Townhouse Flashcards
1
Q
What should personnel be aware of when operating on lightweight construction roofs?
a. The presence of truss construction
b. The need for additional support devices
c. The availability of lightweight extinguishing agents
d. The use of gable roof ventilation techniques
A
b. The need for additional support devices
2
Q
When should vertical, rooftop ventilation be accomplished during a townhouse fire?
a. Before search and rescue operations
b. After search and rescue operations
c. Before forcible entry operations
d. After forcible entry operations
A
d. After forcible entry operations
3
Q
Which factor does NOT affect fire conditions when considering adding ventilation openings?
a. Location of the fire
b. Current ventilation status
c. Size of the structure
d. Placement of the hoseline
A
c. Size of the structure
4
Q
What can uncontrolled ventilation during firefighting operations result in?
a. Increased fire spread
b. Decreased fire intensity
c. Improved visibility
d. Reduced water usage
A
a. Increased fire spread
5
Q
What should firefighters coordinate with suppression activities regarding ventilation?
a. Door control
b. Window control
c. Roof ventilation
d. Basement ventilation
A
a. Door control
6
Q
What tactic involves venting windows to allow heat and smoke to escape in order to aid in fire extinguishment?
a. Horizontal ventilation
b. Vertical ventilation
c. Positive pressure ventilation
d. Negative pressure ventilation
A
a. Horizontal ventilation
7
Q
When executing a primary search in townhouses, crews should begin the search while making their way to the:
a. Basement
b. Attic
c. Fire area
d. Exterior staircase
A
c. Fire area
8
Q
Which areas are generally considered to be the most critical areas to search in a townhouse fire?
a. Closets and storage rooms
b. Basement and attic
c. Living room and kitchen
d. Means of egress and sleeping areas
A
d. Means of egress and sleeping areas
9
Q
What are the two most dangerous areas in a townhouse fire?
a. Living room and kitchen
b. Basement and attic
c. Fire floor and area directly above the fire
d. Exterior and interior staircases
A
c. Fire floor and area directly above the fire
10
Q
What should crews position to facilitate the use of aerial master streams in townhouse fires?
a. Hoselines
b. Ventilation fans
c. Thermal imaging cameras
d. Supply hoselines
A
d. Supply hoselines
11
Q
When should aerial ladder deployment typically follow ground ladder deployment?
a. Before primary search operations
b. After primary search operations
c. Before forcible entry operations
d. After forcible entry operations
A
b. After primary search operations
12
Q
Laddering at a townhouse fire should be performed on all available sides of all above-ground floors with attention to:
a. Kitchen windows
b. Bathroom windows
c. Living room windows
d. Bedroom windows
A
d. Bedroom windows
13
Q
Which manual should personnel reference for information about various forcible entry techniques appropriate for townhouses?
a. NOVA Truck Company Book 2 – Forcible Entry
b. NOVA Truck Company Book 3 – Ladders
c. NOVA Truck Company Book 4 – Search and Rescue
d. NOVA Truck Company Book 5 – Ventilation
A
a. NOVA Truck Company Book 2 – Forcible Entry
14
Q
What should personnel consider forcible entry as?
a. Ventilation technique
b. Search and rescue technique
c. Extinguishment technique
d. Access point technique
A
a. Ventilation technique
15
Q
In a townhouse fire, where is the engine company’s access point typically located?
a. Rear door
b. Side entrance
c. Front door
d. Basement window
A
c. Front door
16
Q
The initial ladder company’s responsibilities include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Size-up of the structure.
b. Ventilation.
c. Search and rescue.
d. Primary fire attack.
A
d. Primary fire attack.
17
Q
Which resource typically arrives first at a townhouse fire?
a. Engine company
b. Truck company
c. Rescue company
d. Battalion chief
A
a. Engine company
18
Q
The second due engine company’s responsibilities include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Establish primary water supply to the first due engine.
b. Identify and supply additional water sources if needed.
c. Support the first due engine in advancing hoselines.
d. Provide ventilation support to the fire attack crew.
A
a. Establish primary water supply to the first due engine.
19
Q
The first due engine company’s responsibilities include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. View as much of the structure as possible during approach.
b. Communicate primary water supply report to the second due engine.
c. Position to allow for rapid hoseline advancement while maintaining priority positioning for truck companies.
d. Establish primary water supply to the first due engine.
