Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 4 Exam Practice

Salesperson Roberts is showing a home to a potential buyer. In the basement, he notices a two-pipe heating system that operates using gravity. The seller mentions that the system runs quietly and provides steady heat. What type of heating system is this likely to be?

1. Electric

2. Hot Water

3. Radiant

4. Steam

5. Warm Air

6. Zone Heating

The correct answer is: Hot Water

This heating system is most likely to be a hot water system. This is because it operates using gravity, which is a key characteristic of hot water systems. The fact that it runs quietly and provides steady heat also supports this, as hot water systems are known for their quiet operation and consistent heat distribution. The other options are incorrect because electric systems do not typically use gravity, radiant systems do not use water, steam systems are known for their loud operation, warm air systems do not use water, and zone heating is a technique for controlling the distribution of heat in a home, rather than a specific type of heating system.