ASIS International (ASIS) Professional Certified Investigator Practice Exam

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Which of the following describes the term "spalling" during a fire incident?

  1. The breaking of glass due to intense heat

  2. The gradual melting of metals in a fire

  3. The erosion of brick mortar from high temperatures

  4. The production of soot during combustion

The correct answer is: The erosion of brick mortar from high temperatures

Spalling refers specifically to the phenomenon where high temperatures cause materials, particularly masonry components like brick and concrete, to fracture and break away