Fire Analysis Unit IV Assessment

Fire Analysis Unit IV Assessment

Question 1

How does a vehicle’s wiring system function? How does it differ from the wirin

g system for a building? What factors determine the resistance of a conductor?

What factors are considered when determining the size requirements of a con

ductor? What is ampacity, and what determines the ampacity of a conductor?

Your response must be at least 100 words in length. You are required to use

at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, i

ncluding the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material m

ust have accompanying citations.

Question 2

Virtually all automobiles, motor vehicles, marine vessels, and recreational vehicl

es have an extensive electrical system consisting of numerous wires and switc

hes, any one of which can fail and ignite an electrical fire. Describe componen

ts of the most common voltage systems found in post-1955 American vehicles,

giving details of how these systems operate as well as their inherent fire igniti

on dangers. Describe any fail-safes that are included in any system.

Your response must be at least 100 words in length. You are required to use

at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, i

ncluding the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material m

ust have accompanying citations.