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[Show more]If an applicant for the master or journey license examination fails the exam twice within two years, what is required to re-test? CORRECT ANSWER Wait one year and provide proof of completion of an approved class. 
 
On the jobsite, what is the ratio of registered apprentices to journey or master ele...
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Add to cartIf an applicant for the master or journey license examination fails the exam twice within two years, what is required to re-test? CORRECT ANSWER Wait one year and provide proof of completion of an approved class. 
 
On the jobsite, what is the ratio of registered apprentices to journey or master ele...
Does home improvement include work done on an individual condominium unit? CORRECT ANSWER Yes 
 
Does home improvement include work done on a swimming pool? CORRECT ANSWER Yes 
 
Does a home improvement contract HAVE to be in writing in order to preserve your lien rights? CORRECT ANSWER Yes 
 
A cou...
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Add to cartDoes home improvement include work done on an individual condominium unit? CORRECT ANSWER Yes 
 
Does home improvement include work done on a swimming pool? CORRECT ANSWER Yes 
 
Does a home improvement contract HAVE to be in writing in order to preserve your lien rights? CORRECT ANSWER Yes 
 
A cou...
In a post tensioned Beam what is the minimum size bar used to support the beam? CORRECT ANSWER #4 Bar 
 
What is the minimum height between finished floor and joist in the kitchen is 48" on center? CORRECT ANSWER 7 FT 
 
How thick does a load bearing masonry need to be on a single story building? C...
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Add to cartIn a post tensioned Beam what is the minimum size bar used to support the beam? CORRECT ANSWER #4 Bar 
 
What is the minimum height between finished floor and joist in the kitchen is 48" on center? CORRECT ANSWER 7 FT 
 
How thick does a load bearing masonry need to be on a single story building? C...
Minnesota requires that all builders continue their education by attending 7 hours of classroom study per year, with at least 1 hour dedicated to: CORRECT ANSWER Energy efficiency 
 
It is a law that you must notify, in writing, if you change your business name or your address where you conduct busi...
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Add to cartMinnesota requires that all builders continue their education by attending 7 hours of classroom study per year, with at least 1 hour dedicated to: CORRECT ANSWER Energy efficiency 
 
It is a law that you must notify, in writing, if you change your business name or your address where you conduct busi...
When is an employee allowed to view their own personnel file? 
a. never 
b. when they have a court order 
c. whenever they wish 
d. during employee evaluations CORRECT ANSWER c. when ever they wish 
 
As required by the immigration reform act, all employees hired on or after November 7, 1986 must co...
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Add to cartWhen is an employee allowed to view their own personnel file? 
a. never 
b. when they have a court order 
c. whenever they wish 
d. during employee evaluations CORRECT ANSWER c. when ever they wish 
 
As required by the immigration reform act, all employees hired on or after November 7, 1986 must co...
If an employer's Federal Payroll Tax liability is $1000 how may they pay taxes? CORRECT ANSWER quarterly 
 
How many employees does it take for the Fair Labor Act to be applied? CORRECT ANSWER 1 
 
What accounting method records income when the service occurs and expense when they are incurred? COR...
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Add to cartIf an employer's Federal Payroll Tax liability is $1000 how may they pay taxes? CORRECT ANSWER quarterly 
 
How many employees does it take for the Fair Labor Act to be applied? CORRECT ANSWER 1 
 
What accounting method records income when the service occurs and expense when they are incurred? COR...
An employer remits State disability taxes withheld from an employees wages to what agency? CORRECT ANSWER Employment Development Department 
 
Which act establishes the rights of workers to organize into unions and negotiate contracts? CORRECT ANSWER National Labor Relations Act of 1935 
 
A contrac...
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Add to cartAn employer remits State disability taxes withheld from an employees wages to what agency? CORRECT ANSWER Employment Development Department 
 
Which act establishes the rights of workers to organize into unions and negotiate contracts? CORRECT ANSWER National Labor Relations Act of 1935 
 
A contrac...
You must notify Commissioner of changes in name,trade name, address, or business location no later then... CORRECT ANSWER 15 days 
 
A contract is CORRECT ANSWER A legally enforceable agreement to do or not to do. 
 
Contractor name different then legal name you must have... CORRECT ANSWER Certifica...
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Add to cartYou must notify Commissioner of changes in name,trade name, address, or business location no later then... CORRECT ANSWER 15 days 
 
A contract is CORRECT ANSWER A legally enforceable agreement to do or not to do. 
 