A
d. Establish primary water supply to the first due engine.
20
Q
The minimum initial alarm assignment for a townhouse fire consists of:
a. Two engines, one truck, one rescue, one EMS unit, one battalion chief, and one EMS supervisor.
b. Four engines, two trucks, one rescue, one EMS unit, two battalion chiefs, and one EMS supervisor.
c. One engine, one truck, two rescues, one EMS unit, one battalion chief, and one EMS supervisor.
d. Three engines, three trucks, two rescues, one EMS unit, two battalion chiefs, and one EMS supervisor.
A
b. Four engines, two trucks, one rescue, one EMS unit, two battalion chiefs, and one EMS supervisor.
21
Q
What should rescue personnel do depending on the number and type of handlines deployed?
a. Establish a secondary water supply
b. Control utilities at the incident scene
c. Assist with hoseline movement and operation
d. Search for victims on side Bravo
A
c. Assist with hoseline movement and operation
22
Q
What should the second due truck company do if there is no access to the rear?
a. Position in front of the uncovered exposure
b. Deploy ground ladders on side Charlie
c. Request additional advanced life support units
d. Light the roof and rear area early
A
a. Position in front of the uncovered exposure
23
Q
What should the third due engine company do if rear access is not available?
a. Position at the end of the row closest to the involved unit
b. Coordinate with the fourth due engine for a water supply
c. Deploy a side-Charlie hoseline
d. Position on side Alpha to assist with ventilation
A
a. Position at the end of the row closest to the involved unit
24
Q
What should the second due engine driver do upon arrival?
a. Charge the FDC immediately
b. Establish primary water supply to the first due engine
c. Stretch the supply hoseline to the rear of the structure
d. Report the number of stories in the rear to Command
A
b. Establish primary water supply to the first due engine
25
What should the first due engine officer verify upon arrival?
a. Location of the FDC
b. Presence of smoke conditions
c. Fire department connection status
d. Existence of fire in multiple units
d. Existence of fire in multiple units
26
How should the first due engine company position for rapid hoseline advancement?
a. Pull at least two addresses past the involved unit
b. Position directly in front of the involved unit
c. Park on side Bravo for quick access
d. Maintain priority positioning for truck companies
a. Pull at least two addresses past the involved unit
27
What is the responsibility of the second chief officer?
a. Assist with advancing hoselines
b. Deploy ground ladders on side Charlie
c. Position the vehicle to support command
d. Search for victims prioritized by incident dynamics
c. Position the vehicle to support command
28
What should the first chief officer do to facilitate effective incident command?
a. Establish a primary water supply
b. Position the vehicle to block firefighting units
c. Avoid blocking firefighting units
d. Control utilities at the incident scene
c. Avoid blocking firefighting units
29
What should transport personnel do when reports of trapped occupants or multiple victims are received?
a. Assign additional advanced life support units
b. Leave their personal protective equipment on the unit
c. Report to the incident scene without EMS equipment
d. Assist with forcible entry techniques
a. Assign additional advanced life support units
30
Where should transport units park during an incident?
a. Close to the water supply
b. Near the command post
c. In front of the involved unit
d. As close as possible to the incident
d. As close as possible to the incident
31
What are the responsibilities of the rescue company?
a. Establish primary water supply
b. Gain access to the involved unit and exposure units
c. Perform ventilation operations
d. Position at the most strategic location for ladder placement
b. Gain access to the involved unit and exposure units
32
What is the responsibility of the second due truck company?
a. Deploy ground ladders on side Charlie
b. Establish a secondary water supply
c. Position in the rear or in front of the uncovered exposure
d. Assist with fire suppression operations
a. Deploy ground ladders on side Charlie
33
What should the first due truck officer do to assist the first due engine officer?
a. Complete a 360-degree lap of the structure
b. Search for victims on side Alpha
c. Position the turntable upwind from the involved unit
d. Request to split crews into interior and exterior teams
a. Complete a 360-degree lap of the structure
34
What is the responsibility of the first due truck company?
a. Establish primary water supply
b. Assist with advancing hoselines
c. Deploy ground ladders on side Alpha
d. Establish a secondary water supply
c. Deploy ground ladders on side Alpha
35
Where should the fourth due engine company establish the initial RIT?
a. Side Alpha
b. Side Bravo
c. Side Charlie
d. Side Delta
a. Side Alpha
36
What should the third due engine company report to Command via radio?
