Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) (Set 6)

Question 1 of 30

The extinguishing agent most likely to allow re-ignition of a fire is:

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Questions in this Practice Set

Q1

The extinguishing agent most likely to allow re-ignition of a fire is:

Q2

The risk of fire and explosion is ________ in tankers.

Q3

Why should foam be banked off a bulkhead when extinguishing an oil fire?

Q4

A large oil fire on the deck of a ship can be fought most effectively with:

Q5

The minimum flashpoint of oil fuel carried on board a ship is:

Q6

You are operating a fire hose with an applicator attached. If you put the handle of the nozzle in the vertical position, you will use:

Q7

To safely enter a compartment where CO2 has been released from a fixed extinguishing system, you should:

Q8

The international shore connection:

Q9

A fire has broken out on the stern of your vessel. You should maneuver your vessel so the wind:

Q10

An extinguishing agent which effectively cools, dilutes combustible vapors, removes oxygen, and provides a heat and smoke screen is:

Q11

The expansion of LFL is:

Q12

Which statement describes the primary process by which fires are extinguished by dry chemical?

Q13

What is the most important consideration when determining to fight an electrical fire?

Q14

If you see an oil leakage, you clean it immediately. This is an example of:

Q15

When dry chemical extinguishers are used to put out Class B fires, there is a danger of reflash because dry chemical:

Q16

Which of the following fire extinguishing agents has the greatest capacity for heat absorption?

Q17

The expansion of IBC code is:

Q18

As compared to carbon dioxide, dry chemical has which advantage?

Q19

Which of the listed firefighting agents and associated applications provide the largest shielding effect for the firefighter?

Q20

An example of a type of smoke detector is the:

Q21

Which firefighting agent is most effective in removing heat?

Q22

When water fog is used as an extinguishing agent, the fire is extinguished principally by the:

Q23

While fighting a coal fire, forced ventilation can be used to bring down the temperature.

Q24

Fire extinguishers of sizes 3, 4, and 5 are designated as:

Q25

Dangerous goods are classified into how many groups?

Q26

Fire safety is achieved by using fire retardant materials.

Q27

The discharge from a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher should be directed:

Q28

Which statement is true concerning the use of dry chemical extinguishers?

Q29

Alcohol-resistant foam is also known as all-purpose foam.

Q30

What is the minimum number of portable fire extinguishers that must be carried on ships of 1000 GRT and above?