IIDA CHAPTERS 7-10 PRACTICE
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
LEED is sponsored by
a. NIBS.
b. USGBC.
c. ASHRAE.
d. CSI. - ANSWER b
The lobby of a building from the stair enclosure to the exterior door is called:
a. exit passageway.
b. exit access.
c. exit discharge.
d. exit refuge. - ANSWER c
There are a number of considerations that are important in designing a safe and
accessible residential bathroom. Which of the following is NOT a
consideration?
a. There should be at least 48 inches of clear space in front of a lavatory.
b. Ground fault circuit interrupters must be specified on all receptacles.
c. A mechanical ventilation system must be provided.
d. The minimum clearance from the center of the toilet to any obstruction is 16-
18 inches, minimum. - ANSWER c
What combination of combustible and non-combustible trim and decorations
are permissible in occupancies A, E, I, R-1 and R-2?
a. noncombustible 10%, combustible 5%
b. noncombustible unlimited, combustible 10%
c. noncombustible 20%, combustible 20%
,d. noncombustible 10%, combustible 30% - ANSWER b
Which of the following wall and partition assemblies is INCORRECT with
respect to the indicated fire rating?
a. wood 2x4 studs, 5/8" gypsum plaster on metal lath each side, 5 1/4" face-to-
face thickness = 1 hour fire resistance rating
b. noncombustible metal studs, two layers of 1/2" Type-X gypsum lath each
side, 3 5/8" face-to- face thickness = 2 hour fire resistance rating
c. noncombustible metal studs, 5/8" gypsum plaster on metal lath each side, 4
3/4" face-to-face thickness = 2 hour fire resistance rating
d. wood 2x4 studs, 5/8" Type-X gypsum wallboard each side, 4 3/4" face-to-
face thickness = 1 hour fire resistance rating - ANSWER c
Safety glass is required in which of the following conditions?
a. glazing in swinging doors, storm doors, or when the bottom edge of the pane
is less than 18" above the door
b. glazing in showers and bathtubs or when the pane is greater than 8 sf (9sf)
c. sidelites 30" (24") from a door frame and 60" above the floor
d. glazing in unframed swinging doors or when the pane is greater than 6 sf -
ANSWER a
The Life Safety Code has been developed by the National Fire Protection
Association and is specific in the following areas:
a. egress facilities, fire-protection equipment, smoke control, sprinklers
b. fire-protection equipment, smoke control, egress facilities
c. interior finishes, egress facilities, fire-protection equipment, smoke control
d. all of the above - ANSWER d
The principle test used to determine both the flame spread and smoke
development ratings
for building materials and interior finishes is the:
a. radiant panel test
b. Steiner tunnel test
c. corner test
d. CAL 133 - ANSWER b
,Which of the following tests are associated with vinyl wallcovering?
a. ASTM E-84 Steiner Tunnel test
b. Methenamine Pill test
c. the Chamber test
d. the Radiant Panel test - ANSWER a
Egress doorways shall have minimum clear and free width of __ and a
maximum door leaf of __.
a. 30" and 36" respectively
b. 32" and 36" respectively
c. 32" and 48" respectively
d. 36" and 38" respectively - ANSWER c
When calculating floor area of a building for egress considerations, which is
included in the net floor area of the building?
a. corridors
b. toilet rooms
c. kitchens
d. stairways - ANSWER c
Which is not considered part of the main egress system?
a. exit access
b. exit enclosure
c. exit
d. exit discharge - ANSWER b
What is one of the most commonly used flammability tests for building
construction, such as wall and ceiling assemblies?
a. UL
b. NFPA 358
c. ASTM E-84
d. ASTM E-119 - ANSWER d
, When discussing building limitations in the building code, the issue of
"protected" and "unprotected" is often a source of confusion. "Protected"
means:
a. the building uses an automatic sprinkler system
b. mill construction or heavy timers are used
c. a fire wall or party wall has been used
d. the structural elements of the building have been treated to increase their fire
resistance - ANSWER d
When completing an interior design furniture plan, it is important to give
consideration to any furnishings that could come close to the sprinkler heads of
the building. The codes require that any panels or furnishings be at least ___
away from the sprinkler head deflectors.
a. 9 inches
b. 12 inches
c. 15 inches
d. 18 inches - ANSWER d
Which of the following is NOT part of the fire suppression system?
a. smoke detectors (detection)
b. standpipes
c. sprinklers
d. fire extinguishers - ANSWER a
ASTM E-84 is also referred to as ___ and is used to rate ___.
a. Radient panel test - Floor covering
b. Steiner tunnel test - Wall and ceiling finishes
c. Pill test - Upholstery
d. Mattress test - Bedding - ANSWER b
Fire partitions, which include demising walls, typically require a ___-hour
rating?
