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CLASSIFICATION OF FIRES, EXTINGUISHING AGENTS & COLOUR
1. Class A: Combustible Materials, including wood, cloth, paper, and plastics.
Fire Extinguisher: Water
Color: Red

2. Class B: Flammable Liquids, including petrol, paint, oils & greases

Fire Extinguisher: Foam
Color: Cream

3. Class C: Involve energized electrical equipment

Fire Extinguisher: Co2 (if we don’t have co2 then DCP)
Color: Black

4. Class D: Combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, sodium, aluminum & potassium
Fire Extinguisher: DCP
Color: Blue

5. Class F/K: Cooking media, such as vegetable or animal oils & fats
Fire Extinguisher: Wet Chemical
Color: Yellow

1. You are carrying out a search in a smoke filled compartment wearing BA. At what
stageshould 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 you
workarea. Start to return when you have this amount left plus a reasonable reserve

b) 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

c) 15 minutes after starting to used the set as this leaves you with five minutes air left

d) Wait until the BA set warning whistle sounds

2. water tight sliding steel doors used below water line must be able to close in 45 seconds or
less when ship is in upright condition

a) False

b) True

3. What is the requirement for escape route opening

a) Must be capable of opening from direction for which escape is required

b) Must be capable of opening in both directions

c) Must be capable of opening from outside to inside

d) Must not be opened without permission

 4. Flammability means

a) That burns below 37.5 deg C / 100 deg F

b) any fuel that can burn

c) Both

d) none

5. Flammable cargoes are those with a flash point

a) At or above 37.8 degrees Celsius

b) At or above 50 degree Celsius
c) At or below 37.8 degrees Celsius
d) At or above 60 degrees Celsius

6. For machinery spaces, the fixed CO2 piping system shall be such that of the gas can be discharged
in to the space within 2 minutes
a. 70%
b. 80%
c. 85%
d. None of the above

7. Fire hydrants are fitted in accommodation only

a. True
b. False

8. Static electricity is the electricity produced on dissimilar materials through physical contact and
separation
a. True
b. False

9. EEBD service time

a. 15
b. 10
c. 20
d. 30

10. Smoke detectors are classified in to photoelectric type and fusible link type

a. True
b. False
 11. 1 What is Heats role in making a fire
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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

12. Class B fire involves liquids

a) True
b) False

13. Extinguish the fire by

a) Cooling the material

b) Starving the fire
c) Smothering the fire
d) All of the above

REMOVAL OF OXYGEN IS A = SMOTHERING

REMOVAL OF HEAT IS A = COOLING
REMOVAL OD FUEL IS A = STARVATION
BREAKING THE CHAIN REACTION = INHIBTION

14. Fire can be caused onboard a vessel by

a) A high DC power supply

b) Low batteries
c) A low AC power supply
d) Faulty electrical leads

15.. If you are the first person to discover a fire, what should you do?

a) Leave the building immediately

b) Head to your locker and get your personal items
c) Pick up a fire extinguisher and tackle the fire
d) Activate the fire alarm

16. Class B fire extinguishers are designed to be used on combustible metals

a) True
b) False

17. Portable fire extinguishers are available only CO2 and foam

a) True
b) False

18. For fighting fire on deck of a tanker system used is

a) Low expansion foam

b) High expansion foam
c) DCP
d) CO2

19. For fighting fire on engine of a tanker used is

a) Low expansion foam
b) High expansion foam
c) Dcp
d) Co2

20. High expansion foam ratio

a) 1000:1
b) 500:1
c) 100:1
d) 10:1

21. High expansion foam ratio is a 1:1000

a) True
b) false

22. Class B fires are those fires that occur involving paper and wood
A) True
B) False

23. are one of the most dependable ways to fight a fire?

a. Work permits
b. Automatic sprinkler systems
c. Fire escapes
d. Job safety analyses

