GP RATING Exams

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

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

A True

B False

Question 2

You are carrying out a search in a smoke filled compartment wearing BA. 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 is used to reach your work area. 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 use the set as this leaves you with five minute air left

Question 3

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

Question 4

Quick closing valve can be operated from a remote location

A True

B False

Question 5

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

A An automatic release system activated by fire detectors

B An automatic release system activated by fire alarms

C A manually operated release only

D Any automatic release system

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