BOF QUIZ QUESTIONS MOD A
AND ANSWERS (LATEST)
Non-load-bearing wall - ANSWERS-What building component
supports only its own weight and may divide two areas within a
structure?
Solid wood joist - ANSWERS-What part of a traditional wood-joisted
roof tends to lose strength gradually when exposed to fire?
Reinforced concrete - ANSWERS-Which of the following common
building materials performs well under fire conditions but can lose
strength through spalling?
Type I - ANSWERS-Which of the following construction types is
considered to be the most collapse resistant?
Type V - ANSWERS-Which of the following construction types
offers the appearance of Type III construction?
False - ANSWERS-T/F
Buildings are composed of the same materials, all of which can
prevent or contribute to fire growth.
False - ANSWERS-T/F
, Heated gypsum may crack and shatter when struck by a cold fire
stream.
True - ANSWERS-T/F
Size and moisture content affect how wood reacts to fire.
8.33 pounds (3.69 kilograms) - ANSWERS-Every U.S. gallon (SI
liter) of water used to suppress fire adds ___ to the weight of floors.
Type V - ANSWERS-In which construction type is collapse
influenced by the style of construction?
Presence of large amounts of combustible materials in an area -
ANSWERS-Which of the following BEST describes heavy fuel
loading?
Establish a clear collapse zone - ANSWERS-Which of the following
BEST describes the second step taken when a collapse appears to be
imminent?
False - ANSWERS-T/F
Structural collapse does not occur without a warning.
True - ANSWERS-T/F
The exterior of a building can make it appear more substantial than it
is.
AND ANSWERS (LATEST)
Non-load-bearing wall - ANSWERS-What building component
supports only its own weight and may divide two areas within a
structure?
Solid wood joist - ANSWERS-What part of a traditional wood-joisted
roof tends to lose strength gradually when exposed to fire?
Reinforced concrete - ANSWERS-Which of the following common
building materials performs well under fire conditions but can lose
strength through spalling?
Type I - ANSWERS-Which of the following construction types is
considered to be the most collapse resistant?
Type V - ANSWERS-Which of the following construction types
offers the appearance of Type III construction?
False - ANSWERS-T/F
Buildings are composed of the same materials, all of which can
prevent or contribute to fire growth.
False - ANSWERS-T/F
, Heated gypsum may crack and shatter when struck by a cold fire
stream.
True - ANSWERS-T/F
Size and moisture content affect how wood reacts to fire.
8.33 pounds (3.69 kilograms) - ANSWERS-Every U.S. gallon (SI
liter) of water used to suppress fire adds ___ to the weight of floors.
Type V - ANSWERS-In which construction type is collapse
influenced by the style of construction?
Presence of large amounts of combustible materials in an area -
ANSWERS-Which of the following BEST describes heavy fuel
loading?
Establish a clear collapse zone - ANSWERS-Which of the following
BEST describes the second step taken when a collapse appears to be
imminent?
False - ANSWERS-T/F
Structural collapse does not occur without a warning.
True - ANSWERS-T/F
The exterior of a building can make it appear more substantial than it
is.