a. Changes in fire location
b. Number of stories in the rear
c. Evident conditions on side Alpha
d. Availability of water supply
a. Changes in fire location
37
What is the responsibility of the second due engine company?
a. Establish secondary water supply
b. Assist with advancing hoselines
c. Deploy ground ladders on side Charlie
d. Complete a 360-degree lap of the structure
b. Assist with advancing hoselines
38
What should the first due engine company communicate to the second due engine company?
a. Primary water supply report
b. Location of victims in distress
c. Changes in fire characteristics
d. Need for forcible entry tools
a. Primary water supply report
39
What is the responsibility of the first due engine company?
a. Establish primary water supply to the first due truck
b. Position for rapid ladder placement
c. Complete a 360-degree lap of the structure
d. Establish a secondary water supply
c. Complete a 360-degree lap of the structure
40
What is the minimum initial alarm assignment for a townhouse fire?
a. Two engines, one truck, one rescue
b. Three engines, one truck, one rescue
c. Four engines, two trucks, one rescue
d. Four engines, one truck, two rescues
c. Four engines, two trucks, one rescue
41
What is the priority for the first engine in a large-volume fire?
a. Perform a holding action or a quick knockdown on the townhouse of origin
b. Protect the adjacent exposures
c. Evacuate the entire structure
d. Establish a water supply
a. Perform a holding action or a quick knockdown on the townhouse of origin
42
When encountering a wind-driven fire, special service units should close interior doors to interrupt the fire's flow path and __________.
a. Establish a safe evacuation route
b. Facilitate ventilation
c. Isolate the fire area
d. Create a barrier against water entry
c. Isolate the fire area
43
Which type of fire can result from prevailing winds entering a fire-vented location in a structure?
a. Wind-driven fire
b. Garage fire
c. Large-volume fire
d. Exterior fire
a. Wind-driven fire
44
What should personnel consider when determining appropriate fire attack tactics for a townhouse garage fire?
a. Fire conditions, garage location, and the presence of windows
b. Fire conditions, weather conditions, and the color of the garage door
c. Fire conditions, the type of vehicle parked in the garage, and the number of occupants
d. Fire conditions, the time of day, and the availability of water supply
a. Fire conditions, garage location, and the presence of windows
45
What should the first-arriving officer communicate to the first-arriving command officer regarding wind-driven fires?
a. Incident dynamics and initial tactics
b. Crew assignments and personnel availability
c. Status of the overhead garage door
d. Potential for explosion hazards
a. Incident dynamics and initial tactics
46
What can wind-driven townhouse fires lead to, apart from backdrafts and flashovers?
a. Rapid fire progression to multiple townhouse floors
b. Minimal fire extension
c. Easy containment and control of the fire
d. Reduced fire intensity
a. Rapid fire progression to multiple townhouse floors
47
Which type of siding is commonly used in townhouse construction and can quickly ignite in exterior fires?
a. Brick siding
b. Metal siding
c. Vinyl siding
d. Stone siding
c. Vinyl siding
48
In the case of a townhouse deck fire, if the deck is determined to be structurally sound, the first engine may access the fire building through that affected side with __________.
a. A handline
b. A thermal imaging camera
c. A ladder
d. A ventilation fan
a. A handline
49
In the event of wind-driven fire conditions, personnel should not perform horizontal ventilation until directed by __________.
a. The first-arriving officer
b. The incident commander
c. The ventilation team
d. The safety officer
b. The incident commander
50
When encountering a wind-driven fire, personnel should consider the presence and direction of the wind from __________.
a. The interior of the structure
b. Street level
c. The roof
d. The basement
b. Street level
51
What is the minimum wind speed required for exterior winds to create wind-driven fire conditions?
a. 10-20 mph
b. 5-10 mph
c. 20-30 mph
d. 30-40 mph
a. 10-20 mph
52
When encountering heavy fire volume in the originating townhouse during a large-volume fire, it may be appropriate for the first-arriving officer to address the __________ first.
a. Attached exposures
b. Basement
c. Roof
d. Attic
a. Attached exposures
53
In large-volume fires, the aim is to defend the firewalls of the involved unit. How is this typically achieved?
a. Applying heavy-caliber streams to the fire side of the firewall
b. Creating ventilation openings in the firewall
c. Evacuating the adjacent exposures
d. Closing all doors and windows in the involved unit
a. Applying heavy-caliber streams to the fire side of the firewall
54
According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology report, which of the following is NOT one of the successful alternative tactics for use during wind-driven fires?
