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#1

What is the most common cause of fires in residential buildings?

Electrical malfunctions
Cooking incidents
Arson
Smoking
#2

Which type of fire extinguisher is suitable for use on fires involving flammable liquids?

Class A extinguisher
Class B extinguisher
Class C extinguisher
Class D extinguisher
#3

What is the purpose of a fire safety inspection?

To identify potential fire hazards and ensure compliance with regulations
To extinguish fires that have already occurred
To train individuals in fire safety procedures
To repair fire-damaged structures
#4

Which of the following is NOT a recommended action during a fire evacuation?

Using elevators
Crawling low under smoke
Closing doors behind you
Feeling doorknobs for heat before opening
#5

What is the purpose of a fire safety drill?

To test the effectiveness of fire suppression systems
To practice emergency response procedures
To conduct research on fire behavior
To assess property damage after a fire
#6

Which type of fire extinguisher is suitable for use on electrical fires?

Class A extinguisher
Class B extinguisher
Class C extinguisher
Class D extinguisher
#7

What is the recommended method for extinguishing a grease fire in a pan?

Using water
Using a Class A extinguisher
Covering the pan with a metal lid
Adding more cooking oil
#8

What does the 'RACE' acronym stand for in fire safety?

Rescue, Activate, Contain, Extinguish
React, Aim, Cover, Evacuate
Remove, Alarm, Call, Evacuate
Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish
#9

What is the purpose of a fire tetrahedron in fire science?

To explain the behavior of fire in different environments
To represent the stages of fire development
To identify the elements required for a fire to occur
To demonstrate the importance of fire safety protocols
#10

What is the purpose of a fire safety plan?

To prevent fires from occurring
To provide guidance on how to respond in the event of a fire
To train firefighters on proper techniques
To enforce fire safety regulations
#11

What is the primary purpose of fire suppression systems?

To detect fires
To extinguish fires
To provide escape routes
To warn occupants of a fire
#12

What does the 'PASS' acronym stand for when using a fire extinguisher?

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
Push, Activate, Spray, Secure
Pump, Adjust, Stop, Shoot
Prevent, Assess, Secure, Suppress
#13

Which type of fire is caused by combustible metals such as magnesium or titanium?

Class A fire
Class B fire
Class C fire
Class D fire
#14

What is the primary purpose of a fire blanket?

To smother small fires
To detect smoke
To provide an escape route
To warn occupants of a fire
#15

Which of the following is a characteristic of a Class D fire?

Involves flammable liquids
Involves electrical equipment
Involves combustible metals
Involves ordinary combustibles
#16

Which of the following is a characteristic of a Class K fire?

Involves combustible metals
Involves flammable liquids
Involves cooking oils and fats
Involves electrical equipment
#17

What is the primary purpose of a fire safety officer?

To investigate the cause of fires
To educate individuals on fire safety practices
To design fire suppression systems
To perform firefighting operations
#18

What is the primary function of a fire brigade?

To conduct fire safety inspections
To develop fire safety policies
To provide emergency response during fires
To train individuals in fire safety procedures
#19

What is the purpose of a fire risk assessment?

To predict the occurrence of fires
To identify and evaluate fire hazards
To extinguish fires
To train individuals in fire safety procedures

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