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VOLUME 1

1. Portable DCP extinguisher is provided in engine control room?

a) true
b) false

2. What type of fire extinguisher should be used to douse a fuel based fire?
a) Carbon dioxide
b) Water
c) Foam
d) Wet chemical

3. Quick closing valve can be operated from a remote location

a) true
b) false

4. Fixed systems is charged by

a) CO2
b) nitrogen
c) compressed air
d) none of the above

5. A class D fire would involve the burning?

a) diesel oil
b) magnesium
c) dunnage
d) electrical insulation

6. Fires can be prevented by

a) inspecting electrical appliances for damages
b) not using extension cords
c) smoking only in designated areas
d) all of the above

7. What is oxygen role in making a fire?

a) it sustains combustion
b) it cools it down
c) it spreads it
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8. The fire protection provided for the propulsion motor and generator
a) fixed foam extinguisher
b) fixed co2 system
c) steam smothering system
d) carbon tetrachloride extinguisher system

9. Fuel flowing in a pipe prone to which of the following ignition sources?

a) static electricity
b) high pressure action
c) chemical reaction
d) fricition

10. The weight of portable fire extinguisher is not more than

a) 9 kgs
b) 23 kgs
c) 13.5 kgs
d) 5 kgs

11. Which of the following types of materials is responsible for fueling a class-A fire?
a) oils that you typically cook with
b) flammable liquids
c) electrical equipment
d) wood, plastic, paper, and others

12) Fire spread depends up on air speed and calorific of fuel

a) true
b) false

13. Which of the following fire extinguishers would you use in order to extinguish
electrical fire?
a) water fire extinguisher
b) foam fire extinguisher
c) wet chemical fire extinguisher
d) carbon dioxide fire extinguisher

14. Where in accommodation spaces shall smoke detectors be located?

a) in all crew and passenger cabins
b) near ventilation ducts throughout the accommodation spaces
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c) in stairways, corridors and escape routes

d) in mess rooms, public lounges and other public spaces

15. Self contained breathing apparatus-SCBA is also called as

a) compressed air breathing apparatus-CABA
b) EEBD
c) ELSA
d) none of the above
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VOLUME 2

1. Which of the following colours is used to indicate a foam fire extinguisher?

a) red and yellow band
b) red and cream band
c) red and blue band
d) red and black band

2. The portable extinguisher designed for use on almost all classes of fire is a
a) dry chemical extinguisher
b) water extinguisher
c) foam extinguisher
d) wet chemical extinguisher

3. Emergency means of lighting is provided when there is a black out a)

emergency generators
b) emergency batteries
c) both a) and b)
d) none of the above

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

a) how much chemical it holds
b) The first three letters of the alphabet
c) types of fire the extinguisher will put out

5. In the event of a fire, everyone is responsible for

a) informing the master of what is happening
b) pulling the fire alarm if they see a fire
c) making sure everyone gets to the fire assembly point
d) none of the above

6. Fire plan tells what action to take in emergency situation by

a) the shore firemen
b) the crew
c) the paramedics
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7. Foam is more suitable to extinguish

a) class A type fire
b) class B type fire
c) class C type fire
d) class D type fire

8. During fire fighter bin gas carried pressure in DCP tank reach 16 bar
a) open the out valve manually
b) valves opens automatically

9. A class `D` fire involves what type of material?

a) liquids
b) metals
c) gases
d)wood or other carbonaceous material

10. Each fire pump on a MODU must have a pressure gage located
a) at the pump discharge
b) at the manifold connection
c) at each fire station discharge
d) at the pump station

11. Each fire hydrant is required to have at least one spanner wrench and at
a) hose rack or reel
b) all purpose nozzle
c) foam applicator
d) pick axe

12. Typical fixed FF system are

a) CO2
b) foam
c) fire main
d) all the above
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13. During a fire drill on a MODU/mobile offshore drilling unit which of the
following done?
a) each fire pumps is to be started
b) the lifeboat is to be launched and operated
c) an inventory of rescue boat and the equipments
d) an inspection and inventory of the hoses

