Construction

Question 1

(3) types of metal decking

Answer 1

Form decking; composite decking; cellular decking

Question 2

(3) types of steel connection, defined by AISC

Answer 2

Moment connection; shear connection; semi-rigid connection

Question 3

(3) types of open web steel joist

Answer 3

K series (12’-60’ spans); LH series (28’-60’ spans); DLH series (< 144’ spans)

Question 4

(3) types of standpipe

Answer 4

Class I, Class II, Class III

i. Dry
ii. Wet (connected to water supply)
iii. Combination

Question 5

(5) types of fire detection

Answer 5

Ionization (detects particles)
Gas detection (detects gases)
Photoelectric (detects smoke)
Flame detector
Temperature rise detector

Question 6

(4) types of sprinkler system

Answer 6

wet pipe; dry pipe; pre-action; deluge

Question 7

(4) types of fire extinguisher

Answer 7

Class A (water based - ordinary combustibles)
Class B (foam - gas)
Class C (nonconductive - electrical)
Class D (dry powder - metals)

Question 8

(3) types of specifications

Answer 8

Performance; prescriptive; proprietary [open/closed]

Question 9

(3) types of lateral load resisting systems

Answer 9

braced frame; shear wall ; moment resisting frame