477. A bearing wall in a home:

1. 477. A bearing wall in a home: • May be constructed at any angle to a doorway; • Is usually left intact during remodeling; • Usually includes stronger members than other interior walls; • All of the above.

2. 477. A bearing wall in a home: • May be constructed at any angle to a doorway; • Is usually left intact during remodeling; • Usually includes stronger members than other interior walls; • All of the above. Bearing wall – Remodeling, stronger, any angle

3. 635. The parallel timbers which support the load of the ceiling and floors of a frame house are called: • Rafters; • Joists; • Studs; • Lintels.

4. 635. The parallel timbers which support the load of the ceiling and floors of a frame house are called: • Rafters; • Joists; • Studs; • Lintels. Joist – Parallel beams that support ceiling or floor

5. 478. In housing construction, a joist is a: • Batten; • Girder; • Parallel; • Jamb.

6. 478. In housing construction, a joist is a: • Batten; • Girder; • Parallel; • Jamb. Joist – Parallel beams that support ceiling or floor

7. 479. What is the highest construction member of a frame house: • Header; • Ridge board; • Collar beam; • Girder.

8. 479. What is the highest construction member of a frame house: • Header; • Ridge board; • Collar beam; • Girder. Ridge board – Highest

9. 636. A “footing” is which of the following: • A masonry course upon which the mudsill is fastened; • Square blocks of concrete on which asphalt tile may be laid; • A slab of concrete in the rear yard area used for recreational purposes; • The spreading part at the base of a foundation wall or pier.

10. 636. A “footing” is which of the following: • A masonry course upon which the mudsill is fastened; • Square blocks of concrete on which asphalt tile may be laid; • A slab of concrete in the rear yard area used for recreational purposes; • The spreading part at the base of a foundation wall or pier. Footing – Spreading at foundation base

11. 483. Certified copies of inspection reports filed by structural pest control operators with the Structural Pest Control Board within the preceding two years can be obtained upon request and the payment of a fee by: • The seller involved in the transaction; • The buyer involved in the transaction; • The seller, buyer, and any licensee involved in the transaction; • Any person.

12. 483. Certified copies of inspection reports filed by structural pest control operators with the Structural Pest Control Board within the preceding two years can be obtained upon request and the payment of a fee by: • The seller involved in the transaction; • The buyer involved in the transaction; • The seller, buyer, and any licensee involved in the transaction; • Any person. Structural Pest Control Report – Anyone, from Structural Pest Control Board

13. 587. Inspection reports and notices relating to wood-destroying organisms are filed with: • The Department of Real Estate; • The Structural Pest Control Board; • The Bureau of Entomology; • None of the above.

14. 587. Inspection reports and notices relating to wood-destroying organisms are filed with: • The Department of Real Estate; • The Structural Pest Control Board; • The Bureau of Entomology; • None of the above. Structural Pest Control Report – Anyone, from Structural Pest Control Board

15. 814. When real property is sold, a copy of the structural pest control report must be given, if requested, to: • The buyer; • The lender; • The broker; • The escrow company.

16. 814. When real property is sold, a copy of the structural pest control report must be given, if requested, to: • The buyer; • The lender; • The broker; • The escrow company. Structural Pest Control Report – Must give to buyer as soon as possible

17. 484. Carlyle's residence was purchased by Nicholson through Broker Azusa. As a condition of sale, Nicholson required a structural pest control report. Carlyle employed XYZ Pest Control Company to inspect the premises and to do all necessary corrective work. Carlyle paid for the completed job based on the appraised value of the property. Concerning the foregoing, which of the following is most correct? • The seller need not deliver a copy of the structural pest control report to the buyer because the wood-destroying pest problem has been resolved; • Neither the seller nor the broker need deliver a structural pest control report to the buyer because he may obtain a copy upon payment of an appropriate fee to the State Board of Structural Pest Control; • The seller or broker must deliver a copy of the structural pest control report to the buyer as soon as practical; • The broker must notify the buyer of the name of the termite company prior to the close of escrow.

