Idaho Manufactured Home Installer License Examination
200 Practice Questions for the Idaho Manufactured Home
Installer License Exam
Section 1: HUD Code and Installation Regulations
1. What is the primary purpose of the HUD Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards
outlined in 24 CFR Part 3280?
A) To regulate local building codes exclusively
B) To establish minimum federal standards for manufactured home safety and construction
C) To oversee the sale of manufactured homes within states
D) To set zoning restrictions for manufactured home communities
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: 24 CFR Part 3280 establishes the federal standards that ensure manufactured homes are
constructed safely and meet minimum requirements, superseding local regulations when applicable.
2. Under the HUD Code, which part specifically addresses the requirements for the installation of
manufactured homes?
A) 24 CFR Part 3282
B) 24 CFR Part 3283
C) 24 CFR Part 3286
D) 24 CFR Part 3280
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Part 3283 focuses on installation standards, including site preparation, foundation, and
support systems, ensuring proper setup of manufactured homes.
,3. How does federal regulation regarding manufactured housing standards relate to local ordinances?
A) Local regulations take precedence over federal standards
B) Federal standards are optional guidelines for local jurisdictions
C) Federal standards preempt and supersede conflicting local regulations
D) Local regulations and federal standards are independent and do not interact
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Federal standards under the HUD Code preempt conflicting local building codes, ensuring
uniform safety and construction standards nationwide.
4. Which Idaho statute primarily governs the installation of mobile and manufactured homes?
A) Idaho Code Title 44, Chapter 22
B) Idaho Administrative Rules 210-300
C) Idaho Building Safety Act, Chapter 10
D) Idaho Mobile Home Act, Chapter 5
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Idaho Code Title 44, Chapter 22, contains the Idaho Manufactured Home Installation
Standard, which governs installation requirements and permitting.
5. Who is required to apply for an installation permit and/or tag for manufactured homes in Idaho?
A) Only the homeowner
B) Only an Idaho-licensed manufactured home installer
C) Either the Idaho-licensed manufactured home installer or the homeowner
D) The manufactured home dealer only
,Correct Answer: C
Explanation: In accordance with Section 44-2202, either the Idaho licensed manufactured home installer
or the homeowner can apply for the installation permit and/or installation tag.
6. What is the function of a data plate on a manufactured home?
A) It displays the paint color code
B) It provides operating instructions for appliances
C) It contains the manufacturer’s installation instructions, structural design loads, and other pertinent
data
D) It serves as a warranty registration card
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The data plate, permanently affixed near the main electrical panel, includes information
such as the manufacturer, model, serial number, design loads, and required anchoring and foundation
details.
7. According to Idaho Code Section 44-2101A, who is defined as an "installer"?
A) Any person who transports a manufactured home
B) A person who owns a business that installs a manufactured home or mobile home at the site where it
is to be used for occupancy
C) The manufactured home manufacturer
D) Any person who sells a manufactured home
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Idaho Code Section 44-2101A (4) defines an "installer" as a person who owns a business
that installs a manufactured home or mobile home at the site where it is to be used for occupancy.
, 8. What is the minimum bond requirement for obtaining a Manufactured Home Installer license in
Idaho?
A) $1,000
B) $5,000
C) $10,000
D) $25,000
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Applicants must post a bond of $5,000 with the Idaho Division of Building Safety as part of
the licensure requirements.
9. New manufactured homes must be installed in accordance with which instructions?
A) Local building department instructions
B) The manufacturer’s approved installation instructions, as required by Idaho Code
C) The homeowner’s written instructions
D) Dealer-provided generic instructions
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Idaho Code Section 44-2201 requires that all new manufactured homes be installed in
accordance with the manufacturer’s approved installation instructions.
10. In Idaho, used mobile and manufactured homes shall be installed in accordance with what standard?
A) The HUD Code only
B) The Idaho manufactured home installation standard as provided by rule
C) The original manufacturer’s instructions only
D) No standard; used homes are exempt
Correct Answer: B
200 Practice Questions for the Idaho Manufactured Home
Installer License Exam
Section 1: HUD Code and Installation Regulations
1. What is the primary purpose of the HUD Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards
outlined in 24 CFR Part 3280?
