FPFF - Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting Exit Exam Questions - Set 8

Question 1

What manoeuvre to be carried out in case of fire onboard?

Accepted Answer

D: Reduce speed and if possible, keep the Fire Zone on leeward side.

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A: Let the ship follow the wind in order to reduce the oxygen supply

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B: Let the stem be up against the wind if possible

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C: Continue on course and speed

Question 2

Which of the following are frequent causes of fire in accommodation?

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D: All of the above

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A: Overloading

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B: Smoking in bed

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C: Covering of electrical fires with blankets

Question 3

Which of the following extinguisher is suitable for fire involving flammable liquids?

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C: Foam extinguisher (Cream)

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A: Carbon dioxide extinguisher (black)

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B: Powder extinguisher (blue)

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D: None of these

Question 4

A “B” class fire is fuelled by;

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B: Flammable liquids, gasoline, oil, grease, acetone

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A: Wood, paper, cloth, trash, plastics

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C: Electrical; energized electrical equipment

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D: None of these

Question 5

Cargo ships of 1000 GT and above shall have atleast pumps;

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A: 2

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B: 3

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C: 4

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D: 1

Question 6

Static electricity is the electricity produced on dissimilar materials through physical contact and separation

Accepted Answer

A: True

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B: False

Question 7

The capacity of required fluid extinguishers shall not be more than 13.5 litre and not less than 9 litre;

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A: True

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B: False

Question 8

What class of fire was a wet chemical fire extinguisher specifically designed to fight?

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C: Class F / K fires

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A: Class A fires

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B: Class D fires

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D: Class B fires

Question 9

In order to put out a oil fire you should aim the foam type fire extinguisher;

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A: Hit the vertical bulkhead wall near the fire

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B: At the bottom and circle around the fire

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C: At the base of the fire and sweep back and forth

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D: In the middle of the flame

Question 10

The call for shore should be called whenever an uncontrolled fire starts in port;

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A: True

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B: False

Question 11

As a general rule where would you expect to find a portable fire extinguisher in any space?

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D: Engine rooms

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A: General cargo holds

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B: Cargo holds for passenger cars and other empty vehicles

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C: Pump rooms

Question 12

With two pumps simultaneously delivering water through the nozzles the minimum pressures for cargo ships above 6000 GT shall be maintained at all hydrants at;

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B: 0.27 N/mm2

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A: 0.25 N/mm2

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C: 0.30 N/mm2

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D: 0.40 N/mm2

Question 13

In the event of an uncontrolled fire in your vicinity, your first action should be to;

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C: Activate the alarm

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A: Get a fire extinguisher

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B: Run to muster station

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D: Wait for alarm

Question 14

Quick closing valve is fitted on

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C: Fuel Tanks above Double bottom Tanks

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A: Boiler steam line

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B: Main engine cooling system

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D: Compressed air line

Question 15

Which of the listed firefighting agents and associated application provide the largest shielding effect for the fire fighter?

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C: Low velocity water fog

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A: Straight stream of water

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B: Light water and foam mixture

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D: Carbon dioxide interface

Question 16

One of the uses for low velocity fog is to;

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D: None of the above

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A: Help produce mechanical foam

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B: Break apart class “A” combustibles

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C: Sweep burning liquids overboard

Question 17

A closed interior door will slow the spread of;

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D: All the above

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A: Smoke

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B: Heat

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C: Fire

Question 18

After using a CO2 fire extinguisher, the nozzle gets extremely cold. This is a sign of

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A: You should not use it

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B: It is safe to continue

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C: The material inside are running low

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D: None of the above

Question 19

Which of the following items shall be included in each fire drill?

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A: Checking the operation of water tight doors, fire doors, fire dampers and relevant communication equipment

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B: Checking the fire wires

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C: Checking closure mechanism for all air ventilators and other openings to accommodation, engine rooms and cargo spaces

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D: Checking the operation of fire doors

Question 20

Each fire hydrant is required to have at least one spanner wrench and at least on

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B: All-purpose nozzle

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A: Hose rack or reel

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C: Foma applicator

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D: Pick axe

Question 21

Before a shipboard fire can be declared completely out, which of the following steps is/are essential?

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D: All the above

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A: The cause of the fire is to be known

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B: The fire area is safe for men to enter without a breathing apparatus

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C: The fire area is sufficiently cooled so that accidental skin burns will not occur

Question 22

Low velocity water fog is used in firefighting as a;

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D: All the above

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A: Cooling agent

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B: Smothering agent

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C: Barrier against radiant heat

Question 23

What is the inherent danger in welding/cutting in piping containing Freon?

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A: Development of nitrous gas

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B: Depletion of oxygen in the air

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C: Depletion of the ozone layer

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D: Development of explosive gases

Question 24

What type of fire extinguishers shall be used in the engine room?

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C: Fire extinguishers equipped for powder or CO2 only

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A: Fire extinguishers of the handy size types only

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B: Any fire extinguisher with weight of less than 50kgs

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D: Fire extinguishers filled with fresh water only

Question 25

Effective Fixed Fire Fighting system for Chemical Cargo;

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D: Nitrogen Padding

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A: Fixed DCP

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B: Fixed CO2

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C: Inert Gas System

Question 26

If discover a fire, what is the most important action to take?

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B: Report it bay raising the alarm

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A: Close doors and windows to remove the air supply

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C: Tackle the fire with the nearest fire extinguisher

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D: Find the seat of the fire

Question 27

On a fire patrol at night, you see smoke coming from a closed cabin door. What action should you take first?

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A: Activate the nearest fire alarm and advise bridge of the location of the fire

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B: Take a look inside the cabin to see what the situation is

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C: Get the nearest fire extinguisher and then open the door to see what the situation is

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D: As most people are sleeping, call a friend and ask him to assist in putting the fire

Question 28

If heat is removed from the fire triangle, what is this called?

Accepted Answer

D: Remove one of the three components of the fire triangle

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A: Near the middle of the space

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B: Never to smoke in bed

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C: Inspect the vessel at the end of each watch

Question 29

Fixed DCP system is charged by;

Accepted Answer

B: Nitrogen

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A: CO2

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C: Compressed air

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D: None of the above

Question 30

When the BA team has withdrawn from a fire incident, what action should be taken by the team leader?

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B: Thoroughly de-brief the BA team and pass the information to the bridge

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A: Instruct the BA wearer to change the bottles, then relax until called again if necessary

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C: Make note, act as you think best. And keep information to yourself as others, such as the bridge team must not be overloaded with information

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D: Check the equipment personally and ensure that it is safe for future use

Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF) (Set 8)

What manoeuvre to be carried out in case of fire onboard?

Questions in FPFF Set 8

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