RECA – RESIDENTIAL Exam Questions
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Vaulted ceilings - ----Answers----Attached directly to roof trusses and
have two unequal sloping sides that meet at a high point in the room.
Surface drainage systems - ----Answers --- Roofs gutters, downspouts,
extensions(connected and kept clear)
-Overall slope of lot facilitates water movement away from building
Back-to-front grading - ----Answers----Back of lot = high point.
-Ground surrounding building is elevated to allow water to flow back
around towards front of lot.
Front-to-back grading - ----Answers----Front of lot = high point.
-Ground is built-up around building, water drains forward before
moving around to back of lot.
,Split grading - ----Answers----Building = high point
-Used on relatively flat lots, allows water to flow to the back and front
edges of the property.
Environmental awareness - ----Answers-----Consumers developing
increased awareness of environmental hazards.
-Property values can be affected by presence of hazards.
-Can affect any type of property.
Underground storage tanks (USTs) - ----Answers ---- Underground
storage of gasoline, diesel, oil and other chemicals.
-Can be hazardous if leaks develop
-Used by Service stations, dealerships, taxi companies, bus, research
etc.
4 types of light pollution - ----Answers-----Urban sky glow
-Light trespass
-Glare
-Light clutter
WHMIS - ----Answers-----National hazard communication system,
safe use and storage of controlled products in workplace.
-Requires labels, material safety data sheets (MSDS), and
education/training.
Titled parking stall - ----Answers----Illustrated as solid, bold lines
,-Sold with unit, described in purchase contract.
Exclusive use parking stall - ----Answers----Illustrated with dashed
lines or not differentiated from common.
-Sold with unit, described in purchase contract.
Assigned parking stall - ----Answers --- Not illustrated.
-Sold with unit, described in purchase contract.
Rented parking stall - ----Answers ---- Not illustrated.
-Not sold with unit, must me negotiated with corporation again.
Water efficiency: 3 principles - ----Answers ---- Reduce: awareness
and active ways to use less
-Retrofit: Replacing fixtures with more efficient less use.
-Repair: Immediate repair of fixtures to reduce water usage.
Xeriscaping - ----Answers----Form of landscaping that emphasizes
planting low-water demand vegetation.
- "Dry scaping" minimizing usage of water, fertilizer and other
maintenance.
Asbestos - ----Answers----Silicate minerals that naturally form in host
rocks.
-Health risk occur when they become air-born and are inhaled.
, Greenwashing - ----Answers----Making environmental claim about a
product, practice or service that is beyond the benefits they actually
produce.
Property inspection report aspects: - ----Answers ---- Current
condition of inspected items
-Inspected items that are deemed unsafe or require repair or
replacement.
-Estimation of approximate replacements/repairs are needed.
-Preventative measures to remedy current issues/extend life of
inspected items.
*should never include estimates or quotes for repairs, replacements or
improvements.
Property inspection inclusions - ----Answers----- Roof
-walls, floors
-Insulation
-Windows/doors
-Foundation
-Exterior
-Heating/ventilation/AC
-Plumbing/electrical
-Interior
-Asbestos/mould
Property inspection exclusions - ----Answers -----Alarm/smoke
systems
with 100% Correct Answers Latest
Versions 2025 Graded A+
Vaulted ceilings - ----Answers----Attached directly to roof trusses and
have two unequal sloping sides that meet at a high point in the room.
Surface drainage systems - ----Answers --- Roofs gutters, downspouts,
extensions(connected and kept clear)
-Overall slope of lot facilitates water movement away from building
Back-to-front grading - ----Answers----Back of lot = high point.
-Ground surrounding building is elevated to allow water to flow back
around towards front of lot.
Front-to-back grading - ----Answers----Front of lot = high point.
-Ground is built-up around building, water drains forward before
moving around to back of lot.
,Split grading - ----Answers----Building = high point
-Used on relatively flat lots, allows water to flow to the back and front
edges of the property.
Environmental awareness - ----Answers-----Consumers developing
increased awareness of environmental hazards.
-Property values can be affected by presence of hazards.
-Can affect any type of property.
Underground storage tanks (USTs) - ----Answers ---- Underground
storage of gasoline, diesel, oil and other chemicals.
-Can be hazardous if leaks develop
-Used by Service stations, dealerships, taxi companies, bus, research
etc.
4 types of light pollution - ----Answers-----Urban sky glow
-Light trespass
-Glare
-Light clutter
WHMIS - ----Answers-----National hazard communication system,
safe use and storage of controlled products in workplace.
-Requires labels, material safety data sheets (MSDS), and
education/training.
Titled parking stall - ----Answers----Illustrated as solid, bold lines
,-Sold with unit, described in purchase contract.
Exclusive use parking stall - ----Answers----Illustrated with dashed
lines or not differentiated from common.
-Sold with unit, described in purchase contract.
Assigned parking stall - ----Answers --- Not illustrated.
-Sold with unit, described in purchase contract.
Rented parking stall - ----Answers ---- Not illustrated.
-Not sold with unit, must me negotiated with corporation again.
Water efficiency: 3 principles - ----Answers ---- Reduce: awareness
and active ways to use less
-Retrofit: Replacing fixtures with more efficient less use.
-Repair: Immediate repair of fixtures to reduce water usage.
Xeriscaping - ----Answers----Form of landscaping that emphasizes
planting low-water demand vegetation.
- "Dry scaping" minimizing usage of water, fertilizer and other
maintenance.
Asbestos - ----Answers----Silicate minerals that naturally form in host
rocks.
-Health risk occur when they become air-born and are inhaled.
, Greenwashing - ----Answers----Making environmental claim about a
product, practice or service that is beyond the benefits they actually
produce.
Property inspection report aspects: - ----Answers ---- Current
condition of inspected items
-Inspected items that are deemed unsafe or require repair or
replacement.
-Estimation of approximate replacements/repairs are needed.
-Preventative measures to remedy current issues/extend life of
inspected items.
*should never include estimates or quotes for repairs, replacements or
improvements.
Property inspection inclusions - ----Answers----- Roof
-walls, floors
-Insulation
-Windows/doors
-Foundation
-Exterior
-Heating/ventilation/AC
-Plumbing/electrical
-Interior
-Asbestos/mould
Property inspection exclusions - ----Answers -----Alarm/smoke
systems