a. Elevated master streams through the fire room window
b. Interior attack with handlines
c. Large-caliber handlines positioned with the wind to the back of the hose crew
d. Handlines to upper floor windows via portable ladders
b. Interior attack with handlines
55
When dealing with wind-driven fires, special service units should strategically close interior doors as they advance to __________.
a. Extinguish the fire
b. Interrupt the fire's flow path
c. Conduct search and rescue operations
d. Ventilate the structure
b. Interrupt the fire's flow path
56
Five conditions must exist for a wind-driven fire to occur. Which of the following is NOT one of those conditions?
a. Wind on the structure's exterior
b. Presence of a fire in the structure
c. Failure of windows to the fire area
d. Interior doors being closed
d. Interior doors being closed
57
Wind-driven fires can create backdrafts, flashovers, or extensive fire extension through failed __________.
a. Basements
b. Attics
c. Doors
d. Windows
d. Windows
58
In the case of a townhouse garage fire with the overhead garage door open and fire present, personnel should attack the fire from the __________.
a. Exterior through the open garage door
b. Interior through the main entrance
c. Roof
d. Basement
a. Exterior through the open garage door
59
When responding to exterior townhouse fires extending into the dwelling, the first hoseline should be deployed to the __________ to quickly knock down the fire.
a. Fire location on the structure's exterior
b. Attic space
c. Basement
d. Living room
a. Fire location on the structure's exterior
60
In the event of a townhouse deck fire, firefighters should prioritize positioning a hoseline on the structure's __________ to extinguish fire on the deck, soffit, and eaves.
a. Deck side
b. Roof
c. Basement
d. Attic
a. Deck side
61
What is the recommended approach for applying water to a basement fire without an exterior entrance?
a. Direct a fire stream through an available basement window.
b. Remove a section of band board to enable water direction.
c. Descend the basement stairs for a direct attack.
d. Deploy a crew into the basement without prior water application.
a. Direct a fire stream through an available basement window.
62
How can personnel access and extinguish a cockloft fire?
a. Apply streams through the cockloft vents or firefighter-created openings.
b. Enter the cockloft through the front door.
c. Utilize basement access to attack the fire from below.
d. Use master-stream devices from the exterior.
a. Apply streams through the cockloft vents or firefighter-created openings.
63
In the case of overwhelming fire or questionable structural stability, crews should consider transitioning to:
a. Offensive interior operations.
b. Basement fire operations.
c. Exterior attack with heavy streams.
d. Cockloft fire operations.
c. Exterior attack with heavy streams.
64
What hazard is associated with a well-involved attic fire?
a. Collapse of the basement ceiling.
b. Collapse of the soffit.
c. Structural instability of the exterior walls.
d. Failure of the roof trusses.
b. Collapse of the soffit.
65
What is the recommended approach for directing hose streams into the attic during attic fire operations?
a. Straight up into the space.
b. Ahead of the fire to cut off its advance.
c. From the sides to create a water curtain.
d. At an angle to maximize stream reach.
b. Ahead of the fire to cut off its advance.
66
What should be considered when deciding the location of the attic access point?
a. Fire location in the attic and roof's structural integrity.
b. Proximity to the fire hydrant.
c. Availability of salvage covers.
d. Exterior temperature conditions.
a. Fire location in the attic and roof's structural integrity.
67
When suspecting a fire has entered the attic space, officers should make an early request for:
a. Additional hoselines.
b. Aerial master streams.
c. Salvage covers.
d. Attic ladders.
d. Attic ladders.
68
What should the interior crew use to open the ceiling during attic fire operations?
a. Ladders
b. Hooks
c. Salvage covers
d. Furniture
b. Hooks
69
The most operationally efficient position for extinguishing attic fires involves:
a. Opening the top-floor ceiling and attacking the fire horizontally.
b. Applying hose stream into the attic from below.
c. Ventilating the roof before entering the attic.
d. Utilizing master-stream devices from the exterior.
a. Opening the top-floor ceiling and attacking the fire horizontally.
