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Set 4 of the Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF) exit exam bank — 30 of 310 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 4 — 30 FPFF exit exam questions with answers

1. What equipment must be present at every standard fire station hydrant point according to regulations?

  • A. SCBA set and lifeline
  • B. First aid kit and emergency light
  • C. Portable extinguisher and axe
  • D. Fire hose, approved dual-purpose nozzle, and spanner wrench
Answer: D — Fire hose, approved dual-purpose nozzle, and spanner wrench
Under SOLAS regulations, every fire hydrant station must be equipped with an approved fire hose, a dual-purpose (jet/spray) nozzle with shut-off capability, and a coupling spanner wrench.

2. Water fire extinguishers have a _________ located above them?

  • A. Red coloured band
  • B. Green Colored band
  • C. Black coloured band
  • D. Blue coloured band
Answer: A — Red coloured band
Water fire extinguishers are identified by an entirely Signal Red body or a Red color band placed above the instruction panel in accordance with standard extinguisher coding.

3. A low velocity fog applicator is used in firefighting to;

  • A. extinguish hard to reach electrical fires
  • B. cool and smother the fire
  • C. break up burning embers
  • D. apply large droplets of foam
Answer: B — cool and smother the fire
A low-velocity fog applicator creates a wide cloud of fine water droplets that absorbs radiant heat, cools hot surfaces, and smothers flames by converting into steam without disturbing liquid fuel layers.

4. The weight of a portable fire extinguisher must not be more than:

  • A. 23kg
  • B. 13.5kg
  • C. 9kg
  • D. 5kg
Answer: A — 23kg
SOLAS Chapter II-2 specifies that the total gross mass of any portable fire extinguisher on board ship must not exceed 23 kg (50 lbs) so that it remains easily transportable by one person.

5. A dry powder fire extinguisher can be found with a _______________ band above it

  • A. Yellow
  • B. Blue
  • C. Cream
  • D. Black
Answer: B — Blue
Dry Chemical Powder fire extinguishers are identified by a distinctive Blue color band located above the cylinder body.

6. How many emergency sources are required for fire-detection and fire alarm systems?

  • A. One
  • B. Two
  • C. Three
  • D. None
Answer: B — Two
SOLAS mandates that the electrical power for fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems must be supplied by at least two independent power sources: the main electrical supply and an automatic emergency power source.

7. Fire hose can be used for purposes other than firefighting service when;

  • A. Used for portable water services
  • B. Determined by the chief engineer
  • C. Approved by master
  • D. Used for drills and testing
Answer: D — Used for drills and testing
Fire hoses and fittings are dedicated safety appliances and must only be used for firefighting duties, emergency drills, and mandatory survey testing to ensure they remain fully functional.

8. You are fighting a fire in a watertight compartment using hoses and river water. Stability may be reduced because of:

  • A. Reduction of water in the storage tanks
  • B. Progressive down flooding
  • C. Increase in free surface which reduces the metacentric height (GM)
  • D. Reduction of KG to the minimum allowable
Answer: C — Increase in free surface which reduces the metacentric height (GM)
Accumulation of large quantities of firefighting water on decks or inside compartments creates a free surface effect, which elevates the ship's virtual center of gravity (KG) and reduces metacentric height (GM), impairing vessel stability.

9. Why is it important that you tend the nozzle carefully when you have finished using a fire extinguisher containing carbon dioxide?

  • A. This is not a requirement
  • B. Because the nozzle gets extremely hot making it impossible to use
  • C. Because the nozzle gets extremely cold, making it impossible to use.
  • D. Because the nozzle gets warm, making it impossible to use
Answer: C — Because the nozzle gets extremely cold, making it impossible to use.
The rapid expansion and vaporization of liquid CO2 upon discharge causes the extinguisher horn and nozzle to reach cryogenic temperatures (-78.5°C), creating a risk of severe cold burns if touched without insulated grips.

10. Passenger ships of 4000 GRT and above shall have at least _____ power-driven fire pumps.

  • A. 2
  • B. 3
  • C. 4
  • D. 1
Answer: B — 3
Under SOLAS Chapter II-2 Regulation 10, passenger ships of 4,000 gross tonnage and above are required to have at least three independently power-driven fire pumps.

11. Cargo ships of 1000 GRT and upwards must be provided with at least how many power-driven bilge pumps?

  • A. 4
  • B. 2
  • C. 1
  • D. 3
Answer: B — 2
Under SOLAS regulations, cargo ships of 1,000 gross tonnage and upwards must be provided with at least two independently power-driven bilge pumps connected to the bilge main.

