Practice quiz 1 part 2

Question 1

Two continuous-loop fire detection systems that will not test due to a broken detector element are the

Answer 1

Kidde system and the Fenwal system.

Question 2

How are most aircraft turbine engine fire-extinguishing systems activated?

Answer 2

Electrically discharged cartridges

Question 3

The use of water on class D fires

Answer 3

will cause the fire to burn more violently and can cause explosions.

Question 4

The fire detection system that uses two wires imbedded in a ceramic core within a tube is the

Answer 4

Kidde system

Question 5

A fuel or oil fire is defined as a

Answer 5

class B fire.

Question 6

A fire detection system operates on the principle of a buildup of gas pressure within a tube proportional to temperature. Which of the following systems does this statement define?

Answer 6

Lindberg continuous-element system.

Question 7

The most satisfactory extinguishing agent for a tailpipe or intake fire is

Answer 7

carbon dioxide.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT used to detect fires in reciprocating engine nacelles?

Answer 8

Smoke detectors.