Building Construction For Fs

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Steel replaced most heavy timbers in multistory commercial buildings because

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(C) timber is weaker than steel

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Which of the following statements regarding a building’s construction type is most accurate?

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(B) Different construction types result in fundamentally different fire behavior

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Which of the following statements about a building’s age is MOST accurate?

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(B) Remodeling may be cosmetic, concealing defects or creating voids.

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All of the following are major construction classifications EXCEPT

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(D) steel frame

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In tactical fire fighting, the term “exposure” refers to a

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(D) structure or separate part of the fireground to which the fire could spread

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The transfer of heat by the movement of liquids or gases defines:

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(B) convection

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Which of the following statements about radiation is MOST accurate?

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(B) When two bodies have different temperatures, there will be a transfer of energy from the body of higher temperature to the body of lower temperature.

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Which of the following statements regarding factors affecting communication of fire is MOST accurate?

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(C) As the area of opening increases in size, the amount of thermal radiation increases.

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The three levels of exposure identifies in NFPA 80A Recommended Practice for Protection from Exterior Fire Exposure are based on the fire load and the flame spread rating of the ___ of the exposed building.

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(D) Wall and ceiling finishes

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The structural integrity of a building under fire conditions is related to

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(A) the fire resistance and combustibility of the construction materials

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One very basic aspect of building safety is the provision of:

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(D) an adequate number of exits

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When buildings become unmarketable they frequently become a target for

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(C) arson

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Which of the following statements best describes a building code?

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(C) A body of law that determines the minimum standards that buildings must meet in the interest of community safety and health

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All of the following are model codes used in the United States except:

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(A) Federal Building Code

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A commonly adopted NFPA code is the:

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(D) Life Safety Code

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Which of the following statements regarding the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility requirements is LEAST accurate?

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(D) Areas of refuge must be provided in buildings with an automatic sprinkler system

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Which of the following statements regarding financing new construction projects is MOST accurate?

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(A) Lending institutions may require a market analysis to evaluate economic feasibility.

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Which of the following statements regarding building codes and permits is MOST accurate?

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(C) In some jurisdictions, fire authorities have legal authority to review building plans.

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The primary role of the __ is to ensure proper installation and cooperation of fire protection systems.

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(B) Fire Inspector

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Preincident plans include information regarding all of the following EXCEPT:

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(A) date of construction

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Which of the following statements regarding fire resistance is MOST accurate?

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(B) Fire resistance is the ability of a structural assembly to maintain its load-bearing capacity and structural integrity under fire conditions.

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Fire resistance of structural assemblies can be determined by all of the following EXCEPT:

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(A) Real Fire

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Which of the following is a primary point of failure for the fire resistance test?

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(A) Failure to support applied load

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The furnace temperature in the standard fire test is regulated to conform to the standard time-temperature:

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(B) Curve

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Which of the following statements regarding limitations of fire tests is LEAST accurate?

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(A) The standard fire test assumes a limited fuel supply and compromised adequate ventilation.

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Fire rating tests provide information on:

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(B) The ability of structural assemblies to act as a barrier to fire

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Which of the following is an organization that conducts fire resistance testing?

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(B) Southwest Research Institute

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Underwriters Laboratories publishes the ___ annually, which lists assemblies that have been tested and their fire resistance ratings.

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(C) Fire Resistance Directory

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Which of the following statements about fire resistance calculations is MOST accurate?

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(B) Mathematical equations can predict the behavior of materials under test conditions.

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The second digit in NFPA 220’s subclassifications of building types refers to the fire-resistance rating of

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(A) Structural frames or columns and girders that support loads of more than one floor

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Generally, bearing walls, columns and beams of a Type I building subclassified as 4-4-2 have a fire resistance rating of

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(B) 2-4 hours

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The point at which unprotected members will fail in Type II construction depends on all of the following EXCEPT:

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(B) flooring construction

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Which of the following statements about Type II construction is MOST accurate?

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(C) Materials other than steel can be used in Type II construction.

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Which of the following statements regarding Type IV construction is MOST accurate?

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(D) Concealed spaces between structural members are not allowed.

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15. Which of the following statements about Type V construction is MOST accurate?

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(B) Building codes impose restrictions on the maximum heights and areas of wood frame buildings.

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What is the fire load?

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(B) The maximum heat released if all available fuel in a building was consumed

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The fire load is the product of the weight of the combustibles

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(B) multiplied by their heat of combustion

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Which of the following statements regarding occupancy classifications is LEAST accurate?

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(D) All building codes must make use of either the NFPA or IBC CODES.

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Which of the following statements regarding mixed occupancies is LEAST accurate?

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(C) Building codes require that all occupancies maintain a 1 to 3 hours separation

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Which of the following statements regarding a building occupancy classification is MOST accurate?

