Question

course exam

select all the fire extinguishers that could be used to put out fires involving flammable liquids, greases and gases.

class a
class b
class c
class d
class abc
class bc

Explanation:

Identify the fire classification

The question asks for fire extinguishers suitable for fires involving flammable liquids, greases, and gases. According to standard fire safety classifications, fires involving flammable liquids (such as gasoline, petroleum, oil, paint) and flammable gases are designated as Class B fires.

Evaluate the extinguisher options

• Class A: Designed for ordinary combustibles (wood, paper, cloth).
• Class B: Specifically rated for flammable liquids and gases.
• Class C: Rated for electrical fires.
• Class D: Rated for combustible metals.
• Class ABC: Multipurpose extinguisher rated for Class A, B, and C fires.
• Class BC: Rated for Class B and C fires.

Select all applicable extinguishers

Extinguishers that can be used to put out Class B fires (flammable liquids, greases, and gases) are:

• Class B
• Class ABC
• Class BC

Answer:

• Class A
• Class B (Correct answer)
• Class C
• Class D
• Class ABC (Correct answer)
• Class BC (Correct answer)