Fire Extinguisher Safety Trivia Exam: Quiz!

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1.

An example of two "Class B" fuels would be:
- A.
  
  Brass and aluminum.
- B.
  
  Cardboard and newspapers.
- C.
  
  Grease and paint thinner.
- D.
  
  A toaster and a circuit breaker.
2.

An APW (water extinguisher) is safety is on an electrical fire?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are designed for which types of fuels?
- A.
  
  Class B and C.
- B.
  
  Classes A, B and C.
- C.
  
  Class A and C.
- D.
  
  Class D and A.
4.

Which type of fire extinguisher has a large black plastic horn on the end of a flexible hose or short rigid pipe?
- A.
  
  Air pressurized water. (APW)
- B.
  
  Carbon dioxide. (CO2)
- C.
  
  Dry chemical. (ABC)
- D.
  
  All of the above.
5.

As a general rule, you should not attempt to fight a fire that is spreading rapidly?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

ABC type dry chemical fire extinguishers extinguish the fire by cooling it down?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

A class C fire extinguisher is designed to be used on the following fires:
- A.
  
  Wood and paper.
- B.
  
  Magnesium or potassium.
- C.
  
  Toasters and circuit breakers.
- D.
  
  Vehicle engine fires.
8.

Applying water rapidly to a flammable liquid fire will cause it to do what?
- A.
  
  Go out.
- B.
  
  Knock the flames down enough that you can escape.
- C.
  
  Cause the fire to flare up uncontrollably.
- D.
  
  Cause the flames to change colors.
9.

You should always keep an exit or other means of escape at your back when fighting a fire.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

The three elements of the fire triangle are:
- A.
  
  Oxygen, water and fuel.
- B.
  
  Oxygen, fuel and a heat or ignition source.
- C.
  
  Fuel, a catalyzer, and oxygen.
- D.
  
  None of the above.
11.

Describe what the acronym "PASS" means
- A.
  
  Pull, aim, squirt, squeeze.
- B.
  
  Pull, arm, squeeze, sweep
- C.
  
  Pull, aim, squeeze, sweep.
- D.
  
  Pull, arm, sweep, swoosh.