FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE-FIGHTING (273 Questions)

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1. How many types of fire extinguishers are there?

a. 4
b. 5
c. 6
d. 7

2. If the fire is growing and might block your way out you should...
a. Find the nearest fire extinguisher and use it.
b. Panic and lose track of what is going on.
c. Evacuate the building immediately.
d. Call your friends to confirm dinner plans.

3. In order to put out a fire you should aim the water fire extinguisher
a. Down from above the fire.
b. At the bottom and circle around the fire.
c. At the base of the fire and sweep back and forth.
d. In the middle of the flame.

4. When water is sprayed on to an oil fire the fire will.

a. Go out
b. Smoulder
c. Rage
d. Spread
5. A fire needs what to burn
a. Fuel
b. Heat
c. Flame
d. Smoke
6. Fire extinguishers are classified by
a. The type of fire they are used on
b. Size of the fire to put out
c. The temperature of fire
d. The color of the fire

7. Fire extinguishers are rated

a. Type A
b. Type B
c. Type C
d. Type D
e. All of the above

8. The three elements of the fire triangle are:

a. Water, a heat source, and fuel
b. Oxygen, water, and fuel
c. Oxygen, fuel, and a heat source

9. An "A" class fire is fueled by:

a. Wood, paper, cloth, trash, plastics
b. Flammable liquids: gasoline, oil, grease, acetone
c. Electrical: energized electrical equipment

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10. A "B" class fire is fueled by:
a. Wood, paper, cloth, trash, plastics
b. Flammable liquids: gasoline, oil, grease, acetone
c. Electrical: energized electrical equipment
11. A "C" class fire is fueled by:
a. Wood, paper, cloth, trash, plastics
b. Flammable Gases: natural gas, hydrogen, propane, butane
c. Electrical: energized electrical equipment

12. During a fire emergency, you should close all doors behind you to slow the spread of a fire.
a. True
b. False

13. Fire extinguishers must be checked at least once a month.

a. True
b. False

14. During a fire, if you don't know how to use a fire extinguisher you should try to figure it out
so you can put the fire out.
a. True
b. False

15. The PASS method stands for?

a. Pull, Aim, Squirt, Sweep
b. Pick up, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
c. Pull, Activate, Squeeze, Sweep
d. None of the above

16. Class B fire extinguishers are used to put out combustible metal and metal alloy fires.
a.True
b. False

17. At what point do you sound the fire alarm?

a. After you try to extinguish it
b. As soon as you see it
c. After talking with your supervisor
d. After you grab all tools from the site

18. The area you must assemble in the event of the fire is called:
a. The Fire Safety Meeting Spot
b. There is no specific name
c. The primary Muster Station
d. The supervisor’s office

19. Water fire extinguishers have a _____ located above them?

a. Red colored band
b. Blue colored band
c. Black colored band
d. Green Colored band

20. When fighting an electrical fire, which of the following should not be used?
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 a. Water Fire Extinguisher
b. Foam Fire Extinguisher
c. Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher
d. Neither A nor B should be used

21. The Golden rule for Fire Fighting is

a. Fire, Inform, Restrict and Extinguish.
b. Find, Inform, Restrict and Extinguish.
c. Find, Inform, Reinforce, and Establish.

22) Class “K” fire involves High Fatty Oils

a. True
b. False

23) Static Electricity is the electricity produced on dissimilar materials through physical
Contact and separation.

a.True
b. False

24 What is the maintenance schedule for a sprinkler system on board?

a) Monthly
b) Quarterly
c) Weekly & yearly
d) Half –yearly

25 Tick which of the following can be potential sources of Fire.

a. Un Controlled Smoking
b. Over loaded electrical point
c. Oil leaks
d. All the above

26 What are the yearly checks for Dry Chemical Powder system on Tankers?
a. Moisture & humidity
b. Inspect visually components, verify pressure regulator & agitate DCP
c. Open/close valves for pump
d. Check gauges

27 What are SOLAS & FSS Code General requirement for Fire Detection and Alarms?
a. Audible and visual alarm to initiate in Bridge & CCR
b. Monitor atmosphere with portable instruments
c. Gas detection equipment should be tested & calibrated readily
d. As per chapter 16 FSS Code.

28 The vapours given out by the oil when mixed with air burn
a. False
b. True

29 What is the minimal information to be available at the Central Control Station/ Bridge?
a. Fire Detection Panel
b. Fire door status
c. Total flooding system status
d. None of the above
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30 The Continuous burning of Fire is represented in fire square by addition of
a.Chain Supply
b.Chain reaction
c.Chain inhibition
d.Chain Prevention

31 What are the additional requirements on tankers for Fire Fighting?

a. Fixed firefighting system
b. Deluge system
c. Sprinkler systems on Life Boats
d. Emergency towing arrangements

32 Auto Ignition is
a. The ignition of flammable material with the assistance of oxygen
b. The ignition of flammable material without the assistance of an external source of
ignition.
c. The ignition initiated due to hot work.

33 Flammability is the ability of a substance to burn

a.True
b. False
34 Mixing of two chemicals can produce chemical heat energy
a.True
b. False
35 Tool falling down from height to tank bottom plate can create a source of ignition.

a.True
b.False

36 Conduction is the transfer of heat by direct contact between the particles of solid

a.True
b.False

37 Radiation is transfer of heat through the physical movement of particles from hotter
to colder zone.

a.True
b.False

38 Smoking is a fire hazard because the temperature of burning Cigarette is 500

degCentigrade.

a.True
b.False

39 Metal fire is classified as Class “C” fire.

a.True
b.False

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40 Class “B” fire involves liquids.
a.True
b.False

41 Noncombustible materials are those when heated up to 7500 C will

neither burn or give off flammable vapours in sufficient quantity
forself ignition

a.True
b.False

42 Dirty waste, rags, sawdust and other rubbish soaked with oil are
dangerous if left lying about.

True
b.False

43 The method of extinguishing fire by removal of fuel is called

a. Starvation
b. Smothering
c. Cooling
d. Inhibition

44 What permission to be taken from concerned safety officer prior to undertaking

any hot work?
a. Hot work permit
b. Cold work permit
c. Enclosed space entry permit
d. Working aloft permit

45 Substances that can be used for extinguishing fires onboard are:

a. Water
b. Foam
c. Carbon dioxide
d. All of the above

46 The containment and subsequent extinguishing of small fires will depend on following
factors:
a. Location and type of fire
b. Number and availability of extinguishing agents
c. Quick thinking and training of fire-fighters
d. All of the above

47 The High pressure fixed CO2 system extinguishes the fire by

a. Starvation
b. Smothering
c. Cooling
d. None of the above

48 Emergency pump should have a capacity of not less than …………. of the required capacity
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 a.30%
b. 40%
c. 50%
d. 60%

49 Total weight of a portable extinguisher should be less than

a. 20 kgs.
b. 25.5 kgs.
c. 30 kgs.
d. 35 kgs.

