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There are ____ types of building construction?

5

Firefighter A says that all building code classifications are standardized according to NFPA construction classification systems. Firefighter B says that there are several building codes classification systems and that each uses different terms. Who's right?

Firefighter B

What structural feature retards the spread of fire through a fire-resistive structure?



A. ventilation openings in partition and ceilings


B. light content fire loading


C. large open spaces


D. compartmentation provided by partitions and floors

D

In Type I construction, the fire resistive compartmentation provided by partitions and floor tends to retard the spread of fire throughout the building. These features allow time for



A. occupant evacuation


B. Interior firefighting


C. additional fire personnel to arrive


D. Both A and B

D

Concerning Type I construction, which is considered to be primary fire hazard of the building?



A. materials used in construction


B. contents of the structure


C. occupants of structure


D. None of the above

B

In a ____________ structure, firefighters are able to launch an interior attack with greater confidence



A. fire resistive


B. non combustible


c. heavy timber


D. wood

A

Materials with no fire resistance ratings, such as untreated wood, may be used in limited quantities in Type ___ construction



A. IV


B. II


C. III


D. I

B

Along with the contents of the structure presenting a primary hazard for Type II construction, which of the following structural components also presents a major problem during a fire?



A. flat, built up roofs


B. amount of weight placed on non-load bearing walls


C. combustible materials used on load-bearing walls


D. fire doors

A

Components of a build up roof include



A. tag and slag or gravel


B. tag paper or felt


C. sheathing and rafters


D. All the above are correct

D

Each of the items listed are primary hazards to consider when fighting fire in a Type II structure EXCEPT ONE



A. building contents


B. failure of structural supports


C. roof failure


D. structural members adding significantly to fire load

D

Noncombustible construction often have flat, built roofs



A. these roofs contain combustible felt, insulation and roofing tar


B. fire extension to the roof can eventually cause the entire roof to become involved and fail


C. these roofs are non-combustible and present no or little concern


D. Both A and B are correct

D

Non-heavy timber construction consisting of non-combustible exterior walls and wood interior structural members is Type:



A. I


B. II


C. III


D. V

C

Concerning type III construction, what is considered to be a major source of fire hazard?



A. fire or smoke moving through doors that have been left or blocked open, enabling it to spread though out the entire structure


B. fire and smoke moving throughout the structure through open windows


C. contents of the structure


D. fire and smoke moving throughout the structure via the concealed spaces

D

In Type __ Construction, heat from a fire may enter concealed spaces and spread to other parts of the structure and also consumed combustible structural members

Type III

The spread of heat, smoke, and gasses in concealed spaces can be reduced considerably by placing ______ inside the space



A. partition walls


B. fire stops


C. thermal dampers


D. party walls

B. fire stops

What type of construction was generally found in warehouses, old factories and mills and may still be seen periodically in the construction of churches?



A. II


B. IV


C. III


D. I

B

The most rarely used construction type in modern structures is:



A. ordinary


B. heavy timber


C. noncombustible/limited


D. reinforced masonry

B

In general, when exposed to fire, which construction type resists structural collapse the best?



A. lightweight


B. Truss


C. Steel


D. heavy timber

D

Which statement about heavy timber is true?



A. primary fire hazard is the massive amount of combustible structural timbers


B. primary hazard may be contents of the building


C. a fire in a heavy timber building may give off a tremendous amount of heat and may pose a serious exposure protection problems for FF's


D. All the above

D

Type of building construction has exterior walls, bearing walls, supports and floors made either totally or partially of wood that is of smaller dimensions that than used for heavy timber construction?

Type V

Most commonly used construction used to construct the typical single family residence?

Type V

Primary hazard associated with Type V construction?



A. building contents


B. failure of structural supports


C. fire extension though concealed spaces


D. almost unlimited potential for fire extension within the building of origin and to nearby structures

D

What must FF's be alert for when attacking fires in Type V buildings?



A. ignition of built up tar and felt roofs


B. fire coming from doors or windows and extending to the exterior of the structure


C. fire and smoke spreading though concealed spaces to other areas of the structure


D. disintegrating concrete walls

B

Most exterior walls are _______ walls



A. non-load bearing


B. cantilever


C. partition


D. load-bearing

D

Considered to be a load-bearing wall and is shared between two adjacent structures?



