Chapter 3 Quiz C.C

What determines a building's construction type? (77)

• Structure size

• Occupancy type

• Construction materials and their fire resistance

• Presence of an automatic fire suppression system

Which type of building contruction provides the highest level of protection from fire and structural collapse? (78)

• Type I

• Type II

• Type IV

• Type V

Which type of building construction may have interior walls and beams constructed of wood, but requires that exterior walls be made of noncombustible or limited combustible materials? (79)

• Type I

• Type III

• Type IV

• TYPE V

Type IV buildings are constructed of: (80)

• Cast-in-place concrete

• Steel framing members

• Large-dimensioned lumber

• Prefabricated wood trusses

Which type of building construction is commonly encountered in single-family residences and is known as wood frame construction? (81)

• Type I

• Type II

• Type IV

• Type V

Which type of factory-built home is the least expensive, usually has wheels and a permanent steel undercarriage? (83)

• Log houses

• Mobile home

• Modular home

• Geodesic domes

What is a firefighter MOST likely to encounter in the space between a ceiling and a roof when performing ventilation? (85)

• Tin Tiles

• Insulation

• Lath and plaster

• Reinforced concrete

Fire walls are designed to: (85)

• Provide the highest form of fire resistance

• Prevent fire from spreading through void spaces

• Prevent the spread of fire between buildings or occupancy classifications

• Provide firefighters with protection from smoke and flames during interior operations

Stairs are a unique challenge for firefighters because they can: (87)

• Limit the means of occupant egress

• Increase the fire load within the structure

• Provide limited ventilation for the structure

• Provide a flow path for fire gases and smoke

Fires in basements are likely to become more hazardous than fires in other compartments because of: (87)

• Poor lighting

• Limited ventilation

• Communication difficulties

• Increased electrical hazards