Question 702 Deck Safety

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Foam 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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