FPFF - Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting Exit Exam Questions - Set 11

Question 1

A class D fire would involve the burning

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B: Magnesium

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A: Diesel oil

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C: Dunnage

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D: Electrical insulation

Question 2

The most effective way of applying carbon dioxide from a portable extinguisher to a fire ?

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C: Directing the gas at the base of the flame in a slow sweeping motion

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A: Forming a cloud cover the flames.

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B: Discharging the carbon dioxide into the heat of the flames

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D: Bouncing the discharge off an adjacent bulkhead just above the burning service

Question 3

Combustion is used to refer to oxidation reaction that produces fire.

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A: True

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B: False

Question 4

A frying pan on the galley stove catches fire, which of the following should not be used on this type of fire.

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A: Use water extinguisher to put out the fire

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B: Cover pan with the blanket and switch of heat source

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C: Raise the alarm and close the gallery door

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D: Cover the pan and switch of the heat source

Question 5

Fire extinguishers are classified by

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A: The type of fire they are used on

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B: Size of the fire put out

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C: The temperature of fire

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D: The colour of the fire

Question 6

In the sprinkler system for accommodation the tank capacity should be simultaneous coverage of a minimum area of __at the application rate

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A: 160 sq feet

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B: 280 sq feet

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C: 300 sq feet

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D: 320 sq feet

Question 7

Carbon di- oxide is heavier than air

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A: True

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B: False

Question 8

Signaling communication through life line-repeated pull

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D: Pull me out/come out

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A: I m alright

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B: Give more slack

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C: Pick up slack

Question 9

Which of the following fire extinguishers is used to put out Class ‘A’ fires?

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D: Both b and c.

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A: CO2

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B: Water

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C: Multi – purpose dry chemical

Question 10

Fully pressurized gas carriers are designed for excess pressure in cargo tank above?

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D: 15 bar

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A: 7 bar

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B: 8 bar

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C: 11 bar

Question 11

Ideally the adjustable jet/spray nozzle on a hose should be used as

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A: A spray of arc 60 degrees

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B: A jet

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C: A spray of arc 30 degrees

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D: A spray of arc 90 degrees

Question 12

Fire _____ is based on the type of fuel used to feed a fire

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B: Classification

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A: Detection

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C: Prevention

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D: Theory

Question 13

Fires resulting from spontaneous combustion caused by the improper disposal of

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B: Oily rags

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A: Cigarette buts

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C: Burner torches

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D: None of the above

Question 14

Dry chemical powder is more suitable to extinguish _____

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D: All of the above

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A: Class A type fire

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B: Class B type of fire

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C: Class C type of fire

Question 15

What does a red and white sign displaying a finger?

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C: The location of the fire alarm point

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A: The location of the fire assembly point

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B: The location of the fire extinguisher

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D: None of the above

Question 16

What does AFFF stands in relation to fire fighting?

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C: Aqueous Film forming Foam

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A: Active Fire fighting Foam

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B: Anti Fire fighting Foam

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D: Aqueous Fire fighting Foam

Question 17

Things to remember before opening the door of a fire compartment

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D: All of the above

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A: Smoldering of fire

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B: Flash over/Back draft

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C: Explosion of flame

Question 18

Class D fires involve

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A: Fire involving metal

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B: Fire involving liquids

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C: Fire involving Gas/Electrical

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D: Fire involving solid material

Question 19

Fire hoses are made of strong canvas

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A: True

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B: False

Question 20

Emergency escape routes should be kept

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A: Open and clear

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B: Locked at sea

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C: Locked in port

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D: Open when needed

Question 21

The spread of fire by conduction is when two objects at different temperature are in contact with each other

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A: True

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B: False

Question 22

A disadvantage of using CO2 for fire fighting is that

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D: The CO2 does not cool the fire .

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A: They are not effective on Class ‘C’ fires

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B: They are not effective on Class ‘B’ fires

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C: The cylinders are pressure regulated vessels

Question 23

When the whistle sounds whilst using a SCABA set approx 30 minutes of time left for escape?

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B: False

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A: True

Question 24

What is the job for the ship management team when the fire breaks out?

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A: The ship management team must fight the fire and then call the fire squads

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B: The ship management team must call shore office for assistance.

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C: The ship management team must evacuate the ship

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D: The ship management team must call the nearest fire brigade and police station

Question 25

The most effective method in the use of CO2 fire extinguisher is for the discharge to be directed at

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C: Base or nearest edge of the fire

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A: Middle of the fire

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B: Top and sides of the fire

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D: Highest flames of a fire

Question 26

Portable DCP extinguisher is provided in engine control room

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A: True

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B: False

Question 27

A self contained Breathing apparatus should contain at least 1200 Litres of air. How long it should last a normal person when not carrying out hard work?

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B: 30 Mins

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A: 45 Mins

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C: 15 Mins

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D: 60 Mins

Question 28

________ are one of the most dependable ways to fight a fire

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B: Automatic sprinkler systems

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A: Work Permits

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C: Fire escapes

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D: Job safety analyses

Question 29

Hazards in galley

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D: All of the above

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A: Cooking oil, hot fat

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B: Hot surfaces, oven, frying pan

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C: Defective electrical connections

Question 30

Low expansion foam is suitable for fighting fires in

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C: Deck of a ship

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A: Accommodation

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B: Cargo Holds

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D: Engine Room

Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF) (Set 11)

A class D fire would involve the burning

Questions in FPFF Set 11

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