NEBOSH General Certificate
Fire
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Fire: example questions & answers
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What is the 'fire triangle'?
- AThe three main classes of fire extinguisher found in workplaces: water, foam and dry powder
- BThe three elements required for fire: fuel, oxygen and ignition source (heat)✓
- CFire alarm components
- DFire safety zones
Answer: Fire requires three elements: a fuel source, oxygen and an ignition source (heat). Remove any one to prevent or extinguish fire.
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