10.2 Preventing fire and fire spread

Written by Imran Qureshi (NEBOSH)

NEBOSH IGC · Workplace hazards · 15 questions

Name: ____________________   Date: ____________

1. Compartmentation helps to:

   • A Slow the spread of fire and smoke
   • B Remove ignition sources
   • C Replace alarms
   • D Increase fire spread

2. Flammable liquids in workrooms should be kept:

   • A In small quantities in closed containers
   • B In large open containers
   • C Near exits
   • D Beside heaters

3. Which is a way to reduce the chance of a fire starting?

   • A Block exits
   • B Store more fuel
   • C Disable alarms
   • D Control ignition sources

4. Which action reduces the chance of a fire starting?

   • A Allowing smoking in stores
   • B Storing more flammables
   • C Removing housekeeping
   • D Reducing the quantity of flammable materials

5. Flammable liquids should be stored in:

   • A Closed containers in a designated safe place or cabinet
   • B Open containers near the work
   • C A hot area
   • D Any corner

6. Compartmentation means:

   • A Opening all doors
   • B Removing fire doors
   • C Dividing a building into fire-resisting sections
   • D Adding more fuel

7. Fire doors help by:

   • A Staying open all day
   • B Resisting fire and smoke for a period
   • C Spreading fire
   • D Being locked shut

8. Protecting openings and voids such as ducts is to:

   • A Reduce noise
   • B Prevent fire and smoke spreading through them
   • C Add storage
   • D Increase ventilation

9. Good housekeeping reduces fire risk because:

   • A It reduces the build-up of combustible waste
   • B It hides ignition
   • C It increases fuel
   • D It blocks exits

10. Controlling ignition sources includes:

    • A Allowing sparks near fuel
    • B Permitting smoking anywhere
    • C Ignoring faults
    • D Using suitable electrical equipment in flammable atmospheres

11. A permit for hot work is a:

    • A Fire extinguisher
    • B Safe system of work
    • C Fire alarm
    • D Fire door

12. Why keep only small amounts of flammable liquid in a workroom?

    • A It is cheaper
    • B It is brighter
    • C It is quieter
    • D A smaller quantity means a smaller fire

13. Which is a structural fire protection measure?

    • A Hot work permit
    • B Smoking policy
    • C Fire drill
    • D Fire-resisting building materials

14. Compartmentation buys time so that:

    • A Alarms stop
    • B Fuel increases
    • C People can escape and fire services can arrive
    • D Fire spreads faster

15. Substituting a flammable solvent with a safer one is:

    • A A fire alarm
    • B A way to increase fire
    • C A fire drill
    • D A way to reduce fuel risk