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Fire safety: fire, extinguishers and evacuation

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For fire-safety officers (level 1, 2 and 3 courses under D.M. 2/9/2021) and for all workers: combustion, fire classes, extinguishers, evacuation. 15 questions, about 10 minutes. Translated from Italian: legal references remain the Italian ones (D.Lgs. 81/2008) Sources: D.Lgs. 81/2008; D.M. 2/9/2021; D.M. 1/9/2021; Norme UNI antincendio · Reviewed 21/10/2026 · Training support, not a certification.

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Quiz questions

Question 1 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt

What are the three elements of the fire triangle?

  • Fuel, water and smoke
  • Flame, smoke and ash
  • Oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide
  • Fuel, oxidiser and ignition source (heat source)

Question 2 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt

Which fire class does a fire of wood, paper and fabrics belong to?

  • Class B
  • Class D
  • Class A
  • Class C

Question 3 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt

Fires of cooking oils and fats belong to class…

  • D
  • F
  • E
  • C

Question 4 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt

Which extinguisher is most suitable for a live electrical panel?

  • CO2 (carbon dioxide) extinguisher
  • A wet blanket
  • Foam extinguisher
  • Water extinguisher

Question 5 · True / False · 20s · 1 pt

Water can be used to put out the flames of an oil fire in a fryer.

  • True
  • False

Question 6 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt

Where should you aim the extinguisher jet?

  • At the top of the flames
  • In a circle around yourself, to create a barrier
  • At the base of the flames, moving progressively closer
  • At the smoke, to knock it down

Question 7 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt

Why must a CO2 extinguisher be held only by its handle and not by the discharge horn?

  • Because the expanding gas cools the horn to the point of causing cold burns
  • Because the horn comes off easily
  • Because the horn becomes red-hot
  • Because the horn is electrically live

Question 8 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt

What is the minimum interval at which a qualified maintenance technician carries out the periodic inspection of extinguishers?

  • Every 2 years
  • Every 5 years
  • Every 6 months
  • Only after use

Question 9 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt

During evacuation a corridor is filled with smoke. How do you move?

  • Crouching low towards the floor, covering your nose and mouth with a cloth, preferably damp
  • Stand still in the middle of the corridor and wait
  • Go back to the office to get your bag and phone
  • Upright, running, to get out sooner

Question 10 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt

Can a worker designated as a fire-safety officer refuse the role?

  • Yes, if they have been employed for less than a year
  • Yes, always, without explanation
  • No, except for a justified reason
  • No, never, not even for serious health reasons

Question 11 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt

What colour is the sign that indicates the location of an extinguisher or a hydrant?

  • White pictogram on a red background
  • White pictogram on a green background
  • Black pictogram on a yellow background
  • White pictogram on a blue background

Question 12 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt

According to D.M. 2/9/2021, how long does the level 2 fire-safety officer course last?

  • 8 hours (5 theory and 3 practical)
  • 2 hours of theory only
  • 16 hours (12 theory and 4 practical)
  • 4 hours (2 theory and 2 practical)

Question 13 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt

How often must fire-safety officers' training be refreshed according to D.M. 2/9/2021?

  • At least every 5 years
  • Every 3 years
  • Every year
  • No refresher is required

Question 14 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt

What is the minimum frequency of the fire drill with evacuation test?

  • Every five years
  • Only when the business first opens
  • Every month
  • At least once a year

Question 15 · Multiple choice · 45s · 1 pt

Which behaviours are correct during an evacuation? (2 answers)

  • Closing the doors behind you along the way
  • Going to the assembly point and staying there for the roll call
  • Going back to retrieve important documents
  • Using the lift if you are on the upper floors

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