70
When conducting offensive interior operations for an attic fire, firefighters should attempt to stop horizontal fire spread by:
a. Deploying hoselines to the top floor and accessing the attic quickly.
b. Ventilating the attic space before accessing it.
c. Applying water from the exterior to confine the fire.
d. Calling for additional ladder trucks to access the attic.
a. Deploying hoselines to the top floor and accessing the attic quickly.
71
When determining the initial hoseline, officers and crews should consider all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Fire's intensity
b. Fire's location
c. Available staffing
d. Fire's color
d. Fire's color
72
What is the recommended hoseline size for most townhouse fires?
a. 1 3/4"
b. 2"
c. 2 1/2"
d. 3"
a. 1 3/4"
73
When encountering well-advanced fires in townhouse structures, what type of nozzles should be considered?
a. Smooth-bore nozzles
b. Fog nozzles
c. Combination nozzles
d. Rotary nozzles
a. Smooth-bore nozzles
74
What is the advantage of placing the second line at the base of the stairs on the fire floor?
a. It protects the crew searching above.
b. It provides better water flow.
c. It allows for faster deployment.
d. It prevents fire from spreading downstairs.
a. It protects the crew searching above.
75
What may influence the positioning and placement of aerial master streams?
a. Fire's color
b. Building characteristics
c. The size of the first due engine company
d. The type of nozzle used
b. Building characteristics
76
When encountering large-volume fires extending beyond the originating townhouse unit, what should be considered?
a. Using large-caliber handlines
b. Utilizing aerial master streams
c. Deploying additional backup lines
d. Requesting additional manpower
b. Utilizing aerial master streams
77
What is the advantage of positioning aerial master streams at the soffit level?
a. Better visibility for firefighters
b. Increased reach and penetration
c. Faster water application
d. Reduced water runoff
b. Increased reach and penetration
78
What are some scenarios that can result in attic fires in townhouses?
a. Lightning strikes
b. Electrical fires
c. Interior fires venting through windows
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
79
How can firefighters prevent an exterior fire from extending into an attic?
a. Sweeping the eaves with hose streams
b. Removing the gutters
c. Using fog nozzles
d. Ignoring the exterior fire
a. Sweeping the eaves with hose streams
80
What size nozzle provides an effective reach and penetration for a soffit attack?
a. 1"
b. 1 1/2"
c. 2"
d. 2 1/2"
d. 2 1/2"
81
What should be the first priority in fire operations at structure fires?
a. Fire extinguishment
b. Rescue operations
c. Life safety
d. Containment
c. Life safety
82
What should the incident commander (IC) evaluate after confirming a townhouse fire?
a. Need for additional resources
b. Water supply report
c. Situation report
d. Tactical positions
a. Need for additional resources
83
What is a significant concern regarding fire spread in townhouses?
a. Vertical fire extension
b. Horizontal fire extension
c. Roof collapse
d. Fire in attic space
b. Horizontal fire extension
84
Which positions should be assigned early in an incident to establish an effective command structure?
a. Division supervisor and group supervisor
b. Branch director and section chiefs
c. Safety officer and logistics officer
d. Strategic officer and tactical officer
a. Division supervisor and group supervisor
85
What is the recommended focus of primary search operations in townhouses?
a. Area near the fire and means of egress
b. Bedrooms and living rooms
c. Basements and subbasements
d. Attic spaces and crawl spaces
a. Area near the fire and means of egress
86
In what situations should the IC request a second alarm at a townhouse fire?
a. Known rescues
b. Fire on more than one level of the townhouse
c. Fire in two separate occupancies
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
87
What information should the unit officer of the first-arriving engine company include in the on-scene report?
a. Building height and occupancy type
b. Unit identification and side of structure
c. Evident conditions and quadrant location
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
88
What should unit officers determine during the size-up of a townhouse?
a. Specific location of fire, if visible
b. Number of above-grade floors in front and rear
c. Presence of a basement and location of access
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
89
What should unit officers use to determine the location and intensity of the fire during the size-up?
a. Thermal imaging camera
b. Smoke detectors
c. Water supply report
d. Radio communication
a. Thermal imaging camera
90
What communication protocol should be followed when providing ongoing situation reports?
a. SITREP reports
b. NOVA Field Communications manual
c. CAN reports (Conditions, Actions, Needs)
d. Size-up reports
c. CAN reports (Conditions, Actions, Needs)
91
What information should be included in a water supply report?
a. Location and method of the hose lay
b. Number of hydrants available
c. Fire load assessment
d. Unit identification and building height
a. Location and method of the hose lay
92
What should the first-arriving engine company consider when positioning for a hose lay in a townhouse complex?
