the construction of large buildings?
a.Steel
b.Iron
c.Concrete
d.Masonry
The most common building material used in North b.wood.
America and the primary component of many structural
assemblies is:
a.masonry.
b.wood.
c.metal.
d.plastic.
,How can HVAC systems affect tactical ventilation c.They may move heated air and products of combustion from an involved
operations during a fire? compartment to other compartments within the structure
a.They may filter out harmful carcinogens in the
atmosphere while firefighters address the fire
b.They may help cool off areas with high temperatures
c.They may move heated air and products of combustion
from an involved compartment to other compartments
within the structure
d.They may produce excess steam, affecting responders'
vision
Collapse potential increases in the fire growth stage as b.heat increases
_____ in the upper levels of the space.
.heat decreases
b.heat increases
c.soot gathers
d.smoke gathers
, Which of the five construction types is least likely to c.Type I
collapse?
a.Type V
b.Type III
c.Type I
d.Type II
Gypsum is unique because it absorbs a great deal of heat a.high water content.
due to its:
a.high water content.
b.surface-area-to-volume ratio.
c.aerated construction.
d.heat-absorbent coating.
What is an indicator of structural instability or collapse? d.Chunks of ceiling tiles or plaster falling from above
a.The smell of ash
b.A rapid decrease in temperature
c.A rapid increase in temperature
d.Chunks of ceiling tiles or plaster falling from above