14.

Pencegahan, pengendalian dan pemadaman kebakaran di atas

kapal (Prevent, control and fight fires on board)
1. *As a general rule, what is the minimum flash point of an oil used as a liquid fuel
on board?
a. 60ºC
b. 30ºC
c. There is no limit
d. 10ºC

2. *Besides certain other factors, a BOILOVER takes place:

a. When the container also contains water
b. When the container is nearly full
c. When the product is a combustible liquid
d. If the tank has a floating roof

3. *In which one of the following an oil, the flash point of which only needs to
be over 43°C, may be used?
a. In emergency generators
b. In inert gas generators
c. In the main engine
d. In the kitchen

4. *What are the main components of the atmospherical air?

a. O2: 21% N2: 78% H2O: traces CO2: traces, Rare gases: traces
b. O2: 50% N2: 50% H2O: traces CO2: traces Rare gases: traces
c. O2: 21% N2: 72% H2O: 5% CO2: 2% Rare gases: traces
d. O2: 75% N2: 10% H2O: 5% CO2: 5%, Rare gases: traces

5. *What is the factor that makes the difference between a deflagrating and
a detonating explosion?
a. The speed of the shock wave created by the initial combustion
b. The material which is at the origin of the explosion (powder or gas)
c. The confinement of the place where the explosion occurs (inside or
outside)
d. The initial pressure, temperature and moisture content

6. A class "D" fire involves what type of material?DPKP

a. Metals
b. Gases
c. Liquids
d. Wood or other carbonaceous material

7. According to European standards (E.N.) fire can be classified…

a. A, B,C,D
b. A, B, C
c. A, B
d. A, B, C, D, E
8. According to their physical state, extinguishing agents may be classified in to:
a. Solid, liquid and gases
b. Synthetic, proteinic, gases and liquid
c. Proteinic and synthetic
d. Solid, proteinic and gases

9. Among the additives used to improve the effectiveness of water in the

fight against fire there are the moisturing ones. What is the task they
perform?
a. They reduce the surface tension of water
b. They protect the fuel with a thin covering that holds up the ignition
c. They increase the viscosity of water
d.They protect the fuel with a thin covering that holds up the ignition
and they increase the viscosity of water

10. Fire provokes:

e. Gases, flames, smoke and heat
f. Radiation and smoke
g. Vapours, radiation, gases and flames
h. Vapours, smoke and flames

11. For which of the following groups of substances or materials is the use of
water as an extinguishing agent dangerous?
i. Sodium hydrosulphite , potassium hydroxide, magnesium
j. Wood, rubber, oil
k. Gas-oil, oily rags, synthetic textiles
l. Alcohol, paraffin

12. How does low expansion foam act as an extinguishing agent when dealing with
oil fires?
m.By smothering and also by providing some cooling
n. By cooling only
o. By smothering only
p.The heat from the fire causes the foam to produce an inert gas wh
ch gradually extinguishes the fire

13. Hydrocarbon gas encountered in oil tankers cannot burn in an

atmosphere containing less than approximately what percentage of oxygen
(by volume)? a. 11%
b. 13%
c. 15%
d. 17%
14. If a fire starts in the fuel tanks of a vessel, the fire will be ?
a. A class B fire
b. A class A fire
c. A class D fire
d. A class E fire

15. In general, what is the best extinguishing agent to put out a class A fire?
e. Water
f. Carbon dioxide (CO2)
g. Dry chemical powder
h. Foam

16. In which ways is heat transmitted?

i. Conduction, convection and radiation
j. Delay, conduction, radiation
k. Gasification, conduction and convection
l. Radiation and gasification

17. The extinguishing agent which can be applied on any fires of class A, B, or C
is:
m.Multipurpose powder
n. Sprayed water
o. Halon
p. CO2

18. The fire point is

q.The minimum temperature at which a combustible gives off vapours
that may burn in contact with oxygen in air, and at which combustion
persists once the source of ignition has been removed
r.The minimum temperature at which a combustible gives off vapours that
may burn when they are in contact with oxygen in air, when there is a
presence of activation energy; but with no capacity of maintaining
combustion.
s.A process of chemical decomposition by oxidation-reduction at unusually
high temperature, in areas with slight ventilation.
t.The maximum pressure that will be reached when a given combustible
burns into an enclosed space