Contractor name different then legal name you must have... CORRECT ANSWER Certifica...
How much time does a contractor have to renew his license after the expiration date without retaking the exam? CORRECT ANSWER 5 year 
 
When you collect sales tax from your customer for goods, which agency do you report and pay sales tax collected? CORRECT ANSWER State board of equalization 
Sales t...
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Add to cartHow much time does a contractor have to renew his license after the expiration date without retaking the exam? CORRECT ANSWER 5 year 
 
When you collect sales tax from your customer for goods, which agency do you report and pay sales tax collected? CORRECT ANSWER State board of equalization 
Sales t...
When is an employee allowed to view to view their own personnel file? CORRECT ANSWER Whenever they wish to. 
 
As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all employees hired on or after November 7, 1986 must complete Form ___ to verify their employment eligibility status? CORRECT ANSWER ...
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Add to cartWhen is an employee allowed to view to view their own personnel file? CORRECT ANSWER Whenever they wish to. 
 
As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all employees hired on or after November 7, 1986 must complete Form ___ to verify their employment eligibility status? CORRECT ANSWER ...
1. What type of contract requires the contractor to be responsible for both the engineering and construction of a project? 
a. Traditional 
b. Design build 
c. Turn key 
d. Concession CORRECT ANSWER b. Design build 
 
2. By what date is an employer required to provide its employees with a W-2? 
a. ...
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Add to cart1. What type of contract requires the contractor to be responsible for both the engineering and construction of a project? 
a. Traditional 
b. Design build 
c. Turn key 
d. Concession CORRECT ANSWER b. Design build 
 
2. By what date is an employer required to provide its employees with a W-2? 
a. ...
When should you let your attorney see a construction contract? 
 A. Before you let the client see the contract 
 B. After the contract is prepared but before you sign it 
 C. After the building permit is obtained 
 D. After the contract is signed by you and the client CORRECT ANSWER B. After the con...
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Add to cartWhen should you let your attorney see a construction contract? 
 A. Before you let the client see the contract 
 B. After the contract is prepared but before you sign it 
 C. After the building permit is obtained 
 D. After the contract is signed by you and the client CORRECT ANSWER B. After the con...
1. FOB freight prepaid requires 
 __________ to pay for shipping 
 charges. 
 
A. Contractor 
 
B. Buyer 
 
C. Seller 
 
D. Subcontractor CORRECT ANSWER Seller 
 
2. Which of the following is not a 
 member of the supervisory? 
 
A. Foreman 
 
B. materials expediter 
 
C. Owner's representative ...
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Add to cart1. FOB freight prepaid requires 
 __________ to pay for shipping 
 charges. 
 
A. Contractor 
 
B. Buyer 
 
C. Seller 
 
D. Subcontractor CORRECT ANSWER Seller 
 
2. Which of the following is not a 
 member of the supervisory? 
 
A. Foreman 
 
B. materials expediter 
 
C. Owner's representative ...
Which business organization is regulated the least by the government? CORRECT ANSWER Sole Proprietorship 
 
In a general partnership, each partner is liable for the debt of the company up to the percentage of the company they own. CORRECT ANSWER false 
 
What business organization provides the most ...
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Add to cartWhich business organization is regulated the least by the government? CORRECT ANSWER Sole Proprietorship 
 
In a general partnership, each partner is liable for the debt of the company up to the percentage of the company they own. CORRECT ANSWER false 
 
What business organization provides the most ...
The things that the US Constitution regulates power among CORRECT ANSWER • The branches of the federal government 
• The federal government and the states 
• All governments and their citizens 
 
The principal areas of exclusive federal jurisdiction CORRECT ANSWER • Admiralty 
• Bankrupt...
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Add to cartThe things that the US Constitution regulates power among CORRECT ANSWER • The branches of the federal government 
• The federal government and the states 
• All governments and their citizens 
 
