FPFF exit exam questions and answers — Set 18 — Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
Set 18 of the Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF) exit exam bank — 30 of 656 questions, with the correct option marked and a one-line explanation for every one. Read it end to end, jump to a single set, or search it — then sit the same bank as a timed paper. The real DG Shipping exit exam is 30 marks with 15 to pass.
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Set 18 — 30 FPFF exit exam questions with answers
1. The temperature at which the vapour near the surface of a liquid ignites without an external flame or spark is called the ____.
- A. Fire point
- B. Flash point
- C. Self-ignition temperature
- D. None of the above
2. A dry powder fire extinguisher has a ____ colour band.
- A. Cream
- B. Blue
- C. Yellow
- D. Red
3. Which of the following colours identifies a foam fire extinguisher?
- A. Blue
- B. Red
- C. Yellow
- D. Cream
4. When the low-pressure warning whistle of an SCBA sounds, the wearer should ____.
- A. Continue working for about 30 more minutes
- B. Leave the space immediately, as only a small reserve of air remains
- C. Reduce breathing rate and continue the task
- D. Remove the face mask to save air
5. The transfer of heat between two objects at different temperatures that are in direct contact is called ____.
- A. Convection
- B. Radiation
- C. Conduction
- D. Ignition
6. Compared with air, carbon dioxide is ____.
- A. Lighter
- B. Heavier, about 1.5 times as dense
- C. Of the same density
- D. Lighter, about half as dense
7. Combustion is a rapid ____ reaction that produces heat and light.
- A. Reduction
- B. Oxidation
- C. Neutralisation
- D. Hydrolysis
8. At the flash point, the vapour above a liquid ____.
- A. Ignites spontaneously without any ignition source
- B. Ignites momentarily only when an external spark or flame is applied
- C. Continues to burn steadily after ignition
- D. Cannot be ignited by any means
9. Stairways and corridors used as means of escape shall not be less than ____ in clear width.
- A. 400 mm
- B. 500 mm
- C. 700 mm
- D. 1200 mm
10. The four simple steps for operating a fire extinguisher are remembered by the term PASS, which stands for ____.
- A. Push, Aim, Spray, Stop
- B. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
- C. Pull, Alert, Spray, Stand
- D. Point, Activate, Squeeze, Shut
11. Portable fire extinguishers on board should be inspected at least ____.
- A. Once a month
- B. Once every two years
- C. Once every five years
- D. Only after use
12. Ships of ____ gross tonnage and upwards must carry at least one international shore connection.
- A. 150
- B. 500
- C. 1000
- D. 3000
13. The emergency source of power for the fire detection and alarm system must be available for at least ____.
- A. 12 hours on passenger ships and 3 hours on cargo ships
- B. 24 hours on passenger ships and 12 hours on cargo ships
- C. 36 hours on passenger ships and 18 hours on cargo ships
- D. 18 hours on passenger ships and 12 hours on cargo ships
14. When a fire breaks out on board a ship alongside in port that cannot be controlled, the ship should ____.
- A. Fight it with own crew and inform shore only after it is extinguished
- B. Raise the alarm and call the shore fire brigade and terminal immediately
- C. Unmoor and proceed to sea immediately
- D. Inform the company first and wait for instructions
15. Under the FSS Code, the capacity of required portable fluid fire extinguishers shall be ____.
- A. Not more than 13.5 litres and not less than 9 litres
- B. Not more than 9 litres and not less than 4.5 litres
- C. Not more than 20 litres and not less than 13.5 litres
- D. Exactly 45 litres
16. Static electricity is best described as electricity ____.
- A. Produced on dissimilar materials through physical contact and separation
- B. Produced only by lightning strikes during thunderstorms
- C. Supplied by the ship's main switchboard through earthed cables
- D. Generated only by alternating current machines
17. "C" class divisions are constructed of approved non-combustible materials and ____.
- A. Need meet neither requirements relative to the passage of smoke and flame nor limitations relative to the temperature rise
- B. Must prevent the passage of smoke and flame up to the end of the one-hour standard fire test
- C. Must prevent the passage of smoke and flame up to the end of the first half hour of the standard fire test
- D. Must be insulated so that the unexposed side does not rise more than 140°C above ambient
18. Under the FSS Code, the mass of a fully charged portable fire extinguisher shall not exceed ____.
- A. 23 kg
- B. 13 kg
- C. 9 kg
- D. 35 kg
19. The high-velocity fog tip used with the all-purpose fire-fighting nozzle should always be ____.
- A. Attached by a chain
- B. Coated with heavy grease to prevent corrosion
- C. Painted red for identity as emergency equipment
- D. Stored in the clip at each fire station
20. The spreading of fire as a result of heat being carried through a vessel's ventilation system is an example of heat transfer by ____.
- A. Convection
- B. Conduction
- C. Radiation
- D. Windage
21. The lowest temperature at which the vapours of a flammable liquid will ignite and cause self-sustained combustion in the presence of a spark or flame is the ____.
- A. Fire point
- B. Auto-ignition temperature
- C. Vaporization temperature
- D. Flash point
22. What is the primary purpose of a fire risk assessment?
- A. To identify potential fire hazards and assess their impact
- B. To determine the building's energy efficiency
- C. To calculate insurance premiums
- D. To evaluate employee satisfaction
23. Which fire extinguisher is suitable for fires involving combustible metals?
- A. Dry powder extinguisher
- B. Water extinguisher
- C. Foam extinguisher
- D. CO2 extinguisher
24. What should be the first step when operating a portable fire extinguisher?
- A. Pull the pin on the extinguisher
- B. Assess the size of the fire
- C. Aim the nozzle at the base of the flames
- D. Squeeze the operating lever
25. What is the primary purpose of fire-resistant construction materials?
- A. To slow down the spread of fire and protect structural integrity
- B. To reduce construction costs
- C. To make the structure aesthetically pleasing
- D. To provide insulation during winter months
26. What is the purpose of the fire triangle?
- A. To illustrate the relationship between fuel, oxygen and heat in a fire
- B. To represent the three main types of fires
- C. To indicate the three primary escape routes
- D. To identify the locations of fire extinguishers
27. What is the purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS)?
- A. To provide information on the properties and hazards of hazardous materials
- B. To outline the company's budget for fire prevention
- C. To list the names of crew trained in fire safety
- D. To document the history of past fire incidents
28. In the galley, what should be done if cooking oil catches fire in a pan?
- A. Cover the pan with a metal lid or fire blanket to smother the fire
- B. Pour water on it to extinguish the flames
- C. Ignore it and let it burn out on its own
- D. Carry the burning pan outside
29. Under the US (NFPA) classification, which class of fire involves energized electrical equipment?
- A. Class C
- B. Class A
- C. Class B
- D. Class D
30. What should you do if you encounter heavy smoke during a fire evacuation?
- A. Stay low, cover your nose and mouth, and evacuate if possible
- B. Proceed upright and quickly through the smoke
- C. Open windows and ports to let the smoke escape
- D. Wait in the smoke until rescuers arrive
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