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Balco AIA Test: B0491SAFE-D

Course Title: Creating S.A.F.E. Continuity in Building Movement Joints
AIA Course Number: B0491SAFE-D
Instructions: Please enter your contact information below to begin the AIA 10-question test. To pass and receive credit, you must score at least 70%. Upon passing, you will receive a certificate of completion and, if you provided your AIA member number, we will submit your credit to the AIA.
Course Credit: This course provides one (1) AIA Learning Unit for Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). You must watch the full AIA video presentation before taking the test.
Certificate: At the completion of this test, you will receive a follow-up email that will include your AIA Certificate of Completion. If you do not see the email in your inbox, please check your spam or junk folder.
Note: Certificates will be sent to the email address you provide. AIA credit can only be submitted if you include your AIA member number. For all other associations that accept AIA credit, please submit your certificate directly.

1) What does the acronym S.A.F.E. stand for in this course?

1) What does the acronym S.A.F.E. stand for in this course?
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2) What is the primary goal of fire-resistant joint systems in buildings?

2) What is the primary goal of fire-resistant joint systems in buildings?
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3) What is the difference between smoke partitions and smoke barriers?

3) What is the difference between smoke partitions and smoke barriers?
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4) According to studies, what is the leading cause of fatalities in building fires?

4) According to studies, what is the leading cause of fatalities in building fires?
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5) What does the 'L Rating' in fire testing standards measure?

5) What does the 'L Rating' in fire testing standards measure?
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6) What typical building joint occurs where a gypsum wall meets a concrete floor or ceiling?

6) What typical building joint occurs where a gypsum wall meets a concrete floor or ceiling?
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7) Why is acoustic control in joint systems important in hospitals?

7) Why is acoustic control in joint systems important in hospitals?
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8) What type of joint allows for structural movement due to thermal, seismic, or wind loads?

8) What type of joint allows for structural movement due to thermal, seismic, or wind loads?
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9) Which standard is typically used to test curtain wall and perimeter joints?

9) Which standard is typically used to test curtain wall and perimeter joints?
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10) What should be used when there is no listed or tested joint system available for a unique condition?

10) What should be used when there is no listed or tested joint system available for a unique condition?
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