AFF - Advanced Fire Fighting Exit Exam Questions - Set 5

Question 1

The flammable limits of an atmosphere are the:

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A: Upper and lower percentage of vapor concentrations in an atmosphere which will burn if an ignition source is present

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B: Maximum temperatures at which an oil source produces vapors

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C: Minimum moisture concentrations needed to halt spontaneous ignition

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D: Safe ambient operating thresholds for storage facilities

Question 2

A fire must be ventilated:

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C: To prevent the gases of combustion from surrounding the firefighters

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A: To cool down fuel reservoirs below their flashpoints

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B: To supply additional oxygen to speed up burning

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D: Immediately after triggering a fixed gas smothering system

Question 3

A fire in a radio transmitter would be of what class under NFPA?

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C: Class C

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A: Class B

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B: Class D

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D: Class A

Question 4

Containers are manufactured as per standards set by:

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B: ISO

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A: SOLAS

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C: MARPOL

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D: IMO

Question 5

What, when removed, will assist in the self-extinguishment of a fire?

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C: Oxygen

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A: Argon

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B: Carbon dioxide

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D: Nitrogen

Question 6

Classification of fire bulkheads inside accommodation spaces is based on fire resisting capabilities. They are classified as:

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D: Class A, B, C

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A: Class X, Y, Z

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B: Class H, J, K

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C: Class 1, 2, 3

Question 7

Good housekeeping on a vessel prevents fire by:

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A: Eliminating potential fuel sources

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B: Cooling electrical control systems

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C: Improving the speed of bilge pumps

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D: Increasing structural fire boundaries

Question 8

"Below lower flammable limit" means:

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C: It is a mixture of hydrocarbon gases which is not sufficient to initiate a fire (too lean)

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A: The vapor mixture is highly volatile and ready to explode

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B: There is insufficient structural oxygen available for combustion

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D: The atmosphere is completely saturated with fuel vapors (too rich)

Question 9

The oxidation process creates:

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C: Heat

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A: Free radical inhibitors

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B: Heavy scale deposits

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D: Cooling vapors

Question 10

Class A divisions are designed to prevent the passage of flame and smoke to the end of a one-hour standard fire test.

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B: True

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A: False

Question 11

An important tool for fire prevention is:

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C: Cleaning and good housekeeping

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A: Increasing high-expansion foam reserves

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B: Periodic paint applications

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D: Keeping internal ventilation doors wide open

Question 12

The tendency or ability of a liquid to vaporize is called:

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D: Volatility

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A: Viscosity

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B: Capillarity

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C: Density

Question 13

A person may operate an air compressor in which of the following areas on board a tank barge?

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A: Generator room

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B: Inside a cargo tank hatch

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C: Pumproom space

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D: Open deck near vapor manifold lines

Question 14

The most efficient way of transferring heat in liquids and gases is called:

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A: Convection

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B: Radiation

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C: Insulation

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D: Conduction

Question 15

Fire and lifeboat stations are required to be listed on the:

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B: Master list (station bill)

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A: Cargo manifest layout

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C: Logbook register

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D: Crew contract binder

Question 16

You can find the location of your abandon ship post by checking the:

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C: Master list

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A: Deck logbook entries

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B: Bridge passage plan

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D: Safety equipment certificate booklet

Question 17

In order to achieve the fire safety objective, which of the following functional requirements are embodied in SOLAS regulations?

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A: All of the above

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B: Division of the ship into main horizontal/vertical zones by thermal and structural boundaries

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C: Separation of accommodation spaces from the remainder of the ship by thermal and structural boundaries

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D: Protective means of escape and access for firefighting

Question 18

The vessel's Fire Control plan is laid out on which of the following types of plan?

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A: General arrangement

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B: Midship structural section

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C: Lines plan drawing

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D: Tank capacity schematic

Question 19

Carbon dioxide is stored under pressure in liquid form inside a fire:

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A: Cylinder

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B: Storage box enclosure

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C: Hose connection reel

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D: Foam applicator drum

Question 20

Which statement concerning carbon dioxide is FALSE?

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B: It is safe to use near personnel in a confined space

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A: It extinguishes fire by smothering action

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C: It leaves no dynamic residue on machinery components

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D: It can be utilized safely on electrical fires

Question 21

Which class division is considered capable of preventing the passage of ONLY flame to the end of the first half-hour of a standard fire test?

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A: Class B

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B: Class D

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C: Class A

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D: Class C

Question 22

A fire hose can be used for purposes other than firefighting service when:

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C: Used for drills and testing

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A: Clearing choked scupper valves

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B: Washing down cargo decks at sea

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D: Supplying cooling fluid to a temporary generator

Question 23

How many CO2 fire extinguishers ought to be kept in accommodation areas?

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C: No extinguishers

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A: Four on each deck landing

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B: Two near the galley spaces

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D: One per room corridor

Question 24

Portable foam fire extinguishers are designed for use on which classes of fires?

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B: Class A and B fires

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A: Class A and D fires

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C: Class B and C fires

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D: Class C and D fires

Question 25

The removal of fuel in the firefighting process is known as:

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B: Starvation

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A: Inhibition

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C: Smothering

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D: Cooling

Question 26

Why is a CO2 type of fire extinguisher preferred for electrical installations?

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D: It leaves no residue and does not damage any equipment

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A: It expands into a sticky visual foam barrier

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B: It provides extensive long-term cooling

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C: It can be safely deployed without isolating power circuits

Question 27

Which of the listed extinguishing agents is NOT suitable for fighting a liquid paint fire?

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D: Water

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A: Mechanical foam spray

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B: Dry chemical powder

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C: Carbon dioxide gas

Question 28

As per NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), a fire in cooking appliances involving vegetable/animal oils and fats is classified as:

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A: Class K

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B: Class C

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C: Class D

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D: Class B

Question 29

Designated areas for smoking are specified in the:

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A: Company manual

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B: Crew mess instruction card

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C: Port state entry document

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D: International code manual

Question 30

The spreading of fire as a result of heat being carried through a vessel's ventilation system is an example of heat transfer by:

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A: Convection

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B: Conduction

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C: Absorption

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D: Radiation

Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) (Set 5)

The flammable limits of an atmosphere are the:

Questions in AFF Set 5

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