REPFF - Refresher Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting Exit Exam Questions - Set 1

Question 1

The best way to combat an engine room bilge fire is through the use of

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B: Foam extinguisher and low-velocity water fog

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A: dry chemical extinguisher and solid stream water

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C: foam extinguisher and solid stream water

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D: foam and soda acid extinguishers

Question 2

What type of release is allowed for fixed gas fire extinguishing installation onboard

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B: A manually operated release only

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A: Any automatic release system

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C: An automatic release system activated by fire alarms

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D: An automatic release system activated by fire detectors

Question 3

In the case of Direct Reduced Iron (DR) cargo in the hold, contact with water may lead to vigorous re-oxidation accompanied by the evolution of heat and hydrogen which may give rise to the risk of explosion

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A: true

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B: false

Question 4

Which of the following colors is used to indicated Foam fire extinguisher

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B: Red and cream band

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A: Red and yellow band

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C: Red and blue band

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D: Red and black band

Question 5

What do the words ‘spontaneously combustion’ mean

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D: the substance can catch fire by itself without an external source of heat or ignition

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A: The substance is very difficult to set alight, even when it is very hot

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B: when this substance burns it burns completely and does not leave any residue or ash

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C: when the substance burns it becomes very hot

Question 6

Quick closing valve can be operated from a remote location

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A: true

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B: false

Question 7

Which one of the listed requirements regarding abandon ship and fire drills do not correspond to present regulations

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A: On all international voyages, except short voyage, muster of passengers shall take place within 24 hours after embarkation

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B: On all short international voyages, muster of passengers shall take place as soon as possible

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C: Each member of the crew shall participate in at least one abandon ship drill and one fire drill every month

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D: A training manual shall be provided in each crew mess room and recreation room or in each crew cabin

Question 8

Portable fire extinguisher is designed to put out______ effectively?

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A: Small fire

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B: Explosion

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C: Industrial fire

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D: Large bush fire

Question 9

The fire signal on a ship must be a continuous blast of the whistle or electrical bell for not less than ____ seconds

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A: 10

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B: 15

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C: 20

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D: None of the above

Question 10

Instructions for ‘Preparation for welding or hot work in cargo tanks’ is laid down by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate. During ongoing inspection on work

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C: At three levels for at least two places in the tank

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A: At one level for at least two places in the tank

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B: At three levels at one point close to the working area

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D: At two levels for three places in the tank

Question 11

Fire watch should be performed during and after all hot work activities

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A: true

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B: false

Question 12

In accommodation the automatic sprinklers shall come into operation within the temperature range

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B: 68 – 79

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A: 80 – 90

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C: 56 – 67

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D: 48 – 55

Question 13

The lowest temperature at which the heat from the combustion of a burning vapor is capable of producing vapor to enable combustion but not sustaining is

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B: Flashpoint

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A: Ignition point

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C: Fire point

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D: None of the above

Question 14

In a mixture of flammable vapor and air, if there is too much vapor and not enough air to support combustion, we say the mixture is

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A: Too rich

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B: Over concentrated

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C: Too lean

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D: Saturated

Question 15

When is it required for portable carbon dioxide fire extinguishers to be recharged?

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D: whenever used for demo or to fight fire onboard ships

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A: at least once each year

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B: each time the vessel dry docks

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C: when the charged weight decreased by 50%

Question 16

What is the minimum number of portable fire extinguishers that must be carried on ships of 100 GRT and above ?

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B: 5

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A: 3

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C: 9

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D: 7

Question 17

In tankers sufficient foam concentration shall be supplied to ensure at least _____ min of foam generation in tankers fitted with an inert gas installation

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B: 20 minutes

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A: 10 minutes

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C: 30 minutes

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D: 40 minutes

Question 18

To operate the fire extinguisher, the acronym PASS is often used to help us remember to

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A: Pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, squeeze the handle and sweep at the base of the fire

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B: Pass by the fire, activate the fire alarm, select the proper extinguisher, shoot at the base of the fire

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C: Pull the alarm, alert the response team, shut down the power sources, secure the area

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D: Pass by the fire, activate the sprinkler system, seal fire area from oxygen, stop unauthorized entry

Question 19

The best form of protection against fire is ______

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C: Prevention

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A: Cure

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B: Hose reel

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D: Fire extinguisher

Question 20

Fire hoses shall have a length of at least 10m , but not more than ___ in machinery space

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A: 15 m

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B: 20 m

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C: 25 m

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D: None of above

Question 21

If a fixed foam fire fighting system is not of the premix type , a sample of the foam liquid must be tested by

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D: The manufacturer, or his authorized representative

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A: Coast Guard inspection officer

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B: The safetyman aboard the unit

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C: The designated person-in-charge of the unit

Question 22

Below is a list of fire extinguisher types matched with surfaces on which they can be used? Which is the incorrect option

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B: Class B – Plastics, polyethylene, Styrofoams

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A: Class A – Cloth, paper and rubber

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C: Class C – Wiring, fuse boxes, electrical equipment and computers

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D: Class D – Combustible metals such as magnesium, potassium and sodium

Question 23

Carbon-di-oxide (CO2) release alarm is fitted outside the engine room

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B: false

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A: true

Question 24

Class A divisions formed by bulk heads and constructedwith steel or other equipment material and suitably stiffened

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A: true

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B: false

Question 25

Flammability means

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A: That burns below 37.5 deg C / 100 deg F

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B: any fuel that can burn

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C: Both

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D: none

Question 26

CO2 portable extinguisher fitted in accommodation should have ______ of liquid

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C: 4.5 kg

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A: 2.5kg

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B: 3.5 kg

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D: 5.5 kg

Question 27

During a fire, the means of communication

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D: All of the above

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A: Messengers

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B: Telephones

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C: Walkie-Talkie

Question 28

Who has the authority to pull the fire alarm after discovering a fire on the worksite

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B: Anyone who has seen a fire can activate the fire alarm

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A: Only Mater can activate the fire alarm

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C: only the fire safety officer activates the fire alarm

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D: only the crew can activate the fire alarm

Question 29

What is the maintenance schedule for a sprinkler system onboard

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C: Weekly & yearly

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A: Monthly

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B: Quarterly

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D: Half yearly

Question 30

Which ship shall be provided with international shore connection for supply of water as extinguishing media

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B: All ships of 500 GRT and upward

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A: Tankers

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C: Passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers

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D: Passenger ships of 100 GRT and upward

Refresher Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (REPFF) (Set 1)

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