A. testing systems scientifically.

B. evaluating each system.

C. establishing value.

D. reporting remaining usefulness.

2. A good place to begin an interior structure inspection is the

A. garage.C. basement.
B. attic.D. plumbing system.

3. Surface molds and sapstain fungi discolor wood paneling

A. and are the most common cause of wood decay.

B. but don’t cause structural damage.

C. but exist only in very dry conditions.

D. and cause a burned or charred appearance on wood surfaces.

4. To be properly vented, the foundation should have one vent for every _______ square feet
of floor space.

A. 50C. 500
B. 150D. 1500

5. The primary horizontal load-bearing component in a floor frame is the

A. jack stud.C. beam or girder.
B. brick pier.D. sill plate.

6. The slope of a roof is

A. the length of a rafter from the top plate to the ridge.

B. generally expressed as a percent.

C. the ratio between the units of run and units of rise of a roof.

D. determined by measuring the total height of the building.

7. One improper construction method that can result in structural weakness is

A. the use of kiln-dried lumber in structural components.

B. grading soil to direct runoff away from the structure.

C. retention of topsoil and trees on the home site.

D. construction of artificial terraces using debris and backfill.

8. Stairs are considered hazardous when

A. the height of the risers varies by more than 3/8 inch.

B. the width of the treads does not strictly comply with codes.

C. risers are less than 73/4 inches high.

D. they’re covered with carpeting.

9. Two common cosmetic flaws in gypsum wallboard include popping nails and

A. header cracks.C. sagging ceilings.
B. termite cavities.D. brown water stains.

10. Which of the following statements about dehumidifiers is true?

A. Dehumidifiers automatically dispose of water produced by their operation.

B. Dehumidifiers should have automatic shutoff devices to prevent overflow.

C. Dehumidifiers are usually found in the attic.

D. Dehumidifiers are the best method for fail-safe moisture control in basements.

11. Structural failure in a roof may be due to

A. the presence of a vapor barrier between the attic floor and the ceiling below.

B. too little span between supporting members.

C. cuts made in rafters or trusses for addition of components such as stairways and fans.

D. use of dried wood for structural members.

12. A horizontal supporting member placed between two opposite rafters is called a

A. collar tie.C. chord.
B. ridge.D. jack rafter.

13. The term live load refers to the

A. weight of the structural components only.

B. weight of the occupants and furnishings.

C. weight of the foundation walls.

D. total weight of the entire structure.

14. A load-bearing horizontal component over a wall opening is called a

A. header.C. sill plate.
B. stud. D. wall joist.

15. Sagging in floor joists is typically caused by

A. oversized joists.

B. undersized joists.

C. improper nailing of sub-flooring.

D. improper moisture content of the wood.

16. Brick ties in brick veneer walls allow for

A. water drainage. C. expansion.
B. air circulation. D. inspection.

17. While inspecting a masonry foundation, you find evidence of “efflorescence.” This is
probably due to

A. leftover residue from construction.

B. too much lime in the concrete.

C. fungus.

D. water seepage.

18. Your inspection report does not need to include information on

A. steepness of roof pitch.

B. adequacy and condition of flashing.

C. condition of solar heating system equipment.

D. type and condition of gutters and downspouts.

19. Bulging of exterior walls usually results in

A. sagging of windows.

B. a rise in the main floor beam.

C. settling of corner posts.

D. sagging of the ridge board.

20. The structural technique that includes long vertical studs running from the sill plate to the
second floor roof frame is called _______ framing.

A. platform

B.Vertical

C.balloon

D.post

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In the first place, people enjoy the companionship of cats. Many cats are affectionate. They will snuggle up and ask to be petted, or scratched under the chin. Who can resist a purring cat? If they’re not feeling affectionate, cats are generally quite playful. They love to chase balls and feathers, or just about anything dangling from a string. They especially enjoy playing when their owners are participating in the game. Contrary to popular opinion, cats can be trained. Using rewards and punishments, just like with a dog, a cat can be trained to avoid unwanted behavior or perform tricks. Cats will even fetch!