24. Stairways and corridors used as means of escape shall be not less than 700 mm in clear width
a. True
b. False

25. Fire is a very rapid chemical reaction

a. True
b. False

26. At what percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere is it possible to have a fire?

a. at 21%
b. at 8%
c. at 100%
d. below 4%

27. Blanketing is the method of fire fighting by limitation of

a. molecular chain reaction
b. temperature
c. fuel
d. air

28. The four simple steps for operating a fire extinguisher can be remembered with the word PASS.
Pull, Aim, Squeeze & Sweep
a. True
b. False
 29. A concentration of only % will induce rapid unconsciousness

a) 1%
b) 10%
c) 70%
d) 0.33%

30. Fire patrol should use their senses touch, smell and sight to identify fie

a) True
b) False

31. Violent flames and heavy black smoke is typical of which sort of fire

a) Wood fire
b) Paper fire
c) Fuel oil fire
d) Electrical fire

32. Oxygen powered resuscitator is driven by pressurized gas delivered by a regulator, and can
be either automatic or manually controlled

a) True
b) False

33. Fire is characterized by

a) Reduction
b) Oxidation
c) Heat
d) Corrosion

34. Designated fire exists will always be marked with a green EXIT sign and will be lit from within
to insure visibility

a) True
b) False

35. In case of fire on electrical motor first thing to do is

a) Call the electrician

b) Extinguish fire by water spray
c) Sound alarm, stop motor and extinguish using CO2
d) Extinguish using foam extinguisher

36. The Continuous burning of Fire is represented in fire tetrahedron by addition of

a) Chain supply
b) Chain reaction
c) Chain inhibition
d) Chain prevention

37. 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

38. Where on board would you find out which fire sections are enclosed by ‘A ‘or ‘B’ class
divisions?

a) A fire involving liquids or liquefied solids

b) A fire involving solid materials
c) A fire involving gases
d) A fire involving metals

39. What is fuels role in making a fire?

a) It is the combustible material that burns

b) it is the food that gives your body energy
c) it is one thing you don’t need to make fire

40. The primary function of a fire door is to safe exit in case of fire

a) True
b) False

41. Thermal value is the amount of heat released by a unit mass of fuel

a) True
b) False

42. Fire class A type is

a) Metals
b) Liquids
c) Electrical equipment
d) None of above

43. An “A” class fire is fuelled by

a) Wood, paper cloth, trash, plastics

b) Flammable liquids: gasoline, oil, grease, acetone
c) Electrical: energized electrical equipment

44. Class C fire extinguishers are used to put out combustible metal and metal alloy fires

a) True
b) False
45. Radiation is transfer of heat through the physical movement of particles from hotter to
colder zone

a) True
b) False

46. What type of fire extinguisher should be used to douse a fuel-based fire?

a) Carbon Dioxide
b) Water
c) Foam
d) Wet chemical

47. When is it required for portable carbon dioxide fire extinguishers to be recharged?

a) At least once each year

b) Each time the vessels dry docks
c) When the charged weight decreases by 50%
d) Whenever used for demo or to fight fire on board ship

48. What type of fire extinguisher should you use in order to extinguish a fire caused by solid
materials, such as wood, paper or textile?

a) Carbon Dioxide
b) Water
c) Foam
d) Wet Chemical

49. Class B fire division have the insulation such that the average temperature raise in the un
exposed side will be not more than 140 degree C within the time

a) True
b) False

50. Metal fire is classified as class C fire

a) True
b) False

51. A self contained breathing apparatus

a) Is used for deep sea diving

b) Contains oxygen
c) Is used for entry in enclosed spaces
d) Is connected to the deck air line

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

a) 9 kg
b) 23 kg
c) 13.5 kg
d) 5 Kg

53. Putting fire out by removing fuel is called inhibition

a) True
b) False

54. Why should a CO2 extinguisher be used with caution in confined areas

a) It will displace the air and reduce the amount of oxygen available
b) It will increase the oxygen present in the confined area to a danger level
c) it will not operate effectively in confined areas
d) It may explode when exposed to heat

55. Smothering is the method of fire fighting by limitation of

a) molecular chain reaction (INHIBTION)

b) Temperature (COOLING)
c) Fuel (STARVATION)
d) Air (SMOTHERING)

56. Emergency fire pump is located in the engine room

a) True
b) False

57. An exit route of three parts : exit access, exit and exit discharge
a) True
b) False

58. The best way to combat an engine room bilge fire is through the use of

a) dry chemical extinguisher and solid stream water

b) Foam extinguisher and low velocity water fog
c) foam extinguisher and solid stream water
d) foam and soda acid extinguishers

