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A major fire broke out in the storeroom of CyberSol Inc. It first gutted the equipment in the storeroom and then started spreading to other areas in the company. The officials of the company…
The correct answer is B. Sprinkler system. A sprinkler system is a type of fire-fighting system that uses a distribution piping system to suppress the fire. A sprinkler system consists of sprinkler heads that are connected to a water supply and activated by heat or smoke detectors. When a fire is detected, the sprinkler…
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A major fire broke out in the storeroom of CyberSol Inc. It first gutted the equipment in the storeroom and then started spreading to other areas in the company. The officials of the company informed the fire department. The fire rescue team reached the premises and used a distribution piping system to suppress the fire, thereby preventing any human or asset loss. Identify the type of fire-fighting system used by the rescue team in the above scenario.
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- AWet chemical suppressant
- BSprinkler system
- CFire extinguisher
- DStandpipe system
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(25 responses)- B92% (23)
- C4% (1)
- D4% (1)
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A sprinkler system is a type of fire-fighting system that uses a distribution piping system to suppress the fire. A sprinkler system consists of sprinkler heads that are connected to a water supply and activated by heat or smoke detectors. When a fire is detected, the sprinkler heads release water to extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading. A sprinkler system can be wet, dry, pre-action, or deluge, depending on the type of water supply and activation mechanism.
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