In the second place, cats are civilized members of the household. Unlike dogs, cats do not bark or make other loud noises. Most cats don’t even meow very often. They generally lead a quiet existence. Cats also don’t often have “accidents.” Mother cats train their kittens to use the litter box, and most cats will use it without fail from that time on. Even stray cats usually understand the concept when shown the box and will use it regularly. Cats do have claws, and owners must make provision for this. A tall scratching post in a favorite cat area of the house will often keep the cat content to leave the furniture alone. As a last resort, of course, cats can be declawed.

Lastly, one of the most attractive features of cats as housepets is their ease of care. Cats do not have to be walked. They get plenty of exercise in the house as they play, and they do their business in the litter box. Cleaning a litter box is a quick, painless procedure. Cats also take care of their own grooming. Bathing a cat is almost never necessary because under ordinary circumstances cats clean themselves. Cats are more particular about personal cleanliness than people are. In addition, cats can be left home alone for a few hours without fear. Unlike some pets, most cats will not destroy the furnishings when left alone. They are content to go about their usual activities until their owners return.

Cats are low maintenance, civilized companions. People who have small living quarters or less time for pet care should appreciate these characteristics of cats. However, many people who have plenty of space and time still opt to have a cat because they love the cat personality. In many ways, cats are the ideal housepet.

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1. Why does the author go to such lengths to describe the furnishings of the Younger family’s apartment? What do these furnishings and the state they are in say about the family’s lives?

2. What does the absence of light in the Youngers’ apartment signify? Why does Ruth so desperately hope for light in the new house?

3. What is Walter trying to say when he refers to African Americans as “the world’s most backward race of people” (p. 38)? Does he seriously believe this?

4. What can you deduce about the character of Walter and Beneatha’s father, not only from the way his family talks about him but from the character of the family itself? What does his memory signify to each of the family members?

5. What sort of hairstyles were normally worn by African American women in the 1950s? Why does Asagai refer to such styles as “mutilation”? Just how bold is Beneatha’s gesture in cutting her hair? What kind of a statement is she making to the outside world?

6. Who has Ruth actually gone to see instead of the doctor? Why does she consider taking this route?

7. What does Beneatha mean by the term “assimilationist”? Can you think of other words or phrases meaning the same thing? Why does she condemn blues music as being assimilationist?

8. Asagai tells Beneatha that “between a man and a woman there need be only one kind of feeling” (63). Can you explain what he means and why, for Beneatha, this feeling alone is not enough?

9. Mama tells Walter that something is eating him up, something that has to do with more than just money. What do you think this is?

10. Mama says to Walter, “You ain’t satisfied or proud of nothing we done. I mean that you had a home…, that you don’t have to ride to work on the back of nobody’s streetcar” (74). Is Walter’s life indeed likely to have been better, from a material and political point of view, than his parents’ was?

11. What African name has Asagai given Beneatha, and what does it mean? Why is Beneatha satisfied when Asagai translates it for her?

12. In Act II, Scene One, what emotion is Walter expressing when he shouts “Ethiopia stretch forth her hands again!” (77) and “The lion is waking” (78)? Who was Jomo Kenyatta?

13. What does the Youngers’ new house signify to Ruth? To Mama? Why does Walter so strongly resist the idea of moving?

14. What does Asagai expect from a woman? What does George expect from a woman? Would either of them be satisfied with Beneatha? Could she be happy with either of them?

15. How does Mrs. Johnson’s idea of God differ from Mama’s?

16. What does Mrs. Johnson mean when she speaks of the “colored people that was bombed out their place” (100)? Who set off the bomb? Why does she mention this event to the Youngers?

17. Why does Mrs. Johnson say that the Youngers are proud? Does she mean it as a compliment? Are they, in fact, proud? How does pride help, or hinder, them in their progress through life?

18. Why does Mama say that Booker T. Washington is a fool? Do you agree with her?

19. Can you explain what Beneatha means when she says that “there are two things we, as a people, have got to overcome, one is the Ku Klux Klan—and the other is Mrs. Johnson” (104)?

20. What are Walter’s fantasies after Mama gives him charge of the money? Why are they so obviously unrealistic, even destructive?

