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1According to the author, what is the reason that firefighters must study building construction?
- ATo understand how the building will react in a fire situation
- BTo understand what holds the buildings together
- CBecause of the potential of collapse
- DBecause your life depends on it
2Through __________, you must learn all that you can about the buildings in which you will fight fires.
- Afire inspections
- Bfire prevention programs
- Cprefire surveys
- Dpreplanning
3Which of the following is considered critical to all fire fighters in regard to building construction?
- AUnderstanding the language
- BKnowing industry jargon
- CCommunicating with different agencies
- DAll of the above
4Which of the following would be best for a size-up report?
- ABrick building
- BSingle-story brick building
- CBuilding of ordinary construction
- DTwo-story wood structure
5Which of the following would not be considered an objective of prefire planning?
- ATo consider potential emergency situations
- BTo point out fire code violations
- CTo consider the best possible plan for emergency situations
- DTo conclude which actions to take during an emergency situation
6Which type of building would be a strong candidate for withdrawal if found with advanced fire upon arrival?
- AWood frame
- BBalloon frame
- CLightweight
- DPlank and beam
7What needs to be done before fire fighter safety and survival can be achieved?
- AStandard operating procedures need to be in place.
- BThere must be a change in the safety-conscious attitude.
- CThere must be a change in fire-ground philosophy.
- DWe must start working as a team.
8Which term should be used upon arriving at a scene and finding that fire is affecting the gravity resistance of a building?
- ABuilding fire
- BStructure fire
- CHouse fire
- DDwelling fire
9What kind of force is a twisting force?
- ATension
- BTorsion
- CCompression
- DStress
10Which type of load consists of the weight of the building itself and any equipment permanently attached or built in?
- ALive
- BConcentrated
- CDead
- DLateral
11Which type of material is used in old timber buildings that are being restored and have overloaded beams?
- AReinforced concrete
- BHeavy timbers
- CSteel joists
- DTie rods
12A cotton mattress will have a peak HRR of?
- A1.5 - 3 pounds
- B2.6 - 31 pounds
- C26 - 29 pounds
- D27 - 61 pounds
13Which of the following is considered the oldest structural member?
- ABeam
- BChord
- CWeb
- DColumn
14Which type of structural member transmits a compressive force along a straight path in the direction of the member?
- ABeam
- BChord
- CWeb
- DColumn
15Large wooden columns, which are almost always ornamental as well as structural, are _________.
- Asolid
- Bhollow
- Cload bearing
- Dunyielding
16Which type of frame is derived from the arch?
- AShell
- BSolid
- CRigid
- DStiff
17Ultimately, where are all loads delivered?
- ALoad-bearing walls
- BRoof structure
- CFloor
- DFoundation
18Which former Boston Fire Chief advocated for a "national" set of building regulations in the 1870s?
- AJohn S. Damrell
- BKevin P. MacCurtain
- CThomas K. Peeves
- DRandy M. Williams
19Which code is considered a "maintenance" code?
- ABuilding code
- BFire code
- CMechanical code
- DElectrical code
20Which of the following will melt at very ordinary fire temperatures?
- AStructural steel
- BCold-drawn steel
- CWrought iron
- DAluminum
21The shape of an object would not be a consideration in which type of load?
- ACompressive
- BTorsion
- CTensile
- DShape is not a consideration in any type of load
22Which roof structure would present the greatest hazard to firefighters conducting roof operations?
- AStick built
- BFoam core
- CMetal Deck
- DTruss
23Which of the following terms best describes a material that would be used to construct cables that are used to brace failing buildings?
- AStructural steel
- BCold-drawn steel
- CWrought iron
- DAluminum
24Which type of wall would be used as a foundation wall used in excavations and is heavily reinforced with steel?
- AVeneer wall
- BSlurry wall
- CComposite wall
- DCross wall
25A reinforcement bar that is placed in concrete will increase the overall ______________________.
- Acompressive strength
- Btensile strength
- Ctorsion strength
- Dload capacity
26Which type of fire-rated structural frame does an IA fire-resistive construction have?
- AOne hour
- BTwo hour
- CThree hour
- DFour hour
27The third number in the NFPA numbering system for construction type represents which construction element?
