Exam 4: Building Construction Firefighter I

Which of the following doors has the advantage of eliminating door swing that might interfere with use of interior space?

In which roof style does the design depend on exterior walls to support its weight?

Which of the following can be the result of rapidly cooling cast iron with water?

In what fire stage is structural collapse very likely?

Manufactured homes built before 1976 have less than those of current construction:

Type III construction requires exterior walls and structural members to be constructed of:

What roof type is frequently penetrated by chimneys, shafts and skylights?

What construction type is composed of materials that will not contribute to fire development or spread?

What type of door may be required by building codes to be constructed of tempered material that resists breakage?

What type of stairs uses a ventilation system activated by automatic fire or smoke detection?

Ventilating a rain roof will not remove smoke until:

What type of roof is used to prevent ice damming?

Which of the following construction types has walls, floors, and ceilings that must be able to resist fire for three to four hours?

Which type of roof is used whenever large open floor spaces with limited interior support is needed?

What part of the roof is exposed to weather?

For which type of construction is flying glass the primary collapse zone hazard concern?

Renovation, age of the structure, weather, and loads are all:

The critical temperature for steel can be reached at ceiling level from:

According to the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) heavy timber construction avoids:

What building component's construction varies depending on its level?