Test Your Fire Extinguisher Knowledge

So, you’ve read all about the ABCs of fire extinguishers and campus extinguishers, know when to fight a fire and when to flee a building, and know how to perform visual inspections? Now you’re ready to test your knowledge… This quiz is a learning tool to help you review what you’ve learned about fire extinguishers.

An extinguisher with an A rating is designed for use on which type of fire?

A fire involving energized electrical equipmentA fire involving flammable liquidsA fire involving combustible metalsNone of the above

An extinguisher with a D rating is designed for use on which type of fire?

A fire involving flammable liquidsA fire involving combustible metalsA fire involving energized electrical equipmentA fire involving ordinary combustible materials

A fire involving flammable liquids is classified as which type of fire?

Class AClass DClass BNone of the above

A fire involving ordinary combustible materials is classified as which type of fire?

Class AClass BClass CClass D

An extinguisher with a C rating is designed for use on which type of fire?

A fire involving flammable liquidsA fire involving combustible metalsA fire involving energized electrical equipmentA fire involving ordinary combustible materials

An extinguisher with an ABC rating is designed for use on which type of fire?

Class AClass CClass BAll of the above

What is the most common type of portable extinguisher found on campus?

Carbon dioxide extinguisherHalon extinguisherMultipurpose dry chemical extinguisherNone of the above

An extinguisher with a K rating is designed for use on which type of fire?

A fire involving ordinary combustiblesA fire involving energized electrical equipmentA fire involving vegetable oils and fatsA fire involving combustible metals

Which of the following is true regarding a flammable gas fire?

Always extinguish the fire if a portable extinguisher is availableNever extinguish the fire regardless of whether a portable extinguisher is availableOnly extinguish the fire if a spare extinguisher is availableOnly extinguish the fire if you are capable of promptly turning off the supply of gas

When confronted with a fire, what is the most important decision you must make?

Whether to call 9-1-1or fight the fireWhether to evacuate the building or fight the fireWhether to activate the building alarm or fight the fireWhether to close the room door or fight the fire

If you have not received training in the use of portable extinguishers, what action should you take when confronted with a fire?

Determine how to use the extinguisher by reading the instructions on the labelCall Fire Prevention Services and ask for instructions on how to use portable extinguishersAsk a co-worker for instructions regarding how to use the extinguisherEvacuate the building and let the fire department extinguish the fire

Before choosing to fight a fire, which of the following questions should you ask?

Am I safe from toxic smoke and gases?Do I have an escape route?Do I have the right extinguisher?All of the above

If you choose to fight a fire, what is the first action you should take?

Activate the building alarm to notify other occupantsCheck the extinguisher gauge to ensure it is full call or notify to authorities of the fire  None of the above

If you choose to fight a fire, what is the second action you should take?

Activate the building alarm to notify other occupantsCheck the extinguisher gauge to ensure it is full   call or notify to authorities of the fire None of the Above

If you choose to fight a fire, where should you position yourself?

Outside the room to avoid being trapped by the fireNext to a window so you can jump if your efforts to extinguish the fire are unsuccessfulSix to eight feet from the fire, between the fire and your escape routeAs close to the fire as possible to ensure maximum efficiency of the extinguisher

How often should an extinguisher receive a visual inspection?

Once a dayOnce a weekOnce a monthOnce a year

Which of the following extinguisher types will not have a gauge?

A Halon extinguisherA carbon dioxide extinguisherA multipurpose dry chemical extinguisherAll the extinguishers listed are provided with gauges.

If you believe there is a problem with an extinguisher, which of the following actions should you take?

Pull the pin and press the handle to see if the extinguisher worksCall the university police since it’s possible the extinguisher has been vandalizedDispose of the extinguisher and request a replacement unitCall Fire Prevention Services so corrective action can be initiated

Once Fire Prevention Services performs the annual maintenance inspection, which of the following items will not be found on the extinguisher?

A tamper-sealA pull-pinA label indicating the type of hazards the extinguisher is designed to protectAn inspection tag