RECA RESIDENTIAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Foreclosure - Answer-legal action supervised by the court following a default on the
mortgage.
-transfers the real property from the borrower to the lender and erases interests on title.
Alberta Building Code - Answer-Legislation that establishes technical specifications for
new building construction and construction materials
Building Permit - Answer-typically valid for one year during which construction process
must be initiated
Factory Built Construction - Answer-Manufactured
- three sections that are 95% complete when they leave the factory.
- secure the sections to the foundation and join together
- can often move in the same day or within days
- saves time and mony
Modular Construction
- manufacturing three dimensional units, 85 percent complete when they leave
- requires few weeks on site to be complete
- allows for creation of multi-story buildings
Panelized construction
- creation of pre-fabricated wall, floor or roof panels
- panels may be completed fully or partially
- may consist of just the frame or fully complete with windows and siding
Alberta Safety Codes Act - Answer-provincial legislation that sets specifications for new
building.
Components of Construction - Answer-Lot
Substructure - building foundation
Superstructure - above grade construction
includes; envelope, service systems, interior
- building envelope - everything that encloses the structure
- roof, exterior walls, windows, doors, and interior walls
- building service systems - supply's essential services
- heat, electricity, water
- interior - interior walls, features, finishes, and fixtures
Pre-wired
- security systems, internet, fireplace controls, windows
,Preserved Wood foundation - Answer-treated wood, must be certified with a stamp.
- must be examined by engineer or architect stating conforms to the Alberta Building
Code requirements
- poured concrete is the most common foundation
Subsurface Drainage - Answer-Drain tiles - directs water to storm system or sump pit
Sump Pump
- located in sump pit in the foundation, accessible
- submersible pump - installed within the sump pit
- pedestal/upright - set outside of the sump pit
Parging - Answer-Thin top coat that is applied to exterior finish, used to create smooth
surface. can be cement or acrylic
- protects above grade foundation walls
Building Floors - Answer-Beams - structural components that create base
Joist - support part of structure, placed horizontal - supports floor or ceiling
Bridging/Blocking - adds to load carrying capabilities and reduces the potential for
movement.
R-Value or RSI - Answer-the rate at which heat moves through insulation, the higher the
value the more effective the material is at resisting the transfer of heat.
R2000 - Answer-Standard of insulation for new construction. Certified by Govt
- energy performance
- indoor air quality
- environmental responsibility
Roofs - Answer-Low slope - 14 degrees or less
Steep slope - 15 degrees or more
Flashing - used to create weatherproof seal
Soffits - underside of roof, ventilation for the attic
Fascia - trim the ends of the roof
eaves - form connection between roof and exterior walls
Windows - Answer-Bay - angled
Bow- smoother rounder than bay
Dormer - built into the main roof
Clerestory - high windows located on the upper part of wall
Sky lights
Fuel Utilization - Answer-Low - Less than 77%
, Mid - 78-89%
High - 90% +
Electrical - Answer-residential properties with less than 100 amp may be difficult to
insure
- permits needed for installation
Hot water - Answer-hot water tanks
Tankless hot water heaters
- central - designed to supply hot water throughout whole building
- point of use - only supply to plumbing fixture they are attached to.
Efficient to use but expensive to install
Plumbing - Answer-includes fresh water, hot water, and waste water
- materials used include copper, rigid plastic, and flexible plastic
Heating - Answer-The main types of residential heating include;
Forced air
hot water
radiant - uses hot water or electricity
electric systems
High efficiency vents out the buildings exterior wall
Ceilings - Answer-Valuted - follow roofline, unequal sides
Cathedral - two equal sides (Aframe)
Drop- covers pipes and wires
Coffered - insets, waffle like
Main principals of water - Answer-Reduce, Retrofit, repair
Remediation - Answer-return a contaminated area to a level that does not impair or
damage the environment, health or safety
Legislation - Answer-Safety Codes Act - Permit regulation
Fair Trading Act - Home inspection business regulation
Energy Efficiency Act and Regulations - minimum energy performance requirements
Alberta Building Code - specifications for new construction and building materials
Property Inspections - Answer-an examination of various building systems in order to
provide an opinion
Should include
- current conditions of all items inspected by the property
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Foreclosure - Answer-legal action supervised by the court following a default on the
mortgage.
