Which of the following types of fire extinguishers are needed for combustible liquids' fire such as gasoline and kerosene?

Question

Options

• AClass C
• BClass B
• CClass D
• DClass A

• A
  9% (4)
• B
  73% (32)
• C
  14% (6)
• D
  5% (2)

Explanation

Class B extinguishers are needed for flammable or combustible liquids' fire such as gasoline, kerosene, grease, and oil. The numerical rating for a class B extinguisher indicates the approximate area, in square feet, in which it can extinguish fire. Carbon Dioxide extinguishers are used for class B and C fires. Answer option D is incorrect. Class A extinguishers are needed for ordinary flammable materials' fire such as paper, wood, cardboard, and most plastics. Answer option A is incorrect. Class C fire extinguishers are needed for electrical fires. The electrical fire involves electrical equipments, such as appliances, wiring, and circuit breakers. Water should not be used as an extinguisher for this type of fire. Carbon Dioxide is a good choice as an extinguisher for an electrical fire on a computer or other electronic device such as television. Answer option C is incorrect. Class D extinguishers are needed for combustible metals' fire such as magnesium, titanium, potassium,

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