Chapter 4 Fire Behavior Test Review

Front

Which element of the fire tetrahedron that is not included in the fire triangle describes the flaming (gas phase) of combustion?

Back

Sustained chemical reaction

Front

Which product of combustion is 200 times faster than oxygen and acts as an asphyxiant by excluding oxygen from the bloodstream?

Back

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

Front

Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) acts as an asphyxiant by

Back

Blocks the cells of the body from using oxygen

Front

The transfer of heat through one solid to another through direct contact is known as?

Back

Conduction

Front

In the fire environment, the transfer of heat through the air or air currents is known as?

Back

Convection

Front

In what heat transfer method are heat waves or infrared waves directed out in all directions in a straight line until they hit a solid object?

Back

Radiation

Front

Gaseous fuels can be the most dangerous of all fuel types because they are?

Back

Already in the physical state required for ignition

Front

An extinguishing agent such as Halon gas terminates the combustion process by?

Back

Stopping the chemical chain reaction

Front

Fire develops through four stages: incipient, growth, _____, and decay.

Back

Fully-developed

Front

The earliest stage of fire development when the combustion process begins is?

Back

Incipient