Chapter 3: Building Construction Exam
Questions and Verified Answers 2025-
2026 latest update.
With regard to local building codes, firefighters should be aware that: (78) [4.3.12]
local building codes must be modeled after the International Building Code.
most jurisdictions lack formalized building code requirements.
an AHJ can amend model building codes to meet local needs.
building codes are standardized across the United States and Canada. - n
Ans✔
an AHJ can amend model building codes to meet local needs.
Qs
Type ______ can be expected to remain structurally stable longer than other types
during a fire. (78) [4.3.12]
IV
I
II
III - n
Ans✔
I
Qs
When responding to a fire in a Type I construction building, firefighters should be
aware that: (78) [4.3.12]
industrial glues used in the construction process are highly flammable.
steel structural members are likely to fail quickly under fire conditions.
the building will be vulnerable to rapid structural collapse.
the roof may be extremely difficult to penetrate. - n
Ans✔
,the roof may be extremely difficult to penetrate.
Qs
Type Il construction buildings are composed of: (79) [4.3.12]
large-dimensioned lumber or laminated wood.
noncombustible materials that do not add to the fuel load.
prefabricated wood components.
metal and wood components that increase the fuel load. - n
Ans✔
noncombustible materials that do not add to the fuel load.
Qs
In a Type Ill construction building, the interior walls, columns, beams, floors, and
roofs are completely or partially constructed of: (79) [4.3.12]
wood.
steel.
gypsum.
concrete. - n
Ans✔
wood.
Qs
What condition often found in Type Ill construction buildings is likely to negatively
influence fire behavior? (79) [4.3.12]
Void spaces between wall studs
Reinforced concrete columns and decorative arches
Concrete roofs that are difficult to penetrate
Large-dimensioned wood beams - n
Ans✔
Void spaces between wall studs
, Qs
Which characteristic of Type IV construction buildings can contribute to the
intensity of a fire once it starts? (81) [4.3.12]
High concentration of wood
Precast concrete columns
Unprotected steel framing members
Many voids or concealed spaces - n
Ans✔
High concentration of wood
Qs
Type IV buildings are resistant to structural collapse because of the: (81) [4.3.12]
use of noncombustible interior finishes.
mass of the heavy timber structural members.
thickness of the reinforced concrete walls.
use of open-web floor joists. - n
Ans✔
mass of the heavy timber structural members.
Qs
Which construction classification includes buildings with exterior load bearing walls
composed entirely of wood and is commonly referred to as wood frame
construction? (81) [4.3.12]
Type V
Type III
Type IV
Type II - n
Ans✔
Type V
Questions and Verified Answers 2025-
2026 latest update.
With regard to local building codes, firefighters should be aware that: (78) [4.3.12]
local building codes must be modeled after the International Building Code.
most jurisdictions lack formalized building code requirements.
an AHJ can amend model building codes to meet local needs.
building codes are standardized across the United States and Canada. - n
Ans✔
an AHJ can amend model building codes to meet local needs.
Qs
Type ______ can be expected to remain structurally stable longer than other types
during a fire. (78) [4.3.12]
IV
I
II
III - n
Ans✔
I
Qs
When responding to a fire in a Type I construction building, firefighters should be
aware that: (78) [4.3.12]
industrial glues used in the construction process are highly flammable.
steel structural members are likely to fail quickly under fire conditions.
the building will be vulnerable to rapid structural collapse.
the roof may be extremely difficult to penetrate. - n
Ans✔
,the roof may be extremely difficult to penetrate.
Qs
Type Il construction buildings are composed of: (79) [4.3.12]
large-dimensioned lumber or laminated wood.
noncombustible materials that do not add to the fuel load.
prefabricated wood components.
metal and wood components that increase the fuel load. - n
Ans✔
noncombustible materials that do not add to the fuel load.
Qs
In a Type Ill construction building, the interior walls, columns, beams, floors, and
roofs are completely or partially constructed of: (79) [4.3.12]
wood.
steel.
gypsum.
concrete. - n
Ans✔
wood.
Qs
What condition often found in Type Ill construction buildings is likely to negatively
influence fire behavior? (79) [4.3.12]
Void spaces between wall studs
Reinforced concrete columns and decorative arches
Concrete roofs that are difficult to penetrate
Large-dimensioned wood beams - n
Ans✔
Void spaces between wall studs
, Qs
Which characteristic of Type IV construction buildings can contribute to the
intensity of a fire once it starts? (81) [4.3.12]
High concentration of wood
Precast concrete columns
Unprotected steel framing members
Many voids or concealed spaces - n
Ans✔
High concentration of wood
Qs
Type IV buildings are resistant to structural collapse because of the: (81) [4.3.12]
use of noncombustible interior finishes.
mass of the heavy timber structural members.
thickness of the reinforced concrete walls.
use of open-web floor joists. - n
Ans✔
mass of the heavy timber structural members.
Qs
Which construction classification includes buildings with exterior load bearing walls
composed entirely of wood and is commonly referred to as wood frame
construction? (81) [4.3.12]
Type V
Type III
Type IV
Type II - n
Ans✔
Type V
