Affordable Housing and Modular Construction Quiz

What change did Salt Lake City make to address the affordable housing crisis?

• Increased taxes on multi-family homes

• Allowed ADUs in single-family homes

• Reduced the size of single-family homes

• Banned new construction in the city

What is a key advantage of volumetric modular construction?

• It requires no foundation

• It is constructed entirely on-site

• It is more expensive than traditional methods

• It allows for quick installation

How are appliances secured during the transport of modular homes?

• They are left unsecured

• They are strapped down

• They are removed and reinstalled

• They are glued in place

What is a Murphy bed used for in modular homes?

• To provide extra storage

• To maximize space efficiency

• To increase the home's value

• To serve as a permanent fixture

What was the role of HUD in the history of manufactured housing?

• To increase taxes on manufactured homes

• To ban manufactured homes

• To introduce HUD code for affordable housing

• To limit the size of manufactured homes

Why is modular construction compared to building a car?

• Both use custom designs for each unit

• Both are built on-site

• Both are assembled from pre-made parts

• Both are more expensive than traditional methods

What is a common use for modular homes according to the video?

• As a primary residence

• As a vacation home

• As an investment or rental property

• As a temporary shelter

What is a significant benefit of factory-built homes?

• They have a higher error rate

• They offer cost efficiencies

• They are customizable on-site

• They require more labor

What is the starting price for a one-bedroom modular unit mentioned in the video?

• $50,000

• $300,000

• $119,000

• $200,000

What percentage of modular construction is used in the United States compared to Japan?

• 10% in the US, 30% in Japan

• 20% in the US, 50% in Japan

• Less than 1% in the US, nearly 20% in Japan

• 5% in the US, 15% in Japan