Fire Safety Quiz
Questions: 16 · 10 minutes
1. A smoke alarm sounds, but you cannot see or smell smoke from where you are. What should you do?
Remove the alarm's battery and inspect the building quietly
Remain inside unless a second alarm also activates
Search enclosed rooms first because a fire may be hidden
Treat the alarm as real, alert others, and evacuate using the planned route
2. A smoke alarm wakes you at night. What should be your first priority?
Alert others and follow the planned route outside immediately
Search every room to find the source before deciding what to do
Open windows to clear smoke before leaving
Silence the alarm and wait briefly to see whether it sounds again
3. When is attempting to use a portable fire extinguisher most appropriate?
Only after the room has filled with smoke and evacuation is difficult
Whenever an extinguisher is nearby, even if smoke blocks the exit
After trying to move burning objects away from nearby property
When the fire is small and contained, the correct extinguisher is available, and a clear exit remains behind you
4. A plugged-in appliance begins sparking and producing smoke. What is the safest initial response?
Cut or disconnect power only if safe, keep clear, and evacuate if a fire develops
Touch the plug to check whether it is hot before disconnecting it
Pour a small amount of water onto the sparking area
Move the smoking appliance outdoors while it remains connected
5. What action is recommended if a person's clothing catches fire?
Stop, drop to the ground, and roll to smother the flames
Remove the clothing while remaining upright
Fan the clothing to push the flames away from the face
Run outside so other people can help
6. Why may staying low help when moving through a smoky area toward an exit?
Floor materials prevent smoke from spreading sideways
Air nearer the floor may contain less smoke and heat than air higher up
Emergency lighting is always installed close to the floor
Fire cannot travel through the lower part of a room
7. Why should water not be poured onto burning cooking oil?
Water prevents the oil from producing visible smoke
It makes the oil too slippery for an extinguisher to work
It can rapidly turn to steam and throw burning oil outward, spreading the fire
It lowers the flames temporarily while increasing invisible fumes
8. Which setup best reduces the fire risk from a lit candle?
Set it near an open window so smoke can escape
Place it on a high shelf where children cannot reach it
Place it in a stable holder, away from combustibles, and keep it attended
Surround it with decorative material to catch dripping wax
9. A power strip becomes hot and shows dark discoloration near a socket. What is the best response?
Move it onto a nonflammable surface and continue using fewer outlets
Stop using it, disconnect power if safe, and have the equipment or circuit assessed
Cool it with a damp cloth while appliances remain connected
Cover the damaged socket and use the other sockets normally
10. In the common PASS method for operating a suitable fire extinguisher, what do the letters mean?
Pull the hose, Approach the flames, Spray overhead, and Stand still
Point upward, Activate the lever, Spray the smoke, and Step forward
Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side
Position the cylinder, Alert others, Spray the room, and Shut the door
11. Which practice most directly reduces fire risk when using a portable space heater?
Keep the manufacturer-recommended clearance, place it securely, and turn it off when unattended
Place it near curtains so heat remains within the occupied area
Use an extension lead so the heater can sit in the center of the room
Cover it loosely when the room reaches the desired temperature
12. What does a smoke alarm's test button primarily verify?
That smoke can travel freely from every room to the alarm
That the alarm's power, electronics, and sounder respond to the built-in test
That the alarm will detect every possible type of fire
That the alarm will automatically notify the fire service
13. You have evacuated a burning home and then realize a pet may still be inside. What should you do?
Re-enter through a different door if that area looks clear
Open an exterior door and wait nearby for the pet to emerge
Stay outside and immediately tell firefighters where the pet may be
Ask another adult to enter while you contact emergency services
14. During an escape, you reach a closed door that feels unusually warm and has smoke entering around it. What is the safest response?
Open it slowly while standing behind the door
Cover your face and move through it as quickly as possible
Wait beside the door until the smoke stops entering
Keep it closed and use the planned alternative escape route
15. Which feature makes a household fire escape plan more useful?
Assigning one person to collect valuable belongings before leaving
Identifying possible exits and choosing an outdoor meeting place
Using the same exit for every room so everyone follows one route
Planning to return indoors if someone does not reach the meeting place
16. A pan of cooking oil catches fire on the stove. If you can act without approaching through flames, what should you do?
Add flour or baking ingredients to absorb the burning oil
Carry the pan outside before the fire grows
Pour water over the oil to cool it rapidly
Turn off the heat if safe and cover the pan with a fitted lid or fire blanket