Refresher FPFF Exit Exam Questions and Answers (RFPFF): Set 3

Here are your questions with the answers added:

1. A carbon dioxide fire extinguisher is required to be recharged if the weight loss exceeds what percentage of the weight of the charge?
   a. One percent
   b. Five percent
   c. Seven percent
   d. Ten percent •
   Answer: d. Ten percent
2. Fire hydrant valves on a crude oil tanker shall be isolated from the crude oil washing system by
   a. Spade blanks
   b. Face blanks
   c. Non-return valves
   d. Automatic closing valves
   Answer: a. Spade blanks
3. How do you operate a portable CO2 fire extinguisher?
   a. Point the horn down
   b. Turn the cylinder upside-down
   c. Break the rupture disc
   d. Pull pin, squeeze grip. •
   Answer: d. Pull pin, squeeze grip
4. All portable fire extinguishers must be capable of being
   a. Carried by hand to a fire •
   b. Carried or rolled to a fire
   c. Recharged in the field
   d. Used on class HB” fires
   Answer: a. Carried by hand to a fire
5. Recharging a previously used cartridge-operated dry chemical fire extinguisher is accomplished by
   a. Authorized fire equipment servicing personnel only
   b. Replacing the propellant cartridge and refilling it with powder •
   c. Puncturing the cartridge seal after installation
   d. Recharging the cartridge and refilling it with powder
   Answer: b. Replacing the propellant cartridge and refilling it with powder
6. Multiple fire pumps may be used for other purposes provided that one pump is
   a. On line to the fire main
   b. Kept available for use on the fire main at all times •
   c. Capable of being connected to the fire main
   d. Rated at or above 125 psi
   Answer: b. Kept available for use on the fire main at all times
7. Fire hoses should always be stowed at the fire main in a manner which will allow
   a. All sections to be quickly connected
   b. The nozzle end to be run out to the fire
   c. All sections to be quickly drained
   d. The nozzle and fittings to be easily and quickly inspected
   Answer: b. The nozzle end to be run out to the fire
8. What is the most vulnerable part of the fire main system?
   a. The fire pumps
   b. Exposed hard piping
   c. The hydrant valves
   d. The fire hose •
   Answer: d. The fire hose
9. In what location MUST a duplicate fire control plan be located?
   a. Gangway
   b. Engine Room
   c. Crew Mess
   d. Chief Mate’s Office
   Answer: a. Gangway
10. A vessel’s fire control plan shall be.
    a. Posted every 150 feet along the most continuous deck on the vessel
    b. Permanently posted for the guidance of ship’s officers.
    c. Given to each crew member in booklet form.
    d. Translated into three languages: English, French and Spanish.
    Answer: b. Permanently posted for the guidance of ship’s officers
11. The muster list shows each rig hand’s muster station, his duties during abandonment, basic instructions, and.
    a. All emergency signals
    b. Instructions for lowering the survival craft
    c. The time each weekly drill will be held
    d. Work schedule
    Answer: a. All emergency signals
12. Which of the following statements is true concerning fire hose stations used in the engine room of a tanker or cargo vessel?
    a. It must be marked in red letters two inches high
    b. National Standard fire hose coupling threads shall be used having 9 threads per inch for 2 1/2-inch hose and 7 1/2 threads per inch for 1 1/2-inch hose.
    c. In heavy weather, the hose may be removed temporarily from the hydrant.
    Answer: b. National Standard fire hose coupling threads shall be used
13. A fireman’s outfit carried onboard cargo vessels, must have a.
    a. Canister-type gas mask
    b. Fresh-air breathing apparatus
    c. Self-contained breathing apparatus •
    d. Combustible gas indicator
    Answer: c. Self-contained breathing apparatus
14. The international shore connection.
    a. Allows hook up of firefighting water from shore facilities •
    b. Satisfies pollution prevention requirements
    c. Allows emergency use of the fire main for de-ballasting
    d. Permits discharge of waste oil to shore facilities
    Answer: a. Allows hook up of firefighting water from shore facilities
15. Automatic fire dampers in ventilation systems are operated by use of.
    a. Heat or smoke detectors
    b. CO2 system pressure switches
    c. Remotely operated valves
    d. Fusible links
    Answer: d. Fusible links
16. If passengers are on board when an abandon ship drill is carried out, they should.
    a. Take part
    b. Watch
    c. Go to their quarters
    d. Stay out of the way and do what they want
    Answer: a. Take part
17. The locker or space containing the self-contained breathing apparatus must be.
    a. Located in close proximity to the bridge
    b. Equipped with battery powered emergency lighting
    c. Marked “SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS” •
    Answer: c. Marked “SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS”
18. Which type of extinguisher is hard to recharge onboard?
    a. CO2
    b. DCP
    c. FOAM
    d. WATER TYPE
    Answer: a. CO2
19. What is the duration of EEBD?
    a. 05 mins
    b. 8 mins
    c. 12 mins
    d. 10 mins
    Answer: a. 05 mins
20. What action should be taken immediately after a fire has been extinguished?
    a. They are liable to spontaneous combustion
    b. They are not a hazard
    c. They are not a hazard unless ignited
    d. They generate their own oxygen when ignited and difficult to extinguish
    Answer: d. They generate their own oxygen when ignited and difficult to extinguish
21. There are two disadvantages to CO2 when used as a total flooding firefighting agent. One of them is extinguishing concentration will not support human life and
    a. The lack of cooling effect on heated materials
    b. It breaks down under extreme heat to form poisonous gases
    c. It cannot be used in a dead ship situation without electrical power available to CO2 pump
    d. There is no effect on class A fire even in an enclosed space
    Answer: a. The lack of cooling effect on heated materials
22. Foam tends to extinguish fire by
    a. Chemically absorbing oxygen
    b. Smothering the burning material
    c. Releasing large amount of CO2
    d. None of the above
    Answer: b. Smothering the burning material
23. If restricted visibility is encountered in an accommodation fire, you would
    a. Carry a torch
    b. Stand up straight to keep your head above the smoke
    c. Use of a fan to blow the smoke and flames
    d. Rig lifelines to assist a retreat
    Answer: d. Rig lifelines to assist a retreat
24. Firefighters should come back from the area
    a. After 10 mins of firefighting
    b. Upon instruction from another firefighter
    c. Upon hearing the warning sound from SCBA
    d. None of the above
    Answer: c. Upon hearing the warning sound from SCBA
25. In portable fire extinguishers, PASS stands for
    a. Pass, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
    b. Pass, Aim, Shut, Sit
    c. Pass, At, Sure, Speed
    d. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
    Answer: d. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
26. The color coding of a portable extinguisher is
    a. Signal Red
    b. Blue
    c. Black
    Answer: a. Signal Red
27. Automatic CO2 release system is for which space?
    a. Accommodation
    b. Main Deck
    c. Engine Room
    d. None of the above
    Answer: c. Engine Room
28. In which language is the FIRE CONTROL PLAN written onboard?
    a. French
    b. English
    c. Spanish
    d. Any local language
    Answer: b. English
29. Class-A fire extinguisher is best used on?
    a. Solids
    b. Liquids
    c. Gas
    d. Metals
    Answer: a. Solids
30. What is the maximum weight of a portable fire extinguisher?
    a. 16 Kg
    b. 25 Kg
    c. 12 Kg
    d. 23 Kg
    Answer: a. 16 Kg