FPFF Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 26 of 30
Foam Extinguisher work on?
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Direct Answer
Option A: Smothering
Foam extinguishers work by forming a foam blanket over the surface of flammable liquids, which separates the fuel from the air, thus extinguishing the fire. This process is known as smothering.
All Options
A
Smothering
(Correct Answer)
B
Inhibition
C
Starvation
D
Cooling
Detailed Explanation & Context
Foam extinguishers work by forming a foam blanket over the surface of flammable liquids, which separates the fuel from the air, thus extinguishing the fire. This process is known as smothering.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF).
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