FIRE SAFETY PRINCIPLES

Specimen Questions

The specimen examination questions contained in this publication are representative of the
type of questions used to assess candidates taking the Fire Safety Principles examination.

These should be used to help learners prepare for their examination so they understand
the style and format of questions they will be asked and may not reflect best practice.

The answers to each of these questions are shown on the last page.

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Specimen Questions

1 Which of these is an element of the fire triangle?

A Water
B Carbon dioxide
C Oxygen
D Foam

2 Which of these is likely to be a hazard during a fire?

A Water
B Nitrogen
C Darkness
D Smoke

3 What is the best way to identify fire hazards?

A Carry out a fire risk assessment

B Test fire alarms regularly
C Employ at least one fire safety expert
D Review incidents recorded in the accident book

4 The term ‘means of escape’ can be best described as:

A The shortest route out of a building during a fire

B The longest route out of a building during a fire
C The quickest route out of a building during a fire
D The safest route out of a building during a fire

5 A fire alarm system that links the fire detectors and call points to a fire bell is which type
of alarm system?

A Electrical
B Manual
C Automatic
D Mechanical

6 Foam fire extinguishers put out a fire by:

A Starving the fire

B Smothering the fire
C Cooling the fire
D Containing the fire

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7 Employees have a legal duty under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to:

A To carry out detailed fire risk assessments

B Communicate the fire plan
C Report fire-related matters
D To attend fire awareness training every three years

8 The first stage of a fire risk assessment is to:

A Identify those at risk

B Identify the hazards
C Record your findings
D Evaluate the risks

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Answers

Q Answer Assessment Criteria

1 C 1.2 Describe the components of the fire triangle

2 D 1.3 Identify the hazards during or after a fire, including the products of
combustion
3 A 2.1 State the different methods used to identify and control fire hazards
4 D 2.2 Define the term ‘means of escape’ in relation to fire hazards
5 A 2.4 Describe methods of fire detection and raising the alarm
6 B 2.5 Describe the principle of how fires are extinguished
7 C 3.1 Outline the duties of employers and employees with respect to fire
safety in the workplace
8 B 3.3 Describe the stages involved in a fire risk assessment

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