50 The method of extinguishing fire by limitation of oxygen is known as

a. Starvation
b. Smothering
c. Cooling
d. Inhibition

51 The method by which fire will spread are:

a. Conduction
b. Convection
c. Radiation
d. All of above

52 Fire of carbonaceous substances in known as

a. Class A Fire
b. Class B Fire
C. Class C Fire
d. Class D Fire

53 Fixed Firefighting system for engine room?

a. DCP
b. CO2
c. Inert Gas
d. Nitrogen

54 NOT a part of fire triangle

a. Fuel
b. Heat
c. Electricity
d. Air

55 Main Fire Pump is located

a. On main deck
b. At the fire station
c. In the Engine Room
d. In the Steering flat

56 To fight an electric fire you would use

a. Dry powder
b. Steam jet
c. Water spray
d. Special Foam

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 57 Means for forcing water out of a portable extinguisher
a. CO2 Cartridge
b. A pump
c. Chemical cartridge
d. Nitrogen cartridge

58 High expansion foam system is suitable for fighting fires in

a. Accommodation
b. Cargo holds
c. Deck of a ship
d. Engine Room

59 Which of the following is provided for connecting to shore water supply?

a. Foam tank
b. Fixed Foam System
c. Fire hydrant
d. International shore connection

60 The emergency fire pump on a ship is located

a. At the poop deck
b. Inside the Engine room
c. Outside the Engine room
d. At the boat deck

61 What is used in case the fire in the engine room becomes out of control?
a. Portable fire extinguisher
b. Non-portable fire extinguisher
c. Fixed fire extinguishing system
d. Fire pumps and hoses

62 Which one of the following will be used first on a fire in the engine room?
a. Portable fire extinguisher
b. Fire Blanket
c. Fixed fire extinguishing system
d. Fire pumps and hoses

68. In a smoke filled alleyway where will the cleanest air be found, and how should you
proceed out
a) Near to the deck, crawl out keeping your face as near to the deck as possible.
b) Towards the upper part, stand as tall as possible and walk out.
c) It will be the same in all parts, therefore I would just leave as quickly as possible
d) Sit and wait for the rescue party.

69 .What action should be taken first when discovering a fire on board?

a) Go to your emergency muster station
b) Look for the nearest fire extinguisher.
c) Go to your cabin and gather your belongings.
d) Activate a fire alarm and look for the nearest extingiusher
70. Which of these fire extinguishing media is preferred to fight a fire in an electrical installation
(e.g. the main switchboard)?

a.Sprinkler.
b.Water fog
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c.Powder.
dFoam.
71. What is the minimum number of portable fire extinguishers that must be carried on ships of
1000 GRT and above?
a)3
b)5
c)9
d)7

72. You are carrying out a search in a smoke filled compartment wearing BA. At what stage should
you start to make your way out of the compartment?
a)Regularly check your pressure gauge and note how much air you used to reach your work
area. Start to return when you have this amount left plus a reasonable reserve
b)Wait for the appropriate signal on your safety line as the personnel outside will be keeping a
track of the time you have spent inside.
c)15 minutes after starting to use the set as this leaves you with five minutes air left.
d)Wait until the BA set warning whistle sounds.

73. If you were put in charge of a fire team what is the minimum number of men wearing BA sets
that you would allow to enter a smoke filled compartment?
a)3 men
b)2 men
c)1 man
d) 4 men

74. Where in accommodation spaces shall smoke detectors be located? (SOLAS II-2/13.2.2)
a)In stairways, corridors and escape routes
b) Near ventilation ducts throughout the accommodation spaces
c) In mess rooms, public lounges and other public rooms .
d) In all crew and passenger cabins

75. What class of fire when oil is burning on the deck on a oil tanker
a)Class A
b)Class D
c)Class C
d)Class B

76.Welding and use of open flames on board tankers( without COW and IGS) in operation are
subject to regulations laid down by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate (Norwegian Ship Control
Legislation - NSCL). Which of the listed requirements regarding washing and gas freeing before hot
work in cargo tanks corresponds to these regulations? (NSCL 22/1294/4).

a)Hatches to not adjacent tanks which has not been cleaned or inerted shall be kept open
during work.
b)One type approved explosimeter shall be used for gas measuring.
Gas measuring can be carried out by all deck officers.
c)All cargo tanks, pump rooms and cofferdams shall be examined by type approved two
explosimeters.
77. 'Fire Triangle' must be present. These are heat, air and?
a)Flame
b)Spark
c) Electricity
d) Fuel
78. What is the inherent danger in welding/cutting in piping containing freon?
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 a)Development of nitrous gases?
b)Depletion of oxygen in the air?
c)Depletion of the ozone layer?
d)Development of explosive gases

79. What is the general requirement for the closing mechanism of ventilators on a ship other than
one carrying more than 36 passengers?

a)Only a manual closing mechanism is allowed.

b)Closing must be possible from outside the space being ventilated.
c)To be remotely controlled from the central fire control panel.
d)Automatic closure of ventilators is required.

80. On all UMS operated vessels and also on most other vessels the engine room is equipped with
fire detectors. What requirements of testing and checking of the detectors to be observed?
a)When testing detectors by suitable equipment (smoke and heat) check that the sensors
self controlling system, e.g. a flashing control light etc. is functioning.
b)Check the detector with heat and/or smoke (in accordance instruction in its instruction
book)
c)Check that the actual detector is giving appropriate signals to the central and that all
electric connections are in good order.

81. Apart from red, what other colour is frequently used for a CO2 extinguisher?

a)Light blue
b)Green
c)Black
d)Yellow
82 .The engine room is equipped with regular fire hoses and nozzles. What is important to observe
when using water forfire fighting in the engine room?
a)Water may short circuit electrical installation and may be a threat to the personnel
operating the fire hose as well as to electrical equipment itself.
b)Water has a clear limitation in fighting an oil fire.
c)To reduce the negative effect of water in an engine room, the spraying function to be used.
The spray function will also give the personnel operating the fire hose good shelter against
heat.
d) All the mentioned alternatives.
83. What is the requirements to ventilation ducts of more than 2 metrEs in length (ships other than
passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers)? (SOLAS II-2/16.1)

a) They must be fabricated of fire-resistant material

b) They shall be isolated from any combustible material
c) They shall have lining of non-combustible insulating material
d)They must be fabricated of non-combustible material
84. At what percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere is it possible to have a fire?
a)At 21%
b)Above 8%
c)At 100%
d)Below 4%
85. What is the main advantage of a Positive Pressure Breathing apparatus?
a)It ensures a constant supply of air.
b)The positive pressure makes it easier to breath when working hard.
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 c)If the face mask has a leak toxic fumes/smoke would still not enter the mask.
d)It is less complicated and cheaper than the demand type BA se
86. A particular vessel is equipped with the possibility to insert CO2 in the scavenging air belt in
case of uncontrolled fire. What are the action to be taken in case of fire in the scavenging air belt?
a)Reduce the RPM waiting for the fire to burn out, during continuous monitoring of
condition.
b)Continue running the engine on regular speed inserting CO2 awaiting the fire to burn out.
c)Continue running the engine on regular speed waiting for the fire to burn out, during
continuous monitoring of condition.
d)Reduce the RPM to reduce the scavenge air temperature. When the temperature is
reduced and in case the fire is not extinguished by itself, insert carefully CO2.
87. How many emergency sources are required for fire-detection and fire-alarm systems? (SOLAS
II-2
)Two/13.1.3)
a
b)None
c)One
d)Three
88. What is the minimum number of fireman's outfits that should be carried on a cargo ship?
a)2
b)3
c)4
d)1

89. Instructions for 'Preparation for welding or hot work in cargo tanks' is laid down by the
Norwegian Maritime Directorate. Which of the following requirements regarding welding or hot
work corresponds to these instructions?
a)There shall be two stand by watchmen on the watch with walkie-talkie communication.
b)An officer shall always attend the first entry after tank cleaning and gas freeing.
c)In case of hot work, the work party shall always consist of 3 men.
d)Before the tank is entered, lifeline, rescue harness and compressed air apparatus shall be
ready at the relevant hatch.
90. What is the requirement for stopping arrangements for power-ventilated accommodation
spaces, cargo compartments, machinery spaces, service spaces and control stations (ships other
than passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers)? (SOLAS II-2/16.10)
a)To be remote by controlled from central fire control panel
b)Only manually operated stopping arrangement allowed
c)Must be capable of being stopped from an easily accessible position outside the space
being served
d)Automatic closure controlled by the ship's fixed fire-detection and alarm system
91. How is the activation of any detector or manually operated call point of fixed fire- detection and
fire-alarm systems to be indicated? (SOLAS II-2/13.1.4)
a. By all the indication methods listed
b. By visual and audible signal at the control panel and indicating units
c. By alarm signals at the bridge and engine room control panels
d. By sounding the ship's fire alarm signal in crew accommodation and service spaces
92. A vessel where the engine personnel are in charge of all technical installations on board are due
for a voyage to a cold climate area. Are any special precautions to be implemented with regard to
fire line/pumps and use of same?

a. All the mentioned alternatives.

b. Implement special routines for starting fire pumps (e.g. local start/stop operation) to avoid
the pumps are started due by a mistake, resulting in filling up the system unnecessarily.

