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Parts of Your Home Trivia Quiz

Your home contains many components. Windows, doors, roof, slab etc... Do you know the technical terms for the parts? Good luck. I am in California so please understand that the answers are generally applicable to California.

A multiple-choice quiz by lfhaines. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
lfhaines

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
137,208

Updated
Aug 28 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2225

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Question 1 of 10

1. A common type of American style window which has two large squares of glass each of which move up and down in the window track is known as what? Hint

Picture

Swing-out

Double-hung or sash window in the UK

Single-hung

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these terms does not refer to windows? Hint

Sash

Stool

Keystone

Jamb

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following is considered a "fixture", according to the Anglo-American legal definition? Hint

Water supply pipes

Bidet

Roof vent

Vent stack

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following is not a type of framing of your home? Hint

Truss framing

Balloon framing

Post and beam framing

Platform framing

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name that is used for the set of building surfaces separating the heated and cooled air in your home from the outside? Hint

Thermal envelope

Home shield

Heat shield

Conduction envelope

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Question 6 of 10

6. Insulation is typically rated by: Hint

S-value

C-value

R-value

D-value

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Question 7 of 10

7. Passive solar heating has no marginal cost.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. In California, which of these attachment methods is generally not used to put up drywall? Hint

Staples

Screws

Nails

Glue

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following is generally required in California by building code? Hint

Handicap ramps

At least four bedrooms

Slate roofing

Straps on the water heater

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the term for the first coat of stucco? Hint

Scratch

Color

Brown

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A common type of American style window which has two large squares of glass each of which move up and down in the window track is known as what?

Answer: Double-hung or sash window in the UK

Double-hung windows contain two parts, called sashes, both of which slide up and down. They are found in many older homes and typically have lead or cast iron counter-weights inside the walls which keep the sashes where you slide them.

2. Which of these terms does not refer to windows?

Answer: Keystone

A stool is the horizontal "shelf" at the bottom of the window. The jamb is the vertical strip which keeps the window from moving from side to side. The sash is the pane of glass with a frame which moves in a double-hung window. Keystones are used in arches, often above windows, but they are not part of the window itself.

3. Which of the following is considered a "fixture", according to the Anglo-American legal definition?

Answer: Bidet

A fixture is a complete manufactured unit which is connected to your home such as a toilet, a shower stall, a sink or a bathtub.

4. Which of the following is not a type of framing of your home?

Answer: Truss framing

Balloon framing is discouraged because of the fire danger because the studs run unbroken from the bottom floor to the roof. Platform framing creates a separate wall for each story. Post and beam framing is the oldest type and requires a higher degree of carpentry skill.

5. What is the name that is used for the set of building surfaces separating the heated and cooled air in your home from the outside?

Answer: Thermal envelope

The thermal envelope includes floors, foundation walls, ceilings, roofs, above grade walls, windows and doors.

6. Insulation is typically rated by:

Answer: R-value

The R-value is a rating of the heat conduction properties of q material. All parts of your home have an R-value. Insulation is made from materials with a high R-value such as fiberglass.

7. Passive solar heating has no marginal cost.

Answer: True

Passive solar heating uses the heat from the sun to capture, store and release the heat to warm up your home. The two general types are direct gain and greenhouse.

8. In California, which of these attachment methods is generally not used to put up drywall?

Answer: Staples

The cost of drywall is mainly shipping because of its weight!

9. Which of the following is generally required in California by building code?

Answer: Straps on the water heater

California generally requires straps on a water heater in order for it not to fall over during an earthquake. If it falls over, there is the possibility of fire because of ruptured gas lines.

10. What is the term for the first coat of stucco?

Answer: Scratch

Three layers; scratch, brown and color coat for stucco typically with metal lath underneath for it to stick to.

Source: Author lfhaines

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