Questions and Correct, Verified
Answers. Graded A+
10 lb ABC extinguishers have a 5-20 foot discharge stream and a discharge time of 2
minutes - ANSFalse
110 lbs to 315 lbs ABC wheeled fire extinguishers have a 15-45 foot discharge range
and a 30-60 second discharge time. - ANSTrue
2 1/2 gallon water extinguisher have a horizontal stream range of 30-40 feet and an
approximate discharge time of 1 minute - ANSTrue
5 lb CO2 extinguisher have a 3-8 foot horizontal stream range and a 8-30 second
discharge time. - ANSTrue
A condemned cylinder/fire extinguisher can only be destroyed by its owner or at the
owners direction. - ANSTrue
A cylinder containing fire extinguishing agent, nitrogen, compressed air, or other
compressed gasses at a service pressure of 500 psig or lower is: - ANSLow pressure
cylinder
A fire extinguisher inspection is: - ANSA monthly quick check
A fire extinguisher maintenance is: - ANSAn annual inspection.
A fire extinguisher shall be inspected every _____ after it has been placed into service -
ANS30 days
A stored pressure extinguisher stores the expellant gas in a separate container from the
extinguishing agent. - ANSFalse
A stored pressure water fire extinguisher rated 2A will protect an area of ____ in an
ordinary occupancy. - ANS3000 sq. Ft.
Acceptable means of identifying extinguisher locations may include: - ANSArrows,
lights, signs, coding on walls/columns. (All of the above)
AFFF and FFFP fire extingulshers can be protected against temperatures below 40° F
by adding an antifreeze charge. - ANSFalse
, After hydrostatic testing, all extinguishers (except water types) shall have all traces of
water removed - ANSTrue
Agent in solid charge AFFF shall be replaced every year - ANSFalse
Agent in solid charge AFFF shall be replaced every year. - ANSFalse
Alkalimetal salt, used as an antifreeze medium, is used in what kind of fire extinguisher
agent. - ANSLoaded stream
All dry chemical and dry powder types of fire extinguishers must have what? - ANSAll
traces of powder removed before filling with water.
All extinguisher hose assemblies equipped with a shutoff nozzle shall be hydrostatically
tested - ANSTrue
All other extinguisher types may be installed where temperatures range between -30° to
125° - ANSTrue
All wheeled fire extinguishers equipped with a shut off nozzle at the end of the hose
must have: - ANSA special adapter to test and recharge.
Aluminum shell/cylinder extinguisher must be removed from service and hydrostatic
tested if exposed to temperatures exceeding 350° - ANSTrue
An inspection of a fire extinguisher is a quick check and is required to be done at least
monthly. - ANSTrue
At the time of annual maintenance the tamper seal on the rechargeable fire extinguisher
shall be removed by operating pull pin or locking device. - ANSTrue
Bromochlorodiflouromethane is Halon 1301. - ANSFalse
Burning metals - ANSKnown as class D fires and may react violently to water and
significantly increase hazards associated with burning metals.
Calcium Chloride solutions shall not be used in stainless steel extinguishers - ANSTrue
Can you use loaded stream on Class B fires? - ANSNo
Carbon Dioxide extinguishers having a specification of ICC3 shall be tested at 3000 psi.
- ANSTrue
Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers shall be tested at 5/3 the service pressure as stamped
into the cylinder. - ANSTrue