AFF - Advanced Fire Fighting Exit Exam Questions - Set 2

Question 1

Regarding deck and engine room operational protocols in Advanced Fire Fighting, what is the mandatory safety standard required under STCW Code Table A-VI/2?

Accepted Answer

D: Full compliance with approved STCW safety procedures and SMS protocols

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A: Non-mandatory recommendation

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B: Optional compliance based on crew discretion

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C: Applicable only when vessel is anchored

Question 2

What is the primary function of the emergency fire pump isolation valve located on the main deck?

Accepted Answer

D: Isolate the engine room fire main from the deck fire main

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A: Divert water to the bilge system

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B: Prevent backflow to the sea chest

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C: Increase water pressure to the bridge

Question 3

Under SOLAS regulations, what is the minimum water capacity for the emergency fire pump on cargo vessels?

Accepted Answer

A: At least 25 m³/h or 40% of required main pump capacity

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B: 10 m³/h fixed rate

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C: 50 m³/h continuous flow

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D: 100 m³/h at maximum RPM

Question 4

What type of fixed fire extinguishing system is required for paint lockers having a deck area greater than 4 m²?

Accepted Answer

D: Fixed CO2 or water-sprinkling fire extinguishing system

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A: Inert gas generator

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B: High-expansion foam only

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C: Dry powder system only

Question 5

What pre-release protocol must be completed before discharging CO2 into an engine room space?

Accepted Answer

A: Ensure all personnel are evacuated, ventilation fans stopped, and dampers closed tight

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B: Open skylights to vent pressure

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C: Start emergency generator

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D: Keep exhaust ventilation running at half speed

Question 6

What is the principal extinguishing mechanism of High-Expansion Foam when applied to machinery space bilges?

Accepted Answer

C: Rapid volume filling and total smothering of flammable surface vapors

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A: Absorbing oil spills

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B: Cooling hot steel bulkheads

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D: Diluting fuel vapors

Question 7

What is the maximum allowable pressure drop before an SCBA compressed air cylinder must be recharged?

Accepted Answer

D: 10% below nominal working pressure

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A: 25% below working pressure

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B: 5 bar drop

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C: 50% below working pressure

Question 8

What is the function of the International Shore Connection fitted on shipboard fire mains?

Accepted Answer

B: Enable shore fire lines to connect to the vessel's fire main regardless of port hose fittings

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A: Discharge oily bilge water to shore

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C: Bunker fresh water from shore

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D: Supply shore electrical power

Question 9

What is the primary objective of boundary cooling during a shipboard compartment fire?

Accepted Answer

A: Prevent heat transfer through bulkheads and decks to stop fire spread to adjacent spaces

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B: Extinguish the primary fire flame

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C: Cool the firefighting team's turnout suits

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D: Reduce water pressure in the fire main

Question 10

Under SOLAS Chapter II-2, how many firefighter outfits must be carried on cargo ships of 500 GT and above?

Accepted Answer

B: At least 2 firefighter outfits

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A: At least 6 outfits

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C: At least 4 outfits

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D: At least 1 outfit

Question 11

What safety precaution is mandatory when entering a compartment after a fixed CO2 system has been discharged?

Accepted Answer

B: Verify complete gas-freeing and atmospheric testing (O2 at 20.9%) using approved sensors

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A: Wait 5 minutes without testing

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C: Enter immediately after opening door

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D: Wear a cotton dust mask only

Question 12

What is the purpose of the relief valve fitted on a fire main isolation system?

Accepted Answer

D: Protect fire piping from over-pressurization during emergency pump operation

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A: Drain water during freezing weather

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B: Supply water to deck scuppers

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C: Allow air to vent from the system

Question 13

Which SOLAS requirement applies to quick-closing valves on fuel oil tanks in case of engine room fire?

Accepted Answer

C: They must be capable of being closed from a safe position outside the engine room

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A: They must be tested every 5 years

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B: They can only be operated manually inside the engine room

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D: They must close automatically at 50 degrees C

Question 14

What is the minimum operating duration required for an approved SCBA cylinder used in firefighting?

Accepted Answer

A: At least 30 minutes

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B: 60 minutes

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C: 15 minutes

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D: 45 minutes

Question 15

What type of foam compound is most effective for extinguishing polar solvent alcohol fires on chemical tankers?