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 c. Instruct the personnel in routines to prepare the fire line system, e.g. closing all branches
and the consequences of not draining the system after use.
d. Drain all fire lines in areas that may be exposed to freezing temperature.
93. On passenger ships it is required to keep fire main pressed up, means under pressure all the
time. If fire breaks out one has to go fire hose , uncoil it, and open the fire hydrant and direct the
water on fire. The statement is
True
False
Do not know
94. While the vessel is in a Red Sea port during August loading/discharging a hydrocarbon cargo,
should the air suction for the accommodation be:
a. Closed down all together.
b. Recirc. full open, fresh air intake closed.
c. A mixture of both.
d. Placed on full recirculation.
95. What is the minimum number of fireman's outfits that must be provided on a tanker?
a. 3
b. 1
c. 4
d. 2
96. At what time shall automatic sprinkler, fire-detection and alarm systems be capable of
immediate operation? (SOLAS II-2/12.1.1)
a. When there are no competent officers and fire watch on duty
b. At all times
c. During navigation
d. Nighttime only

97. To sustain fire the oxygen should be in the atmosphere

a. 21% always in the atmosphere
b. Min 11% in the atmosphere
c. The percentage of oxygen does not matter.
98. When a fire breaks out in the accommodation, cargo holds or on deck, who is in charge of the
fire fighting operations?
a. The officer on duty
b. The first person arriving at the scene
c. The Chief Officer
d. The Captain
99. In case, each hydrant is not fitted with hose and nozzles, what is the requirement? (SOLAS II-
2/4.6.1)
a. Complete interchangeability of hose couplings and nozzles
b. Hoses and nozzles for each hydrant to be available at the fire stations
c. At each fire station, sufficient number of hoses with nozzles for the hydrants in the area
shall be available
d. Hoses with fixed nozzles to be kept ready for use in conspicuous positions near the
hydrants
100. What class of fire involves liquids?
a. Class A fire
b. Class B fire
c. Class D fire
d. Class C fire
101. If circumstances permit, how should low expansion foam be applied to oil burning in the
bulkhead of the engine room?
a. The foam should be aimed at about 45 degrees upwards so that it can drop onto the fire

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b. The foam should be aimed at the bulkhead behind the fire and allowed to spread out slowly
over the fire.
c. The applicator should be used in a sweeping motion to spread the foam over the surface.
d. The foam should be applied to the centre of the fire.
102. Which of these portable fire extinguishers are found on the Bridge, in the Radio Room and in
the Engine Control Room, because they are extremely effective with fires involving live electrical
and electronic equipment?
a. Dry Chemical - Dry Powder.
b. Foam.
c. A.F.F.F.
d. Carbon Dioxide (CO2).
103. What setting,are firefighters use on their nozzle?
a. Fountain.
b. Jet.
c. Stream.
d. Spray.
104. Which of these fire extinguishing media is most effective against an open oil fire?
a. High expansion foam
b. Powder.
c. Water.
d. Low expansion
105.What is the correct location of portable firefighting equipment during loading/discharging
operations?
a. One fire hose and one powder extinguisher forward of the manifold area?
b. One fire hose forward and aft of the manifold, and portable fire extinguisher near to ships
manifold?
c. On the forecastle and poop deck?
d. Not necessary to locate portable firefighting equipment near to the manifold?
106. Which fire-fighting equipment is most efficient and with least side effects in case of a large fire
in the engine room?
a. Central foam extinguishing system
b. Powder extinguishing system
c. Central gas extinguishing system and/or water fog.
d. Sprinkler system
107. What is the class of electrical fire ?
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
None of the above

108. On a UMS classed vessel the high pressure fuel pipes are covered with steel flexible shrouds
with drainage. What is the main purpose of the protection?
a. To protect personnel from high temp surface.
b. To collect minor oil leakage.
c. To protect the pipes against mechanical damage.
d. In case of bursting pipe, to avoid oil spray hitting adjacent high heat surfaces of exhaust
pipes etc.
109.Is there any conditions that influent on the efforts when organizing the fire fighting?

a. Where the fire break out, how many squads there is left, the strength of the fire, the ships
mobility, what is burning and communication
b. Where the fire break out, the ships mobility, distance to the fire station and the size of the
fire brigade
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 c. Distance to the fire station and the size of the fire brigade, what is burning, possibility to get
water
d. Where the fire break out, how many squads there is left, what is burning, distance to the fire
station
110. Fuel oil from a leaking fuel pipe has been collected in a drip tray under the boiler furnace. The
oil is suddenly ignited by a back flash from the boiler burner. The boiler room is manned and the
person present has the choice of various extinguishers. The fire is purely a surface fire. What would
be the preferable extinguisher?
a. Foam
b. Powder
c. Water
d. Any of the mentioned alternatives
111. In accommodation the automatic sprinklers shall come into operation within the temperature
range: (SOLAS II-2/12.2.4)
a. 80 - 90
b. 68 - 79
c. 56 - 67
d. 48 - 55
112 . Where can ships' officers find information about the ship's fire protection arrangements, fire
detection and extinguishing equipment?
a. In permanently exhibited fire plans.
b. In permanently exhibited muster lists.
c. In the wheel house.
d. In a special instruction folder at all fire control stations.
113. Which of the following statements does not apply to fire doors in main vertical zone bulkheads
and stairway enclosures in passenger ships?
a. They can have hold back hooks not subject to control station release providing the
emergency plan details a person to close them.
b. They shall be capable of being closed from a control station unless they are normally closed.
c. They shall be of the self closing type.
d. If normally locked they do not have to be self-closing
114. A self-contained Breathing Apparatus should contain at least 1200 litters of air. How long
should this last a normal person who is not carrying out hard work?
a. 60 minutes
b. 30 minutes
c. 15 minutes
d. 45 minutes
115. What is the number one job for the ship management team when fire break out?
a. The ship management team must fight the fire and then call the fire squads
b. The ship management team must organize the fire squads and then the squads have to
rescue missing personal
c. The ship management team and the crew must evacuate the ship
d. The ship management team must call the nearest fire brigade and police station

