Fire Extinguisher Types and Usage Quiz

Test your knowledge on fire extinguisher types and usage with these questions covering Class A, B, C, D, F, and K fires.

#1

Which fire extinguisher is suitable for Class A fires?

CO2 (Carbon Dioxide)
Water
Foam
Dry Chemical
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#2

What type of fires can a Class C fire extinguisher be used for?

Flammable liquids
Electrical fires
Metal fires
Cooking oil fires
1 answered
#3

What does the acronym PASS stand for in the context of using a fire extinguisher?

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
Point, Activate, Squeeze, Sweep
Push, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
Pull, Assess, Squeeze, Spray
1 answered
#4

In a Class B fire, what are you extinguishing?

Wood and paper
Electrical equipment
Flammable liquids and gases
Metals
1 answered
#5

What is the recommended method for using a fire extinguisher on a fire?

Spray in a sweeping motion
Direct spray at the base of the flames
Create a barrier around the fire
Spray from a safe distance
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#6

Which fire extinguisher is NOT suitable for use on electrical fires?

CO2 (Carbon Dioxide)
Dry Chemical
Water
Foam
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#7

What is the purpose of a fire extinguisher's pin and tamper seal?

To prevent accidental discharge
To indicate the type of extinguishing agent
To increase pressure inside the extinguisher
To regulate the flow of extinguishing agent
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#8

Which fire extinguisher is suitable for fires involving flammable metals?

CO2 (Carbon Dioxide)
Water
Dry Powder
Foam
1 answered
#9

Which fire extinguisher is typically color-coded with a black label?

Water
CO2 (Carbon Dioxide)
Dry Chemical
Foam
1 answered
#10

Which fire extinguisher is specifically designed for use in aircraft?

Water
Foam
Purple K
Halotron
1 answered
#11

What does the term 'flammable limits' refer to in fire safety?

The temperature range for ignition
The concentration of a substance in the air that can ignite
The time it takes for a fire to spread
The weight of flammable materials
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#12

What is the main distinguishing feature of a Class K fire extinguisher?

Designed for flammable metals
Specifically for cooking oil fires
Effective on electrical fires
Suitable for liquid fires
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#13

What is the recommended distance when using a fire extinguisher on a fire?

5 to 10 feet
15 to 20 feet
2 to 3 feet
30 to 40 feet
1 answered
#14

What is the primary extinguishing agent in a Halon fire extinguisher?

Carbon Dioxide
Dry Chemical
Halon
Foam
1 answered
#15

Which fire extinguisher is suitable for Class D fires involving combustible metals?

CO2 (Carbon Dioxide)
Water
Dry Powder
Foam
1 answered
#16

What is the primary use of a Purple K fire extinguisher?

Cooking oil fires
Electrical fires
Metal fires
Wood and paper fires
1 answered
#17

Which fire extinguisher is effective for metal fires, such as magnesium or titanium?

Water
Dry Chemical
Foam
CO2 (Carbon Dioxide)
1 answered

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