Fire Safety Quiz 2

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1. A carbon dioxide extinguisher puts out a fire by:

a. breaking the chemical chain reaction.
b. diluting the oxygen in the fire area.
c. removing the fuel source.
d. lowering the temperature of the fuel.

2. A distilled water mist fire extinguisher can be used on fire with an energized electrical source attached.

a. True
b. False

3. A dry chemical fire extinguisher is recommended in areas where sensitive electronic equipment is in use.

a. True
b. False

4. In an occupied commercial building with a relatively small, uncontrolled fire in the kitchen, how many fire extinguishers should be used to fight the fire if three trained employees are present with same type and size of portable fire extinguishers?

a. one at a time until the fire is out.
b. two with one remaining as a back-up.
c. all three at the same time.
d. none, everyone should evacuate the building.

5. Propane is a flammable gas stored in a variety of small cylinders and large tanks. When propane escapes from its container, it will travel ____________ with the prevailing wind currents in the area.

a. upward
b. downward
c. horizontal
d. none of the above, it will stay within its container

6. A "backdraft" is a smoke explosion caused by a fire which has consumed the available oxygen within a given space. High heat, flammable gases, and a smoldering fire remain. A potential "backdraft" situation exists in _______.

a. an electrical panel
b. a storage closet
c. the plenum between a suspended ceiling and the floor or roof above
d. all of the above

7. A sprinkler system is designed to extinguish a fire in the area it protects.

a. True
b. False

8. The hose and horn assembly of a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher is designed to conduct the static electrical charge generated by the extinguishing agent during operation of the unit.

a. True
b. False

9. All portable fire extinguishers in use today are operated in the upright position. To operate the fire extinguisher, the acronym P.A.S.S. is often used to help us to remember to ____________________________.

a. pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, squeeze the handle, and sweep at the base of the fire.
b. pass by the fire, activate the fire alarm, select the proper extinguisher, shoot at the base of the fire.
c. pull the alarm, alert the response team, shut down the power sources, secure the area.
d. pass by the fire, activate the sprinkler system, seal fire area from oxygen, stop unauthorized entry.

10. The local fire department are the experts when it comes to your facility. If the fire alarm is activated, you should shut down equipment in your immediate area if it is safe to do so and exit the building. The fire department will investigate and correct any problems that are found.

a. True
b. False

Go to Answer Key

Every home should have at least one working smoke detector on each level of the home.

Smoke detectors should be placed a the the very least, outside of each sleeping area.

A working smoke detector can double your chances of survival.

Test it monthly, keep it free of dust and replace the battery at least once a year.

Eagle Fire Safety, Inc.