How many times a year should a dryer vent be checked?
Twice a year.
100
What is the greatest source of heat loss in the home?
C. Windows
100
Where are garbage disposals located?
A. Usually in the backyard
B. Under the bathroom sink
C. Under the kitchen sink
C. Under the kitchen sink
100
True or False: For any painting project, you should begin at the lowest area to be painted.
False
200
What is a heat pump?
B. A device that moves heat from the outside air into a space.
200
What are amperes?
C. The unit of measurement for current
200
What is best location to place a lamp so light reflects off the walls?
Corner of the room.
200
Why should people put bottles of water or sand into their toilet tanks?
To reduce the amount of water used in each flush.
200
What common type of paint is hazardous to your health?
A. Lead Paint
300
What is an air handler?
A fan that blows the air into the ducts of the home.
300
What is direct current?
An electric current that does not change in value over time.
300
What is the most energy efficient type of light bulb?
[A. Compact fluorescent lamp (CFL)]
[B. Fluorescent light bulbs]
[C. Incandescent light bulbs]
A. Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL)
300
What is the first step in cleaning a drain trap?
C.The first step is unclogging using liquid drain cleaner.
300
What type of brush head should you use to apply a lot of paint to the wall quickly?
A.Sash Brush
B.Flat and Rectangular Brush
C.Thin Round Brush
B. A flat and Rectangular Brush
400
What is a setback thermostat?
A clock integrated into the thermostat that turns on and off the heat pump at prescribed times of the day.
400
What is a GFCI circuit breaker?
A device that measures the current traveling through a breaker. The device shuts down the circuit if the current is not balanced between entering and leaving the breaker.
400
What is the percentage of electricity consumption for lighting in the home?
10-15%
400
How many gallons of water per minute does the average kitchen faucet use?
C. 2 gallons
400
What prevents the absorption of subsequent layers of paint and the development of rust?
A.Base Coat
B.Gloss
C.Primer
C.Primer
500
What is the most common type of home heating system used by Habitat for Humanity?
Electric heating.
500
What is one cause of an electrical fire?
Defective appliances, overloaded circuits, or improperly sized extension cords.
500
Why should you keep window treatments open when the sun is shining on the window during the winter?
It reduces the workload on the heating system
500
List at least 3 of the most frequent toilet problems.
-Flapper valve leaking
-Chain under flapper valve
-Chain broken on flapper valve
-Fill valve doesn’t shut off
-Clogged drain
-Sweating tanks