Chapter 6 Building
Construction questions and
answers (verified for
accuracy)
Which term refers to how a building is used? - answer Occupancy
Which is a standard component of a CMU? - answer Steel
reinforcing rods
In a building fire, you observe warped steel structural members.
What is the first and safest action to take? - answer Immediately
clear the area
Which statement is correct about glass blocks in a wall? - answer
They are not used in load-bearing walls.
Which material is commonly used to protect steel and wood
structural members from fire? - answer Gypsum
What is another term for gypsum board? - answer Sheetrock
Fire-retardant wood is treated with: - answer mineral salts
Which is the term for plastics that will melt under fire conditions? -
answer Thermoplastics
Construction questions and
answers (verified for
accuracy)
Which term refers to how a building is used? - answer Occupancy
Which is a standard component of a CMU? - answer Steel
reinforcing rods
In a building fire, you observe warped steel structural members.
What is the first and safest action to take? - answer Immediately
clear the area
Which statement is correct about glass blocks in a wall? - answer
They are not used in load-bearing walls.
Which material is commonly used to protect steel and wood
structural members from fire? - answer Gypsum
What is another term for gypsum board? - answer Sheetrock
Fire-retardant wood is treated with: - answer mineral salts
Which is the term for plastics that will melt under fire conditions? -
answer Thermoplastics