14. A safety outlet is provided on the co2 discharge piping to prevent

a) over pressurization of the space being flooded
b) rupture of cylinder due to temperature increase
c) over pressurization of the co2 discharge piping
d) flooding of a space

15. After a fire has been extinguished in a closed space, personnel may safely
enter the space when
a) smoke density has been decreased sufficiently to see the bulkhead opposite
the compartments
b) all smoke and toxic fumes are removed and an adequate oxygen supply is
present
c) none of the above
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VOLUME 3

1. A fire is said to be under control when

a) it stops spreading
b) no smoke is seen
c) when the temperature of side wall remains cool and steady
d) flame is knocked off

2. How many firemen’s outfit are required to be carried on tankers?

a) at least three sets
b) at least four sets
c) at least one set
d) at least two sets

3. A fixed co2 fire extinguishing system protecting spaces other than tanks must have
a) two or more releasing stations
b) automatic release in event of a fire
c) an audible alarm and time delay
d) an audible alarm

4. Inert gas supply may be

a) treated flue gas from main or auxiliary boilers
b) gas from an oil gas fired gas generator
c) gas from nitrogen generators
d) all of above

5. When the BA team has withdrawn from a fire incident, what action should be
taken by the team leader?
a) instruct the BA wearers to change the bottles, then relax until called again
b) thoroughly de-brief the BA team and pass the information to the bridge
c) make a note, act as you think best, and keep information to yourself and do not
over load the bridge.
d) check the equipment personally and ensure that it is safe for future use.

6. Quick closing valves can be operated from a remote location

a) true
b) false
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7. What type of fire extinguisher would you use on a fire that is recognised of a class F
fire?
a) carbon dioxide fire extinguisher
b) water fire extinguisher
c) wet chemical fire extinguisher
d) dry powder fire extinguisher

8. The use of halon in fire extinguishing system and equipments is already prohibited
a) cargo ship
b) exiting ship
c) new built ship
d) all the above

9. What is the maintenance schedule for a sprinkler system on board?

a) monthly
b) quarterly
c) weekly and yearly
d) half yearly

10. The capacity of required portable fluid extinguisher shall be not more than 13.5
litre and not less than 9 litres
a) true
b) false

11. What does the colour blue on a fire extinguisher indicate?

a) water
b) dry powder
c) carbon dioxide
d) halogen

12. Where should you aim a fire extinguisher nozzle when putting out a fire?
a) at the top of the fire
b) at the base of the fire
c) at the centre of the fire
d) away from the fire.
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13. During a fire emergency, you should close all doors behind you to slow the spread
of a fire
a) true
b) false

14. Flammable cargoes are those with a flash point

a) at or above 37.8 degrees Celsius
b) at or above 50 degrees Celsius
c) at or below 37.8 degrees Celsius
d) at or above 60 degrees Celsius

15. Designated exits must always be unlocked from both sides

a) true
b) false
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VOLUME 4

1. Devices with electrical cords should be thrown away when the cord is
a) cracked
b) frayed
c) discoloured
d) all the above

2. Once the fire is contained, the master needs to evaluate the best strategy for the
next stage. This might include a number of actions, in your opinion which action does
not belong?
a) keeping the fire contained
b) re-introducing air circulation by opening up fire dampers and other opening
c) other means of control
d) the use of fixed installations to put it out the fire contained

3. A class C would involve

a) combustible gas
b) fuel oil
c) electrical insulation
d) wood

4. The fire fighting water sprinklers covers a distance of

a) 16 sq. meters
b) 5 sq. meters
c) 10 sq. Meters
d) 3 sq. Meters

5. The fire alarm is continuous sounding of the ships electric alarm or the ships
whistle
a) true
b) false

6. The spread of fire by conduction is when two objects at different temperatures are
in contact with each other
a) true
b) false
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7. When a fire occurs in a ruptured oil cargo tank, caused by an explosion or collision,
the best fire fighting agent to use is
a) water
b) co2
c) foam
d) carbon tetrachloride

