Fire Extinguisher Quiz

Choose the correct answer for each question.

1	An example of two "Class B" fuels would be:
		A. Cardboard, newspapers
		B. Lamp, hot plate
		C. Grease, paint thinner
2	An APW (water extinguisher) is safe to use on an electrical fire.
		A. True
		B. False
3	Carbon Dioxide extinguishers are designed for which types fuels?
		A. Class B and C
		B. Class A, B, and C
		C. Class A and C
		D. Class A and B
4	Which type of extinguisher has a hard horn on the end of a flexible hose or metal arm?
		A. APW (Air Pressurized Water)
		B. CO2 (Carbon Dioxide)
		C. ABC (Dry Chemical)
5	As a general rule, you should not attempt to fight a fire if it is spreading rapidly.
		A. True
		B. False
6	ABC fire extinguishers extinguish fire by cooling it down.
		A. True
		B. False
7	Water will not extinguish most flammable liquid fires.
		A. True
		B. False
8	You should always keep an exit or means of escape at your back when trying to fight a fire.
		A. True
		B. False
9	The three elements of the fire triangle are:
		A. Water, a heat source, and fuel
		B. Oxygen, water, and fuel
		C. Oxygen, fuel, and a heat source
		D. Fuel, oxygen, and earth
10	Do you know where the nearest fire extinguisher is in your work area?
		A. Yes
		B. No
Answers: 1-C, 2-B, 3-A, 4-B, 5-A, 6-B, 7-A, 8-A, 9-C, 10-A
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