Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition Chapter 4, Fire Dynamics Questions and Answers.

Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition: Chapter 4, Fire
Dynamics Questions and Answers
Question 1
Which element is included in the fire tetrahedron that is not part of the fire triangle model?
Correct Answer
Chemical chain reaction



Question 2
In order to burn, fuel must be in a _____ state.
Correct Answer
Gaseous



Question 3
Which statement about smoke is accurate?
Correct Answer
Smoke has the potential to burn.




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,Question 4
Which is a measure of heat energy transfer rate?
Correct Answer
Heat Flux



Question 5
Heat transfers from one body to another by three mechanisms: conduction, radiation, and:
Correct Answer
Convection



Question 6
A fuel's _____ is the total amount of thermal energy released when a specific amount of that fuel burns.
Correct Answer
heat of combustion



Question 7
Which type of fuel is difficult to extinguish using water as the only extinguishing agent?
Correct Answer
Liquids that are less dense (lighter) than water




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, Question 8
What is the primary consideration affecting how easily solid fuels ignite?
Correct Answer
Surface to mass ratio



Question 9
What is the primary oxidizing agent in most fires?
Correct Answer
Oxygen in the air



Question 10
The range of concentrations of fuel vapor and air within which combustion can occur is the:
Correct Answer
flammable (explosive) range.



Question 11
Which is an example of a self-sustaining chemical reaction?
Correct Answer
Flaming combustion




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