Fire Prevention Control Set - 1

Q: Is the CITB HS&E mock test free?

Yes. The CITB HS&E mock test on Coteca is completely free for self-preparation.

Q: Who is this mock test for?

Construction workers preparing for the official CITB Health, Safety & Environment test.

Question 1

1. A fire alarm suddenly sounds at midday on Friday. What action should you take?

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Move to a safe point, stop working, and then follow the fire evacuation procedure

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Move to a safe point, stop working, and then follow the fire evacuation procedure

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Stop work and ask a supervisor if it’s a drill

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Stop work and ask a supervisor if it’s a drill

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Follow the fire evacuation procedure

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Follow the fire evacuation procedure

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Do nothing – fire alarms are tested at this time on construction sites

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Do nothing – fire alarms are tested at this time on construction sites

Question 2

2. Why are fireproof cages used to store liquified petroleum gas (LPG)?

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To prevent vapour buildup if a leak occurs

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To prevent vapour buildup if a leak occurs

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To reduce damage from shrapnel in the event of an explosion

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To reduce damage from shrapnel in the event of an explosion

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To make theft more difficult

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To make theft more difficult

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To keep stock visible and safely monitored

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To keep stock visible and safely monitored

Question 3

3. How can you identify the designated smoking areas on a site?

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By the presence of bins for cigarette butts.

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By the presence of bins for cigarette butts.

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There will be no cordons marking areas at risk of combustion.

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There will be no cordons marking areas at risk of combustion.

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You will be informed during the site induction.

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You will be informed during the site induction.

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There are no designated smoking areas, as smoking is never allowed on site.

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There are no designated smoking areas, as smoking is never allowed on site.

Question 4

4. What should you do when you hear the fire alarm?

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Move to a safe place to stop work, then go to the fire assembly point

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Move to a safe place to stop work, then go to the fire assembly point

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Stop work immediately and go straight to the fire assembly point

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Stop work immediately and go straight to the fire assembly point

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Wait to be told whether the alarm is a test or drill

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Wait to be told whether the alarm is a test or drill

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Wait for confirmation that you need to evacuate

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Wait for confirmation that you need to evacuate

Question 5

5. What is an effective method for controlling hot work?

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Making sure all workers in the area are aware of the work

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Making sure all workers in the area are aware of the work

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Ensuring a water supply is nearby

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Ensuring a water supply is nearby

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Using a hot-work permit system

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Using a hot-work permit system

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Notifying the HSE in advance

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Notifying the HSE in advance

Question 6

6. How can you identify the location of firefighting equipment on site?

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A map will be provided if requested

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A map will be provided if requested

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You will be informed during your induction

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You will be informed during your induction

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The equipment locations will be clearly marked

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The equipment locations will be clearly marked

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You will only be told if you are trained to use the equipment

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You will only be told if you are trained to use the equipment

Question 7

7. What two key roles does a fire extinguisher serve?

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To fight high-risk fires

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To fight high-risk fires

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To limit the spread of large fires

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To limit the spread of large fires

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To comply with legal regulations

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To comply with legal regulations

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To fight small fires

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To fight small fires

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To assist a person in escaping

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To assist a person in escaping

Question 8

8. Where are you allowed to smoke while on site?

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In areas where no flammable materials are present

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In areas where no flammable materials are present

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In areas where no work is currently being carried out

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In areas where no work is currently being carried out

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Nowhere on site

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Nowhere on site

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Only in designated smoking areas approved by your employer

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Only in designated smoking areas approved by your employer

Question 9

9. When storing LPG cylinders in a basement, what should be your primary consideration?

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Check if a safer storage alternative exists, since underground storage should be a last resort

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Check if a safer storage alternative exists, since underground storage should be a last resort

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Verify that the site is licensed to store flammable liquids

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Verify that the site is licensed to store flammable liquids

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None – LPG cylinders should never be stored in a basement

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None – LPG cylinders should never be stored in a basement

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Ensure the basement has the correct temperature and adequate ventilation

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Ensure the basement has the correct temperature and adequate ventilation

