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4-1. Chapter 4 Quiz. Name: Date: Directions: Write the correct letter on the blank before each question. Objective 1: ______ 1. Which of the following is the most ...
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Building Construction

Chapter 4 Quiz Name:

Date:

Directions: Write the correct letter on the blank before each question.

Objective 1: Describe common building materials. ________

1.

Which of the following is the most common building material used in North America and is the main component of a variety of structural assemblies? (141) A. B. C. D.

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2.

Rapid cooling, which can occur when water is used to extinguish a fire, may cause ___ materials to crack. (142) A. B. C. D.

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3.

4.

wood gypsum masonry fiberglass

Which of the following common building materials is often used in the construction of fire walls? (142) A. B. C. D.

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Wood Masonry Cast iron Reinforced concrete

Fiberglass Wood Masonry Cast iron

Applying water to burning ___ minimizes damage by stopping the charring process, which reduces its strength. (142) A. B. C. D.

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steel wood gypsum masonry

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Which of the following common building materials is rarely used in modern construction and was historically fastened in large sections to the masonry on the front of buildings? (143) A. B. C. D.

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6.

Firefighters should look for cracks and spalling of ___ surfaces. (144) A. B. C. D.

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8.

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steel gypsum cast iron wood

Which of the following common building materials is internally fortified with rebar or wire mesh? (144) A. B. C. D.

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Steel Wood Cast iron Reinforced concrete

Firefighters should consider that elongating ___ can actually push out load-bearing walls and cause a collapse. (144) A. B. C. D.

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glass wood cast iron reinforced concrete

Which of the following is the primary material used for structural support in the construction of large modern buildings? (143) A. B. C. D.

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Steel Glass Gypsum Cast iron

Wood Cast iron Masonry Reinforced concrete

A primary concern with the use of ___ is that bolts or other connections that hold it to the building can fail, causing these sections to come crashing down. (143) A. B. C. D.

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wood cast iron glass/fiberglass reinforced concrete Chapter Quiz 4-2

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Which of the following is an inorganic product from which plaster and wallboards are constructed? (145) A. B. C. D.

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If heated, ___ may crack and shatter when it is struck by a cold fire stream. (145) A. B. C. D.

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steel glass gypsum reinforced concrete

Which of the following common building materials is used in sheet form for doors and windows? (145) A. B. C. D.

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Glass Wood Gypsum Fiberglass

Glass Wood Cast iron Fiberglass

In areas where ___ has failed, the structural members behind it will be subjected to higher temperatures and could fail as a result. (145) A. B. C. D.

steel gypsum cast iron fiberglass

Objective 2: Describe construction types and the effect fire has on the structural integrity of the construction type. ________ 15.

Which of the following types of construction has exterior walls, loadbearing walls, floors, roofs, and supports made completely or partially of wood or other approved materials of smaller dimensions than those used for heavy timber construction? (149) A. B. C. D.

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Type Type Type Type

II III IV V

Chapter Quiz 4-3

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Which of the following types of construction requires that exterior walls and structural members be made of noncombustible or limited combustible materials and interior structural members are completely or partially constructed of wood of smaller dimensions than that required for heavy timber construction? (148) A. B. C. D.

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I II IV V

Type Type Type Type

I II IV V

Which of the following types of construction is similar to fire-resistive construction except that the structural components lack the insulation or other protection of Type I construction? (147) A. B. C. D.

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Type Type Type Type

Which of the following types of construction requires that interior structural members are made of solid or laminated wood large enough to be considered heavy timber, with no concealed spaces? (148) A. B. C. D.

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I II III IV

Which of the following types of construction maintains its structural integrity during a fire, which is intended to allow occupants time to exit the building? (146) A. B. C. D.

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Type Type Type Type

Type Type Type Type

II III IV V

The primary fire concerns in ___ construction are the contents of the structure and the interior finishes. (146) A. B. C. D.

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Type Type Type Type

I III IV V

Chapter Quiz 4-4

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Building Construction

The primary fire concern in ___ construction is the problem of fire and smoke spreading through concealed spaces. (148) A. B. C. D.

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Type Type Type Type

II III IV V

Which of the following types of construction presents almost unlimited potential for fire extension within the building of origin and to nearby structures, particularly if the nearby structures are also wood-frame construction? (149) A. B. C. D.

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I II III V

Which of the following types of construction has a fire-resistance rating on all parts of the structure including exterior and interior load-bearing walls and building materials? (147) A. B. C. D.

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Type Type Type Type

Type Type Type Type

I II III V

The primary fire hazard in ___ construction is the massive amount of combustible contents presented by the structural timbers in addition to the contents of the building. (148) A. B. C. D.

