CFPS Portable Fire Extinguishers 2

Question 1

According to NFPA 10, what is the maximum mounting height (top of extinguisher) for a portable fire extinguisher with a gross weight not exceeding 40 lbs?

Accepted Answer

5 feet

Answer

3.5 feet

Answer

4 feet

Answer

6 feet

Question 2

Under NFPA 10, stored pressure dry chemical fire extinguishers must undergo a complete internal examination at what interval?

Accepted Answer

Every 6 years

Answer

Every 3 years

Answer

Every 10 years

Answer

Every 12 years

Question 3

According to NFPA 10 Table 8.3.1, what is the required hydrostatic test interval for a carbon dioxide (CO2) fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

3 years

Answer

10 years

Answer

12 years

Question 4

What does the acronym PASS represent in the proper operation of a portable fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

Point, Activate, Spray, Stop

Answer

Prepare, Aim, Squeeze, Spray

Answer

Pull, Adjust, Spread, Soak

Question 5

According to NFPA 10, which condition requires that a portable fire extinguisher be condemned and permanently removed from service?

Accepted Answer

A corroded cylinder shell that cannot be repaired or reconditioned

Answer

A missing annual inspection tag

Answer

A cracked plastic handle on an otherwise functional unit

Answer

An inspection date that expired less than 30 days ago

Question 6

According to NFPA 10, what is the maximum travel distance to a Class B portable fire extinguisher in an extra hazard occupancy?

Accepted Answer

30 feet

Answer

50 feet

Answer

75 feet

Answer

100 feet

Question 7

According to NFPA 10, what action is immediately required when a portable fire extinguisher has been partially discharged?

Accepted Answer

Immediately recharge or replace it

Answer

Tag it for service at the next scheduled annual maintenance

Answer

Relocate it to a lower hazard area until serviced

Answer

Continue using it until fully empty, then recharge