Question 10

10. Which element(s) need to be eliminated to extinguish a fire?

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Heat, oxygen, and fuel

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Heat, oxygen, and fuel

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Any one of the fire’s components

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Any one of the fire’s components

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Heat and fuel

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Heat and fuel

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Oxygen and fuel

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Oxygen and fuel

Question 11

11. What is the purpose of getting a hot-work permit?

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Because a separate accident book is needed to record incidents

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Because a separate accident book is needed to record incidents

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Because the work exposes you to harmful temperatures

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Because the work exposes you to harmful temperatures

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Because hot work increases your employer’s legal liability

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Because hot work increases your employer’s legal liability

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Because the work creates specific fire hazards

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Because the work creates specific fire hazards

Question 12

12. What type of fire should you avoid trying to extinguish yourself?

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A fire burning near a window

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A fire burning near a window

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A fire larger than a wastepaper bin

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A fire larger than a wastepaper bin

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A chemical fire

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A chemical fire

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A fire that is taller than you

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A fire that is taller than you

Question 13

13. What is the correct way to store a compressed gas cylinder while it is in use?

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Lying on its side

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Lying on its side

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Inside an insulated container

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Inside an insulated container

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In an upright position

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In an upright position

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At temperatures below 10°C

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At temperatures below 10°C

Question 14

14. How can you quickly tell the difference between types of fire extinguishers in an emergency?

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They are identified by different coloured hoses

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They are identified by different coloured hoses

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They have different coloured bodies or canisters

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They have different coloured bodies or canisters

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They come in different sizes

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They come in different sizes

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They are identified by different coloured panels or labels

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They are identified by different coloured panels or labels

Question 15

15. You are working in a narrow hallway that forms part of an escape route. What is one key thing you should ensure?

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The hallway is always kept free of obstacles.

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The hallway is always kept free of obstacles.

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Tools are not used for more than ten minutes at a time.

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Tools are not used for more than ten minutes at a time.

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Excessive noise is avoided.

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Excessive noise is avoided.

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You are wearing a high-visibility vest.

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You are wearing a high-visibility vest.

Question 16

16. You are about to start drilling after lunch and notice open paint cans in your work area. What hazard should you be most concerned about?

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Paint fumes may have built up a hazardous atmosphere, and an overheating drill could ignite the fumes.

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Paint fumes may have built up a hazardous atmosphere, and an overheating drill could ignite the fumes.

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Paint on your tools could create an ignition hazard.

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Paint on your tools could create an ignition hazard.

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you should wear appropriate RPE.

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you should wear appropriate RPE.

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Paint fumes may have built up a hazardous atmosphere

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Paint fumes may have built up a hazardous atmosphere

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If the paint cans are knocked over, a dangerous atmosphere could form, and an overheating drill might ignite the fumes.

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If the paint cans are knocked over, a dangerous atmosphere could form, and an overheating drill might ignite the fumes.

Question 17

17. When working alone, what is one additional safety measure you might be required to implement?

Answer

Always have a fire extinguisher nearby

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Always have a fire extinguisher nearby

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Stay in regular remote contact with your supervisor, for example via radio

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Stay in regular remote contact with your supervisor, for example via radio

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Wear a bodycam

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Wear a bodycam

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Keep detailed personal records of your activities

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Keep detailed personal records of your activities

Question 18

18. What is the correct way to store flammable materials?

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Close to the area where they’ll be used

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Close to the area where they’ll be used

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In a cool environment

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In a cool environment

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In a secure, designated storage area provided by your employer

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In a secure, designated storage area provided by your employer

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It doesn’t matter, as long as they’re handled properly

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It doesn’t matter, as long as they’re handled properly

Question 19

19. How much flammable liquid should you take out of its container at one time?

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Only enough to last for the entire shift

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Only enough to last for the entire shift

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Only the amount needed to complete the immediate task

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Only the amount needed to complete the immediate task

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Enough to last a week, to reduce handling and transport risks

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Enough to last a week, to reduce handling and transport risks

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About one-quarter more than needed, to allow for spills

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About one-quarter more than needed, to allow for spills

Question 20

20. What three things are required for a fire to ignite?

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Heat or ignition source

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Heat or ignition source

Question 21

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