CHAPTER 7 - Portable Fire Extinguishers

Question 1

Which class of fire involves combustible cooking media such as vegetable oils, animal oils, and fats? Choices: A, B, J, or K

Answer 1

Class K

Question 2

Which fire extinguisher would you use on a Class C fire?

Answer 2

Halon 1211

Question 3

Which type of fire extinguisher can typically be used to extinguish fires in ordinary combustibles, combustible liquids, and charged electrical equipment?

Answer 3

Multipurpose dry-chemical fire extinguisher

Question 4

What does the acronym “PASS” stand for?

Answer 4

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Question 5

Hydrostatic testing confirms that the fire extinguisher:

Answer 5

has sufficient strength to withstand the internal pressures.

Question 6

Which of the following is a polar solvent? Choices: Alcohol, Gasoline, Diesel fuel, or Water

Answer 6

Alcohol

Question 7

What is the term for the retaining device that breaks when the locking mechanism is released?

Answer 7

Tamper seal

Question 8

How do you determine if a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher is completely filled?

Answer 8

Weigh the fire extinguisher.