McKissock-Residential Construction and
the Appraiser
__________ is installed in an "X" pattern to strengthen floor joists and prevent them from
twisting. - ANSBridging
"Improved land... that it is ready to be used for a specific purpose" is the definition of: -
ANSSite
"Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to
meet their needs" is the definition of: - ANSSustainability
2 of 2One of the reasons behind the increasing popularity of engineered wood products is: -
ANSThe decreasing supply of large-diameter old-growth trees
A colorless, odorless, radioactive gas that occurs naturally from the decay of certain rocks
is: - ANSRadon
A house has a roof pitch that is 5 over 12. This means that for every 12 inches the roof
goes horizontally, it rises: - ANS5 inches
A new kind of sustainable spray insulation that expands and hardens up to 100 times its
size is based on: - ANSsoy
ANSSynthetic-fiber reinforcement is a new method of strengthening concrete to prevent
cracking. A rectangular-shaped symmetrical two-story house with double-hung windows is: -
ANSColonial
A saltbox is a two-story Colonial home with a roof that is longer in the back than in the front.
Manufacturered, modular, and panelized housing, according to Freddie Mac, are all
examples of: - ANSFactory-built housing According to the EPA, the most energy-efficient,
environmentally clean, and cost-effective space conditioning systems available are: -
ANSGeothermal heat pumps
The HUD Handbook states that a licensed home inspector performs an appraisal of the
property. - ANSObservation is not as comprehensive as Which of these is a valid description
of a type of house according to the UAD protocols? - ANSFarmhouse Regarding the subject
property inspection, an appraiser looks to the USPAP publication for direction. Where would
you advise him or her to look? - ANSAdvisory Opinion 2
An appraiser would MOST likely be able to see, during a typical residential property
inspection: - ANSAn electric panel box that is missing its cover
Assuming no sewage pump is being used, a septic system will always be found ________
the house. - ANSBelow
Balloon framing is no longer permitted under many building codes because: - ANSIt poses a
fire hazard
The terms "Bi-Level" and "Split Foyer" are used to describe "_______" houses. - ANSSplit
Entry Can ABS drain pipes be connected directly to PVC drain pipes? - ANSNo, a rubber
coupling must be used
Certain soils with a high ________ content that are susceptible to cracking are called
expansive soils. - ANSClay
Doorbells and thermostats run on _______ volts of electricity. - ANS12
Drilled water wells need ________ until they reach bedrock. - ANSCasing
the Appraiser
__________ is installed in an "X" pattern to strengthen floor joists and prevent them from
twisting. - ANSBridging
"Improved land... that it is ready to be used for a specific purpose" is the definition of: -
ANSSite
"Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to
meet their needs" is the definition of: - ANSSustainability
2 of 2One of the reasons behind the increasing popularity of engineered wood products is: -
ANSThe decreasing supply of large-diameter old-growth trees
A colorless, odorless, radioactive gas that occurs naturally from the decay of certain rocks
is: - ANSRadon
A house has a roof pitch that is 5 over 12. This means that for every 12 inches the roof
goes horizontally, it rises: - ANS5 inches
A new kind of sustainable spray insulation that expands and hardens up to 100 times its
size is based on: - ANSsoy
ANSSynthetic-fiber reinforcement is a new method of strengthening concrete to prevent
cracking. A rectangular-shaped symmetrical two-story house with double-hung windows is: -
ANSColonial
A saltbox is a two-story Colonial home with a roof that is longer in the back than in the front.
Manufacturered, modular, and panelized housing, according to Freddie Mac, are all
examples of: - ANSFactory-built housing According to the EPA, the most energy-efficient,
environmentally clean, and cost-effective space conditioning systems available are: -
ANSGeothermal heat pumps
The HUD Handbook states that a licensed home inspector performs an appraisal of the
property. - ANSObservation is not as comprehensive as Which of these is a valid description
of a type of house according to the UAD protocols? - ANSFarmhouse Regarding the subject
property inspection, an appraiser looks to the USPAP publication for direction. Where would
you advise him or her to look? - ANSAdvisory Opinion 2
An appraiser would MOST likely be able to see, during a typical residential property
inspection: - ANSAn electric panel box that is missing its cover
Assuming no sewage pump is being used, a septic system will always be found ________
the house. - ANSBelow
Balloon framing is no longer permitted under many building codes because: - ANSIt poses a
fire hazard
The terms "Bi-Level" and "Split Foyer" are used to describe "_______" houses. - ANSSplit
Entry Can ABS drain pipes be connected directly to PVC drain pipes? - ANSNo, a rubber
coupling must be used
Certain soils with a high ________ content that are susceptible to cracking are called
expansive soils. - ANSClay
Doorbells and thermostats run on _______ volts of electricity. - ANS12
Drilled water wells need ________ until they reach bedrock. - ANSCasing
