Literal question
9. How many separate rooms do the members of your household occupy?
(Do not count bathrooms, toilets, storerooms, or garage)
Number of rooms ____
Interviewer instructions
Question 6-8 deal with physical characteristics of the dwelling that are observable easily without posing the questions to the respondent. However, the interviewer is always encouraged to check from the respondent if in doubt or not sure.
Question 9 is about the number of living rooms that the household?s members used for living. These exclude bath-rooms, toilets, store-rooms or garage. Interviewer should record the number of rooms in the space provided.