59. What type of release is allowed for fixed gas fire extinguishing installation onboard
a) Any automatic release system
b) A manually operated release only
c) An automatic release system activated by fire alarms
d) An automatic release system activated by fire detectors

60. In the case of Direct Reduced Iron (DR) cargo in the hold, contact with water may lead to
vigorous re-oxidation accompanied by the evolution of heat and hydrogen which may give rise to the
risk of explosion

a) True
b) False

61. Which of the following colors is used to indicated Foam fire extinguisher

a) Red and yellow band

b) Red and cream band
c) Red and blue band
d) Red and black band

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

a) How much chemicals it holds

b) The first three letters of the alphabet
c) Types of fire the extinguisher will put out

63. What do the words ‘spontaneously combustion’ mean

a) The substance is very difficult to set alight, even when it is very hot
b) when this substance burns it burns completely and does not leave any residue or ash
c) when the substance burns it becomes very hot
d) The substance can catch fire by itself without an external source of heat or ignition

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

a) True
b) False

65. Which one of the listed requirements regarding abandon ship and fire drills do not
correspond to present regulations

a) On all international voyages, except short voyage, muster of passengers shall take place
within 24 hours after embarkation
b) On all short international voyages, muster of passengers shall take place as soon as possible
c) Each member of the crew shall participate in at least one abandon ship drill and one fire drill
every month
d) A training manual shall be provided in each crew mess room and recreation room or in each
crew cabin
 66. Portable fire extinguisher is designed to put out effectively?

a. Small fire
b. Explosion
c. Industrial fire
d. Large bush fire

67. The fire signal on a ship must be a continuous blast of the whistle or electrical bell for not
less than seconds

a) 10

b) 15

c) 20

d) None of the above

68. Instructions for ‘Preparation for welding or hot work in cargo tanks’ is laid down by the
Norwegian Maritime Directorate. During ongoing inspection on work

a) At one level for at least two places in the tank

b) At three levels at one point close to the working area

c) At three levels for at least two places in the tank

d) At two levels for three places in the tank

69. Fire watch should be performed during and after all hot work activities

a) True

b) False

70. In accommodation the automatic sprinklers shall come into operation within the
temperature range

a) 80 – 90

b) 68 – 79

c) 56 – 67

d) 48 – 55
71. The lowest temperature at which the heat from the combustion of a burning vapor is
capable of producing vapor to enable combustion but not sustaining is

a) Ignition point

b) Flash point

c) Fire point

d) None of the above

72. In a mixture of flammable vapor and air, if there is too much vapor and not enough air to
support combustion, we say the mixture is

a) Too rich

b) Over concentrated

c) Too lean

d) Saturated

73. When is it required for portable carbon dioxide fire extinguishers to be recharged?

a) at least once each year

b) each time the vessel dry docks

c) when the charged weight decreased by 50%

d) Whenever used for demo or to fight fire onboard ships

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

a) 3

b) 5

c) 9

d) 7

75. In tankers sufficient foam concentration shall be supplied to ensure at least min of
foam generation in tankers fitted with an inert gas installation

a) 10 minutes

b) 20 minutes

c) 30 minutes

d) 40 minutes

76. To operate the fire extinguisher, the acronym PASS is often used to help us remember to
 a) Pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, squeeze the handle and sweep at the base of the
fire

b) Pass by the fire, activate the fire alarm, select the proper extinguisher, shoot at the base of
the fire

c) Pull the alarm, alert the response team, shut down the power sources, secure the area

d) Pass by the fire, activate the sprinkler system, seal fire area from oxygen, stop unauthorised
entry

77. The best form of protection against fire is

a) Cure

b) Hose reel

c) Prevention

d) Fire extinguisher

78. Fire hoses shall have a length of at least 10m , but not more than in machinery space

a) 15 m

b) 20 m

c) 25 m

d) None of above

79. Below is a list of fire extinguisher types matched with surfaces on which they can be used?
Which is the incorrect option?

a) Class A – Cloth, paper and rubber

b) Class B – Plastics, polyethylene, Styrofoam’s

c) Class C – Wiring, fuse boxes, electrical equipment and computers

d) Class D – Combustible metals such as magnesium , potassium and sodium

80. Some cargoes, such as certain types of coal, can heat themselves up to a temperature where they
can automatically ignite. What is this process called?

