Fire Safety Fire Extinguisher Types and Usage

Question 1

Which fire extinguisher class is designed specifically for fires involving flammable liquids such as gasoline and oil?

Accepted Answer

Class B

Answer

Class A

Answer

Class C

Answer

Class D

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

Push, Activate, Spray, Stop

Answer

Pull, Apply, Shoot, Spread

Answer

Point, Aim, Start, Spray

Question 3

A Class C fire extinguisher is appropriate for which type of fire?

Accepted Answer

Electrical equipment fires

Answer

Wood and paper fires

Answer

Flammable liquid fires

Answer

Metal fires

Question 4

Where should you aim the nozzle of a fire extinguisher when fighting a fire?

Accepted Answer

At the base of the fire

Answer

At the top of the flames

Answer

Into the center of the smoke

Answer

Above the fire source

Question 5

How often should portable fire extinguishers be inspected in a commercial building according to NFPA 10?

Accepted Answer

Monthly

Answer

Once a year

Answer

Every 5 years

Answer

Every 6 months

Question 6

Which type of extinguishing agent is used in a Class K fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

Wet chemical solution

Answer

Dry chemical powder

Answer

Carbon dioxide

Answer

Water mist