Fire Safety Quiz

Which type of fire extinguisher is most suitable for electrical fires?

• Water

• Foam

• Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

• Wet Chemical

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the fire hazard in the following scenario: A shop has multiple overloaded electrical outlets with frayed wires.

• Chemical hazard

• Electrical hazard

• Mechanical hazard

• Biological hazard

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Explain why a foam fire extinguisher is not suitable for use on electrical fires.

• Foam is conductive and can cause electrocution.

• Foam is too light to extinguish electrical fires.

• Foam can cause chemical reactions with electrical components.

• Foam is only effective on Class A fires.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Given a shop layout with various fire hazards, plan a fire safety strategy that includes the placement of different types of fire extinguishers. Justify your choices.

• Place water extinguishers near electrical panels.

• Place CO2 extinguishers near electrical equipment and foam extinguishers near flammable liquids.

• Place foam extinguishers near electrical equipment and water extinguishers near flammable liquids.

• Place wet chemical extinguishers near electrical equipment and CO2 extinguishers near flammable liquids.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which of the following is a common fire hazard in shops that sell clothing?

• Overloaded electrical outlets

• Flammable fabrics

• Both A and B

• None of the above

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Describe the steps you would take to safely use a fire extinguisher in a shop setting.

• Pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, squeeze the handle, and sweep side to side.

• Pull the pin, aim at the top of the fire, squeeze the handle, and sweep side to side.

• Pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, squeeze the handle, and sweep up and down.

• Pull the pin, aim at the top of the fire, squeeze the handle, and sweep up and down.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the effectiveness of using a water fire extinguisher on a fire caused by flammable liquids in a shop.

• Highly effective as water can cool down the fire.

• Ineffective and dangerous as water can spread the flammable liquid.

• Moderately effective if used in large quantities.

• Effective only if the fire is small.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the primary reason for conducting regular fire drills in shops?

• To ensure employees know the layout of the shop.

• To practice evacuation procedures and ensure everyone knows what to do in case of a fire.

• To test the fire alarm system.

• To check the functionality of fire extinguishers.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evaluate the potential fire hazards in a shop that stores large quantities of paper products and suggest appropriate fire safety measures.

• The primary hazard is electrical; use CO2 extinguishers.

• The primary hazard is flammable materials; use water and foam extinguishers.

• The primary hazard is chemical; use dry powder extinguishers.

• The primary hazard is biological; use wet chemical extinguishers.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which type of fire extinguisher should be used for a fire involving cooking oils and fats in a shop's kitchen area?

• Water

• Foam

• Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

• Wet Chemical

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DOK Level 1: Recall