a) biomass conduction
b) biological heating
c) Spontaneous combustion
d) Nuclear fission
 81. Carbon-Di-Oxide (CO2) release alarm is fitted outside the engine room

a) True

b) False

82. Class A divisions formed by bulk heads and constructed with steel or other equipment
material and suitably stiffened

a) True

b) False

83. A cargo hold containing cargo such as nitrates, chlorates etc which produce oxygen under
the influence of heat catch fire. How would you deal with this?

a) With this type of material the hatches should not be battened down. The fire can only
beextinguished using large quantities of water

b) Boundary cooling

c) Close the hatches, apply boundary cooling and allow fire to use up the oxygen and
extinguish itself

d) Close the hatches and use the fixed CO2 system

84. Class A fires involve flammable liquids

a) True

b) False

85. CO2 portable extinguisher fitted in accommodation should have of liquid

a) 2.5kg

b) 3.5 kg
 c) 4.5 kg

d) 5.5 kg

86. All portable ,semi portable and fixed fire extinguishing unit on board ship must be tested
and inspected at least once every

a) six weeks

b) six months

c) twelve months

d) two years

87. During fire, the means of communication

a) Messengers

b) Telephones

c) Walkie-Talkie

d) All of the above

88. How do you direct a fire nozzle under full water pressure

a) Blowing

b) Two hoses for each vertical fire zone

c) One hose for every second fire hydrant

d) One hose for each 30 meter length of ship plus one spare hose for engine and …..

89. Who has the authority to pull the fire alarm after discovering a fire on the worksite

a) Only Mater can activate the fire alarm

b) Anyone who has seen a fire can activate the fire alarm

c) only the fire safety officer activate the fire alarm

d) only the crew can activate the fire alarm

90. What is the maintenance schedule for a sprinkler system onboard

a) Monthly

b) Quarterly
c) Weekly & yearly

d) Half yearly

91. What action should be taken immediately after a fire has been extinguished

a) They are liable to spontaneous combustion

b) They are not a hazard

c) They are not hazard unless ignited

d) They generate their own oxygen when ignited and are therefore difficult to extinguish

92. Which ship shall be provided with international shore connection for supply of water as
extinguishing media

a) Tankers

b) All ships of 500 GRT and upward

c) Passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers

d) Passenger ships of 100 GRT and upward

93. Fire detector principle of operations could be based on

a) Bimetallic strip

b) Fusible links

c) Quartzite bulb

d) All the above

94. You should always check closed doors for heat before opening them

a) True

b) False

95. Fire of carbonaceous substances is known as

a) Class B Fire

b) Class A fire

c) Class C fire

d) Class D fire
 96. Fire blankets are used for

a) Smothering of fire

b) Cooling of fire

c) Inhibition of fire

d) Starvation of fire

97. Designated exits must always be unlocked from both side

a) True

b) False

98. The lowest temperature at which the heat from the combustion of a burning vapor is
capable of producing sufficient vapor to sustain the reaction and to enable combustion to continue
is called

a) Flash point

b) Self ignition temperature

c) Fire point

d) None of the above

99. Structural fire protection refers to the passive measures taken to

a) Provide a vessel with a sprinkler system

b) Provide a vessel with firefighting equipment

c) Limit the risk and spread of fire

d) Limit the size of the engine room

100. What quantity of reserve fuel is to be available for diesel driven fire pumps outside the main
machinery space

a) 20 liters

b) 40 liters

c) sufficient amount for six hours operation at full capacity

d Sufficient amount for fifteen hours operation at full capacity

101. When extinguisher a fire use should

a. Turn your back always to the north
b. Turn your back to the fire exit (outward)
c. Turn your back to the fire exit (Inward)
d. Turn your back always to the south

102. Class A fire division are A-60,A-30,A-15 and A-0 can withstand for 60 min, 15 min, and 0 min
a.True
b.False

103. The letter A, B and C on the portable fire extinguisher represent what?
a. How much chemical it holds
b. The first three letter of the alphabet
c. Types of fire the extinguisher will pull out

