FPFF exit exam questions and answers — Set 9
Set 9 of the Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF) exit exam bank — 30 of 310 questions, with the correct option marked, and 27 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 9 — 30 FPFF exit exam questions with answers
1. Total weight of a portable extinguisher should be more than
- A. 20 Kgs
- B. 23 Kgs
- C. 30 Kgs
- D. 35 Kgs
2. Before an emergency you should
- A. Be able to recognize the sound/signal of a fire or evacuation alarm
- B. Know the procedure in an emergency
- C. Be aware of the emergency escape to a minimum of 2 exits from
- D. All the above.
3. Fire extinguishing medium in cargo tank of a tanker is
- A. CO2
- B. Foam
- C. Sea water
- D. Dry powder
4. Removal of fuel from the fire triangle is called
- A. Cooling
- B. Starvation
- C. Smothering
- D. chain reaction
5. Fire is classed into
- A. 4 types
- B. 7 types
- C. 5 types
- D. 6 types
6. The Main objection to the use of a dry chemical fire extinguisher on an electrical fire is?
- A. Extinguishing action is not as good as with soda acid
- B. powder conducts electricity back to the fire fighter
- C. Dry chemical leaves a powder residue which may render electrical equipment inoperative
- D. Extinguisher need to be charged.
7. C class (fire) divisions shall meet one of the listed requirements SOLAS II-2/3.5)
- A. Constructed of ignition resistant material
- B. Constructed of combustible material
- C. Constructed of non combustible material
- D. Constructed by steel or equivalent material
8. Whilst in engine room you hear the CO2 release alarm, what action if any should you take
- A. Take no action as it is probably someone testing the system as the fire alarm has not been sounded and the engine room is not on fire
- B. Proceed to the engine room and call the Bridge for further instructions
- C. As CO2 can not kill you , secure present work and proceed out of engine room.
- D. Leave the engine room as quickly as possible closing all doors behind you.
9. Once the fire is contained, the master needs to evaluate the best strategy for the next stage , This might include a number of actions. In your opinion, which action does not belong?
- A. keeping the fire contained
- B. Re-introducing air circulation by opening up fire dampers and other openings
- C. Other means of control
- D. The use of fixed installations to put out the fire contained
10. Which spaces in regard to fire protection, shall be separated from rest of the ship by thermal and structural boundaries?(SOLAS II-2/2.2.2)?
- A. Accommodation
- B. Cargo compartments
- C. Storage rooms for inflammable materials
- D. Machinery spaces
11. 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 extinguisher near to ship’s manifold
- C. On the forecastle and poop deck.
- D. Not necessary to locate portable firefighting equipment near to manifold.
12. Means for forcing water out of a portable extinguisher
- A. CO2 cartridge
- B. A pump
- C. Chemical cartridge
- D. Nitrogen cartridge
13. There shall be at least one ___ Capacity or equivalent water extinguisher in each boiler room
- A. 45 litre
- B. 75 litre
- C. 235 Litre
- D. None
14. The elements needed for a fire include
- A. Fuel
- B. Oxygen
- C. Heat
- D. All of the above
15. Which of the tools is designed for connecting and disconnecting fire hose coupling?
- A. Vise grips
- B. Channel locks
- C. C-Spanner
- D. Pipe wrench
16. fire can be prevented by
- A. Inspecting electrical appliances for damages
- B. Not using extension cords
- C. Smoking only in designated areas
- D. All of the above
17. Which side of the fire triangle most commonly causes a fire ?
- A. Foam
- B. Paper
- C. Wood
- D. Steel
18. A class D fire would involve the burning
- A. Diesel oil
- B. Magnesium
- C. Dunnage
- D. Electrical insulation
19. The most effective way of applying carbon dioxide from a portable extinguisher to a fire ?
- A. Forming a cloud cover 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
20. A frying pan on the galley stove catches fire, which of the following should not be used on this type of fire.
- A. Use water extinguisher to put out the fire
- B. Cover pan with the blanket and switch of heat source
- C. Raise the alarm and close the gallery door
- D. Cover the pan and switch of the heat source
21. Fire extinguishers are classified by
- A. The type of fire they are used on
- B. Size of the fire put out
- C. The temperature of fire
- D. The colour of the fire
22. In the sprinkler system for accommodation the tank capacity should be simultaneous coverage of a minimum area of __at the application rate
- A. 160 sq feet
- B. 280 sq feet
- C. 300 sq feet
- D. 320 sq feet
23. Signaling communication through life line-repeated pull
- A. I m alright
- B. Give more slack
- C. Pick up slack
- D. Pull me out/come out
24. Which of the following fire extinguishers is used to put out Class ‘A’ fires?
- A. CO2
- B. Water
- C. Multi – purpose dry chemical
- D. Both b and c.
25. Fully pressurized gas carriers are designed for excess pressure in cargo tank above?
- A. 7 bar
- B. 8 bar
- C. 11 bar
- D. 15 bar
26. Ideally the adjustable jet/spray nozzle on a hose should be used as
- A. A spray of arc 60 degrees
- B. A jet
- C. A spray of arc 30 degrees
- D. A spray of arc 90 degrees
27. Fire _____ is based on the type of fuel used to feed a fire
- A. Detection
- B. Classification
- C. Prevention
- D. Theory
28. Fires resulting from spontaneous combustion caused by the improper disposal of
- A. Cigarette buts
- B. Oily rags
- C. Burner torches
- D. None of the above
29. Dry chemical powder is more suitable to extinguish _____
- A. Class A type fire
- B. Class B type of fire
- C. Class C type of fire
- D. All of the above
30. What does a red and white sign displaying a finger?
- A. The location of the fire assembly point
- B. The location of the fire extinguisher
- C. The location of the fire alarm point
- D. None of the above
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