NCDCC Y1 Fire Safety Quiz

What is the purpose of a Fire Alarm Call Point?

• To alert 999 of a fire in the area

• To discharge water to put out fire

• To sound the fire alarm throughout the building

• To detect smoke particles in the air

What is the minimum sound level produced by the Fire Alarm sounders?

• 65 dB

• 60 dB

• 55 dB

• 70 dB

How is water discharge controlled in Automatic Sprinklers?

• By a heat-sensitive glass bulb or valve cap

• By detecting smoke particles in the air

• By triggering the water supply system

• By reacting to the sound of the fire alarm

At what height from the floor should Call Points be mounted?

• 1.1 metres

• 1.2 metres

• 1.3 metres

• 1.4 metres

The Triangle of Combustion consists of heat, oxygen and ________.

Which of the following constitutes a Class D fire?

• Flammable liquids

• Flammable gases

• Flammable metals

• Cooking oil fire

What is the last stage of fire development?

We crawl on the floor to ensure we don't inhale toxic smoke content. Roughly how many centimetres above ground does the smoke rise?

• 30 to 40 cm

• 30 to 60 cm

• 20 to 40cm

• 20 to 60 cm

Which type of fire extinguisher is colour-coded black?

• Water

• Dry Powder

• Carbon Dioxide

• Foam

What is the acronym used to operate a fire extinguisher?

• F.I.R.E

• S.D.R

• D.R.S.A.B.C

• P.A.S.S