Fire Extinguishers
Training Program Quiz
NAME: ________________________________DATE: _________________
1. A trash fire would be an example of a Class C fire.
True or False
2. A fire fueled by gasoline would be an example of a Class A fire.
True or False
3. To get started a fire needs:
a. Heat, oxygen, and ozone
b. Fuel, heat, and inert gas
c. Fuel, heat, and oxygen
4. Class C fires involve combustible metals.
True or False
5. Burning electrical wires would be an example of a Class D fire.
True or False
6. If you want to put out a fire caused by flammable liquids, you should use:
a. Water extinguisher
b. Dry chemical extinguisher
c. Either a or b
7. An extinguisher rated ABC could safely be used on any fire.
True or False
8. When deciding whether to fight a fire with an extinguisher or evacuate,
you should consider:
a. Whether there’s a clear exit
b. Whether you can avoid smoke
c. Both a and b
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9. If a visual inspection of an extinguisher reveals damage or defect, you
should empty it but leave it in place.
True or False
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10. If you don’t have the proper type of extinguisher for the class of fire:
a. Use any type of extinguisher—that’s better than letting the fire burn.
b. Try to beat the fire out with a tarp or some cardboard.
c. Activate the fire alarm, call 911, and evacuate.
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Fire Extinguishers
Training Program Quiz Answers
1. False. Fires involving trash and other ordinary combustibles is an
example of a Class A fire.
2. False. A fire fueled by a flammable liquid like gasoline would be an
example of a Class B fire.
3. c. To get started, a fire needs all three of these elements. Once it’s
burning the heat of the flame keeps it burning as long as there is fuel to
burn. This is called the “uninhibited chain reaction.”
4. False. Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment such as
power tools, electrical outlets and cords, appliances, and panel boxes.
5. False. Burning electrical wires would be an example of a Class C fire. A
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Class D fire involves combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium,
or phosphorous.
6. b. Use a dry chemical or CO2 extinguisher on a Class B fire. Flammable
liquids float on water. So using water could actually cause the fire to
spread.
7. False. It can only be safely used on Class A, B, or C fires, not Class D
fires. It is true, however, that ABC-rated dry chemical extinguishers are
among the best all-around extinguishers for most workplace and home
fires.
8. c. You should consider both of these things as well as activating the fire
alarm and calling 911. You should also take the size of the fire into
consideration. Only attempt to fight small, contained fires with an
extinguisher.
9. False. Report it so that it can be replaced. Never ignore a damaged or
defective fire extinguisher, or leave an empty extinguisher in place.
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10. c. If you don’t have the right kind of extinguisher, activate the alarm, call
911, and evacuate. Using the wrong kind of extinguisher could make the
fire worse. Trying to beat it out with combustible materials would probably
just fuel the fire.
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