Fire Safety Fire Extinguisher Operations 2

Question 1

How often must portable fire extinguishers in a New York City building be inspected by a licensed contractor?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

Every 3 years

Answer

Every 5 years

Answer

Every 6 months

Question 2

What should a fireguard do if a fire extinguisher is found to have a broken or missing seal?

Accepted Answer

Report it as defective and remove it from service

Answer

Use it immediately to test it

Answer

Replace the seal and return it to service

Answer

Ignore it if the gauge reads full

Question 3

What does it mean when a fire extinguisher's pressure gauge needle is in the red zone marked 'Recharge'?

Accepted Answer

The extinguisher needs to be recharged

Answer

The extinguisher is fully charged

Answer

The extinguisher is overcharged

Answer

The gauge is broken

Question 4

Which extinguisher type leaves no residue and is preferred for protecting sensitive electronic equipment?

Accepted Answer

CO2 (carbon dioxide)

Answer

Dry powder

Answer

Water mist

Answer

AFFF foam

Question 5

When using a CO2 extinguisher indoors, what safety hazard must the operator be aware of?

Accepted Answer

CO2 displaces oxygen and can cause asphyxiation in confined spaces

Answer

The CO2 can ignite nearby materials

Answer

CO2 corrodes metal surfaces

Answer

CO2 creates a slipping hazard on floors

Question 6

A Class K fire extinguisher is specifically designed for use in which environment?

Accepted Answer

Commercial cooking kitchens

Answer

Server rooms

Answer

Vehicle garages

Answer

Chemical laboratories