What is the main advantage of a positive
breathing apparatus?
a)
Wetting
b)
Near to the entrance to the space
c)
There is no such standard practice
d)
Under a porthole or window
The human cardiovascular circulatory system
is described as a closed, two cycle system
a)
True
b)
False
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 is 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 minute air left
d)
Wait until the BA set warning whistle sounds
Class B fire division have the insulation
such that the average temperature raise in the un exposed side will be not more
than 140 degree C with in the limit
a)
True
b)
False
Smothering is the method of fire fighting
by limitation of
a)
Molecular chain reaction
b)
Temperature
c)
Fuel
d)
Air
Wet chemical fire extinguishers were
specially designed in order to tackle______
a)
Class A fire
b)
Class B fire
c)
Class D fire
d)
Class F/K fire
General emergency alarm is continuous
ringing of the bell
a)
False
b)
True
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
d)
None of the above
Fire is a very rapid chemical reaction
a)
True
b)
False
Class B fire extinguishers are used to put
out combustible metal and metal alloy fires
a)
True
b)
False
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)
3 men
Fire class A type is
a)
Metals
b)
Liquids
c)
Electrical equipment
d)
None of above
On fires involving burning liquids, which
of these extinguishers is considered most effective?
a)
Water
b)
Foam
c)
Dry powder
d)
CO2
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
When the whistle sounds while using a SCABA
set, approx.30 minutes of time left for escape
a)
True
b)
False
Oxygen powered resuscitator is driven by pressurized
gas delivered by a regulator, and can be either automatic or manually
controlled
a)
True
b)
False
Means for forcing water out of a portable
extinguisher
a)
CO2 Cartridge
b)
A pump
c)
Chemical cartridge
d)
Nitrogen cartridge
What is the first 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 call shore office
for assistance
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
Fire of carbonaceous substances in knows as
a) Class B fire
b)
Class A fire
c)
Class C fire
d)
Class D fire
All portable, semi-portable, and fixed fire
extinguishing unit on board ship must be tested and inspected at least once
every?
a)
Six weeks
b)
Six months
c)
Twelve months
d)
Two years
Where in accommodations spaces shall smoke
detectors be located? (SOLAS II-2/13.2.2)
a)
In all crew and passenger cabins
b)
Near ventilation ducts throughout the
accommodation spaces
c)
In stairways, corridors and escape routes
d)
In mess rooms, public lounges and
other public rooms
The call for shore should be called
whenever an uncontrolled fire starts in port
a)
True
b)
False
When extinguishing a fire, you should
a)
Turn your back always to the north
b)
Turn your back to the fire exit
(outward)
c)
Turn your face to the fire exit (inward)
d)
Turn your face always to the south
Fire watch should be performed during and
after all hot work activities
a)
True
b)
False
The portable fire extinguisher is designed
to put out________ effectively?
a)
Small fire
b)
Explosion
c)
Industrial fire
d)
Large bush fire
1)
Signaling communication through life line –
THREE PULL –
a)
I am alright
b)
Give more slack
c)
Pick up slack
d)
Pull me out/ come out
What type of release is allowed for fixed gas
fire extinguishing installations onboard?
a)
Any automatic release system
b)
A manually operated release only
c)
An automatic release system activated
by fire alarms
d)
An automatic release system activated by fire
detectors
Combustion is used to refer to oxidation
reaction that produces fire
a)
True
b)
False
Chemical type extinguisher has to be
_________ before operation
a)
Held upright
b)
Turned upside down
c)
Kept horizontal
Fire plan tells what actions to take in
emergency situation by
a)
The shore firemen
b)
The crew
c)
The paramedics
Minimum capacity of the emergency fire pump
to be ____
a)
20 cu.mtr
b)
25 cu.mtr
c)
40 cu.mtr
d)
50 cu.mtr
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
Carbon-di-oxide (CO2) is heavier than air
a)
True
b)
False
What is the minimal information to be
available at the central control station/ bridge ?
a)
Fire detection panel
b)
Operating fixed fire system remote
c)
Total flooding system status
d)
None of the above
Fixed DCP system is charged by
a)
CO2
b)
Nitrogen
c)
Compressed air
d)
None of the above
Which of the following is true about dry
powder fire extinguishers?
a)
You should avoid using them in confined spaces
b)
They are the best choice for
electrical fires
c)
You should only use them in confined spaces
d)
There is a black band above them
Oil, grease and chemicals are classified as
a)
Class A fire
b)
Class B fire
c)
Class C fire
d)
Class D fire
Dry chemical powder fixed system is used in
a)
Chemical carriers
b)
Container ships
c)
Product tankers
d)
Gas carriers
A fire is said to be under control when:
a)
It stops spreading
b)
No smoke is seen
c)
When the temperature of side wall
remains cool and steady
d)
Flame is knocked off
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
For machinery spaces, the fixed CO2 piping
system shall be such that ______ of the gas can be discharged into the space
within 2 minutes
a)
70%
b)
80%
c)
0.85%
d)
None of above
Flammable liquids are stored in paint
lockers, storerooms containing flammable liquids
a)
True
b)
False
Aqueous film forming firefighting foam is
also known as?
a)
Chemical foam
b)
High expansion foam
c)
Mechanical foam
d)
All of the above
In case of electrical fire which fire
extinguisher should be applied?
a)
Dry powder
b)
CO2
c)
CO2 and dry powder
d)
Water
A class C fire would involve:
a)
Combustible gas
b)
Fuel oil
c)
Electrical insulation
d)
Wood
The EPIRB transmits the ships ID and other
particulars on ______ MHz
a)
406 MHz
b)
306 MHz
c)
206 MHz
d)
106 MHz
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%
Portable DCP extinguisher is provided in
engine control room
a)
True
b)
False
Instructions for ‘Preparation for welding
or hot work in cargo tanks’ is laid down by the Norwegian maritime directorate.
During ongoing inspection on work in cargo tanks, the gas concentration shall
be measured:
a)
at one level for at least two places in the tank
b)
at three levels at one point close to the
working area
c)
at three levels for at least two places in the
tank
d)
at two levels for three places in the
tank.
How many emergency sources are required for
fire-detection and fire alarm systems?
a)
Two
b)
None
c)
One