SAF Fire Safety & Prevention 3

Question 1

Which class of fire involves combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium, and sodium?

Accepted Answer

Class D

Answer

Class B

Answer

Class C

Answer

Class K

Question 2

Which NFPA standard is known as the Life Safety Code, addressing means of egress and fire protection features in buildings?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 101

Answer

NFPA 10

Answer

NFPA 70

Answer

NFPA 72

Question 3

In fire safety assessment, the term 'fire load' (fuel load) refers to:

Accepted Answer

The total quantity of combustible material present in a given area

Answer

The electrical demand placed on a building's fire alarm control panel

Answer

The water pressure rating required for a sprinkler system

Answer

The number of portable fire extinguishers required per square foot of floor space

Question 4

According to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38, when must an employer review and update their Fire Prevention Plan?

Accepted Answer

Whenever it is no longer adequate or when workplace changes affect fire hazards

Answer

Monthly regardless of workplace changes

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Quarterly as part of routine safety audits

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Annually on a fixed calendar schedule

Question 5

What is the primary function of a designated fire watch following hot work operations?

Accepted Answer

To monitor the work area for smoldering fires for at least 30 minutes after hot work ends

Answer

To operate sprinkler system shutoff controls during the hot work operation

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To complete paperwork and close out the hot work permit documentation

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To provide first aid to workers injured during the hot work operation

Question 6

A multipurpose ABC-rated dry chemical fire extinguisher uses which primary extinguishing agent?

Accepted Answer

Monoammonium phosphate

Answer

Halon 1211 (bromochlorodifluoromethane)

Answer

Sodium bicarbonate

Answer

Potassium bicarbonate

Question 7

In fire development terminology, 'flashover' describes:

Accepted Answer

The rapid transition where all combustible surfaces in a room ignite nearly simultaneously

Answer

The moment of initial ignition when a fire first starts in a structure

Answer

The point at which a portable fire extinguisher's agent is fully discharged

Answer

The activation of the first automatic sprinkler head in a suppression system