8. For which of the listed class of fire extinguisher used combinations would carbon
dioxide be most suitable as the extinguishing agent?
a) class A and class B
b) class B and class C
c) class A and class C
d) class C and class D

9. Which of the following fire extinguishers is used to put out class A fires?
a) co2
b) water
c) multi-purpose dry chemical
d) both B and C

10. Carbon-dioxide is heavier then air

a) true
b) false

11. Fire watch should be performed during and after all hot work activities
a) true
b) false

12. For machinery spaces, the fixed co2 piping system shall be such that -------- of the
gas can be discharged into the space within a) 70%
b) 80%
c) 0.85%
d) none of above

13. During a fire emergency, you should close all doors behind you to slow the spread
of a fire
a) true
b) false
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14. Flammable cargoes are those with a flash point

a) at or above 37.8 degrees Celsius
b) at or above 50 degrees Celsius
c) at or below 37.8 degrees Celsius
d) at or above 60 degrees Celsius

15. Designated exits must always be unlocked from both sides

a) true
b) false
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VOLUME 5

1. How often should you test your smoke alarm?

a) every month
b) every six months
c) every year
d) every five years

2. Which of the following fire extinguishers would you use in order to extinguish an
electrical fire?
a) water fire extinguisher
b) foam fire extinguisher
c) wet chemical fire extinguisher
d) carbon dioxide fire extinguisher

3. Class C fire extinguishers are used to put out combustible metal and metal alloy
fires?
a) true
b) false

4. What is heats role in making fire?

A) it raises the material temperature so it will ignite
b) it lowers the material temperature to allow it to burn
c) it keeps the fire burning

5. Extinguish the fire by

a) cooling the material
b) starving the fire
c) smothering the fire
d) all of the above

6. Sanitary ballast bilge or general service pumps may be accepted as fire pumps
provided (SOLAS ll2/432)
a) they are not normally used for pumping oil
b) they are ready for use as fire pump at any time
c) they can be started from a position outside the engine room
d) they are fitted with automatic start connected to the fire alarm
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7. Flammability means
a) that burns below 37.5 deg c /100 deg F
b) any fuel that can burn
c) both
d) none

8. Temperature at which the vapour concentration near the surface of the liquid is
high to start fire without external supply of flame
a) fire point
b) flash point
c) self ignition temperature
d) none of above

9. If a the fire occurs in the boiler room as a result of a leaking fuel line you should
FIRST
a) notify the engineer on watch
b) isolate and secure the piping
c) throw sand on the fire
d) extinguish the fire using combination nozzle with applicator

10. When combating an oil fire in a deep tank aboard ship water fog can be used to
extinguish the fire and
a) contain the burning liquid
b) prevent deformation of the tank top
c) cool the surrounding metal
d) eliminate flammable combustion gases

11. Class D fire involve

a) fire involving metal
b) fire involving liquids
c) fire involving gas/ electrical
d) fire involving solid material

12. Which of the following is true about dry powder fire extinguisher?
a) you should avoid using them in confined spaces
b) they are the best choice for electrical space
b) they are the best choice for electrical fire
c) you should only use them in confined spaces
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d) there is a black band above them

13. A self contained breathing apparatus should contain at least 1200 litres of air.
How long should this last a normal person who is not carrying out hard work?
a) 60 minutes
b) 30 minutes
c) 15 minutes
d) 45 minutes

14. With the two pumps simultaneously delivering water through the nozzles the
minimum pressures for cargo ships above 6000 GT shall be maintained at all hydrants
at
a) 0.25 n/mm2
b) 0.27 n/mm2
c) 0.30 n/mm2
d) 0.40 n/mm2

15. Portable --------- extinguisher is provided in engine control rooms

a) water type
b) foam
c) dcp
d) none of the above