104. A fixed CO2 fire extinguishing system protecting spaces other than tanks, must have?
a. Two or more releasing station
b. Automatic release in event of a fire
c. An audible alarm and time delay
d. An audible alarm

105. Fixed DCP system is charged by?

a. CO2
b. Nitrogen
c. Compressed air
d. None of the above

106. Class B fire division B-30 can hold flame and smoke for 30 minutes?
a. True
b. False

107. A specific document identity a chemical, listing its physical properties health hazards,
requiredcontrols, fire fighting procedures, cleanup methods, waste disposal, and the safe
handling and storage requirement. This document is?
a. Hazardous chemical information sheet
b. Physical/chemical characteristics document
c. Material safety data sheet.

108. Where in accommodation spaces shall smoke detectors be located (SOLAS 11-21/13.22)
 a. In all crew and passengers cabins.
b. Near ventilation ducts throughout the accommodation spaces.
c. In stairways corridors and escape routes.
d. In mess room public lounge and other public rooms.

109. What is the first job for the ship management team when fire break out?
a. The ship management team must fight the fire and then call the fire squads.
b. The ship management team must call shore office for assistance.
c.The ship management team and the crew must evacuate the ship.
d.The ship management team must call the nearest Fire Bridge and police station.

110. A red line on the fire plane indicates B-class division.

a. true
b. False

111. Temperature at which the vapor concentration hears the surface of the liquid is high to
start firewithout external supply of flame.
a. Fire point
b. Flash point
a. Self ignition temperature
b. None of the above

112. Which ship shall be provided with international shore connection for supply of
water asextinguishing media (SOLAS 11-
a. Tankers
b. All ships of 500 tons gross and upward
c. Passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers
d. Passenger ships of 1000 tons gross and upwards

113. Signaling communication through life line-repeated pull

a. I am right
b. Give more slack
c. Pickup slack
d. Pull me out/come out

114. The human cardiovascular system is described as a closed, two cycle system
a. True
b. False

115. Which side of a fire triangle must commonly cause a fire?

a. Foam
b. Paper
c. Wood
d. Steel

116. Fire hoses are made of strong Canvas

a. True
b. False

117. The flame detector work by sensing

a. Heat from fire
b. Smoke from fire
 c. Infra-red rays from fire
d. All of the above

118. Which of the following procedures reduces the possibility of an interior ventilation
duct firefrom rapidly spreading?
a. Having portable CO2 ready at each duct opening
b. Keeping the duct interior clean
c. Having a fire hose charged at each duct opening
d. Keeping the duct exterior clean

119. Fire detection system is the line of defense in any fire protection program.
a. First
b. Second
c. Third
d. Last

120. How many fire mains outfit carried on tankers.

a. Four fireman's outfits
b. Two fireman's outfits
c. Three fireman's outfits
d. One fireman's outfits

121. How many emergency sources are required for fire detection and fire alarm system?
a. Two
b. One
c. None
d. Three

122. The highest concentration of a hydrocarbon gas in air below which there is
sufficient ofhydrocarbon gas to support Combustion is called
a. Upper Flammable limit
b. Lower Flammable limit
c. Ignitable mixture
d. None of the above

123.The highest concentration of a hydrocarbon gas in air above which there is

sufficient ofhydrocarbon gas to support Combustion is called
a. Upper Flammable limit
b. Lower Flammable limit
c. Ignitable mixture
d. None of the above

124. Which mechanism is not a way to transfer heat?

a. Fusible link
b. Conduction
c. Convection
d. Radiation

125. The continuous burning of fire is represented in fire tetrahedron by addition of

a. Chain reaction
b. Chain Supply
c. Chain Inhibition
d. Chain prevention
126. On fires involving burning liquids which of these extinguisher is considered most effective.
a. Water
b. Foam
c. Dry powder
d. CO2

127. The powder in a dry chemical fire extinguisher

a) is always ready for use and requires no attention

b) may cake up and fail to discharge properly if not occasionally agitated

c) have a long life and needs no agitation

d) puts out the fire with its cooling action

128. Communications between members of a firefighting team:

a. must be by hand signal to avoid smoke inhalation

b. are not possible when using breathing apparatus
c) must be clear, detailed, acknowledged and timely
d) must be clear, concise, acknowledged and timely

