1. In a liquid fire the surface of which is about 100m², 7.

7. What class of fire is a smouldering fire of wood, textiles, paper and other
a. Flames are usually higher than the diameter of the fire carbonaceous materials?
b. the radiated heat can spread to exposures placed 100m away a. Class B b. Class C
c. the radiated heat can spread to exposures placed 200m away c. Class D d. Class A
d. the radiated heat is lower than the conducted heat e. I don't know
e. I don't know 8. Give the meaning of the following symbol
2. Which of these series of sizes corresponds to the international standard a. Secondary means of escape
for nozzles b. CO2 horn
a. 5 mm, 10 mm and 20mm c. CO2 battery
b. 10 mm and 20 mm d. Portable fire extinguisher
c. 12 mm, 16 mm and 19 mm e. I don't know
d. 10mm, 20 mm and 30 mm 9. You are carrying out a search in a smoke filled compartment wearing a
e. I don't know breathing apparatus. At what stage should you start to make your way
3. Where is the International Shore Connection to be stored? out of the compartment?
a. In the engine room a. Regularly check your pressure gauge and note how much air you
b. Easy accessible by the gangway used to reach your work area. Start to return when you have this
c. In the accommodation amount left plus a reasonable reserve
d. Together with the cargohoses b. Wait until the breathing apparatus warning whistle sounds.
e. I don't know c. 15 minutes after starting to use the set as this leaves you with five
4. If you have to carry out hot work close to a smoke detector in the engine minutes air left
room, what precautions should be taken? d. Wait for the appropriate signal on your safety line as the personnel
a. Notify Master, Deck officer and Engineer in charge.The loop for outside will be keeping a track of the time you have spent inside
this special sensor to be switched off and take normal precautions e. I don't know
for hot work. 10. Which deck is the "bulkhead deck"?
b. No special precautions except for having a watch man and a fire a. b. A deck between two transverse bulkheads
extinguisher available. b. The deck on which the transverse bulkheads are resting
c. Notify deck officer in charge that a fire alarm may occur. c. A deck which transverse bulkheads go through
d. Disconnect the smoke detector. d. The uppermost deck to which transverse bulkheads are carried
e. I don't know e. I don't know
5. In case of a fire inside the Acetylene-line in the ac/ox gas welding 11. We must clean the spots of oil on hot surfaces because:
equipment, what action is deemed necessary? a. c. They imply uncleanness
a. b. Close valves on Acetylene bottle(s). b. They cause fires
b. Close Acetylene valve in the workshop. c. all the answers are correct
c. Close the valves on both the Acetylene and the Oxygen bottles. d. They give off vapours
d. Close Oxygen valve. e. I don't know
e. I don't know 12. Dry chemical powders extinguish fire by...
6. Why are accommodation spaces separated from the remainder of the a. Inhibition and smothering
ship by thermal and structural boundaries? b. Cooling and/or inhibition
a. To provide means of escape for the passenger and crew c. Unfeeding, cooling and/or smothering
b. So that passengers can stay in the accommodation in case of fire in d. Cooling and/or smothering
the engine room e. I don't know
c. To increase effectiveness of the air-conditioning in the 13. Which of the following is a characteristic that is required for a "class A"
accommodation bulkhead or deck?