a. 1/2-hour
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
LEED is sponsored by
a. NIBS.
b. USGBC.
c. ASHRAE.
d. CSI. - ANSWER b
The lobby of a building from the stair enclosure to the exterior door is called:
a. exit passageway.
b. exit access.
c. exit discharge.
d. exit refuge. - ANSWER c
There are a number of considerations that are important in designing a safe and
accessible residential bathroom. Which of the following is NOT a
consideration?
a. There should be at least 48 inches of clear space in front of a lavatory.
b. Ground fault circuit interrupters must be specified on all receptacles.
c. A mechanical ventilation system must be provided.
d. The minimum clearance from the center of the toilet to any obstruction is 16-
18 inches, minimum. - ANSWER c
What combination of combustible and non-combustible trim and decorations
are permissible in occupancies A, E, I, R-1 and R-2?
a. noncombustible 10%, combustible 5%
b. noncombustible unlimited, combustible 10%
c. noncombustible 20%, combustible 20%
,d. noncombustible 10%, combustible 30% - ANSWER b
Which of the following wall and partition assemblies is INCORRECT with
respect to the indicated fire rating?
a. wood 2x4 studs, 5/8" gypsum plaster on metal lath each side, 5 1/4" face-to-
face thickness = 1 hour fire resistance rating
b. noncombustible metal studs, two layers of 1/2" Type-X gypsum lath each
side, 3 5/8" face-to- face thickness = 2 hour fire resistance rating
c. noncombustible metal studs, 5/8" gypsum plaster on metal lath each side, 4
3/4" face-to-face thickness = 2 hour fire resistance rating
d. wood 2x4 studs, 5/8" Type-X gypsum wallboard each side, 4 3/4" face-to-
face thickness = 1 hour fire resistance rating - ANSWER c
Safety glass is required in which of the following conditions?
a. glazing in swinging doors, storm doors, or when the bottom edge of the pane
is less than 18" above the door
b. glazing in showers and bathtubs or when the pane is greater than 8 sf (9sf)
c. sidelites 30" (24") from a door frame and 60" above the floor
d. glazing in unframed swinging doors or when the pane is greater than 6 sf -
ANSWER a
The Life Safety Code has been developed by the National Fire Protection
Association and is specific in the following areas:
a. egress facilities, fire-protection equipment, smoke control, sprinklers
b. fire-protection equipment, smoke control, egress facilities
c. interior finishes, egress facilities, fire-protection equipment, smoke control
d. all of the above - ANSWER d
The principle test used to determine both the flame spread and smoke
development ratings
for building materials and interior finishes is the:
a. radiant panel test
b. Steiner tunnel test
c. corner test
d. CAL 133 - ANSWER b
,Which of the following tests are associated with vinyl wallcovering?
a. ASTM E-84 Steiner Tunnel test
b. Methenamine Pill test
c. the Chamber test
d. the Radiant Panel test - ANSWER a
Egress doorways shall have minimum clear and free width of __ and a
maximum door leaf of __.
a. 30" and 36" respectively
b. 32" and 36" respectively
c. 32" and 48" respectively
d. 36" and 38" respectively - ANSWER c
When calculating floor area of a building for egress considerations, which is
included in the net floor area of the building?
a. corridors
b. toilet rooms
c. kitchens
d. stairways - ANSWER c
Which is not considered part of the main egress system?
a. exit access
b. exit enclosure
c. exit
d. exit discharge - ANSWER b
What is one of the most commonly used flammability tests for building
construction, such as wall and ceiling assemblies?
a. UL
b. NFPA 358
c. ASTM E-84
d. ASTM E-119 - ANSWER d
, When discussing building limitations in the building code, the issue of
"protected" and "unprotected" is often a source of confusion. "Protected"
means:
a. the building uses an automatic sprinkler system
b. mill construction or heavy timers are used
c. a fire wall or party wall has been used
d. the structural elements of the building have been treated to increase their fire
resistance - ANSWER d
When completing an interior design furniture plan, it is important to give
consideration to any furnishings that could come close to the sprinkler heads of
the building. The codes require that any panels or furnishings be at least ___
away from the sprinkler head deflectors.
a. 9 inches
b. 12 inches
c. 15 inches
d. 18 inches - ANSWER d
Which of the following is NOT part of the fire suppression system?
a. smoke detectors (detection)
b. standpipes
c. sprinklers
d. fire extinguishers - ANSWER a
ASTM E-84 is also referred to as ___ and is used to rate ___.
a. Radient panel test - Floor covering
b. Steiner tunnel test - Wall and ceiling finishes
c. Pill test - Upholstery
d. Mattress test - Bedding - ANSWER b
Fire partitions, which include demising walls, typically require a ___-hour
rating?
a. 1/2-hour
