IFSTA Exam Chapter 16 Solved 100%
Question : Other than fire suppression, which fireground
activity can greatly affect a structure's chance of
collapse?Select one:a.Primary searchesb.Size-
upc.Rescued.Overhaul
CORRECT ANSWER : d. Overhaul
Question : Which building material is the most common in
North America and is the main component of many structural
assemblies?Select one:a.Glassb.Vinylc.Metald.Wood
CORRECT ANSWER : d. Wood
Question : Which is an indicator of structural instability or
impending structural collapse?Select one:a.Fires in concealed
spaces or compartmentsb.Water runoff from the interior of the structurec.Charring on the floor or wallsd.Sagging, spongy roof
CORRECT ANSWER : d. Sagging, spongy roof
Question : When masonry components like brick and stone
are exposed to fire and high temperatures,:Select one:a.there
is little effect on the masonry.b.the masonry will give off toxic gases and vapors.c.there is a high risk of structural collapse.d.the masonry will stay intact but lose its strength.
CORRECT ANSWER : a. there is little effect on the
masonry.
Question : When should collapse zones be established?Select
one:a.Any time a Type I or Type II building is involved in
fireb.When there is a rapid intervention team available to monitor the collapse zone and perform rescuec.As soon as a fire in the structure reaches the incipient staged.When there is an indication that the structure has been weakened by prolonged exposure to fire or heat
CORRECT ANSWER : d. When there is an indication that
the structure has been weakened by prolonged exposure to fire or heat
Question : In a _____ building, structural collapse is unlikely
but will usually be localized instead of structure-wide if it
does occur.Select one:a.Type IVb.Type Ic.Type Vd.Type II
CORRECT ANSWER : b. Type I
Question : Which type of building material can be highly
combustible and produce toxic gases when exposed to
fire?Select one:a.Cinder
blocksb.Plasterc.Gypsumd.Engineered wood products
CORRECT ANSWER : d. Engineered wood products
Question : Fires in the _____ stage do not generate sufficient
heat or flame to cause unprotected steel or wood frame
buildings to collapse.Select one:a.incipientb.fully
developedc.growthd.decay
CORRECT ANSWER : a. incipient
Question : Which is a true statement about factors that affect
fire spread?Select one:a.Lightweight engineered building
materials are less likely to allow for rapid fire spread than heavy timber materials.b.Open floor plans and less compartmentation may contribute to fire spread.c.Abandoned buildings or buildings under construction are less at risk of fire spread than occupied structures.d.Type V buildings are the most protected from rapid fire spread.
CORRECT ANSW ER: b. Open floor plans and less
compartmentation may contribute to fire spread.
Question : The effect of heat and fire on metal depends on
the:Select one:a.type of metal and whether or not it is covered.b.type of fire suppression tactics used.c.types of other building materials used in the structure.d.age of the structure.
CORRECT ANSWER : a. type of metal and whether or not
it is covered.
Question : What should interior crews do first when structural
collapse is likely or imminent?Select one:a.Complete a
secondary searchb.Exit the building and inform Commandc.Complete a primary searchd.Establish a collapse zone around the building
CORRECT ANSWER : b. Exit the building and inform
Command
Question : What is the primary material used for structural
support in the construction of large buildings?Select