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Fire emergency practice questions

26 questions from the security guard practice test.

Fire emergency practice test

10 questions, graded as you go, with the reason for every answer. No sign-up.

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A fire in spilled gasoline is which class of fire?

  1. Class A
  2. Class C
  3. Class K
  4. Class B
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D. Class B

Flammable and combustible liquids such as gasoline, oil and solvents are Class B. Class A is ordinary solids, which is the usual mix-up.

Reference: Portable fire extinguisher classes and use; NFPA 10 (classification and inspection topics)

A fire in a live electrical panel is which class of fire?

  1. Class C
  2. Class A
  3. Class B
  4. Class D
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A. Class C

Class C means energized electrical equipment. The extinguishing agent must not conduct electricity. Once the power is cut, the fire is treated according to what is actually burning.

Reference: Portable fire extinguisher classes and use; NFPA 10 (classification and inspection topics)

A deep fryer catches fire in a commercial kitchen. Which class of extinguisher is designed for this fire?

  1. Class A
  2. Class K
  3. Class C
  4. Class D
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B. Class K

Class K extinguishers are made for cooking oils and fats in commercial kitchens. Class D is for combustible metals, and a water-based Class A unit can spread burning oil violently.

Reference: Portable fire extinguisher classes and use; NFPA 10 (classification and inspection topics)

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