Smoke Guard AIA Test: SG-102D

Course Title: Passive Fire+Smoke Protection for Atriums

AIA Course Number: SG-102D

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.

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1) What is the main benefit of using fabric fire and smoke protection systems compared to steel closures?

A

They are much lighter, smaller, and more minimalist

B

They are more expensive

C

They require more maintenance

D

They can only be used in small openings

2) According to the IBC, which type of wall limits total opening widths to 25%?

A

Smoke Partitions

B

Fire Barriers

C

Smoke Barriers

D

All of the above

3) What is required if a building element has two separate code requirements demanding performance characteristics?

A

Only the more restrictive requirement applies

B

Neither requirement applies

C

Both requirements must be satisfied

D

Only one requirement can be chosen

4) In the 2021 IBC, atriums generally start at what number of stories, with some exceptions?

A

Three stories

B

One story

C

Two stories

D

Five stories

5) What is a key requirement for smoke control systems in atriums regarding the smoke layer?

A

Maintain a smoke layer at least ten feet above any walking surface

B

Maintain a smoke layer at least six feet above any walking surface

C

Eliminate all smoke within one minute

D

Allow smoke to fill the entire atrium

6) How do fabric curtains save money in a smoke control system?

A

They increase mechanical system requirements

B

They have no impact on cost

C

They diminish mechanical and makeup air requirements

D

They require additional fan systems

7) What is the primary function of a passive smoke control system in an atrium?

A

Stopping smoke from transferring between floors

B

Actively evacuating smoke with fans

C

Increasing the spread of fire

D

Allowing unrestricted smoke movement

8) What type of testing is UL 1784 primarily for?

A

Fire resistance of walls

B

Smoke rating for openings

C

Load bearing capacity of floors

D

Heat transfer through materials

9) Which standard for horizontal systems is load-bearing and has heat resistance?

A

UL 10D

B

UL 10B

C

NFPA 288

D

ASTM E119

10) In a business occupancy, if an unenclosed exit access stairway opening is no greater than twice the stairway footprint, what protection is required?

A

Full fire barriers

B

Mechanical smoke evacuation only

C

Sprinkler protected glass

D

Draft curtains and closely spaced sprinklers