Question 6 of 30
Dry Chemical Powder Extinguisher System is?
A
A) Smothering
B
B) Flame Inhibitor
C
C) Fire Retardant
D
D) None of Above
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: B) Flame Inhibitor.
Dry chemical powder (DCP) extinguishers primarily function by interrupting the chemical chain reaction of the fire, acting as a flame inhibitor. While they also have some smothering effect, their primary extinguishing mechanism is disrupting the combustion process.