NEBOSH National General Certificate: Fire Safety and Evacuation Quiz

What is the most sophisticated type of fire alarm system mentioned in the presentation?

• Automatic fire detection and alarm
• Hand bell or whistle
• Manually-operated fire alarm
• Interlinked smoke alarms
• Someone shouting 'Fire!'

Which type of fire detector is more sensitive and provides earlier warning?

• Sprinkler systems
• Smoke detectors
• Manual call points
• Heat detectors

What is the maximum recommended distance between a specific fire hazard and a fire extinguisher?

• 40 meters
• 30 meters
• 20 meters
• 10 meters

How often should fire extinguishers undergo planned preventive maintenance?

• Every month
• Once a year
• Every 2 years
• Every 6 months

For small buildings without a fire main, what percentage of the perimeter should be accessible to a pump appliance?

• 10%
• 15%
• 5%
• 25%

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective means of escape?

• Available to every person in the workplace
• Use of lifts is encouraged
• Two or more separate routes may be required
• Travel distance should be short

What does the code 'FD 30' written on the top of a door indicate?

• The door weighs 30 kg
• The door can withstand fire for 30 minutes
• The door was installed in 2030
• The door is 30 inches wide

Which regulation do exit and directional signs need to comply with?

• Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• Fire Safety Act 2021
• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996

What is the primary emphasis of emergency evacuation procedures?

• Identifying the cause of the fire
• Saving company property
• Fighting the fire
• Personal safety

Where should assembly points be located?

• In the nearest public space
• Inside the building
• Close to the building entrance
• At a safe distance from the building