116. In pump rooms and pipe tunnels 'flameproof' electric light fittings are generally fitted. This
means that:
a. The electrical supply will disconnect automatically in cases of fire?
b. Even if fire occurs, it will not consume the fitting?
c. Gas may enter, but even if an explosion takes place the fittings is so strong that the
explosion will be contained within it and will not be blow out?
d. The fitting is completely gastight and no gas can enter into contact with the bulb and
electric connections?
117) The fire protection provided for the propulsion motor and generator of a diesel electric drive
vessel is usually a
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 a. Fixed foam extinguisher
b. fixed CO2 system
c. Steam smothering system
d. carbon tetrachloride extinguishing system
118) The most common cooling agent used for fighting fires on tank vessels is
a) CO2
b) flue gas
c) water
d) steam smothering
119) A disadvantage of using CO2 for firefighting is that
a. They are not effective on class "C" fires
b. They are not effective on class "B" fires
c.. The cylinders are regulated pressure vessels
dThe CO2 does not cool the fire
120) There are two disadvantages to CO2 when used as a total flooding firefighting agent. One of
these is the limited quantity available and the other is
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 the
CO2 pump
d) There is no effect on a class "A" fire even in an enclosed space
121) A fire extinguishing product produced by first mixing a foam concentrate with water to
produce a foam solution, then mixing the foam solution with air is termed
a) Light water
b) Halon 1301
c) Chemical foam
d) Mechanical foam
122) The piece of equipment shown in the illustration is used in conjunction with a fire hose to
produce which of the listed fire extinguishing agents?
a) Chemical foam
b) Low velocity fog
c) Mechanical foam
d) High velocity fog
123) A safety outlet is provided on the CO2 discharge piping to prevent
a) Over pressurization of the space being flooded
b) Rupture of cylinder due to temperature increase
c) Over pressurization of the CO2 discharge piping
d) Flooding of a space where personnel are present

124) Each fire pump on a cargo ship must have a pressure gauge located
a) At the pump discharge
b) at the manifold connection
c) At each fire station discharge
d) at the pump station
125) Which of the listed firefighting agents and associated applications provide the largest
shielding effect for the fire fighter?
a) Straight stream of water
b) Light water and foam mixture
c) Low velocity water fog
d) Carbon dioxide interface
126) One of the uses for low velocity fog is to
a) Help produce mechanical foam
b) Break apart class "A" combustibles
c) Sweep burning liquids overboard
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 d) Act as a heat shield to protect the fire fighter
127) Fire extinguishers designated by the Roman numerals I and II are
a) Portable units
b) semi-portable units
c) fixed systems
d) compact systems
128) Low velocity water fog is used in firefighting as a
a) cooling agent
b) smothering agent
c) barrier against radiant heat
d) All of the above
129) Which of the firefighting foams listed would require the mechanical mixing of air and foam
concentrate?
a) Protein foam
b) Synthetic and alcohol foams
c) Aqueous film forming foam (AFFF)
d) All of the above
130) A fuel/air mixture below the lower explosive limit is too
a) Rich to burn
b) lean to burn
c) cool to burn
d) dense to burn
131) The fire hydrant outlet may be positioned from the horizontal to any position pointing
a) 45° upward
b) vertically upward
c) 90° upward
d) vertically downward
132) Water fog is an effective fire extinguishing agent because it
a) has a great cooling ability
b) Will completely remove toxic fumes from the air
c) Will completely remove combustible vapors from the air
d) Does not leave a harmful residue on electrical machinery
133) Immediately after extinguishing a fire with CO2, it is advisable to
a) Use all CO2 available to cool the surrounding area
b) Standby with water or other agents
c) Thoroughly ventilate the space of CO2
d) Jettison all burning materials
134) Each fire hydrant is required to have at least one spanner wrench and at least one
a) Hose rack or reel
b) all-purpose nozzle
c) foam applicator
d) pick axe
135) The size of the fire hydrant hose connections must be either 1.5 inches or
a) 1 inch
b) 2.5 inches
c) 3 inches
d) 3.5 inches
136) Heavy smoke is observed to be issuing from the partially open door of the paint locker, the
FIRST firefighting attack should be to
a) Leave the door and vents open, but release the CO2 flooding system
b) Open the door to evaluate the extent of the fire
c) Enter and use a portable extinguisher
d) Enter and use a portable extinguisher

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137) In the event of a fire, automatic activation of a fixed CO2 extinguishing system can result in
which of the following areas?
a) Machinery space
b) paint locker
c) cargo hold
d) NONE of the above
138) Where foam extinguishing systems are provided on a ship, each machinery flat in the
protected space must have a/an
a) coaming
b) fire sensor
c) alarm
d) drain
139) The use of which fire extinguishing agent involves covering the burning surface by deflecting
the agent from a bulkhead to avoid undue agitation?
a) Foam
b) CO2
c) DCP
d) Halon 1301
140) Which of the following statements concerning Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) is correct?
a) AFFF can be used effectively on live electrical equipment.
b) AFFF can be used to extinguish combustible metal fires.
c) AFFF may be used in a joint attack with dry chemical.
d) AFFF is an effective chain breaking agent similar to Halon.
141) Which of the listed firefighting agents produces a buoyant blanket to separate the burning
vapors from air?
a) CO2
b) Low expansion foam
c) Water fog
d) Steam
142) If a fixed foam firefighting system on a MODU is not of the premix type, a sample of the foam
liquid must be tested by
a) Coast Guard inspection officer
b) The safety man aboard the unit
c) The designated person-in-charge of the unit
d) The manufacturer, or his authorized representative
143) When a fire occurs in a ruptured oil cargo tank, caused by an explosion or collision, the best
firefighting agent to use is
a) Water
b) CO2
c) Foam
d) Carbon tetrachloride
144) What is the percentage of oxygen in a typical sample of uncontaminated air?
a) 12
b) 15
c) 18
d) 21
145) The Upper Explosive Limit (UEL) of a mixture of flammable vapors and air, is defined as
a) The concentration above which just enough flammable vapor exists to produce an
explosion
b) The concentration above which the mixture is too rich to burn
c) The percentage of flammable vapor by volume in the air sufficient to create an
explosion
d) The percentage of oxygen present in the air sufficient to support combustion
146) A fire is considered "under control" when
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 a) All hands are at their fire stations
b) All firefighting equipment is at the scene
c) The fixed systems are activated
d) The fire is contained and no longer spreading
147) Most fire and explosions occur in a fuel tank
a) During fueling when the fuel first strikes the tank bottom
b) During fueling when fuel strikes fuel already in the tank
c) When underway as the fuel is moved by wave action
d) Shortly after fueling when fuel vapors are released and accumulated
148) Spontaneous combustion is a result of
a) An outside heat source heating a substance unit it ignites
b) Conduction of heat through a wall of material to the substance
c) Chemical reactions within a substance
d) All of the above
149) To prevent the spread of fire by conduction, you should
a) Cool the bulkheads around the fire
b) Remove combustibles from direct exposure
c) Close all openings to the area
d) Shut off all electric power
150) In the event of a fire, the doors to a stair tower must be closed to prevent the spread of fire by
Radiation
Convection
Conduction
151) A fire in the paint locker would probably be
a) class A
b) class B
c) class C
d) class D
152) Fires occurring in combustible metals, such as sodium or magnesium, are classified as a
a) class A
b) class B
c) class C
d) class D
153) In which of the circumstances listed would a carbon dioxide fire extinguishing agent be most
effective?
a) Within a closed space
b) On a magnesium fire
c) At a range of 5 metres
d) As a cooling agent
154) Why is it necessary to warn engine room personnel before activating the fixed CO2 system?
a) To make them aware there is a fire
b) To let them know they should leave the engine room
c) To prevent possible injury from frostbite
d) To make them aware that ventilation will automatically stop

155) The most effective method in the use of a CO2 fire extinguisher is for the discharge to be
directed at
a) Middle of a fire
b) Top and sides of a fire
c) Base or nearest edge of a fire
d) Highest flames of a fire

155) In order to produce a high velocity water fog using an all-purpose nozzle, you must
a) Pull the nozzle handle halfway back
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 b) Push the nozzle handle completely forward
c) Insert an in-line fog applicator
d) Change to a small nozzle tip after changing the position of the nozzle handle

