Housing & Interior Design is one of 8 topics in the Grade 10 Consumer Studies CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. In full title housing, what does the owner have?
Full, individual ownership of both the house and the land it stands on
Only ownership of the house, never the land
Only shared ownership of common areas with no individual ownership
No legal ownership rights at all
Answer: Full, individual ownership of both the house and the land it stands on — Full title housing gives the owner full, individual ownership of both the house structure and the land on which it stands.
Easy
2. In sectional title housing, common in complexes, what does an owner typically share with other owners?
Ownership of common areas, such as gardens or driveways
Ownership of every individual unit in the complex
No ownership of anything is shared in sectional title
The right to occupy any unit at random
Answer: Ownership of common areas, such as gardens or driveways — In sectional title housing, an owner has individual ownership of their own unit but shares ownership of common areas like gardens or driveways with other owners.
Medium
3. Name the housing factor concerning a specific site's orientation to wind, sun and scenery, which affects comfort and energy use.
Answer: location — Location, including a site's orientation to wind, sun and scenery, is a critical factor in housing decisions, affecting comfort and energy use.