d. Because it is required by the flag port regulations a. It stops the spreading of smoke and flames during one hour
e. I don't know b. It withstands a temperature of 750 ºC for one hour, with no
deterioration
 c. It is made out of at least 50% incombustible materials e. I don't know
d. It is made out of at least 75% incombustible materials 21. The main risk for people when using CO2 as an extinguishing agent in a
e. I don't know closed space is:
14. What type of fire integrity must be provided for an engine control room? a. Toxicity
a. A 0 b. B 15 b. Low temperature at the nozzle
c. C d. A 60 c. Reduction of visibility
e. I don't know d. Air suppression
15. Which of the following measures should rather be considered as a e. I don't know
prevention measure than as a protection measure? 22. The method of extinction by smothering is based on this basis;
a. Restriction in the usage of combustible materials a. The fire is extinguished by avoiding the contact between the fuel
b. Availability of an extinction equipment vapours and the oxygen
c. Detection of fire in the area where it has started b. The fire is extinguished by eliminating the heat so as to obtain a
d. Provision of an extinguisher in a compartment temperature at which the fuel doesn't give off enough vapour
e. I don't know c. The fire is extinguished by interrupting the chain reaction, as it stops
16. What class of fire involves liquids? the transmission of heat by means of the action of chemical agents
a. Class A fire b. Class D fire d. The fire is extinguished by avoiding the contact between the fuel
c. Class C fire d. Class B fire vapours and the hot surface
e. I don't know e. I don't know
17. Give the meaning of the following symbol 23. How does low expansion foam act as an extinguishing agent when
a. International Shore Connection dealing with oil fires?
b. Halon horn a. By cooling only
c. Heat detector b. By smothering and also by providing some cooling
d. Portable fire extinguisher with halon c. By smothering only
e. I don't know d. The heat from the fire causes the foam to produce an inert gas
18. Give the meaning of the following symbol which gradually extinguishes the fire
a. Foam release station e. I don't know
b. Remote controlled fire pumps 24. Welding and flame cutting are among the factors which give the highest
c. CO2 battery risk of fire on board ships. Precaution has to be taken to avoid this risk.
d. International shore connection Which of the following safety rules may be regarded as the most
e. I don't know important?
19. What are class "C" bulkheads? a. Electric welding plants shall be controlled by a responsible engineer
a. b. Bulkheads constructed of approved non-combustible materials before use
that can withstand the standard fire test for 15 minutes. b. Only holders of welding certificates shall be allowed to carry out
b. Bulkheads constructed of approved non-combustible materials but welding on board ships
do not meet anyof the requirements relative to smoke and flame c. The welder shall have been instructed in the use of the ship's
nor limitations relative to temperature rise welding plant
c. Bulkheads constructed of approved non-combustible materials that d. Only use electrodes from a well-known manufacturer
can withstand the standard fire test for 30 minutes. e. I don't know
d. Bulkheads constructed of approved non-combustible materials that 25. If circumstances permit, how should low expansion foam be applied to
can withstand the standard fire test for 45 minutes. oil burning near a bulkhead of the engine room?
e. I don't know a. The foam should be aimed at the bulkhead behind the fire and
20. The aim of fire detection is: allowed to spread out slowly over the fire.
a. All the answers are correct b. The applicator should be used in a sweeping motion to spread the
b. To discover where a fire starts foam over the surface.
c. To activate the alarm c. The foam should be applied to the centre of the fire.
d. To begin applying an emergency plan
 d. The foam should be aimed at about 45 degrees upwards so that it a. Accommodation
can drop onto the fire b. Machinery spaces
e. I don't know c. Cargo compartments
26. How many separate means of escape are provided from each fire zone d. Storage rooms for inflammable materials
above the bulkhead deck? e. I don't know
a. One b. At least two 33. According to European standards (E.N.) fire can be classified…
c. At least three d. At least ten a. A, B, C, D, E
e. I don't know b. A, B, C
27. When fighting fire, why shall you never pour water into hot fat? c. A, B
a. The water will explode into steam causing hot fat to be thrown far d. A, B, C, D
away thus possibly causing severe burns or fire. e. I don't know
b. The fat will stiffen immediately and need reheating. 34. As a general rule, where would you expect to find a portable fire
c. The water will turn into steam and cause the fat to explode. extinguisher in any space?
d. The fat will not be edible any more. a. There is no such standard practice.
e. I don't know b. Near the middle of the space
28. Which of the following measures should rather be considered as a c. Near to the entrance to the space
prevention measure than as a protection measure? d. Under a porthole or window
a. Availability of an extinction equipment e. I don't know
b. Detection of fire in the area where it has started 35. In general, what is the best extinguishing agent to put out a class A fire?