12. Which of the following activities are considered hot work?

  • A. Welding
  • B. Grinding Ferrous metals
  • C. Gas cutting
  • D. All of the above
Answer: D — All of the above
Hot work refers to any task capable of generating sparks, open flames, or significant heat that could ignite nearby combustibles, including arc welding, ferrous grinding, and oxy-acetylene gas cutting.

13. what is piracy?

  • A. It is an act of stealing from a ship while on anchorage
  • B. It an act of robbery or criminal violence at sea
  • C. It is an act of robbery or criminal violence in flights
  • D. It is an Act of robbery or criminal violence in town
Answer: B — It an act of robbery or criminal violence at sea
Under UNCLOS Article 101, piracy is defined as any illegal act of violence, detention, or depredation committed for private ends by the crew or passengers of a private vessel against another vessel on the high seas.

14. Fire extinguishers are classified fundamentally by:

  • A. The type of fire they are used on
  • B. The temperature of fire
  • C. The colour of the fire
  • D. Size of the fire put out
Answer: A — The type of fire they are used on
Fire extinguishers are classified fundamentally based on the specific classes of fire (Class A, B, C, D, or F) they are designed and rated to extinguish safely and effectively.

15. What type of permit is needed in order to carry out work that could potentially result in a fire breaking out on the work site?

  • A. A work permit
  • B. A fire permit
  • C. No permit is needed
  • D. A hot permit
Answer: D — A hot permit
A formal Hot Work Permit authorized by the Master and Safety Officer is mandatory before conducting any welding, cutting, or spark-generating work that presents a fire hazard.

16. If a portable carbon dioxide fire extinguisher has been partially discharged, it should be immediately:

  • A. Weighed and the charge loss recorded before being returned to its rack
  • B. Tagged and restowed properly in its rack
  • C. Tagged ’empty' and stowed separately from charged extinguishers
  • D. Given to the chief engineer for recharging
Answer: C — Tagged ’empty' and stowed separately from charged extinguishers
Any partially discharged CO2 extinguisher loses seal integrity and pressure; it must be tagged 'Empty', taken out of service, and stowed separately from charged units until recharged and certified.

17. In fire-fighting, what does the term 'boundary starvation' refer to?

  • A. Removing the fuel from the boundary of a fire to stop it spreading further
  • B. Cooling the area around a fire to stop it spreading
  • C. Closing doors and hatches at the boundary of a fire
  • D. Mustering fire fighters and materials in the area near the fire
Answer: A — Removing the fuel from the boundary of a fire to stop it spreading further
Boundary starvation is a firefighting tactic that involves removing combustible materials and fuel from the vicinity or perimeter of a fire to deprive the fire of fuel and halt its propagation.

18. If a fixed foam firefighting system is not of the premix type, a sample of the foam liquid must be tested regularly by:

  • A. The safetyman aboard the unit
  • B. The manufacturer, or his authorized representative
  • C. Coast Guard inspection officer
  • D. The designated person in-charge of the unit
Answer: B — The manufacturer, or his authorized representative
SOLAS guidelines (MSC.1/Circ.1312) require that samples of non-premixed foam concentrates must undergo periodic laboratory quality testing by the chemical manufacturer or an authorized representative.

19. The elements needed for a fire to initiate and sustain include:

  • A. Fuel
  • B. Heat
  • C. Oxygen
  • D. All of the above
Answer: D — All of the above
The basic fire triangle illustrates that fire initiation and combustion require three essential components: fuel, heat (ignition source), and oxygen (oxidizer).

20. A carbon dioxide fire extinguisher is required to be sent for recharging if the weight loss exceeds what percentage of the weight of the total charge?

  • A. Five percent
  • B. Ten percent
  • C. One percent
  • D. Seven percent
Answer: B — Ten percent
Portable CO2 fire extinguishers are checked by weighing; if an extinguisher has lost 10% or more of its rated charge weight, it must be sent for immediate recharging.

21. You are assigned to the hose team and have suited up in a firefighting ensemble to fight a large fire in the engine room. What will ultimately determine the safe operational time allowed to combat the fire before you must be relieved?

  • A. All the above
  • B. Available air in the SCBA cylinder
  • C. Intensity of the fire
  • D. Fire location
Answer: A — All the above
The operational working duration of a firefighting team inside a compartment is constrained by available SCBA cylinder air supply, the intense heat and visibility conditions of the fire, and the physical location and exit path.