The principal areas of exclusive federal jurisdiction CORRECT ANSWER • Admiralty 
• Bankrupt...
Why is it important for contractors to have a basic understanding of contract law? CORRECT ANSWER - Responsible for following the laws that guide society 
- Implementing the laws that have a direct impact on their profession 
- Obligated to protect the welfare of the public 
- Conduct business in a ...
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Add to cartWhy is it important for contractors to have a basic understanding of contract law? CORRECT ANSWER - Responsible for following the laws that guide society 
- Implementing the laws that have a direct impact on their profession 
- Obligated to protect the welfare of the public 
- Conduct business in a ...
Which item below is not one of the three dualities between which the U.S. Constitution regulates the power? 
A. all governments and their citizens 
B. citizens day-to-day problems with each other 
C. The branches of the federal government 
D. The federal government and the states CORRECT ANSWER B. C...
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Add to cartWhich item below is not one of the three dualities between which the U.S. Constitution regulates the power? 
A. all governments and their citizens 
B. citizens day-to-day problems with each other 
C. The branches of the federal government 
D. The federal government and the states CORRECT ANSWER B. C...
Prime Contractor CORRECT ANSWER The ______asummes the entire responsibility under the contract 
 
Sub Contractor CORRECT ANSWER The ______ asummes responsibility with respect to his portion of the work 
 
6ft CORRECT ANSWER Safety Belts shall be a min of 1/2 inch nylon and not allow a fall greater t...
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Add to cartPrime Contractor CORRECT ANSWER The ______asummes the entire responsibility under the contract 
 
Sub Contractor CORRECT ANSWER The ______ asummes responsibility with respect to his portion of the work 
 
6ft CORRECT ANSWER Safety Belts shall be a min of 1/2 inch nylon and not allow a fall greater t...
If a spot of latex paint on wood remove it by CORRECT ANSWER Scraping with a knife 
 
When working with a new wood, fill nails holes cracks and small holes CORRECT ANSWER After priming 
 
Natural shellac is derived from secretions of CORRECT ANSWER Lac insects 
 
The proper way to treat stains cause...
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Add to cartIf a spot of latex paint on wood remove it by CORRECT ANSWER Scraping with a knife 
 
When working with a new wood, fill nails holes cracks and small holes CORRECT ANSWER After priming 
 
Natural shellac is derived from secretions of CORRECT ANSWER Lac insects 
 
The proper way to treat stains cause...
A ladder should extend a minimum of ____ above the top of a trench or excavation. CORRECT ANSWER 3' 
 
According to OSHA, shoring lumber shall be _______. CORRECT ANSWER select structural 
 
Cal/OSHA inspectors cannot, under most circumstances: CORRECT ANSWER enter a business outside of normal busi...
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Add to cartA ladder should extend a minimum of ____ above the top of a trench or excavation. CORRECT ANSWER 3' 
 
According to OSHA, shoring lumber shall be _______. CORRECT ANSWER select structural 
 
Cal/OSHA inspectors cannot, under most circumstances: CORRECT ANSWER enter a business outside of normal busi...
If unused mortar stiffens due to hydration of cement, what must you do? CORRECT ANSWER Discard the mortar 
 
What minimum time must you wait before caulking or grouting new tiles? CORRECT ANSWER 24-48 Hours 
 
How long should you wait before installing tile on a shower pan? CORRECT ANSWER 24 Hours 
...
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Add to cartIf unused mortar stiffens due to hydration of cement, what must you do? CORRECT ANSWER Discard the mortar 
 
What minimum time must you wait before caulking or grouting new tiles? CORRECT ANSWER 24-48 Hours 
 
How long should you wait before installing tile on a shower pan? CORRECT ANSWER 24 Hours 
...
Attachments to structural members CORRECT ANSWER The edges of lugs brackets, rivets and bolt heads attached to structural members shall be permitted to extend to within 1 inch of the surface of the fire protection 
 
Parapet construction CORRECT ANSWER The height of the parapet shall not be less tha...
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Add to cartAttachments to structural members CORRECT ANSWER The edges of lugs brackets, rivets and bolt heads attached to structural members shall be permitted to extend to within 1 inch of the surface of the fire protection 
 
Parapet construction CORRECT ANSWER The height of the parapet shall not be less tha...
A concrete masonry foundation wall extends below grade and will require large coating using Portland cement mortar. What is the minimum allowable thickness? CORRECT ANSWER 3/8 inch 
 
How long will it take to excavate a trench that is 8 foot deep by 4 feet wide by 100 feet long? The hourly productio...
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Add to cartA concrete masonry foundation wall extends below grade and will require large coating using Portland cement mortar. What is the minimum allowable thickness? CORRECT ANSWER 3/8 inch 
 
