Self-learning package

Fire Safety Quiz

Carefully read each question and match or circle the letter of the correct answer.

1. What does the letter “C” in the acronym RACE stand for?
   a. Consider leaving the area
   b. Confine – close all windows and doors to the room/ area where the fire is located
   c. Chemical – check for chemicals in the area that might burn
   d. Control – extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher if it is safe to do so

2. When you use a fire extinguisher, use a sweeping motion to:
   a. Keep the fire extinguisher power flowing
   b. Block the travel of smoke
   c. We never use a sweeping motion
   d. Completely cover the entire base of the fire

3. Common causes of fires in offices, clinics, and client homes include:
   a. Cooking – if food is left unattended while cooking
   b. Arson
   c. Improper storage and materials handling
   d. All of the above

4. What is the acronym to remember when you use a fire extinguisher?
   a. PASS
   b. RACE
   c. PULL
   d. REACT

5. How do chemical reactions start a fire?
   a. Chemical reactions cannot start a fire
   b. Chemical substances self-ignite resulting in fire
   c. Chemical substances can react and produce heat and start a fire

6. What are symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?
   a. Headache, dizziness
   b. Flu like symptoms, nausea/ vomiting
   c. Confusion/ tiredness
   d. All of the above

7. Which three things are needed to create a fire? (circle all that apply)
   a. Heat
   b. Electrical wire
   c. Fuel
   d. Oxygen
   e. Carbon monoxide

8. What should you do if a carbon monoxide detector is going off and someone is experiencing poisoning symptoms?
   a. Evacuate and call 911
   b. Turn the alarm off
   c. Open all the windows and doors and turn off all fuel burning appliances
   d. Nothing because they must have a cold

9. What acronym should you remember and follow when you discover a fire?
   a. REACT
   b. RACE
   c. PASS
   d. RUN

10. Which of the following are reasons why you should not try to fight a fire?
    a. If you do not have the correct type of fire extinguisher
    b. If your instincts tell you not to
    c. If there is a risk of inhaling toxic smoke
    d. All of the above

11. What should you do after the fire is extinguished? Choose the best answer.
    a. Throw the used fire extinguisher on fire
    b. Back away and keep watch for fire rekindling
    c. Turn around and carefully exit
    d. Turn on fans to clear the smoke

12. What actions would you consider to be the best choice for reduction of arson potential?
    a. Minimize clutter and surplus material
    b. Screen visitors for matches and lighters
    c. Check your fire extinguisher regularly
    d. Lock every door and keep public spaces free of clutter