- ABeams and columns
- BFloor construction
- CRating of load-bearing walls
- DAttic space
28According to the International Building Code, which type of occupancy would a prison be considered?
- AA-3
- BA-4
- CI-2
- DI-3
29Sprinkler tradeoffs include all of the following except
- AAllowable area and height.
- BReduction in egress requirements.
- CStructural fire resistance.
- DOccupancy classification.
30What is the occupancy load for an assembly area measuring 50 x 60 that is of concentrated use and lacks fixed seating?
- A100
- B268
- C364
- D429
31Where would you find the power controls for a hydraulic elevator?
- AFirst floor
- BTop floor
- CBasement area
- DElectrical room
32Where would you find the power controls for an electric elevator?
- AFirst floor.
- BTop floor.
- CBasement area.
- DElectrical room.
33How many deaths resulted from the devastating fire in the Coconut Grove Nightclub?
- A127
- B264
- C398
- D492
34What type of wood is used in the Steiner Tunnel Test?
- ARed oak
- BPine
- CMaple
- DDouglas fir
35The model building code considers two classes of interior floor finishes. Would a nightclub owner be permitted to reduce the class of the interior floor finish?
- AYes, by adding a fire alarm system including manual pull stations
- BYes, by adding more exits
- CYes, by adding an automatic sprinkler system
- DNo, the rating is set no matter what protection is added
36Which two elements are typically put together to make up a horizontal exit?
- ARated fire door and one-hour-rated wall
- BRated fire door and two-hour-rated wall
- CRated fire door and an approved sprinkler system
- DRate fire door with automatic closing devices
37What is the orifice of a traditional sprinkler head?
- A0.5 inch
- B0.6 inch
- C0.66 inch
- D0.75 inch
38Which NFPA standard deals with automatic sprinkler systems?
- A10
- B13
- C72
- D1500
39Which NFPA standard deals with fire alarms systems?
- A10
- B13
- C72
- D1500
40Which of the following is not a basic fact about wood?
- AWood is combustible.
- BWood, in thin sections, will decrease flame spread.
- CWood construction creates combustible void spaces.
- DAs wood burns it loses its structural strength.
41What is another name for mortise and tenon?
- ATongue and groove
- BSocket and tongue
- CSocket and groove
- DPlaster and tongue
42What is the common vertical means of fire spread in both balloon-frame and platform-frame buildings?
- AConcealed wall voids
- BNo fire stops
- CPlumbers and electricians
- DOpen stairwells
43What are the tensile connecting members of a truss called?
- ATies
- BStruts
- CChords
- DPanel Points
44What is another name for a truss void?
- ATruss void
- BTruss gap
- CTruss loft
- DTruss breach
45Which of the following is not a purpose of a NFPA 13R system?
- ATo save lives
- BTo save property
- CTo prevent flashover
- DTo permit occupant escape
46In a veneered wall, galvanized steel anchors are nailed to the
- Asheathing
- Bcasings
- Cstuds
- Dexterior walls
47Wood shingles or shakes are split pieces of wood used for roofing or siding. Which is larger: wood shingles or wood shakes?
- AWood shingles
- BShakes
48Why are iron connectors used on the columns and beams of heavy timber construction?
- AThey are the only material that will bear the weight.
- BThey cover the joints where fire might take a hold.
- CLighter-weight connectors will fail before the timbers.
- DIron connectors are required by code.
49Why do heavy timber buildings use a combination of waterproof floors and scuppers?
- ATo remove any added dead load
- BTo remove any added impact load
- CTo reduce water damage to the upper floors
- DTo reduce water damage to the lower floors
50 Where should special hazards be stored within a heavy timber building?
- AIn detached buildings
- BIn areas that are surrounded by a one-hour fire separation
- CIn areas that are surrounded by a two-hour fire separation
- DMaterials that fall into the special hazard category are not allowed in Type IV buildings
51What is the only defense against a raging fire in an old mill of heavy timber construction
- AHeavy-caliber straight streams
- BAdequate trained personnel
- CRapid, concise ventilation
- DA sprinkler system that is in full service
52Which of the following are not permitted under building codes but are found in many actual buildings?
