Fire Safety Test

Which of the following are true for fire? (Select all that apply.)

• It takes several minutes for any fire to get out of control.

• In only 30 seconds, small flames can get out of control and turn into a major fire.

• In only minutes, an entire building can be filled with smoke and toxic gases and room temperatures can reach up to 600 °F (316 °C) at eye level.

• Temperatures in the 600 °F (316 °C) range can scorch the lungs and melt clothes to skin.

Which of the following are elements of the fire tetrahedron? (Select all that apply.)

• Fuel

• Heat

• Oxygen

• Neutralizing agent

• Chemical chain reaction

Which of the following are methods of fire prevention? (Select all that apply.)

• Keeping sources of heat away from fuel and oxygen

• Following regulations for handling volatile, flammable, and combustible chemicals

• Checking the safety data sheets (SDSs) for specific flammability hazards

• Ensuring that activities such as welding do not take place near flammable liquids or vapors

Industrially, which of the following are the major area of concern for fire prevention? (Select all that apply.)

• Volatile, flammable, and combustible liquids

• Organic compounds such as gasoline, turpentine, and solvents create invisible vapors

• Vapors from some liquids can mix with air to form largely invisible clouds of potentially flammable and even explosive gas

• Organic compounds such as methane, propane, and acetylene are totally gaseous at room temperature and create explosive clouds in the air

Which of the following apply to smoke detectors? (Select all that apply.)

• Early fire detection device

• Two main types: ionization and photoelectric

• Two main types: rate of rising and fixed temperature

• Should be installed on ceilings or on walls within 12 inches of the ceiling

How often should smoke detectors be tested?

• Once per year

• Once every six months

• Once per month

• Once per week

Which of the following apply to the structural design aspect of evacuation? (Select all that apply.)

• All occupied areas should have two exits

• Exits should be clearly marked and visible

• Signs should show the direction of the nearest exit

• Sprinkler installation and non-flammable building materials

Which of the following apply to the preparedness aspect of evacuation? (Select all that apply.)

• Practicing the evacuation plan

• Knowing how to alert the fire department

• Knowing the shortest way out of the building

• Knowing where to meet after escaping

If you find yourself trapped in a fire, close all doors between you and the fire and seal the cracks with clothing or towels that are dampened if possible.

• True

• False

Regarding fire extinguishers, which of the following are true? (Select all that apply.)

• If a building has a portable fire extinguisher, you should always use it to extinguish a fire before evacuating the building

• Only use a fire extinguisher if you have proper training and are not endangering yourself or others by attempting to extinguish the fire

• Only use an extinguisher that is within easy reach, fully charged, and large enough to extinguish the fire

• Only attempt to extinguish a fire that is small contained, and hasn't spread to other materials

• Before using a fire extinguisher, you should understand the different types of fires