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1A joisted floor has one tremendous advantage over the truss floor system: Each joist acts as a _____________.
- AWeb
- BPost
- CColumn
- DFire Stop
2A party wall is _______ than two separate walls.
- AThinner
- BThicker
- CMore Solid
- DWider
3A space within a beam where there is neither tension nor compression is known as the?
- AVertical plane
- BHorizontal plane
- CIntersected plane
- DNeutral plane
4A type of collapse that leaves a single triangular void space is?
- ALean-to-floor collapse
- BV-shaped floor collapse
- CCantilever floor collapse
- DFrame floor collapse
5A(n) _______ code applies to all structures and conditions within them, including existing hazards that were created even before the adoption of the code.
- ABuilding
- BMechanical
- CFire
- DElectrical
6All loads of a heavy timber building must be delivered to the ______?
- AGround
- BBearing walls
- CMain supports
- DWooden columns
7All of the following are major areas of concern in ordinary construction buildings except
- AThe non-bearing wood walls as a barrier to fire extension
- BThe structural stability of the masonry walls
- CVoid Spaces
- DThe stability of the interior beam systems
8At about ______ degrees F, steel will begin to elongate.
- A600
- B800
- C1000
- D1300
9Building codes regulate the size and height of structures, based on the construction classification and the __________.
- AOccupancy type
- BConstruction type
- CBuilding materials
- DManufacturer recommendations
10Cold-drawn steel will fail at what temperature?
- A400 degrees F
- B600 degrees F
- C800 degrees F
- D1000 degrees F
11Concrete is a mixture of portland cement, water, and ______.
- AAggregates
- BCement
- CAdmixtures
- DComposites
12Concrete is inherently?
- AWeak in compression
- BStrong in tension
- CCombustible
- DNon-Combustible
13Concrete is tested in _______ because it virtually has no tensile strength.
- ATension
- BTorsion
- CCompression
- DPressure
14Draft stopping consists of plywood, sheet metal, or other approved material and is installed to protect against ________ fire spread.
- AHorizontal
- BVertical
- CForced
- DOpposite
15Fire fighters are reduced to just reacting to a fire rather than being prepared for its many potential hazards if they do not do what?
- AConduct fire inspections
- BConduct fire prevention programs
- CConduct safety surveys
- DConduct pre-fire plans
16Fire stops typically limit the _______ movement of fire through small, concealed passages.
- AHorizontal
- BVertical
- CForced
- DOpposite
17Heavy timber construction is a descendent of true ______ construction.
- ARefined
- BWood
- CMill
- DInnovative
18In the typical downtown ordinary construction building, the side walls are the ________ walls, whereas the front and back walls are ________.
- ABearing, non-bearing
- BAll are bearing
- CNon-bearing, bearing
- DAll are nonbearing
19In which type of non-combustibel building is the entire structure engineered to act as one unit with the walls and roof structure relying on each other for stability?
- AMasonry wall with steel bar joist
- BRigid frame
- CConcrete tilt-up
- DReinforced masonry
20It is essential that you have a working knowledge of how buildings are designed, constructed, ________, altered and fall into disrepair.
- ARenovated
- BBrought up to code
- CRestored
- DReestablished
21Masonry walls are no designed to resist?
- AConcentrated loads
- Bincreased live loads
- CLateral impact loads
- DDead loads
22 Masonry walls in ordinary construction may consist of all of the following except
- AConcrete block
- BTerra Cotta tile
- CWood studs
- DPrecast concrete
23One of the major problems with the modification procedures in heavy timber construction is that?
- AIt may create void spaces
- BIt creates unsprinklered areas
- CSteel trusses or girders may be used instead of heavy timbers
- DAny of the above
24Reinfored concrete is a _________ material
- AAdmixture
- BAggregate
- CCured
- DComposite
25Steel cable will have complete failure at _______ degrees F.
- A800
- B600
- C1000
- D1200
26Steel heated to _________ degrees F elongates 9 inches per 100 feet of length.
- A1000
- B1500
- C2000
- D2500
27Steel provides the _______ strength that concrete lacks.
- ATensile
- BTorsion
- CCompressive
- DAll of the above
28The bottom chord of a truss is said to be in _______ while the top chord is under ______.
- ACompression, tension
- BTension, compression
- CTorsion, compression
- DTension, Torsion
29The destruction of the World Trade Center is best described as an example of?
- AGlobal collapse
- BPartial collapse
- CSecondary collapse
- DV-shaped floor collapse
30The stone arch works because all members of the arch are under_______, and little or no tensile load is placed on a material that is weak in tensile strength.
