Fire Safety Fire Prevention and Hazard Identification 2

Question 1

Which household item poses the greatest fire risk if left unattended while lit?

Accepted Answer

An open flame candle

Answer

Unattended candles are a leading cause of home fires because their open flame can ignite nearby curtains, papers, or other combustibles.

Question 2

What condition makes a building's exit corridors a fire hazard?

Accepted Answer

Storing boxes and equipment in the hallway

Answer

Cluttered exit corridors restrict egress width, add fuel load, and may block evacuation routes — all serious fire code violations.

Question 3

What is 'spontaneous combustion' and which material commonly causes it?

Accepted Answer

Self-ignition without an external flame; caused by oily rags or linseed oil-soaked materials

Answer

Spontaneous combustion occurs when oily rags or linseed oil oxidize and generate enough heat to self-ignite without an external ignition source.

Question 4

Why is it dangerous to store flammable liquids in a non-approved container?

Accepted Answer

They may not withstand vapor pressure and can leak or rupture

Answer

Approved flammable liquid containers (like FM or UL-listed safety cans) are designed to withstand pressure buildup and prevent accidental ignition.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a fire hazard assessment in a workplace?

Accepted Answer

To identify ignition sources, fuel loads, and deficiencies in fire protection

Answer

A fire hazard assessment systematically identifies risks including ignition sources, combustible materials, and gaps in suppression or detection systems.

Fire Safety Practice Test

Fire Safety Practice Test

Fire Safety Fire Prevention and Hazard Identification 2