For all employees: the fire triangle, extinguisher types, alarms, exit routes and what to do when you smell smoke (OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart E and L basics). 12 questions, about 10 minutes. Sources: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157, 1910.36, 1910.37, 1910.38 · Reviewed 21/10/2026 · Training support, not a certification.
Question 1 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt
Which three elements make up the fire triangle?
- Heat, fuel and oxygen
- Heat, wind and carbon dioxide
- Smoke, fuel and water
- Sparks, wood and metal
Question 2 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt
What does the acronym PASS describe?
- The four classes of fire
- The order of an evacuation: Plan, Alarm, Stairs, Street
- How to use a portable fire extinguisher: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
- A fire alarm test
Question 3 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt
Where should you aim the extinguisher?
- At the base of the flames
- At the top of the flames
- At the smoke
- At the ceiling above the fire
Question 4 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt
A small fire starts in a computer that is still plugged in. Which extinguisher is most suitable?
- A wet towel thrown at the fire
- A carbon dioxide (CO2) extinguisher
- A water extinguisher
- A bucket of water
Question 5 · True / False · 30s · 1 pt
You should use the elevator to evacuate during a fire because it is faster.
Question 6 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt
You smell smoke and see a closed door. How do you check whether there is fire behind it?
- Touch the door and handle with the back of your hand before opening
- Open it quickly to look
- Kick it open
- Knock loudly and wait for an answer
Question 7 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt
If you must escape through smoke, what should you do?
- Stay low, where the air is cleaner, and move to the nearest exit
- Hold your breath and go back for your belongings
- Open all the windows on your way
- Stand up tall and run
Question 8 · Multiple choice · 30s · 1 pt
Which of these are OSHA requirements for exit routes? (choose 2)
- Exit signs may be removed if everyone knows the way
- Exit routes may be used to store boxes during busy periods
- Exit doors must be unlocked from the inside
- Exit routes must be kept free of obstructions
Question 9 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt
When must an employer's emergency action plan be in writing under OSHA?
- Never, a verbal plan is always enough
- Only for hospitals
- When the employer has more than 10 employees
- Only when the fire department asks
Question 10 · True / False · 30s · 1 pt
If a fire grows beyond a small, early-stage blaze, the right choice is to leave and let the fire service handle it.
Question 11 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt
After evacuating, where do you go?
- To your car to move it
- To the assembly point, so you can be accounted for
- Back to your desk once the alarm stops
- Home, without telling anyone
Question 12 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt
What is the main purpose of a smoke detector?
- To measure room temperature
- To put out the fire
- To ventilate the room
- To give early warning so people can escape