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(B) Buildings frequently undergo a change of occupancy.

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Gravity exerts a force on a building through the ___ of the building and all of its contents.
A. volume
B. density
C. weight
D. dimensions

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C. Weight

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Which of the following is a secondary effect of wind?
A. Direct Pressure
B. Drag
C. Negative pressure
D. Vibration

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D. Vibration

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In designing buildings to withstand wind, the primary effect considered is the force due to:
A. direct pressure
B. aerodynamic drag
C. negative pressure
D. vibration

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A. Direct pressure

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Which of the following statements regarding seismic loads is LEAST accurate?
A. Vibrational motion produced by earthquakes can be three dimensional
B Torsional forces are produced when a structure is twisted
C. Resonant forces are relatively large amplitude movements resulting from a small force
D. Seismic forces are less complex than forces exerted by wind

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D. Seismic forces are less complex than forces exerted by wind

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The most significant force exerted on a building by an earthquake is the ___ force.
A. horizontal
B. vertical
C. torsional
D. resonant

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A. horizontal

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The pressure exerted by soil against the foundation is known as:
A. passive soil pressure
B. active soil pressure
C. Cohesion.
D. horizontal pressure

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B. active soil pressure

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Which of the following statements regarding dead load is MOST accurate?
A. The dead load for a building cannot be accurately determined
B. The dead load of a building includes the building contents
C. The dead load of a building can change
D. The dead load of a building includes the office furniture

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C. The dead load of a building can change

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Which of the following statements regarding dynamic loads is LEAST accurate?
a. Dynamic loads are applied gradually.
B. Dynamic loads involve motion
C. Dynamic loads from falling objects can result in progressive failure of a building
D. Dynamic loads can cause failure after repeated cycles.

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A. Dynamic loads are applied gradually

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Foundations are of interest to firefighters because they can offer insight into:
A. shifts in the forces affecting the building
B. materials used to construct the building
C. routes of escape from the building
D. fire behavior of the building

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A. shifts in the forces affecting the building

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What interior force tends to slide one plane of a material past an adjacent plane?
A. Tension
B. Compression
C. Shear
D. Stress

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C. Shear

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Which of the following statements regarding factors of safety for avoiding failure points is LEAST accurate?
A. Factors of safety provide for variations in workmanship
B. Factors of safety are used because many factors used in design cannot be known precisely
C. A factor of safety is the ratio of the material's failure point to the maximum design stress
D. It is not necessary to use a factor of safety for construction material properties

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(D) It is not necessary to use a factor of safety for construction material properties

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Which of the following statements about types of loads is MOST accurate?
A. A torsional load creates stresses that are compressive
B. An eccentric load produces a twisting effect
C. Stresses within members remain the same even under fire conditions
D. Under fire conditions, the loads change because of the thermal energy of the fire

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(D) Under fire conditions, the loads change because of the thermal energy of the fire.

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A load that is perpendicular to the cross section of a structural member but does not pass through the center of the cross section is a(n):
A. axial load
B. eccentric load
C. torsional load
D. bending load

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(B) eccentric load

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A beam that is supported at each end and free to rotate at the ends is a(n) ___ beam.
A. simply supported
B. cantilever
C. unrestrained
D. restrained

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(A) simply supported

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Which of the following structural members is designed to support an axial compressive load
A. Beam
B. Column
C. Arch
D. Truss

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(B) Column

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To provide for minor adjustments, arches are sometimes designed with:
A. stiffeners
B. hinges
C. gusset plates
D. reinforcing rods.

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(B) hinges

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Trusses have the potential for early failure under fire conditions because:
A. the triangle is an inherently flexible frame
B. the diagonals are highly combustible
C. failure of any portion of the top or bottom chords results in failure of the truss
D. failure of any portion of the diagonals results in failure of the truss

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(C) failure of any portion of the top or bottom chords results in failure of the truss

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Which of the following structural systems uses reinforced joints between a column and a beam so bending stresses can be transmitted through the joints?
A. Bearing walls
B. Slab and column
C. Truss frame
D. Rigid frame

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(D) Rigid frame

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In post and beam construction, vertical posts may be spaced up to __ inches (mm) apart.
A. 12 (300)
B. 16 (400)
C. 20 (500
D. 24 (600)

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(D) 24 (600)

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Which of the following statements regarding membrane structures is MOST accurate?
A. Material used for the roof of a membrane structure weighs more than other roof systems.
B. Fabrics used for a membrane structure are able to resist compressive forces
C. Membrane structures usually take longer to erect than rigid structural system structures
D. Fire codes usually address membrane structures used for less than 180 days

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(D) Fire codes usually address membrane structures used for less than 180 days.