FPFF Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 6 of 30
The basic fire theory says that a fire needs 4 main elements in order to start: Heat, Fuel, Oxygen and ____?
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Direct Answer
Option D: A chain reaction
The fire tetrahedron, representing the four essential elements for fire to exist and sustain itself, includes Heat, Fuel, Oxygen, and a Chain Reaction. Removing any one of these elements will extinguish the fire.
All Options
A
Hydrogen Sulphide
B
Carbon-dioxide
C
Benzene
D
A chain reaction
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
The fire tetrahedron, representing the four essential elements for fire to exist and sustain itself, includes Heat, Fuel, Oxygen, and a Chain Reaction. Removing any one of these elements will extinguish the fire.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF).
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