156) Where would you look to find out what your duties are during a fire?
a) SOLAS Regulations
b) Certificate of Inspection
c) Muster list
d) Ship's articles

157) The best means of combating an oil fire on the surface of the water surrounding a vessel tied
to the pier, is to use
a) Water fog over the fire
b) Solid water streams directly into the fire
c) Dry chemical around the fire
d) Foam directed against the vessel's side
158) Fire hose can be used for purposes other than firefighting service when
a) Used for portable water service
b) Used for drills and testing
c) Determined by the Chief Engineer
d) Approved by Master
159) The three positions of an all-purpose fire nozzle are
a) Forward: off, center: fog, back: solid stream
b) Forward: solid stream, center: fog, back: off
c) Forward: fog, center: solid stream, back: off
d) Forward: off, center: solid stream, back: fog
160. When an oil fire has been extinguished, the surface of the oil should be kept covered with foam
to prevent
a) Air from contacting the oil vapors permitting resignation
b) Boiling of the heated oil
c) Spontaneous combustion below the oil surface
d) Toxic fumes from escaping to the surface
161. When fighting an oil or gasoline fire, which of the listed fire extinguishing agents should
NEVER be sprayed directly into the fire?
a) High velocity fog
b) Dry chemical
c) Low velocity fog
d) Steam smothering
162. Fires resulting from spontaneous combustion are usually caused by the improper disposal of
a) Cigarette butts
b) Oily rags
c) Burner torches
d) Lighted matches
163. For which of the listed classes of fire combinations would carbon dioxide be most suitable as
the extinguishing agent?
A. Class "A" and class "B"
B. Class "B" and class "C"
C. Class "A" and class "C"
D. Class "C", class "D", and class "E"
164. You are wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus while fighting a fire in an enclosed
space. If sudden strong resistance to breathing is experienced, your first action should be to
____________.
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 A. tug twice on your lifeline and slow your breathing until help arrives
B. retreat immediately to outside air
C. take a deep breath and remove your apparatus for adjustment
D. give two or three strong exhalations to increase the flow through the apparatus
165. In order to discharge a CO2 portable fire extinguisher, the operator must FIRST
___________.
A. open the discharge valve
B. remove the locking pin
C. invert the CO2 extinguisher
D. squeeze the two trigger handles together
166. The best way to combat an engine room bilge fire is through the use of a_____________.
A. dry chemical extinguisher and solid stream water
B. foam extinguisher and low velocity water fog
C. foam extinguisher and solid stream water
D. foam and soda acid extinguishers
167. Which of the following procedures reduces the possibility of an interior ventilation duct fire
from rapidly spreading?
A. Having a portable CO2 ready at each duct opening.
B. Keeping the duct interior clean.
C. Having a fire hose charged at each duct opening.
D. Keeping the duct exterior clean.
168. Which of the listed fire extinguishing agent combinations is the best for simultaneous use on a
large oil fire?
A. A solid stream of water in conjunction with CO2.
B. Water fog used in conjunction with foam.
C. CO2 applied in conjunction with foam.
D. CO2 applied in conjunction with dry chemical.
169. How are solid materials kept from fouling a fire hose nozzle?
A. Using a Cadmium Chloride coating.
B. Use of inline system strainers.
C. Replacement of valve seats at each fire main station.
D. Periodic shutdown and back flush of fire main.
170. If a fire occurs in the boiler room as a result of a leaking fuel line, you should FIRST
A. notify the engineer on watch
B. isolate and secure the piping
C. throw sand on the fire
D. extinguish the fire using a combination nozzle with applicator
171. A class "D" fire would involve the burning
A. diesel oil
B. magnesium
C. dunnage
D. electrical insulation
172. The powder in a dry chemical fire extinguisher ____________.
A. is always ready for use and requires no attention
B. may cake up and fail to discharge properly if not occasionally agitated
C. deteriorates to an unusable condition within three years
D. puts out the fire with its cooling action
173. Before a shipboard fire can be declared completely out, which of the following steps is/are
essential?
A. The cause of the fire is to be known.
B. The fire area is safe for men to enter without a breathing apparatus.
C. The fire area is sufficiently cooled so that accidental skin burns will not occur.
D. All of the above.

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174. Which of the following statements describes the advantage of using a Halon fire extinguisher
versus a CO2 fire extinguisher?
A. Halon cools rather than smothers a fire.
B. Halon is more effective than CO2.
C. Halon can extinguish combustible metal fires.
D. Halon is not toxic and safe to breathe under all conditions.
175. Which of the listed fire extinguishers cannot be easily recharged aboard ship?
A. Soda acid
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Dry chemical, cartridge-operated
D. Foam
176. Which of the following statements describes how the main bank of CO2 bottles is released into
an engine room from most fixed CO2 fire extinguishing systems?
A. Manually releasing the bottles in groups of four.
B. CO2 pressure from the pilot cylinders.
C. Steel wire trigger lines provided to all bottles in the main bank.
D. Remote pull cables provided to each group of four bottles in the main bank.
177. Which of the following statements is correct concerning fixed carbon dioxide fire extinguishing
systems?
A. A separate supply of carbon dioxide must be provided for each space protected.
B. The piping shall be used for no other purpose except that it may be incorporated with the
fire-detecting system.
C. Distribution piping within the space shall be proportioned from the supply line to give
the proper throttling to the outlets.
D. All of the above.
178. The blocking open or absence of fire dampers can contribute to
A. the accumulation of explosive gases
B. faster cooling of the fire
C. the fire spreading by way of the ventilation system
D. fixed foam systems to be ineffective
179. The relief valve on a fire pump is set at 25 psi above the pressure necessary to maintain the
required fire hose streams, or?
A. 50 psi
B. 75 psi
C. 125 psi
D. 150 psi
180. Which of the listed firefighting agents and associated application provide the largest shielding
effect for the fire fighter?
A. Straight stream of water
B. Light water and foam mixture
C. Low velocity water fog
D. Carbon dioxide interface
181. Aqueous film forming firefighting foam is also known as?
A. chemical foam
B. high-expansion foam
C. mechanical foam
D. all of the above
182. A fire main system must have enough fire hydrants for each accessible space to be reached
with ?
A. a low velocity spray applicator
B. a water spray or solid stream
C. at least two spray patterns of water
D. at least 25 psi delivered pressure
183. An initial attempt to extinguish a galley grease fire may be made by using ?
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 A. water
B. a mechanical foam system
C. the range hood extinguishing system
D. fire dampers only
184. Control valves for a CO2 fire extinguishing system may be located within the protected space
when ?
A. it is impractical to locate them outside
B. there is also a control valve outside
C. the CO2 cylinders are also in the space
D. an automatic heat sensing trip is installed
185. A CO2 fire extinguisher provided aboard a MODU has lost 10% of its charge. It now must
be……………….. ?
A. used at the earliest opportunity
B. hydro tested
C. recharged
D. weighed again in one month
186. Fighting an oil rig fire in a watertight compartment with hoses could reduce the stability of the
rig by ?
A. progressive down flooding
B. reducing the level of drill water from the storage tanks
C. causing a list due to the water in the compartment
D. reducing the KG to minimum allowable
187. A fixed CO2 fire extinguishing system on a MODU. with a capacity of over 300 lbs (136
kilograms) CO2, protecting spaces other than tanks, must have ?
A. two or more releasing stations
B. automatic release in event of a fire
C. an audible alarm and time delay
D. an audible and visible alarm
188. Fighting an oil rig fire in the ballast pump room with hoses would adversely affect the stability
of the rig most by ?
A. increasing the permeability of the pump room
B. reduction of drill water from the storage tanks
C. reduction of drill water from the storage tanks
D. A reduced KG caused by water filling the compartment
189. How often must fixed CO2 fire extinguishing systems be inspected to confirm the cylinders are
within 10% of the stamped full charge weight?
A. Quarterly.
B. Semiannually.
C. Annually.
D. Biannually.
190. Each hand portable, semi-portable, and fixed fire extinguishing unit on a MODU must be
tested and inspected at least once every ?
A. six weeks
B. six months
C. twelve months
D. two years
191. How should a Halon fire extinguisher be used to extinguish an electrical fire?
A. Apply by bouncing agent off nearby bulkheads.
B. Use a quick sweeping motion towards the base of the fire.
C. Always direct discharge at the source of the fire.
D. It shouldn't be used on an electrical fire.
192. The MAIN objection to the use of a dry chemical fire extinguisher on an electrical fire is that
the __________.
A. extinguishing action is not as good as with soda acid
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 B. powder conducts electricity back to the fire fighter
C. dry chemical leaves a powder residue which may render electrical equipment inoperative
D. extinguisher will need to be recharged
193. A fire, occurring in the windings, of an overloaded electrical motor, is considered a
______________.
A. class "A" fire
B. class "B" fire
C. class "C" fire
D. class "D" fire
E. None of the above
194. Which of the tools listed is designed for connecting and disconnecting fire hose couplings?
A. Vise grips
B. Channel locks
C. C - Spanner
D. Pipe wrench
195. A small fire is reported in the forward cargo hold on a vessel equipped with a combination
smoke detection/carbon dioxide fixed fire extinguishing system. After ensuring the space is
unoccupied and properly sealed off, you should NEXT ____________.
A. operate the control heads mounted on the main pilot cylinders
B. close all three-way valve levers that are in the detecting position with the exception of the
valve(s) to the involved space
C. open the three-way valve whose number (on the handle) corresponds with the line index
chart number for the space on fire
D. lock the smoke detector indicator on the monitoring line, which automatically activates
the CO2 extinguishing system
196. What danger to personnel exists when a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher is discharged in a
small enclosed space?
A. Second degree burns
B. Electric shock
C. Suffocation
D. Burst eardrums
197. While fighting a fire, in order to utilize two hoses from a single "wye" gate attached to a
hydrant outlet, you need only turn the valve handle _______
A. at the base of the "Y" in either direction
B. at the base of the "Y" counterclockwise 180°
C. on each leg of the "Y" 90°
D. on each leg of the "Y" 180°
198. A specific document identifies a chemical, listing its physical properties, health hazards,
required controls, firefighting procedures, cleanup methods, waste disposal, and the safe handling
and storage requirements. This document is a ____________.
A. Hazardous Chemical Information Sheet
B. Physical/Chemical Characteristics Document
C. Material Safety Data Sheet
200. The most effective way of applying carbon dioxide from a portable extinguisher to a fire ?
A. forming a cloud cover over the flames
B. discharging the carbon dioxide into the heat of the flames
C. directing the gas at the base of the flame in a slow sweeping motion
D. bouncing the discharge off an adjacent bulkhead just above the burning service
201. When combating a deck fire due to a leaking cargo line, you should FIRST ____________.
A. blanket the cargo spill with foam
B. apply CO2 on the burning fuel at its source
C. stop the transfer of cargo
D. prevent the spread of fire with a foam dam

