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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.
