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.
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…
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.
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