ASSESSMENT- FPFF, 2023 Total marks: 100 Date of Exam :

Time: 2 hour
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1. Elaboration of FPFF Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting.
2. FPFF is as per under IMO model course 1.20.
3. FPFF is as per STCW regulation Regulation II
4. FPFF is as per STCW section Section A-VI/1, Paragraph 3 & 4.
5. Fire Fighting outfit used on board BA set, Safety helmet, Fire Fighting Suit, Safety
Goggles, Hand gloves and Safety shoes.
6. Number of factors required to achieve a Combustion 3.
7. Which element does not burn itself rather burn others? Oxygen.
8. How many classes are there? 5.
9. What are class A fires? All solids except metal.
10. What are class B fires? Liquids.
11. What are class C fires? Gases.
12. What are class D fires? Metal.
13. What are class E fires? Electric Fire.
14. Fire triangle elements- Heat, Fuel & Air.
15. How many ways can heat transfer? 3.
16. Heat transferring ways- Conduction, Convection & Radiation.
17. What are the flammable liquids? Petroleum spirits, Paints, Oils, Paint Thinners,
Kerosene & Waxes.
18. What are the flammable gases? Acetylene, propane, LPG, LNG etc.
19. Main preparation for entry into enclose space Ventilate the space, Test the atmosphere for toxicity
and oxygen deficiency, Continuous ventilation,
Breathing apparatus stand by.
20. Additional preparation for entry into enclose space Rescue equipment at the entrance, Rescue team
readily available, Communication equipment at hand,
Agree on a system of communication, Test the
atmosphere frequently.
21. Further measures for entry into enclose space Adequate illumination, Frequently inform own
condition, If feeling unwell come out soon, If
instructed to come out immediately comply with.
22. Most cabin fires are due to Negligence of their occupants.
23. General alarm means Seven short blast followed by one long blast.
24. Before doing all works on-board obtain Permit to work.
25. After hearing emergency alarm first action is to Rush to emergency station.
26. On a cargo ship emergency drill must be held At least once in a month. If 25% of the crew changes
within 24 hours after sailing.
27. Which one is the parent organization of maritime industry IMO.
28. At which temperature iron and steel can burn 1150.
29. What is flash point? The temperature at which a material produces
enough flammable for it to flash if exposed to an
ignition source.
30. What is ignition temperature? The temperature at which it will continue to burn
when ignited.
31. Self ignition temperature- The temperature at which materials will
spontaneously combust.
32. What is auto ignition temperature? The temperature at which a material undergoes a
chemical change which results in combustion.
33. What is fire point? The lowest temperature at which the heat from the
combustion of a burning vapor is capable of
producing sufficient vapor to enable combustion to
continue.
34. What is the volume of oxygen in air? 21%.
35. Types of extinguishers- Water, foam, DCP, CO2.
36. Water type extinguisher color- Red.
37. Foam type extinguisher color- Cream.
38. Dry Chemical powder (DCP) extinguisher color- Blue.
39. CO2 type extinguisher color- Black.
40. What is radiation? Heat radiation is the transfer of heat from a source
across an intervening space, no material substance
being involved.
41. What is convection? Convection of heat is the transfer of heat through the
motion of heated matter.
42. What is conduction? Conduction is the transfer of heat through a solid
body.
43. What is starvation? Starvation is removal of fuel from a fire in any
situation eventually lead to extinction of fire.
44. What is smothering? Smothering is the exclusion of oxygen from a fire
 which will bring about its extinction.
45. What is cooling? The method of attacking the base of fire with water
to destroy the ability of the fire to sustain itself,
therefore removing heat from fire is call cooling.
46. What are the elements of tetrahedron? Fuel, Heat, Oxygen & Chain reaction.
47. Meaning of FIRE- Find, Isolate, Report & Extinguish.
48. How many types of fire detectors? 3.
49. Fire detector names- Smoke, Heat, Flame detector.
50. Types of fixed fire fighting system- Water fire main system, Automatic & Manual
Sprinkler system, Water spray system, Foam
generating system, CO2 system, DCP system & inert
gas system.
51. Elaboration of ISC? International Shore Coupling/Connection.
52. ISC flange size- 64mm I.D. and 178mm O.D.
53. Number of nut and bolts- 4.
54. Engine room uses fixed ___ system CO2.
55. Before using fixed CO2. system- Sound the fire alarm, evacuated the area, mustering,
seal off all doors and shut all vents & accesses.
56. What is inert gas? Inert gases are those which do not support
combustion & are largely nitrogen and CO2.
57. Which fixed system is used in accommodation? Automatic water sprinkling system.
58. Where is the emergency fire pump located? Outside engine room.
59. What are the methods of storing hoses? The normal role and Dutch role.
60. Types of nozzles- Adjustable jet-spray nozzle, turbine driven, fog
nozzles.
61. Which gas cartridge is used in foam type extinguishers? CO2
62. The foam has to be directed on- A vertical surface so that it can flow down and over
the entire surface of the burning liquids.
63. CO2 deprives the fire of __________ Oxygen
64. CO2 extinguishers can be used for______ All types of fire.
65. Foam type extinguishers are used for- Liquid fires.
66. Electric fires are extinguished by- CO2 or DCP
67. Metal fires are extinguished by- Dry powders
68. Purpose of BA- To enter smoke filled or enclosed space, to fight fire
and also as emergency escape purpose.
69. Fire blankets are useful on- Fat pan fires, contained liquid fires and smothering
any small fire.
70. Fire alarm is initiated by- Continuous ringing of the ships bell.
71. How many teams are there in the ship’s fire fighting 5
organization?
72. Bimetallic cell is used in which type of fire detector? Heat type
73. Photo electric cell is used in which type of detector Smoke and flame type
74. Steam can extinguish a fire by which method? Starvation
75. To extinguish a fire on main deck open area, which kind Water hydrants
of fixed fir e installation is used?
76. Amplifier is used on which type of fire detector Flame type
77. Sources of ignition in the Engine Room Heat, Oil, Gas, Oily rags etc.
78. Which types of ships are most vulnerable for having a fire Tankers.
by static electricity?
79. BA sets contain air for ____ respiration 30 minutes.
80. Smoking is the most common____ of fire anywhere Reason.
81. ____is used for class E fires CO2 & DCP
82. We have to ____ the area before using fixed CO2 system Evacuate.
83. DCP is not suitable for ____________ fires Gaseous.
84. The S.I. unit of temperature is_ Kelvin.
85. Main fire pumps are located in- Engine room.
86. What is the classification of B type fire? Liquid flammable substance.
87. Full form of EEBD Emergency Escape Breathing Device.
88. EEBD contains oxygen for- 10 to 15 minutes.
89. Purpose of EEBD- To escape from fire hazard area.
90. Full form of SCBA Self Contained Breathing Apparatus.
91. How many BA sets are required for vessel over 4,000 GRT 4.
92. At what percentage of gas, BA sets will give alarm 25%.
93. What is the length of fireman outfits lifeline 30m.
94. What is the normal working duration of fireman outfit 3 hours.
safety lamp
95. Where you will get fire duties on board? Muster list.
96. Onboard ship who will give the abandon ship order Master.
97. After hearing fire alarm where will you report? Emergency station as designated in muster list.
98. Which team is responsible for medical assistance? Support team.
99. Who is incharge of emergency team-1? Chief Officer.
100. What is the meaning ELSA? Emergency life support apparatus.