FSD NYC – Questions With Applicable Solutions (A+)
StandPipe riser Accurate Answer:-
Ignition Temperature - Accurate Answer:- minimum temperature to
which the substance exposed to air must be heated in order to ignite or cause
self-sustained combustion
Flash Point Accurate Answer:- lowest temperature of the liquid at
which it gives off vapor sufficient to cause a flammable mixture with air
,Fire Point Accurate Answer:- lowest temperature at which a substance
continues to burn in air (it is usually a few degrees above the flash point).
Vapors Accurate Answer:- gaseous substance given off by the material
that is burning or liquids
,Flammable or Explosive Limits Accurate Answer:- gases or vapors
which form flammable mixtures
LEAN - not enough gas or vapor, too much oxygen
RICH - Not enough oxygen, too much gas or vapor
Flammable (Explosive) Range Accurate Answer:- vapor or gas-air
mixtures which supports combustion
, HEAT TRANSFER Accurate Answer:- Conduction -Heat conducted from
one body to another by direct contact Convection -transfer of heat by the
movement of air or liquid
Radiation -heat transmission known as radiation of heat waves
FIRE STAGES
Growth Stage (Incipient) Accurate Answer:- Fire increases in size to
involve the entire room or area
StandPipe riser Accurate Answer:-
Ignition Temperature - Accurate Answer:- minimum temperature to
which the substance exposed to air must be heated in order to ignite or cause
self-sustained combustion
Flash Point Accurate Answer:- lowest temperature of the liquid at
which it gives off vapor sufficient to cause a flammable mixture with air
,Fire Point Accurate Answer:- lowest temperature at which a substance
continues to burn in air (it is usually a few degrees above the flash point).
Vapors Accurate Answer:- gaseous substance given off by the material
that is burning or liquids
,Flammable or Explosive Limits Accurate Answer:- gases or vapors
which form flammable mixtures
LEAN - not enough gas or vapor, too much oxygen
RICH - Not enough oxygen, too much gas or vapor
Flammable (Explosive) Range Accurate Answer:- vapor or gas-air
mixtures which supports combustion
, HEAT TRANSFER Accurate Answer:- Conduction -Heat conducted from
one body to another by direct contact Convection -transfer of heat by the
movement of air or liquid
Radiation -heat transmission known as radiation of heat waves
FIRE STAGES
Growth Stage (Incipient) Accurate Answer:- Fire increases in size to
involve the entire room or area