How long will it take to excavate a trench that is 8 foot deep by 4 feet wide by 100 feet long? The hourly productio...
does certain construction on commercial agricultural property 
 
The contractor surety Bond necessary for most contractors to obtain their license is in the amount of CORRECT ANSWER $15,000 
 
When licensed as a Sole Proprietor the license belongs to CORRECT ANSWER the Company 
 
Which is true of an...
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The contractor surety Bond necessary for most contractors to obtain their license is in the amount of CORRECT ANSWER $15,000 
 
When licensed as a Sole Proprietor the license belongs to CORRECT ANSWER the Company 
 
Which is true of an...
Shear wall CORRECT ANSWER A wall designed to resist lateral forces parallel to the plane Of a 
wall. 
 
The private garage shall be separated from the dwelling unit and 
its attic area by means of a minimum ____ inch gypsum. CORRECT ANSWER 1/2" 
 
Become familiar with all types Of construction I-V....
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Add to cartShear wall CORRECT ANSWER A wall designed to resist lateral forces parallel to the plane Of a 
wall. 
 
The private garage shall be separated from the dwelling unit and 
its attic area by means of a minimum ____ inch gypsum. CORRECT ANSWER 1/2" 
 
Become familiar with all types Of construction I-V....
A contractor does not notify a change of address and so does not receive a timely Notice of Renewal. Who is responsible for when the contractor does not renew his license on time? CORRECT ANSWER The Licensee Contractor 
 
A Designated Employee should be? CORRECT ANSWER At least 18, Full Time, Passed...
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Add to cartA contractor does not notify a change of address and so does not receive a timely Notice of Renewal. Who is responsible for when the contractor does not renew his license on time? CORRECT ANSWER The Licensee Contractor 
 
A Designated Employee should be? CORRECT ANSWER At least 18, Full Time, Passed...
VA Contractors: Virginia (Class A or B) questions with correct answers
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A lump sum contract on a project has a total contract price of $160,000. Retainage has been held back at 10%. The contractor has received progress payments for 75% of the project. The contractor submits a request for final payment for the new completed project. The final payment amount should be for...
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Add to cartA lump sum contract on a project has a total contract price of $160,000. Retainage has been held back at 10%. The contractor has received progress payments for 75% of the project. The contractor submits a request for final payment for the new completed project. The final payment amount should be for...
Which of the following estimating methods is typically used by the architect rather than the contractor? CORRECT ANSWER Conceptual estimate 
 
An agreement that calls for a contractor to be paid actual costs for labor and materials plus a fixed fee for the contractor's overhead and profit is called...
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Add to cartWhich of the following estimating methods is typically used by the architect rather than the contractor? CORRECT ANSWER Conceptual estimate 
 
An agreement that calls for a contractor to be paid actual costs for labor and materials plus a fixed fee for the contractor's overhead and profit is called...
3 elements of a business plan CORRECT ANSWER -cover page 
-executive summary 
-company summary 
-products and services 
-market analysis 
-marketing strategy 
-financial plan 
 
advantages of sole proprietorship CORRECT ANSWER -minimal legal restrictions 
-simple ownership form 
-low start up costs ...
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Add to cart3 elements of a business plan CORRECT ANSWER -cover page 
-executive summary 
-company summary 
-products and services 
-market analysis 
-marketing strategy 
-financial plan 
 
advantages of sole proprietorship CORRECT ANSWER -minimal legal restrictions 
-simple ownership form 
-low start up costs ...
What is the major Purpose of Licensing? CORRECT ANSWER A major purpose of licensing is to protect the Health, safety, and welfare of the public. 
-Licensing also defines the scope of occupational practice legally reserved for license holders. 
 
What does Licensing establish? CORRECT ANSWER Licensi...
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Add to cartWhat is the major Purpose of Licensing? CORRECT ANSWER A major purpose of licensing is to protect the Health, safety, and welfare of the public. 
-Licensing also defines the scope of occupational practice legally reserved for license holders. 
 
What does Licensing establish? CORRECT ANSWER Licensi...
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the _____ load of a building. 
 
A. Dead 
B. Live 
C. Wind 
D. Heavy CORRECT ANSWER A. Dead 
 
R301.4 Dead load. 
 
What distance is required between masonry veneer and sheathing? 
 
A. .5 inch 
B. 1 inch 
C. 1.5 inch 
D. 2 inch CORRECT ANSWER B. 1 inch 
 
FIGURE R703.8 
 
What is the maximum ...
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Add to cartthe _____ load of a building. 
 
