Fire Extinguisher

Question 1

What kind of a fire extinguisher should be used on an asphalt roof fire

Answer 1

dry charcoal

Question 2

when using an asphalt kettle to re-roof a building, it is necessary to have

Answer 2

two fire extinguishers, one on the roof and one on the ground

Question 3

which type of fire would an ashpalt roof fire be

Answer 3

class B

Question 4

the type of extinguisher that should be used to put out an electrical fire is

Answer 4

ordinary dry chemical

Question 5

a spray type fire extinguisher is less effective than a powder or foam type because

Answer 5

the wind tends to blow away the spray

Question 6

which of the following types of fire extinguishers may leave a permanent residue

Answer 6

spray

Question 7

when a fire occurs on the job site the worker should

Answer 7

-maintain an adequate distance from the fire when using an extinguisher
-hold extinguisher so that its discharge sweeps from side to side away from worker
-always call the fire department regardless of size of fire

Question 8

how often should fire extinguishers be checked

Answer 8

quarterly

Question 9

if water must be used to extinguish an asphalt fire should it be applied

Answer 9

with a fine fog

Question 10

which type of fire extinguisher should be used to put out an ordinary combustible fire (wood, paper, cloth)

Answer 10

foam

Question 11

a multipurpose dry chemical fire extinguisher may be used to put out which type of fire

Answer 11

-class A
-class B
-Class C

Question 12

Which of the following fire extinguishers cannot be used to put out a class B fire

Answer 12

gas cartridge

Question 13

which type of extinguisher contains solution of aluminum sulfate and bicarbonate of soda

Answer 13

foam

Question 14

what does the pump tank extinguisher contain

Answer 14

plain water

Question 15

the operator of a carbon dioxide extinguisher should direct the discharge

Answer 15

as close to the fire as possible, beginning at the edge and gradually moving forward and upward