-transfers the real property from the borrower to the lender and erases interests on title.
Alberta Building Code - Answer-Legislation that establishes technical specifications for
new building construction and construction materials
Building Permit - Answer-typically valid for one year during which construction process
must be initiated
Factory Built Construction - Answer-Manufactured
- three sections that are 95% complete when they leave the factory.
- secure the sections to the foundation and join together
- can often move in the same day or within days
- saves time and mony
Modular Construction
- manufacturing three dimensional units, 85 percent complete when they leave
- requires few weeks on site to be complete
- allows for creation of multi-story buildings
Panelized construction
- creation of pre-fabricated wall, floor or roof panels
- panels may be completed fully or partially
- may consist of just the frame or fully complete with windows and siding
Alberta Safety Codes Act - Answer-provincial legislation that sets specifications for new
building.
Components of Construction - Answer-Lot
Substructure - building foundation
Superstructure - above grade construction
includes; envelope, service systems, interior
- building envelope - everything that encloses the structure
- roof, exterior walls, windows, doors, and interior walls
- building service systems - supply's essential services
- heat, electricity, water
- interior - interior walls, features, finishes, and fixtures
Pre-wired
- security systems, internet, fireplace controls, windows
,Preserved Wood foundation - Answer-treated wood, must be certified with a stamp.
- must be examined by engineer or architect stating conforms to the Alberta Building
Code requirements
- poured concrete is the most common foundation
Subsurface Drainage - Answer-Drain tiles - directs water to storm system or sump pit
Sump Pump
- located in sump pit in the foundation, accessible
- submersible pump - installed within the sump pit
- pedestal/upright - set outside of the sump pit
Parging - Answer-Thin top coat that is applied to exterior finish, used to create smooth
surface. can be cement or acrylic
- protects above grade foundation walls
Building Floors - Answer-Beams - structural components that create base
Joist - support part of structure, placed horizontal - supports floor or ceiling
Bridging/Blocking - adds to load carrying capabilities and reduces the potential for
movement.
R-Value or RSI - Answer-the rate at which heat moves through insulation, the higher the
value the more effective the material is at resisting the transfer of heat.
R2000 - Answer-Standard of insulation for new construction. Certified by Govt
- energy performance
- indoor air quality
- environmental responsibility
Roofs - Answer-Low slope - 14 degrees or less
Steep slope - 15 degrees or more
Flashing - used to create weatherproof seal
Soffits - underside of roof, ventilation for the attic
Fascia - trim the ends of the roof
eaves - form connection between roof and exterior walls
Windows - Answer-Bay - angled
Bow- smoother rounder than bay
Dormer - built into the main roof
Clerestory - high windows located on the upper part of wall
Sky lights
Fuel Utilization - Answer-Low - Less than 77%
, Mid - 78-89%
High - 90% +
Electrical - Answer-residential properties with less than 100 amp may be difficult to
insure
- permits needed for installation
Hot water - Answer-hot water tanks
Tankless hot water heaters
- central - designed to supply hot water throughout whole building
- point of use - only supply to plumbing fixture they are attached to.
Efficient to use but expensive to install
Plumbing - Answer-includes fresh water, hot water, and waste water
- materials used include copper, rigid plastic, and flexible plastic
Heating - Answer-The main types of residential heating include;
Forced air
hot water
radiant - uses hot water or electricity
electric systems
High efficiency vents out the buildings exterior wall
Ceilings - Answer-Valuted - follow roofline, unequal sides
Cathedral - two equal sides (Aframe)
Drop- covers pipes and wires
Coffered - insets, waffle like
Main principals of water - Answer-Reduce, Retrofit, repair
Remediation - Answer-return a contaminated area to a level that does not impair or
damage the environment, health or safety
Legislation - Answer-Safety Codes Act - Permit regulation
Fair Trading Act - Home inspection business regulation
Energy Efficiency Act and Regulations - minimum energy performance requirements
Alberta Building Code - specifications for new construction and building materials
Property Inspections - Answer-an examination of various building systems in order to
provide an opinion
Should include
- current conditions of all items inspected by the property