Type Type Type Type

II III IV V

Objective 3: Identify the primary strengths and weaknesses of construction types. ________ 25.

Which of the following types of construction confines fire well? (147) A. B. C. D.

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Type Type Type Type

II III IV V

Chapter Quiz 4-5

Firefighter I

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Building Construction

Which of the following types of construction resists collapse due to flame impingement of heavy beams? (149) A. B. C. D.

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Type Type Type Type

II III IV V

Type Type Type Type

I II III IV

One weakness of Type I construction is: (146) A. B. C. D.

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I II III V

Which of the following types of construction is impervious to water damage? (146) A. B. C. D.

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Type Type Type Type

Which of the following types of construction is resistant to collapse from earthquakes due to light weight and flexibility? (150) A. B. C. D.

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I II III IV

Which of the following types of construction is relatively easy to vertically ventilate? (148) A. B. C. D.

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Type Type Type Type

it is difficult to ventilate during a fire. it is susceptible to rapid interior flame spread. steel components are subject to weakening by fire. it is susceptible to total collapse due to fire or explosion.

One weakness of Type II construction is: (147) A. B. C. D.

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it is susceptible to water damage. it is easy to ventilate during a fire. it is susceptible to rapid flame spread from outside. steel components are subject to weakening by rust and corrosion.

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Building Construction

One weakness of Type III construction is: (148) A. B. C. D.

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One weakness of Type IV construction is: (149) A. B. C. D.

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the presence of massive debris following collapse. it is susceptible to total collapse due to fire or explosion. interior structural members are vulnerable to fire involvement. steel components are subject to weakening by rust and corrosion.

the presence of massive debris following collapse. potential for flame spread to other nearby structures. it is susceptible to total collapse due to fire or explosion. steel components are subject to weakening by rust and corrosion.

One weakness of Type V construction is: (150) A. B. C. D.

it is susceptible to water damage. the floors, ceilings, and walls retain heat. fire spread potential through concealed spaces. steel components are subject to weakening by fire.

Objective 4: Describe dangerous building conditions created by a fire or by actions taken while trying to extinguish a fire. ________ 35.

What is fire load? (152) A. B. C. D.

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The length of time a building will take to burn completely The amount of heat produced in an area when flashover occurs The maximum heat that can be produced if all the combustible materials in a given area burn A designation based on type of construction, age of building, and amount of combustible furnishings in a building

Which of the following contributes to the spread and intensity of a fire? (153) A. B. C. D.

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Roof supports Roof coverings Location of exits Location of hydrants

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Firefighter I

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Which of the following conditions make a building susceptible to collapse? (153) A. B. C. D.

Atmospheric conditions Age of the building Wooden floors and ceilings Height of the building

Objective 5: Identify indicators of building collapse. ________ 38.

Which of the following is an indicator of building collapse? (156) A. B. C. D.

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Unusual creaks and cracking noises Height of the building Flames breaking through roof covering Absence of tie rods and stars

Which of the following is NOT an indicator of building collapse? (155156) A. B. C. D.

Walls that appear to be leaning Structural members separating from roof Excess smoke coming from the building Structural members that appear to be distorted

Objective 6: List actions to take when imminent building collapse is suspected. ________ 40.

Which of the following is NOT an action to be taken when imminent building collapse is suspected? (156) A. B. C. D.

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Exit the building. Clear the collapse zone. Place a manned master stream device in the collapse zone. Inform Command and others inside the building of the situation.

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Objective 7: Describe hazards associated with lightweight and truss construction. ________ 41.

Unprotected lightweight steel and wooden trusses will fail after ___ minutes of exposure to fire. (156) A. B. C. D.

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The critical temperature at which steel trusses can fail from exposure to heat alone without any flames is: (156) A. B. C. D.

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welded soldered end-nailed corner-nailed

When used in lightweight construction, wooden I-beams have characteristics similar to: (156) A. B. C. D.

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500°F (260ºC). 750°F (399ºC). 1,000°F (538ºC). 1,250°F (677ºC).

Unless ___, metal gusset plates in wooden trusses can warp and fail quickly when exposed to heat. (156) A. B. C. D.

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1 to 5 5 to 10 10 to 15 15 to 20

steel trusses. wooden trusses. concrete trusses. fiberglass trusses.

Which of the following actions should firefighters take when dealing with truss-containing buildings exposed to fire conditions for longer than 5 minutes? (158) A. B. C. D.

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Attack the fire from the roof. Do not enter the building to attack the fire. Enter and proceed to extinguish the flames. Do not treat the situation any differently than other types of buildings.

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