- AUnprotected steel columns
- BUnsprinklered void spaces
- CHighly flammable contents
- DInadequate sprinkler systems
53What key point should be included in prefire planning to stop the production of heat in a heavy timber building fire?
- ADetermine which type of attack should be administered
- BDetermine the location of the closest water point
- CDetermine how the water is to be applied in sufficient quantity
- DDetermine whether the sprinkler system is adequate for the building
54In which category is heavy timber classified?
- AType I
- BType II
- CType III
- DType IV
55Once a fire department moves to defensive operations, slow burning delays extinguishment and prolongs____________________.
- Afirefighting operations
- Bair pollution
- Cwater usage
- Dall of the above
56Which term best defines the end of a joist that is cut at an angle to permit the joist to fall out of a wall?
- AFire cut
- BCorbelled
- CCorniced
- DMilled
57Many concealed spaces are created in heavy timber buildings when they are converted into _______________.
- Afurniture warehouses
- Bcold storage buildings
- Cresidential structures
- Dvacant structures
58What is the construction classification for ordinary construction?
- AType I
- BType II
- CType III
- DType IV
- EType V
59What is another name for the void space found between the top-floor ceiling and the roof?
- AAttic
- BCockloft
- CLoft
- DGarret
60What is the general rule with regard to fire separation within ordinary construction buildings?
- AThey have a one-hour rating.
- BThey have a two-hour rating.
- CThey have a three-hour rating.
- DNo rating is effective in such circumstances.
61How many stories is the tallest old-style masonry-bearing wall building in the United States?
- A5
- B10
- C15
- D20
62In some codes, concrete topping was required over first-floor wood floors for fire resistance or to provide a sanitary floor. Which type of additional load does this place on the building?
- ALateral
- BLive
- CDead
- DImpact
63In composite walls, uneven settlement between the brick and the block might create what effect?
- AIn composite walls, uneven settlement between the brick and the block might create what effect?
- BMasonry walls pulling from the main supports
- CDeterioration of the stretcher course
- DCracking of the header bricks
64The best roof is one in which the roof beams rest on?
- AOutside bearing walls
- BOutside non-bearing walls
- CSpandrels
- DGirders
65Why are false ceilings commonly added to buildings?
- ATo limit the fire protection area
- BTo conserve heating and cooling costs
- CTo reduce the size of the interior
- DTo assist with fire containment
66Which type of space contains many square feet of exposed fuel and is protected from hose streams by their construction?
- ACeiling spaces
- BInterior sheathing
- CJoist spaces
- DCornices
67What is the prevalent material of choice for noncombustible buildings?
- AReinforced concrete
- BSteel
- CConcrete
- DMasonry
68Which of the following would be the most important "heat" to be removed from a building?
- AHeat leaving the structure
- BHeat being evolved from contents that are burning
- CHeat being absorbed by contents or structural elements that will be ignited or caused to fail
- DRadiant heat
69Which of the following materials is noncombustible but has a low melting point and little mass per unit of area?
- AMatched lumber
- BCement-asbestos board
- CAluminum
- DMasonry
70The lighter the steel, the less______________.
- Acombustibility
- Bfire resistance
- Cdurability
- Dresilience
71A bar joist will generally fail within how many minutes if exposed to fire?
- A4
- B5
- C7
- D9
72What is a principal variable in terms of how fast the fire temperature is achieved in steel?
- AThe weight of the steel unit
- BThe mass of the steel unit
- CThe conductivity of the steel unit
- DBoth A and B
73Concrete is weak in tensile strength but high in________.
- Atorsion strength
- Bcompressive strength
- Cpotency
- Dall of the above
74As which type of material is concrete classified?
- ACement
- BBolster
- CComposite
- DFused
75Which type of concrete construction includes plain concrete reinforced concrete and post-tensioned concrete?
- ACast-in-place concrete
- BPrecast concrete
- CLift slab construction
- DFlat plates
76Precast concrete includes which of the following?
- APlain concrete
- BReinforced concrete
- CPretensioned concrete
- DAll of the above
77Which of the following is used to connect the ends of rods placed in columns and transfers the load?
