Fire and Gas System Essentials
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What is the first stage of a fire?

  • Developed
  • Fully developed
  • End of fire
  • Incipient (correct)

What is the primary function of a Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP)?

  • To detect smoke
  • To connect to the fire department
  • To receive information from environmental sensors (correct)
  • To provide electrical energy to sensors

What type of detection is typically used for electrical rooms?

  • Smoke detection
  • Heat detection (correct)
  • Combination of heat and smoke detection
  • Optical detection

What is the primary purpose of a fire alarm system?

<p>To detect and alert people of smoke/fire (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical sequence of events in a fire?

<p>Incipient, smoldering, open flame, fully developed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of devices are used to detect changes associated with fire?

<p>Environmental sensors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of cooling of flame in fire fighting?

<p>To lower the temperature of the fuel (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of hydrant systems in fire fighting?

<p>To deliver a fire fighting agent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the Fire Triangle is most critical to the combustion process?

<p>Heat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a fire extinguisher?

<p>To extinguish or control small fires (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a fire fighter's helmet?

<p>To protect the head from impact and puncture injuries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of NFPA 1971 Standard?

<p>To set minimum guidelines for fire service protective equipment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of strobe chime devices in fire alarm systems?

<p>To alert people in high-noise environments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of detector is typically used to detect refrigerant gas leaks?

<p>Refrigerant gas leak detector (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of fire extinguishment for inert gas fire fighting agents?

<p>Displacing oxygen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of manual alarms in fire protection systems?

<p>To allow individuals to manually trigger a fire alarm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of appliance is typically used in areas where loud noises could be disruptive to other operations?

<p>Chimes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of special hazard identification systems?

<p>To identify potential fire hazards in commercial buildings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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