Which construction type is typically wood frame?

• A. Wood frame
• B. Fire-resistive
• C. Non-combustible
• D. Heavy timber

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is recognizing light-frame, wood-based construction. Wood frame is the typical method where the structural skeleton is built from wooden studs, joists, and rafters—dimensional lumber arranged in platform or balloon framing—forming the frame of most residential buildings. It’s common, economical, and fast to erect, which is why it’s described as wood frame.

This option is the best choice because it literally names the construction method that uses a wooden framework. Other terms describe different approaches: fire-resistive and non-combustible refer to constructions designed to resist fire using noncombustible materials or fire-rated assemblies, not the standard wood-framed system. Heavy timber also involves wood, but uses large timber members and is categorized separately from light-frame wood construction.