AOSH Assessment

Level II Award in Fire Safety Principles

Name: Date:

Enrollment No. Marks:

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Please read the below information and instructions carefully before attempting the
assessment.

This examination consists of 30 multiple-choice questions.

The minimum pass mark is 20 correct answers.

The duration of this examination is 1 hour.

You are NOT allowed any assistance to complete the answers.

When completed, please leave the Assessment Answer Sheet on the desk.

For each question, fill in ONE answer ONLY.

You must mark your choice of answer by circle only.

All Candidate Must sign the Assessment Answer Sheet in the bottom -right-hand corner before leaving the

examination room.

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1. Waste, packaging and stock are examples of: Marks

High-risk materials
Sources of fuel
Sources of ignition
Dangerous goods

2. Which of the following is a hazard produced directly by a fire? Marks

Structural collapse
Local disruption
Electrical short circuits
Loss of jobs

3. The triangle of fire consists of a source of ignition (heat), a supporter Marks

of combustion (oxygen) and:
A careless act by a person
A deliberate act by a person
A source of fuel
The sounding of an alarm

4. Which of the following statement is true? Marks

Poorly maintained electrical equipment may cause fire
Maintained electrical equipment will never cause fire
Faulty electrical equipment is the most common cause of fires in the
workplace
Electrical equipment is not a source of ignition

5. What two colors are the sign which indicate means of escape? Marks

Red and white

Blue and white
Green and White
Yellow and black

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6. Dividing a building into fire-resistant areas which provide a physical Marks

barrier to prevent the spread of fire is known as:
Structuration
Compartmentation
Barrier installation
Separation

7. The triangle of fire consist of a source of fuel, a supporter of Marks

combustion (oxygen) and:
An accident
The sounding of an alarm
A person causing a fire
A source of ignition (heat)

8. Which type of fraud can often result in arson? Marks

Identity fraud
Computer fraud
Document fraud
Insurance fraud

9. Which of the following statement is true? Marks

Two elements of the triangle of fire need to be removed for a fire to be
extinguished
Removing the fuel extinguishes the fire by ‘starvation’
Reducing the temperature extinguishes a fire by ‘starvation’
Cooling alone will not extinguish a fire

10. Which type of fire detector uses the effect of smoke on electrically Marks
charged particles to detect a fire?
Light obscuration optical fire detector
Light scatter optical fire detector
Ionization fire detector
Rate of rise fire detector

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How does fire spread? Marks

Conduction, convection and elevation
Convection, thermal and direction
Conduction, expansion and thermal
Radiation, conduction and convection

12. What is the most effective way of restricting smoke and fire spread? Marks

Ensuring fire doors remain closed

Training staff to use portable extinguishers
Testing alarm system weekly
Testing electrical equipment monthly

How often should fire alarms be tested? Marks

Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Annually

Which of the following is fire warden’s role? Marks

To design emergency plans
To maintain fire extinguishers
To ensure escape routes are free from obstruction
To test electrical equipment

What system would best protect an unoccupied document archive? Marks

CO2 flooding system
Sprinkler system
Drencher system
Riser system

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What is the first step to take in conducting a fire risk assessment? Marks
Identify the fire hazards
Identify those at risk
Draw a plan of the premises
Write the fire safety policy

17. How would fire hazards and suitable controls be identified? Marks

By conducting an enforcement visit

By carrying out research on the internet
By consulting with the HSE
By undertaking a fire risk assessment

18. What is potentially the weakest part of any compartment? Marks

The floor
The walls
The ceiling
The door

19. Which type of extinguisher is most suitable for use on an electrical Marks
fire?
CO2
Water
Foam
Wet chemical

20. One of the purposes of a fire risk assessment is to reduce the risk of: Marks

Prosecution
Fire occurring
False alarms
Unnecessary evacuations

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21. Which of the following must be included on a daily fire safety Marks
checklist?
Escape routes are clear and free from obstruction
Emergency push bars on fire doors are in good order
Emergency lighting is in full working order
Fire alarm is in full working order

22. Compartmentation achieves the objective of saving lives by: Marks

Reducing the risk of building collapse

Ensuring adequate air is available to occupants
Ensuring electrical systems remain intact
Preventing rapid fire spread

23. After identifying the fire hazards, what is the next step to take in Marks
conducting a fire risk assessment?
Consult the local fire authority
Draw an up-to-date plan of the premises
Identify those at risk
Estimate potential fire damage

24. What is the most important reason for carrying out a fire safety Marks
briefing?
To comply with the law
To ensure that everyone knows the location of the fire extinguishers
To enable staff to be able to identify a fire alarm sound
To protect staff

25. Water extinguishers put out a fire by: Marks

Cooling
Smothering
Starving
Chemical interference

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Which of the following may be classed as a source of ignition? Marks

Flammable liquids
Packaging
Hot Equipment
Waste

Which of the following statements describes the correct action to

take? Marks
Attempt to fight the fire with an extinguisher before calling the fire
service
Only attempt to fight the fire after the alarm has been raised and if it is safe
to do so
Attempt to use any extinguisher in an emergency
Use an extinguisher even if you have not been trained

What kind of alarms are hand bells, rotary gongs and air horns? Marks
Automatic
First aid
Emergency
Manual

Which option correctly completes the following statement?

“The majority of injuries caused during a fire are through smoke and Marks
fire spread by _________”
Direct burning
Conduction
Convection
Radiation

Which of the following is a key point to make at a fire safety briefing? Marks
The location of the first-aid point
The evacuation plan and assembly point
The location of the accident book
The contents of the safety policy

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