JIBC Fire Prevention and Safety

Question 1

Which three elements make up the fire triangle?

Accepted Answer

Fuel, oxygen, and heat

Answer

Fuel, carbon dioxide, and pressure

Answer

Oxygen, nitrogen, and heat

Answer

Heat, water, and fuel

Question 2

In British Columbia, which document establishes minimum fire safety standards for buildings?

Accepted Answer

BC Fire Code

Answer

BC Safety Standards Act

Answer

National Building Code

Answer

BC Emergency Program Act

Question 3

Which class of fire involves energized electrical equipment?

Accepted Answer

Class C

Answer

Class A

Answer

Class B

Answer

Class D

Question 4

What is the primary goal of fire prevention programs?

Accepted Answer

Preventing fires from occurring in the first place

Answer

Training firefighters to suppress fires faster

Answer

Reducing the cost of fire suppression equipment

Answer

Increasing the speed of emergency dispatch

Question 5

A fire safety plan in a building must include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Evacuation procedures and the location of fire safety equipment

Answer

A list of all building tenants' personal information

Answer

Insurance policy details for the building

Answer

A schedule for janitorial services

Question 6

Which type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for a grease fire in a commercial kitchen?

Accepted Answer

Class K wet chemical

Answer

Water (Class A)

Answer

Carbon dioxide (Class BC)

Answer

Dry chemical (Class ABC)

Question 7

What is the recommended minimum clearance between a portable space heater and combustible materials?

Accepted Answer

36 inches (91 cm)

Answer

6 inches (15 cm)

Answer

18 inches (46 cm)

Answer

48 inches (122 cm)