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Portable Extinguishers 2018 - Health Science II

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The three elements of a fire are...

a)

Oxygen, charcoal, and lighter fluid

b)

Oxygen, fuel, and water.

c)

Oxygen, heat, and fuel.

d)

Carbon dioxide, heat, and fuel

2.

The significance of the "fire triangle" lies in the fact that

a)

If you add hydrogen, you can generate nuclear power.

b)

It links both theology and physics.

c)

If you take away one of the elements, you can put out a fire

d)

None of the above

3.

Flammable liquids, gases and greases are designated as fires of _________?

a)

Class A

b)

Class B

c)

Class C

d)

Class D

4.

To effectively fight a fire with a portable fire extinguisher:

a)

Use the "PASS" method

b)

Follow "PSST" guidelines

c)

Operate the equipment with "SAVE" in mind

d)

None of the above

5.

The term P.A.S.S. stands for:

a)

Push, Activate, Scan, Spray

b)

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

c)

Push, Assess, Spray, Sweep

d)

Pause, Assess, Squeeze, Spray

6.

After pulling the pin, aim the nozzle of the fire extinguisher

a)

Above the flames

b)

Above the base of the fire

c)

At any point on the fire

d)

At the base of the fire

7.

Portable fire extinguishers are effective on fires of all sizes

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Multipurpose dry chemical fire extinguishers (ABC) are effective on all classes of fires ...

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Multipurpose dry chemical fire extinguishers can extinguish which class(es) of fire ...

a)

ABC type fires

b)

BC

c)

KFC

d)

None of the above

10.

If you attempt to fight a small fire with a fire extinguisher, it is important to:

a.

Maintain a safe escape route in case the fire gets out of control

b.

Have a back

-

up person

standing by

i

f

assistance is needed

c.

Use the

cor

r

ect

fire extinguisher for the type of fire

d.

All of the above

a)

Maintain a safe escape route in case the fire gets out of control

b)

Have a back up person standing by if assistance is needed

c)

Use the correct fire extinguisher for the type of fire

d)

All of the above

11.

Which of the following fire classifications involve ordinary

combustibles such as textiles, paper, plastics, rubber and wood ?

a)

Class A fires

b)

Class B fires

c)

Class D fires

d)

Class K fires

12.

In the PASS method of application, what does the "P" indicate ?

a)

Pull the pin

b)

Point the nozzle

c)

Position the extinguisher

d)

Pump the extinguisher

13.

When using the RACE method during a fire... The R stands for ?

a)

Run Fast

b)

React Quickly

c)

Reverse Your Travel Direction

d)

Rescue persons from the immediate area...

14.

When using the RACE method during a fire... The E stands for ?

a)

Evade

b)

Extinguish or Escape

c)

Encourage people that all is OK

d)

Enter the Hot Zone...

15.

What classification of portable fire extinguisher is used for fires that involve combustible metals and alloys?

a)

Class A

b)

Class B

c)

Class C

d)

Class D