Study 10

Question 1

A fire that occurs in or escapes to a place not anticipated.

Answer 1

hostile fire

Question 2

A fire that has been intentionally ignited and remains controlled and confined to its intended size and space, such as a fire in a fireplace or a furnace flame.

Answer 2

friendly fire

Question 3

A pressure shock wave induced in plumbing supply systems when a sudden change occurs to the stability of the water, causing a banging noise in pipes.

Answer 3

water hammer

Question 4

The costs a contractor anticipates for a project.

Answer 4

estimate

Question 5

An independent professional evaluation of the physical condition and/or market value of an item of property.

Answer 5

appraisal

Question 6

An undertaking by the insurer to pay the cost of repairs to or replace the dwelling building even if it is more than the amount of insurance on the dwelling building, provided certain conditions are met in addition to those that normally govern settlement at replacement cost. Called enhanced replacement cost in Quebec.

Answer 6

guaranteed replacement cost