NEBOSH Fire Safety Management

Question 1

What are the three elements of the fire triangle?

Accepted Answer

Heat, fuel, and oxygen

Answer

Smoke, flame, and gas

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Ignition, combustion, and radiation

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Fuel, water, and carbon dioxide

Question 2

How many key steps are involved in a fire risk assessment as outlined in UK fire safety guidance?

Accepted Answer

5 steps

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3 steps

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7 steps

Answer

10 steps

Question 3

What colour band identifies a water fire extinguisher in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Signal red with no colour band (all red body)

Answer

Black

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Blue

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Cream

Question 4

What is the maximum recommended travel distance to the nearest fire exit in a room with a single escape route in a normal-risk area?

Accepted Answer

18 metres

Answer

12 metres

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25 metres

Answer

45 metres

Question 5

Which type of fire detection system uses devices that respond to the products of combustion such as smoke particles?

Accepted Answer

Smoke detection system (ionisation or optical detectors)

Answer

Sprinkler system

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Manual call point system

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Gas suppression system

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a fire emergency plan in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

To provide a clear set of procedures for ensuring the safe evacuation of all persons in the event of fire

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To satisfy insurance requirements

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To allocate blame after a fire incident

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To document the cost of fire safety equipment