19. The lowest temperature at which a liquid will give off sufficient vapors to
form a flammable mixture with air is known as the:
u. Flash point
v. Fire point
c. Lower explosive
limit
d. Threshold limit
value

20. The method of extinction by smothering is based on this basis;

a.The fire is extinguished by avoiding the contact between the fuel
vapours and the oxygen
b.The fire is extinguished by eliminating the heat so as to obtain
a temperature at which the fuel doesn't give off enough
vapour
c.Te fire is extinguished by interrupting the chain reaction, as it stops
the transmission of heat by means of the action of chemical agents
d.The fire is extinguished by avoiding the contact between the fuel
vapours and the hot surface

21. The necessary elements to create fire are

e. combustible, oxygen, heat and chain reaction
f. combustible, oxygen, flames and chain reaction
g. combustible, air, flames and gas
h. heat and chain reaction

22. To maintain a fire, three conditions need to be met: Oxygen, combustible

material and sufficient temperature for combustion. What subject must be
removed to extinguish the fire?
i. Either of the mentioned alternatives.
j. Heat, Oxygen and combustible material.
k. Oxygen.
l. Combustible material.

23. Water is the extinguishing agent which is the most widely employed and its
action as an extinguishing agent is due to a combination of the following
phenomena:
m.Cooling, smothering and dispersion
n. Cooling, inhibition and dispersion
o. Smothering and dispersion
p. Smothering and inhibition

24. What are the characteristics of CO2?

q. All the mentioned alternatives.
r. It displaces oxygen.
s. It is heavier than oxygen.
t. It is in itself not dangerous (not poisonous)

25. What class of fire involves gas?

u. Class C fire
v. Class A fire
w.Class B fire
d. Class D
fire

26. What class of fire involves liquids?

a. Class B fire
b. Class A fire
c. Class C fire
d. Class D fire

27. What class of fire is a smoldering fire of wood, textiles, paper and
other carbonaceous materials?
e. Class A
f. Class B
g. Class C
h. Class D

28. What is a polar (liquid)?

i. A liquid that mixes with water
j. A liquid that doesn't mix with water
k. A liquid that emits flammable vapour
l. A liquid that conducts electricity

29. What is flashpoint of an oil or liquefied gas?

m.The flash point for an oil or liquefied gas is the temperature at which it
is possible to ignite the vapour above the liquid
n.The flashpoint is the mixture of oxygen and hydro carbons needed to
have an oil or liquefied gas to burn
o.The flashpoint is the temperature the oil or liquefied gas need for
self ignition
p.The flashpoint is the temperature needed to have a oil or liquefied
gas pumpable

30. What is the minimum necessary condition for the start and permanence of an
oil fuel fire?
q. The temperature is equal to or over the flash point
r. The temperature is below the flash point
s. The temperature is above 250°C
t. The temperature is below 100°C

31. What is the name given to a devastating explosion that may occur when a
rigid container containing a liquefied gas is exposed to a very high
*temperature?
u. BLEVE
v. SLOP-OVER
w.FLASH-OVER
d. BOIL-OVER

32. What kind of fuel will originate a class A fire?

a. a solid (cardboard or wood…)
b. a liquid (gasoline or petrol…)
c. a gas, not under pressure
d. a gas, under pressure

33. What kind of process is a fire?

e. All the mentioned alternatives
f. It is a chemical process
g. It is a process characterised by an emission of heat, light and smoke
h. It is a physical process

34. Which element must be removed to extinguish a fire?

i.All alternatives. It is enough that one of the mentioned elements
are removed.
j. Heat
k. Oxygen
l. Chain reaction

35. Which of the following is a combustion reaction?

m.All the answers are good
n. Smouldering fire
o. Open fire
p. Explosion

36. Which one of the following appliances is allowed to burn an oil fuel, the
flash point of which may be a little bit lower than the one used for the main
a. The emergency
*engine?
b. The inert gas generators
generators
c. The incinerators
d. All the answers are wrong

