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Test 9 Flashcards

1
Q

What term is used to describe a roof that is “completely satisfactory under all circumstances”?
A. Class ll
B. Class l
C. Class lV
D. Class lll

A

B. Class l

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2
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what serves as the adhesive and sometimes a moisture stopping vapor barrier on the insulated metal deck roof?

A. Epoxy
B. Concrete
C. Asphalt
D. Resin

A

C. Asphalt

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3
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What does the last number refer to in the abbreviation used to describe an angle?

A. Thickness of the legs
B. Nominal depth of the second leg
C. Total carrying capacity
D. Nominal depth of the first leg

A

A. thickness of the legs

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4
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What material is most often employed in the prefabricated metal panels?

A. Mineral fibers
B. Plastics
C. Glass fibers
D. Fiberboard

A

B. Plastics

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5
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Which of the following are hollow and used to support other beams in buildings?

A. Tubes
B. Castellated beams
C. Box girders
D. Purlins

A

C. box girders

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6
Q

What is used to brace the entire structure when excavation is taking place?

A. Soldier beam
B. Raker
C. Transfer beam
D. Waler

A

B. Raker

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7
Q

Which steel construction members are L shaped in cross section?

A. Bars
B. Angles
C. Beams
D. Columns

A

B. Angles

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8
Q

How often should a structural engineer certify steel fire escapes?

A. 4 years
B. 5 years
C. 3 years
D. 6 years

A

B. 5 years

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9
Q

What holds the wall panels in place in tilt slab construction?

A. Walls
B. Braces
C. Roof
D. Foundation

A

C. Roof

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10
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Which statement is NOT correct about putting water on steel?

A. Summer sun can cause drawbridges to elongate
B. If the steel is failing, the water freezes it in whatever shape it is currently in
C. Water should be used to draw the destructive heat from the steel
D. If the steel is elongating, the water will cause it to distort farther

A

D. If the steel is elongating, the water will cause it to distort farther

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11
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Which calculated risk is being undertaken when it is determined that steel does not need to be protected in a parking garage with enough air flow?

A. Economical
B. Forget it
C. Financial
D. Engineering

A

D. Engineering

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12
Q

What is done to adjacent bents to resist wind load when huge spans are achieved using rigid frames?

A. Columns added
B. tied together
C. More beams are used
D. Reinforced with concrete

A

B. Tied together

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13
Q

What should firefighters who are performing overhaul on a steel framed building with metal panel exterior walls use to cut the panels?

A. Chainsaw
B. Crowbar
C. Circular saw
D. Flathead axe

A

C. Circular saw

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14
Q

What does the self storage facility act like under fire conditions?

A. Residence
B. Ships
C. High rise
D. Bridges

A

B. Ships

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15
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How much will steel expand in length for each 100 degree Fahrenheit rise on temperature?

A. 0.06 to 0.07%
B. 0.05 to 0.06%
C. 0.08 to 0.09%
D. 0.07 to 0.08%

A

A. 0.06 to 0.07%

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16
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Which classification of steel building is more commonly seen?

A. Fire resistive
B. Fireproof
C. Unprotected noncombustible
D. Protected noncombustible sprinklered

A

D. Protected noncombustible sprinklered

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17
Q

Which type of insulation material is often added to the metal deck roof?

A. Wood
B. OSB
C. Low density fiberboard
D. Cotton fiber sheets

A

C. Low density fiberboard

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18
Q

How long does it take 800 degree Fahrenheit temperatures impinging on the surface of steel decking to start a self sustaining metal deck roof fire?

A. 2 minutes
B. 5 minutes
C. 4 minutes
D. 3 minutes

A

B. 5 minutes

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19
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Which of the following is NOT a lesson learned from a five alarm wind aided fire in brooklyn in the 1990s with a rubber roof in place?

A. The need to apply cooling streams to the underside of the roof deck
B. Application of heavy caliber streams directly on the fire
C. Ensure no firefighters are placed in the path of the fire
D. Checking for extension inside the building

A

B. Application for heavy caliber streams directly on the fire

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20
Q

What are experiment halls in research facilities often built from?

A. Sandwiched plastics
B. Wooden members
C. Cast iron
D. Lightweight steel

A

D. Lightweight steel

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21
Q

What are the walls of unprotected steel buildings most likely commonly constructed from?

A. Wood
B. Glass fiber reinforced plastics
C. Masonry
D. Aluminum

A

C. Masonry

22
Q

How does a grease duct fire often extend to adjacent combustible construction?

A. Radiation
B. Convection
C. Reaction
D. Conduction

A

D. Conduction

23
Q

Which is considered the most important heat to be removed?

A. Heat leaving the structure
B. Heat being absorbed by contents that will be ignited
C. Heat being evolved from contents that are burning
D. Heat being conducted from the exterior

A

B. Heat being absorbed by contents that will be ignited

24
Q

What is the fastest and safest heat removal medium available to the fire department?

A. Water
B. Foam
C. Air flow
D. Halon

A

A. Water

25
Q

Where is the column of the rigid frame the most narrow?

A. At the top
B. At the bottom
C. Dead center
D. One third height from the floor

A

B. At the bottom

26
Q

Which steel construction member is NOT often used in structures?