a. Blocking access to the street
b. Proximity to the involved unit
c. Distance from the water source
d. Number of exposures
b. Proximity to the involved unit
93
In which direction should the first-arriving truck company stop if the truck enters the block from the opposite direction as the engine company?
a. Two addresses past the involved unit
b. Two addresses before the involved unit
c. Directly in front of the involved unit
d. One address away from the involved unit
b. Two addresses before the involved unit
94
When should personnel commence interior operations during a townhouse fire?
a. After completing a 360-degree lap
b. Upon reaching the side Charlie exposure
c. Once the water supply report is received
d. After receiving a size-up report from the IC
a. After completing a 360-degree lap
95
What should officers include in the on-scene report at a townhouse fire?
a. Position of the involved unit in relation to exposures
b. Description of the primary search operation
c. Identification of tactical positions
d. Status of the water supply
a. Position of the involved unit in relation to exposures
96
What is a potential life hazard associated with townhouses?
a. Earthquake hazards
b. Chemical hazards
c. Life hazards
d. Electrical hazards
c. Life hazards
97
What contributes to the fire loading in townhouses?
a. Earthquake hazards
b. Chemical hazards
c. Low fire load
d. Electrical hazards
c. Low fire load
98
How can fire spread to adjoining townhouses?
a. Through penetrations in the firewall
b. Chemical hazards
c. Earthquake hazards
d. Electrical hazards
a. Through penetrations in the firewall
99
What is a potential collapse hazard in townhouses?
a. Life hazards
b. Earthquake hazards
c. Chemical hazards
d. Roof collapse
d. Roof collapse
100
What factor hinders hose advancement and search operations in townhouse basements?
a. Limited ventilation
b. Earthquake hazards
c. Chemical hazards
d. Electrical hazards
a. Limited ventilation
101
What is a potential fire hazard associated with townhouses?
a. High fire load
b. Earthquake hazards
c. Life hazards
d. Electrical hazards
a. High fire load
102
How can fire enter interior void spaces in townhouses?
a. Through penetrations in the firewall
b. Chemical hazards
c. Earthquake hazards
d. Horizontal and vertical openings
d. Horizontal and vertical openings
103
What can potentially compromise the integrity of fireplaces and chimneys in townhouses?
a. Life hazards
b. Earthquake hazards
c. Chemical hazards
d. Improper installation and maintenance
d. Improper installation and maintenance
104
What can create an exterior collapse hazard in townhouses?
a. Roof collapse
b. Earthquake hazards
c. Chemical hazards
d. Perpendicular gables and dormers
d. Perpendicular gables and dormers
105
What can fires in the plenum space above suspended ceilings potentially lead to?
a. Life hazards
b. Earthquake hazards
c. Structural collapse
d. Electrical hazards
c. Structural collapse
106
What fire protection features can be found in townhouses?
a. Sprinkler systems
b. Fire department connections
c. Alarm systems
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
107
What is a notable construction feature of residential townhouses regarding stairways?
a. Spiral stairways
b. Steep and narrow stairways
c. Open stairways
d. Enclosed stairways
c. Open stairways
108
What type of door is commonly used for interior doors in townhouses?
a. Hollow-core wood door
b. Solid wood door
c. Composite door
d. Insulated metal door
a. Hollow-core wood door
109
What is the most common style of window used in present-day townhouses?
a. Single-hung sash window
b. Double-hung sash window
c. Casement window
d. Sliding glass window
d. Sliding glass window
110
Firewalls in townhouses can be made of which materials?
a. Masonry and gypsum board
b. Wood and aluminum siding
c. Particleboard and plywood
d. Brick veneer and vinyl siding
a. Masonry and gypsum board
111
What type of insulation can be found in attics, exterior walls, and interior walls of townhouses?
a. Rolled fiberglass
b. Blown-in rock wool
c. Cellulose insulation
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
112
What is a potential issue with fire retardant (FR) plywood sheathing roof decks in older townhouses?
a. They are prone to leaks
b. They are easily damaged by wind
c. They can be defective over time
d. They are difficult to install
c. They can be defective over time
113
Which type of roof covering is commonly found on townhouses?
a. Slate shingles
b. Wood shingles
c. Asphalt shingles
d. Metal roofing
c. Asphalt shingles
114
Which of the following is a common material used for townhouse roof decking?