A. cantilever


B. party wall


C. parapet


D. partition wall

B

What is considered to be a good example of a non-load bearing wall and is used to divide two areas within a structure?



A. cantilever


B. party wall


C. parapet


D. partition wall

D

What wall type is difficult to label as a load-bearing just by looking at it?



A. exterior


B. party


C. interior


D. masonry

C

All of these are significant factors in structural integrity of wood exposed to fire EXCEPT ONE



A. length of wood member


B. size of wood


C. moisture content of wood


D. use of dry wall to increase fire resistance

A

Fire retardants are ________ totally effective in reducing fire spread



A. always


B. not always


C. seldom


D. 100%

B

Water used during extinguishing operations __________ substantial negative effect on the structural strength of wood construction materials



A. does have a


B. does NOT have a


C. a high


D. has an extremely high

B

Applying water to burning wood minimizes damage by stopping the _______ process which reduces wood's strength



A. burning


B. charring


C. reduction


D. oxidation

B

FF's should check wood studs and other structural members that may have been exposed to fire for which structural integrity?



A. charring


B. wood density


C. moisture content of wood


D. condition of the binders holding wood in place

A

Composite building components, joined by glue or resin fibers, can



A. produce significant toxic gases under fire conditions


B. rapidly deteriorate under fire conditions


C. maintain structural stability for hours under fire conditions


D. A and B are correct

D

A fire wall assembly includes



A. wall structure and doors


B. wall structure, doors and windows


C. wall structure, doors, windows and any other opening protection meeting the required protection rating criteria


D. fire wall is only the wall structure itself

C

Which depicts a free-standing fire wall that are generally found in shopping centers and churches?



A. cantilever walls


B. mortar construction


C. masonry construction


D. veneer construction

A

Most brick and stone walls are decorative in nature and are normally affixed to the outside of load-bearing frame structures. What is this construction called?



A. cantilever walls


B. masonry walls


C. veneer walls


D. gypsum walls

C

Which is incorrect?



A. block walls may be load-bearing walls


B. most brick and stone walls are load-bearing walls


C. masonry is minimally affected by fire


D. bricks rarely show any signs of loss of integrity

B

______ may be subject to more deterioration due to heat than other masonry units and should be checked for signs of weakening



A. bricks


B. stones


C. blocks


D. mortar

D

Cast Iron



A. commonly found in bowstring roof trusses


B. was used as an exterior veneer in old buildings


C. the primary structural support material in modern commercial structures


D. common structural beam material in older buildings

B

If steel is restrained from movement at the ends, it buckles and fails:



A. at the top


B. at the bottom


C. at the ends


D. in the middle

D

The temp at which a specific steel member fails depends on



A. size and geometry of the member


B. load it carries


C. composition of the steel and how long the member has been exposed to heat


D. all are correct

D

As steel beams expand, they can push/pull a wall ______, forcing a collapse



A. inward


B. outward


C. up


D. down

B

What action could FF's take that may reduce the collapse potential



A. cool the heated steel with horizontal ventilation


B. cool the heated steel with fire streams


C. cool the heated steel with vertical ventilation


D. no action a FF could take that could reduce the possibility of collapse once steel has been heated

B

Reinforced concrete has the:



A. compressive strength of steel and tensile strength of concrete


B. compressive strength of steel and compressive strength of concrete


C. tensile strength of steel and compressive strength of concrete


D. tensile strength of steel and tensile strength of concrete

C

Spalling of concrete could lead to early collapse because:



A. loss of moisture in concrete reduces its fire rating


B. the added weight of broken pieces may cause overload


C. could create void spaces


D. reinforcing steel is exposed to the heat of the fire

D

_______ is unique because it has a high water content and the evaporation of this water requires a great deal of heat



A. concrete


B. fiberglass


C. stone


D. gypsum

D

Which is used to improve the fire resistance of steel and wood structural members



A. gypsum


B. fiberglass


C. lightweight concrete


D. expanded urethane

A

Wire reinforced glass may provide some thermal protection as a separation; but, for the most part, glass:



A. is not an effective barrier to fire extension


B. is a good barrier to fire extension


C. may crack and shatter when it is struck by cold fire stream


D. A and C are correct

D

Which component of fiberglass insulation may be combustible and present extinguishment problems



A. glass component of fiberglass


B. materials used to bind the fiberglass


C. chemicals used to create fiberglass


D. materials that cover the fiberglass prior to installation

B

Who is responsible for monitoring a structure for signs of instability?



