1. A vessel's fire control pan shall be.
- A. Posted every 150 feet along the most continuous deck on the vessel
- B. Permanently posted for the guidance of ship's officers
- C. Given to each crewmember in booklet form
- D. Translated into three languages: English, French and Spanish
Answer: B — Permanently posted for the guidance of ship's officers
The correct answer is "Permanently posted for the guidance of ship's officers". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
2. A fire hose should be stowed in its rack with the.
- A. Hose sections disconnected
- B. Foam nozzle attached
- C. All-purpose nozzle attached
- D. Hose sections rolled separately
Answer: C — All-purpose nozzle attached
The correct answer is "All-purpose nozzle attached". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
3. At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, all carbon dioxide fire extinguishers aboard a vessel are ________ (small passenger vessel regulations).
- A. Check for pressure loss
- B. Discharged and recharged
- C. Sent ashore to an approved service facility
- D. Weighed
Answer: D — Weighed
The correct answer is "Weighed". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
4. On the vessel's fire control plan, all parts of a fixed fire suppression system are listed except.
- A. Spaces protected by the system
- B. Extinguishing agent cylinder location
- C. Remote cylinder releases(s)
- D. Instructions for activation of system
Answer: D — Instructions for activation of system
The correct answer is "Instructions for activation of system". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
5. The control panel of a fire detection system must have all of the following except.
- A. A power - available light
- B. An audible alarm to notify the crew and identify the origin of the fire
- C. A means to silence audible alarms while maintaining visible alarm lights
- D. A way to bypass the entire panel if it malfunctions
Answer: D — A way to bypass the entire panel if it malfunctions
The spoken signal 'PAN-PAN' (transmitted three times) indicates an urgency message concerning the safety of a vessel or person, whereas 'MAYDAY' is reserved strictly for grave and imminent danger.
6. The spreading of fire as a result of heat being carried through a vessel's ventilation system is an example of heat transferred by.
- A. Conduction
- B. Convection
- C. Radiation
- D. Windage
Answer: B — Convection
The correct answer is "Convection". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
7. Quick cleaning strainers are installed in the fire main system at individual fire hydrants to.
- A. Prevent rust and foreign matter from entering the system piping
- B. Prevent rust and foreign matter from entering the hoses and nozzles
- C. Protect the fire pumps from becoming clogged with marine growth
- D. Filter out some of the salt in an effort to reduce pipeline scaling
Answer: B — Prevent rust and foreign matter from entering the hoses and nozzles
The correct answer is "Prevent rust and foreign matter from entering the hoses and nozzles". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
8. If your vessel is required to have a fire ax onboard where should it be located.
- A. In or adjacent to the primary operating station
- B. In below-decks passenger accommodations
- C. Just outside the engine room access
- D. In the galley near the stove
Answer: B — In below-decks passenger accommodations
The correct answer is "In below-decks passenger accommodations". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
9. While reading the muster list you see that THREE SHORT blasts on the ship's whistle and the same signal on the general alarm bells is the signal for.
- A. Abandon ship
- B. Dismissal from drills
- C. Fire and emergency
- D. Man overboard
Answer: B — Dismissal from drills
The correct answer is "Dismissal from drills". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
10. How do you operate a portable CO2 fire extinguisher?
- A. Point the horn down
- B. Pull pin, squeeze grip
- C. Turn cylinder upside-down
- D. Break the rupture disc
Answer: B — Pull pin, squeeze grip
The correct answer is "Pull pin, squeeze grip". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
11. Remote controls for quick closing shut off valves are required in how many locations.
Answer: B — 2
12. The vessel's fire control plan is laid out on which of the following type of plan.
- A. General arrangement
- B. Midship section
- C. Subdivision
- D. Lines
Answer: A — General arrangement
The correct answer is "General arrangement". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
13. What emergency equipment is not found in the crew mess in this view of the vessel's fire control plan?
- A. Primary means of escape
- B. Fire alarm
- C. Heat sensor
- D. Smoke detector
Answer: C — Heat sensor
The correct answer is "Heat sensor". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
14. In what location would a duplicate fire control plan normally not be located.
- A. Navigation bridge
- B. Engine room control
- C. Master's office
- D. Crew and Passenger Areas
Answer: B — Engine room control
The correct answer is "Engine room control". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
15. The solid arrow sign represents.
- A. Path of forced ventilation
- B. Search and rescue route
- C. Nearest door
- D. Primary means of escape
Answer: D — Primary means of escape
The correct answer is "Primary means of escape". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
16. A vessel fire control plan shall.
- A. Be posted in every space crewmembers eat and socialize
- B. Be written in English
- C. Have a duplicate set of plans permanently stored outside the deck house
- D. Provide a snapshot of the area of every crew members stateroom in their stateroom
Answer: C — Have a duplicate set of plans permanently stored outside the deck house
The correct answer is "Have a duplicate set of plans permanently stored outside the deck house". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
