Balco AIA Test: B0100FS-D

Course Title: Firestop 101 – Introduction to Firestopping Technology

AIA Course Number: B0100FS-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.

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1) What are the three components of a balanced fire protection system?

A

Detection, Suppression, Containment

B

Prevention, Notification, Cleanup

C

Ventilation, Alarms, Evacuation

D

Alarms, Exit Lights, Insurance

2) What is the primary reason smoke is so dangerous during a fire?

A

It causes buildings to collapse faster

B

It spreads quickly and can overcome people before they escape

C

It burns hotter than flames

D

It destroys sprinklers before they activate

3) What is the purpose of compartmentation in a building?

A

To prevent mold growth

B

ITo organize equipment

C

To contain fire, smoke, and toxic gases to their origin

D

To speed up construction

4) Which code organizations influence firestopping standards?

A

IBC, IFC, and NFPA

B

OSHA and ADA

C

LEED and USGBC

D

CDC and FDA

5) What does intumescent material do during a fire?

A

Shrinks and cracks to let heat out

B

Swells up and chars to block fire and smoke

C

Turns into water

D

Becomes transparent

6) Which test confirms that fire does not transfer heat or flame through a barrier?

A

W Rating Test

B

STC Test

C

Hose Stream and Time/Temperature Rating Tests

D

Air Pressure and Wind Load Test

7) What is a key misconception about firestop sealants?

A

That they are applied too early in construction

B

That they are only required in hospitals

C

That the sealant alone is a rated fire stop system

D

That they are not allowed in concrete applications

8) Which materials are commonly used to firestop electrical boxes?

A

Cement and wood blocks

B

Putty pads, box guards, and cover guards

C

Duct tape and caulk

D

Fiberglass and plastic foam

9) What does an L-rating evaluate in firestopping?

A

Lifespan of firestop

B

Loudness of alarms

C

Air leakage and smoke resistance

D

Light transmission

10) What should architects do when no tested firestop system matches their project conditions?

A

Skip firestopping

B

Use a duct seal as a temporary fix

C

File an engineering judgment or conduct new testing

D

Install extra sprinklers instead