Housing test

If you are driving around an area looking for a house to buy, an _?_ sign generally means that a real estate agent will be inside the house to show you around and answer questions

"Open House"

You are preparing a scale drawing of two rooms in your house that you wish to redesign with new furniture. Which would not be a reasonable scale to use for the scale drawing

6 inches equals 1 foot

Which of the following housing choices provides the most privacy

A freestanding house

In redesigning your bedroom you might create an asymmetrical balance by pairing

A large gold framed mirror with a similar sized painting

An example of using passive solar energy in home heating is

Adding southern exposure windows

Creating equal visual weight in both sides of a center point describes the principle of

Balance

You are a bold energetic person who likes excitement and the feeling of positive energy. If you decide to repaint your living room and want it to reflect your personality, you would probably choose

Blues or greens

Which of the following textures make a room seem darker and warmer

Bricks

Which of the following would be appropriate for a child's playroom

Bright yellow stacking chairs

Defective gas appliances such as a furnace, fireplace, or water heater, can produce an odorless and extremely poisonous gas called

Carbon monoxide

At the end of heating or cooling season, and during periods of heavy use, it's a good idea to service the furnace and air conditioner by

Cleaning or replacing filters

If you plan to rent an apartment, which of the following costs will you NOT have to worry about?

Closing costs

Which of the following does not add to a feeling of harmony in a room

Contrasting lines

Which of the following describes the coverage a consumer could expect under a full warranty for a washing machine

Coverage of all parts and labor required to repair the machine during the specified warranty period

Which of the following types of lines can create a feeling a of grace and softness in a room

Curved lines

Arranging furniture into small clusters using a variety of walk coverings and placing pictures in distinct groupings can help to create or reinforce the idea of

Divided spaces

Which of the following principles of design requires that some element in the room be given more attention

Emphasis

Which of the following labels should you look at on a new appliance if you are concerned about the annual operating cost of the appliance

Energy Guide Label

In organizing the space in your large loft, you have created different areas for different purposes. In one area you have a CD player, a tv, a DVD player, CD and DVD storage racks, a bookcase filled with books, two comfortable chairs, and lamps. This is most like the

Entertainment area

When using a scale drawing of a room and furniture templates drawn to for showing how the furniture will be placed, the scale for the furniture should be _?_ the scale used for the room

Equal to

You and your spouse have planned a romantic evening at home with a nice dinner, flowers, and candles. To prevent the possibility of fire after you go to bed you should be sure to

Extinguish the candles

Rent is a _?_ expense because the tenant knows what he or she will pay each month

Fixed

Your community has been experiencing problems with vandals, and a few houses in the neighborhood have been robbed. Which of the following would probably not be a useful response to the problem in order to make the community safer

Get a permit for a handgun and patrol the neighborhood nightly

The closets in your bedroom are full, as are all the shelves in your dressers and armoires. You might gain additional storage space, however, by

Hanging a shoe rack on the back of the closet door

A security deposit is returned when the renter

Has completed their lease obligations and moved out

You have just bought a new home in an exclusive gated community. Which of the following is a cost that you may have to pay that many other homeowners in other places do not have to pay

Homeowners association fees

Which of the following is not a typical benefit of regular basic home care

Increases community cohesiveness

Which of the following preventive maintenance tasks is usually done on an annual basis

Inspect the house siding, roof, and foundation

You have a small child that has just started walking. One good tip for keeping the toddler safe is to

Install safety gates at the top and bottom of stairs

How does a lending institution protect itself from losing money if a couple cannot make the payments on their loan

It lists the home as collateral

If you share living space with a roommate, which of the following can help prevent problems and misunderstandings

Label items that are stored together to indicate who they belong to

Which of the following is not a recommended procedure for cleaning indoor furniture

Launder slipcovers weekly in bleach and a strong disinfectant

When you sign a _?_ to rent an apartment you are acknowledging the rights and responsibilities you have as a tenant

Lease

Which of the following would make a room seem larger

Light blue walls

If you have a narrow room and would like to create the illusion of greater width by drawing the eye around the room you should use

Low straight-backed sofas and bookshelves

Which of the following is the least useful guideline for being prepared in case of emergencies

Make arrangements with neighbors to contact each other in case of an emergency

You have made a resolution to keep your home more beat and clean. Which of the following would be the most useful action to help you accomplish that goal

Make your bed every morning

For a young couple planning to move often, a large overstuffed curved sofa would rate negatively in

Mobility

One of the disadvantages of home ownership is that homeowners have reduced _?_ and generally cannot move as quickly or easily as a renter

Mobility

If you see housing primarily as shelter, a safe place for possessions and a space for personal activities you are focusing on your ____ needs

Physical

You decide to take in a roommate to help share the expenses of the condo you just bought. There are a number of topics you should discuss with a potential roommate although _?_ is probably not one of them

Politics

Owning a house can be a significant tax advantage because homeowners can deduct both their _?_ and the interest on their mortgage from their federal income taxes

Property taxes

The ratio of one part to the whole or of one part to another part is the principle of

Proportion

The six basic principles of design are

Proportion Balance Rhythm Emphasis Unity Variety

Which of the following is not a service provided by a real estate agent

Providing maintenance services to a home seller

Which of the following is among a landlord's rights

Refuse to rent to tenants with children or pets

Horizontal lines in a room make it feel

Relaxed and useful

Which of the following makes a room seem smaller and cozy

Rough textures

Which of the following types of locations would probably be most suitable to a person who dislikes crowds, wants a spacious lawn and garden, likes fishing and fresh air, and would prefer not to have any close neighbors

Rural area

The five basic elements of design are

Space Line Form Texture Color

Which of the following is not a good suggestion for minimizing the risk of falling

Store items on high shelves

Your household will run more smoothly if you do some chores on a regular basis bone typical daily chore in many households is to

Sweep the kitchen floor

Which of the following statements is true in regard to new furniture

The cost depends on the materials used and the quality of construction

FHA-insured loans have a lower interest rate because

The loan is guaranteed by the FHA

Which of the following is an advantage of owning a condominium

The owner has an opportunity to invest in a home, without the tasks of maintaining the yard and building

Which of the following is a single family dwelling

Town house

Single family homes often with separate basements, small yards and patios that are side by side and share walls

Town houses

A room design that lacks _?_ can look cluttered and unattractive

Unity

Which of the following techniques is appropriate for decorating a small living space in an apartment

Use one main color, light in hue and fairly neutral throughout the room

You rarely make your bed, often leave unwashed dishes in the sink, and vacuum only about once every few months. Which of the following is least likely to be a result of your approach to home care

You have an active social life focused on your home