F02 F02 Fire Extinguisher Operations

Question 1

Which class of fire extinguisher is rated for use on electrical equipment fires?

Accepted Answer

Class C

Answer

Class A

Answer

Class B

Answer

Class D

Question 2

What does the PASS technique stand for when using a fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

Push, Aim, Shoot, Spray

Answer

Pull, Activate, Squeeze, Spray

Answer

Point, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Question 3

How close should you be to a fire before discharging a portable extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

6–8 feet

Answer

1–2 feet

Answer

3–5 feet

Answer

10–15 feet

Question 4

What indicates a fire extinguisher needs immediate recharging or replacement?

Accepted Answer

The pressure gauge needle is in the red zone

Answer

The pressure gauge needle is in the green zone

Answer

The pin and tamper seal are intact

Answer

The label shows the last inspection date

Question 5

How often must portable fire extinguishers in NYC be inspected by a qualified person?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

Every 5 years

Answer

Monthly

Answer

Weekly

Question 6

A dry chemical extinguisher is NOT suitable for which type of fire?

Accepted Answer

Class K commercial cooking grease fire

Answer

Class B flammable liquid fire

Answer

Class C electrical fire

Answer

Class A ordinary combustibles