Chapter 4 Flashcards by Marlie Gilbert

What roof type is frequently penetrated by chimneys, shafts and skylights?

Select one:

a. Flat
b. Shed
c. Pitched
d. Arched

a.Flat

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According to the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) heavy timber construction avoids:

Select one:

a. using flame-retardant materials.
b. using noncombustible materials.
c. having open crawl spaces.
d. concealed spaces under floors and roofs.

d.concealed spaces under floors and roofs.

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What part of the roof extends from wall to wall on a flat roof?

Select one:

a. Horizontal joists
b. Top and bottom chords
c. Beams
d. Webbing

c.Beams

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What type of stairs uses a ventilation system activated by automatic fire or smoke detection?

Select one:

a. Smokeproof stair enclosures
b. Protected stairs
c. Access stairs
d. Fire escapes

a.Smokeproof stair enclosures

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What building component is designed to provide drainage, support snow accumulation, and resist the effects of wind?

Select one:

a. Foundation
b. Roof
c. Floor/Ceiling
d. Wall

b.Roof

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What type of door protects openings in fire-rate walls?

Select one:

a. Fire door
b. Solid-core door
c. Hollow-core door
d. Metal door

a.Fire door

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In what construction type are exterior load-bearing walls composed entirely of wood?

Select one:

a. Type V
b. Type I
c. Type III
d. Type IV

a.Type V

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What building component may be an assembly of studs with exterior materials on the outside and an interior covering on the inside?

Select one:

a. Floor/Ceiling
b. Foundation
c. Roof
d. Wall

d.Wall

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The critical temperature for steel can be reached at ceiling level from:

Select one:

a. heat from other spaces in the structure.
b. the steam from fire suppression efforts.
c. the rising heat and smoke in the room.
d. construction materials that burn quickly.

c.the rising heat and smoke in the room.

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The use of prefabricated wood truss systems in Type V construction creates:

Select one:

a. a large, open void between floors.
b. holes for utility lines.
c. small openings for crawl spaces.
d. a closed channel system between floors.

a.a large, open void between floors.

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Which of the following metals will be affected by heat more rapidly than steel?

Select one:

a. Aluminum
b. Copper
c. Lead
d. Tin

a.Aluminum

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Type III construction requires exterior walls and structural members to be constructed of:

Select one:

a. large-dimension lumber.
b. noncombustible materials.
c. wood and metal.
d. steel and masonry.

b.noncombustible materials.

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Laminated timber, medium density fiberboard (MDF), and finger-jointed timber are all examples of what common building material?

Select one:

a. Composite material
b. Lath and plaster
c. Metal
d. Plastic

a.Composite material

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Which of the following is the most common building material in North America?

Select one:

a. Masonry
b. Metal
c. Wood
d. Lath and Plaster

c.Wood

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Ventilating a rain roof will not remove smoke until:

Select one:

a. security measures are removed.
b. the original roof is penetrated.
c. the dead load is mitigated.
d. sheeting layers are pierced.

b.the original roof is penetrated.

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What construction type is composed of materials that will not contribute to fire development or spread?

Select one:

a. Type II
b. Type I
c. Type III
d. Type IV

a.Type II

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Which of the following buildings may be exempt from local building codes?

Select one:

a. Business structures
b. School buildings
c. Industrial factories
d. Factory-built (mobile) homes

d.Factory-built (mobile) homes

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In which roof style does the design depend on exterior walls to support its weight?

Select one:

a. Pitched
b. Arched
c. Sawtooth
d. Flat

b.Arched

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Which of the following BEST describes who determines a structure’s construction classification type?

Select one:

a. Contractor, architect, city official
b. Architect, structural engineer, contractor
c. Structural engineer, contractor, city official
d. City official, property owner, contractor

b.Architect, structural engineer, contractor

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What type of roof contains panels that retain electricity even when off?

Select one:

a. Cold roof
b. Green roof
c. Rain roof
d. Photovoltaic (Solar) roof

d.Photovoltaic (Solar) roof

Which of the following doors has the advantage of eliminating door swing that might interfere with use of interior space?

Select one:

a. Revolving door
b. Sliding door
c. Vertical door
d. Folding door

b.Sliding door

What building component may be mounted over doors and windows to prevent illegal entry?

Select one:

a. Truss assemblies
b. Security bars or grilles
c. Plywood sheathings
d. Solar energy panels

b.Security bars or grilles

Which of the following BEST describes walls that support the weight of a structure or structural components?

