Question 1

The use of prefabricated wood truss systems in Type V construction creates:

Accepted Answer

A)  holes for utility lines. 
B)  small openings for crawl spaces. 
C)  a large, open void between floors. 
D)  a closed channel system between floors. 
A)  holes for utility lines. 
B)  small openings for crawl spaces. 
C)  a large, open void between floors. 
D)  a closed channel system between floors.

Question 2

Steel structural members lengthen as much as 4 inches (100 mm) when heated to:

Accepted Answer

A)  300°F (149°
C) . 
B)  500°F (260°
C) . 
C)  900°F (482°
C) . 
D)  1,000°F (538°
C) . 
A)  300°F (149°
C) . 
B)  500°F (260°
C) . 
C)  900°F (482°
C) . 
D)  1,000°F (538°
C) .

Question 3

Which of the following movable windows includes a large number of narrow overlapping glass sections that swing outward?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jalousie 
B)  Awning 
C)  Pivoting 
D)  Projecting 
A)  Jalousie 
B)  Awning 
C)  Pivoting 
D)  Projecting

Question 4

What is the most effective defense against heavy content fuel loading?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proper inspection and code enforcement 
B)  Restricting the types of combustible materials used 
C)  Adopting local standards that limit multistory buildings 
D)  Not allowing the use of combustible materials in construction 
A)  Proper inspection and code enforcement 
B)  Restricting the types of combustible materials used 
C)  Adopting local standards that limit multistory buildings 
D)  Not allowing the use of combustible materials in construction

Question 5

What building component may be an assembly of studs with exterior materials on the outside and an interior covering on the inside?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wall 
B)  Roof 
C)  Foundation 
D)  Floor/Ceiling 
A)  Wall 
B)  Roof 
C)  Foundation 
D)  Floor/Ceiling

Question 6

Which of the following is the most common building material in North America?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wood 
B)  Metal 
C)  Masonry 
D)  Lath and Plaster 
A)  Wood 
B)  Metal 
C)  Masonry 
D)  Lath and Plaster

Question 7

When exposed to temperatures above unprotected steel will expand and twist.

Accepted Answer

A)  300°F (149°
C)  
B)  500°F (260°
C)  
C)  900°F (482°
C)  
D)  1,000°F (538°
C)  
A)  300°F (149°
C)  
B)  500°F (260°
C)  
C)  900°F (482°
C)  
D)  1,000°F (538°
C)

Question 8

What part of the window is composed of a sill, side jamb, and head jamb?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sash 
B)  Pane 
C)  Head 
D)  Frame 
A)  Sash 
B)  Pane 
C)  Head 
D)  Frame

Question 9

What type of door design can prevent movement of hose or equipment into a building?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sliding door 
B)  Folding door 
C)  Vertical door 
D)  Revolving door 
A)  Sliding door 
B)  Folding door 
C)  Vertical door 
D)  Revolving door

Question 10

Which of the following must be considered when deciding the size of a collapse zone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Local adopted building codes 
B)  Number of personnel on-scene 
C)  Type of building construction and safest location for personnel 
D)  Number of personnel on-scene and type of building construction 
A)  Local adopted building codes 
B)  Number of personnel on-scene 
C)  Type of building construction and safest location for personnel 
D)  Number of personnel on-scene and type of building construction

Question 11

Which of the following building materials absorbs heat as moisture evaporates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Metal 
B)  Gypsum 
C)  Lath and plaster 
D)  Reinforced concrete 
A)  Metal 
B)  Gypsum 
C)  Lath and plaster 
D)  Reinforced concrete

Question 12

What building component is designed to provide drainage, support snow accumulation, and resist the effects of wind?

Accepted Answer

A)  Roof 
B)  Wall 
C)  Foundation 
D)  Floor/Ceiling 
A)  Roof 
B)  Wall 
C)  Foundation 
D)  Floor/Ceiling

Question 13

Which of the following BEST describes when structural collapse may occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can occur when all the factors are met. 
B)  It can only occur before fire suppression. 
C)  It can only occur during fire suppression. 
D)  It can occur well after the fire is extinguished. 
A)  It can occur when all the factors are met. 
B)  It can only occur before fire suppression. 
C)  It can only occur during fire suppression. 
D)  It can occur well after the fire is extinguished.