A. Dead 
B. Live 
C. Wind 
D. Heavy CORRECT ANSWER A. Dead 
 
R301.4 Dead load. 
 
What distance is required between masonry veneer and sheathing? 
 
A. .5 inch 
B. 1 inch 
C. 1.5 inch 
D. 2 inch CORRECT ANSWER B. 1 inch 
 
FIGURE R703.8 
 
What is the maximum ...
independent contractor CORRECT ANSWER The types of agency relationship that are recognized under Virginia agency law include all of the following EXCEPT 
a. standard agent. 
b. limited service agent. 
c. independent contractor. 
d. designated agent. 
 
in none of these CORRECT ANSWER A triple murder...
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Add to cartindependent contractor CORRECT ANSWER The types of agency relationship that are recognized under Virginia agency law include all of the following EXCEPT 
a. standard agent. 
b. limited service agent. 
c. independent contractor. 
d. designated agent. 
 
in none of these CORRECT ANSWER A triple murder...
An employee earns $12.50 per hour. What is the gross pay of this non-exempt employee who works 45 hours during a holiday week, and receives 8 hours additional pay for the holiday? 
 
A.$562.50 
 
B.$662.50 
 
C.$693.75 
 
D.$743.75 CORRECT ANSWER C.$693.75 
 
Which of the following statements about ...
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Add to cartAn employee earns $12.50 per hour. What is the gross pay of this non-exempt employee who works 45 hours during a holiday week, and receives 8 hours additional pay for the holiday? 
 
A.$562.50 
 
B.$662.50 
 
C.$693.75 
 
D.$743.75 CORRECT ANSWER C.$693.75 
 
Which of the following statements about ...
Who must be licensed as a contractor? CORRECT ANSWER Anyone who constructs or alters on any job that costs 500 dollars or more. 
 
How old do your have to be to get a contractors license. CORRECT ANSWER 18 
 
What are the types of licenses issued. CORRECT ANSWER Individual, partnership, or corporati...
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Add to cartWho must be licensed as a contractor? CORRECT ANSWER Anyone who constructs or alters on any job that costs 500 dollars or more. 
 
How old do your have to be to get a contractors license. CORRECT ANSWER 18 
 
What are the types of licenses issued. CORRECT ANSWER Individual, partnership, or corporati...
A ladder should extend a minimum of ___ above the top of a trench or excavation. 
 
A. 1 feet 
B. 2 feet 
C. 3 feet 
D. 4 feet CORRECT ANSWER C. 3 feet 
 
Accordring to OSHA, shoring lumber shall be ___. 
 
A. #1 treated 
B. #2 treated 
C. select structural 
D. #3 common CORRECT ANSWER C. select str...
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Add to cartA ladder should extend a minimum of ___ above the top of a trench or excavation. 
 
A. 1 feet 
B. 2 feet 
C. 3 feet 
D. 4 feet CORRECT ANSWER C. 3 feet 
 
Accordring to OSHA, shoring lumber shall be ___. 
 
A. #1 treated 
B. #2 treated 
C. select structural 
D. #3 common CORRECT ANSWER C. select str...
Who must be licensed as a contractor? CORRECT ANSWER All who construct or alter any residential or commercial work that cost more than $500 (labor+material) 
 
How old do you have to be to obtain a contractor license? CORRECT ANSWER 18 years old 
 
How many years of experience are required to obtain...
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Add to cartWho must be licensed as a contractor? CORRECT ANSWER All who construct or alter any residential or commercial work that cost more than $500 (labor+material) 
 
How old do you have to be to obtain a contractor license? CORRECT ANSWER 18 years old 
 
How many years of experience are required to obtain...
inspection dept performs the following inspections: CORRECT ANSWER 1. footing 
2. under slab 
3. foundation/ wood framing 
4. rough-in 
5. building framing 
6. insulation 
7. fire protection 
8. final 
 
exceptions to design professional seal requirement CORRECT ANSWER 1. family residence up to 8 a...
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Add to cartinspection dept performs the following inspections: CORRECT ANSWER 1. footing 
2. under slab 
3. foundation/ wood framing 
4. rough-in 
5. building framing 
6. insulation 
7. fire protection 
8. final 
 
exceptions to design professional seal requirement CORRECT ANSWER 1. family residence up to 8 a...
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