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Fire extinguishers

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Electricity can cause fires.

Which of these is a common cause?

a)

Healthy wiring

b)

Faulty wiring

c)

Not enough fire extinguishers

d)

Blocked fire exits

2.

If you smell something burning near electrical wires, what should you do?

a)

Put paper on the wires

b)

Do nothing

c)

Keep using the device

d)

Tell someone right away

3.

Which item should you use to put out an electrical fire?

a)

Water Hose

b)

Plastic sheet

c)

Water bucket

d)

CO2 fire extinguisher

4.

What is the first thing you should do if you see sparks coming from an outlet?

a)

Pour water on it

b)

Plug in more devices

c)

Turn off the power supply

d)

Ignore it

5.

What can a Water fire extinguisher be used for

a)

Holding the door open

b)

Paper or Wood fires

c)

Oil based fires

d)

Electrical fires

6.

What 3 things are required for fire/combustion

a)

Oxygen, Heat, Fresh Air

b)

Fuel, Heat and wood or paper

c)

Oxygen, Heat, Fuel

d)

powder, Water, foam

7.

Which type of fire extinguisher should NOT be used on oil fires?

a)

Water fire extinguisher

b)

Powder fire extinguisher

c)

Foam fire extinguisher

d)

CO2 fire extinguisher

8.

What is the first step you should take if you discover a fire?

a)

Open all windows

b)

Call a friend for help

c)

Raise the alarm and evacuate

d)

Try to put out the fire yourself

9.

Which of the following is NOT a class of fire?

a)

Class E

b)

Class D

c)

Class C

d)

Class B

e)

Class A

10.

What is the best type of extinguisher for an electrical fire

a)

Water

b)

Foam

c)

CO2

d)

A large fan

11.

Which of the following should you avoid using on a fire caused by flammable liquids?

a)

Powder fire extinguisher

b)

CO2 fire extinguisher

c)

Foam fire extinguisher

d)

Water fire extinguisher

12.

What is the safest action to take if you cannot control a small fire?

a)

Try to put it out with your jacket

b)

Ignore it and continue working

c)

Raise the alarm and evacuate

d)

Pour water on it

13.

Which class of fire involves flammable metals?

a)

Class A

b)

Class B

c)

Class C

d)

Class D