Chapter 12 Concerns of Green Construction

The term "green" construction is also known as: A) environmental construction. B) sustainable construction. C) eco-friendly construction. D) earth-based construction.

B) sustainable construction.

Which of the following is the correct order for the components of a photovoltaic (PV) roof panel system, going from smallest to largest? A) Module, array, cell B) Array, module, cell C) Cell, module, array D) Array, cell, module

C) Cell, module, array

15. What is a building covered with vegetation such as vines or ivy sometimes jokingly called? A) Greenhouse building B) Green thumb building C) Chia building D) Garden house

C) Chia building

Ammonia is considered eco-friendly but still is a hazard to fire fighters. Ammonia will burn in concentrations as low as: A) 30%. B) 25%. C) 19%. D) 16%.

D) 16%

What type of hazardous gas is generated by batteries used to store solar-generated electricity? A) Carbon monoxide B) Carbon dioxide C) Sulfur D) Hydrogen

D) Hydrogen

Which of the following is a major hazard to fire fighters operating within a structure that has a green roof? A) Visibility is limited. B) Added thickness to the roof makes it difficult to ventilate. C) Increased insulation from the roof will make the fire hotter. D) Increased weight of the roof could make a roof collapse faster.

D) Increased weight of the roof could make a roof collapse faster.

Which type of solar water heating system is often mounted on a roof and creates a collapse hazard due to its dead weight? A) Active system B) Reverse system C) Tubular system D) Passive system

D) Passive system

Photovoltaic (PV) roof panels most often face which direction? A) East B) North C) West D) South

D) South

Which of the following green rating systems is a worldwide program? A) Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) B) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) C) American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

A) Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM)

What is the purpose of an inverter on a photovoltaic (PV) system? A) Convert direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC) B) Convert AC into DC C) Reverse current flow from positive to negative D) Reverse current flow from negative to positive

A) Convert direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC)

What do you need to do if you use nonpotable water in your pump during fire suppression operations? A) Flush the pump thoroughly with fresh water. B) Replace the filters on the pump. C) Replace the seals in the pump. D) Nothing. Nonpotable water is the same as potable water.

A) Flush the pump thoroughly with fresh water.

Which of the following energy conservation measures is applied in stub channels of walls? A) Polyurethane insulation B) Polystyrene insulation C) Radiant barriers D) Cement

A) Polyurethane insulation

What are structural insulated panels used for in green construction? A) Stud-less walls B) Roof covering material C) Water barrier for foundations D) Barrier protection between the ground and the foundation

A) Stud-less walls

Wastewater from industrial processes, laundries, and other sources is referred to as: A) gray water. B) black water. C) blue water. D) secondhand water.

A) gray water.

All of the following are examples of eco-friendly building materials, EXCEPT: A) polymers. B) bamboo. C) adobe. D) straw bales.

A) polymers.

Which of the following is the smallest component of the photovoltaic (PV) system? A) Inverter B) Cells C) Array D) Module

B) Cells

Water storage tanks on the roof of a building containing reclamation water are considered which type of load? A) Live load B) Dead load C) Eccentric load D) Fluctuation load

B) Dead load

Which of the following statements about eco-friendly building materials is correct? A) All eco-friendly materials are fire rated for flame spread. B) Most fire rating tests for green materials are limited or inconclusive. C) Adobe composite uses polymers for strength. D) Ammonia has returned as an eco-friendly refrigerant.

B) Most fire rating tests for green materials are limited or inconclusive.

Green building rating certifications _____________ the fire code(s). A) ignore B) do not address C) exceed D) are equal to

B) do not address

A wind turbine captures __________ energy of the wind and converts it into _____________ energy to drive a generator, which creates direct electric current. A) friction, kinetic B) kinetic, mechanical C) compression, mechanical D) flowing, kinetic

B) kinetic, mechanical

Perhaps the greatest threat of a solar panel system to fire fighters during a fire is: A) weight of the system on the roof as a dead load. B) possibility of electrical shock. C) release of toxic gases from individual modules. D) toxic fibers and covers on the wires.

B) possibility of electrical shock.

A flexible reflective membrane that is used in attic spaces to help reduce cooling costs is: A) polyurethane. B) radiant barrier. C) polystyrene. D) aluminum.

B) radiant barrier.

In what year was the International Green Construction Code issued? A) 2001 B) 2008 C) 2012 D) 2006

C) 2012

Which of the following statements is correct? A) Green buildings are safer for fire fighters than normal buildings. B) Ventilation operations are easier in a green building. C) Green construction should not be equated with increased fire fighter safety. D) Building materials used in green construction are less of a fire hazard than those used in normal construction.

C) Green construction should not be equated with increased fire fighter safety.

Buildings in the United States that meet certain minimum green criteria are evaluated and certified by the: A) Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM). B) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). C) U.S. Green Building Council. D) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

C) U.S. Green Building Council.

Sewage water that is untreated is referred to as: A) gray water. B) red water. C) black water. D) nonpotable water.

C) black water.

When fighting a fire in a photovoltaic (PV) system, the first thing a fire fighter should do is: A) activate the fire suppression system for the PV system. B) use bolt cutters to disengage the panels from the batteries. C) deenergize the system at the control panels. D) reverse the flow of current from the batteries back to the panels.

C) deenergize the system at the control panels.

Biopolymers are made of green materials that are generated by: A) natural plastics. B) hydrocarbon-based products. C) renewable/living sources such as starches or wood. D) carbon fiber material.

C) renewable/living sources such as starches or wood.

A major concern in using trees and large grass areas around buildings to help conserve energy from a fire fighter point of view is: A) water supply intended for watering grass is insufficient for firefighting purposes. B) flammability of the trees and grass near the building. C) limited egress of occupants. D) poor accessibility of fire apparatus to the building around trees and soft ground.

D) poor accessibility of fire apparatus to the building around trees and soft ground.

All of the following are objectives of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program, EXCEPT: A) reduce waste sent to landfills. B) be healthier and safer for occupants. C) qualify for tax rebates. D) reduce fire flow requirements for sprinkler systems.

D) reduce fire flow requirements for sprinkler systems.