37. Which one of the listed fire-extinguishing medium is most effective against
an open oil fire?
e. Foam
f. Water
g. Powder
h. Gas
38. *Could a lift be considered as an escape route from the engine room ?
a. No
b. Yes
c. Yes, if it is constructed with class A materials
d. It depends on the distance of the escape route

39. *Generally speaking, what is the value commonly recognised as the

maximum concentration of CO allowed in the breathing air of a breathing
apparatus?
e. 20ppm
f. 40ppm
g. 80ppm
h. 100ppm

40. *Generally speaking, what is the value commonly recognised as the

maximum concentration of oil vapours allowed in the breathing air of a
breathing apparatus?
i. 5mg/m3
j. 50mg/m3
k. 500mg/m3
l. 10mg/m3

41. *Monoammonium phosphate used as a dry powder can be effective on which

of the following type of fire?
m.Solid, liquids, and gases
n. liquid and gases
o. Metals
p. Solid, liquid, gases and metals

42. *What is the minimum capacity of the portable tank of a portable foam
applicator ?
q. 1 litre
r. 5 litres
s. 10 litres
t. 20 litres

43. *What is the minimum volume of air contained in the cylinders of a

SOLAS compliant self-contained compressed-air operated breathing
apparatus (SCABA)?
u. 1200 litres
v. 1000 litres
w.1800 litres
d. 2500
litres

44. *What is the only reliable way of checking that the CO2 cartridge in a dry
powder extinguisher is full?
a.Remove the cartridge and weigh it to check that it has the full
weight stamped on it
b. Check if the seal on the extinguisher release handle is intact
c.Weigh the extinguisher and check that it complies with the weight
marked on it
d. All of the alternatives are reliable methods

45. *Which of the following hose lengths corresponds best to the most common
ones found onboard?
e. 20 m
f. 30 m
g. 10 m
h. 5 M

46. *Which of these series of sizes corresponds to the international standard

for nozzles
i. 12 mm, 16 mm and 19 mm
j. 5 mm, 10 mm and 20mm
k. 10mm, 20 mm and 30 mm
l. 10 mm and 20 mm

47. Apart from red, what other colour is frequently used for a CO2
extinguisher?
m.Black
n. Light blue
o. Green
p. Yellow

48. Apart from red, what other colour is frequently used for a dry
powder extinguisher?
q. Blue
r. Black
s. Green
t. Yellow
49. As a general rule, where would you expect to find a portable fire extinguisher
in any space?
a. Near to the entrance to the space
b. There is no such standard practice.
c. Near the middle of the space
d. Under a porthole or window

50. Breathing apparatuses is an important piece of equipment for being able to

fight a fire onboard a vessel. What routine precautions to be observed with regard
to
use and maintenance of such equipment?
e. All the mentioned alternatives.
f.That the equipment always to be kept cleaned,checked and bottles
are recharged immediately upon use, and frequently inspected.
g.That personnel that are appointed as smoke divers, primarily are given
a shore based proper basic education and training.
h. That personnel having a beard are not selected as smoke divers.

51. Dry chemical powders extinguish fire by...

i. Inhibition and smothering
j. Cooling and/or inhibition
k. Unfeeding, cooling and/or smothering
l. Cooling and/or smothering

52. Give the meaning of the following symbol

m.Flame detector
n. Powder handgun
o. Emergency station
e
p. ALocker withDoor
Class Fire protective
Self clothing
53.
. Give
Closing the meaning of the following
symbol
a. International shore connection
b. Flame detector
c. Vertical fire main
d. Sprinkler installation

54. Give the meaning of the following

symbol
e. Fire main with fire valves
f. Fuel lubricating oil valves
g. Foam instalation
d. Section valves drenching
system

55. Give the meaning of the following

symbol
a. Area protected by sprinkler
b. Area protected by drenching system
c. Area protected by Halon 1301
d. Sprinkler installation
e. heat detector

