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3 basic components of a fire - VERIFIED ANSWER- Fuel, Heat, Oxygen
Toxic materials are released into the air during what processes? - VERIFIED
ANSWER- Demolition and reconstruction
When working in areas with loose soot residue, - VERIFIED ANSWER- Utilize
appropriate engineering tools, PPE, AFDs
The average size of a smoke particulate is - VERIFIED ANSWER- .1 - 4 microns
Smoke residue is commonly comprised of - VERIFIED ANSWER- Carbon, Oxides
of nitrogen
When soot reside combines with moisture or humidity it forms - VERIFIED
ANSWER- Acid residue
Major factor in determining the temp of the fire is the amount of __________
available - VERIFIED ANSWER- Oxygen
Soot residues gravitate or migrate to - VERIFIED ANSWER- Cooler surfaces
,A by-product of incomplete combustion classified as carcinogenic - VERIFIED
ANSWER- Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
Insurance term meaning "stop further damage" - VERIFIED ANSWER- Loss
mitigation
A techs ability to effectively restore soot contaminated surfaces are impacted
by: - VERIFIED ANSWER- Location to heat line
soot is oily/greasy/baked on
amount of moisture present
which soot residue is easily smeared and tends to be black - VERIFIED ANSWER-
Plastic or rubber residue
Which soot residue is greasy and can be brown/yellow - VERIFIED ANSWER-
protein residue
Which soot residues require damp cleaning? - VERIFIED ANSWER- protein
plastic/rubber
puff back
Temperature creates __________ forcing soot residue into inaccessible spaces
- VERIFIED ANSWER- Pressure
,Which soot residue is a result of malfunction in an oil-fired heating system? -
VERIFIED ANSWER- puff-back
What is always a concern on all jobs? - VERIFIED ANSWER- Safety
Employers are required to - VERIFIED ANSWER- Prepare a hazard assessment
on all projects
Issue necessary safety equipment
Provide ongoing safety training
Ultimately your customer with financial responsibility is the - VERIFIED
ANSWER- insured
property owner
authorized agent
When using chemicals its important to - VERIFIED ANSWER- use measuring cup
follow label
Terminology should be - VERIFIED ANSWER- clear, concise, simple in
communication
3 involved parties in an insurance claim are - VERIFIED ANSWER-
Insured/Property owner
, Adjuster
Insurance company
What is a high valued item - VERIFIED ANSWER- anything important to customer
When dealing with a high valued item, techs should - VERIFIED ANSWER-
document and inspect condition
What form should be signed prior to the commencement of work - VERIFIED
ANSWER- work authorization
Two structural materials used in construction that are classified as potentially
carcinogenic: - VERIFIED ANSWER- Lead
Asbestos
When inspecting the degree of damage to contents consider its relationship to
the _____ line. - VERIFIED ANSWER- Heat
What three values justify the amount of time, effort that should be spent on an
item? - VERIFIED ANSWER- Monetary value
Appreciated value
Sentimental value