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202. When combating an oil fire in a deep tank aboard ship, water fog can be used to extinguish the
fire and ____________.
A. contain the burning liquid
B. prevent any deformation of the tank top
C. cool the surrounding metal
D. eliminate flammable combustion gases
203. After a fire has been extinguished in a closed space, personnel may safely enter the space when
____________.
A. smoke density has been decreased sufficiently to see the bulkhead opposite the
compartment's entrance
B. a lifeline and explosion proof flash light are used
C. all smoke and toxic fumes are removed and an adequate oxygen supply is present
D. overhaul has been completed to remove any possible source of re ignition
204. When fire detecting systems, fire extinguishing systems, and associated equipment are not
required by the Coast Guard but are installed on a cargo vessel at the option of the vessel's owner,
they ____________.
A. need only to be Coast Guard inspected and/or tested after their initial installation
B. must be removed from the vessel as the only systems allowed and approved are those
listed on the Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection
C. must be inspected and/or tested in accordance with Coast Guard Regulations at each
Inspection for Certification
D. are exempt from all tests and/or inspections as normally required by a Coast Guard
inspector if maintained in a suitable working condition and used only as a back up
205. When is it required for carbon dioxide fire extinguishers to be recharged?
A. At least once each year.
B. Each time the vessel dry docks.
C. When the charged weight decreases by 10%.
D. When the trigger seal has been broken.
206 . Which of the following actions will most effectively prevent fire in a cabin?
a. Install fire detecting devices.
b. Request people to refrain from smoking.
c. Ensuring that all persons avoid smoking in bed.
d. Removing all ashtrays.

FPFF
207. How many types of fire extinguishers are there?
e. 4
f. 5
g. 6
h. 7
Answer: a
208. All fire fightingequipments are required to be approved by
e. MMD.
f. IRS .
g. Both IRS and MMD
h. None .
Answer: a

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217. A "C" class fire is fueled by:
a. Wood, paper, cloth, trash, plastics
b. Flammable Gases: natural gas, hydrogen, propane, butane
c. Electrical: energized electrical equipment

Answer: c

218)What is the minimal information to be available at the Central Control Station/ Bridge?
e. Fire Detection Panel
f. Fire door status
g. Total flooding system status
h. None of the above
Answer: a

219) The Continuous burning of Fire is represented in fire tetrahedron by addition of

a. Chain Supply
b. Chain reaction
c. Chain inhibition
d. Chain Prevention
Answer: b

220) What are the additional requirements on tankers for Fire Fighting?
e. Fixed firefighting system
f. Deluge system
g. Sprinkler systems on Life Boats
h. Emergency towing arrangements

221) Auto Ignition is

d. The ignition of flammable material with the assistance of oxygen
e. The ignition of flammable material without the assistance of an external source of
ignition.
f. The ignition initiated due to hot work.
Answer: b

222) Communications between member of a firefighting team:

a. must be by hand signal to avoid smoke inhalation
b. are not possible when using breathing apparatus
c. must be clear, detailed, acknowledged and timely
d. must be clear, concise, acknowledged and timely
Answer: d

223. Small quantities of flammable cleaning materials needed at a worksite should be:
a. kept in a metal container with a tight lid
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 b. firmly capped and stowed with the tools overnight
c. used only on instructions from the master
d. used only when a suitable extinguisher or charged fire hose is available
Answer: a

224. Structural fire protection refers to the passive measures taken to:
a. provide a vessel with a sprinkler system
b. provide a vessel with fire fighting equipment
c. limit the risk and spread of fire
d. limit the size of the engine room
Answer: c

225. A number of fires have occurred as a result of welding onboard. The heat caused by the
welding activity is usually transferred by a process known as:
a. conduction
b. radiation
c. irradiation
d. convection
Answer: a

226. When refuelling, the following precautions should be observed:

a. only refill tanks which are less than quarter full.
b. mooring lines must be tightened up.
c. vessel should be listed away from the jetty.
d. no smoking during refuelling.
Answer: d

227. The type of fire detection system, which reacts to the visible and invisible products of
combustion is known as:
a. a flame detector
b. a thermal detector
c. a photo-electric detector
d. an ionisation detector
Answer: d

228. Fires can be caused on board a vessel by:

a. a high DC power supply
b. low batteries
c. a low AC power supply
d. faulty electrical leads
Answer: d

