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.   An architect or engineer
C.   The builder
D.   The buyer
Question #2
What are building specifications?
A.   A blueprint
B.   A written narrative of the building plan
C.   The building plan
D.   A survey
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 top down.
B.   There are no national requirements.
C.   You must measure from the inside out.
D.   You must measure from the outside in.
Question #4
What’s NOT true about building codes in California?
A.   Homeowners performing their own construction aren't required to follow building codes.
B.   The Department of Housing and Community Development administers the laws regulating construction.
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.   Provide proof of citizenship
C.   Complete a 30-hour practicum with a licensed contractor
D.   Post a cash deposit or bond with the state
Question #6
Before a builder can obtain a permit, two items must be submitted to the building department. What are these items?
A.   A blueprint and building specifications
B.   A list of contractors and the developer's bonding number
C.   A list of code discrepancies and an environmental assessment
D.   A plat map and contractor verification
Question #7
According to national standards for measuring square footage of a dwelling, which space should be included?
A.   Garage
B.   Unfinished attic
C.   Attached accessory apartment
D.   Unfinished basement
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.   Professional home inspections ordered by homebuyers prior to closing
B.   Compliance with building codes and inspection by a local health official to ensure sanitation and drainage systems were adequate
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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