IFSTA COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION TEST
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ Type I (fire-resistive). Answer: Type I construction provides the
highest level of protection from fire spread as well as structural
collapse.
◉ Reinforced concrete. Answer: A type of concrete that is
strengthened with steel bars or mesh.
◉ Precast concrete. Answer: Concrete elements that are cast in a
controlled environment and transported to the construction site.
◉ Protected steel. Answer: Steel that is treated to resist fire damage.
◉ Type II (noncombustible). Answer: Composed of materials that will
not contribute to fire development or spread.
◉ Type III (ordinary construction). Answer: Commonly found in
mercantile, business, and residential structures and older schools.
◉ Void spaces. Answer: Spaces inside wooden channels that roof and
truss systems create between wall studs.
, ◉ Type IV (heavy timber). Answer: Characterized by the use of large-
dimensioned lumber or laminated wood.
◉ Glue-laminated beams. Answer: Beams made of layers of wood
glued together, which may fail when exposed to fire.
◉ Type V (wood frame). Answer: The exterior load-bearing walls are
composed entirely of wood.
◉ Factory built homes. Answer: Structures that are partially or
completely built in a factory and shipped to the location.
◉ Manufactured (mobile) homes. Answer: The most common type of
factory built homes, almost completely prefabricated prior to delivery.
◉ Fire loss reductions. Answer: Attributed to construction
requirements including smoke alarms and flame retardant materials.
◉ Modular homes. Answer: Must comply with the same local
building codes as site-built homes.
◉ Panelized homes. Answer: Assembled on-site from pre-constructed
panels made of foam insulation sandwiched between plywood.
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ Type I (fire-resistive). Answer: Type I construction provides the
highest level of protection from fire spread as well as structural
collapse.
◉ Reinforced concrete. Answer: A type of concrete that is
strengthened with steel bars or mesh.
◉ Precast concrete. Answer: Concrete elements that are cast in a
controlled environment and transported to the construction site.
◉ Protected steel. Answer: Steel that is treated to resist fire damage.
◉ Type II (noncombustible). Answer: Composed of materials that will
not contribute to fire development or spread.
◉ Type III (ordinary construction). Answer: Commonly found in
mercantile, business, and residential structures and older schools.
◉ Void spaces. Answer: Spaces inside wooden channels that roof and
truss systems create between wall studs.
, ◉ Type IV (heavy timber). Answer: Characterized by the use of large-
dimensioned lumber or laminated wood.
◉ Glue-laminated beams. Answer: Beams made of layers of wood
glued together, which may fail when exposed to fire.
◉ Type V (wood frame). Answer: The exterior load-bearing walls are
composed entirely of wood.
◉ Factory built homes. Answer: Structures that are partially or
completely built in a factory and shipped to the location.
◉ Manufactured (mobile) homes. Answer: The most common type of
factory built homes, almost completely prefabricated prior to delivery.
◉ Fire loss reductions. Answer: Attributed to construction
requirements including smoke alarms and flame retardant materials.
◉ Modular homes. Answer: Must comply with the same local
building codes as site-built homes.
◉ Panelized homes. Answer: Assembled on-site from pre-constructed
panels made of foam insulation sandwiched between plywood.
