Bcit practice quizzes
On a flammable liquid fire of a depth that is more than 6mm such as in a
large tank, the best results are obtained when the fire extinguisher
discharge is directed?
A) in front of the fire
B) directly on the fire
C) against the back wall of the tank
D) at the base of the fire correct answersC
Fire pumps usually start based on?
E) fire department hooking up to the system
F) loss of standpipe/sprinkler system pressure
G) operator activated at a remote pump station
H)operator activated at a local pump station correct answersB
Class 3 standpipe systems have?
I) 100mm hose connections
J) 40mm hose connections
K) 40mm & 65mm hose connections
L) 50mm & 100mm hose connections correct answersC
Deluge sprinkler systems have? (Select 2)
M)non heat activated sprinkler heads
N) heat activated sprinkler heads
O) automatic sprinkler heads
P) non automatic sprinkler heads correct answersA, D
The purpose of a jockey pump in a fire suppression system is?
Q) to circulate sprinkler water when the system is not activated
R) to keep the system pressurized above the starting pressure of the fire
pump
S) provide cooling to fire suppression system components
T) to provide reliable flow of water for fire hoses and sprinklers correct
answersB
The best method of dealing with a fire is?
U) fire department
V) fire detector
W)fire extinguishers
,D) preventing the fire from occurring correct answersD
Select from the following method that can be used in the prevention of class
B fires
A) continually monitor the temperature of cooling oil while the cooling
station is in use
B) boiler fuel oil systems near the burner should be kept free of oil
C) store combustible metals away from potential ignition sources
D) do not put flammable material near electrical equipment correct
answersB
Which of the following is an oxidizing agent?
E) phosphorus
F) hydrogen peroxide
G) zirconium
H) hydrogen correct answersB
A carbon dioxide fire extinguisher removes which of the four
components of the fire tetrahedron to extinguish a fire
I) uninhibited chain reaction
J) fuel
K) oxygen
L) ignition source correct answersC
The goal of the global harmonized system of classification and labelling of
chemicals is to adopt and use the same set of rules for classifying hazards
and the same format and content for label and safety data sheets around
the world
M)True
N)False correct answersA
When utilizing hazardous materials in a workplace the worker is
responsible for all of the following except
O) protect themselves and their coworkers
P) ensure that labels are in good condition
Q) classify products by labelling
R) participate in training and education correct answersC
Designated evacuation routes and muster areas can be found in
S) occupational health and safety
T) emergency response plan
U) hazard assessment
V) confined space entry procedure correct answersB
, A hot work permit is issued when (select 2)
A) work produces an indirect ignition source
B)the area is not designed or intended for human occupancy except for
the purpose of performing work
C) for general maintenance work that does not produce an ignition source
D) work that produces a direct ignition source correct answersA,D
An occupational health and safety program can be defined as an
organized plan to (select 3)
E) prevent workplace related accidents and occupational diseases
F) proactively identify and control hazards
G) respond to emergencies
H) increase production efficiency correct answersA,B,C
A safe work permit attempts to identify any risk associated with a job
and specifies
I) safety officers
J) personal protective equipment required at the plant
K) time needed to complete the work
L) control measures needed to mitigate the hazards correct answersD
Hazard controls are developed by using information collected from
M)workplace surveys
N) hazard assessment process
O) joint workplace health and safety committee
P) Canadian occupational health and safety legislation correct answersB
Class 3 electrical locations
Q)are concerned with the presence of combustible solid material that
can exist in an explosive amount
R)are concerned with the presence of combustible dusts that can exist
in explosive concentrations
S)must be designed to be fire safe in any area where there may be the
presence of flammable gases or vapours
T)involve the presence of airborne material fibres that are easily
ignited correct answersD
During a fire additional precautions must be taken when entering an
enclosed fire area because (select 2)
U) fire can resume rapidly if air is introduced when the door is opened
V) fresh oxygen feeds the hot combustible gases and can result in an
explosion
On a flammable liquid fire of a depth that is more than 6mm such as in a
large tank, the best results are obtained when the fire extinguisher
discharge is directed?
