Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 2 Exam Practice

Which acronym is used to describe a health condition caused by poor indoor air quality in buildings?

1. Sick building syndrome

2. Standard building survey

3. Static building structure

4. Stratified building siding

5. Systemic building safety

6. Systematic building control

The correct answer is: Sick building syndrome

The correct answer is "Sick building syndrome." Sick building syndrome (SBS) is a term used to describe a situation where building occupants experience acute health effects that are linked to time spent in a building, but where no specific illness or cause can be identified. This condition is often associated with poor indoor air quality and can result in a variety of symptoms such as headaches, respiratory issues, fatigue, and more. The other options provided are not relevant to the health condition caused by poor indoor air quality in buildings. "Standard building survey" refers to a survey conducted for examining a building's condition but does not specifically relate to health issues. "Static building structure," "Stratified building siding," "Systemic building safety," and "Systematic building control" do not address the health effects linked to poor indoor air quality, as seen in sick building syndrome.