Fire Extinguishers Quiz

What type of fires do Class A extinguishers extinguish?

• Fires involving flammable and combustible liquids

• Fires involving ordinary combustible materials

• Fires involving energized electrical equipment

• Fires involving combustible metals

Which type of fire should you not attempt to extinguish without shutting off the fuel supply?

• Class A fires

• Class B fires

• Class C fires

• Class D fires

What type of fires do Class C extinguishers extinguish?

• Fires involving flammable and combustible liquids

• Fires involving ordinary combustible materials

• Fires involving energized electrical equipment

• Fires involving combustible metals

What type of fires do Class D extinguishers extinguish?

• Fires involving flammable and combustible liquids

• Fires involving ordinary combustible materials

• Fires involving energized electrical equipment

• Fires involving combustible metals

What type of fires do Class K extinguishers extinguish?

• Fires involving flammable and combustible liquids

• Fires involving ordinary combustible materials

• Fires involving energized electrical equipment

• Fires involving vegetable oils, animal oils, or fats in cooking appliances

Which type of extinguisher is suitable for use with fires involving flammable liquids?

• Class A extinguisher

• Class B extinguisher

• Class C extinguisher

• Class D extinguisher

Which type of extinguisher is suitable for use with fires involving ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids, and energized electrical equipment?

• Class A extinguisher

• Class B extinguisher

• Class C extinguisher

• Class D extinguisher

What is the most common method for extinguishing a combustible metal fire?

• Using water

• Using foam

• Using a dry powder, such as sand

• Using carbon dioxide

When are extinguishers with a K rating normally required?

• In residential homes

• In laboratories

• In commercial kitchens

• In schools

What type of fires do multipurpose extinguishers with an ABC rating extinguish?

• Fires involving flammable equipment

• Fires involving ordinary combustible materials

• Fires involving energized electrical equipment