Deck 4: Building Construction Firefighter I

Question 1

What type of common building material includes bricks, stones, and concrete blocks?

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

Answer 1

C

Question 2

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

A) the rising heat and smoke in the room.
B) the steam from fire suppression efforts.
C) heat from other spaces in the structure.
D) construction materials that burn quickly.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The interior elements in what type of construction are made of solid or laminated wood with no concealed space?

A) Type II
B) Type III
C) Type IV
D) Type V

Question 5

Which of the following metals will be affected by heat more rapidly than steel?

A) Tin
B) Lead
C) Copper
D) Aluminum

Question 6

Laminated timber, medium density fiberboard (MDF), and finger-jointed timber are all examples of what common building material?

A) Metal
B) Plastic
C) Lath and plaster
D) Composite material

Question 7

Green wood has a high that affects burn rate.

A) spalling point
B) heat resistance
C) moisture content
D) failure temperature

Question 8

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

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 9

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

A) It may crack or shatter.
B) It may gain tensile strength.
C) It may lose small portions from the surface.
D) It may elongate as much as 4 inches (100 mm).

Question 10

Which of the following buildings may be exempt from local building codes?

A) School buildings
B) Industrial factories
C) Business structures
D) Factory-built (mobile) homes

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

In what construction type are exterior load-bearing walls composed entirely of wood?

A) Type I
B) Type III
C) Type IV
D) Type V

Question 13

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

A) content load
B) fire resistance
C) building restrictions
D) lightweight construction

Question 14

Which of the following BEST describes who determines a structure's construction classification type?

A) Contractor, architect, city official
B) City official, property owner, contractor
C) Architect, structural engineer, contractor
D) Structural engineer, contractor, city official

Question 15

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

A) Type I
B) Type III
C) Type IV
D) Type V

Question 16

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

A) wood and metal.
B) steel and masonry.
C) large-dimension lumber.
D) noncombustible materials.

Question 17

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

A) Type I
B) Type II
C) Type III
D) Type IV

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

The International Building Code (IBC©) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) define construction type based on the performance of the construction when:

A) exposed to fire.
B) exposed to an earthquake.
C) a sprinkler system is activated.
D) a fire alarm system is activated.

Question 20

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

A) having open crawl spaces.
B) using flame-retardant materials.
C) using noncombustible materials.
D) concealed spaces under floors and roofs.

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

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

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

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

What part of the roof is exposed to weather?

A) Decks
B) Supports
C) Coverings
D) Penetrations and openings

Question 25

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

A) Flat
B) Shed
C) Pitched
D) Arched

Question 26

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

A) Flat
B) Pitched
C) Arched
D) Sawtooth

Question 27

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

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

Question 28

A occupancy type must meet the building code for its intended use.

A) Type I
B) Type III
C) single-use
D) separated use

Question 29

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

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

Question 30

What building component is designed to support the weight of a building and all its contents?

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

Question 31

What type of stairs typically connects no more than two levels if not required as part of the means of egress?

A) Access stairs
B) Exterior stairs
C) Protected stairs
D) Unprotected stairs

Question 32

What part of the roof extends from wall to wall on a flat roof?

A) Beams
B) Webbing
C) Horizontal joists
D) Top and bottom chords

Question 33

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

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

Question 34

What type of roof is used to prevent ice damming?

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

Question 35

What occupancy type contains multiple occupancy or use groups?

A) Type I
B) Type III
C) Single-use
D) Separated use

Question 36

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

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

Question 37

What building component may be mounted over doors and windows to prevent illegal entry?

A) Truss assemblies
B) Plywood sheathings
C) Solar energy panels
D) Security bars or grilles

Question 38

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

A) Access stairs
B) Fire escapes
C) Protected stairs
D) Smokeproof stair enclosures

Question 39

Ventilating a rain roof will not remove smoke until:

A) the dead load is mitigated.
B) sheeting layers are pierced.
C) the original roof is penetrated.
D) security measures are removed.

Question 40

Additions to the structure, replacing fire escapes with enclosed stairways, and removing non-load-bearing walls are all types of:

A) roof obstructions.
B) security measures.
C) permitted structural modifications.
D) nonpermitted structural modifications.

Question 41

The critical temperature for steel trusses is:

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

Question 42

In what fire stage is structural collapse very likely?

A) Incipient
B) Growth
C) Fully developed
D) Decay

Question 43

Vertical tactical ventilation can be defined as channeling smoke from the:

A) lowest point in a building.
B) highest point in a building.
C) point in a building that has the most windows.
D) point in a building that has the least windows.

Question 44

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

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

Question 45

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

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 46

What type of door protects openings in fire-rate walls?

A) Fire door
B) Metal door
C) Solid-core door
D) Hollow-core door

Question 47

Fuel loading is defined as the maximum heat produced if:

A) no combustible materials are present.
B) all combustible materials in a given area burn.
C) nothing but combustible materials are present.
D) none of the combustible materials in a given area burn.

Question 48

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

A) Lantern
B) Mansard
C) Sawtooth
D) Bowstring truss

Question 49

What type of movable window has a side-hinged sash, usually installed to swing outward?

A) Casement
B) Single-hung
C) Double-hung
D) Horizontal sliding

Question 50

Which of the following BEST describes a possible construction hazard?

A) Fire detection systems may be damaged.
B) Furnishings may contribute to fire spread.
C) The building is subject to rapid fire spread because protective features are not in place.
D) Danger increases because occupants and belongings remain in one part of the building while work goes on in the other.

Question 51

Knowing types of doors and door hardware can help firefighters:

A) judge roof safety.
B) predict fire development.
C) select correct forcible entry tools.
D) select the right type of vertical tactical ventilation.

Question 52

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

A) Fire door
B) Panel door
C) Glass door
D) Metal door

Question 53

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

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

Question 54

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

A) renovations hazards.
B) structural collapse factors.
C) building construction hazards.
D) impossible to estimate the impact of on a structure.

Question 55

Which of the following BEST describes a primary dangerous building condition?

A) Conditions that suppress fire
B) Conditions that allow tactical ventilation
C) Conditions that contribute to fire spread
D) Conditions that permit occupants to safely escape

Question 56

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

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 57

Doors are classified by:

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.

Question 58

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

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 59

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

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

Question 60

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

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

Question 61

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

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

Question 62

A collapse zone for a Type IV structure should be established when:

A) its veneer begins to curtain collapse.
B) walls begin to shift because the building is twisting.
C) the structure has been weakened by repeated fires over time.
D) it has been determined that glass shards will be directed at on-scene personnel.

Question 63

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

A) Type I
B) Type III
C) Type IV
D) Type V

Question 64

When a collapse is imminent, personnel in the collapse zone.

A) should never work
B) are allowed to work
C) may stay for twenty minutes
D) may cautiously place an unstaffed master stream

Question 65

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

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 66

A collapse zone must be established when:

A) a defensive strategy has been adopted.
B) there is no evidence of structural instability.
C) mortar between masonry shows no sign of deterioration.
D) furnishings and finishes do not overwhelm fire suppression systems.

Question 67

Which of the following BEST describes where the collapse zone is established?

A) Adjacent to any exposed interior walls
B) Adjacent to any exposed exterior walls
C) Near any area that is 10 feet (3.04 m) from exterior walls
D) Near any area that is 20 feet (6.09 m) from exterior walls