- AStrain
- BTorsion
- CCompression
- DTension
31There are many ways to stabilize a wall in ordinary construction buildings, which of the following is one of these?
- AButtresses or mass of masonry outside the wall
- BPilastrers or colus built inside the wall
- CWall columns built within the wall
- DAny of the above
32Spraying water on heated steel is dangerous as it can cause the steel to shatter and fall.
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
33What are two methods used fro pre-stressing?
- APre-compression, post compression
- BPre-tensioning, post-tensioning
- CPre-releasing, post releasing
- DPre-stressing, Post-stressing
34What construction method describes a building where all of the concrete is properly bonded together and acts as one?
- AMonolithic construction
- BComposite construction
- CPrecast construction
- DFire-resistive construction
35What is known as the eternal enemy of every building?
- AGravity
- BFire
- CDead Loads
- DShock Loads
36What is the major difference between noncombustible construction and fire resistive construction?
- AThe level of fire resistance
- Bthe lack of fire suppression
- CThe number of floors
- DThe materials used for construction
37When a brick is laid so that the long side is visible, it is referred to as?
- AStretcher course
- BHeader course
- CBond course
- DVeneer course
38When a column is offset, the girder on which it rests becomes a __________ beam.
- ATransfer
- BSuspended
- CSimple
- DNeedle
39When exposed to fire, plywood will begin to ________.
- Adelaminate
- Bcorrode
- Cflake
- Dchip
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When exposed to heat, steel does all of the following except:- AHardens
- BElongates
- CConducts heat
- DUltimately fails
41Which item would lessen the code requirements for a given building?
- ASprinkler system
- BStandpipe system
- CFire alarm system
- Dnone of the above
42Which type of non-combustible buildings are a cousin to the arch in that they transmit the load as one structure from the roof to the ground?
- ARigid Frame
- BMasonry wall with steel bar joists
- CConcrete tilt up
- DReinforced masonry
43What type of wall is of a non-load-bearing nature and can carry no other weight than its own?
- ACurtain Wall
- BWall-bearing
- CWooden walled
- DPaneled Wall
44Why does post-tensioned concrete pose a greater collapse hazard when involved in a construction fire than conventional reinforced concrete?
- ANo bond between the tendons and the concrete
- BLess compressive strength
- CLower weight to mass ratio
- DAll of the above
45Why would it be beneficial to separate pre-fire planning and the inspection function?
- ABecause inspection are essentially a policing function
- BBecause of time constraints
- CBecause of inadequate personnel
- DBecause of training limitations
46___________ are concrete pads, usually heavily reinforced, that transfer the loads of piers or columns to the ground.
- AFootings
- BCaissons
- CCorrugations
- DFoundations
47__________ are false spaces above built-in cabinets, usually in a kitchen or in the undersides of stairways and projecting eaves.
- Asoffits
- Btrimmers
- Cbattens
- Dsplines
48[blank_start]Zoning regulations[blank_end] spell out what types of buildings can be built in specific locations in a city and what they can be used for.
- AZoning regulations
- BBuilding codes
- CFire codes
- DConstruction safety regulations
49Fire codes are usually the result of lessons learned from the past. Which one of these was the location of the deadliest nightclub fire in history?
- ACocoanut Grove - November 28, 1942
- BLondon Fire of 1666
- CTriangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire - March 25, 1911
- DThe Station Club Fire - February 20, 2003
50For maximum lifesaving coverage, the Boise Fire Department recommends installing smoke detectors in all of the folowing except
- AGarage areas
- BEach bedroom
- CEvery level of your home
- DEvery living area
51If a customer calls your station coplainging that their smoke detector regularly responds to cooking smoke or shower steam, what should you do? All of the following are correct except.
- ARefer them to fire prevention
- BIf ceiling mounted, relocate the unit to a wall, if possible
- CReplace the detector with one that has a silence button feature
- DMove the detector further away to give smoke or steam a chance to dissipate before reacing the unit.
52If you only had one CO detector to give away to a family in need, where would be the best location according to NFPA 720?
- AOutside sleeping areas
- BIn the bedroom of mom and dad
- CIn the infant or child's bedroom
- DIn the garage next to the water heater and furnace
53The City of Boise adopted the 2006 version of International Fire Code through which Title of the municipal code?
- ATitle 7
- BTitle 3
- CTitle 5
- DTitle 9
54The best location for mounting a smoke detector is where?