a. Gypsum board
b. Particleboard
c. Plywood sheathing
d. Fiberglass insulation
c. Plywood sheathing
115
Townhouses built prior to the 1930s may have utilized which construction method?
a. Platform-frame construction
b. Balloon-framed construction
c. Lightweight truss construction
d. Masonry block construction
b. Balloon-framed construction
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What are hybrid townhouses?
a) Townhouses that incorporate various architectural styles under one roof.
b) Townhouses with a common cockloft and a flat roof.
c) Townhouses with a shared interior stairwell and separate entrances to both units.
d) Townhouses with a garage accessible from an alley.
a) Townhouses that incorporate various architectural styles under one roof.
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What is a two-over-two townhouse?
a) A townhouse divided into two 2-story dwellings.
b) A townhouse with two separate addresses and entrances.
c) A townhouse with entrances on opposite sides and different floor plan variations.
d) A townhouse with a detached garage on side Charlie.
a) A townhouse divided into two 2-story dwellings.
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What is a back-to-back style townhouse?
a) Two stacked dwellings with separate addresses and entrances, usually with entrances on opposite sides.
b) Four dwellings connected under one roof with separate addresses.
c) Two or more occupancies under one roof connected by a common wall.
d) A townhouse with a garage at the rear.
c) Two or more occupancies under one roof connected by a common wall.
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What is an over-under townhouse?
a) Two stacked dwellings with separate addresses and entrances, usually with entrances on opposite sides.
b) Four dwellings connected under one roof with separate addresses.
c) Two attached living units that share a roof and a common wall.
d) A townhouse with an overhang on the front and back.
a) Two stacked dwellings with separate addresses and entrances, usually with entrances on opposite sides.
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How are piggyback-style townhouses structured?
a) Two stacked dwellings with separate addresses and entrances, sharing a common floor and separated by a fire wall.
b) Two attached living units that share a roof and a common wall.
c) Four dwellings connected under one roof with separate addresses.
d) Two stacked dwellings with separate addresses and entrances, but no shared floor.
a) Two stacked dwellings with separate addresses and entrances, sharing a common floor and separated by a fire wall.
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What is a quadplex-style townhouse?
a) Two stacked dwellings with separate addresses and entrances.
b) Four dwellings connected under one roof with separate addresses.
c) Two attached living units that share a roof and a common wall.
d) A townhouse with two different styles of architecture.
b) Four dwellings connected under one roof with separate addresses.
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What does a duplex-style townhouse consist of?
a) Two stacked dwellings with separate addresses and entrances.
b) Four dwellings connected under one roof with separate addresses.
c) Two attached living units that share a roof and a common wall.
d) Two separate townhouse buildings with a common floor.
c) Two attached living units that share a roof and a common wall.
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What can affect access to townhouse buildings in new communities?
a) Limited or impossible access by apparatus due to new streets and parking areas.
b) A lack of ground ladders for roof access.
c) The presence of firewalls separating the dwellings.
d) The use of garden apartments as attached dwellings.
a) Limited or impossible access by apparatus due to new streets and parking areas.
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What is the difference between commercial and residential townhomes?
a) Commercial townhomes are taller than residential townhomes.
b) Commercial townhomes have detached garages.
c) Commercial townhomes may not present the same life safety concerns in case of a fire.
d) Residential townhomes have unfinished basements.
c) Commercial townhomes may not present the same life safety concerns in case of a fire.
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What is a common characteristic of townhouses?
a) They range in height from two to four floors.
b) They always have a detached garage.
c) They have finished basements.
d) They are primarily used for commercial purposes.
a) They range in height from two to four floors.
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How are rowhouses and townhouses typically described?
a) They are distinct types of residential and commercial attached dwellings.
b) They are interchangeable terms for the same type of structure.
c) Rowhouses have garages, while townhouses do not.
d) Rowhouses are taller than townhouses.
b) They are interchangeable terms for the same type of structure.
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What is a two-over-two townhouse?
a) A room or space just below the roof used for storage.
b) A void space between the top-floor ceiling and the building's roof decking.
c) A multistory dwelling normally attached to several other units.
d) A 4-story townhouse with two separate addresses and entrances, where one address occupies the first two floors and the second address occupies the third and fourth floors.
d) A 4-story townhouse with two separate addresses and entrances, where one address occupies the first two floors and the second address occupies the third and fourth floors.
