Chapter 2 and 3 (referenced publications and definitions)

Question 1

Solid Materials in powder or granular form designed to extinguish Class D combustible metal fires by crusting, smothering, or heat-transferring means.

Answer 1

Dry Powder

Question 2

A protein-foam solution that uses fluorinated surfactants to produce a fluid aqueous film for suppressing liquid fuel vapors.

Answer 2

Film-forming fluoroprotein foam (FFFP)

Question 3

the normal operating pressure as indicated on the nameplate or cylinder of a fire extinguisher

Answer 3

Extinguisher service pressure

Question 4

Cylinders (and Cartridges) containing nitrogen, compressed air, carbon dioxide, or other gases at a pressure higher than 500 PSI at 70 degrees F.

Answer 4

High-pressure cylinder

Question 5

What are the two types of halogenated agents listed in the NFPA 10 standard

Answer 5

Halocarbons, Halons

Question 6

An Antifreeze Charge is also a

Answer 6

loaded stream charge

Question 7

A system that is constructed in a manner that does not introduce foreign materials into the agent being recovered and has a means of visually inspecting that recovered agent for contaminants.

Answer 7

Dry Chemical closed recovery system

Question 8

What are the two types of closed recovery systems

Answer 8

Dry Chemical closed recovery system, and Halogenated closed recovery system

Question 9

A solution that will form an aqueous film on liquid fuels.

Answer 9

Film-Forming Foam

Question 10

Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction

Answer 10

Approved

Question 11

Fires resulting from liquids that are forced, pumped, or sprayed.

Answer 11

Pressurized flammable liquid fires

Question 12

formerly Canada transport commission(CTC), which has jurisdiction over high- and low- pressure cylinders and cartridges in canada

Answer 12

Transport Canada, TC

Question 13

The actual walking distance from a point to the nearest fire extinguisher fulfilling hazard requirements.

Answer 13

Travel Distance

Question 14

A fire extinguisher capable of undergoing complete maintenance, including internal inspection of the pressure vessel, replacement of all substandard parts and seal, and hydrostatic testing.

Answer 14

Rechargeable (refillable) fire extinguisher

Question 15

Either a local Alarm Device to Indicate when an extinguisher is removed from its designated location or a method or electronic communication (data transmission) between an in-place fire extinguisher and an electronic monitoring device/system.

Answer 15

Electronic Monitoring

Question 16

A solution based on fluorinated surfactants plus foam stabilizers to produce a fluid aqueous film for suppressing liquid fuel vapors.

Answer 16

Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF)

Question 17

A thorough examination of the fire extinguisher that is intended to give maximum assurance that a fire extinguisher will operate effectively and safely and to determine if physical damage or condition will prevent its operation, if any repair or replacement is necessary, and if hydrostatic testing or internal maintenance is required.

Answer 17

Extinguisher Maintenance

Question 18

Flammable Liquids of appreciable depth are those with a depth

Answer 18

Greater than 1/4 inch

Question 19

Extinguisher retention device designed to mount and secure a specific extinguisher model onto various surfaces by incorporating releasable straps or bands to secure the fire extinguisher.

Answer 19

Extinguisher Bracket

Question 20

A quick check that a fire extinguisher is in its designated place, that it has not been actuated or tampered with, and that there is no obvious physical damage or condition to prevent its operation.

Answer 20

Extinguisher Inspection

Question 21

Performing maintenance, recharging, or hydrostatic testing on a fire extinguisher.

Answer 21

Servicing

Question 22

_____ includes Bromochlorodifluoromethane (_____) Bromotrifluoromethane (_____) and mixtures of ____ and _____

Answer 22

Halons, Halon 1211, Halon 1301, mixtures of halon 1211 and halon 1301

Question 23

A fire extinguisher in which both the extinguishing agent and expellant gas are kept in a single container and that includes a pressure indicator or gauge.

Answer 23

Stored-pressure fire extinguisher

Question 24

A system that provides for the transfer of halogenated agents between fire extinguishers, supply containers, and recharge and recovery containers so that none of the halogenated agents escapes into the atmosphere. Closed recovery systems for Halogenated agents with an ozone-depleting potential (ODP) of 0.2 or greater should be listed for use with that agent. the system’s supply or recharge and recovery container is capable of maintaining the agent in a sealed environment unit it is reused or returned to the agent manufacturer.

Answer 24

Halogenated closed recovery system

Question 25

the pressure shown on the nameplate at which shell was tested at time of manufacture

Answer 25

Factory test pressure

Question 26

An organization, office, or individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of a code or standard, or for approving equipment, materials, and installation, or a procedure.

