people.
a. / 100b. / 120
c. / 150
d. / 175
72. A medium-size dining room should seat ____ people.
a. / 6 to 8b. / 8 to 10
c. / 10 to 12
d. / 12 to 14
73. An ideal dining room location would be between the ____ and the kitchen.
a. / foyerb. / master bedroom
c. / living room
d. / utility room
74. Per the 2006 IRC what is the minimum dimension of a bedroom?
a. 7 ft
b. 8 ft
c. 9 ft
d. 10 ft
75. A house may have a ____ entry.
a. / mainb. / service
c. / special-purpose
d. / All of the above.
76. Sewer gases are permitted to escape through the roof in a/an _____ scale.
a. shut off valves
b. traps
c. vents
d. soils pipes
77. A ____ entry should be impressive because it is the first part of the house that guests see.
a. / special-purposeb. / main
c. / service
d. / side
78. Waste water is disposed of by the force of______.