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FF 1 Chapter 4

Building Construction

QuestionAnswer
Green Wood Wood with high moisture content
Oriented Strand Board (OSB) wooden structure panel formed by gluing and compressing wood strands together
Masonry Brick, Blocks, Stones, and unreinforced concrete products
Veneer walls Walls with a surface layer of attractive material laid over a base of common material
Spalling Expansion of excess moisture within masonry materials due to the exposure of heat and fire.
101. Which of the following is the most common building material in North America? A. Wood B. Metal C. Masonry D. Lath and Plaster A. Wood
102. Green wood has a high ___ that affects burn rate. A. spalling point B. heat resistance C. moisture content D. failure temperature C. moisture content
103. What type of common building material includes bricks, stones, and concrete blocks? A. Wood B. Metal C. Masonry D. Lath and Plaster C. Masonry
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). A. It may crack or shatter.
105. 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). D. 1,000°F (538°C).
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. A. the rising heat and smoke in the room.
107. Which of the following metals will be affected by heat more rapidly than steel? A. Tin B. Lead C. Copper D. Aluminum D. Aluminum
Lightweight Steel Truss Structural support made from a long steel bar that is bent at a 90 degree angle with flat or angular pieces welded to the top or bottom
Curtain wall A non load-bearing wall often of glass and steal, fixed to the outside of a building and serving especially as cladding
Rebar Short for reinforcing bar. these steel bars are placed in concrete forms before the cement is poured . adds strength to the concrete
108. Which of the following building materials absorbs heat as moisture evaporates? A. Metal B. Gypsum C. Lath and plaster D. Reinforced concrete B. Gypsum (drywall)
109. 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 D. Composite material
110. 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 C. Architect, structural engineer, contractor
111. 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 D. Factory-built (mobile) homes
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. A. exposed to fire.
Protected steel ural members that are covered with either a fire resistant spray-on fire proofing Steel struct
113. 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 A. Type I - Compartments can retain heat contributing to the potential for rapid fire development -roofs are extremely difficult to penetrate for vertical vent -Window may be non operating, causing them to be difficult to open
114. 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 B. Type II -1-2 hours fire resistance
115. 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. D. noncombustible materials.
Protected Steel Steel structural members that are covered with a fire resistant spray on fire proofing or fully encased in an underwriters system
Fire-Resistance Rating Rating assigned to a material or assembly after standardized testing by an independent testing organization; Identifies the amount of time a material or assembly will resist a typical fire, as measured on a standard time temperature curve.
Fire Stop Solid materials such as wood blocks used to limit the vertical or horizontal spread of fire and products of combustion in hollow walls, floors, ceilings. in penetrations for plumbing or electrical I instillantions, crawl spaces etc..
116. 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 C. Type IV
117. 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 D. Type V
118. 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. C. a large, open void between floors.
Load-Bearing wall Walls of a building that by design carry at least some part of the structural load of the building
Stud An upright post in the framework of a wall for supporting sheets of lath and plaster, wallboard, sheetrock etc..
119. Manufactured homes built before 1976 have less ___ than those of current construction: A. content load B. fire resistance C. building restrictions D. lightweight construction B. fire resistance
120. 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. D. concealed spaces under floors and roofs.
121. A ___ occupancy type must meet the building code for its intended use. A. Type I B. Type III C. single-use D. separated use C. single-use
122. What occupancy type contains multiple occupancy or use groups? A. Type I B. Type III C. Single-use D. Separated use D. Separated use
123. 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 C. Foundation
124. What building component’s construction varies depending on its level? A. Wall B. Roof C. Foundation D. Floor/Ceiling D. Floor/Ceiling
125. 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 A. Wall
126. 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 C. Load-bearing walls
127. 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 A. Roof
128. What roof type is frequently penetrated by chimneys, shafts and skylights? A. Flat B. Shed C. Pitched D. Arched A. Flat
129. In which roof style does the design depend on exterior walls to support its weight? A. Flat B. Pitched C. Arched D. Sawtooth C. Arched
130. 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 A. Beams
Non Load Bearing Wall Wall, Usually interior, that support only its own weight
Partition Wall Interior non-load bearing wall the separates a space into rooms.
