Chapter 4 Test Name: Date: Directions: Write the correct letter on the blank before each question. Objective 1: Describe the impact of fire on common building materials. 1. Which of the following is the most common building material in North America? (134) A. Wood B. Metal C. Masonry D. Lath and Plaster 2. Green wood has a high that affects burn rate. (135) A. spalling point B. heat resistance C. moisture content D. failure temperature 3. What type of common building material includes bricks, stones, and concrete blocks? (135) A. Wood B. Metal C. Masonry D. Lath and Plaster 4. Which of the following can be the result of rapidly cooling cast iron with water? (135) A. It may crack or shatter. B. It may gain tensile strength. C. It may lose small portions from the surface. D. It may elongate as much as 4 inches (100 mm). Oklahoma State University 4-1
5. Steel structural members lengthen as much as 4 inches (100 mm) when heated to: (137) A. 300 F (149 C). B. 500 F (260 C). C. 900 F (482 C). D. 1,000 F (538 C). 6. The critical temperature for steel can be reached at ceiling level from: (137) A. the rising heat and smoke in the room. B. the steam from fire suppression efforts. C. heat from other spaces in the structure. D. construction materials that burn quickly. 7. Which of the following metals will be affected by heat more rapidly than steel? (137) A. Tin B. Lead C. Copper D. Aluminum 8. Which of the following building materials absorbs heat as moisture evaporates? (139) A. Metal B. Gypsum C. Lath and plaster D. Reinforced concrete 9. Laminated timber, medium density fiberboard (MDF), and fingerjointed timber are all examples of what common building material? (141-142) A. Metal B. Plastic C. Lath and plaster D. Composite material Oklahoma State University 4-2
Objective 2: Explain the impact of fire on construction classifications. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Which of the following BEST describes who determines a structure s construction classification type? (142) A. Contractor, architect, city official B. City official, property owner, contractor C. Architect, structural engineer, contractor D. Structural engineer, contractor, city official Which of the following buildings may be exempt from local building codes? (142) A. School buildings B. Industrial factories C. Business structures D. Factory-built (mobile) homes The International Building Code (IBC ) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA ) define construction type based on the performance of the construction when: (143) A. exposed to fire. B. exposed to an earthquake. C. a sprinkler system is activated. D. a fire alarm system is activated. Which of the following construction types has walls, floors, and ceilings that must be able to resist fire for three to four hours? (144) C. Type IV D. Type V What construction type is composed of materials that will not contribute to fire development or spread? (144) B. Type II C. Type III D. Type IV Oklahoma State University 4-3
15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Type III construction requires exterior walls and structural members to be constructed of: (145) A. wood and metal. B. steel and masonry. C. large-dimension lumber. D. noncombustible materials. The interior elements in what type of construction are made of solid or laminated wood with no concealed space? (146) I C. Type IV D. Type V In what construction type are exterior load-bearing walls composed entirely of wood? (147) C. Type IV D. Type V The use of prefabricated wood truss systems in Type V construction creates: (149) A. holes for utility lines. B. small openings for crawl spaces. C. a large, open void between floors. D. a closed channel system between floors. Manufactured homes built before 1976 have less than those of current construction: (149) A. content load B. fire resistance C. building restrictions D. lightweight construction Oklahoma State University 4-4
20. According to the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) heavy timber construction avoids: (151) A. having open crawl spaces. B. using flame-retardant materials. C. using noncombustible materials. D. concealed spaces under floors and roofs. Objective 3: List the main types of occupancy classifications. 21. 22. A occupancy type must meet the building code for its intended use. (152) C. single-use D. separated use What occupancy type contains multiple occupancy or use groups? (152) C. Single-use D. Separated use Objective 4: Describe the basic construction of building components. 23. 24. What building component is designed to support the weight of a building and all its contents? (158) A. Wall B. Roof C. Foundation D. Floor/Ceiling What building component s construction varies depending on its level? (159) A. Wall B. Roof C. Foundation D. Floor/Ceiling Oklahoma State University 4-5
