Quiz #2 & #3 Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following statements is true?
1) Firefighting ladders are able to rescue people in high-rise buildings.
2) Most fire deaths occur in residential buildings
3) Most fire deaths occur in larger commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings.
4) High-rise buildings can usually be evacuated quickly.

A

2

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2
Q

What components make up the Fire triangle?

A

Fuel
Oxygen
High Temperatures

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3
Q

Which type of sprinkler system type eliminates water damage from “accidental discharge of automatic sprinkler systems”?
1)Deluge
2) Dry Pipe
3) pre Action
4) side wall

A

2

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4
Q

Which best describes a means of egress?
1) A continuous and unobstructed path of travel from any point in the building to its exit or a public way
2) An exit stair or exit discharge
3) A safe access no more than 100 feet long leading to a place of refuge outside a building
4) A path of travel that only leads to a safe area of refuge within a building

A

1

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5
Q

Which of the following best describes an exit stair?
1) An unenclosed stair leading a public way
2) A stair intended solely for use by firefighters
3) A stair that must be in a smokeproof tower with access to outdoor air at each floor
4) The most common type of exit; a protected enclosure including any doors, stairs, and landings

A

4

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6
Q

True or False?

A corridor in an unsprinklered school building that is 25 feet long and has no means of egress at one end would not be considered a dead end corridor

A

False

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7
Q

True or False?
Wired glass is not rated and therefore is NOT allowed in fire-rated partitions, even in limited quantities.

A

False

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8
Q

When HVAC Ductwork penetrates a fire rated partition the ductwork must have a ___________/____________ to ensure that the integrity of the fire barrier is maintained in a fire (choose best combination of terms that best fits)

A

Fire Dampers/Draft Stops

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9
Q

Which one of the following is NOT one of the 3 common types of fire resistant assemblies?

A. Fire Partitions

B. Fire Barriers

C. Firestop

D. Fire Wall

A

C

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10
Q

True or False?

Exit signs are still required in rooms or areas that require only one exit or exit access

A

False

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11
Q

Fire Extinguisher Cabinets (FEC’s) must be located one per every _________ square feet of space and each extinguisher must be within _________ feet (travel distance) of each occupant

A

3,000 / 75

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12
Q

Of the following materials test processes which two are oriented toward the testing of floor covering?

Mattress test​
Methenamine pill test​
Radiant panel test​
Room corner test​
Smolder resistance test ​
Steiner Tunnel test​
Toxicity test ​
Upholstered seating test​
Vertical flame test​

A

Methanamine Pill Test
Radiant Panel Test

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13
Q

True or False?
Gross area refers to actual occupiable spaces and does not include accessory spaces such closets, restrooms, corridors) measured from the inside face of the exterior wall

A

False

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14
Q

Your client wants you to design an existing 492 sq. ft. restaurant. As an Assembly A-2 occupancy the code allows for 15 sqft/person, then how many occupants can this restaurant fit?

___________ people

A

33

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15
Q

True or False?
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC’s) are a potent type of greenhouse gas.

A

True

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16
Q

________________________ is the term applied to all wastewater that drains from your shower and kitchen and bathroom sinks.

A

Grey Water

17
Q

What sink mounting types would be more difficult to clean and in certain situations (eg. healthcare interiors) might be considered unsanitary?

A

Over mount or rimmed

18
Q

What does the acronym ASTM stand for?

A

American Society for Testing and Materials

19
Q

What does NFPA stand for?

A

The National Fire Protection Association

20
Q

True or False?
Freshwater makes up 2-3% of the total water on earth

A

True

21
Q

Regarding the above freshwater question. What is the most immediate concern that one should consider in regard to the earth’s freshwater supply?

A

Pollution of our limited natural freshwater. Impervious surfaces cause run off of water that can pick up pollutuants before going into storm water drains. The common pollutans are Sulfure Oxide and Nitrogen Oxide.

22
Q

True or False?
Water softening does not ensure that water becomes fit for drinking and cooking purposes

A

True

23
Q

According to the IBC Chapter 11

1108.2.9.1 Dining surfaces.
Where dining surfaces for the consumption of food or drink are provided, at least _______ percent, but not less than one, of the dining surfaces for the seating and standing spaces shall be accessible and be distributed throughout the facility and located on a level accessed by an accessible route.

What percentage of dining surfaces must be accessible?

A

5%