Seattle FEX-1 Starter Exam Questions
and Answers
What type of test is necessary on a Co2 hose before installation? - Answers -
Conductivity
What is the maximum travel distance for a Class B fire extinguisher? (Light hazard,
Ordinary Hazard, Extra Hazard) - Answers -50', 50', 50'
Administrative Rating 9.01.04 states that ________ are to be followed. - Answers -
Nationally recognized standards
A 10 Ft sq. heptane tank should have a ______ rated extinguisher protecting it. -
Answers -20BC
An aluminum shell extinguisher that was in a room that had a fire should be what? -
Answers -Destroyed
A Co2 should be hydrotested to what stamped operating pressure? - Answers -5/3
A cartridge less than 2 in. in diameter and 2 ft. in length __________? - Answers -Does
not require hydrotesting
What is the identification mark for a class B fire extinguisher? - Answers -Red square
What room temperature is used for a ratings test on fire extinguishers? - Answers -70
What does an inspection of a fire extinguisher consist of? - Answers -Quick check
What is not looked at during a quick check? - Answers -Agent
Maintenance shall be done how often? - Answers -Yearly
Maintenance does not include a thorough examination of which part of an extinguisher?
- Answers -Extinguishing agent
Any stainless steel subjected to ______________ should be __________ - Answers -
Calcium Chloride, destroyed
Labeling of test procedure started in _________________? - Answers -January 1986
, An extinguisher with a weight no exceeding 40 lbs. shall be mounted how high? -
Answers -No higher than 5 ft
An extinguisher with a weight in excess of 40 lbs. shall be mounted how high? -
Answers -No higher than 3 1/2 inches
What is not a disadvantage of dry chemical extinguishers? - Answers -Low rating
What rating does two 2 1/2 gallon water extinguishers have? - Answers -2A
Fire equipment maintenance if the responsibility of whom? - Answers -Tenant and
owner
Loaded-stream fire extinguishes shall have the agent replaced when? - Answers -
Annually
Class D extinguishers have what type of numerical rating? - Answers -None
Cartridge operated extinguishers shall be hydrostatically tested to ________? - Answers
-The manufacturer's test pressure
What is the identification mark of a Class A extinguisher? - Answers -Green Triangle
Hydrostatic test shall be performed at? - Answers -Approved facilities
Class D extinguishers shall be located not more than _________ from the hazard? -
Answers -75'
Class C fire extinguisher is for ___________? - Answers -Electrical
What is the minimum rating for a fire extinguisher? - Answers -2A10BC
Heated air to dry a low pressure cylinder shall not exceed _____. - Answers -150
A discharge hose must be pressure tested for how long? - Answers -One minute
The recommended antifreeze solution for a fire pail is ____________ - Answers -
Calcium Chloride
How often do pressurized water extinguishers need to be hydrotested? - Answers -5
Years
What is the identification mark of a Class C extinguisher? - Answers -Blue circle
Who is the Authority having Jurisdiction? A) all B)Local C)WA state D)Federal -
Answers -All
and Answers
What type of test is necessary on a Co2 hose before installation? - Answers -
Conductivity
What is the maximum travel distance for a Class B fire extinguisher? (Light hazard,
Ordinary Hazard, Extra Hazard) - Answers -50', 50', 50'
Administrative Rating 9.01.04 states that ________ are to be followed. - Answers -
Nationally recognized standards
A 10 Ft sq. heptane tank should have a ______ rated extinguisher protecting it. -
Answers -20BC
An aluminum shell extinguisher that was in a room that had a fire should be what? -
Answers -Destroyed
A Co2 should be hydrotested to what stamped operating pressure? - Answers -5/3
A cartridge less than 2 in. in diameter and 2 ft. in length __________? - Answers -Does
not require hydrotesting
What is the identification mark for a class B fire extinguisher? - Answers -Red square
What room temperature is used for a ratings test on fire extinguishers? - Answers -70
What does an inspection of a fire extinguisher consist of? - Answers -Quick check
What is not looked at during a quick check? - Answers -Agent
Maintenance shall be done how often? - Answers -Yearly
Maintenance does not include a thorough examination of which part of an extinguisher?
- Answers -Extinguishing agent
Any stainless steel subjected to ______________ should be __________ - Answers -
Calcium Chloride, destroyed
Labeling of test procedure started in _________________? - Answers -January 1986
, An extinguisher with a weight no exceeding 40 lbs. shall be mounted how high? -
Answers -No higher than 5 ft
An extinguisher with a weight in excess of 40 lbs. shall be mounted how high? -
Answers -No higher than 3 1/2 inches
What is not a disadvantage of dry chemical extinguishers? - Answers -Low rating
What rating does two 2 1/2 gallon water extinguishers have? - Answers -2A
Fire equipment maintenance if the responsibility of whom? - Answers -Tenant and
owner
Loaded-stream fire extinguishes shall have the agent replaced when? - Answers -
Annually
Class D extinguishers have what type of numerical rating? - Answers -None
Cartridge operated extinguishers shall be hydrostatically tested to ________? - Answers
-The manufacturer's test pressure
What is the identification mark of a Class A extinguisher? - Answers -Green Triangle
Hydrostatic test shall be performed at? - Answers -Approved facilities
Class D extinguishers shall be located not more than _________ from the hazard? -
Answers -75'
Class C fire extinguisher is for ___________? - Answers -Electrical
What is the minimum rating for a fire extinguisher? - Answers -2A10BC
Heated air to dry a low pressure cylinder shall not exceed _____. - Answers -150
A discharge hose must be pressure tested for how long? - Answers -One minute
The recommended antifreeze solution for a fire pail is ____________ - Answers -
Calcium Chloride
How often do pressurized water extinguishers need to be hydrotested? - Answers -5
Years
What is the identification mark of a Class C extinguisher? - Answers -Blue circle
Who is the Authority having Jurisdiction? A) all B)Local C)WA state D)Federal -
Answers -All