A) in front of the fire
B) directly on the fire
C) against the back wall of the tank
D) at the base of the fire correct answersC
Fire pumps usually start based on?
E) fire department hooking up to the system
F) loss of standpipe/sprinkler system pressure
G) operator activated at a remote pump station
H)operator activated at a local pump station correct answersB
Class 3 standpipe systems have?
I) 100mm hose connections
J) 40mm hose connections
K) 40mm & 65mm hose connections
L) 50mm & 100mm hose connections correct answersC
Deluge sprinkler systems have? (Select 2)
M)non heat activated sprinkler heads
N) heat activated sprinkler heads
O) automatic sprinkler heads
P) non automatic sprinkler heads correct answersA, D
The purpose of a jockey pump in a fire suppression system is?
Q) to circulate sprinkler water when the system is not activated
R) to keep the system pressurized above the starting pressure of the fire
pump
S) provide cooling to fire suppression system components
T) to provide reliable flow of water for fire hoses and sprinklers correct
answersB
The best method of dealing with a fire is?
U) fire department
V) fire detector
W)fire extinguishers
,D) preventing the fire from occurring correct answersD
Select from the following method that can be used in the prevention of class
B fires
A) continually monitor the temperature of cooling oil while the cooling
station is in use
B) boiler fuel oil systems near the burner should be kept free of oil
C) store combustible metals away from potential ignition sources
D) do not put flammable material near electrical equipment correct
answersB
Which of the following is an oxidizing agent?
E) phosphorus
F) hydrogen peroxide
G) zirconium
H) hydrogen correct answersB
A carbon dioxide fire extinguisher removes which of the four
components of the fire tetrahedron to extinguish a fire
I) uninhibited chain reaction
J) fuel
K) oxygen
L) ignition source correct answersC
The goal of the global harmonized system of classification and labelling of
chemicals is to adopt and use the same set of rules for classifying hazards
and the same format and content for label and safety data sheets around
the world
M)True
N)False correct answersA
When utilizing hazardous materials in a workplace the worker is
responsible for all of the following except
O) protect themselves and their coworkers
P) ensure that labels are in good condition
Q) classify products by labelling
R) participate in training and education correct answersC
Designated evacuation routes and muster areas can be found in
S) occupational health and safety
T) emergency response plan
U) hazard assessment
V) confined space entry procedure correct answersB
, A hot work permit is issued when (select 2)
A) work produces an indirect ignition source
B)the area is not designed or intended for human occupancy except for
the purpose of performing work
C) for general maintenance work that does not produce an ignition source
D) work that produces a direct ignition source correct answersA,D
An occupational health and safety program can be defined as an
organized plan to (select 3)
E) prevent workplace related accidents and occupational diseases
F) proactively identify and control hazards
G) respond to emergencies
H) increase production efficiency correct answersA,B,C
A safe work permit attempts to identify any risk associated with a job
and specifies
I) safety officers
J) personal protective equipment required at the plant
K) time needed to complete the work
L) control measures needed to mitigate the hazards correct answersD
Hazard controls are developed by using information collected from
M)workplace surveys
N) hazard assessment process
O) joint workplace health and safety committee
P) Canadian occupational health and safety legislation correct answersB
Class 3 electrical locations
Q)are concerned with the presence of combustible solid material that
can exist in an explosive amount
R)are concerned with the presence of combustible dusts that can exist
in explosive concentrations
S)must be designed to be fire safe in any area where there may be the
presence of flammable gases or vapours
T)involve the presence of airborne material fibres that are easily
ignited correct answersD
During a fire additional precautions must be taken when entering an
enclosed fire area because (select 2)
U) fire can resume rapidly if air is introduced when the door is opened
V) fresh oxygen feeds the hot combustible gases and can result in an
explosion