Answer 26

Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

Question 27

A portable device carried or on wheels and operated by hand, containing an extinguishing agent that can be expelled under pressure for the purpose of suppressing or extinguishing fire.

Answer 27

Portable fire extinguisher

Question 28

Normally an aqueous solution of organic or inorganic salts or a combination thereof that forms an extinguishing agent.

Answer 28

Wet chemical

Question 29

Equipment or materials to which has been attached a label, symbol, or other identifying mark of an organization that is acceptable to the authority have jurisdiction and concerned with product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection of production of labeled equipment or materials, and by whose labeling the manufacturer indicates compliance with appropriate standards or performance in a specified manner.

Answer 29

Labeled

Question 30

what is the ANSI

Answer 30

American National Standards Institute

Question 31

A fire extinguisher containing distilled or de-ionized water and employing a nozzle that discharges the agent in a fine spray.

Answer 31

Water Mist Fire Extinguisher.

Question 32

Indicates a recommendation or that which is advised but not required.

Answer 32

Should

Question 33

Hydrochlorofluorocarbon(HCFC), Hydrofluorocarbon(HFC), Perfluorocarbon (PFC), and Fluuoroiodocaron (FIC) are _____________ that are found acceptable under the environmental protection agency significant new alternatives policy program.

Answer 33

Halocarbons

Question 34

Electrically non-conducting, volatile, or gaseous fire extinguishant that does not leave a residue upon evaporation.

Answer 34

Clean Agent

Question 35

A fire extinguisher that is intended to be used one time and not capable of or intended to be recharged and returned to service

Answer 35

Non-rechargeable (nonrefillable) fire extinguisher

Question 36

A fire extinguisher in which the expellant gas is in a separate container from the agent storage container

Answer 36

cartridge/cylinder-operated fire extinguisher

Question 37

the replacement of the extinguishing agent (also includes the expellant for certain types of fire extinguishers).

Answer 37

Recharging

Question 38

A water-based extinguishing agent that uses an alkali metal salt as a freezing point depressant.

Answer 38

Loaded stream charge

Question 39

Indicates a mandatory requirement

Answer 39

Shall

Question 40

A powder composed of very small particles, Usually Sodium Bicarbonate-, potassium bicarbonate-, or ammonium phosphate-based with added particulate materials supplemented by special treatment to provide resistance to packing, resistance to moisture absorption(caking), and the proper flow capabilities.

Answer 40

Dry chemical

Question 41

A fire extinguisher in which the agent has sufficient vapor pressure at normal operating temperatures to expel itself.

Answer 41

Self-expelling fire extinguisher

Question 42

A portable fire extinguisher equipped with a carriage and wheels intended to be transported to the fire by one person.

Answer 42

Wheeled fire extinguisher

Question 43

DOT stands for

Answer 43

The U.S. Department of Transportation

Question 44

An NFPA standard, the main text of which contains only mandatory provisions using the word "shall" to indicate requirements and that is in a form generally suitable for mandatory reference by another standard or code or for adoption into law. Nonmandatory provisions are not to be considered a part of the requirements of a standard and shall be located in an appendix, annex, footnote, informational note, or other means as permitted in the NFPA manuals of style. when used in a generic sense, such as in the phrase "standards development process" or "standards development activities," the term "standards" includes all NFPA standards, including codes, standards, recommended practices, and guides.

Answer 44

Standard

Question 45

A Fire extinguisher containing water-based agents, such as water, film-forming foam agents (AFFF,FFFP), antifreeze, loaded stream, and wet chemical.

Answer 45

water-type fire extinguisher

Question 46

An Identifiable and readily accessible fire extinguisher housing device designed to store and protect fire equipment.

Answer 46

Extinguisher Cabinet

Question 47

Extinguisher mounting device designed for mounting a specific extinguisher model onto stationary vertical surfaces.

Answer 47

Extinguisher hanger

Question 48

pressure testing of the extinguisher to verify its strength against unwanted rupture.

Answer 48

Hydrostatic testing

Question 49

Cylinders containing fire extinguishing agent (medium), nitrogen, compressed air, or other compressed gases at a service pressure of 500 PSI or lower at 70 degrees F

Answer 49

Low-pressure cylinder

Question 50

A concentrate that, when added to water, reduces the surface tension and increases its ability to penetrate and spread.

Answer 50

Wetting Agent

Question 51

All steel shells other than stainless steel and steel shells used for high-pressure cylinders.

Answer 51

Mild Steel Shell