IFSTA 7 - Chapter 3 Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers

IFSTA 7 - Chapter 3 Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers With regard to local building codes, firefighters should be aware that: (78) [4.3.12] A. an AHJ can amend model building codes to meet local needs. B. most jurisdictions lack formalized building code requirements. C. building codes are standardized across the United States and Canada. D. local building codes must be modeled after the International Building Code®. A Type can be expected to remain structurally stable longer than other types during a fire. (78) [4.3.12] A. I B. II C. III D. IV A When responding to a fire in a Type I construction building, firefighters should be aware that: (78) [4.3.12] A. the roof may be extremely difficult to penetrate. B. the building will be vulnerable to rapid structural collapse. C. steel structural members are likely to fail quickly under fire conditions. D. industrial glues used in the construction process are highly flammable. A Type II construction buildings are composed of: (79) [4.3.12] A. prefabricated wood components. B. large-dimensioned lumber or laminated wood. C. metal and wood components that increase the fuel load. D. noncombustible materials that do not add to the fuel load. D In a Type III construction building, the interior walls, columns, beams, floors, and roofs are completely or partially constructed of: (79) [4.3.12] A. steel. B. wood. C. gypsum. D. concrete. B What condition often found in Type III construction buildings is likely to negatively influence fire behavior? (79) [4.3.12] A. Void spaces between wall studs B. Large-dimensioned wood beams C. Concrete roofs that are difficult to penetrate D. Reinforced concrete columns and decorative arches A Type IV buildings are resistant to structural collapse because of the: (81) [4.3.12] A. use of open-web floor joists. B. use of noncombustible interior finishes. C. thickness of the reinforced concrete walls. D. mass of the heavy timber structural members. D Which characteristic of Type IV construction buildings can contribute to the intensity of a fire once it starts? (81) [4.3.12] A. Precast concrete columns B. High concentration of wood C. Many voids or concealed spaces D. Unprotected steel framing members B Which construction classification includes buildings with exterior load bearing walls composed entirely of wood and is commonly referred to as wood frame construction? (81) [4.3.12] A. Type II B. Type III C. Type IV D. Type V D Type V construction buildings may have a veneer of stucco, brick, or stone that: (81) [4.3.12] A. provides little fire protection. B. offers the appearance of a Type I building. C. significantly enhances the structural support. D. produces dark smoke and adds to the fire load. A The most common type of factory built home that firefighters will encounter is the A. mobile B. pre-cut C. modular D. panelized A What is one construction requirement of newer factory built homes that has helped to reduce fire loss and residential fatalities? (83) [4.3.12]