FPFF - Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting Exit Exam Questions - Set 9

Question 1

Which of the following is true about dry powder fire extinguishers?

Accepted Answer

B: They are best choice for electrical fires

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A: You should avoid using them in confined spaces

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C: You should only use them in confined spaces

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D: There is a black band above them

Question 2

If heavy smoke is observed to be issuing from a partially open door of a paint locker having a CO2 fire extinguishing system, the FIRST firefighting attack should be to

Accepted Answer

D: Secure the door and vents, then manually release the CO2

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A: Leave the door and vents open, but release the CO2 flooding system

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B: Open the door completely to evaluate the extent of the fire

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C: Enter and use a portable extinguisher

Question 3

Where shall manually operated call points in fixed fire- detection and alarm systems be located in accommodation spaces? (SOLAS II-2/13.2.1)?

Accepted Answer

D: At exits and in corridors

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A: In all crew and passenger cabins

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B: In messrooms, public lounges and other public rooms

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C: In stairways and escape routes

Question 4

Foam is more suitable to extinguish;

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B: Class B type fire

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A: Class A type fire

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C: Class C type fire

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D: Class D type fire

Question 5

Class A fire division can prevent flame and smoke for the designated time;

Accepted Answer

A: True

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B: False

Question 6

Which type of fire extinguish do you use to fight an electrical fire if a carbon dioxide extinguisher is unavailable?

Accepted Answer

D: Dry powder

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A: water

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B: Wet Chemical

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C: foam

Question 7

Water fire should be on fires started by which of the following materials?

Accepted Answer

D: Materials such as paper, textiles, wood and other solid materials

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A: Materials such as gasoline that are highly flammable

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B: Materials made up of combustible metals

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C: Fires caused by electricity

Question 8

If there is a black coloured band above the fire extinguisher; what does the colour of the band tell you?

Accepted Answer

B: That this extinguisher is a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher

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A: That this extinguisher is a wet chemical fire extinguisher

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C: That this extinguisher is broken and should not be used

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D: That this extinguisher is a water fire extinguisher

Question 9

Titanium and aluminum materials can be classified under which of the following categories?

Accepted Answer

C: Category D

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A: Category A

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B: Category C

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D: Category B

Question 10

You should avoid using __________ fire extinguishers when extinguishing a fire in a confined space.

Accepted Answer

A: Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers

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B: Water Fire Extinguishers

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C: Foam Fire Extinguishers

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D: Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers

Question 11

Which of the following fire extinguishers would you use in order to extinguish an electrical fire?

Accepted Answer

D: Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguisher

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A: Water Fire Extinguisher

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B: Foam Fire Extinguisher

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C: Wet Chemical Fire Extinguisher

Question 12

While you are using a fire extinguisher containing to carbon dioxide; what happens to the nozzle?

Accepted Answer

D: It becomes extremely cold

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A: It becomes extremely hot

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B: It becomes warm

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C: It becomes slightly cold

Question 13

Which of the following types of fire extinguishers have a yellow band above it?

Accepted Answer

C: Wet Chemical

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A: Foam

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B: Water

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D: Carbon Dioxide

Question 14

Class A materials do not include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

B: Propane Materials

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A: Wood Materials

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C: Plastic Materials

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D: Paper Materials

Question 15

The fire assembly point can be best described as:

Accepted Answer

C: An area where you are required to assemble in the event of a fire

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A: Where the fire extinguishers are stored

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B: An area that has a high risk for fires to occur

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D: An area you are required to avoid in the event of a fire

Question 16

When you see a fire on the worksite, what is the first thing you should do?

Accepted Answer

A: Sound the fire alarm

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B: Tell you, master

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C: Try and put the fire out

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D: Grab your tools and quickly exit the area

Question 17

Where should you go if you hear the fire alarm going off?

Accepted Answer

B: To the fire assembly point

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A: To the supervisor’s office in order to inform him what is happening

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C: To the break room to make sure everyone got out

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D: Home, the work day is over

Question 18

Fires that are fueled by _________ require you to use water fire extinguishers in order to fight them

Accepted Answer

C: Solid materials; such as wood, paper, and textile

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A: Live electricity

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B: Gasoline, kerosene, and other flammable liquids

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D: Propane, butane, and other flammable gases

Question 19

When do you go to the fire assembly point?

Accepted Answer

B: When the fire alarm goes on

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A: When discussion about fire safety is taking place

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C: If you are the first one to see the fire

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D: When practicing using the different types of fire extinguishers

Question 20

The area you must assemble in the event of the fire is called :

Accepted Answer

C: The Fire Assembly Point

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A: The Fire Safety Meeting Spot

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B: There is no specific name

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D: The supervisor’s office

Question 21

A hot permit allows you to

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A: Carry out work that can potentially cause a fire

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B: To work on a worksite containing extreme temperatures

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C: Gives you the authority to start a fire on the worksite

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D: Allows you to practice fire drills on the worksite

Question 22

Which of the following materials can be classified under Category D?

Accepted Answer

D: Both A & B

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A: Titanium

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B: Aluminum

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C: Propane

Question 23

In the event of a fire, everyone is responsible for:

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B: Pulling the fire alarm if they see a fire

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A: Informing the supervisor of what is happening

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C: Making sure everyone gets to the fire assembly point safely

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D: None of the above

Question 24

Fire spreads depends upon on air speed and calorific value of fuel ?

Accepted Answer

A: True

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B: False

Question 25

What are the criteria that it must be automatic fire detection on board?

Accepted Answer

C: All ships covered by the IMO safety conventions

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A: It is the owner’s option to have fire detection onboard a ship with heat/smoke detectors and audio alarm

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B: All ships that are built after 1986

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D: All ships that are built on or after 1986 in accordance with local rules and regulations

Question 26

Emergency power for a period of 36 hrs for fire detection and fire alarm and fire door holding and release system to be available

Accepted Answer

A: True(For Passenger ship -36 Hours & Cargo ships -18 Hours)

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B: False

Question 27

How many fireman’s outfit are required to be carried on tankers?

Accepted Answer

B: At least four sets

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A: At least three sets

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C: At least one set

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D: At least two sets

Question 28

What is oxygen’s role in making a fire?

Accepted Answer

A: It sustains combustion

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B: It cools down

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C: It spreads it

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D: none of these

Question 29

Combustion generates

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B: Heat smoke Light

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A: Fumes, gases, vapors

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C: Sound , rust, dust

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D: Heat, vibration, smell

Question 30

When extinguishing a fire you should?

Accepted Answer

B: Turn your back to the fire exit(Outward)

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A: Turn your back always to the north

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C: Turn your face to the fire exit(inward)

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D: Turn your face always to the south

Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF) (Set 9)

Which of the following is true about dry powder fire extinguishers?

Questions in FPFF Set 9

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