Question 705 Deck Safety
70% to passFire extinguishing agents used on Class C fires must be _______________.
A
able to absorb heat
B
nonconducting
C
water based
D
nontoxic
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) nonconducting. Fire extinguishing agents used on Class C fires, which are electrical fires, must be nonconducting. This is because the extinguishing agent must not conduct electricity, as that could pose a risk of electric shock to the person operating the fire extinguisher. Water-based agents (option C) are not suitable for Class C fires as they are conductive. The other options, while important for other fire classes, are not the primary requirement for Class C fire extinguishers.
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