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Which material is a Class A b. Wood
combustible material?
Select one:
a.Electrical equipment
b.Wood
c.Gasoline
d.Vegetable
Which method of fire extinguishment b. Saponification
forms an oxygen-excluding soapy
foam over the surface of the burning
material?
Select one:
a.Cooling
b.Saponification
c.Smothering
d.Chemical flame inhibition
,When in position to attack the fire, d. Pull the pin and break the wire or seal.
what is the first step that should be
taken when using a portable fire
extinguisher?
Select one:
a.Sweep the nozzle back and forth to
cover the material.
b.Aim the nozzle at the base of the
fire.
c.Squeeze the handles to test the
extinguisher and release the agent.
d.Pull the pin and break the wire or
seal.
Every portable fire extinguisher must b. letters and/or symbols that identify the type of
be labeled with: fire for which it is intended.
Select one:
a.a placard that details the
hazardous chemical contained
within.
b.letters and/or symbols that identify
the type of fire for which it is
intended.
c.a color-coded label identifying the
extinguishing agent contained within.
d.a printed label identifying the
purchasing department and
purchase date.
, After selecting the appropriate b. visually inspect the extinguisher.
extinguisher to use on a fire, the
firefighter should:
Select one:
a.aim the nozzle at the base of the
fire.
b.visually inspect the extinguisher.
c.proceed immediately to the fire
and stand by.
d.squeeze the handles and release
the agent on the fire.
What types of materials do Class B b. Combustible liquids and gases
fires involve?
Select one:
a.Wood and paper
b.Combustible liquids and gases
c.Cooking oils
d.Energized electrical equipment
A Class D fire should be extinguished a. dry powder extinguisher.
using a:
Select one:
a.dry powder extinguisher.
b.dry chemical extinguisher.
c.clean agent extinguisher.
d.carbon dioxide extinguisher.
Where is a Class K fire likely to be c. Restaurant
found?
Select one:
a.Computer storage facility
b.Vehicle accident
c.Restaurant
d.Lumberyard
Verified | Latest Update 2026IFSTA 7 - Chapter 6 -
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Save
Terms in this set (50)
Which material is a Class A b. Wood
combustible material?
Select one:
a.Electrical equipment
b.Wood
c.Gasoline
d.Vegetable
Which method of fire extinguishment b. Saponification
forms an oxygen-excluding soapy
foam over the surface of the burning
material?
Select one:
a.Cooling
b.Saponification
c.Smothering
d.Chemical flame inhibition
,When in position to attack the fire, d. Pull the pin and break the wire or seal.
what is the first step that should be
taken when using a portable fire
extinguisher?
Select one:
a.Sweep the nozzle back and forth to
cover the material.
b.Aim the nozzle at the base of the
fire.
c.Squeeze the handles to test the
extinguisher and release the agent.
d.Pull the pin and break the wire or
seal.
Every portable fire extinguisher must b. letters and/or symbols that identify the type of
be labeled with: fire for which it is intended.
Select one:
a.a placard that details the
hazardous chemical contained
within.
b.letters and/or symbols that identify
the type of fire for which it is
intended.
c.a color-coded label identifying the
extinguishing agent contained within.
d.a printed label identifying the
purchasing department and
purchase date.
, After selecting the appropriate b. visually inspect the extinguisher.
extinguisher to use on a fire, the
firefighter should:
Select one:
a.aim the nozzle at the base of the
fire.
b.visually inspect the extinguisher.
c.proceed immediately to the fire
and stand by.
d.squeeze the handles and release
the agent on the fire.
What types of materials do Class B b. Combustible liquids and gases
fires involve?
Select one:
a.Wood and paper
b.Combustible liquids and gases
c.Cooking oils
d.Energized electrical equipment
A Class D fire should be extinguished a. dry powder extinguisher.
using a:
Select one:
a.dry powder extinguisher.
b.dry chemical extinguisher.
c.clean agent extinguisher.
d.carbon dioxide extinguisher.
Where is a Class K fire likely to be c. Restaurant
found?
Select one:
a.Computer storage facility
b.Vehicle accident
c.Restaurant
d.Lumberyard
