Fire-Rated Systems in Wood Construction Quiz

Once you have passed and submitted the quiz, you will receive your AIA or ICC Certificate of Completion.

Learning Objectives

  • Distinguish the difference between fireproof and firesafe.
  • Explain the basics of fire protection including key terms, practices, codes and measures.
  • Identify different building systems and how to account for fire protection at the major areas of concern.
  • Describe the role different engineered wood products play in fire protection.

 

1. This is the point at which human life in untenable?
  3.  Point Load
2. Flame Spread is defined as?
  4.  The transfer of fire from one floor to another
3. Fire-resistive construction gives time to?
4. ______ is any normal wood construction assembly such as floor-ceiling or wall, with a fire-resistive material added to give primary protection?
5. Which of the following are NOT forms of fire protection methods?
  1.  Mass Timber Construction
  2.  Heavy Timber Construction
  3.  Biophilic Construction
  4.  Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood
6. 2021 IBC allow for ________ story mass timber construction?
  1.  4
  2.  50
  3.  10
  4.  18
7. A one-hour fire-rated glulam with top of beam not exposed to fire will have extra tension lams in what area?
  1.  Top
  2.  Bottom
  3.  Middle
  4.  Side
8. _________ is a type of wood that is impregnated with chemicals to inhibit combustion.
  1.  #2 SYP Treated
  2.  Fire-Retardant-Treated
  3.  Medium Density Fiber Board
  4.  Wood Composite Fiber Board
9. I-Joist used in one-hour combustible floor-ceiling assemblies must meet ________ and ________ thickness requirements.
  1.  Web and Flange
  2.  Tongue and Groove
  3.  Pier and Beam
  4.  Ball and Joint
10. APA Performance-Rated Rim Boards can be manufactured using the following.
  1.  Oriented Strand Board
  2.  Structural Composite Lumber
  3.  Plywood
  4.  All the above