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WorksheetsCH 18 - Basic House Construction
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 1hrs 22mins
A certificate of occupancy is issued by North Carolina building inspectors to indicate that:
all contractors have been licensed
construction on the building can begin
construction on the building has been completed satisfactorily
construction on the building has been completed
Which of the following is NOT a type of foundation?
crawlspace
basement
girder
monolithic slab
The R-value of insulation refers to the:
reduction in heat production
resistance to the transfer of heat
energy efficiency grade given by the state regulators
quality of materials used in the insulation
The basic components of an eave include all of the following, EXCEPT:
ridge boards
fascia boards
soffits
frieze boards
The highest part of a home's construction components is the:
pier
ridge board
rafters
eaves
In measuring the square footage of a home, real estate agents:
guarantee the square footage of the home
are expected to accurately calculate the square footage of a home
defer to trained professional appraisers in determining square footage
have no obligations to the parties to the transaction regarding square footage
"Living area" is best defined as the part of a home that is:
considered dwelling area
heated and cooled
heated, finished and directly accessible from other living areas
finished and completed pursuant to a certificate of occupancy
For measuring and reporting square footage, real estate agents are permitted to rely on all of the following, EXCEPT:
the representations of other real estate professionals
the verified square footage in an appraisal report from a previous conveyance
the square footage contained in the MLS
the representations of a professional company hired to measure square footage
Residential square footage is determined by measuring:
the exterior walls and subtracting 6"
the interior walls
the exterior walls
the interior walls minus 6"
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:
storage areas
bonus rooms with a ceiling height of less than 5 feet
furnace rooms
bay windows
What is the lowest point on house framing?
Footing
Sill
Post
Floor Joist
Manufactured homes are built to
federal standards
state and local codes
Modular homes are built to
federal standards
state and local codes
Window muntins run
east to west
north to south
Window mullions run
east to west
north to south
Which of the following is the most efficient way to heat a house?
Fireplace
Forced Hot Air
HVAC System
Outdoor Ventilator Box
the most common type of residential construction is which of the following?
Woodframe
Solid brick
Pre-fabricated
Structural steel
The supporting wall system members are which of the following?
Joists
Studs
Rafters
Wall boards
Soffit and fascia are found in which structural system?
Foundation
Wall
Floor
Roof
The best form of termite protection is:
Mechanical barriers
Chemical treatment
Concrete foundations
Slab construction
A soffit vent Is found in the:
Crawlspace
Roof overhang
Wall
Ceiling
A result of modern construction methods using trust systems is:
A greater attic space
Dependence on inner walls for loadbearing
Less dependence on outer walls for loadbearing
Freedom of inner wall placement
The structural member used to take up the support function over openings for windows or doors is a:
Header
Footing
Jamb
Joist
In reference to insulation
I. The greater the R factor value, the lesser of the insulation
II. Insulation should be placed only in walls
I only
II only
Both I and II
Neither I or II
Members of the wall system include all of the following EXCEPT:
Sole plate
Joist
Stud
Double top plate
piers are used to:
Form roof components
Support floor systems
Provide ventilation
Prevent erosion
Batter boards are used to:
Layout building lines
Strengthen walls
Provide insulation
Increase ventilation
a gambrel roof is characterized by a:
A simple tent like design
Nearly flat roof
Shed like roof
Four sided barn appearance
Which of the following are exempt from the building contractor licensing requirement:
REALTORS
Owner developers
Project more than $125,000
Projects less than $30,000
A wooden member of the frame that is attached to the foundation is a:
Stoop
Pier
Ridgeboard
Sill
Vertical masonry structures placed inside the foundation walls to support the subflooring are:
Headers
Sills
Piers
Joists
What is the average height of a residential ceiling?
7 feet
8 feet
9 feet
10 feet
What is the lowest concrete part of the house?
Slab
Foundation
Still
Footing
What is the overhang of the roof called?
Eave
Soffit
Facia
Pitch
The single angle or slope of a roof is the:
Shed
Gambrel
Pitch
Bridging
The type of roof system that allows for a house to be built free of interior load bearing walls is a:
Rafter
Gambrel
Gable
Truss
The type of heating system that utilizes a duct work and blower is:
Gravity warm air
Space saving
Passive heaving
Forced warm air
The lowest horizontal framing member of a house is the:
Joist
Sill
Stud
Facia
The most external part of the exterior wall system is the:
Siding
Sheathing
Stud
Flashing
The material that is attached directly to the interior of the external studs of the house is the:
Siding
Gypsum board
Wrapping
Sheathing
Vertical masonry structures that are placed inside the foundation walls to support the subflooring are:
Piers
Header
Bridging
Ridgeboard
