Test Your Fire Safety Knowledge
Do you know what should be to prevent fires at home, school and work. Do you know how to appropriately respond to a fire? Test your knowledge.
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How many fire exits should each room have?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
B. 2Explanation
Each room should have two fire exits. If a fire exit is through a window on a higher floor, make sure there is a ladder that can be dropped from the window. It is important to show your children where the fire exits are and take your family through the fire drill so that they know what to do in the event of a fire.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Where should you avoid running extension cords?
- A.
Under rugs
- B.
Over countertops
- C.
Behind doors
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Under rugsExplanation
Avoid running extension cords under rugs or carpets, since these cords tend to wear easily and may short and cause a fire. Frayed cords should be replaced. It is also important not to overload electrical circuits.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What should you use to attach electrical cords to walls?
- A.
Nails
- B.
Staples
- C.
Tape
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. TapeExplanation
Use tape to secure electrical cords to walls or floors. Nails and staples can damage the cords.Rate this question:
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- 4.
If a fire breaks out, how long should you spend fighting it?
- A.
30 seconds
- B.
1 minute
- C.
2 minutes
- D.
5 minutes
Correct Answer
A. 30 secondsExplanation
Don't spend more than 30 seconds fighting a fire, as small fires can get big very quickly. Try and smother the fire by turning off the gas or covering it with a heavy blanket and using a fire extinguisher. If you are not having quick success, evacuate the house and call the fire department.Rate this question:
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- 5.
For a fire to ignite, oxygen needs to combine with:
- A.
Carbon dioxide
- B.
Hydrogen
- C.
A fuel
- D.
Heat
Correct Answer
C. A fuelExplanation
In order for a fire to occur there needs to be oxygen and a fuel such as gasoline, wood or other combustible materials. The reaction between oxygen and a fuel is known as a chemical combustion reaction.Rate this question:
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Fill in the blank:Extreme heat, oxygen and fuel are needed for a fire to occur. A fire extinguisher is designed to __________ at least one of these elements.
- A.
Neutralize
- B.
Produce
- C.
Create
- D.
Expose
Correct Answer
A. NeutralizeExplanation
Fire extinguishers work by neutralizing at least one of the three elements -- heat, oxygen or fuel -- needed to sustain a fire.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Fill in the blank:For a combustion reaction to take place and thus a fire to break out, fuel has to be heated to its _____ temperature.
- A.
Functional
- B.
Conditional
- C.
Ignition
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. IgnitionExplanation
Fuels need more than just the presence of oxygen to ignite. For a combustion reaction to occur, the fuel has to be heated to its ignition temperature.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is the best way to remove oxygen from a fire?
- A.
Fan it
- B.
Smother it
- C.
Blow on it
- D.
Cool it
Correct Answer
B. Smother itExplanation
The best way to remove oxygen from a fire is to cut it off from its oxygen supply. To smother a small fire, cover it with a heavy blanket or dump a nonflammable material such as sand or baking soda on top of it.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Fire extinguishers are filled with:
- A.
Water
- B.
A smothering material
- C.
Either of the above
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Either of the aboveExplanation
Fire extinguishers are metal cylinders filled with water or a chemical smothering material. When you activate the extinguisher, the material is expelled under high pressure.Rate this question:
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- 10.
To use a fire extinguisher, what is the first thing you need to do?
- A.
Open the safety valve
- B.
Shake it
- C.
Pull out the pin
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Pull out the pinExplanation
To use your fire extinguisher, pull out the safety pin and press down on the lever. This sets in motion the release of fire-suppresant material.Rate this question:
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