56. Give the meaning of the following

symbol
f. Area protected by halon
g. Halon horn
e
h. Heat detector
International Shore Connection
57. Give thefire
.i. Portable meaning of the with
extinguisher following
halon
symbol
a. Heat detector
b. Foam release station
c. Powder installation
d. Bilge pump
e. gas detector

58. Give the meaning of the following

symbol
f. A class fire door self closing
g. Closing appliance for exterior door
h. Foam valve
i.B class fire door self closing
e.foam monitor gun
59. Give the meaning of the
following symbol
j. B class fire door self
closing
k. A class fire door self
closing
l. C class fire door self
closing
m.D class fire door self
closing
n. fire main with valves

60. Give the meaning of the

following symbol
o. Gas detector
p. Emergency fire pump
q. Fire pump
r. Fire control plan
61. Give the meaning of the following
symbol
a. CO2 horn
b. Area protected by CO2
c. CO2 portable fire extinguisher
d. Gas detector
e. Sprinkler horn
62. Give the meaning of the following
symbol
f. Sprinkler horn
g. Halon horn
h. Water monitor gun
i. CO2 horn
j. sprinkler section valve
63. Give the meaning of the following
symbol
k. Manually operated call point
l. Fire alarm panel
m.Fire station
n. Water fog applicator
o. space protected by foam
64. Give the meaning of the following
symbol
e
p. Push
Portable fire
Button extinguisher
/ Switch For General Alarm
65. Give thefire
.q. Wheeled meaning of the following symbol
extinguisher
a. Remote
r. Fire controlled fire pumps
alarm
b.
s. Foam
None ofrelease station
the above
c. Powder handgun
d. Hose box
e. smoke detector
66. Give the meaning of the following symbol
f. Foam release station
g. Remote controlled fire pumps
h. CO2 battery
i. International shore connection
j. Remote control fire pump or emergency
switches
67. Give the meaning of the following symbol
k. Primary means of escape
l. Secondary means of escape
m.B class fire door
d. Powder release
station

68. Give the meaning of the following

symbol
a. Portable foam applicator
b. Powder installation
c. Portable fire extinguisher
d. Foam installation
e. Flame detector
69. Give the meaning of the following
symbol
f. Smoke detector
g. Hose box with spray set
h. Powder hose and handgun
i. Hose box
j. Powder fire extingusher
70. Give the meaning of the following
symbol
k. Secondary means of escape
l. Primary means of escape
m.Main vertical
n. A class division
o. space protectorby CO2
71. Give the meaning of the following
symbol
p. Wheeled fire extinguisher
q. Portable fire extinguisher
r. Emergency generator
s. Fire pump
t. CO2 Horn
72. Give the meaning of the following
symbol
u. Push button for fire alarm
v. Foam nozzle
w.Gas detectord. Heat detector
x. A class division
73. Give the meaning of the following
symbol
y. Fire station
z. Flame detector
aa.Fire pump
ab.Smoke detector
ac.Wheled CO fire extinguisher
74. Give the meaning of the following
symbol
ad.Foam monitor gunb.
ae.Water monitor gun
af.Powder handgun
ag.Powder hose and handgun
75. Give the meaning of the following symbol
a. Space protected by foam
b. Foam valve
c. Flame detector
d. Fire pump
e. “B” class fire door self-closing
76. Give the meaning of the following symbol
f. Sprinkler section valve
g. Fire alarm panel
h. Area protected by sprinkler
i. Fire pump
j. Portable foam applicator
77. Give the meaning of the following symbol
k. Fire alarm panel
l. CO2 battery
m.Sprinkler horn
n. Hose box
o. Manually operated call point
78. Give the meaning of the following symbol
p. Area protected by CO2
q. CO2 horn
r. CO2 battery
s. Portable fire extinguisher
t. Secondary means of escape

79. Give the meaning of the following symbol

u. A class division
v. B class division
w.C class division
x. Primary means of escape
y. Fire alarm panel
80. Give the meaning of the following symbol
z. Foam installation
aa.Sprinkler installation
ab.Portable foam installation
ac.Powder installation
ad.Fire station
81. How do the extinguishing agents act?
ae.by cooling, smothering, combustible suppression, inhibition
af.by cooling, smothering, dilution with water and/or
ventilation
ag.by inhibition
d. by ignition
suppression

82. Identify this symbol:

a. Emergency fire pump?
b. Fire escape route?
c. Bilge pump?
d. Gas detector?

