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General overall test on Section A of Volume 1 of the National Construction Code (Australia). [Taken from 2012 edition of the NCC]

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NCC Vol 1 – Section A QUIZ #1: General

Question 1 of 13

1

How many climate zones are there in Table A1.1 - Climate Zones for Thermal Design?

Select one of the following:

  • 12

  • 8

  • 9

  • 14

Explanation

Question 2 of 13

1

What type of climate would be classified as climate zone 8?

Select one of the following:

  • Temperate

  • Tropical

  • Cool Temperate

  • Alpine

Explanation

Question 3 of 13

1

How many classes of buildings are defined in the NCC?

Select one of the following:

  • 11

  • 8

  • 6

  • 10

Explanation

Question 4 of 13

1

Which of the following building classifications are dealt with in Volume 1 of the NCC?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Class 1

  • Class 2

  • Class 11

  • Class 4

  • Class 5

  • Class 6

  • Class 7

  • Class 8

  • Class 9

  • Class 10

Explanation

Question 5 of 13

1

What type of building is a Class 6 building?

Select one of the following:

  • Office

  • Residential

  • Shop/retail

  • A public building

Explanation

Question 6 of 13

1

What type of building is a class 9c building?

Select one of the following:

  • An aged care building

  • A public swimming pool

  • A gymnasium

  • There is no class 9c

Explanation

Question 7 of 13

1

A plant room, machinery room, lift motor room, boiler room or the like must be classified separately to the part of the building it is situated.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 8 of 13

1

A building can have more than one classification.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 9 of 13

1

If, after alterations or any other building work, two or more buildings cease to be connected through openings in the dividing walls, each of those buildings not now connected must comply with all the requirements for a single building.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 10 of 13

1

What is AS an abbreviation for?

Select one of the following:

  • Australian Standard

  • Architectural Standard

  • Architectural Script

  • Australian Script

Explanation

Question 11 of 13

1

Which of the following criteria do fire-resisting levels (FRLs) grade?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Structural adequacy

  • Integrity

  • Insulation

  • Cladding

Explanation

Question 12 of 13

1

Given the following FRL, 120/120/120; what criteria does the second '120' stand for?

Select one of the following:

  • Structural adequacy

  • Integrity

  • Insulation

  • Cladding

Explanation

Question 13 of 13

1

Given the following FRL, 90/90/90; what does each 90 mean?

Select one of the following:

  • 90 minutes

  • 90 hours

  • 90 newtons

  • 90%

Explanation