Childcare workers may work in publicly supported or privately operated children’s homes, schools, dormitories, youth camps, mental hospitals, halfway houses, detention centers, receiving homes, business establishments or child daycare centers. Working conditions vary with the organization. Some facilities are modern with adequate furnishings and staff, while others may be old and overcrowded. Sometimes the nature of childcare work will allow for flexibility in the work schedule, although many childcare workers work 40 hour weeks. Others work afternoons, nights or split shifts, as well as some weekends. Still, other childcare workers live full-time at the facility where they are employed and may be on call for day or night duty in case of emergency.

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Cats are low maintenance, civilized compainions. People who have small living quarters or less time for pet car should appreciate these characterists of cats. Howeve, many people who have plenty of space and time still opt to have a cat because they love the cat persoanilty. In many ways, cats are the ideal house pet.

Many cats are affectionate. They will snuggle up and ask to be pette, or scrathed under th chin. Who can resist a purring cat

Contrarty to popular opinion, cats can be trained. Using rewards and punish,ents, just like with a dog, a cat can be trained to aviod unwatned behavoir or preform tricks. Cats will even fetch!

Lastly, one of the most attractive features of cats as house pets is their ease of care.

“A dog is a man’s best friend”. That common saying may contain some truth, but dogs are not the only animal whose companionship people enjoy. For many people, a cat is their best friend.

Cat’s also don’t often have “accidents”. Mother cats train their kittens to use the litter box, and most cats will use it without fail from that time on. Even stray cats usually understaind the concept when shown the box and will use it regualry.

In the second place, cats are civilized members of the household.

If they;re not feeling affectionate, cats are generally quite playfull.They love to chase balls and feathrs, or just about anything dangling from a string. They especially enjoy playing when their owners are particingppating in the game.

Cats do have claws, and owners must take provision for this. A tall scratching post in a favorite cat area of te house willl often keep the cat contenct to leave the furniture alone. As a last resort, of course, cats can be declawed.

Cats do not have to be walked. They get plenty of exersise in the house as they play, and they do their business in the litter box. Cleaning a littler box is a quick, painless procedure.

In the first place, people enjoy the compainship of cats.

Cats also take care of their own grooming. Bathing a cat is almost never necessary because under orindary circumstances cats clean themselves. Cats are more particualr about personal cleanliness than people are.

Despite what dog lovers may belive, cats make excellent house pets as they are good companions, they are civilezed members of the household, and they are easy to care for.

Unlike dogs, cats do not bark or make other lound noises. Most cats don’t even meow very often. They generally lead a quiet existence.

In addition, cats can be left home alone for a few hours without fear. Unlike some pets, most cats will not destroy the furnishings when left home alone. They are contect to go about their usual activities until their owners return.

In our small town, there isn’t very much to do, but there are some great places to visit, like —. There we have a great little coffee house where I like to spend most of my time, called the —, where I find it homey and cozy, and the staff very welcoming. Tourists seem to love the —, and its surrounding local shops. In these little shops they display a lot of local artwork, original clothes, and unique home furnishings. There are also amazing restaurants and bars in this part of town, most of them specializing in seafood. — is right off the beach, so it’s a beautiful serene place. Every month we have a celebration in this area where you can find great music, food, even poetry readings. Overall this is my favorite place to be, and I’ll always enjoy coming here.

In our small town, there isn’t very much to do, but there are some great places to visit around here. We have a great little coffee house where I like to spend most of my time, called the —. It’s very homey and cozy, and the people there are very hospitable. A lot of our tourist seem to love the —, and its surrounding businesses. There are some great local shops in that area, we like to call it — because it’s been around for ages. In these little shops they display a lot of great artwork, original clothes, and unique home furnishings. There are also amazing restaurants and bars in this part of town, most of them serving great seafood. My friends spend a great deal of time in —, walking around, browsing stores, and just taking in the scenery. It’s right off the beach, so it’s a beautiful place. Every month we have a celebration in this area where you can find great music, food, even poetry readings. Overall this is my favorite place to be, and I’ll always enjoy going here.