Select one:

a. Penetrating walls
b. Non-load-bearing walls
c. Load-bearing walls
d. Fire walls

c.Load-bearing walls

What part of the roof is exposed to weather?

Select one:

a. Coverings
b. Penetrations and openings
c. Decks
d. Supports

a.Coverings

What type of movable window has a side-hinged sash, usually installed to swing outward? Select one: a. Horizontal sliding b. Double-hung c. Single-hung d. Casement

d.Casement

Additions to the structure, replacing fire escapes with enclosed stairways, and removing non-load-bearing walls are all types of: Select one: a. nonpermitted structural modifications. b. security measures. c. roof obstructions. d. permitted structural modifications.

d.permitted structural modifications.

Which of the following movable windows includes a large number of narrow overlapping glass sections that swing outward? Select one: a. Pivoting b. Awning c. Projecting d. Jalousie

d.Jalousie

What building component is designed to support the weight of a building and all its contents? Select one: a. Floor/Ceiling b. Foundation c. Roof d. Wall

b.Foundation

Manufactured homes built before 1976 have less ___ than those of current construction: Select one: a. content load b. fire resistance c. building restrictions d. lightweight constructio

b.fire resistance

Green wood has a high ___ that affects burn rate. Select one: a. failure temperature b. spalling point c. moisture content d. heat resistance

c.moisture content

What occupancy type contains multiple occupancy or use groups? Select one: a. Type I b. Type III c. Single-use d. Separated use

d.Separated use

Doors are classified by: Select one: a. where they are located in a structure. b. what material they are made of. c. the way they operate. d. who the original designer was.

c.the way they operate.

Which of the following building materials absorbs heat as moisture evaporates? Select one: a. Gypsum b. Lath and plaster c. Metal d. Reinforced concrete

a.Gypsum

What part of a roof's construction can be manufactured from smaller pieces of wood or light gauge steel? Select one: a. Lightweight construction support system b. Box beams c. Metal gusset plates d. I-beams

a.Lightweight construction support system

What type of door design can prevent movement of hose or equipment into a building? Select one: a. Vertical door b. Folding door c. Revolving door d. Sliding door

c.Revolving door

What type of common building material includes bricks, stones, and concrete blocks? Select one: a. Lath and Plaster b. Wood c. Metal d. Masonry

d.Masonry

What type of roof is used to prevent ice damming? Select one: a. Rain roof b. Photovoltaic (Solar) roof c. Cold roof d. Green roof

c.Cold roof

The locations of bathrooms and mechanical spaces can be indicated by roof: Select one: a. decks. b. supports. c. penetrations and openings. d. coverings.

c.penetrations and openings.

Which of the following can be the result of rapidly cooling cast iron with water? Select one: a. It may crack or shatter. b. It may elongate as much as 4 inches (100 mm). c. It may gain tensile strength. d. It may lose small portions from the surface.

a.It may crack or shatter.

A ___ occupancy type must meet the building code for its intended use. Select one: a. Type I b. Type III c. single-use d. separated use

c.single-use

What type of door may be required by building codes to be constructed of tempered material that resists breakage? Select one: a. Glass door b. Fire door c. Panel door d. Metal door

a.Glass door

The interior elements in what type of construction are made of solid or laminated wood with no concealed space? Select one: a. Type V b. Type IV c. Type III d. Type II

b.Type IV

Steel structural members lengthen as much as 4 inches (100 mm) when heated to: Select one: a. 500°F (260°C). b. 900°F (482°C). c. 300°F (149°C). d. 1,000°F (538°C).

d.1,000°F (538°C).

What type of stairs typically connects no more than two levels if not required as part of the means of egress? Select one: a. Protected stairs b. Unprotected stairs c. Access stairs d. Exterior stairs

c.Access stairs

What building component's construction varies depending on its level? Select one: a. Roof b. Floor/Ceiling c. Foundation d. Wall

b.Floor/Ceiling

What part of the window is composed of a sill, side jamb, and head jamb? Select one: a. Head b. Pane c. Frame d. Sash

c.Frame

Which of the following construction types has walls, floors, and ceilings that must be able to resist fire for three to four hours? Select one: a. Type IV b. Type V c. Type I d. Type III

c.Type I

The International Building Code (IBC©) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA®) define construction type based on the performance of the construction when: Select one: a. a fire alarm system is activated. b. exposed to an earthquake. c. exposed to fire. d. a sprinkler system is activated.

c.exposed to fire.