House Quiz

What is a bungalow?

• A small, single-story house with a low-pitched roof and a veranda

• A high-rise apartment building

• A two-story house with a flat roof

• A mobile home with wheels

Define a townhouse.

• A type of housing with no shared walls

• A type of housing with at least 5 stories

• A type of housing where a single or multi-story house is attached to other houses in a row, sharing at least one wall.

• A type of housing with a detached garage

Explain the concept of a condominium.

• A type of housing where the property is rented out to tenants

• A type of housing where the property is owned collectively by the owners of the individual units

• A type of housing where a specified part of the property is individually owned, and the rest of the property is owned collectively by the owners of the individual units.

• A type of housing where the entire property is individually owned by one person

What is a duplex house?

• A house with three separate entrances

• A house with only one entrance

• A house made of two different materials

• A dwelling unit with two separate entrances for two different households

Describe a cottage.

• A modern office building with glass walls

• A high-rise apartment building in the city

• A small, cozy house in a rural or semi-rural area, typically made of wood or stone with a thatched roof.

• A large mansion with a swimming pool

What is the roof of a house called?

• wall

• ceiling

• floor

• roof

Name three different types of windows found in a house.

• Single-hung, double-hung, casement

• Sliding, bay, awning

What is the purpose of a chimney in a house?

• To keep birds and animals out of the house

• To vent smoke and gases from the fireplace or heating system

• To store firewood

• To provide structural support for the roof

Identify the different parts of a staircase.

• Steps, risers, stringers, handrails, and balusters

• Carpet, tiles, wood

• Chairs, tables, sofa

• Windows, doors, roof

Explain the function of a skylight in a house.

• To keep the house warm in winter

• To allow natural light to enter the house from the roof

• To provide ventilation in the attic

• To store rainwater for household use