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Manufactured homes built before 1976 have less than those of current construction:


A) content load
B) fire resistance
C) building restrictions
D) lightweight construction

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What type of roof is used to prevent ice damming?


A) Rain roof
B) Cold roof
C) Green roof
D) Photovoltaic (Solar) roof

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For which type of construction is flying glass the primary collapse zone hazard concern?


A) Type I
B) Type III
C) Type IV
D) Type V

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What building component's construction varies depending on its level?


A) Wall
B) Roof
C) Foundation
D) Floor/Ceiling

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Which of the following doors has the advantage of eliminating door swing that might interfere with use of interior space?


A) Sliding door
B) Folding door
C) Vertical door
D) Revolving door

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In which roof style does the design depend on exterior walls to support its weight?


A) Flat
B) Pitched
C) Arched
D) Sawtooth

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Which of the following construction types has walls, floors, and ceilings that must be able to resist fire for three to four hours?


A) Type I
B) Type III
C) Type IV
D) Type V

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What part of the roof is exposed to weather?


A) Decks
B) Supports
C) Coverings
D) Penetrations and openings

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According to the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) heavy timber construction avoids:


A) having open crawl spaces.
B) using flame-retardant materials.
C) using noncombustible materials.
D) concealed spaces under floors and roofs.

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Which type of roof is used whenever large open floor spaces with limited interior support is needed?


A) Lantern
B) Mansard
C) Sawtooth
D) Bowstring truss

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What roof type is frequently penetrated by chimneys, shafts and skylights?


A) Flat
B) Shed
C) Pitched
D) Arched

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Renovation, age of the structure, weather, and loads are all:


A) renovations hazards.
B) structural collapse factors.
C) building construction hazards.
D) impossible to estimate the impact of on a structure.

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In what fire stage is structural collapse very likely?


A) Incipient
B) Growth
C) Fully developed
D) Decay

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What type of stairs uses a ventilation system activated by automatic fire or smoke detection?


A) Access stairs
B) Fire escapes
C) Protected stairs
D) Smokeproof stair enclosures

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The critical temperature for steel can be reached at ceiling level from:


A) the rising heat and smoke in the room.
B) the steam from fire suppression efforts.
C) heat from other spaces in the structure.
D) construction materials that burn quickly.

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Which of the following can be the result of rapidly cooling cast iron with water?


A) It may crack or shatter.
B) It may gain tensile strength.
C) It may lose small portions from the surface.
D) It may elongate as much as 4 inches (100 mm) .

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Type III construction requires exterior walls and structural members to be constructed of:


A) wood and metal.
B) steel and masonry.
C) large-dimension lumber.
D) noncombustible materials.

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Ventilating a rain roof will not remove smoke until:


A) the dead load is mitigated.
B) sheeting layers are pierced.
C) the original roof is penetrated.
D) security measures are removed.

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What type of door may be required by building codes to be constructed of tempered material that resists breakage?


A) Fire door
B) Panel door
C) Glass door
D) Metal door

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What construction type is composed of materials that will not contribute to fire development or spread?


A) Type I
B) Type II
C) Type III
D) Type IV

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