- ASleeves
- BReinforced overlaps
- CWelding
- DAny of the above
78Waffle concrete would be considered a_______________.
- Aone-way structural system
- Btwo-way structural system
- Cthree-way structural system
- Dfour-way structural system
79Which of the following would be considered the major disadvantage of concrete?
- AIts ability to spall
- BIts cost
- CIts weight
- DIts compressive strength
80Which of the following would be an indication that a building is in distress?
- ADeteriorated concrete
- BSpalling that exposes reinforcing rods
- CCracks in concrete that can admit corrosive moisture to the reinforcing rods
- DAny of the above
81In the Los Angeles Central Library fire there was an estimated 93 pounds of fuel per square foot. This would be equivalent of about how many hours of fire exposure to the standard fire curve?
- A4
- B6
- C9
- D11
82Which of the following would be considered a combustible multiple dwelling?
- ATownhouse
- BRow houses
- CGarden apartments
- DAny of the above
83When gypsum board is heated by fire it starts to deteriorate as it gives up its moisture. What is this process called?
- AVaporization
- BCalcination
- CSteaming
- DScorching
84If a firewall is permitted to end at the interior of a combustible exterior wall in what way could a fire advance?
- AThrough the wall
- BIn the middle of the wall
- CAround the wall
- DAny of the above
85Which of the following would be considered to be nonrated?
- AFirewalls
- BFire barriers
- CDraft stops
- DAll of the above are rated
86What is the primary purpose for atria?
- AFire barriers
- BExit paths
- CFor aesthetic reasons
- DTo slow down fire advancement
87Which of the following is not required in covered mall buildings?
- ASprinkler protection
- BDraft curtains
- CStandpipe system
- DEmergency voice communications system
88Skew backs were developed to provide protection to________________.
- Abeams
- Bfloor systems
- Crafters
- Dtrusses
89Which of the following would not be a problem or hazard associated with high-rise buildings?
- AExits
- BAccess stairs
- CElevators
- DAll of the above are hazards
90Which of the following does not affect smoke movement in high-rise buildings?
- AThermal energy
- BAtmospheric conditions
- COccupancy
- DStack effect
91How tall was the South Tower of the World Trade Center?
- A1248 feet
- B1362 feet
- C1368 feet
- D1374 feet
92Which of the following was not one of the four major structural components that compromised the World Trade Center buildings?
- AThe exterior walls
- BThe interior walls
- CColumns within the center core
- DHat truss
93The [blank_start]dead load[blank_end] is the combined weight of construction materials and equipment attached to a building including but not limited to permanent structural elements cranes electric services heating ventilating and air conditioning and fire protection systems.
- Adead load
94The [blank_start]impact load[blank_end] is the load from kinetic features such as elevators, cranes, moving machinery or vehicles.
- Aimpact load
95The [blank_start]live load[blank_end] is loads resulting from the routine use and occupancy of the building including but not limited to furniture occupants storage or portable equipment. Environmental loads are not included in the live load calculations.
- Alive load
96[blank_start]Environmental loads[blank_end] are stresses on a building or structure caused by earthquake routine soil migration snow rain wind or flood.
- AEnvironmental loads
97Type I construction is also known as [blank_start]Fire Resistive[blank_end].
- AFire Resistive
98Fire resistive construction is also known as [blank_start]Type I[blank_end].
- AType I
99Type II construction is also known as [blank_start]Noncombustible[blank_end].
- ANoncombustible
100Noncombustible construction is also known as [blank_start]Type II[blank_end].
- AType II
101Type III construction is also known as [blank_start]ordinary[blank_end].
- Aordinary
102Ordinary construction is also known as [blank_start]type III[blank_end].
- Atype III
103Type IV construction is also known as [blank_start]heavy timber[blank_end].
- Aheavy timber
104Heavy timber construction is also known as [blank_start]Type IV[blank_end].
- AType IV
105Wood frame construction is also known as [blank_start]Type V[blank_end].
- AType V
106Type V construction is also known as [blank_start]wood frame[blank_end].
- Awood frame
107Y = [blank_start]1.5X[blank_end]
- A1.5X
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