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PART A

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2009/ENVSOO
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2009/ENVSOO

(60 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

FINAL EXAMINATION

COURSE

HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT

COURSE CODE

ENV500

EXAMINATION

OCTOBER 2009

TIME

3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1.

This question paper consists of two (2) parts :

PART A (5 Questions)
PART B (3 Questions)

2.

Answer ALL questions in the Answer Booklet. Start each answer on a new page

3.

Do not bring any material into the examination room unless permission is given by the
invigilator.

4.

Please check to make sure that this examination pack consists of:
i) the Question Paper
ii) an Answer Booklet- provided by the Faculty

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO

This examination paper consists of 4 printed
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QUESTION 1
a) One of the steps for healthier habits at home is to keep the house well maintained.
Explain this statement.
(5 marks)
b) The fifth element in the National Urbanization Policy 2006 - 2020 is to create a
conducive urban tiving environment with a distinct identity. Explain this statement.
(5 marks)
QUESTION 2
a) Explain briefly the purpose and rationale of housing loan scheme introduced by the
government of Malaysia.
(5 marks)
(4 marks)
b) Explain briefly TWO types of water pollutants sources.

c) Describe the roles of local government in relation to the urban planning.

(5 marks)

QUESTION 3
a) Explain briefly the strategies in conserving cultural heritage in urban area.

(4 marks)

b)

State THREE elements that should be considered

neighborhood environment.

in the site selection of the

(3 marks)

c)

One of the strategies in protecting and enhancing the urban environment is protecting
environmentally sensitive areas. Describe this statement.
(5 marks)

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PART
B (60 marks)
a) List
Answer
ALLstrategies
questions.to integrate transport and spatial development to ensure the urban

population have convenient access to the services and facilities they need.

b)

c)

(4 marks)

Explain briefly the roles and responsibilities of the Ministry of Housing and Local
Government in relation to housing development.
(5 marks)
(5 marks)
State FIVE major effects of the housing development to the environment.

QUESTION 5
a) Explain the types of housing subsidies.

(8 marks)

b)

(2 marks)

State TWO regulations related to housing management.

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PART B
Answer

HS/OCT 2009/ENVSOO

(60 marks)

ALL questions.

QUESTION

a) Describe with appropriate examples the best methods to dispose household hazardous

waste.
(10 marks)
b) Explain the delivery system of low cost housing in Malaysia.

QUESTION

(10 marks)

a) Explain the roles and responsibilities of the local government in term of urban planning
and infrastructure planning.
(10 marks)
b) Illustrate the process or stages of evacuation.
(10 marks)

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QUESTION

a)

The Draft of Kuala Lumpur City Plan 2020 emphasizes on the provision of adequate,
safe, healthy and comfortable housing. Describe FOUR strategies set by City Hall to
meet the needs for housing of the population.
(10 marks)

b)

Good air quality is vital for the health and well being of the urban community. With
appropriate examples, explain how to improve the air quality in neighborhood area.
(10 marks)

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