83. In general what is the proportion of concentrate to water to produce

foam?
e. Between 3% and 6%
f. Between 50 and 100%
g. This operation is done automatically and in relation to the foam
h. over 100%

84. Proteinic foams have the feature of being?

i.Of low expansion, viscous and solid, easily contaminated by
hydrocarbons
j. Of high expansion, made of tense-active compounds
k. Of high expansion, not easily contaminated by
hydrocarbons
l. Of low expansion, not easily contaminated by
hydrocarbons

85. The basic components of the self-contained breathing

apparatus are…
m.Mask, bottle, frame, medium pressure valve and low
pressure valve
n. Mask, bottle, frame
86. The effectiveness
o. Mask, bottle, frame of CO2 as
, safety an extinguishing agent is based
valve
on:
p. Mask, bottle, frame; low pressure valve
a. Combustion suppression
b. Inhibition and combustion suppression
c. Cooling and inhibition
d. Dilution, cooling and inhibition

87. The effectiveness of foam is based

on:
a. smothering and cooling
b. smothering and dispersion
c. Inhibition
d. Dilution
88. What are the components of the personal equipment of the fireman's
outfit
a. All the items mentioned
b. Protective clothing to protect the skin from heat, burns and scalding
c. Boots and gloves of rubber
d. A rigid helmet, an electric safety lamp and an axe

89. What are the main basic components of a portable extinguisher?

e. The container, the extinguishing agent, the impulsion system
f. The shooting nozzle, the seal, the safety valve
g. The seal, the pressure gauge, the extinguishing agent, the safety pin
h. The container, the hose, the safety pin

90.What are the three diameters of fire hoses most commonly found on
ships? a. 25, 45, or 70 mm
b. 10, 50 or 85 mm
c. 17, 43 or 74 mm
d. 50, 74 or 100 mm

91. What is the "international shore connection" used for?

a. To connect the ship fire main to the shore lines
b. To connect the cargo hoses to the shore
c. To connect the bunker hoses to the shore
d. To connect the ship fresh water hoses to the shore

92. What is the main advantage of a positive pressure breathing apparatus?

e.If the face mask has a leak toxic fumes/smoke would still not enter
the mask
f. The positive pressure makes it easier to breathe when working hard
g. It ensures a constant supply of air
h.It is less complicated and cheaper than a breathing apparatus of
the demand type

93. What is the main criterion generally taken into account to classify
portable extinguishers:
i. The extinguishing agent
j. The way they can be moved
k. Their capacity of charge
l. Their pressurisation system
94. What is the most common fixed fire fighting extinguishing system fitted in
an engine room?
a. A carbon dioxide (CO2) system
b. A chemical powder system
c. An halogenated hydrocarbon system
d. A pressure water-spraying system

95. What type of nozzles for fire hoses can be provided aboard ships?
e. Dual purpose (jet/spray) type incorporating a shutoff
f. Jet type only, incorporating a shutoff
g. Spray type only, incorporating a shutoff
h. All of the above types can be provided

96. What types of fire extinguishers shall be used in the engine room?
i. Fire extinguishers equipped for powder or CO2 only.
j. Fire extinguishers of the handy-size types only.
k. Fire extinguishers filled with fresh water only.
l. Any fire extinguisher with a weight of less than 100 lbs.

97. Where is the International Shore Connection to be stored?

m.Easy accessible by the gangway
n. In the engine room
o. In the accommodation
p. Together with the cargohoses

98. Which one of the following is a limitation on the use of chemical powders?
q. All the below mentioned alternatives
r.In some cases they may cause a violent reaction on combustible
metals such as sodium
s. They may put an insulating deposit on electronic equipment
t. Some of them may give off NH3