17. Which of the listed fire extinguishers cannot be easily recharged aboard ship?
- A. Soda acid
- B. Carbon dioxide
- C. Dry chemical, cartridge-operated
- D. Foam
Answer: B — Carbon dioxide
The correct answer is "Carbon dioxide". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
18. Fire hoses located at protected fire stations, must always be.
- A. Connected to the fire hydrant
- B. Capped on the ends for protection
- C. Supplied with a smooth bore nozzle
- D. Open to the air to prevent rot
Answer: A — Connected to the fire hydrant
The correct answer is "Connected to the fire hydrant". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
19. Proper maintenance of a dry chemical fire extinguisher will include.
- A. Adding water to the powder
- B. Painting the CO2 cartridge red
- C. Puncturing the CO2 cartridge
- D. Shaking the extinguisher to loosen the caked-up portions of the powder
Answer: D — Shaking the extinguisher to loosen the caked-up portions of the powder
The correct answer is "Shaking the extinguisher to loosen the caked-up portions of the powder". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
20. Radiation can cause a fire to spread by.
- A. Transmitting the heat of a fire through the ship's metal
- B. Burning liquids flowing into another space
- C. Heated gases flowing through ventilation systems
- D. The transfer of heat across and unobstructed space
Answer: D — The transfer of heat across and unobstructed space
Radiation is the transfer of thermal energy through electromagnetic waves across open space without direct contact, which can ignite combustible materials located across a compartment.
21. The connection facilities for the international shore connection must be located to provide access.
- A. On each side of the vessel
- B. As close as possible to the house
- C. On the main deck
- D. On each level of the accommodation spaces
Answer: A — On each side of the vessel
The correct answer is "On each side of the vessel". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
22. While working in the engine room, you hear seven short blasts followed by one long blast on the ship's whistle, supplemented by the same signal on the general alarm bells, you should.
- A. Start the fire pump to charge the fire main
- B. Standby the main console and await orders from the engineer on watch
- C. Go to your fire station
- D. Go to your lifeboat station
Answer: D — Go to your lifeboat station
The correct answer is "Go to your lifeboat station". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
23. To prevent the spread of fire by conduction you should.
- A. Cool the bulkheads around the fire
- B. Remove combustibles form direct exposure
- C. Close all openings to the area
- D. Shut off all electric power
Answer: A — Cool the bulkheads around the fire
Conduction transmits heat directly through steel bulkheads and decks. Applying boundary cooling with water spray prevents adjacent compartments from reaching ignition temperature.
24. You must ensure that lifesaving equipments is.
- A. Locked up
- B. Readily accessible for use
- C. Inaccessible to passengers
- D. On the topmost deck of the vessel at all times
Answer: B — Readily accessible for use
The correct answer is "Readily accessible for use". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
25. A carbon dioxide fire extinguisher should be recharged.
- A. At least annually
- B. Whenever it is below 10% of the required weight
- C. Has not been used for 5 years
- D. Before every safety inspection
Answer: B — Whenever it is below 10% of the required weight
The correct answer is "Whenever it is below 10% of the required weight". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
26. The international shore connection.
- A. Satisfies pollution prevention requirements
- B. Allows hook up of fire fighting water form shore facilities
- C. Allows emergency use of the fire main for deballasting
- D. Permits discharge of waste oil to shore facilities
Answer: B — Allows hook up of fire fighting water form shore facilities
The correct answer is "Allows hook up of fire fighting water form shore facilities". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
27. A fireman's outfit carried onboard cargo vessels must have a.
- A. Canister type gas mask
- B. Fresh-air breathing apparatus
- C. Self-contained breathing apparatus
- D. Combustible gas indicator
Answer: C — Self-contained breathing apparatus
The correct answer is "Self-contained breathing apparatus". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
28. Fire hose couplings.
- A. Should be painted red in order to identify hose lengths
- B. Are made of bronze, brass, or soft alloy metals
- C. Are specially hardened to prevent crushing
- D. Should be greased frequently
Answer: B — Are made of bronze, brass, or soft alloy metals
The correct answer is "Are made of bronze, brass, or soft alloy metals". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
29. Each fireman's outfit and its spare equipment must be stowed in a.
- A. Locked cabinet in the machinery space
- B. Unlocked cabinet in the machinery space
- C. Separate and accessible locations
- D. Location near a fire hydrant
Answer: C — Separate and accessible locations
The correct answer is "Separate and accessible locations". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
30. What must be mounted at a small passenger vessel operating station for use by the Master and crew?
- A. Emergency instructions
- B. A tide table for the area
- C. Instructions on artificial
- D. The location of the first aid kit
Answer: A — Emergency instructions
The correct answer is "Emergency instructions". This question tests core knowledge from the Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF / STCW Section A-V/2) and SOLAS safety framework governing passenger ship emergency response, crowd control, and lifesaving appliances.
