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Leif just moved into a new apartment. He has noticed that the ventilation in the bathroom doesn’t seem very good, and there is a lot of moisture building up. One day while cleaning, he notices some mold in his shower. What impact could the poor ventilation and mold have on Leif?

A
It won’t have any impact.
B
It could negatively impact his health.
C
It could make his allergies better.
D
It could lead to a pest infestation.
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Kendra has drawn up a list of the things that she wants and needs in a home. She knows she needs two bedrooms and a bathroom. And she wants an extra room for a home office and a large kitchen. How will the home office and large kitchen PROBABLY impact the cost of her home?

A
It won’t impact the cost of the home.
B
The home office will make it MORE expensive, but the larger kitchen will make it LESS expensive.
C
It will be LESS expensive.
D
It will be MORE expensive.
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In the 1930s, homes were often smaller and families shared space. Multiple people may share a single bedroom and bathroom. Why was this common during the time period?

A
Because there was a large middle class that allowed for greater housing choice.
B
Because zoning laws of the time only allowed small homes with less than two bathrooms.
C
Because of the economic hardship and unemployment due to the Great Depression.
D
Because of the economic strain due to World War II.
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Why were the kitchens of homes different in the 1930s than in the 1970s?

A
People in the 1930s went food shopping every few days.
B
People in the 1930s needed more storage space for their appliances.
C
People in the 1970s had more time to spend cleaning and decorating.
D
People in the 1970s didn’t spend much time in kitchens.
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How did Oriented Strand Board (OSB) get its name?

A
It was first created by Oscar Strand.
B
During construction projects, the boards are always oriented to the north.
C
The woodchips that make up OSB are lined up in different directions for each layer.
D
OSB is made up of many strands of fiber randomly laid down in sheets.
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Courtney is remodeling a restaurant and wants her design to be barrier-free. What is one thing she should include?

A
extra high tables
B
analogous colors
C
a non-slip floor in the kitchen
D
an elevator or wheelchair ramp
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Josephine is trying to determine her housing needs. What will MOST likely be the deciding factor in her choice?

A
her family size and budget
B
her wants and education level
C
the climate where she lives and housing availability
D
how close she wants to live to her family and whether she has a car
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When considering housing options around the world, what is one important factor in the types of homes that are constructed in different regions?

A
the zoning regulations
B
the wildlife in the region
C
the available resources
D
the amount of time that construction takes
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How are televisions in a typical 1950s home different than televisions today?

A
Televisions in the 1950s were larger.
B
Televisions in the 1950s were generally framed in wood.
C
Televisions in the 1950s had more channels.
D
Televisions in the 1950s were often found in bedrooms.
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Zander has just purchased a piece of property in a nearby town. He hopes to build a furniture manufacturing facility on the land once he finds an architect to help him with the design. What type of zoning must this land have?

A
residential
B
commercial
C
industrial
D
factorial
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James is an architect working on his very first construction project. He is designing a simple single-family home. How is he MOST LIKELY using the International Residential Code (IRC)?

A
to create a blueprint for the backyard
B
to show his clients the final outcome of the construction project
C
to order luxurious tile from Italy
D
to help avoid unnecessary construction costs
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While speaking with his general contractor, Alan says, “Wow! It’s amazing you all have the house ‘dried in’ already! I’m really looking forward to seeing it when I go out to the site this weekend.” What does Alan mean?

A
The siding has been applied to the home.
B
The interior decoration is finished.
C
The foundation was just poured.
D
The house is complete.
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Aubrey just purchased a new home. The living room and kitchen are decorated in a very typical art deco style. What do these clean lines reflect?

A
the lack of ornamentation in the 1930s
B
the use of new materials like linoleum in the 1950s
C
the emphasis on earth tones in the 1970s
D
the need for more space in the 1990s
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Kerry is doing a safety walkthrough of her home. While in the bathroom she notices that someone could slip and fall. What could Kerry do to make her bathroom a safer place?

A
Put a no-fog coating on her mirror.
B
Purchase thicker towels.
C
Install a non-slip bathmat outside of the shower.
D
Hang a more brightly colored shower curtain.
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When constructing the framing for a home’s walls, what must the framing crew keep in mind?

A
the zoning of the land
B
the location of the windows
C
the final paint color the designer has selected
D
the building site for the home
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What is one impact that technology had on homes in the 1990s?

A
The formal living room was furnished for entertaining.
B
Lighter cabinets and appliances became common.
C
Islands came to replace kitchen tables.
D
The home office became common.
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The city council of Cedar Rapids is meeting to discuss community planning of a new section of town. Randall, one of the city council members, stands up to address the other council members. Considering the task at hand, what is he MOST LIKELY to say?

A
“I’m concerned that this section of town will be too far away from any public parks.”
B
“All of these homes will have bedrooms decorated in the art deco style.”
C
“Let’s make sure the builders install carbon monoxide detectors in all the homes.”
D
“The people who purchase homes here will need to have 5-20 percent of the home price to give the bank as a down payment.”
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Samantha is working on a remodel and needs to have some electrical work done. She hasn’t worked in this city before, so she isn’t sure about the local laws regarding electrical work. Who is the BEST contact to find out what she is and isn’t allowed to do?

A
the local permit office
B
the local hospital
C
the power company
D
the previous homeowner
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Current home designs reflect a contemporary concern for the environment.

A
True
B
False
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Marcus is a realtor selling a house with a sunken living room and burnt orange shag carpeting. In what decade was this home most likely built?

A
1930s
B
1950s
C
1970s
D
1990s

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