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Fire Safety Knowledge Quiz

Test your knowledge on fire safety protocols and systems with this engaging 20-question quiz. Perfect for those looking to enhance their understanding of fire protection measures, you'll find a range of questions that cover various fire safety equipment and techniques.

Every question aims to challenge your knowledge and help you learn about:

Fire detection systems
Active and passive fire protection
Fire extinguishers and their ratings
Smoke control methods

20 Questions5 MinutesCreated by CautionFlame42

Which of the following is not a form of active smoke control in buildings

Pressurization

Exhaust Venting and Dilution

Compartmentation

‏......... .......... Is an active fire protection device , usually wall - mounted , that , when activated , initiates an alarm on a fire alarm system .

Sprinkler system

Pull alarm station

Fire extinguisher

Which of the following are methods of notifications during emergency

Sound (audible signals)

Light (visible signals)

Voice evacuation alarms

All of the above

‏1. A type of heat detector that are designed to operate when the temperature of an element increases 8 -10 ° C in a minute's time , irrespective of the starting temperature is called?

Smoke detector.

Flame detector.

Rate of Rise.

2. The two most important considerations in selecting an alarm systems are :

Smoke and flame detector.

The speed and accuracy

Heat and fire detector.

3. One of the following is not a limitations in the design and the functional used of fire extinguishers .

The need for special recharging facilities

Extinguishers are designed for small fire situation.

The limited range of the discharge agent.

4. A type of sprinkler design option that is equip with on/off switch system is known as:

Deluge system.

Wet system.

Fire cycle

5. All the following are factors to be considered when specifying fire pumps, except ?

Pressure fluctuations due to demand.

Pump pressure-flow characteristics.

Color of the pump.

6. All the following are chemical formulations use in fire suppression in a given situation, except :

Carbon dioxide.

Polystyrene.

Dry powders.

7. A fire detection system which use a heat - sensitive metal link that melts at a predetermined temperature to make an alarm is called :

Smoke detectors.

Infrared detectors.

Heat detectors.

‏8. The purpose of .......................... System is to respond to a fire , and to transform this response and into a visual - audible signal which should alert the occupants of the building , and the fire department that a fire has been initiated .

Fire department.

Detection and notification.

Fire extinguisher system.

10. A fire extinguisher with an ABC rating is designed for use on which type of fire

Flammable liquid and gases.

Metal fire

All of the above

11. Which of the following agents extinguishes fires by reducing the amount of O₂ in the atmosphere to the point where combustion cannot be supported?

Wet chemical systems.

Potassium carbonate.

Carbon Dioxide Systems

14. A type of sprinkler head with a breakable transparent glass bulb which contains liquid that expand and break under pressure is called

Fusible

Frangible

Breakable glass

15. The type of receiving element that alert the fire department by means of direct line communication is called

Proprietary systems

Auxiliary systems

Local system

16. Which of the following , is a factor to consider when selecting the most appropriate fire extinguisher

The specific hazard it is designed to address

The effectiveness of the fire extinguishers on that type of hazard .

All of the above

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