USCG Final Exam Questions and Answers(A+ Solution guide)

_____ is an example of a Class D fuel. - Magnesium ______________________ are certain gaseous or liquid compounds that when heated can rapidly combine with themselves to form much larger units. - Self-Polymerizing Materials A container of material can be stressed 3 ways - mechanically, thermally, chemically A fire cannot be considered fully extinguished until _______ is complete. - overhaul A fire is said to be in the _____ stage when it runs out of either available fuel or available oxygen. - decay A male hose coupling: - has the thread on the exterior. A primary search is: - a fast, thorough search performed either before or during fire suppression operations. All PPE designed for structural fire fighting must meet the requirements of: - NFPA 1971. An international shore connection (ISC) uses an off-ship water supply to: - supply firefighting water to the vessels fire main. Before fire hose and couplings are stored or placed back into service, they should be: - inspected for damage to the hose jacket and threads. By which mechanism of heat transfer does heat travel in a straight line at the speed of light, allowing heat to travel through vacuums and air spaces? - RadiationClass B foams are especially effective on: - hydrocarbon fuels. Class K rated extinguishers work because of _____, which converts fatty acids into a soapy film. - saponification Compared to traditional sprinklers, high-pressure water mist sprinklers: - create minimal water damage. Crude carriers, product carriers, and gas carriers are types of: - tankships