RECA RESIDENTIAL EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS|AGRADE

RECA RESIDENTIAL EXAM 2023-2024 ACTUAL

EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED

ANSWERS|AGRADE

Trustee - ANSWER- Legally appointed person to hold assets for benefits of

one or more persons. Trust agreements set out terms of trustee's powers

and duties.

Executors - ANSWER- Person who receives title of property when owner of

the property is deceased.

Development permits - ANSWER- -Used for new subdivisions.

-Authorizes location, size and use of building.

Building permits - ANSWER- -Used for new residential buildings.

-Valid for one year in which building must proceed.

-ABC establishes technical specifications for new buildings.

Occupancy permits - ANSWER- -Used for new residential buildings. Builder

must secure permit before residence is approved for occupation by

purchaser.

Subsequent building permits - ANSWER- -Used to change existing

buildings.

-Required for new additions, demo or relocation, Major alterations or

renovation, supplemental structure.

Concepts of residential construction - ANSWER- -Technology

-Sustainability

-Accessibility

-Adaptability

Technology - ANSWER- -the process of implementing single application to

operate multiple functions of a property

Sustainability - ANSWER- -Use and recycling of materials used in

construction

Accessibility - ANSWER- -Individuals ability to access a building, move

within and independence without barriers. IE Ramps, lifts elevators.

Adaptability - ANSWER- -How easy it is to change a home to meet a

client's need, ie a home to grow old in.

Developer warranty programs - ANSWER- -1 year warranty on

materials/workmanship used to construct residence, begins when buyer

takes possession.

Extended warranty programs - ANSWER- -In conjunction with builder's

warranty, provides 10-year protection against structural defects.

Manufactured construction - ANSWER- -3 sections almost complete (up to

95%)

-Minimal time required to join and complete sections.

Modular construction - ANSWER- -Three-dimensional, combined to create

cohesive building.

-85% complete, few weeks to fully develop.

Panelized construction - ANSWER- -Prefabricated wall, floor or roof panel.

-Partial wall panel is framing sheathing.

-Completed wall panel include windows and or siding.

Building substructure - ANSWER- Below grade construction of foundation.

Building superstructure - ANSWER- Above grade construction of building.

-Envelope, service systems, interior building features.

Building envelope - ANSWER- -Everything that encloses structure and

protects from elements.

-Roof, exterior walls, windows, exterior doors and interior walls.

Interior building features - ANSWER- -Interior finishes that complete

interior.

-Interior walls, features, finishes, fixtures, lighting, floor, ceiling,

kitchen/bathroom cabinets.

Building service systems - ANSWER- Essential services, connected to

applicable municipal services

-Heat, electricity, water

Building lot - ANSWER- Lot grading, landscaping and other exterior

components.

-Landscaping, walkways, driveway, fences.

Poured concrete - ANSWER- Cement, gravel, aggregate and sand. Poured

from mix trucks into large foundation molds known as forms.

-Strengthened by reinforced steel bars (rebar)

Cement block - ANSWER- Poured concrete, cement, gravel aggregate and

sand. Fills blocks that are hollow but filled with mortar and reinforced with

rebar.

Preserved wood - ANSWER- Load bearing walls built with treated lumber

and sheathed with treated plywood.

-Wood used is treated with preservative chemicals to prevent decay and

layered with mortar.

-Requires certification before usage.

Damp proofing - ANSWER- Asphalt-based film or coating applied to below

grade exterior of foundation walls during construction process.

-Reduces passage of water vapor into foundation walls

Waterproofing - ANSWER- Seamless membrane or spray is applied to

exterior of foundation walls. Alternatively, compound can be added to

concrete foundation mixture.

-Prevents water vapor and liquid water from penetrating foundation walls.

Subsurface drainage: Drain tiles - ANSWER- Perforated piping surrounded

by aggregate rock, placed along foundation footings or beneath concrete

slab.

-AKA weeping tile, directs water to municipal storm sewer system or to

sump pit containing sump pump.

Subsurface drainage: Sump pump - ANSWER- Lined hole of shaft, two feet

in diameter. Draws water away from foundation and redirects it to municipal

storm water system or rock pit (rural).