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Here are the answers:

1. What’s the difference between AR (Arc-Rated) and FR (Flame-Resistant) clothing?

• A) There is no difference between AR and FR
• B) In short, all FR is AR, but not all FR is AR
• C) The fabric used to create FR clothing is subject to additional testing beyond what’s required for AR clothing
• D) In short, all AR is FR, but not all FR is AR

2. All of the following statements are true in regard to the appropriate care and maintenance of FR apparel, EXCEPT:

• A) Do not use any kind of bleach or peroxide
• B) Turn FR/AR garments inside out to help color retention and preserve appearance
• C) Do not dry clean FR garments
• D) Rewash garments with lingering odor

3. What are engineered flame-resistant fabrics? They:

• A) Are engineered to be flame-resistant at the either the molecular level, fiber level, fabric level, or a combination of two—or all three to self-extinguish when the ignition source is removed
• B) Are treated with flame-retardant chemicals that slow the rate at which the flame-resistant fabric burns
• C) Keep people cool during thermal events to prevent second-and third-degree burns from the heat of the flames
• D) Make individuals 100% fireproof, even during intense thermal events such as flash fires

4. ASTM F 1506 6.3 requires that FR garments must be labeled with all of the following information, EXCEPT:

• A) Arc rating (ATPV) or arc rating (EBT)
• B) Manufacturer’s name
• C) Location of origin
• D) Tracking identification code system

5. According to NFPA 2113 5.1.1-5.1.7, in regard to mandatory FR protection for the Oil & Gas industry, which of the following describes an example of PPE non-compliance?

• A) Sleeves fully unrolled
• B) Coveralls zipped up
• C) Ankles duct taped to keep debris out
• D) FR undergarments worn as base layer

6. Which of the following are covered under NFPA® 2112?

• A) Capabilities and characteristics of FR fabrics
• B) Construction of the FR garment, including the types of closures to be used
• C) Comfort
• D) All of the above

7. What is necessary for a combustible dust fire?

• A) Fuel
• B) Ignition
• C) Oxygen
• D) Confinement
• E) All of the Above

8. Do standards permit you to layer non-FR undergarments beneath FR garments?

• A) Yes
• B) No
• C) Maybe

9. Can I add the arc ratings of 2 FR garments?

• A) Yes, two arc ratings can be added resulting in the sum total of both
• B) No, you must get your layered system tested to know your combined arc rating

10. Which resource provides information about how to select, use and properly maintain FR clothing?

• A) NFPA® 2112
• B) NFPA® 2113
• C) OSHA
• D) Third-party certifications