c. Provision of an extinguisher in a compartment a. Carbon dioxide (CO2)
d. Restriction in the usage of combustible materials b. Dry chemical powder
e. I don't know c. Water
29. Water is the extinguishing agent which is the most widely employed and d. Foam
its action as an extinguishing agent is due to a combination of the e. I don't know
following phenomena: 36. How do the extinguishing agents act?
a. Cooling, smothering and dispersion a. by cooling, smothering, combustible suppression, inhibition
b. Cooling, inhibition and dispersion b. by cooling, smothering, dilution with water and/or ventilation
c. Smothering and dispersion c. by inhibition
d. Smothering and inhibition d. by ignition suppression
e. I don't know e. I don't know
30. Give the meaning of the following symbol 37. Proteinic foams have the feature of being?
a. “A” Class Fire door self-closing a. Of low expansion, viscous and solid, easily contaminated by
b. Powder handgun hydrocarbons
c. Emergency station b. Of high expansion, made of tense-active compounds
d. Locker with protective clothing c. Of lowexpansion, not easily contaminated by hydrocarbons
e. I don't know d. Of high expansion, not easily contaminated by hydrocarbons
31. What is the main advantage of a positive pressure breathing apparatus? e. I don't know
a. It is less complicated and cheaper than a breathing apparatus of the 38. The necessary elements to create fire are
demand type a. combustible, oxygen, flames and chain reaction
b. The positive pressure makes it easier to breathe when working hard b. combustible, oxygen, heat and chain reaction
c. It ensures a constant supply of air c. combustible, air, flames and gas
d. If the face mask has a leak toxic fumes/smoke would still not enter d. heat and chain reaction
the mask e. I don't know
e. I don't know 39. Where would you find out which fire sections are enclosed by "A" or "B"
32. Which spaces, in regard to fire protection, shall be separated from the class divisions on a ship?
rest of the ship by thermal and structural boundaries? (SOLAS II-2/2.2.2) a. On the general arrangement plan
 b. On the Ship's fire control plans 46. Which of the following hose lengths corresponds best to the most
c. On the capacity plan common ones found onboard?
d. All the mentioned alternatives a. 20 m b. 30 m
e. I don't know c. 10 m d. 5 M
40. What is the most common fixed fire fighting extinguishing system fitted e. I don't know
in an engine room? 47. What kind of fuel will originate a class A fire?
a. A chemical powder system a. a solid (cardboard or wood…)
b. An halogenated hydrocarbon system b. a liquid (gasoline or petrol…)
c. A carbon dioxide (CO2) system c. a gas, not under pressure
d. A pressure water-spraying system d. a gas, under pressure
e. I don't know e. I don't know
41. The presence of smoke represents one of the greatest dangers in the fire 48. The pressure in a flexible fire hose must be set up
fighting. Why? a. Before it is being laid down
a. It hinders communications, causes burns, and provoke panics b. While it is being laid down
b. It refrains the equipment from setting out the fire, and is irritating c. After it has been laid down
c. It only reduces visibility and is very hot d. All answers are correct
d. It reduces the visibility, provokes panic, is irritating and may be e. I don't know
toxic 49. The lowest temperature at which a liquid will give off sufficient vapors to
e. I don't know form a flammable mixture with air is known as the:
42. Which of the following is a precautionary measure to prevent fire in a. Flash point
general: b. Fire point
a. Storing rags impregnated with oil in closed containers c. Lower explosive limit
b. Cleaning dirty surface d. Threshold limit value
c. Emptying waste bins e. I don't know
d. All the answers are good 50. Give the meaning of the following symbol
e. I don't know a. Manually operated call point
43. If you detect a fire on board the ship, dependent on the situation, which b. CO2 battery
of the following actions is the first to be taken? c. Sprinkler horn
a. Raise the fire alarm. d. Hose box
b. Try to kill the fire immediately by use of fire-extinguishers or other e. I don't know
adequate appliances. 51. The duty engineer of a UMS ship is approached by a member of the
c. Call the officer on duty. ship's staff, seeking permission to hang wet working clothes in the
d. Check all nearby compartments for survivors. engine room to dry. He should:
e. I don't know a. Allow the clothes to be hung over a rail anywhere
44. As a general rule, what is the minimum flash point of an oil used as a b. Allow the clothes to be hung over a rail provided there is no
liquid fuel on board? electrical equipment directly below
a. 30ºC b. There is no limit c. Not allow the clothes to be hung anywhere in the unmanned
c. 60ºC d. 10ºC machinery spaces
e. I don't know d. Allow the clothes to be hung over rail next to the warm F.O. service
45. The effectiveness of foam is based on: tanks
a. smothering and cooling e. I don't know
b. smothering and dispersion 52. Which of the following are frequent causes of fires in accommodation?