25. 26. 27. 28. 29. What building component may be an assembly of studs with exterior materials on the outside and an interior covering on the inside? (160) A. Wall B. Roof C. Foundation D. Floor/Ceiling Which of the following BEST describes walls that support the weight of a structure or structural components? (160) A. Fire walls B. Penetrating walls C. Load-bearing walls D. Non-load-bearing walls What building component is designed to provide drainage, support snow accumulation, and resist the effects of wind? (161) A. Roof B. Wall C. Foundation D. Floor/Ceiling What roof type is frequently penetrated by chimneys, shafts and skylights? (162) A. Flat B. Shed C. Pitched D. Arched In which roof style does the design depend on exterior walls to support its weight? (163) A. Flat B. Pitched C. Arched D. Sawtooth 30. What part of the roof extends from wall to wall on a flat roof? (165) A. Beams B. Webbing C. Horizontal joists D. Top and bottom chords Oklahoma State University 4-6
31. What part of a roof s construction can be manufactured from smaller pieces of wood or light gauge steel? (166) A. I-beams B. Box beams C. Metal gusset plates D. Lightweight construction support system 32. What part of the roof is exposed to weather? (168) A. Decks B. Supports C. Coverings D. Penetrations and openings 33. The locations of bathrooms and mechanical spaces can be indicated by roof: (170) A. decks. B. supports. C. coverings. D. penetrations and openings. 34. What type of roof is used to prevent ice damming? (171) A. Rain roof B. Cold roof C. Green roof D. Photovoltaic (Solar) roof 35. What type of roof contains panels that retain electricity even when off? (171) A. Rain roof B. Cold roof C. Green roof D. Photovoltaic (Solar) roof 36. Ventilating a rain roof will not remove smoke until: (172) A. the dead load is mitigated. B. sheeting layers are pierced. C. the original roof is penetrated. D. security measures are removed. Oklahoma State University 4-7
37. 38. 39. 40. What building component may be mounted over doors and windows to prevent illegal entry? (173) A. Truss assemblies B. Plywood sheathings C. Solar energy panels D. Security bars or grilles Additions to the structure, replacing fire escapes with enclosed stairways, and removing non-load-bearing walls are all types of: (173) A. roof obstructions. B. security measures. C. permitted structural modifications. D. nonpermitted structural modifications. What type of stairs typically connects no more than two levels if not required as part of the means of egress? (175) A. Access stairs B. Exterior stairs C. Protected stairs D. Unprotected stairs What type of stairs uses a ventilation system activated by automatic fire or smoke detection? (177) A. Access stairs B. Fire escapes C. Protected stairs D. Smokeproof stair enclosures 41. Doors are classified by: (178) A. the way they operate. B. who the original designer was. C. what material they are made of. D. where they are located in a structure. 42. Which of the following doors has the advantage of eliminating door swing that might interfere with use of interior space? (179) A. Sliding door B. Folding door C. Vertical door D. Revolving door Oklahoma State University 4-8
43. 44. What type of door design can prevent movement of hose or equipment into a building? (180) A. Sliding door B. Folding door C. Vertical door D. Revolving door What type of door may be required by building codes to be constructed of tempered material that resists breakage? (183) A. Fire door B. Panel door C. Glass door D. Metal door 45. What type of door protects openings in fire-rate walls? (183) A. Fire door B. Metal door C. Solid-core door D. Hollow-core door 46. 47. 48. What part of the window is composed of a sill, side jamb, and head jamb? (186) A. Sash B. Pane C. Head D. Frame What type of movable window has a side-hinged sash, usually installed to swing outward? (187) A. Casement B. Single-hung C. Double-hung D. Horizontal sliding Which of the following movable windows includes a large number of narrow overlapping glass sections that swing outward? (189) A. Jalousie B. Awning C. Pivoting D. Projecting Oklahoma State University 4-9