NSC NSC Fire Safety

Question 1

What class of fire extinguisher is rated for use on ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, and cloth?

Accepted Answer

Class A

Answer

Class B

Answer

Class C

Answer

Class D

Question 2

Which fire extinguisher class is specifically intended for flammable liquids and gases?

Accepted Answer

Class B

Answer

Class A

Answer

Class C

Answer

Class K

Question 3

What does the acronym PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

Point, Activate, Suppress, Smother

Answer

Pull, Apply, Smother, Stop

Answer

Prepare, Aim, Squeeze, Spray

Question 4

According to NSC guidelines, at what point should an employee attempt to fight a fire rather than evacuate?

Accepted Answer

Only when the fire is small, contained, and the exit is clear behind them

Answer

Whenever a fire extinguisher is nearby

Answer

Only if they are a trained firefighter

Answer

When the fire alarm has not yet sounded

Question 5

Which federal regulation requires employers to establish an Emergency Action Plan that includes fire evacuation procedures?

Accepted Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.303

Question 6

What is the minimum clearance that must be maintained in front of fire extinguisher locations and electrical panels to ensure access during an emergency?

Accepted Answer

36 inches

Answer

18 inches

Answer

24 inches

Answer

48 inches