Fire

Test

1. Which of the following in NOT part of the fire tetrahedron?

a. Fuel

b. Oxygen

c. Carbon Dioxide

d. Heat

2. An oxidizing agent may provide what part of the fire tetrahedron?

a. Fuel

b. Oxygen

c. Carbon Dioxide

d. Heat

3. Flammable liquids have a flash point below______?

a. 250 degrees F

b. 150 degrees F

c. 100 degrees F

d. None of the above

4. When a chemical’s vapor concentration is above the UFL, this means that:

a. The mixture is too lean and will not burn

b. The mixture is in a range where fire can occur

c. The mixture is too rich and will not burn

d. UFL does not relate to the flammability of a material’s vapor concentration

7. Which of the following is NOT a method of extinguishing fires?

a. Removing carbon dioxide

b. Cooling

c. Removing fuel

d. Removing oxygen

8. In what type of fuel does a Class B fire burn?

a. Oil

b. Wood

c. Electrical equipment

d. Metal

9. In the NFPA and the HMIS rating system of 0-4, what does a 4 indicate for fire?

a. High-needs a high temperature to start a fire

b. Low-needs a high temperature to start a fire

c. High-needs a low temperature to start a fire

d. Low-doesn’t have anything to do with ignition temperature

10. In what type of fuel does a Class A fire burn?

a. Oil

b. Wood

c. Electrical equipment

d. Metal

11. In what type of fuel does a Class D fire burn?

a. Oil

b. Wood

c. Electrical equipment

d. Metal

12. What should you do if a fire starts?

a. Try to put it out with a 11/2 inch hose

b. Report the fire immediately

c. Get several workers to help you fight the fire

d. Get out of the way

13. Which is true of a fire door?

a. Must have an electro mechanic holding device.

b. May be propped open in hot weather

c. May be propped open if you’re working right next to it

d. Should be locked at all times

14. Which way should fire exit doors open?

a. Inward

b. In the direction of travel

c. Both ways

d. There are no set standards

15. Which of these is required and authorized under SARA Title III?

a. Local Emergency Planning Committee

b. National Fire Protection Agency

c. Emergency Action Plan

d. Company Fire Brigades

16. “Life safety” can be defined as:

a. Knowing CPR

b. Having appropriate egress (fire exit) routing

c. Performing appropriate confined space entry

d. Having a rescue team available

17. Which acronym do you use for putting out a fire?

a. PSCC

b. PSAC

c. PISS

d. PASS

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