- AMiddle of the ceiling
- BOn the wall in the corner next to the ceiling
- CNear the heating or cooling ducts
- DIn mobile home units, install smoke detectors on outside walls
55The poison emergency hotline number is?
- A1-800-222-1222
- B1-800-632-8000
- C1-800-570-6500
- D1-800-321-1492
56The radioactive element used to generate alpha particles in Ionization Smoke Detectors is called?
- AAmericium
- BCadmium
- CRadium
- DUranium
57The two main types of smoke detectors available to the public are Photoelectric Smoke detectors and Ionization Smoke Detectors?
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
58A particular hazard of the ________ stream, when used for interior firefighting, is that it can actually push the fire with the massive amounts of air that it introduces.
- AFog
- BStraight
- CSmooth
- DCombination
59When considering where to place a carbon monoxide detector, keep in mind that although carbon monoxide is roughly.
- ASame weight as air
- BLighter than air
- CHeavier than air
60An exterior exposure is a building that, if left unprotected could be ignited by all of the following types of heat except
- ATransient
- BRadiant
- CConducted
- DConvected
61Applying water directly to exposures is the ________ effective way of protecting them.
- AMost
- BLeast
- CPartially
- DSlightest
62Choose the answer that best describes the word size-up.
- AAn evaluation of what is happening
- BCritical description used for structural fire attack only
- CSpecific firefighting procedures performed by company officers to meet the strategic goals
- DMethod of extinguishment
63Important points that a firefigther should gain from initial reports from the first arriving unit are all of the above except.
- AMap page and directions
- BLocation of fire in a building and severity
- CSize and height
- DReport of trapped victims
64In order to minimize costs and maximze profits restaurants are often _________ constructed buildings
- ALightweight
- BHeavyweight
- CPlatform
- DOrdinary
65Offensive strategies can be used _____________
- AWhen an aggressive interior search can save lives
- BIf it is determined that no savable life is present
- CIf the building is unsafe due to heavy fire involvment
- DIf no items are salvage due to damage and fire
66One good tactic for suppressing a dumpster fire is to ______________
- Afill the container with water
- Blet it burn itself out
- Cfill it full of foam from a CAFs system
- DNone of the above
67Opening _________ after the initial fire attack must be done quickly to search for hidden fire.
- AFloors and ceilings
- BWindows and doors
- CDrywall and windows
- DDoors and Walls
68Protecting exposures is one of many steps for a successful fire attack.
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
69Strip malls are a modern version of the __________
- ATaxpayer
- BMega Malls
- CTavern
- DBig Box stores
70The first 50 feet of hoseline being stretched into the structure on fire is referred to as the _________.
- AWorking Line
- BKill length
- CFirst Stretch
- DDead load
71The most proven stream (and safest for firefighters) for interior fire attack is a ___________ stream
- AStraight or solid
- BFog or combination
- CSolid or fog
- DSolid or stiff
72The nozzle operator is responsible for _______________
- Ableeding air at the door
- Bbacking up the officer
- Chooking the hydrant
- Dbacking up the officer in a stairwell
73The standard search-and-rescue plan uses the ________-team approach
- Atwo
- Bone
- Cthree
- Dfour
74Vetical ventilation is the act of opening a hole in the ________ to allow the products of combustion, smoke, and heat to leave the building.
- ARoof
- BWindow
- CSliding door
- DWall
75What is the best way to prevent "water hammer"?
- AOpen and close nozzles slowly
- BUse spanner wrenches to tighten couplings
- CThere is no best way
- DUse lower hose pressure
76What problems could occur in the event of a "water hammer"?
- ADamage to the hoseline and pumper
- BPressures decreases on the attack crew's hoseline
- CIf a firefighter get hit direct with this, they could be severly injured
- DThe pump on the pumper may cavitate
77Why must the nozzle team remain low upon initial entry into the door of the fire building?
- ATo allow smoke and heat to vent over their heads
- BThere is no need to remain low upon entry
- CSo the door firefighter can see the door they are opening.
- DNone of the above
78A _________ is the development and implementation of a plan, incorporating specific goals, to bring a fire under control.
- AStrategy
- BTactic
- CGoal
- DCoordinated attack
79When using common terminology for structures, divisions A, B, C and D depict different sides of a building. With side A usually being the side of the building with the main entrance that faces the street, which way is side B?
- AClockwise from side A
- BCounterclockwise from side A
- CRight of side A
- DNone of the Above
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- Fire Academy Quiz on Untitled, created by Jesse Clark on 14/09/2016.
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