IFSTA 7 - Chapter 16 - Building
Materials, Structural Collapse,
and Effects of Fire Suppression
Exam Questions and Answers
100% PASS
Other than fire suppression, which fireground activity can greatly affect a structure's chance
of collapse?
Select one:
a.Primary searches
b.Size-up
c.Rescue
d.Overhaul—ANSWER-d. Overhaul
Which building material is the most common in North America and is the main component
of many structural assemblies?
Select one:
a.Glass
,b.Vinyl
c.Metal
d.Wood—ANSWER-d. Wood
Which is an indicator of structural instability or impending structural collapse?
Select one:
a.Fires in concealed spaces or compartments
b.Water runoff from the interior of the structure
c.Charring on the floor or walls
d.Sagging, spongy roof—ANSWER-d. Sagging, spongy roof
When masonry components like brick and stone are exposed to fire and high temperatures,:
Select one:
a.there is little effect on the masonry.
b.the masonry will give off toxic gases and vapors.
c.there is a high risk of structural collapse.
d.the masonry will stay intact but lose its strength.—ANSWER-a. there is little effect on the
masonry.
When should collapse zones be established?
Select one:
a.Any time a Type I or Type II building is involved in fire
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, b.When there is a rapid intervention team available to monitor the collapse zone and
perform rescue
c.As soon as a fire in the structure reaches the incipient stage
d.When there is an indication that the structure has been weakened by prolonged exposure
to fire or heat—ANSWER-d. When there is an indication that the structure has been
weakened by prolonged exposure to fire or heat
In a _____ building, structural collapse is unlikely but will usually be localized instead of
structure-wide if it does occur.
Select one:
a.Type IV
b.Type I
c.Type V
d.Type II—ANSWER-b. Type I
Which type of building material can be highly combustible and produce toxic gases when
exposed to fire?
Select one:
a.Cinder blocks
b.Plaster
c.Gypsum
d.Engineered wood products—ANSWER-d. Engineered wood products
Materials, Structural Collapse,
and Effects of Fire Suppression
Exam Questions and Answers
100% PASS
Other than fire suppression, which fireground activity can greatly affect a structure's chance
of collapse?
Select one:
a.Primary searches
b.Size-up
c.Rescue
d.Overhaul—ANSWER-d. Overhaul
Which building material is the most common in North America and is the main component
of many structural assemblies?
Select one:
a.Glass
,b.Vinyl
c.Metal
d.Wood—ANSWER-d. Wood
Which is an indicator of structural instability or impending structural collapse?
Select one:
a.Fires in concealed spaces or compartments
b.Water runoff from the interior of the structure
c.Charring on the floor or walls
d.Sagging, spongy roof—ANSWER-d. Sagging, spongy roof
When masonry components like brick and stone are exposed to fire and high temperatures,:
Select one:
a.there is little effect on the masonry.
b.the masonry will give off toxic gases and vapors.
c.there is a high risk of structural collapse.
d.the masonry will stay intact but lose its strength.—ANSWER-a. there is little effect on the
masonry.
When should collapse zones be established?
Select one:
a.Any time a Type I or Type II building is involved in fire
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protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
, b.When there is a rapid intervention team available to monitor the collapse zone and
perform rescue
c.As soon as a fire in the structure reaches the incipient stage
d.When there is an indication that the structure has been weakened by prolonged exposure
to fire or heat—ANSWER-d. When there is an indication that the structure has been
weakened by prolonged exposure to fire or heat
In a _____ building, structural collapse is unlikely but will usually be localized instead of
structure-wide if it does occur.
Select one:
a.Type IV
b.Type I
c.Type V
d.Type II—ANSWER-b. Type I
Which type of building material can be highly combustible and produce toxic gases when
exposed to fire?
Select one:
a.Cinder blocks
b.Plaster
c.Gypsum
d.Engineered wood products—ANSWER-d. Engineered wood products
