APA and IRC Simplified Wall Bracing Methods AIA/ICC Certification Quiz

Once you successfully complete and submit the quiz, you will have access to download your AIA or ICC Certificate of Completion.

Learning Objectives
Upon completing this training, attendees will be able to identify and describe:

  • Identify situations where APA simplified, or IRC simplified methods would be appropriate for a home.
  • Outline the steps required to implement the APA or IRC simplified methods.
  • Detail appropriate braced wall panel locations and spacings.
  • Describe the purpose of braced wall panels and the structural failures they prevent.

 

1. Which is NOT a requirement for using the APA or IRC simplified method?
2. What is used to measure lateral load resistance in the IRC simplified method?
3. What can you do to use a section of wall less than 24” as a braced wall panel?
4. What can you do in the APA Simplified Method if the overall house dimensions are larger than 60 feet?
5. Which simplified bracing method allows intermittent sheathing?
6. In the IRC Simplified method, what is one of the requirements to use the method?
7. With the APA Simplified method, the following is required:
8. Which is NOT a lateral load failure mode?
9. What is the maximum wall height allowed when using: the APA simplified method, the IRC simplified method?
10. According to the presentation, what is the maximum distance from the corner to the first braced wall panel in the APA or IRC simplified methods?