Product knowledge

Question 1

A lot bounded with streets on two sides. (intersecting).

Answer 1

corner

Question 2

A lot located where a street is open at one end only and the street has a circular turnaround at the other end.

Answer 2

cul-de-sac

Question 3

A projection built out from the slope of a roof, used to house windows on the upper floor and to provide additional light and ventilation.

Answer 3

dormer

Question 4

A window consisting of two sashes that move up and down in a pair of channels and are held open by tension springs.

Answer 4

double-hung

Question 5

A lot characterized by a long access road or driveway leading back to the main part of the lot.

Answer 5

flag

Question 6

A roof design that peaks at the center ridge and extends downward on two opposite sides.

Answer 6

gable

Question 7

Pitched roof with sloping sides and ends.

Answer 7

hip

Question 8

A lot that is bounded on either side by another lot (lots in the middle of the block - not on the corner).

Answer 8

interior

Question 9

A long skinny lot similar to the shaft of a key that is often bounded by as many as five or six lots (the term also refers to a lot that has added value because of its strategic location).

Answer 9

key

Question 10

Resistance to heat flow. The measure of the energy-defectiveness of insulation.

Answer 10

R-value

Question 11

A window characterized by a movable lower sash.

Answer 11

single-hung

Question 12

An interior lot that suffers from its location at the end of a T-intersection ( a street ends in front of lot).

Answer 12

t-intersection

Question 13

1. A type of foundation that is used in low-lying coastal areas is called a. slab-on-grade. b. floating foundation. c. pier foundation. d. monolithic slab foundation.

Answer 13

C

Question 14

2. A type of frame construction that allows for large spans between supporting side walls is a. balloon frame. b. post-and-beam construction. c. platform construction. d. pier frame.

Answer 14

B

Question 15

3. If you were to build a commercial structure and because of limited ground space wanted to install the mechanical equipment on the roof, which roof design would be most appropriate? a. Flat b. Gambrel c. Mansard d. Saltbox

Answer 15

A

Question 16

4. In areas near water in kitchens and bathrooms, building codes require special electrical outlets referred to as a. circuit breakers. b. grounded outlets. c. ground-fault-interrupters. d. step-down outlets.

Answer 16

C

Question 17

5. You want to replace a ceiling fan and have removed the old fixture. The writing to the old fixture consists of three wires: a black wire, a white wire, and a green wire. Which wire is the ground wire? a. Black b. White c. Green d. There is no ground wire.

Answer 17

C

Question 18

6. The pipe that carries water to the water heater is referred to as a a. hot water main. b. cold water main. c. soil stack. d. supply pipe.

Answer 18

B

Question 19

7. The purpose of a U-shaped trap under a kitchen sink is to a. prevent food debris from traveling through the plumbing pipes. b. catch a small object such as a wedding ring before it enters the soil stack. c. equalize the air pressure in the drain system. d. prevent combustible gases from entering the home.

Answer 19

D

Question 20

8. An electrical cable stamped with the words 6/2 with ground is MOST appropriate for wiring to a. a ceiling fan. b. a table lamp. c. an air conditioner. d. a home fax machine.

Answer 20

C

Question 21

9. You are interested in adding roof insulation to your home to reduce your monthly electrical bill. Which government agency establishes minimum recommended R-values specific to your local area? a. Department of Energy b. Department of Housing and Urban Development c. Fannie Mae d. Environmental Protection Agency

Answer 21

A

Question 22

10. You are walking through a seller’s contemporary-design home. There are windows set high into a loft area, that are not designed to be opened. They function simply to bring light into the loft. What window type does this describe? a. Jalousie b. Casement c. Fixed d. Hopper

Answer 22

C

Question 23

11. Which type of lot provides an open view down the street but many also suffer from vehicular headlights shining into the windows? a. Flag b. Key c. T-intersection d. Hopper

Answer 23

C

Question 24

12. Which type of lot is bounded by five or six other lots? a. Flag b. Key c. T-intersection d. Hopper

Answer 24

B