Question 14

Which of the following BEST describes walls that support the weight of a structure or structural components?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fire walls 
B)  Penetrating walls 
C)  Load-bearing walls 
D)  Non-load-bearing walls 
A)  Fire walls 
B)  Penetrating walls 
C)  Load-bearing walls 
D)  Non-load-bearing walls

Question 15

What type of roof contains panels that retain electricity even when off?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rain roof 
B)  Cold roof 
C)  Green roof 
D)  Photovoltaic (Solar) roof 
A)  Rain roof 
B)  Cold roof 
C)  Green roof 
D)  Photovoltaic (Solar) roof

Question 16

The critical temperature for steel trusses is:

Accepted Answer

A)  300°F (149°
C) . 
B)  500°F (260°
C) . 
C)  900°F (482°
C) . 
D)  1,000°F (538°
C) . 
A)  300°F (149°
C) . 
B)  500°F (260°
C) . 
C)  900°F (482°
C) . 
D)  1,000°F (538°
C) .

Question 17

What part of a roof's construction can be manufactured from smaller pieces of wood or light gauge steel?

Accepted Answer

A)  I-beams 
B)  Box beams 
C)  Metal gusset plates 
D)  Lightweight construction support system 
A)  I-beams 
B)  Box beams 
C)  Metal gusset plates 
D)  Lightweight construction support system

Question 18

The locations of bathrooms and mechanical spaces can be indicated by roof:

Accepted Answer

A)  decks. 
B)  supports. 
C)  coverings. 
D)  penetrations and openings. 
A)  decks. 
B)  supports. 
C)  coverings. 
D)  penetrations and openings.

Question 19

How much is added to the weight of floors for every U.S. gallon (SI liter) used during suppression?

Accepted Answer

A)  5.22 pounds (2.37 kilograms) 
B)  6.25 pounds (2.83 kilograms) 
C)  8.33 pounds (3.69 kilograms) 
D)  10.22 pounds (4.63 kilograms) 
A)  5.22 pounds (2.37 kilograms) 
B)  6.25 pounds (2.83 kilograms) 
C)  8.33 pounds (3.69 kilograms) 
D)  10.22 pounds (4.63 kilograms)

Question 20

Doors are classified by:

Accepted Answer

A)  the way they operate. 
B)  who the original designer was. 
C)  what material they are made of. 
D)  where they are located in a structure. 
A)  the way they operate. 
B)  who the original designer was. 
C)  what material they are made of. 
D)  where they are located in a structure.

Exam 4: Building Construction Firefighter I

The use of prefabricated wood truss systems in Type V construction creates:

Steel structural members lengthen as much as 4 inches (100 mm) when heated to:

Which of the following movable windows includes a large number of narrow overlapping glass sections that swing outward?

What is the most effective defense against heavy content fuel loading?

What building component may be an assembly of studs with exterior materials on the outside and an interior covering on the inside?

Which of the following is the most common building material in North America?

When exposed to temperatures above unprotected steel will expand and twist.

What part of the window is composed of a sill, side jamb, and head jamb?

What type of door design can prevent movement of hose or equipment into a building?

Which of the following must be considered when deciding the size of a collapse zone?

Which of the following building materials absorbs heat as moisture evaporates?

What building component is designed to provide drainage, support snow accumulation, and resist the effects of wind?

Which of the following BEST describes when structural collapse may occur?

Which of the following BEST describes walls that support the weight of a structure or structural components?

What type of roof contains panels that retain electricity even when off?

The critical temperature for steel trusses is:

What part of a roof's construction can be manufactured from smaller pieces of wood or light gauge steel?

The locations of bathrooms and mechanical spaces can be indicated by roof:

How much is added to the weight of floors for every U.S. gallon (SI liter) used during suppression?

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