229. The type of fire detection system, which reacts to the visible smoke produced in the early
stages of certain types of fire is known as:
a. a thermal detector
b. an ionisation detector
c. a flame detector
d. a photo-electric detector
Answer: d

230. Violent flames and heavy black smoke is typical of which sort of fire:
a. wood fire
b. paper fire
c. fuel oil fire
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 d. electrical fire
Answer: c

231. The following classes of fire would be most likely to be seen in the machinery space of a vessel
a. classes A & B
b. classes B & D
c. classes C & D
d. classes A & D
Answer: a
232. A class C fire would involve:
a. combustible gas.
b. fuel oil.
c. electrical insulation.
d. wood.
Answer: a

233. Water extinguishers are colour coded:

Red.
Blue.
White.
Black.
Answer: a

234. Which of the following colours is used to indicate a foam Fire Extinguisher?
a. Red and Yellow band.
b. Red and cream band.
c. Red and blue band.
d. Red and black band.
Answer: b

235. Extinguishers are carried on commercial vessels because:

a. the fire brigade requires them
b. the owner thinks it would be wise
c. the maritime authorities require it
d. the owners insurance company insists on it
Answer: c

236. To extinguish a fire in a chip pan in the galley, you would:

a. use the fire hose
b. throw water over it
c. use the fire blanket
d. allow it to burn out on its own
Answer: c

237. After you have used the fire hose in a drill, you should:
a. replace it in its storage box immediately
b. dry it thoroughly before restowing
c. have the maritime authorities survey it and replace the tags
d. leave it for the engineer to deal with
Answer: b

238. A once used or partly used an extinguisher should be:

a. stood up in a convenient corner and labelled ‘Recharge’.
b. Serviced, refilled and kept ready for use.
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 c. laid on it’s side to indicate it requires recharging.
d. hung back on its bracket to await the next inspection
Answer: b

239. The sides of the fire tetrahedron are:

a. heat, oxygen, nitrogen, chemical reaction
b. heat, oxygen, flame, chemical reaction
c. fuel, nitrogen, oxygen, chemical reaction
d. fuel, oxygen, heat, chain reaction
Answer: d

240. If the fire was in a compartment and attacked by smothering, the crew should:
a. allow the compartment to cool before entering.
b. enter the compartment immediately to ensure that the fire is out.
c. await the return to port before entering
d. open all vents and valves to allow normal operation
Answer: a

241. The correct sequence for firefighting is:

a. find the fire, inspect/isolate the fire, report the fire, extinguish the fire
b. extinguish the fire, find the fire, inspect/isolate the fire, report the fire
c. find the fire, report the fire, extinguish the fire, inspect/isolate the fire
d. find the fire, report the fire, inspect/isolate the fire, extinguish the fire
Answer: d

242. The best extinguisher for use on a cooking fat fire is a:

a. dry powder extinguisher
b. wet chemical extinguisher
c. water extinguisher
d. carbon dioxide extinguisher
Answer: b

243. The portable extinguisher designed for use on almost all classes of fire is a:
a. dry chemical extinguisher
b. water extinguisher
c. foam extinguisher
d. wet chemical extinguisher
Answer: a

244. In the restricted visibility encountered in an accommodation fire, you would:

a. carry a torch
b. stand up straight to keep your head above the smoke.
c. use a fan to blow away the smoke and flames
d. rig lifelines to assist a retreat
Answer: d

245. It is usually necessary to close the ventilation to a compartment where a fire is burning to:
a. allow the smoke to blanket the fire
b. prevent additional oxygen from reaching the fire
c. protect firefighters from smoke
d. extinguish the fire by carbon monoxide smothering
Answer: b

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246. It is necessary to keep closed the hatches or doors to a compartment after a fire has been
contained to:
a. to avoid the smell
b. prevent additional carbon dioxide from reaching the fire
c. protect firefighters from smoke
d. to prevent re-ignition
Answer: d
247.A serious fire has been isolated in the engine room, you would:
a. wait for it to burn itself out
b. open the vents to let the smoke out
c. spray cooling water on bulkheads of the adjacent compartments
d. enter to extinguish the fire with a water extinguisher
Answer: c

248)Class “K” fire involves High Fatty Oils

a) true
b) false

250)Static Electricity is the electricity produced on dissimilar materials through physical contact
and separation.
a) True
b) false

251) Filters in the galley exhaust to be cleaned regularly

a) True
b) false

252) Discharge the Portable fire extinguishers within its effective range using the P.A.S.S
technique (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep).
a) True
b) false

253) When the whistle sounds while using a SCABA set, approx.30 minutes of time left for escape.
a) True
b) false

254.Fire hydrants are fitted in accommodation only

a) true
b) false
255. Carbon-di-oxide (CO2) is heavier than air
a) True
b) false

256. Water type extinguisher has to be turned upside down before operation
a) True
b) false

257. Emergency fire pump is located in the engine room

a) True
b) false

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258. Fire hoses are made of strong canvas.
a) True
b) false

259. International shore coupling is carried on all ships

a) True
b) false

260. Carbon-di-oxide (CO2) release alarm is fitted outside the engine room
a) True
b) false

261. Quick closing valves can be operated from a remote location

a) True
b) false

262. Breathing apparatus is filled with oxygen.

a) True
b) false

263. Portable DCP extinguisher is provided in engine control room

a) True
b) false

264) Flammability is the ability of a substance to burn

a) True
b) False

265) Mixing of two chemicals can produce chemical heat energy

a) True
b) false
266) Tool falling down from height to tank bottom plate can create a
source of ignition.
a) True
b) false

267) Conduction is the transfer of heat by direct contact between the

particles of solid
a) True
b) false

268) Radiation is transfer of heat through the physical movement of particles from hotter to
colder zone.

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 a) True
b) false

269) Smoking is a fire hazard because the temperature of burning

Cigarette is 500 degCentigrade.
a) True
b) false

270) Metal fire is classified as Class “C” fire.

a) True
b) false

271) Class “B” fire involves liquids.

a) True
b) false

272) Noncombustible materials are those when heated up to 7500 C will

neither burn or give off flammable vapours in sufficient quantity
forself ignition

a) True
b) false

273) Dirty waste, rags, sawdust and other rubbish soaked with oil are
dangerous if left lying about.

a) True
b) false

274. Four sides of Fire Tetrahedron are Fuel, Heat, Oxygen and ………..
a. Hydrogen gas
b. Chain Reaction
c. Spontaneous combustion
d. None of above
275. Three sides of Fire Triangle are Fuel, Heat and ……….
a. Chain Reaction
b. Spontaneous combustion
c. oxygen
d. Static Electricity
276. The lowest temperature at which the heat from the combustion of a burning vapour is
capable of producing sufficient vapour to sustain the reaction and to enable combustion to
continue, is called ……….
a. Flash point
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 b. Self ignition temperature
c. Fire point
d. None of above
277. The highest concentration of a hydrocarbon gas in air below which there is sufficient
amount of hydrocarbon gas to support combustion is called……..
a. Upper Flammable Limit
b. Lower Flammable Limit
c. Ignitable mixture
d. None of above
278. Fire will spread by Conduction, Radiation and …………………..
a. Convection
b. Chain reaction
c. Spontaneous combustion
d. Static electricity
279. Fire on ……………. is Classed A Type
a. Metals
b. Liquids
c. Electrical equipment
d. None of above
280. Fire on …………………….. is classed B type
a. Metals
b. Liquids
c. Solid combustible material
d. Electrical equipment
281. Foam is more suitable to extinguish ……………
a. Class A type fire
b. Class B type fire
c. Class C type fire
d. Class D type fire
282. Dry Chemical Powder is more suitable to extinguish ……………
a. Class A type fire
b. Class B type fire
c. Class D type fire
d. All of above
283. Average temperature of unexposed surface in A Class Division should not exceed 225
degrees Celsius
a. True
b. False
284. Maximum temperature of unexposed surface in B Class Division should not exceed 225
degrees Celsius
a. True
b. False
285. Removal of heat from Fire Triangle is called………………
a. Starvation
b. Smothering
c. Cooling
d. Chain reaction
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286. Removal of oxygen from the fire triangle is called
a. Starvation
b. Smothering
c. Cooling
d. Chain reaction
287. Removal of fuel from the fire triangle is called
e. Starvation
f. Smothering
g. Cooling
h. Chain reaction

