Chapter 7

Question 1

A roof that has 2 slopes on each of 2 sides, with the lower slope steeper than the upper slope is known as a _ roof?

a. Mansard
b. Hip
c. Gambrel
d. Gable

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Hip roofs have ____ primary structural members?:

a. 9
b. 7
c. 5
d. 3

Answer 2

B

Question 3

When a roof or floor has structural supports spaced several feet apart, this will create a?

a. Spongy feeling
b. Springboard effect

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Regarding slate and tile roofs incorrect

a. Slate and tile roofs have same effect as a terrazzo flr
b. Stone cracks and breaks when suddenly heated by flame
c. Slate and tile roofs will give warning of possible collapse
d. Slate and tile roofs conceal a fire-weakened roof structure

Answer 4

C Slate and tile roofs collapse without any warning

Question 5

An example of a medium pitched roof is a one that is?

a. 9 or 10 in 12
b. 7 or 8 in 12
c. 5 or 6 in 12
d. 3 or 4 in 12

Answer 5

C

Question 6

Regarding high pitched roofs, it is incorrect to state?

a. A high-pitched roof cannot be walked on safely, unless members use a roof ladder
b. A-Frame or English Tudor roofs are two examples of High Pitched Roofs

Answer 6

A Cannot walk on, even with a ladder

Question 7

Timber truss roofs can be built in which shape(s)?

a. Gable shape — an Inclined Plane Truss
b. Flat Roof — a Parallel Chord Truss
c. Arch Roof — a Bowstring Truss

Answer 7

A B C

Question 8

The SOP for dealing with sloping roofs in order of importance should be based upon: 1) Life Safety......2) Fire Containment......3) property Protection....Choose the correct order of importance
A: 1,2,3
B: 3,2,1
C: 2,3,1
D: 1,3,2

Answer 8

A