NFPA NFPA 10 Portable Fire Extinguishers 3

Question 1

Under NFPA 10, what condition automatically requires a fire extinguisher to be hydrostatically tested?

Accepted Answer

After any use, full or partial discharge

Answer

When more than 10 years old

Answer

When the label is illegible

Answer

When transferred to a new owner

Question 2

According to NFPA 10, which extinguisher type is most appropriate for a computer server room?

Accepted Answer

CO2 or clean agent

Answer

ABC dry chemical

Answer

Water

Answer

AFFF foam

Question 3

Under NFPA 10, what does the letter-number rating '2-A:10-B:C' on a fire extinguisher indicate?

Accepted Answer

Class A rating of 2, Class B rating of 10, and rated for Class C fires

Answer

2 gallons water, 10 pounds chemical, C-rated

Answer

2-minute discharge, 10-foot range, chemical type

Answer

2nd edition standard, 10-year service life, corrosion resistant

Question 4

According to NFPA 10, when must a fire extinguisher be removed from service regardless of its condition?

Accepted Answer

When its nameplate is removed or illegible

Answer

When it is more than 5 years old

Answer

When it has been recharged more than twice

Answer

When stored outdoors for any period

Question 5

Under NFPA 10, what is the minimum extinguisher rating required for a light hazard occupancy receiving a single Class A extinguisher unit?

Accepted Answer

2-A

Answer

1-A

Answer

4-A

Answer

10-A

Question 6

According to NFPA 10, how often must non-rechargeable (disposable) fire extinguishers be replaced?

Accepted Answer

Every 12 years

Answer

Every 3 years

Answer

Every 5 years

Answer

Every 6 years