99. Which one of the listed fire-extinguishing medium is most effective against
an open oil fire?
u. Foam.
v. Water.
w.Powder.
x. Gas.
100. *You are carrying out a search in a smoke filled compartment wearing a
breathing apparatus. At what stage should you start to make your way out of the
compartment?
a.Regularly check your pressure gauge and note how much air you used
to reach your work area. Start to return when you have this amount left
plus
a reasonable reserve
b. Wait until the breathing apparatus warning whistle sounds.
c.15 minutes after starting to use the set as this leaves you with five
minutes air left
d.Wait for the appropriate signal on your safety line as the personnel
outside will be keeping a track of the time you have spent inside

101. A drip tray containing oil is on fire. The only fire fighting equipment
available is water hose with spray jet/spray nozzle. How, if at all, should
you attempt to put out this fire using water?
e.The water can be applied in a fine spray starting from the front in
a sweeping motion.
f. Water should not be used on any type of oil fire.
g. Water should be applied to the oil in a single jet only.
h. Water should be applied in a jet to the back of the fire.

102. As a fire fighter, what should you always consider when fighting a fire
in a confined space?
i. The confined space always has six sides
j. The confined space has only four sides
k.The confined space can be considered to have one side only as heat al
ays rises
l. The confined space has only five sides

103. Before extinction of an electric fire we need

m.To disconnect the power source
n. To confine the area involved in the fire
o. To put out the fire without taking any special measures
p. To know the voltage and wear rubber gloves
104. Fuel oil from a leaking fuel pipe has been collected in a drip tray
under the boiler furnace.The oil is suddenly ignited by a backflash from
the boiler burner.The boiler room is manned and the person present has
the choice of various extinguishers. The fire is purely a surface fire. What
would be the preferable extinguisher?
a. Powder
b. CO2
c. Water
d. Any of the mentioned alternatives

105. Having a CO2 alarm during normal working hours, what

immediate action should be taken?
e. Get out of the engine room as soon as possible.
f. Get into the control room.
g. Awaiting further order.
h. Ignore the alarm.

106. If circumstances permit, how should low expansion foam be applied

to oil burning near a bulkhead of the engine room?
i.The foam should be aimed at the bulkhead behind the fire and allowed
to spread out slowly over the fire.
j.The applicator should be used in a sweeping motion to spread the
foa over the surface.
k. The foam should be applied to the centre of the fire.
l.The foam should be aimed at about 45 degrees upwards so that it can
drop onto the fire
107. In a liquid fire the surface of which is about 100m²,
m.Flames are usually higher than the diameter of the fire
n. the radiated heat can spread to exposures placed 100m away
o. the radiated heat can spread to exposures placed 200m away
p. the radiated heat is lower than the conducted heat
108. In a smoke filled alleyway where will the cleanest air be found, and
how should you proceed out?
q.Near to the deck, crawl out keeping your face as near to the deck
as possible.
r.It will be the same in all parts, therefore I would just leave as quickly
as possible.
s. Sit and wait for the rescue party.
t. Towards the upper part, stand as tall as possible and walk out.
109. In case of a fire inside the Acetylene-line in the ac/ox gas
welding equipment, what action is deemed necessary?
a. Close the valves on both the Acetylene and the Oxygen bottles.
b. Close valves on Acetylene bottle(s).
c. Close Acetylene valve in the workshop.
d. Close Oxygen valve.

110. In case of a fire on the line of an oxyacetylene gas-welding

equipment, what action should be taken?
e.Close the valves on both bottles, first the acetylene and then the
oxygen bottle
f. Close the valve(s) on the acetylene bottle only
g. Do not close any valve and attack the fire, preferably with powder
h. Close the valve(s) on the oxygen bottle only
111. In case of fire in the switch board, what kind of extinguisant to
be preferred?
i. CO2
j. Powder
k. Water
l. Water spray

112. In order to extinguish a fire with a portable extinguisher, we must

proceed in the following way:
m.Maintain a safe distance, apply the extinguishing agent to the base of
the flames with the wind behind us
n.Maintain a safe distance, apply the extinguishing agent to the base of
the flames facing the wind
o.Maintain a safe distance, apply the extinguishing agent to the top of
the flames with the wind behind us
p.Maintain a safe distance, apply the extinguishing agent to the top of
the flames facing the wind

