This document contains 35 multiple choice questions about fire safety and firefighting. The questions cover topics such as causes of fires, types of fire detection systems, fire classes, fire extinguishers, and firefighting procedures. The questions are designed to test knowledge of fire safety practices and regulations for commercial vessels.
This document contains 35 multiple choice questions about fire safety and firefighting. The questions cover topics such as causes of fires, types of fire detection systems, fire classes, fire extinguishers, and firefighting procedures. The questions are designed to test knowledge of fire safety practices and regulations for commercial vessels.
This document contains 35 multiple choice questions about fire safety and firefighting. The questions cover topics such as causes of fires, types of fire detection systems, fire classes, fire extinguishers, and firefighting procedures. The questions are designed to test knowledge of fire safety practices and regulations for commercial vessels.
This document contains 35 multiple choice questions about fire safety and firefighting. The questions cover topics such as causes of fires, types of fire detection systems, fire classes, fire extinguishers, and firefighting procedures. The questions are designed to test knowledge of fire safety practices and regulations for commercial vessels.
Question 1 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 1a Element
A fire started by spontaneous combustion can be expected in: • oily rags or stained clothing incorrectly stowed • clothing stored in contact with an electric light globe • fats and oils on the galley stove • paint, varnish and cleaning materials stored in the bosun’s locker Question 2 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 1a Element A common cause of fires in accommodation spaces is: • drawers and cupboards stuffed with clothing • water leakage onto personal electrical devices • not having enough fire detectors in cabins • careless disposal of cigarettes and matches Question 3 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 1a Element Small quantities of flammable cleaning materials needed at a worksite should be: • kept in a metal container with a tight lid • firmly capped and stowed with the tools overnight • used only on instructions from the master • used only when a suitable extinguisher or charged fire hose is available Question 4 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 1a Element Structural fire protection refers to the passive measures taken to: • provide a vessel with a sprinkler system • provide a vessel with fire fighting equipment • limit the risk and spread of fire • limit the size of the engine room
Question 5 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 1b Element
A number of fires have occurred as a result of welding onboard. The heat caused by the welding activity is usually transferred by a process known as: • conduction • radiation • irradiation • convection Question 6 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 1b Element When refuelling, the following precautions should be observed: • only refill tanks which are less than quarter full. • mooring lines must be tightened up. • vessel should be listed away from the jetty. • no smoking during refuelling. Question 7 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 1c Element The type of fire detection system, which reacts to the visible and invisible products of combustion is known as: • a flame detector • a thermal detector • a photo-electric detector • an ionisation detector Question 8 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 1c Element Fires can be caused on board a vessel by: • a high DC power supply • low batteries • a low AC power supply • faulty electrical leads Question 9 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 1c Element The type of fire detection system, which reacts to the visible smoke produced in the early stages of certain types of fire is known as: • a thermal detector • an ionisation detector • a flame detector • a photo-electric detector Question 10 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 2a Element Violent flames and heavy black smoke is typical of which sort of fire: • wood fire • paper fire • fuel oil fire • electrical fire Question 11 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 2b Element A water extinguisher is most effective against fires of Class: • A • E • B • C Question 12 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 2c Element Suspecting that fire may be smouldering in a compartment, you would: a. grab any extinguisher and get to the fire without delay b. leave it for the skipper to inspect c. activate the fixed firefighting system d. get an extinguisher and if the door felt cool, inspect with caution
Question 13 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 2d Element
In the event of a small waste pare bin fire, you would: • empty it on the floor and stamp on it • cover it with a damp towel • roll out the fire hose to extinguish it • pick it up and run through the accommodation to the outer decks Question 14 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 2e Element The common alarm signal for a fire emergency is: a. continuous ringing of a bell b. one prolonged blast on the ships horn c. one short blast and one prolonged blast at least three times d. seven short blasts and one prolonged blast Question 15 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 2f Element A CO2 extinguisher is most effective against fires of Class: • A • E • B • C Question 16 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 2g Element Communications between member of a fire fighting team: • must be by hand signal to avoid smoke inhalation • are not possible when using breathing apparatus • must be clear, detailed, acknowledged and timely • must be clear, concise, acknowledged and timely
Question 17 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 3a Element
A chip pan fire in the galley would be classified as • D • C • F • B Question 18 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 3a Element The following classes of fire would be most likely to be seen in the machinery space of a vessel • classes A & B • classes B & D • classes C & D • classes A & D Question 19 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 3a Element A class C fire would involve: • combustible gas. • fuel oil. • electrical insulation. • wood. Question 20 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 3b Element Water extinguishers are colour coded: • Red. • Blue. • White. • Black.
