FE Fire Extinguisher Types & Classification

Question 1

Which of the following is the correct classification for a fire extinguisher used on electrical fires?

Accepted Answer

Class C

Answer

Class A

Answer

Class B

Answer

Class D

Question 2

What type of fire extinguisher is most suitable for fires involving flammable liquids?

Accepted Answer

Class B

Answer

Class A

Answer

Class C

Answer

Class D

Question 3

Which of the following extinguishing agents is commonly used in Class D fire extinguishers?

Accepted Answer

Dry Powder

Answer

Water

Answer

Foam

Answer

CO2

Question 4

What type of fire extinguisher is best suited for a wood or paper fire?

Accepted Answer

Class A

Answer

Class B

Answer

Class C

Answer

Class D

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the use of a CO2 fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

For electrical and liquid fires

Answer

For cooking fires

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For wood and paper fires

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For metal fires

Question 6

Which fire extinguisher type is suitable for a fire involving combustible metals?

Accepted Answer

Class D

Answer

Class A

Answer

Class B

Answer

Class C

Question 7

What is the primary advantage of using a Class K fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

They are effective on grease fires

Answer

They are ideal for electrical fires.

Answer

They are used for wood and paper fires.

Answer

They are suitable for metal fires.

Question 8

What does a fire extinguisher's pressure gauge indicate?

Accepted Answer

The pressure level of the extinguisher

Answer

The weight of the fire extinguisher

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The amount of fire retardant left

Answer

The time needed to discharge the extinguisher

Question 9

Which fire extinguisher type should never be used on a liquid fire?

Accepted Answer

Class A (water-based)

Answer

Class A

Answer

Class B

Answer

Class C