Accepted Answer

A: Alcohol-Resistant Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AR-AFFF)

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B: High-Expansion Synthetic Foam

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C: Fluoroprotein Foam

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D: Standard Protein Foam

Question 16

Why must fire hoses be pressure tested annually onboard ships?

Accepted Answer

A: To verify structural integrity and prevent hose burst under emergency working pressure

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B: To clean internal salt deposits

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C: To satisfy customs inspections

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D: To measure water flow rate

Question 17

What is the main advantage of a water mist fire extinguishing system compared to traditional sprinkler systems?

Accepted Answer

D: Uses significantly less water while providing high heat absorption and rapid oxygen displacement

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A: Requires no pumps or piping

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B: Fills the space with chemical powder

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C: Requires higher electrical voltage

Question 18

Under STCW, what is the role of the On-Scene Commander during a major shipboard fire incident?

Accepted Answer

C: Direct tactical firefighting operations at the fire scene and communicate with the Command Team

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A: Operate the main engine throttle

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B: Maintain passenger headcount in mess room

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D: Stay on the bridge to navigate the ship

Question 19

What safety feature prevents accidental discharge of fixed CO2 fire extinguishing systems?

Accepted Answer

B: Double-valve protection with pilot control and alarm trip switches in locked release cabinets

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A: Automatic trigger at 30°C

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C: Threaded cap on main discharge pipe

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D: Single push button on the bridge

Question 20

What device must be worn by firefighters in low oxygen or toxic smoke environments?

Accepted Answer

D: Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

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A: Dust filter mask

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B: Canister gas mask

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C: Wet handkerchief

Question 21

How often must emergency fire pumps be tested operational according to SOLAS safety management system routines?

Accepted Answer

D: Weekly

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A: Monthly

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B: Annually

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C: Quarterly

Question 22

What is the correct procedure for searching a smoke-filled compartment during search and rescue?

Accepted Answer

C: Maintain continuous physical or wall contact and sweep floor area systematically

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A: Crawl along ceiling piping

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B: Run to the far corner immediately

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D: Walk upright quickly with flashlight

Question 23

What is the primary function of drenching systems fitted on roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) vehicle decks?

Accepted Answer

A: Provide rapid total-area water coverage to extinguish vehicle fires quickly

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B: Cool exhaust manifolds

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C: Wash down vehicle tires

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D: Provide fresh drinking water

Question 24

Which class of fire involves energized electrical equipment such as switchboards or electric motors?

Accepted Answer

C: Class C (or Electrical Fire)

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A: Class B

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B: Class A

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D: Class D

Question 25

Why must firefighter turnout gear be thoroughly cleaned after exposure to heavy smoke?

Accepted Answer

B: To remove carcinogenic combustion products and flammable chemical residues

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A: To increase thermal weight

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C: To restore shiny color

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D: To shrink the material tight

Question 26

What is the purpose of a flame arrestor fitted on a fuel tank vent pipe?

Accepted Answer

B: Prevent external flames from traveling into the fuel vapor space

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A: Regulate fuel pumping speed

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C: Stop fuel overflow

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D: Filter air dust

Question 27

What is the minimum number of spare SCBA air charges required onboard cargo ships?

Accepted Answer

C: At least 2 spare charges per required SCBA set

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A: None required if compressor available

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B: 5 spare charges per set

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D: 1 spare charge total

Question 28

STCW AFF Practice Question 337

Accepted Answer

B: Option A

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A: Option B

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C: Option C

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D: Option D

Question 29

A safety is provided on the CO2 discharge piping to prevent:

Accepted Answer

D: Over pressurization of the CO2 discharge piping

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A: Rupture of cylinder due to temperature increase

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B: Over pressurization of the space being flooded

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C: Flooding of a space where personnel are present

Question 30

Apart from red what other color is frequently used for a CO2 extinguisher:

Accepted Answer

C: Black

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A: Yellow

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B: Blue

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D: Red

Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) (Set 2)

Regarding deck and engine room operational protocols in Advanced Fire Fighting, what is the mandatory safety standard required under STCW Code Table A-VI/2?

Questions in AFF Set 2

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