Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 3 Exam Practice

Which of the following would NOT be included in measuring the total living area of a residential home?

1. a fully renovated main level kitchen

2. an attic converted to a bedroom

3. an enclosed porch converted to a sunroom

4. a finished basement with a bedroom

5. an exercise room on the second level

6. a playroom over an attached garage

The correct answer is: a finished basement with a bedroom

In measuring the total living area of a residential home, finished spaces that are suitable for year-round use are typically included. A fully renovated main level kitchen, an attic converted to a bedroom, an enclosed porch converted to a sunroom, an exercise room on the second level, and a playroom over an attached garage all provide finished living spaces that can be used consistently throughout the year. However, a basement bedroom would not be included in the total living area measurement because basements are not typically counted as part of the total living area due to potential issues like lower ceilings, limited natural light, and egress concerns for bedrooms. Therefore, option D is the correct answer as it is the one that would not be included in measuring the total living area of a residential home.