Firefighter Entry-Level Exam (CPAT and Written Exam)

Question 1

What are the five types of building construction classified by NFPA 220?

Wood frame, masonry, steel, concrete, and composite Type I, Type II, Type III, Type IV, and Type V Residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and mixed-use Ordinary, heavy timber, fire-resistive, non-combustible, and combustible

Correct Answer:

Type I, Type II, Type III, Type IV, and Type V

Question 2

Which type of building construction is considered the most fire-resistive?

Type II (Non-combustible) Type III (Ordinary) Type I (Fire-resistive) Type IV (Heavy Timber)

Correct Answer:

Type I (Fire-resistive)

Question 3

What is 'balloon frame' construction?

A framing method where wall studs run continuously from the foundation to the roof without interruption A steel frame building with inflatable insulation panels between the studs A modular construction technique using prefabricated wall panels A method where each floor has its own separate wall framing that acts as a fire stop

Correct Answer:

A framing method where wall studs run continuously from the foundation to the roof without interruption

Question 4

Which type of building construction uses heavy timber structural members with minimum dimensions specified by code?

Type I (Fire-resistive) Type II (Non-combustible) Type III (Ordinary) Type IV (Heavy Timber)

Correct Answer:

Type IV (Heavy Timber)

Question 5

What is the primary hazard of lightweight truss construction during a fire?

Trusses conduct electricity more readily than standard dimensional lumber Lightweight trusses can fail rapidly because the small metal connector plates lose strength quickly under heat Lightweight trusses produce more toxic smoke than heavy timber construction They are more difficult to ventilate than platform frame structures

Correct Answer:

Lightweight trusses can fail rapidly because the small metal connector plates lose strength quickly under heat

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