Controlling Different Classes of Fire Practice Exercise 4

Question 1

A fire starts in an art room where spilled paint ignites and spreads toward an extension cord. What combination of extinguishers is safest?

Question 2

A fire starts in an art room where spilled paint ignites and spreads toward an extension cord. What combination of extinguishers is safest? (1 mark)

Question 3

A fire starts in an art room where spilled paint ignites and spreads toward an extension cord. What combination of extinguishers is safest? (1 mark)

Question 4

A fire starts in an art room where spilled paint ignites and spreads toward an extension cord. What combination of extinguishers is safest? (1 mark)

Question 5

A fire starts in an art room where spilled paint ignites and spreads toward an extension cord. What combination of extinguishers is safest? (1 mark)

Question 6

A leaking gas cylinder catches fire in a storeroom. A dry powder extinguisher is nearby. What should be done first?

Question 7

A leaking gas cylinder catches fire in Wanjohi's storeroom. A dry powder extinguisher is nearby. What should he do first? (1 mark)

Question 8

A leaking gas cylinder catches fire in Wanjohi's storeroom. A dry powder extinguisher is nearby. What should he do first? (1 mark)

Question 9

A metal fire starts during a chemistry practical. A student grabs a CO₂ extinguisher. Is this the right extinguisher and why?

Question 10

A metal fire starts during a chemistry practical. A student grabs a CO₂ extinguisher. Is this the right extinguisher and why? (1 mark)

Question 11

A metal fire starts during a chemistry practical. A student grabs a CO₂ extinguisher. Is this the right extinguisher and why? (1 mark)

Question 12

A metal fire starts during a chemistry practical. A student grabs a CO₂ extinguisher. Is this the right extinguisher and why? (1 mark)

Question 13

An electrical wire catches fire in a classroom. What should you do first?

Question 14

An electrical wire catches fire in a classroom while Mwalimu Jane is teaching. What should she do first? (1 mark)

Question 15

An electrical wire catches fire in a classroom while Mwalimu Jane is teaching. What should she do first? (1 mark)

Question 16

Petrol spills and catches fire near a garage. Which extinguisher should be used?

Question 17

Petrol spills and catches fire near a Usafi garage. Which extinguisher should be used to put out the fire? (1 mark)

Question 18

Petrol spills and catches fire near a Usafi garage. Which extinguisher should be used to put out the fire? (1 mark)

Question 19

Petrol spills and catches fire near a Usafi garage. Which extinguisher should be used to put out the fire? (1 mark)

Question 20

The image shows a cream-labeled foam extinguisher being used to put out a petrol fire at a fuel station. Why is the foam extinguisher suitable for this fire?

Question 21

The following fire extinguisher was used to put out fire in a petrol station. Why is it suitable for this fire? (1 mark)

Question 22

The following fire extinguisher was used to put out fire in a petrol station. Why is it suitable for this fire? (1 mark)

Question 23

The following fire extinguisher was used to put out fire in a petrol station. Why is it suitable for this fire? (1 mark)

Question 24

The following fire extinguisher was used to put out fire in a petrol station. Why is it suitable for this fire? (1 mark)

Question 25

The image below shows a red water extinguisher next to burning books and wooden shelves in a library. Which class of fire is shown, and why is the water extinguisher a good choice?

Question 26

The image below shows a red water extinguisher next to burning books and wooden shelves in a library. Which class of fire is shown, and why is the water extinguisher a good choice? (1 mark)

Question 27

The image below shows a red water extinguisher next to burning books and wooden shelves in a library. Which class of fire is shown, and why is the water extinguisher a good choice? (1 mark)

Question 28

The image below shows a red water extinguisher next to burning books and wooden shelves in a library. Which class of fire is shown, and why is the water extinguisher a good choice? (1 mark)

Question 29

During a kitchen fire drill, oil spills on the floor and catches fire near a gas burner as show below. A student grabs a foam extinguisher. What is the safest and most effective response? (1 mark)

Question 30

During a kitchen fire drill, oil spills on the floor and catches fire near a gas burner as show below. A student grabs a foam extinguisher. What is the safest and most effective response? (1 mark)

Question 31

During a kitchen fire drill, oil spills on the floor and catches fire near a gas burner as shown below. A student grabs a foam extinguisher. What is the safest and most effective response? (1 mark)

Question 32

During a kitchen fire drill, oil spills on the floor and catches fire near a gas burner as shown below. A student grabs a foam extinguisher. What is the safest and most effective response? (1 mark)

Question 33

The image shows a red water extinguisher near a live electrical socket on fire. A student rushes to use it. What is the best action and why?

Question 34