FIRE PROTECTION & ARSON INVESTIGATION
MIDTERM
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1. Which of the following classes of fire can be extinguished, by using special agents
marked specifically for metals? Such as GE type, meth LX, Lith X, Meth L, Kyl, dry
sand, and dry talc can put out class D fires.
a. Class A Fires
b. Class B Fires
c. Class C Fires
d. Class D Fires
e. Class E Fires
1. This fire can be extinguished by quenching and cooling, water is the best agent in cooling
the burning solid materials.
a. Class A Fires
b. Class B Fires
c. Class C Fires
d. Class D Fires
e. Class E Fires
1. A fire can be extinguished by smothering or blanketing.
a. Class A Fires
b. Class B Fires
c. Class C Fires
d. Class D Fires
e. Class E Fires
1. He convinced King Louis XIV to allow him to have a monopoly on making and selling
fire pumps in France.
2. François du Mouriez du Périer
3. Nero
4. Marcus Licinius Crassus
5. Jan Van der Heyden
1. He collaborated with Heyden to create the first fire engine calling it the “Sucking Worm
Engine”. It required a small team of men to operate
2. François du Mouriez du Périer
3. John Lofting
1. Marcus Licinius Crassus
2. Jan Van der Heyden
1. He patented and produced an improved engine that could be pulled by a cart to the fire
and needed a team of 4 to 12 men to operate.
2. François du Mouriez du Périer
3. John Lofting
4. Richard Newsham
5. Jan Van der Heyden
1. Who becomes the first known female firefighter?
2. Molly Williams
3. John Lofting
4. Richard Newsham
5. NONE OF THE ABOVE
1. This type of fire is put or controlled by foam, loaded stream, carbon dioxide, dry
chemicals, and vaporizing liquid.
a. Class A Fires
b. Class B Fires
c. Class C Fires
d. Class D Fires
e. Class E Fires
1. A class of fire that is controlled by a non-conducting extinguishing agent, is the safest
procedure to de-energize the electrical circuit.
a. Class A Fires
b. Class B Fires
c. Class C Fires
d. Class D Fires
e. Class E Fires
1. Which of the following general methods of fire extinguishment describes that using
chemical agents like halon may interrupt the production of flame resulting in rapid
extinguishment of the fire?
a. stops chain reaction
b. starvation
c. cooling
d. smothering
1. It is the method of removing the fuel burning in the fire; sometimes combustible material
can be removed such as by shutting off the gas valves or fuel flows.
2. stops chain reaction
3. starvation
4. cooling
5. smothering
1. This method is by using the water as it absorbs heat from the fire and cools the fuel to a
temperature where it no longer produces flammable vapors.
2. stops chain reaction
3. starvation
4. cooling
5. smothering
1. It is described by excluding the oxygen in the surrounding atmosphere, the fire will be
extinguished.
2. stops chain reaction
3. starvation
4. cooling
5. smothering
1. It pertains to a device that sounds an alarm if a small amount of smoke enters its sensors.
2. Fire extinguisher
3. Sprinkler system
4. Fire alarm
5. Smoke detector
1. This device is attached to the ceiling or wall in several areas of the homes.
2. Fire extinguisher
3. Sprinkler system
4. Fire alarm
5. Smoke detector
1. This law pertains to the building code of the Philippines.
2. PD 115-A
3. PD 1185
4. PD 765
5. RA 9514
1. It is a system consisting of a network of pipes installed throughout a building.
2. Fire extinguisher
3. Sprinkler system
4. Fire alarm
5. Smoke detector
1. What law pertains to the creation of BFP to be responsible for the prevention and
suppression of all destructive fires and to enforce the laws on fire?
2. RA 8551
3. PD 1185
4. RA 9263
5. RA 6975
1. It is known as the Fire Code of the Philippines.
2. RA 8551
3. PD1185
4. RA 9263
5. RA 6975
1. It is condition or act that increases or may increase the probability that fire will occur or
which may obstruct, delay, hinder, or interfere with
firefighting operations and safeguarding of life and property?
1. Fire hazard
2. Sprinkler system
3. Fire alarm
4. Smoke detector
1. One of the firefighting operations represents the activity of transferring people, livestock,
and property away from the burning to minimize damage or destruction that fire might
incur in case it propagates to other adjacent buildings.
2. Pre-planning
3. Evaluation Size-Up
4. Evacuation
5. Entry
1. This is the process of accessing the burning structure and it may be done forcibly.
2. Pre-planning
3. Evaluation Size-Up
4. Evacuation
5. Entry
1. Which of the following examples of extinguishing agents pertains to a chemical that can
quickly smother the flames, reducing the oxygen and suffocating the fire?
a. multi-purpose dry chemical
b. Bromochlorodifluoromethane
c. aqueous film forming foam
d. carbon dioxide
1. Which of the following examples of extinguishing agents is a synthetic foam-forming
liquid designed for use with fresh water?
a. multi-purpose dry chemical
b. Bromochlorodifluoromethane
c. aqueous film forming foam
d. carbon dioxide
1. It is also known as HALON 1211.
2. multi-purpose dry chemical
3. Bromochlorodifluoromethane
4. aqueous film forming foam
5. carbon dioxide
1. This chemical is like NH H PO.
2. multi-purpose dry chemical
3. Bromochlorodifluoromethane
4. aqueous film forming foam
5. carbon dioxide
1. These types of fire extinguishers are filled with water used to fight Class A and B except
Class C.
