Building Construction

Which is a less common type of roof that you may encounter in your area? p161

A) lantern
B) sawtooth
C) hip
D) gambrel

What is the most common building material used in the United States? p134

A) masonry
B) iron
C) wood
D) metal

At what angle is the roof decking applied over the rafters on a pitched roof?

A) 45 degree
B) 60 degree
C) 30 degree
D) 90 degree

where is the most common pitched roof design? p162

A) elevated along all four walls
B) elevated in the center
C) two elevations along opposite walls
D) elevated along the perimeter

which of the following is NOT a way that the contents may contribute to collapse? p198

A) causing collapse more rapidly due to added dead weight
B) generating higher temperature and rapid combustion that will weaken the structure due to higher fuel load
C) causing the fire to progress in an erratic manner through the stages
D) increasing stress on structural members due to increased weight from water retention

what percentage of total home sales in the United States is it estimated that manufactured homes make up? p149

A) 25 percent
B) 15 percent
C) 30 percent
D) 10 percent

up to how much can pressure treating wood weaken the wood's load-carrying ability? p135

A) 50 percent
B) 10 percent
C) 25 percent
D) 32 percent

what do some firefighters refer to buildings under construction with exposed wood framing as? p194

A) piece of cake
B) vertical lumberyard
C) overdone playground
D) good training

with which type of construction is the primary concern flying glass from windows and curtain walls? p199

A) type IV
B) type III
C) type II
D) type I

what makes homes built in Canada under the Novoclimat standard more likely to fail rapidly under fire conditions? p151

A) heavy members
B) being airtight
C) large void spaces
D) lack of fire resistance

what is the minimum number of stories that protected stairs generally serve? p175

A) five
B) four
C) three
D) two

which statement about fire doors is NOT correct? p183

A) the entire assembly mut pass third-party testing
B) fire doors block the spread of fire
C) fire door labels are used to identify them in the field
D) glass used in the doors are exempt from testing

what can be encountered with a flat roof to disguise industrial equipment? p162

A) soffit
B) marquee
C) party wall
D) parapet wall

what are box beams manufactured from? p166

A) 50 percent
B) OSB
C) plywood
D) aluminum

what do some local fire codes mandate needs to remain in place during the demolition of multistory buildings? p194

A) PA system
B) elevator banks
C) Fire alarm system
D) standpipe system

what are load-bearing walls of a Type V building constructed from? p147

A) masonry
B) steel
C) Wood
D) alluminum

which type of collapse often occurs during emergency operations? p195

A) age-caused
B) explosion-caused
C) weather-caused
D) fire-caused

which of the following is NOT a component of a roof? p163

A) roof supporting structure
B) roof covering
C) roof wiring system
D) roof deck

which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about operations at an incident with a truss roof? p197

A) use outside master streams to soak smoldering trusses
B) use defensive overhaul procedures when a truss have been affected by the fire
C) report any damaged sagging roofs to command
D) move to an offensive operation when it is determined the truss is being exposed to fire

with which type of wood door are the flat face panels the full height and width of the door? p181

A) flush
B) finished
C) flat
D) filled

what type of studs have replaced wood in many commercial and residential structures? p137

A) fiberglass
B) aluminum
C) concrete
D) steel

at what approximate interval should you check the ceiling space as you advance into a building when fire is suspected of being in the overhead space? p196

A) 15 feet
B) 20 feet
C) 25 feet
D) 10 feet

what is the horizontal member between trusses that support the roof? p166

A) planks
B) purlins
C) decking
D) slabs

what type of load does a green roof impose on the roof structural system? p170

A) live load
B) shock load
C) gradual load
D) dead load

what will the traditional wood-joisted roof feel like when the wood joists have lost their strength due to fire exposure? p166

A) bulging
B) spongy
C) swaying
D) rigid

which statement about a shallow foundation is NOT correct? p158

A) the foundation extends a few feet (meters) into the earth around the perimeter of the structure
B) multiple basement levels can be created
C) it rests on footing made from concrete blocks
D) there is a crawl space between the floor and soild below

which part of pre-1960's bowstring trusses may have inadequate tensile strength to support code-prescribed roof loads? p194

A) top chord
B) connections
C) bottom chord
D) web members

under the ICC definitions of an R-4 occupancy, what is the maximum number of occupants? p156

A) 12
B) 8
C) 10
D) 16

how many load-bearing walls support a bowstring truss roof? p133

A) three
B) one
C) four
D) two

what is the typical use of fiberglass? p140

A) insulation
B) decoration
C) windows and doors
D) structural members

what is formed when a rain roof is put into place? p 172

A) void spaces
B) airlock
C) insulative layer
D) protective area

in which location can the rolling steel fire door not be used? p 184

A) means of egress
B) industrial building
C) one side of a wall opening
D) both sides of a wall opening

during what time period was fiberglass used inside heating ducts as insulation? p140

A) 1940's to 1960's
B) 1960's to 1980's
C) 1990's to current
D) 1950's to 1970's

what will Type II construction consist of? p199

A) masonry walls
B) I-beams
C) curtain walls
D) solid members

what is the first thing that should be done if firefighters suspect a building collapse is imminent? p199

A) establish and clear the collapse zone
B) assign personnel to man defensive hoselines or aerial devices
C) conduct a roll call of all personnel
D) exit while informing Command and others inside the building of the conditions

which is closer to hardwood in appearance and strength? p142

A) particle board
B) finger-jointed timber
C) medium density fiberboard
D) laminated timber

which type of building construction is characterized by the use of large-dimensioned lumber? p146

A) Type I
B) Type IV
C) Type V
D) Type III

what approximate percentage of cellulose is comprised of post-consumer recycled newspaper by weight? p141

A) 70 percent
B) 80 percent
C) 90 percent
D) 100 percent

what type of stairs have not been permitted in new construction for many decades? p175

A) closed interior
B) fire escapes
C) unprotected
D) open exterior

which of the following was the most common type of insulation prior to the 1960's and is currently becoming more popular? p141

A) cotton
B) cellulose
C) mineral wood
D) straw

which material is NOT found in the hollow-core door? p182

A) plastic
B) glass
C) wood
D) fiberboard

what can allow a fire to travel undetected in a building? p192-193

A) concealed spaces
B) compartmentalization
C) high fuel load
D) large, open spaces

which group under the NBCC standard contains business and personal services occupancies? p153

A) Group C
B) Group E
C) group D
D) Group B

to what area is the slight slope of the flat roof seen? p162

A) toward drain pipe
B) toward center
C) toward outer edge
D) toward chimney area

in which stage of the fire will unprotected steel not have been weakened to the point of collapse? p 197

A) incipient
B) decay
C) post suppression
D) growth

what are used to limit fire spread through structures in Type I buildings such as apartment buildings? p144

A) parapet wall
B) fire walls
C) awnings
D) stop walls

what regulate the type of building construction based on the intended used and structure size? p 42

A) government codes
B) building codes
C) usage codes
D) community codes

what is used to ventilate an attic space? p 169

A) skylight
B) scuttle
C) roof monitor
D) ventilation fan

what are the interior walls and columns of ordinary construction buildings completely or partially constructed of? p 145

A) wood
B) metal
C) fiberboard
D) masonry

what is needed to give concrete tensile strength? p 138

A) chemicals
B) insulation
C) composites
D) rebar