Directions: Below are statements about basic information on fire. On your answer sheet, write TRUE if the

statement expresses a correct idea, otherwise write LIE.

1. Earth is the only known planet where fire can burn.

2. Water can be produced by fire.

3. When a combustible material is heated, it burns.

4. Candles should be placed near the windows with curtains so that it will light brightly.

5. To look for fire-fighting equipment in an establishment, look for a square or rectangular signage with

white pictogram in a red background.

6. In case of fire you may not follow the circular signage with white pictogram in a blue background.

7. Fire exit can be color red or green depending on the establishment.

8. Class A fires can be put out by carbon dioxide.

9. Among the stages of fire, the last stage which is the “decay stage” takes the longest time to finish.

10. All fire extinguishers are multipurpose, meaning each one can put out all types of fire caused by any

material.

11. Fire is a thing, not an event.

12. During microwave fire, the best thing to do is unplug or cut off the power and do not open the door or

the windows.

13. Assuming stable fuel, heat, and oxygen levels, a typical house fire isconstant in size every minute until

the fire dies down.

14. Using concentrated sunlight, ancient Greeks were able to start fire. A parabolic mirror that focuses solar

rays is still used to ignite the Olympic torch.

15. Smoking should not be done inside the bedroom.

16. Burning pan should not be covered with lid, instead pour water.

17. Oily rags can undergo spontaneous combustion, so store it in a cool and dry place.

18. Use extension cord for your television when it is too far from the main outlet

19. A small fire inside a glass container dies down when it is tightly covered.

20. In photosynthesis, sunlight and heat make chemical energy (in the form of wood or fossil fuel); fire uses

chemical energy to produce light and heat.​