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1) Which of the following describe the potential benefits of maintaining historic buildings: *

a) Regular maintenance is less expensive than replacing deteriorated features

b) Well-maintained buildings are more resilient than poorly maintained ones

c) Hasty emergency repairs necessitated by poor maintenance can often compromise historic features

d) All of the above

2) Historic patinated finishes are best maintained by: *

a) Thorough cleaning that returns the surface to its original appearance

b) Using mild cleaning techniques that retain the patina and that are tested in a non-prominent location

c) A and B

d) None of the above

3) Maintenance work should attempt to entirely eradicate air infiltration. True or False. *

True

False

4) Factors that affect the frequency at which a particular building feature should be inspected include: *

a) Location of feature (those with horizontal and northern and eastern exposures more often)

b) Replacement cost of feature

c) Size of feature

d) All of the above

5) Asphalt patches are an appropriate temporary repair for roof damage. True or False. *

True

False

6) The use of abrasive techniques to cosmetically clean building exteriors is not recommended because: *

a) Abrasives remove a portion of the surface

b) Pressure washing can push moisture into wall materials

c) A and B

d) Neither A nor B; cosmetic cleaning is never advised for historic buildings

7) When hiring a contractor for historic building maintenance and repair work, it is important to: *

a) Check references and ensure that the contractor has experience working on historic properties

b) Convey to the contractor a clear and specific scope of work that follows preservation standards

c) Ask that the gentlest methods possible be used for all work

d) All of the above

8) Dormers, porches, balconies and other projections can require special consideration because: *

a) Their connections to the main building may admit unwanted moisture, air infiltration, pests, and debris

b) They are usually less historically significant than other parts of the main building

c) They may be more vulnerable to settlement or other structural problems than the rest of the building

d) A and C

9) One possible cause of dampness near a building foundation is adjacent grade that slopes toward the structure. True or False. *

True

False

10) All of the following are important considerations when using caulks and sealants, except: *

a) By trapping moisture, the use of caulks and sealants may make existing problems worse

b) Elastomeric sealants are often more long-lasting and flexible than traditional caulk

c) The nature of modern sealants makes backer rods unnecessary

d) The effectiveness of a caulk or sealant application depends in part upon appropriate surface preparation