Strategic and Tactical Considerations on the Fireground, 4e (Smith)
Chapter 1 Preparation
1) ________ fires are those involving combustible metals like aluminum, magnesium, titanium,
and sodium.
A) Class A
B) Class B
C) Class D
D) Class C
Answer: C
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2) There are a number of methods for heat to be transferred; the process by which heat is
transferred by gas or liquid is known as:
A) thermal.
B) radiation.
C) conduction.
D) convection.
Answer: D
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3) Ignition of combustibles in an area heated by convection, radiation, or a combination of the
two can result in which of the following?
A) Rollover
B) Back draft
C) Ignition point
D) Flashover
Answer: D
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4) Which of the following would be an imminent sign of flashover?
A) Intense heat
B) Free-burning fire
C) Unburned article starting to smoke
D) All of the above
Answer: D
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5) A ________ is when a fuel-rich atmosphere is pushed in front of a fire by the thermal column
of heat from the fire.
A) back draft
B) flashover
C) rollover
D) fully developed stage
Answer: C
Page Ref: 8
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Chapter 1 Preparation
1) ________ fires are those involving combustible metals like aluminum, magnesium, titanium,
and sodium.
A) Class A
B) Class B
C) Class D
D) Class C
Answer: C
Page Ref: 4
2) There are a number of methods for heat to be transferred; the process by which heat is
transferred by gas or liquid is known as:
A) thermal.
B) radiation.
C) conduction.
D) convection.
Answer: D
Page Ref: 5
3) Ignition of combustibles in an area heated by convection, radiation, or a combination of the
two can result in which of the following?
A) Rollover
B) Back draft
C) Ignition point
D) Flashover
Answer: D
Page Ref: 8
4) Which of the following would be an imminent sign of flashover?
A) Intense heat
B) Free-burning fire
C) Unburned article starting to smoke
D) All of the above
Answer: D
Page Ref: 9
5) A ________ is when a fuel-rich atmosphere is pushed in front of a fire by the thermal column
of heat from the fire.
A) back draft
B) flashover
C) rollover
D) fully developed stage
Answer: C
Page Ref: 8
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