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Fire Extinguishing Exam Questions and
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Prior to sqeezing the handle of a dry chemical fire extinguisher, the nozzle should be aimed -
answer✔At the base of the fire
water type extinguishers exposed to weather below 40 degrees require____to be added -
answer✔Anti-freeze
extinguishers suitable for class D fires can be identified by a_____containing the letter D -
answer✔Yellow star
Class K fires involve - answer✔High temperature cooking oils, such as vegetable or animal oils
and fats
The acronym for the four-step process for proper use of fire extinguishers is - answer✔Pass
the skill of operating a fire extinguisher is fairly easy in____basic steps - answer✔Four
Halon fire extinguishers are primarily designed for use on_____fires - answer✔Class B and C
The National Fire Protection Association required portable fire extinguishers be inspected at
least_____to ensure that they are accessible and operable - answer✔Once a year
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Water-mist fire extinguishers are safe to use on energized electrical equipment because the
water they use is - answer✔D ionized
what factors should be considered when selecting a fire extinguisher - answer✔The fuel
energized electrical equipment and the surrounding area have to be protected with
exinguishers that have a_____rating - answer✔Class C
Carbon dioxide exxtinguishers are generally rated for____fires - answer✔Class B and C
what extinguishing agents are being replaced because they have been banned for destroying
the earths ozone layer - answer✔Halons or halogenated hydrocarbons
Fire extinguisher classification symbols are displayed by - answer✔Shape
there are two basic designs for handheld dry chemical extinguishers - answer✔Cartridge and
stored pressure
the proper type of extinguisher for a fire involving magnesium, titanium, or sodium is -
answer✔Dry powder
what injury could occur by placing your hand on the horn of a CO2 extinguisher before the
charge is dissipated? - answer✔Can result in shock
fires involving combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium, zirconium, sodium, and
potassium are____fires - answer✔Class D
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Fire Extinguishing Exam Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
Prior to sqeezing the handle of a dry chemical fire extinguisher, the nozzle should be aimed -
answer✔At the base of the fire
water type extinguishers exposed to weather below 40 degrees require____to be added -
answer✔Anti-freeze
extinguishers suitable for class D fires can be identified by a_____containing the letter D -
answer✔Yellow star
Class K fires involve - answer✔High temperature cooking oils, such as vegetable or animal oils
and fats
The acronym for the four-step process for proper use of fire extinguishers is - answer✔Pass
the skill of operating a fire extinguisher is fairly easy in____basic steps - answer✔Four
Halon fire extinguishers are primarily designed for use on_____fires - answer✔Class B and C
The National Fire Protection Association required portable fire extinguishers be inspected at
least_____to ensure that they are accessible and operable - answer✔Once a year
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, ©THESTAR EXAM SOLUTIONS 2024/2025
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Water-mist fire extinguishers are safe to use on energized electrical equipment because the
water they use is - answer✔D ionized
what factors should be considered when selecting a fire extinguisher - answer✔The fuel
energized electrical equipment and the surrounding area have to be protected with
exinguishers that have a_____rating - answer✔Class C
Carbon dioxide exxtinguishers are generally rated for____fires - answer✔Class B and C
what extinguishing agents are being replaced because they have been banned for destroying
the earths ozone layer - answer✔Halons or halogenated hydrocarbons
Fire extinguisher classification symbols are displayed by - answer✔Shape
there are two basic designs for handheld dry chemical extinguishers - answer✔Cartridge and
stored pressure
the proper type of extinguisher for a fire involving magnesium, titanium, or sodium is -
answer✔Dry powder
what injury could occur by placing your hand on the horn of a CO2 extinguisher before the
charge is dissipated? - answer✔Can result in shock
fires involving combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium, zirconium, sodium, and
potassium are____fires - answer✔Class D
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