Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF)

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As a general rule, where would you expect to find a portable fire extinguisher in any space?

There is no such standard practice.

Near to the entrance to the space

Under a porthole or window

Near the middle of the space

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The fire signal on a ship must be a continuous blast of the whistle or electrical bell for not less than_______ seconds

None of the above

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What fixed fire fighting medium do we normally use in the engine room, pump room and other spaces?

The fixed fire fighting medium in engine room, pump room etc. is chemical powder

The fixed fire fighting medium in engine room, pump room etc. is water

The fixed fire fighting medium in engine room, pump room etc. is foam

The fixed fire fighting medium in engine room, pump room etc. is Carbon Dioxide CO2, Halon or foam

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Instructions for 'Preparation for welding or hot work in cargo tanks' is laid down by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate. During ongoing inspection on work in cargo tanks, the gas concentration shall be measured:

At three levels at one point close to the working area.

At two levels for three places in the tank.

At three levels for at least two places in the tank.

At one level for at least two places in the tank.

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There are various methods available to extinguish a fire by removing one of the elements of the fire triangle. Removal of potential fuel is called _____

Cooling

Smothering

Fuel starvation

Flame inhibition

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If fuel is removed from the fire triangle, what is this called?

Cooling.

Smothering.

Starving.

Suffocating.

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In accommodation the automatic sprinklers shall come into operation within the temperature range

48-55

80-90

68-79

56-67

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Quick closing valve can be operated from a remote location

True

False

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Where do we find information about the ships fire preparedness?

Information about the ships fire preparedness do we find at the fire station

Information about the ships fire preparedness do we find in the alarm instruction

Information about the ships fire preparedness do we find in the company QA manual

Information about the ships fire preparedness do we find in the deck log book

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What do the words 'spontaneously combustion' mean

The substance can catch fire by itself without an external source of heat or ignition

when this substance burns it burns completely and does not leave any residue or ash

when the substance burns it becomes very hot

The substance is very di cult to set alight, even when it is very hot

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What types of fire extinguishers shall be used in the engine room?

Fire extinguishers equipped for powder or CO2 only.

Fire extinguishers of the handy-size types only.

Any fire extinguisher with a weight of less than 100 lbs.

Fire extinguishers filled with fresh water only.

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The letters A, B and C on the portable fire extinguisher represent what?

The rest three letters of the alphabet

How many chemicals it holds

Types of fire the extinguisher designed to will put out

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When is the risk of fire greatest?

When the vessel is at sea in stormy weather.

When the vessel is in dense traffic situations.

When the vessel is in hot, dry climates.

When the vessel is in port, particularly dry-dock.

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Which of the following colors is used to indicate Foam fire extinguisher

Red and black band

Red and cream band

Red and blue band

Red and yellow band

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In the case of Direct Reduced Iron (DR) cargo in the hold, contact with water may lead to vigorous re-oxidation accompanied by the evolution of heat and hydrogen which may give rise to the risk of explosion

False

True

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What types of gases are not allowed as fire-extinguishing medium for fixed gas fire-extinguishing system aboard ships?

Carbon dioxide gases

Toxic gases

Halogenated hydrocarbon gases

Fuel combustion gases

17 / 25

Which of the following conducts heat well?

Steel.

Styrofoam (Polystyrene).

Wood.

Paper.

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In which compartments are halogenated hydrocarbons not allowed as fire-extinguishing media?

Pump rooms

General cargo holds

Engine rooms

Cargo holds for passenger cars and other empty vehicles

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What type of fire-extinguishing medium release is allowed for fixed gas fire-extinguishing installations?

Automatic release system incorporating alarm system for manned compartments

Automatic release system activated by fire detectors

Automatic release system activated by the ship's fire alarm

Manual operated release system only

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What is the basic principle of fire prevention?

Keep all spaces throughout the vessel well ventilated.

Never to smoke in bed.

Inspect the vessel at the end of each watch.

Remove one of the three components of the 'fire triangle.'

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Portable fire extinguisher is designed to put out effectively?

Large bush fire

Industrial fire

Small fire

Explosion

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Fire watch should be performed during and after all hot work activities

False

True

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Which of the following are frequent causes of fires in accommodation?

Covering of electric fires with blankets

Smoking in bed

All the above

Overloading electric plugs

24 / 25

Fire plan tells what actions to take in emergency situation by

The shore firemen

The paramedics

The crew

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What type of nozzles for fire hoses shall be used aboard ships?

Dual purpose (jet/spray) type

Dual purpose (jet/spray) type incorporating shutoff

Spray type

Jet type

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