Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 4 Exam Practice

Which is correct regarding factory-built homes?

1. A modular home is built in sections at a plant and assembled on site.

2. A manufactured home is built on site using traditional stick-by-stick methods.

3. Manufactured and modular homes are always built to the same standards.

4. Off-site assembly of homes is now the primary construction technique in Ontario.

The correct answer is: A modular home is built in sections at a plant and assembled on site.

A modular home is indeed built in sections at a manufacturing plant and then transported to the site for assembly. This process allows modular homes to be constructed with precision in a controlled environment, often resulting in better quality and reduced construction time compared to traditional on-site building methods. The sections are then assembled on a foundation, completing the home while adhering to local building codes. The other options present misconceptions about factory-built homes. For instance, a manufactured home is typically built entirely in a factory and transported to the site, rather than constructed using traditional methods. Furthermore, while both manufactured and modular homes have specific standards they follow, they are not always built to the same standards; modular homes often must comply with more stringent local building codes. Lastly, while off-site assembly is a popular construction method, it does not necessarily mean it is the primary technique in Ontario, as traditional construction still plays a significant role in the housing market.