Fire Service Week

Question 1 of 39

1. Question

Why is it important to know the different classes of fire?

Because some cause greater damage than others
Because some are less dangerous to a person's health
Because everyone in a workplace needs to fight fire
Because certain fires can only be fought with certain fire extinguishers

Question 2 of 39

2. Question

PEEP stands for:

Personal Evacuation Exit Point
Prevention Evaluation Evacuation Precaution
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan
Private Evacuation Exit Point

Question 3 of 39

3. Question

The three elements needed for a fire include

Fuel, Oxygen, Heat
Oxygen, Heat, Carbon
Heat, Carbon, Fuel
All of the Above

Question 4 of 39

4. Question

What should everyone be trained to do as soon as a fire alarm sounds?

Turn off all electrical equipment and leave the building
Leave the building immediately and go to their designated assembly point
Gather personal possessions such as bags and coats and wait in their cars until the building is safe
All of the above

Question 5 of 39

5. Question

What was the name of the ship / freight involved in the Mumbai dock explosion in 1944?

SS Ben Builder
SS Fort Founder
SS Fort Stikine
SS Ben Mountbatten

Question 6 of 39

6. Question

Reporting and controlling as well as eliminating the causes of fire and fire hazards is one part of a fire prevention plan.

True
False

Question 7 of 39

7. Question

Why National Fire Service Day is observed every year?

To maintain the fire service appliances in healthy condition
Present the firefighters unit in the country
To pay homage to the incredible commitment and sacrifice by the 71 Fire Service personnel during an unfortunate mishap in 1944 on this day.
None of the above

Question 8 of 39

8. Question

What is a flashpoint?

It is the lowest temperature at which the vapors of a volatile material can ignite.
It is the highest temperature at which the vapors of a volatile material can ignite.
It is the normal temperature at which the vapors of a volatile material can ignite.
None of the above

Question 9 of 39

9. Question

What does FR stand for in fire safety?

Flame retardant
Fabric resistant
Flame Register
All of the above

Question 10 of 39

10. Question

What is the Protections Offered by FR Clothing?

Avoid Catching Fire
Prevent Smoldering
Non-Conductive
All of the above

Question 11 of 39

11. Question

___________ involves a reaction between oxygen and the surface of the solid fuel which char on heating.

Combustion
Smoldering combustion
Smooth combustion
Spontaneous combustion

Question 12 of 39

12. Question

Below is a list of fire extinguisher types matched with surfaces on which they can be used. Which is the incorrect option?

Class A – Cloth, wood, paper, and rubber
Class B – Plastics, oils, grease, gasoline, solvents, and other flammable liquids
Class C – Wiring, fuse boxes, electrical equipment, and computers
Class D – Combustible metals such as magnesium, potassium, titanium, and sodium

Question 13 of 39

13. Question

Which of the following should you NOT do during a fire emergency?

Evacuate a building through designated exit routes
Keep fire doors shut to prevent the fire from spreading
Crawl low under the smoke while breathing only through your nose
Re-enter the building without the permission of authorities

Question 14 of 39

14. Question

Where should you aim a fire extinguisher nozzle when putting out a fire?

At the top of the fire
At the base of the fire
At the center of the fire
Away from the fire

Question 15 of 39

15. Question

Class A fires involve flammable liquids.

True
False

Question 16 of 39

16. Question

Which of the following fire extinguishers is used to put out fires caused by flammable liquids?

Class A water fire extinguishers
Class B carbon dioxide fire extinguisher
Class C dry chemical fire extinguisher
None of the above

Question 17 of 39

17. Question

______________________ is a fire alarm device designed to respond when the converted thermal energy of a fire increase the temperature of a heat sensitive element?

Gas Detector
Flame Detector
Smoke Detector
Heat Detector

Question 18 of 39

18. Question

Your fire extinguisher just fell on the floor, is it OK to put it back on the wall without having a professional examine it?

True
False

Question 19 of 39

19. Question

Air pressurized water extinguishers (APW) are suitable for electrical fires

True
False

Question 20 of 39

20. Question

________________ is a device that senses smoke, typically as an indicator of fire.

Gas Detector
Flame Detector
Smoke Detector
Heat Detect

Question 21 of 39

21. Question

When putting out the fire, you always want to aim high at the top of the fire to put it out.

True
False

Question 22 of 39

22. Question

What are the important locations you should know in the case of a fire alarm?

Evacuation area
Important Equipment
Evacuation Plan
All of the Above

Question 23 of 39

23. Question

When putting out a fire, water is always the best method, especially when trying to put out fires in Class B and Class C fire types.

True
False

Question 24 of 39

24. Question

A ______________is a region where sustained heat releasing reaction takes place between a fuel in the vapor state and oxygen.

Smoldering combustion
Smooth combustion
Spontaneous combustion
Flame

Question 25 of 39

25. Question

Which of the following NFPA code deals with Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace?

NFPA 13
NFPA 10
NFPA 70
NFPA 70E

Question 26 of 39

26. Question

As per NEPA the color classification for a sprinkler head of the “extra high” temperature range shall be ______

Red
Yellow
Purple
Black

Question 27 of 39

27. Question

While dealing with any fire emergency, always stand with an exit at your __________

Front
Side
Back
Down

Question 28 of 39

28. Question

Which of the following NFPA code deals with Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems?

NFPA 13
NFPA 10
NFPA 70
NFPA 70E

Question 29 of 39

29. Question

What are some key points concerning a fire door?

Always must be open, must not be blocked, must have a fusible link that melts and shuts door in case of fire
Must not be blocked, must have a fusible link that melts and shuts in case of fire, and must be in good operating condition
Must always be kept closed, must be in good operating condition, must have a fusible link which melts and shuts door in case of fire
All of the above

Question 30 of 39

30. Question

One should never fight a fire if their safety is in question.

True
False

Question 31 of 39

31. Question

The methods are known to extinguish the Fire:

Evacuation, Smothering, Cooling, Chain Reaction
Smothering, Cooling, Starvation, Chemical Reaction
Cooling, Breaking of Chain Reaction, Starvation, Smothering,
Starvation, Smothering, dilution, Containing

Question 32 of 39

32. Question

What is starvation method in fire fighting?

Removal of Heat
Removal of Oxygen
Removal of Fuel
Adding of Fuel

Question 33 of 39

33. Question

What flammable substance can cause an explosive atmosphere?

Hydrogen
Acetylene
Carbon monoxide
All of the above

Question 34 of 39

34. Question

What means “Smothering” in Fire Triangle?

Removal of Heat
Removal of Oxygen
Removal of Fuel
Adding of Fuel

Question 35 of 39

35. Question

The acronym for proper use of a fire extinguisher is

PAST
PASS
PALS
None of the Above

Question 36 of 39

36. Question

Which of the following activities are considered “hot work”?

Welding
Cutting
Grinding Ferrous Metals
All of the Above

Question 37 of 39

37. Question

Which gas is considered as deadliest gas in Oil refineries and crude oil rigs operation?

Carbon monoxide (CO)
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)
Chlorine (CL2)
Hydrocarbon vapours

Question 38 of 39

38. Question

Which of the following NFPA code deals with standard for portable fire extinguisher?

NFPA 4
NFPA 5
NFPA 10
NFPA 11

Question 39 of 39

39. Question

Typically, SCBA breathing duration calculations use __________ as a guide.

100 lpm
60 lpm
40 lpm
50 lpm