Chapter 14

Question 1

Which cause of structural collapse especially applies to poured in place concrete structures

Answer 1

Weakness of building frame

Question 2

Which of the following is not a warning sign of an eventual major landslide

Answer 2

Settling of properties

Question 3

Which typically results in a partial collapse of the building

Answer 3

collision of a motor vehicle with the structure

Question 4

Which is not seen as a general concern of the firefighter during windstorms

Answer 4

Single building collapse

Question 5

How many broad categories can non-fire building collapses

Answer 5

Two

Question 6

Which is common to all types of building construction

Answer 6

Temporary bracing

Question 7

What type of demolition is performed with a crane with a wrecking ball

Answer 7

Controlled collapse

Question 8

Which of the following is a building in a coastal community Not required to resist under model building code

Answer 8

Vertical movement

Question 9

Which of the following statements about aftershocks is correct

Answer 9

They may be nearly as strong as the original

Question 10

Which type of construction is highly susceptible to seismic events

Answer 10

Unreinforced masonry

Question 11

What can happen to the building when water surges on the coast that firefighter need to be concerned with

Answer 11

Swept from their foundations

Question 12

When did mandatory seismic design requirements begin to be put into model building codes

Answer 12

1930’s to 1950’s

Question 13

Which is Not considered an important factor that will contribute to the extent of building damage and potential collapse during earthquakes

Answer 13

Size of the building

Question 14

Which is becoming a real problem due to the price of wood

Answer 14

Scavenging

Question 15

Which part of the building must be completed before it has optimum structural stability

Answer 15

Frame

Question 16

Which part of the United states is most impacted by earthquake activity

Answer 16

West Coast

Question 17

What is required to be impact resistant in wind-borne debris regions

Answer 17

Window glazing

Question 18

Which stat is Not often directly affected by a hurricane

Answer 18

Tennessee

Question 19

What is the primary cause of land subsidence in the US

Answer 19

Removal of large amounts of underground water

Question 20

Which is often the cause of an explosion in a building

Answer 20

Natural gas leak

Question 21

When which utility service is restored will fire erupt because of its restoration most often

Answer 21

Electric

Question 22

With which weather event should the firefighter be aware of water surge

Answer 22

Hurricane

Question 23

Which of the following must occur during the construction phase

Answer 23

Inspections

Question 24

Which of the following is gradual process

Answer 24

Land subsidence