Understanding Fire Extinguishers and Types

Which type of fire extinguisher is suitable for electrical fires?

• Water

• Foam

• Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

• Wet Chemical

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Identify the type of fire extinguisher that is typically used for Class A fires.

• Dry Powder

• Water

• Foam

• Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

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Explain why a foam fire extinguisher is not suitable for electrical fires.

• It conducts electricity

• It is too expensive

• It is not effective on electrical fires

• It is too heavy to handle

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Which type of fire extinguisher is most effective for flammable liquid fires?

• Water

• Foam

• Wet Chemical

• Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

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Describe the primary use of a dry powder fire extinguisher.

• For electrical fires only

• For Class A fires only

• For Class B and C fires

• For all types of fires

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What is the main component of a wet chemical fire extinguisher?

• Sodium bicarbonate

• Potassium acetate

• Carbon dioxide

• Water

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How does a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher work to put out fires?

• By cooling the fire

• By smothering the fire and displacing oxygen

• By absorbing the heat

• By creating a chemical reaction

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Which type of fire extinguisher is recommended for kitchen fires involving cooking oils?

• Water

• Foam

• Wet Chemical

• Dry Powder

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What is the color code for a water fire extinguisher?

• Red

• Blue

• Black

• Cream

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Discuss why dry powder extinguishers are versatile in handling different types of fires.

• They are lightweight

• They can be used on electrical, flammable liquid, and gas fires

• They are inexpensive

• They are easy to operate

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