Question 702 Deck Safety
70% to passFoam is effective in combating which class(es) of fire?
A
B
B
A
C
C
D
D
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) B. Foam is effective in combating Class B fires, which are fires involving flammable liquids and gases. The foam works by forming a blanket over the surface of the burning liquid, cutting off the oxygen supply and cooling the fuel. This makes foam a highly effective agent for extinguishing and preventing the spread of Class B fires. The other answer choices are incorrect because: Class A fires involve ordinary combustible materials, Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment, and Class D fires involve combustible metals - for which foam is not the most effective extinguishing agent.
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