Quiz - 4

Question 1

Quiz 4: What is the difference between a prescriptive building code provision, and a performance provision:

Answer 1

Prescriptive provisions are exclusivley based on pre-determined codes that can be found in various code books. The provision is very exact and must uphold to the coresponding code.

Performance provisions are created based on function and specific needs that the code book might not include. The provision is acceptable if the performance works and is safe according to an engineer.

Question 2

Quiz 4: How often is the international building code updated:

Answer 2

Every 3 years

Question 3

Quiz 4: What is occupancy classification:

Answer 3

The type of residency that a building is assigned

Question 4

Quiz 4: In the building code, what is determined by the type of construction:

Answer 4

(no correct answer)

Question 5

Quiz 4: The international building code divides the types of construction into 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or I, II, III, IV, V:

Answer 5

I, II, III, IV, V

Question 6

Quiz 4: According to the IBC, what number is the most fire resistive type of construction:

Answer 6

I

Question 7

Quiz 4: What does ANSI stand for:

Answer 7

American National Standards Institute

Question 8

Quiz 4: What does ASTM stand for:

Answer 8

American Society for Testing and Materials

Question 9

Quiz 4: What does UL stand for:

Answer 9

Underwriter Laboratories

Question 10

Quiz 4: What is zoning ordinance:

Answer 10

The zoning a piece of land is given

Question 11

Quiz 4: What is the name of the federal law whose objective is to ensure equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities:

Answer 11

The ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)

Question 12

Quiz 4: The term FAR refers to:

Answer 12

Floor Area Ratio

Question 13

Quiz 6: What do the 3 symbols in the equation f = P/A mean:

Answer 13

Stress = Force / Area

Question 14

Quiz 6: What is the Latin abbreviation for pound:

Answer 14

lb or Libra

Question 15

Quiz 6: Describe a “load path”:

Answer 15

The path in which the load travels

Question 16

Quiz 6: What type of bridge is the golden gate bridge:

Answer 16

Suspension

Question 17

Quiz 6: What materials are excellent in resisting compressive forces:

Answer 17

Concrete
Masonry
Metals
Wood

Question 18

Quiz 6: What materials are excellent in resisting tensile forces:

Answer 18

Metals

Wood

Question 19

Quiz 6: What does it mean when we say a post is axially loaded:

Answer 19

It means that the load is focused on the axis of the object

Question 20

Quiz 6: What is “yeild strength”:

Answer 20

How much something can hold before it loses shape

Question 21

Quiz 6: What do you call the horizontal center line through a beam which indicates that the beam is neither in tension or compression:

Answer 21

Neutral Axis

Question 22

Quiz 6: What are the 3 main parts of a wide flange steel beam:

Answer 22

Top flange
Web
Bottom flange

Question 23

Quiz 3: What is the primary objective of the building code:

Answer 23

Safety and Uniformity

Question 24

Quiz 3: What is the purpose of a panic bar:

Answer 24

To ensure means of egress in a building

Question 25

Quiz 3: What does means of egress refer to:

Answer 25

The way that a person can get out of a building in an emergency or otherwise

Question 26

Quiz 3: Who is the official that is tasked with enforcing and administering the code:

Answer 26

The building official

Question 27

Quiz 3: What is the maximum clear space between guardrails according to the code:

Answer 27

4”

Question 28

Quiz 3: Name at least one thing the city requires before granting approval for construction:

Answer 28

Permits

Question 29

Quiz 3: What is a certificate of occupancy:

Answer 29

A certificate that says everything on the building has been completed and it is safe to occupy

Question 30

Quiz 3: What does IBC stand for:

Answer 30

International Building Code

Question 31

Quiz 3: How often is the IBC generally updated:

Answer 31

Every 3 years

Question 32

Quiz 3: There are 10 occupancy groups, name some of them:

Answer 32

Commercial

Residential