Fire Safety Test Questions and Answers
Accelerant - -A substance used to aid the Asphyxiant - -subststance, such as toxic
spread of fire gas, or an event such as drowning that creates
lack of oxygen in the body
Combustion - -the process of burning
something Corrode - -destroy or damage (metal,
stone, or other materials) slowly by chemical
action.
Detection - -The action or process of
identifying the presence of something concealed
Explosive - -able or likely to shatter
violently or burst apart, as when a bomb
Detonation - -The action of causing a explodes.
bomb or explosive device to explode
Extinguish - -Cause a fire or light to cease
to burn or shine
Incendiary - -designed to cause fires
Conflagration - -an extensive fire that
destroys a great deal of land or property
Fuel - -an element a fire needs to ignite;
material such as coal, gas or oil that is burned to
produce heat or power
Heat - -an element a fire needs to ignite;
the quality of being hot; high temperature
Smolder - -to burn with little smoke and no
flame
Utilities - -A commodity or service such as
electricity, water, or public transportation
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Accelerant - -A substance used to aid the Asphyxiant - -subststance, such as toxic
spread of fire gas, or an event such as drowning that creates
lack of oxygen in the body
Combustion - -the process of burning
something Corrode - -destroy or damage (metal,
stone, or other materials) slowly by chemical
action.
Detection - -The action or process of
identifying the presence of something concealed
Explosive - -able or likely to shatter
violently or burst apart, as when a bomb
Detonation - -The action of causing a explodes.
bomb or explosive device to explode
Extinguish - -Cause a fire or light to cease
to burn or shine
Incendiary - -designed to cause fires
Conflagration - -an extensive fire that
destroys a great deal of land or property
Fuel - -an element a fire needs to ignite;
material such as coal, gas or oil that is burned to
produce heat or power
Heat - -an element a fire needs to ignite;
the quality of being hot; high temperature
Smolder - -to burn with little smoke and no
flame
Utilities - -A commodity or service such as
electricity, water, or public transportation
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