CA Real Estate Principles Course » 2021 » Section 17 Unit 1 Exam

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Question #1
Who must stamp a blueprint to verify its accuracy?
A.   The real estate licensee
B.   The builder
C.   The buyer
D.   An architect or engineer
Question #2
What are building specifications?
A.   The building plan
B.   A survey
C.   A blueprint
D.   A written narrative of the building plan
Question #3
You're measuring the square footage of a single-family home you’ve just built. What national requirements apply to your measurements?
A.   You must measure from the outside in.
B.   You must measure from the inside out.
C.   There are no national requirements.
D.   You must measure from the top down.
Question #4
What’s NOT true about building codes in California?
A.   The Department of Housing and Community Development administers the laws regulating construction.
B.   Homeowners performing their own construction aren't required to follow building codes.
C.   California uses uniform codes as the standards for construction in the state.
D.   Local building codes can be established that meet local requirements, but must also follow state codes.
Question #5
Cory is applying for his contractor’s license. He has met the educational and experience requirements, and has filed a Certificate of Self-Insurance with the Contractor’s State License Board. What else must he do?
A.   Register with HUD
B.   Post a cash deposit or bond with the state
C.   Provide proof of citizenship
D.   Complete a 30-hour practicum with a licensed contractor
Question #6
Before a builder can obtain a permit, two items must be submitted to the building department. What are these items?
A.   A plat map and contractor verification
B.   A blueprint and building specifications
C.   A list of code discrepancies and an environmental assessment
D.   A list of contractors and the developer's bonding number
Question #7
According to national standards for measuring square footage of a dwelling, which space should be included?
A.   Attached accessory apartment
B.   Unfinished basement
C.   Garage
D.   Unfinished attic
Question #8
A new development is complete, and almost all the homes are now occupied. All is well for the first year, but after a season of heavy rains many homeowners are experiencing issues with sewage backing up into their homes. What process should have prevented this from happening?
A.   Compliance with building codes and inspection by a local health official to ensure sanitation and drainage systems were adequate
B.   Professional home inspections ordered by homebuyers prior to closing
C.   Establishment of special assessment districts to fund adequate drainage systems for the community
D.   Seller disclosure requirements regarding potential environmental hazards in a flood plain

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