18. 484. Carlyle's residence was purchased by Nicholson through Broker Azusa. As a condition of sale, Nicholson required a structural pest control report. Carlyle employed XYZ Pest Control Company to inspect the premises and to do all necessary corrective work. Carlyle paid for the completed job based on the appraised value of the property. Concerning the foregoing, which of the following is most correct? • The seller need not deliver a copy of the structural pest control report to the buyer because the wood-destroying pest problem has been resolved; • Neither the seller nor the broker need deliver a structural pest control report to the buyer because he may obtain a copy upon payment of an appropriate fee to the State Board of Structural Pest Control; • The seller or broker must deliver a copy of the structural pest control report to the buyer as soon as practical; • The broker must notify the buyer of the name of the termite company prior to the close of escrow. Structural Pest Control Report – Must give to buyer as soon as possible

19. 702. When a pest control company discovers no evidence of infestation of termites, but discovers conditions which may lead to such infestation, the cost of correcting such conditions is paid by: • The seller in all cases; • The buyer in all cases; • The seller and the buyer, each paying one-half of the cost; • The buyer only if he chooses to have the condition corrected.

20. 702. When a pest control company discovers no evidence of infestation of termites, but discovers conditions which may lead to such infestation, the cost of correcting such conditions is paid by: • The seller in all cases; • The buyer in all cases; • The seller and the buyer, each paying one-half of the cost; • The buyer only if he chooses to have the condition corrected. No infestation or damage – Buyer pays (if desired)

21. 791. As a general rule, when residences are being sold, the buyer or lender requires a termite inspection. A good strategy for the seller is to have the termite report issued at which of the following times? • Before putting the property on the market; • After determining the sales price; • Before opening escrow; • Only if the lender has already completed the appraisal.

22. 791. As a general rule, when residences are being sold, the buyer or lender requires a termite inspection. A good strategy for the seller is to have the termite report issued at which of the following times? • Before putting the property on the market; • After determining the sales price; • Before opening escrow; • Only if the lender has already completed the appraisal. Best time to get report – Before marketing

23. 481. Each of the following terms refers to types of soil conditions except: • Alkaline; • Deciduous; • Adobe; • Expansive.

24. 481. Each of the following terms refers to types of soil conditions except: • Alkaline; • Deciduous; • Adobe; • Expansive. Deciduous – Not type of soil

25. 584. If a roof slopes on all four sides, it is called a: • Gable roof; • Gambrel roof; • Hip roof; • None of the above.

26. 584. If a roof slopes on all four sides, it is called a: • Gable roof; • Gambrel roof; • Hip roof; • None of the above. Roof sloping on four sides – Hip

27. 585. When an air conditioning unit has a higher energy efficient ratio (EER), it means that: • The unit is less efficient; • The unit is more efficient; • The unit needs more watts of electricity; • The BTUs are larger.

28. 585. When an air conditioning unit has a higher energy efficient ratio (EER), it means that: • The unit is less efficient; • The unit is more efficient; • The unit needs more watts of electricity; • The BTUs are larger. Higher EER – Unit is more efficient

29. 586. Which of the following is the name of sheet metal which is used to protect a building from water seepage? • Sheeting; • Gutter; • Flashing; • None of the above.

30. 586. Which of the following is the name of sheet metal which is used to protect a building from water seepage? • Sheeting; • Gutter; • Flashing; • None of the above. Sheet metal – Flashing

31. 781. During the winter time, an appraiser discovers that the inside of an exterior wall of a house is about the same temperature as the other interior partitions. The appraiser would come to the conclusion that: • The furnace is sufficient; • The wall insulation is adequate; • Heat is leaking into outside walls; • The heating duct system is not properly sealed.

32. 781. During the winter time, an appraiser discovers that the inside of an exterior wall of a house is about the same temperature as the other interior partitions. The appraiser would come to the conclusion that: • The furnace is sufficient; • The wall insulation is adequate; • Heat is leaking into outside walls; • The heating duct system is not properly sealed. Insulation – Interior, adequate

33. 644. The effectiveness of insulation is referred to as its “R-value.” The R stands for: • Required minimums; • Resistance to heat flow; • Replacement values; • None of the above.