113. In order to extinguish a flammable liquid of the same kind as alcohol,

we can use:
q. Anti-alcohol foam
r. Water
s. Water and foam
t. Sprayed water
114. In the fire fighting of fires of a type C with dry chemical
powder extinguishers, the application is performed
a.in a continuous way so that the powder spray is in the same direction
as the one of the flame
b. as soon as possible, to any point of the fire and in intermittent manner
c. across the flame, sweeping it
d. the chemical powder doesn't extinguish type C fires

115. The engine room is equipped with regular fire hoses and nozzles.
What
is important to observe when using water as an extinguisant in the
engine room?
e. All the mentioned alternatives.
f.Water may short circuit electrical installation and may be a threat to
the personnel operating the firehose as well as to electrical equipment
itself.
g. Water has a clear limitation in fighting an oil fire.
h.To reduce the negative effect of water in an engine room, the
spraying function to be used.The spray function will also give the
personnel operating the fire hose good shelter against heat.

116. The main risk for people when using CO2 as an extinguishing agent in
a closed space is:
i. Air suppression
j. Low temperature at the nozzle
k. Toxicity
l. Reduction of visibility

117. The presence of smoke represents one of the greatest dangers in the
fire fighting. Why?
m.It reduces the visibility, provokes panic, is irritating and may be toxic
n. It hinders communications, causes burns, and provoke panics
o. It refrains the equipment from setting out the fire, and is irritating
p. It only reduces visibility and is very hot

118. The pressure in a flexible fire hose must be set up

q. After it has been laid down
r. Before it is being laid down
s. While it is being laid down
t. All answers are correct
119. What class of fire is a smouldering fire of wood, textiles, paper and
other carbonaceous materials?
a. Class A
b. Class B
c. Class C
d. Class D
120. What is the absolutely main purpose with fighting a fire on board?
e. Rescuing of life
f. To put out the fire.
g. To limit the fire.
h. Try to put out the fire.

121. What kind of extinguishing-remedy would you choose to put out

an electrical fire?
i. Dry extinguishing remedy.
j. Water
k. Foam.
l. Combination of powder and water.

122. When fighting fire, why shall you never pour water into hot fat?
m.The water will explode into steam causing hot fat to be thrown far
away thus possibly causing severe burns or fire.
n. The fat will stiffen immediately and need reheating.
o. The water will turn into steam and cause the fat to explode.
p. The fat will not be edible any more.

123. Which activity will have the greatest fire-fighting effect in case of a
fire?
q. Extinguishing attempt is started immediately
r. All possible fire-fighting equipment is brought to the scene
s. All fire-fighting teams are organized as soon as possible
t. Call the Chief Officer

124. Which one of the listed fire-extinguishing medium is to be preferred

to fight a fire in an electric installation (for example the main
switchboard)?
u. Powder.
v. Water fog.
w.Sprinkler.
x. Foam.
125. Whilst in the Engine room you hear the CO2 release alarm, what
action if any should you take.
a.Leave the engine room as quickly as possible, closing all doors
behind you.
b.Proceed to the engine control room and call the bridge for
further instructions.
c.Take no action as it is probably someone testing the system, as the
fire alarm has not been sounded and the engine room is not on fire.
d.As CO2 can not kill you, secure present work and proceed out of
engine room.

126. You are carrying out a search in a smoke filled room, wearing a
breathing apparatus. How would you conduct this search?
e.Carry out a right or left hand search and proceed carefully, feeling the
area in front with the foot and using the back of the free hand to check
the area around.
f.As soon as you enter carry out a right or left hand search by placing
the appropriate hand onto the bulkhead and then follow the bulkhead
round as quickly as possible.
g.Proceed to the approximate centre of the room and then carry out
the search on a circular pattern.
h.Proceed straight ahead to the far bulkhead and then carry out a left or
right hand search as appropriate

127. You are leading a team fighting an interior fire. If you see the colour of
the smoke changing from dark black to grey, what is the most probable
reason for that change?
i. The team is applying water and the temperature is decreasing
j. the temperature inside is increasing
k. the team has started to ventilate
l. the percentage of oxygen is getting below 15%