FIRE MCQs I
FIRE MCQs I
FIRE MCQs I
10. Which of the following fire extinguishers would you use in order to
extinguish an electrical fire?
a. Water Fire Extinguisher
b. Foam Fire Extinguisher
c. Wet Chemical Fire Extinguisher
d. Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguisher
11. While you are using a fire extinguisher containing to carbon dioxide;
what happens to the nozzle?
a. It becomes extremely hot
b. It becomes warm
c. It becomes slightly cold
d. It becomes extremely cold
13. Which of the following types of fire extinguishers have a yellow band
above it?
a. Foam
b. Water
c. Wet Chemical
d. Carbon Dioxide
15. A dry powder fire extinguisher has a ________ band located above it.
a. Cream
b. Blue
c. Yellow
d. Red
16. The fire assembly point can be best described as:
a. Where the fire extinguishers are stored
b. An area that has a high risk for fires to occur
c. An area where you are required to assemble in the event of a fire
d. An area you are required to avoid in the event of a fire
17. When you see a fire on the worksite, what is the first thing you should
do
a. Sound the fire alarm
b. Tell you, manager
c. Try and put the fire out
d. Grab your tools and quickly exit the area
19. Where should you go if you hear the fire alarm going off?
a. To the supervisor’s office in order to inform him what is happening
b. To the fire assembly point
c. To the break room to make sure everyone got out
d. Home, the work day is over
20. Fires that are fueled by _________ require you to use water fire
extinguishers in order to fight them.
a. Live electricity
b. Gasoline, kerosene, and other flammable liquids
c. Solid materials; such as wood, paper, and textile
d. Propane, butane, and other flammable gases
21. A band of ____________ is displayed above a fire extinguisher that
contains carbon dioxide.
a. Yellow
b. Red
c. Black
d. Cream
22. Fire extinguishers that contain _____ have a red band located above
them.
a. Carbon Dioxide
b. Water
c. Foam
d. Wet Chemicals
23. Which of the following is correct when it comes to the type of fire
extinguishers you should avoid
while fighting a fire in a confined space?
a. Carbon Dioxide and Dry Powder Fire extinguishers should not be used
b. Carbon Dioxide and Water Fire Extinguishers should not be used
c. Water and Dry Powder Fire extinguishers should not be used
d. Only a Dry powder fire extinguisher should not be used.
24. Why is it important that you tend the nozzle when you have finished
using a fire extinguisher
containing carbon dioxide?
a. Because the nozzle gets extremely hot making it impossible to use
b. This is not a requirement
c. Because the nozzle gets warm, making it impossible to use
d. Because the nozzle gets extremely cold, making it impossible to use.
27. The area you must assemble in the event of the fire is called:
a. The Fire Safety Meeting Spot
b. There is no specific name
c. The Fire Assembly Point
d. The supervisor’s office
29. When fighting and electrical fire, which of the following should not be
used?
a. Water Fire Extinguisher
b. Foam Fire Extinguisher
c. Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher
d. Neither A nor B should be used
31. What class of fire was a wet chemical fire extinguisher specifically
designed to fight?
a. Class A fires
b. Class D Fires
c. Class F Fires
d. Class B Fires
32. Who has the authority to pull the fire alarm after discovering a fire
on the worksite?
a. Only the manager can activate the fire alarm
b. Anyone who has seen a fire can activate the fire alarm
c. Only the health and safety rep can activate the fire alarm
d. Only the owner can activate the fire alarm
33. You should use a Dry Powder fire extinguisher in order to fight in an
electrical fire, only in the event of
________.
a. A carbon dioxide fire extinguisher is unavailable
b. A foam fire extinguisher is unavailable
c. You should never use a dry powder fire extinguisher on an electrical fire
d. A water fire extinguisher is unavailable
36. Which of the following is true about dry powder fire extinguishers?
a. You should avoid using them in confined spaces
b. They are the best choice for electrical fires
c. You should only use them in confined spaces
d. There is a black band above them
37. Wood, plastic, and paper are which of the following:
a. Class B Materials
b. Class C Materials
c. Class A Materials
d. Class F Materials
38. Wood, plastic, paper and other solid materials are typically the
culprits for ___________.
a. A Class F fire
b. A Class B fire
c. A Class A fire
d. A Class C fire
39. What type of fire extinguisher should you use in order to extinguish a
fire caused by solid materials,
such as wood, paper or textile?
a. Carbon Dioxide
b. Water
c. Foam
d. Wet Chemical
40. After using a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher, the nozzle gets
extremely cold. This is a sign that:
a. You should not use it
b. It is safe to continue
c. The materials inside are running low
d. None of the above
41. What type of permit is needed in order to carry out work that could
potentially result in a fire breaking
out on the work site?
a. A fire permit
b. A hot permit
c. A work permit
d. No permit is needed
42. In the event of a fire, everyone is responsible for:
a. Informing the supervisor of what is happening
b. Pulling the fire alarm if they see a fire
c. Making sure everyone gets to the fire assembly point safely
d. None of the above
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48. What type of fire extinguisher would you use on a fire
that is categorised as a Class F Fire?
a. Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers
b. Water Fire Extinguisher
c. Wet Chemical Fire Extinguisher
d. Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher
50. What does the following health and safety sign indicate?
a. Indicates the item is flammable
b. Indicates the item could cause an explosion
c. Indicates the item is toxic
d. Indicates that the item contains irritants
1. What is the function of a butterfly valve?
a) On/ off control
b) Flow regulation
c) Pressure control
d) Hydraulic control
Answer: b
3. Which of the following valves are used in high duty cycle applications?
a) Check valve
b) Clapper valve
c) Ceramic disc valve
d) Choke valve
Answer: c