A. IC


B. safety officer


C. company officer


D. all firefighters

D

If FF's note signs of structural instability, they should report it to:



A. safety officer


B. IC personnel


C. unit leader


D. division leader

B

Firefighter A says that dangerous building conditions may be created by firefighters trying to extinguish the fire. Firefighter B says that actions taken by the fire fighting team control or extinguish the fire and thus can only make the situation better. Who is right?



A. Firefighter A


B. Firefighter B


C. Both


C. None

A

What is meant by heavy fire loading?



A. heavy equipment on materials on a building


B. large amount of combustible materials in an area of a building


C. combustible furnishings ans finishes in a building


D. heavy timbers and masonry trusses that support a building

B

Heavy content fire loading, combustible furnishings and finished contribute to fire spread and smoke production. Most effective defense against these hazards are:



A. fire indicating devices


B. fire initiating devices


C. proper inspection and code enforcement


D. fire sprinkler systems

C

What tactic is essential for slowing fire spread in buildings with large open spaces such as churches, warehouses, etc.?



A. horizontal ventilation


B. vertical ventilation


C. exterior attack


D. indirect attack

B

The time it takes for a building to collapse under fire conditions will vary with:



A. fire severity


B. type of construction


C. the presence of heavy industrial equipment on upper floors


D. A, B, C are correct

D

Which of the following is not an indicator of potential building collapse?



A. fire beneath floors that support heavy machinery or other extreme weight loads


B. deteriorated mortar between the masonry


C. walls that appear to be leaning


D. large amount of steam coming from ventilation openings

D

Which is not an indicator of potential building collapse?



A. prolonged fire exposure to structural members


B. bricks or blocks falling from building


C. structural members pulling away from the building


D. A, B, C are correct

D

Upon arrival at the fire scene of a fully involved building fire, a FF observes large metal stairs mounted on the exterior walls and angle iron straps at the corners. The FF should:



A. disregard such decorative hardware in his/her assessment


B. take special precautions in respect for possible building collapse


C. use these cut-in areas in the event that breaching is required


D. avoid this section of the building since this reinforcement indicates the possible storage of explosives

B

Which FF operation can increase the chance of building collapse?



A. forcible entry


B. improper vertical ventilation techniques that can weaken the structure


C. poorly conducted loss control techniques can damage supporting members


D. None of the above

B

One of the most serious building construction hazards facing FF today is



A. increased use of noncombustible materials


B. increased use of lightweight and trussed support systems


C. heavy content of fire loading


D. presence of combustible furnishings and finishes

B

Where would FF's expect to find lightweight construction?



A. small commercial buildings, houses and apartments


B. industrial buildings


C. hotels


D. warehouses

A

Wodden trusses and I-Beam supports are commonly made from:



A. 1x3 or 1x4 inch boards


B. 2x3 or 2x4 inch boards


C. 2x6 or 2x8 inch boards


D. 3x6 or 3x8 inch boards

B

In lightweight wood truss construction, about how deep do gusset plates penetrate into the wood?



A. one half of an inch


B. three-fourths of an inch


C. one inch


D. one and one fourth inch

B

Wooden I-Beams have fire resistive characteristics similar to:



A. heavy timber


B. wooden trusses


C. masonry


D. insulated steel

B

The type of truss supporting a rounded roof is a :



A. glue-lam


B. radial


C. elliptical


D. bowstring

D

This truss can be identified by its rounded appearance and may be hidden by square-end parapets



A. horizontal stress bearing


B. bowstring


C. tubular welded steel


D. radial

B

As FF's approach a structure that is going to be searched, they should:



A. familiarize themselves with the type of building construction


B. complete 360 exam of the building first


C. have several rapid intervention teams readily available


D. not enter until building has been ventilated

A

What are building construction classifications based upon?



A. fire-resistance rating requirements of certain structural members and the types of materials used in construction


B. fire resistance rating of certain structural members and type of occupancy of the building


C. profession of person using the building and fire resistance rating of structural members


D. fire classification of the material inside the building and type of work being inducted by person within the building

A