FPFF exit exam questions and answers — Set 9 — Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
Set 9 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 9 — 30 FPFF exit exam questions with answers
1. 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
2. A class D fire would involve the burning
- A. Diesel oil
- B. Magnesium
- C. Dunnage
- D. Electrical insulation
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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.
9. 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
10. 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
11. Fire _____ is based on the type of fuel used to feed a fire
- A. Detection
- B. Classification
- C. Prevention
- D. Theory
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. What does AFFF stands in relation to fire fighting?
- A. Active Fire fighting Foam
- B. Anti Fire fighting Foam
- C. Aqueous Film forming Foam
- D. Aqueous Fire fighting Foam
16. Things to remember before opening the door of a fire compartment
- A. Smoldering of fire
- B. Flash over/Back draft
- C. Explosion of flame
- D. All of the above
17. Class D fires involve
- A. Fire involving metal
- B. Fire involving liquids
- C. Fire involving Gas/Electrical
- D. Fire involving solid material
18. Emergency escape routes should be kept
- A. Open and clear
- B. Locked at sea
- C. Locked in port
- D. Open when needed
19. A disadvantage of using CO2 for fire fighting is that
- A. They are not effective on Class ‘C’ fires
- B. They are not effective on Class ‘B’ fires
- C. The cylinders are pressure regulated vessels
- D. The CO2 does not cool the fire .
20. What is the job for the ship management team when the fire breaks 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 must evacuate the ship
- D. The ship management team must call the nearest fire brigade and police station
21. The most effective method in the use of CO2 fire extinguisher is for the discharge to be directed at
- A. Middle of the fire
- B. Top and sides of the fire
- C. Base or nearest edge of the fire
- D. Highest flames of a fire
22. A self contained Breathing apparatus should contain at least 1200 Litres of air. How long it should last a normal person when not carrying out hard work?
- A. 45 Mins
- B. 30 Mins
- C. 15 Mins
- D. 60 Mins
23. ________ are one of the most dependable ways to fight a fire
- A. Work Permits
- B. Automatic sprinkler systems
- C. Fire escapes
- D. Job safety analyses
24. Hazards in galley
- A. Cooking oil, hot fat
- B. Hot surfaces, oven, frying pan
- C. Defective electrical connections
- D. All of the above
25. Low expansion foam is suitable for fighting fires in
- A. Accommodation
- B. Cargo Holds
- C. Deck of a ship
- D. Engine Room
26. Class C fires involve
- A. Fire involving Gas/Electrical
- B. Fire involving liquids
- C. Fire involving solid material
- D. Fire involving metal
27. Welding and use of open flames on board tankers (without COW and IGS) in operation are subject to regulations laid down by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate (Norwegian Ship Control Legislation - NSCL). Which of the listed requirements regarding washing and gas freeing before hot work in cargo tanks corresponds to these regulations?
- A. All cargo tanks, pump rooms and cofferdams shall be examined by type approved two explosimeters.
- B. Gas measuring can be carried out by all deck officers.
- C. One type approved explosimeter shall be used for gas measuring.
- D. Hatches to not adjacent tanks which have not been cleaned or inerted shall be kept open during work.
28. In addition to cargo & machinery spaces which other spaces if any have to be fitted with an approved fixed firefighting system on cargo ships?
- A. No additional fixed systems are required.
- B. Rope store
- C. Paint store
- D. Focsle store
29. Where can shore side personnel find necessary information on ship's fire control systems in an emergency situation?
- A. From the duty officer.
- B. A copy of the fire control plan is permanently posted in prominently marked locations onboard ships.
- C. A copy of the fire control plans/folders is stored in a watertight and prominently marked container outside the deckhouse or accommodation.
- D. Information is to be given by the owners through the nearest rescue center.
30. What type of construction material should be avoided regarding fire protection purposes?
- A. All uncovered wooden materials
- B. All composite materials
- C. All plastic materials
- D. All combustible materials
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