FDNYC G60 EXAMINATION SET QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔A type D fire involves - ✔✔Combustible Metals
✔✔A type of clothing that should not be worn when performing torch operations is -
✔✔Frayed Clothing.
✔✔A flame going out unexpectedly and creating a popping sound is known as -
✔✔Backfire.
✔✔When a cutting or welding flame burns inside a torch is known as - ✔✔Flashback.
✔✔To check for a leak one should - ✔✔Use a soap and water solution.
✔✔A fire extinguisher must be mounted - ✔✔so that the top is not more than 5 feet off
the floor
✔✔A work area should be - ✔✔Well ventilated.
✔✔To extinguish a fire - ✔✔Always approach the fire from upwind.
✔✔How should a gas cylinder be stored? - ✔✔Upright and not on shelves.
✔✔In the case of any fire, - ✔✔The FDNY must be notified.
✔✔Acetylene valves should not be opened more than - ✔✔1 1/2 turns
✔✔"SCF" stands for - ✔✔Standard Cubic Feet
✔✔A Certificate of Fitness Holder must keep his or her certificate - ✔✔On their person.
, ✔✔A Citywide permit is valid for up to - ✔✔30 Days
✔✔A hot work permit is required for - ✔✔Welding.
✔✔A spark producing tool - ✔✔Requires a Fire Guard.
✔✔To prevent injury hoses should be - ✔✔As short as practical.
✔✔The oxygen cylinder - ✔✔is made of steel and contains 100% oxygen.
✔✔A compressed gas container must - ✔✔Not be rolled on its side.
✔✔An area exposed to sparks, hot slag, radiant heat, or convective heat as a result of
welding is called a - ✔✔Hot work area.
✔✔Fuel gas or oxygen containers in storage must be separated from any combustible
materials by a minimum distance of - ✔✔20 feet.
✔✔Most fires are the result of - ✔✔Sparks.
✔✔Sparks and pieces of hot metal are the source of ignition in about______ of fires in
industrial occupancies. - ✔✔60.
✔✔Under no circumstances can hot work be performed within _____ feet of flammable
or explosive materials. - ✔✔35.
✔✔If torch operation is to be discontinued for a period of ___________, the torch valve
must be closed and the gas supply to the torch must be completely shut. - ✔✔One hour
or more.
✔✔A torch should be ignited by using a - ✔✔Friction device.
✔✔Why should oil or grease not be used near oxygen? - ✔✔It might cause an
explosion.
✔✔How long is a site permanent specific permit to store flammable gases valid for? -
✔✔30 days
✔✔How many Fire Guards are required on a job site that has 3 torches in operation? -
✔✔One per torch and additional one stationed on the floor below.
✔✔Portable LPG containers greater than ______ must not be stored in residential
occupancies. - ✔✔16.4 oz.
ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔A type D fire involves - ✔✔Combustible Metals
✔✔A type of clothing that should not be worn when performing torch operations is -
✔✔Frayed Clothing.
✔✔A flame going out unexpectedly and creating a popping sound is known as -
✔✔Backfire.
✔✔When a cutting or welding flame burns inside a torch is known as - ✔✔Flashback.
✔✔To check for a leak one should - ✔✔Use a soap and water solution.
✔✔A fire extinguisher must be mounted - ✔✔so that the top is not more than 5 feet off
the floor
✔✔A work area should be - ✔✔Well ventilated.
✔✔To extinguish a fire - ✔✔Always approach the fire from upwind.
✔✔How should a gas cylinder be stored? - ✔✔Upright and not on shelves.
✔✔In the case of any fire, - ✔✔The FDNY must be notified.
✔✔Acetylene valves should not be opened more than - ✔✔1 1/2 turns
✔✔"SCF" stands for - ✔✔Standard Cubic Feet
✔✔A Certificate of Fitness Holder must keep his or her certificate - ✔✔On their person.
, ✔✔A Citywide permit is valid for up to - ✔✔30 Days
✔✔A hot work permit is required for - ✔✔Welding.
✔✔A spark producing tool - ✔✔Requires a Fire Guard.
✔✔To prevent injury hoses should be - ✔✔As short as practical.
✔✔The oxygen cylinder - ✔✔is made of steel and contains 100% oxygen.
✔✔A compressed gas container must - ✔✔Not be rolled on its side.
✔✔An area exposed to sparks, hot slag, radiant heat, or convective heat as a result of
welding is called a - ✔✔Hot work area.
✔✔Fuel gas or oxygen containers in storage must be separated from any combustible
materials by a minimum distance of - ✔✔20 feet.
✔✔Most fires are the result of - ✔✔Sparks.
✔✔Sparks and pieces of hot metal are the source of ignition in about______ of fires in
industrial occupancies. - ✔✔60.
✔✔Under no circumstances can hot work be performed within _____ feet of flammable
or explosive materials. - ✔✔35.
✔✔If torch operation is to be discontinued for a period of ___________, the torch valve
must be closed and the gas supply to the torch must be completely shut. - ✔✔One hour
or more.
✔✔A torch should be ignited by using a - ✔✔Friction device.
✔✔Why should oil or grease not be used near oxygen? - ✔✔It might cause an
explosion.
✔✔How long is a site permanent specific permit to store flammable gases valid for? -
✔✔30 days
✔✔How many Fire Guards are required on a job site that has 3 torches in operation? -
✔✔One per torch and additional one stationed on the floor below.
✔✔Portable LPG containers greater than ______ must not be stored in residential
occupancies. - ✔✔16.4 oz.