129. A hot permit allows you to:

a) Carry out work that can potentially cause a fire

b) To work on a worksite containing extreme temperatures
c) Gives you the authority to start a fire on
d) Allows you to practice fire drills on the worksite

130. During a fire emergency, you should close all doors behind you to slow the spread of a fire.
a. True
b. False

131. Combustion generates

a. Fumes, gases, vapors
b. Heat, smoke, light
c. Sound, rust , dust
d. Heat vibration smell

132. Non-combustible materials are those when heated up to 7500 C will neither burn or
give offlammable vapor in sufficient quantity for self-ignition
a. True
b. False

133. Inert gas system shall be capable of maintaining oxygen level in cargo tanks to below
a. 5% by volume
b. 7% by weight
c. 8% by volume
d. 10% by volume
1. If a cream coloured band is located over the fire
extinguisher, it indicates that the fire extinguisher is
which of the following?
1. Water
2. Dry Powder
3. Foam
4. Carbon Dioxide

2. Which type of fire extinguish do you use to fight an

electrical fire if a carbon dioxide extinguisher is
unavailable?
1. Water
2. Wet Chemical
3. Foam
4. Dry Powder

3. A water fire should be on fires started by which of the

following materials?
1. Materials such as gasoline that are highly flammable
2. Materials made up of combustible metals
3. Fires caused by electricity
4. Materials such as paper, textiles, wood and other
solid materials.

4. fire extinguishers are specifically designed in

order to tackle a class F fire.
 1. Carbon Dioxide
2. Wet Chemical
3. Foam
4. Water

5. If there is a black coloured band above the fire

extinguisher; what does the colour of the band tell you?
1. That this extinguisher is a wet chemical fire extinguisher
2. That this extinguisher is a carbon dioxide fire
extinguisher
3. That this extinguisher is broken and should not be used
4. That this extinguisher contains flammable materials

6. Titanium and aluminium materials can be classified

under which of the following categories?
1. Category A
2. Category C
3. Category D
4. Category B

7. Which of the following colours allows you to identify a

foam fire extinguisher?
1. Blue
2. Red
3. Yellow
4. Cream
8. Which of the following colours can be found in a band
above a wet chemical fire extinguisher?
1. Yellow
2. Cream
3. Blue
4. Red

9. You should avoid using fire extinguishers

when extinguishing a fire in a confined space.
1. Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers
2. Water Fire Extinguishers
3. Foam Fire Extinguishers
4. Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers

10. Which of the following fire extinguishers would you

use in order to extinguish an electrical fire?
1. Water Fire Extinguisher
2. Foam Fire Extinguisher
3. Wet Chemical Fire Extinguisher
4. Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguisher

11. While you are using a fire extinguisher containing to

carbon dioxide; what happens to the nozzle?
1. It becomes extremely hot
 2. It becomes warm
3. It becomes slightly cold
4. It becomes extremely cold

12. A dry powder fire extinguisher can be found with a

band above it.
1. Yellow
2. Blue
3. Black
4. Cream

13. Which of the following types of fire extinguishers

have a yellow band above it?
1. Foam
2. Water
3. Wet Chemical
4. Carbon Dioxide

14. Class A materials do not include which of the

following?
1. Wood Materials
2. Propane Materials
3. Plastic Materials
4. Paper Materials
15. A dry powder fire extinguisher has a band
located above it.
1. Cream
2. Blue
3. Yellow
4. Red

16. The fire assembly point can be best described as:

1. Where the fire extinguishers are stored
2. An area that has a high risk for fires to occur
3. An area where you are required to assemble in the
event of a fire
4. An area you are required to avoid in the event of a fire

17. When you see a fire on the worksite, what is the first
thing you should do
1. Sound the fire alarm
2. Tell you, master
3. Try and put the fire out
4. Grab your tools and quickly exit the area

18. Which of the following types of materials is

responsible for fueling a Class A fire?
1. Oils that you typically cook with
2. Flammable liquids
3. Electrical Equipment
 4. Wood, plastic, paper, and other kinds of solid
materials

19. Where should you go if you hear the fire alarm

going off?
1. To the supervisor’s office in order to inform him what is
happening
2. To the fire assembly point
3. To the break room to make sure everyone got out
4. Home, the work day is over

