Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition - Chapter 3: Building Construction

Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition - Chapter 3: Building Construction Type I construction building are considered to be: A. More collapse resistant than other building types B. More likely to suffer structural damage due to the effects of fire C. The most common type of residential construction encountered by firefighters D. Hazardous due to the adhesives and industrial glues used during the construction process - ANSWER A. More collapse resistant than other building types Chapter 3 - page 78 Multi-story buildings with flat roofs usually have: A. Cast-in-place concrete roofs B. Roof decking made of corrugated steel C. The same structural system for the roof and the floors D. Different types of structural support systems for every floor - ANSWER C. The same structural system for the roof and the floors Chapter 3 - page 95 Which window component is the lowest horizontal member of the frame and supports the window hardware? A. Sill B. Sash C. Jamb D. Glazing - ANSWER A. Sill Chapter 3 - page 108 A fusible link on a swinging fire door depends on the heat from a fire to close, so: A. Firefighters should attempt to manually close the fire door when they encounter it B. A significant amount of smoke may flow through the door before the door is released C. The door will close much faster than doors that require a smoke detector to activate the closing mechanism D. The fire door is more easily tested than doors that require a smoke detector to activate the closing mechanism - ANSWER B. A significant amount of smoke may flow through the door before the door is released Chapter 3 - page 108