14.5: Review Questions
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Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which of the following elements are part of the fire triangle?
(a) Fuel, Water, Oxygen
(b) Heat, Fuel, Oxygen
(c) Heat, Smoke, Air
(d) Carbon, Fuel, Light
2. What happens if one element of the fire triangle is removed?
(a) The fire burns slower
(b) The fire becomes stronger
(c) The fire will not start or will be extinguished
(d) Fire produces more smoke
3. Which of the following is not an example of an ignition source?
(a) Torches
(b) Static electricity
(c) Grinding operations
(d) Concrete slabs
4. How often must employees be trained to use fire extinguishers according to OSHA?
(a) Upon hire only
(b) Annually
(c) Every two years
(d) Monthly
5. A Fire Prevention Plan (FPP) must include all of the following except:
(a) Major fire hazards and controls
(b) Evacuation routes for employees
(c) Maintenance procedures for heat-producing equipment
(d) Names of responsible employees for fire safety duties
6. According to OSHA, an atmosphere with less than 19.5% oxygen is considered:
(a) Safe for short-term exposure
(b) Oxygen-enriched
(c) Immediately dangerous to life and health
(d) Fire-prone but not hazardous
7. What is the primary purpose of a Fire Prevention Plan (FPP)?
(a) To describe evacuation routes during an emergency
(b) To identify and control sources of ignition and fuel before a fire occurs
(c) To list the number of extinguishers required on a site
(d) To assign rescue duties during fire incidents
8. In the event of a fire, employees should only attempt to extinguish it if:
(a) They are the first person to see the fire
(b) They have been properly trained and the fire is small and contained
(c) They are within 50 feet of a fire extinguisher
(d) They are wearing protective gloves
9. Fire extinguishers must be:
(a) Recharged monthly
(b) Inspected monthly and serviced yearly
(c) Inspected yearly only
(d) Maintained only after use
True/False Questions
10. True/False: Fire requires three elements—heat, fuel, and oxygen—to start and continue burning.
11. True/False: Removing one part of the fire triangle will have little effect on an existing fire.
12. True/False: Static electricity cannot act as an ignition source
13. True/False: OSHA allows the use of open, non-approved containers for flammable liquids.
14. True/False: Employers must inform employees of fire hazards they are exposed to upon initial job assignment.
15. True/False: All fire extinguishers must be clearly visible and unobstructed.
16. True/False: All fire extinguishers are safe to use on any type of fire.
17. True/False: Only approved safety cans may be used for storing flammable or combustible liquids.
18. True/False: Fire extinguisher training is only required when a fire occurs on-site.
Answer Key: 1) b, 2) c, 3) d, 4) b, 5) b, 6) c, 7) b, 8) b, 9) b, 10) True, 11) False, 12) False, 13) False, 14) True, 15) True, 16) False, 17) True, 18) False.