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What is a townhouse?
a) A multistory dwelling normally attached to several other units.
b) A round or square, thin-walled structural steel column used to support beams or timbers stretching over long spans.
c) A structure with two dwellings located under one roof that share a common wall.
d) A room or space just below the roof used for storage.
a) A multistory dwelling normally attached to several other units.
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What is a rowhouse?
a) A room or space just below the roof used for storage.
b) A void space between the top-floor ceiling and the building's roof decking.
c) One multistory dwelling attached to at least two other dwellings.
d) A round or square, thin-walled structural steel column used to support beams or timbers stretching over long spans.
c) One multistory dwelling attached to at least two other dwellings.
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What is a quadplex?
a) Four connected dwellings under one roof, each with a separate address.
b) A multistory dwelling normally attached to several other units.
c) A townhouse consisting of two or more occupancies under one roof connected by a common wall.
d) A void space between the top-floor ceiling and the building's roof decking.
a) Four connected dwellings under one roof, each with a separate address.
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What is an over-under townhouse?
a) A structure with two dwellings located under one roof that share a common wall.
b) A townhouse consisting of two or more occupancies under one roof connected by a common wall.
c) A room or space just below the roof used for storage.
d) Two stacked dwellings with one over the other, usually involving a 2-level occupancy over a 1-level occupancy with entrances on opposite sides.
d) Two stacked dwellings with one over the other, usually involving a 2-level occupancy over a 1-level occupancy with entrances on opposite sides.
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What is a Lally column?
a) A round or square, thin-walled structural steel column used to support beams or timbers stretching over long spans.
b) A void space between the top-floor ceiling and the building's roof decking.
c) A material covering the area where the first-floor floor joists meet the exterior wall.
d) A townhouse consisting of two or more occupancies under one roof connected by a common wall.
a) A round or square, thin-walled structural steel column used to support beams or timbers stretching over long spans.
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What is a hybrid building construction?
a) A structure with two dwellings located under one roof.
b) The movement of heat and smoke from the higher air pressure within the fire area to all other lower air pressure areas both inside and outside the fire building.
c) A multistory dwelling attached to at least two other dwellings.
d) A combination of various types of townhouse styles under one roof.
d) A combination of various types of townhouse styles under one roof.
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What is a flow path?
a) The movement of heat and smoke from the higher air pressure within the fire area to all other lower air pressure areas both inside and outside the fire building.
b) A structure with two dwellings located under one roof.
c) A townhouse consisting of two or more occupancies under one roof connected by a common wall.
d) A multistory dwelling attached to at least two other dwellings.
a) The movement of heat and smoke from the higher air pressure within the fire area to all other lower air pressure areas both inside and outside the fire building.
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What is a duplex?
a) A room or space just below the roof used for storage.
b) A structure with two dwellings located under one roof that share a common wall.
c) A material covering the area where the first-floor floor joists meet the exterior wall.
d) A void space between the top-floor ceiling and the building's roof decking.
b) A structure with two dwellings located under one roof that share a common wall.
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What is a cockloft?
a) A void space between the top-floor ceiling and the building's roof decking.
b) A material covering the area where the first-floor floor joists meet the exterior wall.
c) A townhouse consisting of two or more occupancies under one roof connected by a common wall.
d) A multistory dwelling attached to at least two other dwellings.
a) A void space between the top-floor ceiling and the building's roof decking.
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What is a band board?
a) A material covering the area where the first-floor floor joists meet the exterior wall.
b) A void space between the top-floor ceiling and the building's roof decking.
c) A round or square, thin-walled structural steel column.
d) A structure with two dwellings located under one roof.
a) A material covering the area where the first-floor floor joists meet the exterior wall.
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What is back-to-back?
a) A room or space just below the roof used for storage.
b) A structure with two dwellings located under one roof.
c) A townhouse consisting of two or more occupancies under one roof connected by a common wall.
d) A void space between the top-floor ceiling and the building's roof decking.
c) A townhouse consisting of two or more occupancies under one roof connected by a common wall.
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What is an attic?
a) A room or space just below the roof used for storage.
b) A void space between the top-floor ceiling and the building's roof decking.
c) A structure with two dwellings located under one roof.
d) A round or square, thin-walled structural steel column.
a) A room or space just below the roof used for storage.
