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Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting

Covers fire hazards onboard ships, fire prevention measures, fire classes, use of firefighting equipment, and correct actions to control and extinguish fires in accordance with STCW requirements.

Questions 30

Time Limit 30 min

Language English

Sample Questions

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Question 1

One of the uses for low velocity fog is to

A Break apart class ‘’A’’ combustibles

B Sweep burning liquids overboard

C Help produce mechanical foam

D None of the above

Question 2

When the whistle sounds while using a SCABA set, approx.30 minutes of time left for escape

A False

B True

Question 3

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 brigade and police station

Question 4

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

A True

B False

Question 5

What type of release is allowed for fixed gas fire extinguishing installations onboard?

A An automatic release system activated by fire alarms

B A manually operated release only

C Any automatic release system

D An automatic release system activated by fire detectors

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