Which are applied to the surface of combustible materials to suppress, reduce, or delay the flame-spread rating of a material?
Fire-retardant coatings
Which type of gypsum board contains vermiculite that expands as it is exposed to heat and allows the gypsum to maintain its integrity?
Type C gypsum board
Which of the following is a primary concern of mortar joints in masonry units?
They may deteriorate over time or when exposed to fire and result in weakening of the structure
Which of the following structural systems uses the walls of a building to support spanning elements such as beams and trusses?
Bearing wall structures
Plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), and nonveneered panels are examples of:
wood panel products
What material is used for bearing walls
Concrete panels
Which type of wood framing uses closely spaced members (studs) that are continuous from the sill to the top plate of the roof line?
Balloon framing
Which construction material used for structural members provides a large amount of fuel for combustion?
Wood
A material that is used in building construction in a nonload-carrying capacity is:
gypsum board
Which component is MOST likely to affect fire behavior by ignition due to an exposure fire?
Siding
Which type of insulation is gaining popularity and is applied as soft foam that hardens after application?
Solid-fill foam insulations
Which of the following consists of wood that is prefabricated and shipped to the construction site?
Engineered wood products
Exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) provide a way to:
improve the appearance of an existing masonry wall that has become deteriorated
What is the primary material used for structural support in the construction of large modern buildings?
Steel
Which glass is MOST likely to be used in security windows and to reduce noise transmission?
Laminated
Which of the following consists of panels made from a combination of glass and plastic that is used in fire-rated assemblies?
Fire-rated glass
Which of the following will effectively reinforce masonry walls?
Placing vertical steel rods in a cavity between two adjacent wythes of a brick wall
Which type of gypsum board is produced with glass fibers that help prevent its deterioration when exposed to fire?
Type X gypsum board
For which type of framing is the basic structural support provided by a framework of beams and columns that are made of wooden timbers?
Heavy-timber framing
Which type of framing uses a series of vertical elements to support horizontal elements that are subject to transverse loads?
Post and beam framing
Which refers to a rating assigned to an opening in a fire wall to indicate the length of time a protective assembly can withstand fire conditions?
Fire protection rating
Which of the following MOST impacts the rate at which unprotected steel fails when exposed to fire?
Load supported by the steel
Which of the following would be an example of a live load?
Building contents
Which is an advantage to manufacturing laminated members?
Sizes and shapes can be produced that are not available from solid wood
Where would an inspector be most likely to find construction documents related to an original building construction?
Building department or permit office