34. 644. The effectiveness of insulation is referred to as its “R-value.” The R stands for: • Required minimums; • Resistance to heat flow; • Replacement values; • None of the above. R-value – Resistance to heat

35. 650. “Turnkey projects” are: • Subdivisions that have been approved by the local authorities but not the state authorities; • Construction projects that are ready for occupancy; • The interior areas of subdivisions; • Rural subdivisions.

36. 650. “Turnkey projects” are: • Subdivisions that have been approved by the local authorities but not the state authorities; • Construction projects that are ready for occupancy; • The interior areas of subdivisions; • Rural subdivisions. Turnkey project – Ready for occupancy

37. 699. The elevation sheet in a set of construction drawings would normally contain which of the following: • The plot plan; • Details of the footing, foundation, and slab floor; • The exterior views of the structure as they will appear upon completion; • The elevations of the land in relation to the streets, sewers, and finished grade.

38. 699. The elevation sheet in a set of construction drawings would normally contain which of the following: • The plot plan; • Details of the footing, foundation, and slab floor; • The exterior views of the structure as they will appear upon completion; • The elevations of the land in relation to the streets, sewers, and finished grade. Elevation sheet – Exterior views of building

39. 710. A kiosk is the term used to identify: • An information booth in a mall; • A construction crane; • An addition to a shopping center; • A special compartment to hold a security key for use by the fire department.

40. 710. A kiosk is the term used to identify: • An information booth in a mall; • A construction crane; • An addition to a shopping center; • A special compartment to hold a security key for use by the fire department. Kiosk – Information booth

41. 715. A developer ordered several truck-loads of soil to be used in a new housing project for backfill. His most probable intended use would be: • As topsoil for landscaping and beautification purposes; • To fill in the septic tank: • To fill in trenches and brace foundations; • To supplement the results of the percolation test.

42. 715. A developer ordered several truck-loads of soil to be used in a new housing project for backfill. His most probable intended use would be: • As topsoil for landscaping and beautification purposes; • To fill in the septic tank: • To fill in trenches and brace foundations; • To supplement the results of the percolation test. Backfill – Excavation around foundation

43. 720. While appraising a residence in a hillside subdivision, the appraiser observes cracks in the foundation and notices that the doors and windows do not close properly. The appraiser would probably recommend that which of the following be ordered: • A termite inspection report; • A home warranty protection policy; • A special studies zone map; • A soils engineering report.

44. 720. While appraising a residence in a hillside subdivision, the appraiser observes cracks in the foundation and notices that the doors and windows do not close properly. The appraiser would probably recommend that which of the following be ordered: • A termite inspection report; • A home warranty protection policy; • A special studies zone map; • A soils engineering report. Cracked foundation – Soils report

45. 735. An architect often draws a plot plan for the purpose of: • Showing the details of the foundation construction; • Guiding building construction; • Showing exterior sides of the houses; • Guiding placement of construction and related land improvements.

46. 735. An architect often draws a plot plan for the purpose of: • Showing the details of the foundation construction; • Guiding building construction; • Showing exterior sides of the houses; • Guiding placement of construction and related land improvements. Plot plan – Placement of improvements

47. 757. The dimensions of footings, size and location of piers, and construction details of subflooring are the kinds of information a broker would obtain from studying which of the following building plans: • Floor; • Elevation; • Foundation; • Exterior on-site.

48. 757. The dimensions of footings, size and location of piers, and construction details of subflooring are the kinds of information a broker would obtain from studying which of the following building plans: • Floor; • Elevation; • Foundation; • Exterior on-site. Foundation plan – Footings, piers, subflooring

49. 790. Which of the following conditions would not cause a building to be declared substandard? • There is dampness in the habitable rooms; • The electrical wiring does not comply with present code, but did when it was installed and it is currently safe and in proper working order; • There is inadequate heating; • There is defective weather protection on the outside of the building.

50. 790. Which of the following conditions would not cause a building to be declared substandard? • There is dampness in the habitable rooms; • The electrical wiring does not comply with present code, but did when it was installed and it is currently safe and in proper working order; • There is inadequate heating; • There is defective weather protection on the outside of the building. Substandard building – Not wiring