20. Fires that are fueled by require you to use

water fire extinguishers in order to fight them.
1. Live electricity
2. Gasoline, kerosene, and other flammable liquids
3. Solid materials; such as wood, paper, and textile
4. Propane, butane, and other flammable gases

21. A band of is displayed above a fire

extinguisher that contains carbon dioxide.
1. Yellow
2. Red
3. Black
4. Cream
22. Fire extinguishers that contain have a red band
located above them.
1. Carbon Dioxide
2. Water
3. Foam
4. Wet Chemicals

23. Which of the following is correct when it comes to

the type of fire extinguishers you should avoid while
fighting a fire in a confined space?
1. Carbon Dioxide and Dry Powder Fire extinguishers
should not be used
2. Carbon Dioxide and Water Fire Extinguishers should not
be used
3. Water and Dry Powder Fire extinguishers should not be
used
4. Only a Dry powder fire extinguisher should not be used.

24. Why is it important that you tend the nozzle when

you have finished using a fire extinguisher containing
carbon dioxide?
1. Because the nozzle gets extremely hot making it
impossible to use
2. This is not a requirement
3. Because the nozzle gets warm, making it impossible to
use
 4. Because the nozzle gets extremely cold, making it
impossible to use.

25. When do you go to the fire assembly point?

1. When discussion about fire safety is taking place
2. When the fire alarm goes onn
3. If you are the first one to see the fire
4. When practicing using the different types of fire
extinguishers

26. At what point do you sound the fire alarm?

1. After you try to extinguish it
2. As soon as you see it
3. After talking with your supervisor
4. After you grab all tools from the site

27. The area you must assemble in the event of the fire
is called:
1. The Fire Safety Meeting Spot
2. There is no specific name
3. The Fire Assembly Point
4. The supervisor’s office
28. Water fire extinguishers have a located
above them?
1. Red coloured band
2. Blue coloured band
3. Black coloured band
4. Green Colored band

29. When fighting and electrical fire, which of the

following should not be used?
1. Water Fire Extinguisher
2. Foam Fire Extinguisher
3. Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher
4. Neither A nor B should be used

30. A hot permit allows you to:

1. Carry out work that can potentially cause a fire
2. To work on a worksite containing extreme temperatures
3. Gives you the authority to start a fire on the worksite
4. Allows you to practice fire drills on the worksite

31. What class of fire was a wet chemical fire

extinguisher specifically designed to fight?
1. Class A fires
2. Class D Fires
3. Class F Fires
4. Class B Fires
32. Who has the authority to pull the fire alarm after
discovering a fire on the worksite?
1. Only the manager can activate the fire alarm
2. Anyone who has seen a fire can activate the fire
alarm
3. Only the health and safety rep can activate the fire
alarm
4. Only the owner can activate the fire alarm

33. You should use a Dry Powder fire extinguisher in

order to fight in an electrical fire, only in the event of
.
1. A carbon dioxide fire extinguisher is unavailable
2. A foam fire extinguisher is unavailable
3. You should never use a dry powder fire extinguisher on
an electrical fire
4. A water fire extinguisher is unavailable

34. Wet Chemical fire extinguishers were specifically

designed in order to tackle
1. A class A fire
2. A class B Fire
3. A Class D Fire
4. A Class F Fire
35. Which of the following materials can be classified
under Category D?
1. Titanium
2. Aluminum
3. Propane
4. Both A & B

36. Which of the following is true about dry powder fire

extinguishers?
1. You should avoid using them in confined spaces
2. They are the best choice for electrical fires
3. You should only use them in confined spaces
4. There is a black band above them

37. Wood, plastic, and paper are which of the following:

1. Class B Materials
2. Class C Materials
3. Class A Materials
4. Class F Materials

38. Wood, plastic, paper and other solid materials are

typically the culprits for .
1. A Class F fire
2. A Class B fire
3. A Class A fire
4. A Class C fire
39. What type of fire extinguisher should you use in
order to extinguish a fire caused by solid materials, such
as wood, paper or textile?
1. Carbon Dioxide
2. Water
3. Foam
4. Wet Chemical