A) To regulate local building codes exclusively
B) To establish minimum federal standards for manufactured home safety and construction
C) To oversee the sale of manufactured homes within states
D) To set zoning restrictions for manufactured home communities
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: 24 CFR Part 3280 establishes the federal standards that ensure manufactured homes are
constructed safely and meet minimum requirements, superseding local regulations when applicable.
2. Under the HUD Code, which part specifically addresses the requirements for the installation of
manufactured homes?
A) 24 CFR Part 3282
B) 24 CFR Part 3283
C) 24 CFR Part 3286
D) 24 CFR Part 3280
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Part 3283 focuses on installation standards, including site preparation, foundation, and
support systems, ensuring proper setup of manufactured homes.
,3. How does federal regulation regarding manufactured housing standards relate to local ordinances?
A) Local regulations take precedence over federal standards
B) Federal standards are optional guidelines for local jurisdictions
C) Federal standards preempt and supersede conflicting local regulations
D) Local regulations and federal standards are independent and do not interact
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Federal standards under the HUD Code preempt conflicting local building codes, ensuring
uniform safety and construction standards nationwide.
4. Which Idaho statute primarily governs the installation of mobile and manufactured homes?
A) Idaho Code Title 44, Chapter 22
B) Idaho Administrative Rules 210-300
C) Idaho Building Safety Act, Chapter 10
D) Idaho Mobile Home Act, Chapter 5
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Idaho Code Title 44, Chapter 22, contains the Idaho Manufactured Home Installation
Standard, which governs installation requirements and permitting.
5. Who is required to apply for an installation permit and/or tag for manufactured homes in Idaho?
A) Only the homeowner
B) Only an Idaho-licensed manufactured home installer
C) Either the Idaho-licensed manufactured home installer or the homeowner
D) The manufactured home dealer only
,Correct Answer: C
Explanation: In accordance with Section 44-2202, either the Idaho licensed manufactured home installer
or the homeowner can apply for the installation permit and/or installation tag.
6. What is the function of a data plate on a manufactured home?
A) It displays the paint color code
B) It provides operating instructions for appliances
C) It contains the manufacturer’s installation instructions, structural design loads, and other pertinent
data
D) It serves as a warranty registration card
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The data plate, permanently affixed near the main electrical panel, includes information
such as the manufacturer, model, serial number, design loads, and required anchoring and foundation
details.
7. According to Idaho Code Section 44-2101A, who is defined as an "installer"?
A) Any person who transports a manufactured home
B) A person who owns a business that installs a manufactured home or mobile home at the site where it
is to be used for occupancy
C) The manufactured home manufacturer
D) Any person who sells a manufactured home
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Idaho Code Section 44-2101A (4) defines an "installer" as a person who owns a business
that installs a manufactured home or mobile home at the site where it is to be used for occupancy.
, 8. What is the minimum bond requirement for obtaining a Manufactured Home Installer license in
Idaho?
A) $1,000
B) $5,000
C) $10,000
D) $25,000
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Applicants must post a bond of $5,000 with the Idaho Division of Building Safety as part of
the licensure requirements.
9. New manufactured homes must be installed in accordance with which instructions?
A) Local building department instructions
B) The manufacturer’s approved installation instructions, as required by Idaho Code
C) The homeowner’s written instructions
D) Dealer-provided generic instructions
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Idaho Code Section 44-2201 requires that all new manufactured homes be installed in
accordance with the manufacturer’s approved installation instructions.
10. In Idaho, used mobile and manufactured homes shall be installed in accordance with what standard?
A) The HUD Code only
B) The Idaho manufactured home installation standard as provided by rule
C) The original manufacturer’s instructions only
D) No standard; used homes are exempt
Correct Answer: B
