BASIC FIRE AND SAFETY OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTION AND ANSWERS

1. The most common type of fire in the home is caused by:
a) electrical equipment
b) cooking equipment
c) smokers’ articles
d) candles

Answer: b) cooking equipment

2. A good home escape plan should include:
a) knowing two ways out of every room, if possible; designating someone to retrieve valuables; identifying a safe meeting place away from the home
b) knowing two ways out of the home; having an emergency supply kit; calling 9-1-1 from a neighbour’s home
c) knowing all possible exits from the home; designating someone to retrieve valuables; calling 9-1-1 from a neighbour’s home
d) knowing two ways out of every room, if possible; designating someone to help people who may require assistance; identifying a safe meeting place 

Answer: d) knowing two ways out of every room, if possible; designating someone to help people who may require assistance; identifying a safe meeting place 

3. If a fire occurs in the microwave oven, the correct action is to:
a) call 9-1-1
b) turn off the microwave and leave the door closed
c) turn off the microwave and open the door to let the smoke clear
d) open the door of the microwave and throw water on the fire


Answer: b) turn off the microwave and leave the door closed

4. According to the Ontario Fire Code, smoke alarms are required to be installed:
a) in every sleeping room
b) on every storey
c) on every storey and outside all sleeping areas
d) outside every bedroom

Answer: c) on every storey and outside all sleeping areas

5. If you burn or scald yourself while cooking, you should:
a) run cool water over the burn for 3-5 minutes
b) immediately wrap the burned area tightly with a clean cloth
c) immediately rub butter over the burned skin
d) run warm water over the burn and gradually decrease the temperature to allow the skin to cool slowly What’s Cooking – For Teens!

Answer: a) run cool water over the burn for 3-5 minutes