40. After using a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher, the

nozzle gets extremely cold. This is a sign that:
1. You should not use it
2. It is safe to continue
3. The materials inside are running low
4. None of the above

41. What type of permit is needed in order to carry out

work that could potentially result in a fire breaking out
on the work site?
1. A fire permit
2. A hot permit
3. A work permit
4. No permit is needed

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

 1. Informing the supervisor of what is happening
2. Pulling the fire alarm if they see a fire
3. Making sure everyone gets to the fire assembly point
safely
4. None of the above
43. What type of fire extinguisher would you use on a
fire that is categorised as a Class F Fire?
1. Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers
2. Water Fire Extinguisher
3. Wet Chemical Fire Extinguisher
4. Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher
1. The fire signal on a ship must be a continuous blast of the whistle or
electrical bell for not less than seconds

10

15

20

None of the above

2. Which of the following fuels has the lowest flash point?

Candle wax

Coal

Kerosene

Diesel Fuel

3. The flame detector work by sensing

Heat from fire

smoke from fire

infra-red rays from fire

all the above

4. After the fire has been extinguished, it is important to watch the site for
re-ignition

True

False

5. Inert gas system shall be capable of maintaining oxygen level In cargo

tanks to below

5% by volume

7% by weight

8% by volume

10% by volume
6. Which of the following is true about dry powder fire extinguishers?

You should avoid using them in confined spaces

They are the best choice for electrical fires

You should only use them in confined spaces

There is a black band above them.

7. Abandon ship drill and Fire drill must be held within hours of
leaving port if more than 25% of the crew have not taken part in drills
on board the ship in the previous month

12 hours

24 hours

48 hours

96 hours

8. Instructions for Preparation for welding or hot work in cargo tanks' is

laid down by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate. During ongoing
inspection on work in cargo tanks, the gas concentration shall be
measured:

At one level for at least two places the tank.

At three levels at one point close to the working area.

At three levels for all least two places in the tank.

At two levels for three places in the tank.

9. What are the criteria that it must be automatic fire detection onboard a
ship with heat/ smoke detectors and audio alarm?

it is the owners option to have fire detection on board

All ships that are built after 1986

All ships that is covered by the IMO safety conventions

All ships that are built on or after 1986 in accordance with local rule and
regulations.
10. Signalling communication through life line-THREE PULL

l am alright

Give more SLACK

Pick up SLACK

PULL ME OUT / Come OUT.

1 Pull-I Am Alright (reply) How Are You? (sender)

2 PULLS- GIVE ME SLACK ON THE LINE.
3 PULLS- I AM COMING OUT
4 REPEATED PULLS-DANGER

11. Which of the following is true about dry powder fire

extinguishers?:

You should avoid using them in confined spaces

They are the best choice for electrical fires

You should only use them in confined spaces

There is a black band above them

12. In the case of Direct Reduced Iron( DRI) cargo in the hold, contact
with water may lead to vigorous re-oxidation accompanied by the
evolution of heat and hydrogen which may give rise to the risk of
explosion

False

True

13. Static Electricity is the electricity produced on dissimilar materials

through physical contact and separation
 True

False

14. Which one is not chemical energy

heat of combustion

heat of partial oxidation

falling tool from a height

heat of mixing solution

15. What does the colour blue on a fire extinguisher Indicate?

Water

Dry Powder

Carbon dioxide

Halogan

16. Fire extinguishers are specifically designed in order to tackle a

class F fire.

Carbon Dioxide

Wet Chemical

Foam

Water

17. Devices with electrical cords should be thrown away when the
cord is

cracked

frayed

discolored

All the above

18. Which of the following statements is NOT correct about high
expansion foam?

Foam

Dry Powder-Dry Chemical

CO2

Water

19. Inert gas supply may be

Treated flue gas from main or auxillary boilers

Gas from an oil or gas fired gas generator

Gas from nitrogen generators

All of above

20. Why should a CO2 extinguisher be used with caution in confined

areas?

It will displace the air and reduce the amount of oxygen

available

it will increase the oxygen present in the confined area to a

dangerous level

It will not operate effectively in confined areas

It may explode when exposed to heat.

21. Hazards in engine room

Fuel and lub oils

hot surfaces

defective lagging
 all of the above

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

Water

Wet Chemical

Foam

Dry Powder