FCTC Written Exam Guide: Format, Sample Questions & Study Tips

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FCTC WRITTEN EXAM, FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE

TEST ACTUAL EXAM 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT

DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED

ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A

Which earthquake caused to install 9" diameter walls?

.....ANSWER.....Long beach earthquake

Tilt up construction can be the tallest structure? .....ANSWER.....5

stories tall

Secondary safe place for arch roof construction?

.....ANSWER.....Side walls of building

What type of construction is light weight?

.....ANSWER.....Bungalow

Tilt up construction is bolted to what? .....ANSWER.....Sheet metal

Fire protection systems with an attached garage?

.....ANSWER.....Best protection

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Minimum requirements for apt and mobile homes for smoke

detectors? .....ANSWER.....1 outside bedroom

Light weight is how much faster than conventional?

.....ANSWER.....60% faster

Bricks laid on their end? .....ANSWER.....King row

Best system to put into a kitchen? .....ANSWER.....Heat detector

Earthquake ordinance stated? .....ANSWER.....Metal straps in

walls are needed

Cost of smoke detectors? .....ANSWER.....Cost depends on perk

Hospitalized for smoke inhalation the last 6 weeks?

.....ANSWER.....50,000 people

Main danger for people in fire? .....ANSWER.....Smoke inhalation

What were the different Levels of fire protection? Minimum?

Better? Best? .....ANSWER.....?

Pulaski is what kind of tool? .....ANSWER.....Ax and grubbing tool.