Safety & Emergency Fire Safety 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How often should smoke detectors be tested?
- Monthly (Correct answer)
- Annually
- Every 6 months
- Every 2 years
Correct answer: Monthly
The NFPA recommends testing smoke alarms at least once a month to ensure they are working properly.
Question 2: What should you do if your clothes catch on fire?
- Stop, drop, and roll (Correct answer)
- Run to the nearest exit
- Remove the clothing immediately
- Pour water on yourself
Correct answer: Stop, drop, and roll
Stopping, dropping to the ground, and rolling smothers flames by cutting off the oxygen supply.
Question 3: Which class of fire involves flammable liquids such as gasoline or oil?
- Class B (Correct answer)
- Class A
- Class C
- Class F
Correct answer: Class B
Class B fires involve flammable and combustible liquids such as gasoline, oil, grease, and solvents.
Question 4: How should you exit a smoke-filled room?
- Crawl low under the smoke (Correct answer)
- Stand upright and move quickly
- Cover your face and run
- Wait near a window
Correct answer: Crawl low under the smoke
Smoke and toxic gases rise, so crawling low keeps you in cleaner, cooler air near the floor.
Question 5: What is the recommended replacement interval for a smoke detector unit?
- Every 10 years (Correct answer)
- Every 5 years
- Every 15 years
- Every 20 years
Correct answer: Every 10 years
Smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years as sensors degrade and lose sensitivity over time.
Question 6: What color is the label on a multipurpose ABC fire extinguisher?
- Red (Correct answer)
- Blue
- Yellow
- Green
Correct answer: Red
Fire extinguishers in the US are standardized with red-colored cylinders to be easily identifiable in an emergency.
Safety & Emergency Fire Safety 2
How often should smoke detectors be tested?