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Fire Extinguisher Quiz

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of fire is a Class A extinguisher designed to combat?

Flammable Liquids

Ordinary Combustibles (wood, paper)

Electrical Fires

Cooking Oils

Answer explanation

A Class A extinguisher is specifically designed to combat fires involving ordinary combustibles such as wood and paper. It is not suitable for flammable liquids, electrical fires, or cooking oils.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of fire extinguisher is suitable for flammable gas fires?

Class B

Class A

Class C

Class D

Answer explanation

Class B fire extinguishers are designed for flammable liquids and gases, making them suitable for fires involving flammable gases. Class A is for ordinary combustibles, Class C for electrical fires, and Class D for combustible metals.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What agent is typically found in a Class B fire extinguisher?

Water

AFFF Foam

Carbon Dioxide

Wet Chemical

Answer explanation

A Class B fire extinguisher is designed to combat flammable liquids. The typical agent used is Dry Chemical, which effectively interrupts the chemical reaction of the fire. Other options like Water and CO2 are not suitable for Class B fires.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Class F extinguishers are specifically designed for which type of fires?

Electrical Fires

Flammable Metals

Cooking Oils and Fats

Ordinary Combustibles

Answer explanation

Class K extinguishers are specifically designed to combat fires involving cooking oils and fats, making them essential for kitchen safety. They are not suitable for electrical fires, flammable metals, or ordinary combustibles.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which extinguisher type is best for electrical fires?

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class E

Answer explanation

Class C extinguishers are specifically designed for electrical fires, as they use non-conductive agents to safely put out flames without the risk of electric shock. Other classes are not suitable for this type of fire.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary use of a Class D fire extinguisher?

Wood and Paper Fires

Flammable Liquid Fires

Flammable Metal Fires

Cooking Fires

Answer explanation

A Class D fire extinguisher is specifically designed to combat flammable metal fires, such as those involving magnesium, titanium, and sodium. It is not suitable for wood, paper, flammable liquids, or cooking fires.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of extinguisher can be used on multiple classes of fires?

Class A

Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical

Class D

Class K

Answer explanation

The Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical extinguisher is designed to combat multiple classes of fires, including A, B, and C. This versatility makes it the best choice for various fire types compared to the other options.

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