Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 2 Exam Practice

Which of the following statements best describes the common framing system used today in residential construction?

1. Wood frame exterior walls can either be load bearing or non-load bearing.

2. The type of studs now being universally used are metal.

3. Two-by-four inch exterior walls are used in energy-efficient, new home construction.

4. The horizontal framing components found over door/window openings are called lintels.

5. All residential framing now incorporates fire-resistant materials.

6. Timber framing is now preferred over traditional wood framing due to its durability.

The correct answer is: The horizontal framing components found over door/window openings are called lintels.

The correct answer is D. The horizontal framing components found over door/window openings are called lintels. In residential construction, lintels are horizontal support beams typically made of steel, wood, or concrete that are installed over openings like doors and windows to bear the weight of the structure above. This helps distribute the load and prevent sagging or other structural issues. Options A, B, C, E, and F are incorrect: A. Wood frame exterior walls can indeed be load-bearing or non-load bearing, but this statement does not describe the common framing system used today in residential construction. B. Metal studs are used in some construction but are not universally used in residential framing. C. While two-by-four inch exterior walls were commonly used in traditional construction, newer energy-efficient homes often use thicker walls with added insulation, making this statement incorrect. E. Not all residential framing incorporates fire-resistant materials as a standard practice. F. Timber framing is not preferred over traditional wood framing in most residential construction due to factors like cost and availability.