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The weight of combustibles in a fire area or on a floor in buildings and structures is known as what? ANS
- Fire load
A fire involving ordinary combustible material is known as what class of fire? ANS - Class A fire
in which area are most materials considered noncombustible? ANS - light- hazard area
a fire involving flammable and combustible liquids, oils, and flammable gases is known as what class of
fire? ANS - Class B fire
compared to a fire extinguisher rated 2-A, a fire extinguisher rated 4-A extinguishes: ANS - Twice as
much
which fire extinguisher operates in below-freezing conditions? ANS - Dry chemical fire extinguisher
A fire involving combustible cooking media is known as a: ANS - Class K fire
Which type of extinguishing agent is ideally suited for computers or sensitive electrical equipment? ANS
- Halogenated (clean) agent
A storage facility for flammable liquids is an example of a(n): ANS - Extra Hazard area
A fire involving energized electrical equipment is known as a: ANS - Class C fire
A passage through which flue gases are conveyed from a combustion chamber to the outer air is known
as a(n): ANS - Flue
,A switch is opened to stop the flow of electricity by a: ANS - Circuit breaker
which of the following is the force required to move or conduct electricity? ANS - Volts
Round pipes that hold multiple wires in walls and ceilings are known as: ANS - Conduits
A set of contacts that interrupts or controls the flow of current through an electrical circuit is known as
a(n): ANS - Switch
who is qualified to inspect a boiler? ANS - Boiler inspector
An electrical circuit is opened when a fusible part is heated and severed in a: ANS - Fuse
Which of the following refers to the total electrical power available for use? ANS - Watts
Which device raises or lowers the voltage of alternating current of the original source? ANS - Fluid filled
transformer and dry type transformer
A refrigerated liquid that has a boiling point below -130 degrees F (-90 C) at atmospheric pressure is
known as a (n): ANS - Cryogenic gas
the largest volume of hazardous material is transported by: ANS - highway
Hydrogen, LP gas and methane are examples of: ANS - Flammable gases
Fire protection systems sometimes operate by: ANS - Excluding ignition sources, excluding air, and
ventilation
all flammable liquids are: ANS - Class I liquids
, Bulk storage containers hold: ANS - over 119 gallons of liquids
over 882 pounds of solids and gases
when hazardous materials are transported, they are labeled using which of the following systems? ANS
- US Department of Transportation (DOT) marking system
Which type of gas would be used for welding, chemical processing, or refrigeration? ANS - Industrial
gas
Concentrated sulfuric and nitric acids would most likely be carried in a(n): ANS - MC-312 corrosives
tanker
All combustible liquids are classified as: ANS - Class II and III liquids
Grease should be cleaned from kitchen cooking hoods and exhaust ducts by: ANS - commercial firms
that specialize in this type of cleaning
where should dumpsters be placed outside a building? ANS - at least 10' from combustible buildings
and not under roof eaves or overhangs
outside a building, storage of rubber tired should be: ANS - Limited
An area between an improved property and potential wildland fire that has been cleared of
combustibles is known as a: ANS - Defensible space
High piled storage is defined as storage in excess of: ANS - 12' in height
Near flammable liquids outdoors, smoking should be: ANS - forbidden
Combustible materials include: ANS - Trash, Debris, and by-products of a business
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