A. Spandrel girders
B. Zees
C. Bars
D. I beams

A

B. Zees

27
Q

When did Frank Brannigan first become aware of the metal deck roof problem?

A. 1945
B. 1946
C. 1933
D. 1957

A

B. 1946

28
Q

What is steel’s measure of its ability to distort and restore?

A. 12 million psi
B. 37 million psi
C. 29 million psi
D. 18 million psi

A

C. 29 million psi

29
Q

What are steel tubes most often used as?

A. Purlins
B. Columns
C. Beams
D. Girders

A

B. Columns

30
Q

What is the height above the floor at which steel used to support roofs is NOT required to be protected?

A. 15-25 feet
B. 15-20 feet
C. 20-30 feet
D. 10-20 feet

A

C. 20-30 feet

31
Q

What is the term used to describe a roof that meets testing lab standards for roofing resistant to the propagation of fire from building to building by flying brands?

A. Approved roof
B. Adequate roof
C. Proper roof
D. Accepted roof

A

A. Approved roof

32
Q

What is used to laterally relocate the vertical load of columns to a clear area?

A. Transfer channel
B. Transfer column
C. Transfer beam
D. Transfer plate

A

C. Transfer beam

33
Q

Where do the connections transfer loads in plastic design in steel construction?

A. To the columns
B. To the building
C. To the beams
D. To the frame

A

B. To the building

34
Q

Which steel structural components have a square U shape cross section?

A. Channels
B. Tees
C. Plates
D. Box girders

A

A. Channels

35
Q

At the time of the McCormick place fire in 1967, what type of occupancy did it resemble?

A. Industrial
B. Assembly
C. Manufacturing
D. Mercantile

A

D. Mercantile

36
Q

How are the cables used for wind bracing often strung across the steelwork?

A. Horizontally
B. Zig Zag pattern
C. vertically
D. Diagonally

A

D. Diagonally

37
Q

Which number will designate the depth of a beam?

A. Second
B. First
C. Third
D. Fourth

A

B. First

38
Q

What must be used to stop the fire when the roofs surface is on fire?

A. Aerial master streams
B. Large handlines
C. Unmanned deck gun
D. Deluge nozzles

A

A. Aerial master streams

39
Q

What strength does steel add to concrete?

A. Tensile
B. Torsional
C. Shear
D. Compressive

A

A. Tensile

40
Q

Which statement is NOT correct?

A. There is nothing the human intellect embraces more than a new idea
B. Step by step, logic leads to the practical solution
C. Prepare for a fire before it happens
D. Learn from those fires that have occurred in the past

A

A. There is nothing the human intellect embraces more than a new idea

41
Q

Which of the following is an example of a financial calculated risk?

A. Noncombustible building is of low value and slated to be demolished in the 5 year plan
B. Fire protection expenditures are deferred by industrial managers to show a better quarterly profit
C. Politicians vote to defer sprinkler installation expenses to erect a new structure
D. There are no apparent sources of ignition in the building with unpackaged noncombustible heavy metal sections

A

A. noncombustible building is of low value and slated to be demolished in the 5 year plan

42
Q

What is unwarranted confidence placed in with steel construction?

A. Concrete makes it stronger
B. Steel is noncombustible
C. Fireproofing being applied
D. Bracing will be in place

A

B. Steel is noncombustible

43
Q

Which hoseline is best used to cool the steel structural members?

A. 1 inch
B. 2 1/2 inch
C. 2 inch
D. 1 1/2 inch

A

B. 2 1/2 inch

44
Q

Which exterior wall material on the steel framed building can fail quickly allowing ventilation and hose stream access?

A. Aluminum
B. Glass
C. Steel
D. Concrete

A

A. Aluminum

45
Q

Which statement is NOT correct about the difference between non combustible and fire resistive construction?

A. Noncombustible construction has little or no fire resistance for its structural members
B. Noncombustible construction is allowed more height and area then fire resistive
C. Noncombustible construction relies heavily on the use of steel for its structural system
D. Noncombustible construction uses concrete typically only on exterior walls and shaft enclosures

A

B. Noncombustible construction is allowed more height and area then fire resistive

46
Q

What should be the next thing done if the fire cannot be located and extinguished quickly in a noncombustible building?

A. Cool the exposed steel
B. Move to an exterior position
C. Begin breaching walls
D. wet the interior floors

A

A. Cool the exposed steel

47
Q

Which part of tilt slab construction should be examined carefully?

A. Openings in the wall
B. Roofing design
C. Brackets in the interior
D. Open floor spaces

A

A. Openings in the wall

48
Q

What drove the staff from the west wing in the nursing home fire in Dardenelle, Arkansas in 1990 where the metal roof deck burned?

A. Dripping embers
B. Smell of gas
C. Thick black smoke
D. High intensity flames

A

C. Thick black smoke

49
Q

What does code permit in terms of exceptions?

A. Waivers to specific requirements
B. Absolution from outdated methods
C. Elimination to unrealistic requirements
D. Use of alternative, equivalent methods

A

D. Use of alternative, equivalent methods

50
Q

Within what amount of time after the start of the fire at the McCormick place fire in 1967 did portions of the massive roof trusses begin to fail?

A. 15 minutes
B. 60 minutes
C. 45 minutes
D. 30 minutes

A

D. 30 minutes

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