Chapter 5

1. Which of the following statements about gypsum board is MOST accurate?

2. Which of the following is the most common glass used in fire-rated assemblies?

3. Modern synthetic building wraps are much:

4. Exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) provide a way to:

5. Which type of gypsum board is used to replace the vapor barrier in outside walls?

6. Which of the following is a challenge for inspectors regarding intumescent coatings?

7. The two main methods of fire-retardant treatment of wood are pressure impregnation and:

8. Which are applied to the surface of combustible materials to suppress, reduce, or delay the flame-spreading of a material?

9. Which construction material is required by the International Building Code® to be graded (labeled) to denote strength?

10. Which of the following consists of panels made from a combination of glass and plastic that is used in re-rated assemblies?

11. Which is an advantage to manufacturing laminated members?

12. During a fire, the behavior of building materials is affected by their chemical and physical properties and:

13. Which of the following statements about exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) is MOST accurate?

14. Plastics in an occupancy add to the amount of fuel and:

15. Which glass may be used for the protection of limited-size openings in fire-rated walls when permitted by the local building code?

16. Which of the following joints hold laminated members together?

17. Which of the following MOST impacts the rate at which unprotected steel fails when exposed to fire?

18. Plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), and nonveneered panels are examples of:

19. A material that is used in building construction in a nonload-carrying capacity is:

20. Which component is MOST likely to affect fire behavior by ignition due to an exposure fire?

21. Which type of gypsum board contains vermiculite that expands as it is exposed to heat and allows it to maintain its integrity?

22. Which of the following statements about siding is MOST accurate?

23. Which of the following statements about fire-retardant treatments for wood is MOST accurate?

24. Which of the following is the strongest of the structural materials used in construction?

25. Which construction material is MOST commonly used for foundations, columns, floors, and walls?

26. Which of the following is the primary reason that concrete is reinforced through the use of steel bars orcables placed within the concrete?

27. Which of the following consists of wood that is prefabricated and shipped to the construction site?

28. Which of the following refers to a material that is installed to reduce the heat rise of the material it is obecting?

29. Which of the following statements about plastics is MOST accurate?

30. Which determines the extent to which foam insulation will increase fire spread within a wood-framed wall?