Question

Classification systems ensure that the appropriate equipment is selected for a particular hazardous zone. What four (4) factors do these classification systems consider?

Answer 1

Classification System: The system in which things or objects are grouped under the same category is known as classification system. The members under the same group share some common characteristics and attributes that differnetiates them from other groups and provide them uniqueness. This system of grouping of things under a common category is also known as Taxonomy.

Four Factors considered in Classification System: The four factors that are considered in Classification System are as follows:

1. Kingdom: This is the basic factor that is used in the classification system. This parameter of classification system divides the things into sub-groups, namely: animal kingdom and plant kingdom.
2. Class: This parameter is the sub division of kingdom. In this subgroup the objects are classified on the basis of their appearance. Such as in plants, the class can be of trees, shrubs, weed and many more. While in case of Animal, the class can be of reptiles, carnivores, herbivores and many more.
3. Order: Under this subgroup, the class is divided on the basis of habitat and the ecosystem they are generally found in .
4. Family: In this category, the order of the object is further classified into specific families. Like, family of monkey and many more.