Fire Extinguisher Safety Quiz

What are the different types of fire extinguishers?

• Salt and sand

• Water and foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide (CO2), and wet chemical

• Oil and grease

• Electric and gas

Explain the difference between Class A, Class B, and Class C fire extinguishers.

• Class C extinguishers are for paper and wood fires

• Class A extinguishers are for ordinary combustible materials, Class B extinguishers are for flammable liquids, and Class C extinguishers are for electrical fires.

• Class A extinguishers are for flammable liquids

• Class B extinguishers are for ordinary combustible materials

When should a Class A fire extinguisher be used?

• When dealing with electrical fires

• When dealing with fires involving ordinary combustible materials such as wood, paper, and cloth.

• When dealing with fires involving flammable liquids

• When dealing with grease fires in the kitchen

When should a Class B fire extinguisher be used?

• When there is a fire involving cooking oils and grease

• When there is a fire involving flammable liquids

• When there is a fire involving paper and wood

• When there is a fire involving electrical equipment

When should a Class C fire extinguisher be used?

• When there is a fire in a kitchen

• When there is a fire involving energized electrical equipment.

• When there is a fire in a paper waste bin

• When there is a fire in a wood furniture workshop

What is the PASS method for using a fire extinguisher?

• Push, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep

• Point, Activate, Spray, and Stop

• Pick, Adjust, Spray, and Secure

• Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep

Explain the steps to properly use a fire extinguisher in case of a fire.

• Push, Attack, Stop, Stand

• Remember the acronym PASS: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

• Twist, Look, Release, Run

• Jump, Aim, Shout, Spray

What are the common mistakes people make when using a fire extinguisher?

• Not pulling the pin before using the extinguisher

• Aiming at the top of the fire

• Using the extinguisher as a toy

• Not knowing how to use the extinguisher, using the wrong type of extinguisher for the fire, not aiming at the base of the fire, and not checking the pressure of the extinguisher.

Why is it important to know the location of fire extinguishers in your workplace or school?

• To have quick access in case of a fire emergency.

• To decorate the workplace

• To play with it as a toy

• To use it for cooking

What are some important safety tips to keep in mind while using a fire extinguisher?

• Knowing the location, using the correct type, and following the PASS technique

• Keeping the extinguisher in a locked cabinet

• Spraying the extinguisher in a circular motion

• Using the extinguisher on electrical fires