Building Construction Midterm Review Questions With
Complete Solutions
_____ Which type of door should never be used in a path of
egress?
Glass doors
Swinging fire doors
Horizontal sliding doors
Correct! Rolling (overhead) doors
D
Fire doors provide a rated barrier that also functions as a(an)
____ in a fire wall.
A. parapet
B. opening
C. tied wall
D. partition
B
Ceilings are a concern during a fire because they:
A. promote the vertical spread of fire.
B. aesthetically conceal building utilities.
C. contribute to void space in a building.
D. may collapse immediately when exposed to fire.
C
Both NFPA® 286 and NFPA® 265 tests evaluate the fire
performance of wall textile coverings and give outcomes in the
,form of:
A. ratings from 1 to 5.
B. ratings from 1 to 10.
C. satisfactory or unsatisfactory.
C. combustible or noncombustible.
C
Conveyor systems are protected by features such as fire doors
and shutters because they can:
A. leak combustible liquids.
B. be extremely combustible.
C. often penetrates fire barriers.
D. serve as an access point for firefighters.
C
Which of the following statements about building types in a
community is MOST accurate?
A. All building types in a community pose the same hazards.
B. Buildings within a community are generally limited to two
construction types.
C. Buildings in a community generally have a limited range of
construction types.
D. Buildings in a community may represent a wide range of
construction types.
D
, Fire officials may actively be involved during which part of the
design and construction process?
A. Bid
B. Financing
C. Permitting
D. Building materials
C
The construction process requires:
A. a design-build plan.
B. fast-track construction.
C. Coordinating and scheduling.
D. a final building design before construction begins.
C
Which of the following statements regarding the renovation and
remodeling of a building is MOST accurate?
A. Older buildings are exempt from building codes.
B. Permits for the renovation or remodeling of a building are
required.
C. Structural modifications can be performed by a non-licensed
contractor.
D. A change in occupancy requires compliance with current
building codes.
B
Which of the following is a body of law that determines the
minimum standards that buildings must meet in the interest of
community safety and health?
Complete Solutions
_____ Which type of door should never be used in a path of
egress?
Glass doors
Swinging fire doors
Horizontal sliding doors
Correct! Rolling (overhead) doors
D
Fire doors provide a rated barrier that also functions as a(an)
____ in a fire wall.
A. parapet
B. opening
C. tied wall
D. partition
B
Ceilings are a concern during a fire because they:
A. promote the vertical spread of fire.
B. aesthetically conceal building utilities.
C. contribute to void space in a building.
D. may collapse immediately when exposed to fire.
C
Both NFPA® 286 and NFPA® 265 tests evaluate the fire
performance of wall textile coverings and give outcomes in the
,form of:
A. ratings from 1 to 5.
B. ratings from 1 to 10.
C. satisfactory or unsatisfactory.
C. combustible or noncombustible.
C
Conveyor systems are protected by features such as fire doors
and shutters because they can:
A. leak combustible liquids.
B. be extremely combustible.
C. often penetrates fire barriers.
D. serve as an access point for firefighters.
C
Which of the following statements about building types in a
community is MOST accurate?
A. All building types in a community pose the same hazards.
B. Buildings within a community are generally limited to two
construction types.
C. Buildings in a community generally have a limited range of
construction types.
D. Buildings in a community may represent a wide range of
construction types.
D
, Fire officials may actively be involved during which part of the
design and construction process?
A. Bid
B. Financing
C. Permitting
D. Building materials
C
The construction process requires:
A. a design-build plan.
B. fast-track construction.
C. Coordinating and scheduling.
D. a final building design before construction begins.
C
Which of the following statements regarding the renovation and
remodeling of a building is MOST accurate?
A. Older buildings are exempt from building codes.
B. Permits for the renovation or remodeling of a building are
required.
C. Structural modifications can be performed by a non-licensed
contractor.
D. A change in occupancy requires compliance with current
building codes.
B
Which of the following is a body of law that determines the
minimum standards that buildings must meet in the interest of
community safety and health?