2. Foam Extinguisher
3. Dry Chemical Extinguisher
4. Liquefied Fire Extinguisher
5. Water Fire Extinguisher
1. This extinguisher contains carbon monoxide gas used to fight class A, and B except class
C.
2. Foam Extinguisher
3. Dry Chemical Extinguisher
4. Liquefied Fire Extinguisher
5. Water Fire Extinguisher
1. An extinguisher that contains chemical powder intended to fight all classes of fires.
2. Foam Extinguisher
3. Dry Chemical Extinguisher
4. Liquefied Fire Extinguisher
5. Water Fire Extinguisher
1. This extinguisher contains sodium bicarbonate a foam-stabilizing agent in a larger
compartment and a solution of aluminum sulfate in an inner cylinder.
2. Foam Extinguisher
3. Dry Chemical Extinguisher
4. Liquefied Fire Extinguisher
5. Water Fire Extinguisher
1. It contains non-conducting liquid, generalization carbon tetrachloride, or
chlorobromethane; operation is done by manual pumping or using a stored pressure.
1. Soda Acid Fire Extinguisher
2. Vaporizing Liquid Fire Extinguisher
3. Carbon dioxide Fire Extinguisher
4. Foam extinguisher
1. It pertains to a mechanical device, usually made of metal, containing chemicals, fluids, or
gases for stopping fires, the means for application of it is to put out the fire before it
propagates and is capable of being readily moved from place to place.
a. fire hydrant
b. sprinkler system
c. fire alarm
d. fire extinguisher
1. This is the operation of removing thus saving, people and other livestock from the
burning and other involved properties, conveying them to a secure place.
2. Salvage
3. Ventilation
4. Rescue
5. Exposure
1. It is also called cover exposure; this is the activity of securing the fire at the place where
it started.
2. Salvage
3. Ventilation
4. Rescue
5. Exposure
1. This is the operation purposely conducted to displace toxic gases.
1. Salvage
2. Ventilation
3. Rescue
4. Exposure
1. It is the process of displacing the heated atmosphere within the involved building with
normal air from the outside atmosphere.
2. Salvage
3. Ventilation
4. Rescue
5. Exposure
1. The activity of protecting the properties from preventive damage other than the fire.
2. Salvage
3. Ventilation
4. Rescue
5. Exposure
1. This is the final stage of fire suppression activities and an inquiry is conducted to know or
determine the origin and cause of fire.
2. Salvage
3. Extinguishment
4. Overhaul
5. Fire scene investigation
1. This is the process of putting out the main body of fire by using the 4 general methods of
fire extinguishment.
2. Salvage
3. Extinguishment
4. Overhaul
5. Fire scene investigation
1. This is the complete and detailed check of the structure and all materials therein to
eliminate conditions that may cause re-flash.
2. Salvage
3. Extinguishment
4. Overhaul
5. Fire scene investigation
1. It is an activity intended to save lives and property.
2. Fire extinguisher
3. firefighting
4. Fire alarm
5. Smoke detector
1. It is the most important emergency service in a community.
2. Fire extinguisher
3. firefighting
4. Fire alarm
5. Smoke detector
1. During the time of Emperor Augustus they are composed of slaves, in-charge in
firefighting activity in Rome.
2. Vigiles Urbani
3. Vigiles Cohorts
4. Familia Publica
5. Cuerpo de Carabiners Seguridad Publica
1. It is also known as HALON 1211.
2. Bromoflouromethane
3. Bromochlorodifluoromethane
4. Bromodichloromethane
5. Bromochloromethane
1. Who invents the first water pump for firefighting in 300 BC.
2. Ctesibuis
3. Nero
4. Marcus Licinius Crassus
5. Jan Van der Heyden
1. He established the first “Fire Brigade” in Rome, with a fee.
2. Ctesibuis
3. Nero
4. Marcus Licinius Crassus
5. Jan Van der Heyden
1. He created the first fire hose from leather and brass with fittings at 50-foot intervals.
2. Ctesibuis
3. Nero
4. Marcus Licinius Crassus
5. Jan Van der Heyden
6. Jan Van der Heyden
1. This activity involves developing and defining a systematic course of actions that may be
performed to realize the objectives of fire protection.
2. Pre-planning
3. Evaluation Size-Up
4. Evacuation
5. Entry
1. It is also known as the On-the-spot or sizing-up situation.
2. Pre-planning
3. Evaluation Size-Up
4. Evacuation
5. Entry
1. This is the process of knowing the emergency that involves mental evaluation by the
operation officer-in-charge to determine the appropriate course of action that provides the
highest probability of success.
2. Pre-planning
3. Evaluation Size-Up
4. Evacuation
5. Entry
Prepared by: Crissel Kane E. Sangalang-Carpio, RCRIM
