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Fire extinguishers

Total questions: 34

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

OSHA requires fire extinguishers to be tested how often?

a)

Every 2 years

b)

Monthly

c)

Weekly

d)

Annually

2.

If the fire extinguisher gage needle is past the green it is good to use?

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Fire Extinhuishers monthly inspections must be documented?

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Annual fire extinguisher inspections must be documented?

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Employers are required to train their employees in the proper use of a fire extinguuisher. Training on the use of an fire extinguisher is required at least annualiy.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

As part of the inspection, the Fire Extinguisher must have a what in place to keep from accidental discharge of the extinguisher.

a)

Tamper Seal

b)

Tamper Wire

c)

Pin

d)

Tamper rope

e)

fishing line

7.

Fire Extinguishers must be accessable to the trained user most of the time?

a)

True

b)

False

8.

When inspecting a fire extinguisher there is no need to remove it from the mount.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

What is the correct picture/accronym for using a portable fire extingusiher?

a)
b)
c)
d)
10.

Fire Extinguishers are required to be atleast how far apart within General Industry.

a)

50 Feet

b)

125 Feet

c)

75 Feet

d)

150 Feet

11.

NRRR requires Fire Extinguisher Inspections to be inspected how offten?

a)

Monthly

b)

Every two months

c)

Weekly

d)

The second Tuesday of each week following a rainy Thursday morning, if the sun shines from the east.

12.
An extinguisher with an A rating is designed for use on which type of fire?
a)
A fire involving energized electrical equipment
b)
A fire involving flammable liquids
c)
A fire involving combustible materials
d)
None of the above
13.
An extinguisher with a D rating is designed for use on which type of fire?
a)
A fire involving flammable liquids
b)
A fire involving combustible metals
c)
A fire involving energized electrical equipment
d)
A fire involving ordinary combustible materials
14.
A fire involving flammable liquids is classified as which type of fire?
a)
Class B
b)
Class A
c)
Class C
d)
Class D
15.
A fire involving ordinary combustible materials is classified as which type of fire?
a)
Class B
b)
Class A
c)
Class C
d)
Class D
16.
An extinguisher with an ABC rating is designed for use on which type of fire?
a)
Class B
b)
Class A
c)
Class C
d)
All of the above
17.
An extinguisher with a C rating is designed for use on which type of fire?
a)
A fire involving flammable liquids
b)
A fire involving combustible metals
c)
A fire involving energized electrical equipment
d)
A fire involving ordinary combustible materials
18.
An extinguisher with a K rating is designed for use on which type of fire?
a)
A fire involving ordinary combustibles
b)
A fire involving vegetable oils and fats
c)
A fire involving energized electrical equipment
d)
A fire involving combustible metals
19.
If you have not received training in the use of portable extinguishers, what action should you take when confronted with a fire?
a)
Determine how to use the extinguisher by reading the instructions on the label
b)
Call Fire Prevention Services and ask for instructions on how to use portable extinguishers
c)
Ask a co-worker for instructions regarding how to use the extinguisher
d)
Evacuate the building and let the fire department extinguish the fire
20.
There are four classes of fire, Class A, B, C, and K.
a)
True
b)
False
21.
Fire extinguishers must be inspected or checked every __ days.
a)
60
b)
30
c)
90
d)
180
22.

Which class extinguisher would be used on a grease fire?

a)

Class A

b)

Class B

c)

Class C

d)

Class D

e)

Class K

23.

What does the P.A.S.S. stand for when operating a fire extinguisher?

a)

Push, Aim, Squeeze, Spray

b)

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

c)

Pull, Adjust, Squeeze, Sweep

d)

Pin, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

24.

You're in an office when some yells fire! You notice it's some paper and trash in a small can. What type of extinguisher would you use?

a)

Class A

b)

Class B

c)

Class C

d)

Class K

25.

You have an extension cord short and catch on fire, what type of extinguisher can be used?

a)

Class A

b)

Class B

c)

Class C

d)

Class D

e)

Class K

26.

What colour is a wet chemical extinguisher?

a)

Cream

b)

Blue

c)

Yellow

d)

Red

27.

The three sides to the fire triangle are:

a)

Petrol, Spark, Oxygen

b)

Heat, Fuel, Oxygen

c)

Heat, Paper, Air

d)

Match, Paper, Air

28.

Which of the following is NOT a class A material?

a)

Paper

b)

Plastic

c)

Petrol

d)

Wood

29.

Which of these isn't in the fire triangle?

a)

Fuel

b)

Heat

c)

Oxygen

d)

Carbon dioxide

30.

Which fire extinguisher is suitable for all classes of fire?

a)

Powder

b)

Water

c)

CO2

d)

There is no such thing

31.

Other than CO2, which extinguisher can be used on electrical fires?

a)

Foam

b)

Wet chemical

c)

Water

d)

Powder

32.

The toaster in the canteen at work has caught fire. What is the best fire extinguisher to use?

a)

CO2

b)

Foam

c)

Water

d)

Wet chemical

33.

What colour extinguisher is CO2?

a)

Yellow

b)

Red

c)

Black

d)

Blue

34.

Why do you need to take care when using a CO2 extinguisher?

a)

The bottle and nozzle can freeze when operating

b)

Using in a confined space can cause unconsciousness

c)

Flammable liquids can re-ignite

d)

All of these