IFSTA 7TH EDITION - CHAPTER 6 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS NEWEST 2025/2026

IFSTA 7TH EDITION - CHAPTER 6 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
NEWEST 2025/2026


Compressed air or inert gas within the container forces the
agent out in nozzle at the end of the hose when the operator
presses the handle - ---Answers---stored pressure


The separate cartridge on the side of the container contains inert
gas. When the operator punctures the cartridge seal the
expelling enters the container and forces the agent out the
nozzle - ---Answers---pressure cartridge


Are a triple F extinguishers intended for, what class of fire? - ---
Answers---B


What does the pass acronym mean for fire extinguishers - ---
Answers---pull aim squeeze sweep


What is the color and shape of Class A fire extinguishers? - ---
Answers---Green triangle


What is the color and shape of a class B extinguisher? - ---
Answers---Red rectangle

, What is the color and shape of class C extinguisher? - ---
Answers---Blue circle


What is the color and shape of class D extinguisher? - ---
Answers---Yellow star


What is the color and shape of class K extinguisher? - ---
Answers---Black hexagon


What is a class A extinguisher rating based on? - ---Answers---
amount of water and duration of range of discharge


Extinguishing agent for combustible metal fires? - ---Answers--
-Dry powder


What do clean agent extinguishers do - ---Answers---cool and
smother fires in class A and B fuels, and inhibit the sustained
chemical reaction in class C fuels


Can clean agents be used on electrical equipment? - ---
Answers---yes


Where is halon extinguishers most effective? - ---Answers---
Computer rooms, aircraft engines, and areas where the product
would be damaged by water or dry chem agents