Question

1
select the correct answer.
which is a strategy for preventing household fires?
a. make sure stairways are free of clutter and obstacles.
b. occasionally check smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.
c. keep flammable materials away from cooking gas and fireplaces.
d. use tape to repair faulty or frayed wires

Explanation:

To determine the correct strategy for preventing household fires, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Keeping stairways free of clutter is for safety during emergencies (like evacuating) but not a direct fire - prevention strategy related to fire ignition.
• Option B: Smoke detectors and fire extinguishers are for detecting and fighting fires, not preventing their start. Also, "occasionally check" is not sufficient; they should be regularly maintained.
• Option C: Flammable materials near cooking gas or fireplaces can easily catch fire. Keeping them away reduces the risk of household fires, so this is a valid prevention strategy.
• Option D: Using tape to repair faulty or frayed wires is dangerous as it doesn't fix the electrical problem and can lead to short - circuits and fires.

Answer:

C. Keep flammable materials away from cooking gas and fireplaces.