22. The general fire emergency alarm signal on a ship must be a continuous blast of the whistle or electrical bell for not less than _________ seconds.

  • A. None of the above
  • B. 10
  • C. 15
  • D. 20
Answer: B — 10
The general fire emergency alarm signal on a ship consists of continuous sounding of the ship's whistle or general alarm bell for not less than 10 seconds (or seven short blasts followed by one long blast).

23. Fuel oil flowing rapidly through an ungrounded or poorly bounded pipeline is prone to which of the following ignition sources?

  • A. Friction.
  • B. High pressure action.
  • C. Static electricity.
  • D. Chemical reaction.
Answer: C — Static electricity.
High-velocity flow of non-conductive hydrocarbon fuels through ungrounded or poorly bonded pipelines generates hazardous electrostatic charges that can build up and spark, causing ignition.

24. In a mixture of flammable vapor and air, if there is too much vapor and not enough oxygen to support combustion, the mixture is technically described as:

  • A. Too rich
  • B. Saturated
  • C. Over concentrated
  • D. Too lean
Answer: A — Too rich
When the vapor concentration in a fuel-air mixture exceeds the Upper Flammable Limit (UFL), the concentration of fuel vapor is too high relative to available oxygen to support combustion, making the mixture 'too rich'.

25. Under STCW Code Table A-VI/1-2, what is the mandatory requirement regarding human factors, communication, and risk assessment during Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting operations?

  • A. Applicable only during drydock operations
  • B. Verbal recommendation without documentation
  • C. Optional adherence based on vessel size
  • D. Strict compliance with approved safety procedures and flag state regulations
Answer: D — Strict compliance with approved safety procedures and flag state regulations
STCW Code Table A-VI/1-2 mandates strict compliance with approved safety protocols for Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting.

26. What specific safety precaution must be observed when managing practical watchkeeping and logbook documentation for Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting on board?

  • A. Proceeding without informing the officer on watch
  • B. Disabling automated safety alarms to save time
  • C. Delegating tasks exclusively to untrained crew members
  • D. Conducting a thorough risk assessment and briefing all involved personnel prior to starting work
Answer: D — Conducting a thorough risk assessment and briefing all involved personnel prior to starting work
Risk assessments and pre-job briefings ensure all team members understand hazards during Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting operations.

27. Which international regulation specifies the minimum standard for practical watchkeeping and logbook documentation concerning Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting?

  • A. Tonnage Measurement Convention 1969
  • B. International Load Line Certificate Annex 3
  • C. Port State Control advisory note only
  • D. STCW Code Section A-VI/1-2 and relevant SOLAS/MARPOL conventions
Answer: D — STCW Code Section A-VI/1-2 and relevant SOLAS/MARPOL conventions
STCW Code Section A-VI/1-2 sets international standards for training and operational competency in Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting.

28. In the event of an emergency involving practical watchkeeping and logbook documentation during Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting tasks, what immediate action is required?

  • A. Attempt to resolve the incident silently without raising the alarm
  • B. Raise the alarm, notify the Officer of the Watch, and execute assigned muster list duties
  • C. Evacuate the vessel immediately without informing the bridge
  • D. Wait until the end of the watch to log the issue
Answer: B — Raise the alarm, notify the Officer of the Watch, and execute assigned muster list duties
Prompt alarm activation ensures emergency response teams can mobilize immediately.

29. How frequently must operational drills and practical checks for practical watchkeeping and logbook documentation be conducted for Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting?

  • A. At least monthly or as mandated by SOLAS and shipboard safety management system (SMS)
  • B. Annually prior to vessel drydocking
  • C. Once every 5 years during special survey
  • D. Only when requested by port State control inspectors
Answer: A — At least monthly or as mandated by SOLAS and shipboard safety management system (SMS)
Regular drills maintain crew emergency readiness and satisfy SOLAS requirements.

30. What documented record must be maintained on board following completion of tasks related to practical watchkeeping and logbook documentation in Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting?

  • A. Unsigned note on the shipboard notice board
  • B. Entry in the official Deck or Engine Logbook recording date, time, and operational parameters
  • C. No written record is required
  • D. Verbal update to port agent without logging
Answer: B — Entry in the official Deck or Engine Logbook recording date, time, and operational parameters
Official logbook entries provide mandatory legal documentation of shipboard safety tasks.

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