Fire Wall Fire Rated wall with a specified degree of fire resistance, built of fire resistant materials and usually extending from the foundation up through the roof. designed to limit the spread of fire within a structure.
Party wall A load bearing wall shared by two adjacent structures.
Parapet Portion of the exterior walls of a building
Rafter Inclined beam that supports a roof, runs parallel to the slope of the roof and where the decking is attached
Gusset plates Metal or wooden plates used to connect and strengthen the joints of two or more separate components into a load bearing unit
Parallel Chord Truss A truss constructed with the top and bottom chord parallel. these trusses are used for floor joists in multistory buildings
131. 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 D. Lightweight construction support system
132. What part of the roof is exposed to weather? A. Decks B. Supports C. Coverings D. Penetrations and openings C. Coverings
133. The locations of bathrooms and mechanical spaces can be indicated by roof: A. decks. B. supports. C. coverings. D. penetrations and openings. D. penetrations and openings.
134. What type of roof is used to prevent ice damming? A. Rain roof B. Cold roof C. Green roof D. Photovoltaic (Solar) roof B. Cold roof
135. 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 D. Photovoltaic (Solar) roof
136. 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. C. the original roof is penetrated.
137. 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 D. Security bars or grilles
Joists Horizontal structural members used to support ceiling or floor.
Lightweight wood truss structural supports constructed of 2x3inch or 2x4 inch members that are connected by gusset plates.
Purlin Horizontal member between trusses that support the roof
Cockloft Concealed space between the top floor and the roof of the structure.
Dead load Weight of the structure, structural members, building components, and any features permanently attached to the building that are constant and mobile.
Rain Roof A Second Roof constructed over an existing roof.
138. 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. D. nonpermitted structural modifications.
139. 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 D. Unprotected stairs
140. 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 D. Smokeproof stair enclosures
141. 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. A. the way they operate.
142. 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 A. Sliding door
143. 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 D. Revolving door
144. 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 C. Glass door
145. What type of door protects openings in fire-rate walls? A. Fire door B. Metal door C. Solid-core door D. Hollow-core door A. Fire door
What part of the window is composed of a sill, side jamb, and head jamb? A. Sash B. Pane C. Head D. Frame D. Frame
147. 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 A. Casement
148. 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 A. Jalousie
4. Which of the following common building materials performs well under fire conditions but can lose strength through spalling? (138) A. Gypsum B. Lath and plaster C. Reinforced concrete D. Composite material C. Reinforced concrete
5. Which of the following construction types is considered to be the most collapse resistant? (144) A. Type I B. Type II C. Type IV D. Type V A. Type I (fire resistant), highest lvl of protection against fire speed & collapse. fire resistance rating 3-4 hrs - Type II (Noncombustible or limited combustible) fire resistance rating of 1-2 hrs - Type III (ordinary Construction) - Type IV (Heavy Timber/Mill Construction) Large dimension lumber - Type V (Wood or Stick Frame)
6. Which of the following construction types offers the appearance of Type III construction? (147) A. Type I B. Type II C. Type IV D. Type V D. Type V
7. Noncombustible construction as defined by the National Building Code of Canada achieves fire safety by: (151) A. using fire-resistant materials. B. avoiding concealed spaces under floors and roofs. C. placing limitations on sizes of wood structural methods. D. using noncombustible materials for structural members and other building assemblies. D. using noncombustible materials for structural members and other building assemblies.
8. What building component supports only its own weight and may divide two areas within a structure? (160) A. Flat roof B. Pitched roof C. Load-bearing wall D. Non-load-bearing wall D. Non-load-bearing wall
9. What part of a traditional wood-joisted roof tends to lose strength gradually when exposed to fire? (166) A. Webbing B. Parallel chord C. Solid wood joist D. Metal gusset plate C. Solid wood joist
10. What are the requirements for the two main types of occupancy classifications? (152) 1) Single use-structure must meet the building code requirement for its intended use. 2) Separated use-structures that contain multiple occupancies or groups must meet the requirements for each individual occupancy classification .
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