Literal question
B13. Are the following items available for use by members of this household?
(Do not ask this question if this answer to question A1 is code 10-20.)
Mark X in the relevant boxes.
Motorcar
[] 1 unit
[] 2 units
[] 3 units or more
Motorcycle/scooter
[] 1 unit
[] 2 units or more
Bicycle
[] Bicycle
Others
[] Air-conditioner
[] Refrigerator
[] Washing machine
[] Telephone
[] Television
[] Video
[] Radio/hi-fi
[] Boat with engine (Sabah and Sarawak only)
[] None of the items mentioned above.
Interviewer instructions
Question B13
[The form for B13 is not presented here.]
Purpose
The purpose of this question is to obtain information relating to items/appliances accessible to members of each household.
Definition
The household is considered as having the items even if it is rented, bought on hire purchase provided by employer for use by the household members.
Please take note of the following:
(iii) Motor boat
This is included if the boat is used for personal transportation. This category is applicable only Sabah (including the Federal Territory of Labuan) and Sarawak.
If an item is permanently out of order and cannot be used, it should not be included. However, if an item is only temporarily out of order and can be repaired, it must be included.
How to ask the question
Ask the question as given below:
"Are the following items available for use to the member of this household?"
You must read out each category as listed.
For the category "motorcar" and "motorcycle/scooter", ask for the number of units.
How to record the answer
Mark "X" in the respective boxes in accordance with the answers given for the items named.
You are allowed to mark more than one answer, except for the categories "motorcar" and "motorcycle/scooter". When a respondent answers "Yes" to one or more of the above items, mark "X" in the appropriate box.
The box "None of the items mentioned above" can only be marked if all the items/appliances listed are not accessible to the household.