288. The lowest temperature at which the heat from the combustion of a burning vapour is
capable of producing sufficient vapour to sustain the reaction and to enable combustion to
continue is ……….
a. Fire point
b. Flash point
c. Ignition point
d. None of above
289. …………. is the minimum temperature at which the vapour concentration near the surface of
the liquid is high enough to form an ignitable mixture.
a. Fire point
c. Flash point
d. Self Ignition temperature
e. None of above
290. The Spread of Fire by Conduction is when two objects at different temperatures are in
contact with each other
a. True
b. False
291. Coal can cause spontaneous combustion
a. True
b. False
292. Non-combustible material is a material which neither burns nor gives off flammable
vapours in sufficient quantity for self ignition when heated to approximately 700°C,
a. True
b. False
293. Their principle of operations could be based on:
a. Bimetallic strip
b. Fusible links
c. Quartzoid bulb
d. All of above
294.Smoke detectors are classified into Photoelectric type and Fusible Link type
a. True
b. False

295. Fire Alarm system work on ………………

a. 12 Volt DC
b. 24 Volt DC
c. 24 Volt AC

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 d. 220 Volt DC
296. For machinery spaces, the fixedCO2 piping system shall be such that ……. of the gas can be
discharged into the space within 2 minutes
a. 70%
c. 80%
d. 85%
e. None of above
297. CO2 cylinders are to be tested to ……… bar or as stamped on the cylinder, as per DG
Shipping / IMO rules
a. 200 bar
b. 250 bar
c. 300 bar
d. None of above
298. High expansion foam expansion ratio is ………..
a. 12:1
b. 100:1
c. 500:1
d. 1000:1
299. Dry Chemical Powder fixed system is used in
a. Chemical carriers
b. Container ships
c. Product Tankers
d. Gas carriers
300. Minimum capacity of Emergency Fire pump to be………
a. 20 cu.mtr
b. 25 cu.mtr
c. 40 cu.mtr
d. 50 cu.mtr
301. With the two pumps simultaneously delivering water through the nozzles the minimum
pressures for cargo ships above 6000 GT shall be maintained at all hydrants at
a. 0.25 N/mm2
b. 0.27 N/mm2
c. 0.30 N/mm2
d. 0.40 N/mm2

302. In cargo ship, capacity of fire pump need not exceed 180 m3/h.

a. True
b. False
303. Fire hoses shall have a length of at least 10 m, but not more than ………in machinery space
a. 15 m
b. 20 m
c. 25m
d. None of above
304. The mass of all portable fire extinguishers shall not exceed 13 kg.
a. True
b. False
305. Air consumption for heavy work is …………ltrs per minute
a. 12 to 20
b. 20 to 40
c. 40 to 60
d. None of above
306. EEBD is used in case of emergency escape and the duration it will last is ………….minutes.

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 a. 5 minutes
b. 10 minutes
c. 15 minutes
d. 20minutes
307. oxygen powered resuscitator is driven by pressurised gas delivered by a regulator, and can
either be automatic or manually controlled.
a. True
b. False
308. Fire Blankets are used for
a. Smothering of fire
b. Cooling of fire
c. Inhibition of fire
d. Starvation of fire
309. General Emergency Alarm is continuous ringing of the bell
a. False
b. True
310. A red line on the Fire plan indicate B-Class division
a. True
b. False
311. The basic communication inside ship are;
a. Portable walkie Talkie
b. Public address system
c. Telephones
d. All of above
312. The EPIRB transmits the ship’s ID and other particulars on …….. MHz
a. 406 MHz
b. 306 MHz
c. 206 MHz
d. 106 MHz
313. Stairways and corridors used as means of escape shall be not less than 700 mm in clear
width
a. False
b. True
314. Abandon ship drill and Fire drill must be held within ……… hours of leaving port if more
than 25% of the crew have not taken part in drills on board the ship in the previous month.
a. 12 hours
b. 24 hours
c. 48 hours
d. 96 hours

315. Most useful detection system is human nose

a. True
b. False
316. The fire alarm is a continuous sounding of the ships electric alarm or the ships whistle.
a. True
b. False
317. Fire in pump room of Tanker can be caused due to
a. Leakage from valve gland and pipe joints
b. Leakage from pump glands, mechanical seals and pump bearing over heating
c. Oil in pump room bilges
d. All of above
318. Oxygen and Acetylene cylinders should be stored in
a. Engine room
b. Forecastle store
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 c. Steering compartment
319. Confirm that all gas tight doors and access hatches are kept open before sailing, and make
sure that they are kept open throughout the voyage.
a. False
b. True
320. In case of fire in a container, the same should be jettisoned
a. True
b. False
321. When there is a fire in cargo hold, oil in adjacent tanks to be drained / transferred
a. True
b. False
322. In the case of DRI 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
a. False
b. True

323.In tankers sufficient foam concentrate shall be supplied to ensure at least ……… min of foam
generation in tankers fitted with an inert gas installation

a. 10 minutes
b. 20 minutes
c. 30 minutes
d. 40 minutes
324. Fire and explosion in unprotected cargo tanks can be caused by static electricity due to use
of high capacity tank washing machines.
a. False
b. True

325. Inert gas system shall be capable of maintaining oxygen level in cargo tanks to below
a. 5%
b. 7%
c. 8%
d. 10%
326. For fighting fire on deck of a tanker, …………….system to be used
a. Low expansion foam
b. High expansion foam
c. DCP
d. CO2
327. Inert gas supply may be
a. Treated flue gas from main or auxiliary boilers
b. Gas from an oil or gas fired gas generator
c. Gas from nitrogen generators
d. All of above
328. Flammable cargoes are those with a flash point ……..
a. Below 50 degrees Celsius
b. Above 50 degrees Celsius
c. Below 60 degrees Celsius
d. Above 60 degrees Celsius
329. Fully pressurised gas carriers are designed for excess pressure in cargo tank above
a. 7 bar
b. 8 bar
c. 11 bar
d. 15 bar

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330. There shall be at least one …….. capacity or equivalent in each boiler room
a. 45 litre
b. 75 litre
c. 235 litre
d. None of above
331. Ratio of High expansion foam is 1:1000
a. True
b. False
332. The capacity of required portable fluid extinguishers shall be not less than 13.5 ltres and
not less than 9 litres
a. True
b. False
333.CO2 portable extinguisher fitted in accommodation should have ……….of liquid
a. 2.5 kg
b. 3.5 kg
c. 4.5 kg
d. 5.5 kg

334. In the sprinkler system for accommodation the tank capacity should be simultaneous
coverage of a minimum area of……………..at the application rate
a. 250 sq. mtr
b. 280 sq. mtr
c. 300 sq. mtr
d. 320 sq.mtr
335. Water tight sliding steel doors used below water line must be able to close in 45 seconds
or less when ship is in upright condition
a. False
b. True
336. The main hazards arising from fire for the health of personnel are
a. Poisoning
b. Burns
c. Shock
d. All of above

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