FPFF exit exam questions and answers — Set 7
Set 7 of the Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF) exit exam bank — 30 of 310 questions, with the correct option marked, and 26 of them also carry a one-line explanation. 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 7 — 30 FPFF exit exam questions with answers
1. Automatic fire dampers in ventilation systems are operated by use of.
- A. Heat or smoke detectors
- B. C02 system pressure switches
- C. Remotely operated valves
- D. Fusible links
2. What manoeuvre to be carried out in case of fire onboard?
- A. Let the ship follow the wind in order to reduce the oxygen supply
- B. Let the stem be up against the wind if possible
- C. Continue on course and speed
- D. Reduce speed and if possible, keep the Fire Zone on leeward side.
3. Which of the following are frequent causes of fire in accommodation?
- A. Overloading
- B. Smoking in bed
- C. Covering of electrical fires with blankets
- D. All of the above
4. Which of the following extinguisher is suitable for fire involving flammable liquids?
- A. Carbon dioxide extinguisher (black)
- B. Powder extinguisher (blue)
- C. Foam extinguisher (Cream)
- D. None of these
5. A “B” class fire is fuelled by;
- A. Wood, paper, cloth, trash, plastics
- B. Flammable liquids, gasoline, oil, grease, acetone
- C. Electrical; energized electrical equipment
- D. None of these
6. Cargo ships of 1000 GT and above shall have atleast pumps;
- A. 2
- B. 3
- C. 4
- D. 1
7. What class of fire was a wet chemical fire extinguisher specifically designed to fight?
- A. Class A fires
- B. Class D fires
- C. Class F / K fires
- D. Class B fires
8. In order to put out a oil fire you should aim the foam type fire extinguisher;
- A. Hit the vertical bulkhead wall near 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
9. As a general rule where would you expect to find a portable fire extinguisher in any space?
- A. General cargo holds
- B. Cargo holds for passenger cars and other empty vehicles
- C. Pump rooms
- D. Engine rooms
10. With 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
11. In the event of an uncontrolled fire in your vicinity, your first action should be to;
- A. Get a fire extinguisher
- B. Run to muster station
- C. Activate the alarm
- D. Wait for alarm
12. Quick closing valve is fitted on
- A. Boiler steam line
- B. Main engine cooling system
- C. Fuel Tanks above Double bottom Tanks
- D. Compressed air line
13. 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
14. 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
15. A closed interior door will slow the spread of;
- A. Smoke
- B. Heat
- C. Fire
- D. All the above
16. After using a CO2 fire extinguisher, the nozzle gets extremely cold. This is a sign of
- A. You should not use it
- B. It is safe to continue
- C. The material inside are running low
- D. None of the above
17. Which of the following items shall be included in each fire drill?
- A. Checking the operation of water tight doors, fire doors, fire dampers and relevant communication equipment
- B. Checking the fire wires
- C. Checking closure mechanism for all air ventilators and other openings to accommodation, engine rooms and cargo spaces
- D. Checking the operation of fire doors
18. Each fire hydrant is required to have at least one spanner wrench and at least on
- A. Hose rack or reel
- B. All-purpose nozzle
- C. Foma applicator
- D. Pick axe
19. 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 the above
20. Low velocity water fog is used in firefighting as a;
- A. Cooling agent
- B. Smothering agent
- C. Barrier against radiant heat
- D. All the above
21. What is the inherent danger in welding/cutting in piping containing Freon?
- A. Development of nitrous gas
- B. Depletion of oxygen in the air
- C. Depletion of the ozone layer
- D. Development of explosive gases
22. What type of fire extinguishers shall be used in the engine room?
- A. Fire extinguishers of the handy size types only
- B. Any fire extinguisher with weight of less than 50kgs
- C. Fire extinguishers equipped for powder or CO2 only
- D. Fire extinguishers filled with fresh water only
23. Effective Fixed Fire Fighting system for Chemical Cargo;
- A. Fixed DCP
- B. Fixed CO2
- C. Inert Gas System
- D. Nitrogen Padding
24. If discover a fire, what is the most important action to take?
- A. Close doors and windows to remove the air supply
- B. Report it bay raising the alarm
- C. Tackle the fire with the nearest fire extinguisher
- D. Find the seat of the fire
25. On a fire patrol at night, you see smoke coming from a closed cabin door. What action should you take first?
- A. Activate the nearest fire alarm and advise bridge of the location of the fire
- B. Take a look inside the cabin to see what the situation is
- C. Get the nearest fire extinguisher and then open the door to see what the situation is
- D. As most people are sleeping, call a friend and ask him to assist in putting the fire
26. If heat is removed from the fire triangle, what is this called?
- A. Near the middle of the space
- B. Never to smoke in bed
- C. Inspect the vessel at the end of each watch
- D. Remove one of the three components of the fire triangle
27. Fixed DCP system is charged by;
- A. CO2
- B. Nitrogen
- C. Compressed air
- D. None of the above
28. When the BA team has withdrawn from a fire incident, what action should be taken by the team leader?
- A. Instruct the BA wearer to change the bottles, then relax until called again if necessary
- B. Thoroughly de-brief the BA team and pass the information to the bridge
- C. Make note, act as you think best. And keep information to yourself as others, such as the bridge team must not be overloaded with information
- D. Check the equipment personally and ensure that it is safe for future use
29. Which of the following is true about dry powder fire extinguishers?
- A. You should avoid using them in confined spaces
- B. They are best choice for electrical fires
- C. You should only use them in confined spaces
- D. There is a black band above them
30. If heavy smoke is observed to be issuing from a partially open door of a paint locker having a CO2 fire extinguishing system, the FIRST firefighting attack should be to
- A. Leave the door and vents open, but release the CO2 flooding system
- B. Open the door completely to evaluate the extent of the fire
- C. Enter and use a portable extinguisher
- D. Secure the door and vents, then manually release the CO2
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