Question 21 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 3b Element
Which of the following colours is used to indicate a foam Fire Extinguisher? • Red and Yellow band. • Red. • Red and blue band. • Red and black band. Question 22 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 3b Element Extinguishers are carried on commercial vessels because: • the fire brigade requires them • the owner thinks it would be wise • the maritime authorities require it • the owners insurance company insists on it Question 23 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 3c Element To extinguish a fire in a chip pan in the galley, you would: a. use the fire hose b. throw water over it c. use the fire blanket d. allow it to burn out on its own Question 24 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 3d Element After you have used the fire hose in a drill, you should: a. replace it in its storage box immediately b. dry it thoroughly before restowing c. have the maritime authorities survey it and replace the tags d. leave it for the engineer to deal with
Question 25 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 4a Element
A once used or partly used an extinguisher should be: • stood up in a convenient corner and labelled ‘Recharge’. • returned to the service depot on return to port. • laid on it’s side to indicate it requires recharging. • hung back on its bracket to await the next inspection. Question 26 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 4b Element Fighting a chemical fire signed with 2RE from the hazchem code requires the precaution of: • full body protective clothing with breathing apparatus • no protective safety dress • breathing apparatus with protective gloves in the case of smoke • breathing apparatus with protective gloves Question 27 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 4c Element The sides of the fire tetrahedron are: • heat, oxygen, nitrogen, chemical reaction • heat, oxygen, flame, chemical reaction • fuel, nitrogen, oxygen, chemical reaction • fuel, oxygen, heat, chain reaction Question 28 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 4d Element Which of the following coloured extinguisher would you use for a diesel fire? • Red and oatmeal band • Red • Red and blue band. • Red and white band
Question 29 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 4e Element
If the fire was in a compartment and attacked by smothering, the crew should: • allow the compartment to cool before entering. • enter the compartment immediately to ensure that the fire is out. • await the return to port before entering • open all vents and valves to allow normal operation Question 30 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 4f Element The correct sequence for fire fighting is: • find the fire, inspect/isolate the fire, report the fire, extinguish the fire • extinguish the fire, find the fire, inspect/isolate the fire, report the fire • find the fire, report the fire, extinguish the fire, inspect/isolate the fire • find the fire, report the fire, inspect/isolate the fire, extinguish the fire, Question 31 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 4g Element The best extinguisher for use on a cooking fat fire is a: • dry powder extinguisher • wet chemical extinguisher • water extinguisher • carbon dioxide extinguisher Question 32 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 4g Element The best portable extinguisher for a vessel’s engine room is • water • foam • wet chemical • dry chemical
Question 33 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 4g Element
The portable extinguisher designed for use on almost all classes of fire is a: • dry chemical extinguisher • water extinguisher • foam extinguisher • wet chemical extinguisher Question 34 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 4h Element In the restricted visibility encountered in an accommodation fire, you would: • carry a torch • stand up straight to keep your head above the smoke. • use a fan to blow away the smoke and flames • rig lifelines to assist a retreat Question 35 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 4i Element It is usually necessary to close the ventilation to a compartment where a fire is burning to: • allow the smoke to blanket the fire • prevent additional oxygen from reaching the fire • protect firefighters from smoke • extinguish the fire by carbon monoxide smothering Question 36 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 4k Element It is necessary to keep closed the hatches or doors to a compartment after a fire has been contained to: • to avoid the smell • prevent additional carbon dioxide from reaching the fire • protect firefighters from smoke • to prevent re-ignition
Question 37 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 4l Element
A serious fire has been isolated in the engine room, you would: • wait for it to burn itself out • open the vents to let the smoke out • spray cooling water on bulkheads of the adjacent compartments • enter to extinguish the fire with a water extinguisher Question 38 (1 Mark) Validates to TDMMF5507A – 4m Element By evacuating a compartment and sealing it off, the side of the fire tetrahedron which you are removing is the • chain reaction • oxygen • fuel • heat •