Chapter 18 Quiz

If an architect wanted to remodel a home’s interior to improve the arrangement of the space, what kind of plan would she begin by looking at?

A subdivision characterized by single-family houses on small lots, and open spaces and recreational facilities owned in common, is a:

A substance that was commonly used in insulation that can cause cancer if its dust is inhaled is:

A termite report should be obtained:

The advantages of renting a home, as opposed to buying, include all of the following except:

In wood frame construction, the horizontal framing members used to support floor and ceiling loads are called:

Which form of property insurance does not cover falling objects, such as tree branches?

Sheet metal used in roof construction to prevent water leakage is called:

In the evaluation of the design of a home, it is usually considered an advantage if the:

The type of roof that inclines upward from all four sides and meets at a ridge is a:

The net cost of buying a home may be substantially less than it appears at first glance, due to:

Which of the following is typically excluded from property insurance coverage?

Under most circumstances, a property insurance policy will pay the:

Insulation is rated according to this, which is a measure of how resistant the insulation is to heat transfer:

Which board is attached with bolts to the top of the foundation wall, and supports the rest of the house’s framing?