c. Inhibition a. 1 Smoking in bed. 2 Covering of electric fires with blankets. 3
d. Dilution Overloading electric plugs.
e. I don't know b. Smoking in bed
c. Covering of electric fires with blankets
 d. Overloading electric plugs a. The minimum temperature at which a combustible gives off
e. I don't know vapours that may burn in contact with oxygen in air, and at which
53. The basic components of the self-contained breathing apparatus are… combustion persists once the source of ignition has been removed
a. Mask, bottle, frame b. The minimum temperature at which a combustible gives off vapours
b. Mask, bottle, frame , safety valve that may burn when they are in contact with oxygen in air, when
c. Mask, bottle, frame; low pressure valve there is a presence of activation energy; but with no capacity of
d. Mask, bottle, frame, medium pressure valve and low pressure maintaining combustion.
valve c. A process of chemical decomposition by oxidation-reduction at
e. I don't know unusually high temperature, in areas with slight ventilation
54. What type of construction material should be avoided regarding fire d. The maximum pressure that will be reached when a given
protection purposes? (SOLAS II-2/2.2.3) combustible burns into an enclosed space
a. All combustible materials e. I don't know
b. All uncovered wooden materials 60. What type of nozzles for fire hoses can be provided aboard ships?
c. All plastic materials a. Jet type only, incorporating a shutoff
d. All composite materials b. Spray type only, incorporating a shutoff
e. I don't know c. All of the above types can be provided
55. Which activity will have the greatest fire-fighting effect in case of a fire? d. Dual purpose (jet/spray) type incorporating a shutoff
a. Extinguishing attempt is started immediately e. I don't know
b. All possible fire-fighting equipment is brought to the scene 61. Give the meaning of the following symbol
c. All fire-fighting teams are organized as soon as possible a. 30Kg wheeled CO2 Fire extinguisher
d. Call the Chief Officer b. Flame detector
e. I don't know c. Fire pump
56. What types of fire extinguishers shall be used in the engine room? d. Smoke detector
a. Fire extinguishers of the handy-size types only. e. I don't know
b. Fire extinguishers filled with fresh water only. 62. What is the "international shore connection" used for?
c. Fire extinguishers equipped for powder or CO2 only. a. To connect the ship fire main to the shore lines
d. Any fire extinguisher with a weight of less than 100 lbs. b. To connect the cargo hoses to the shore
e. I don't know c. To connect the bunker hoses to the shore
57. According to their physical state, extinguishing agents may be classified d. To connect the ship fresh water hoses to the shore
in to: e. I don't know
a. Solid, liquid and gases 63. In the fire fighting of fires of a type C with dry chemical powder
b. Synthetic, proteinic, gases and liquid extinguishers, the application is performed
c. Proteinic and synthetic a. as soon as possible, to any point of the fire and in intermittent
d. Solid, proteinic and gases manner
e. I don't know b. across the flame, sweeping it
58. According to basic principles regarding fire protection the ship is to be c. the chemical powder doesn't extinguish type C fires
divided in zones by structural and thermal boundaries. (SOLAS II-2/2.2.1) d. in a continuous way so that the powder spray is in the same
a. In main horizontal zones direction as the one of the flame
b. In main vertical zones e. I don't know
c. In main zones according to utilization (Accommodation, Machinery, 64. What kind of measure is the division of the vessel in upright areas by
Cargo) using thermic and structural separations?
d. Main Fire zones in accordance with the ship's fire-fighting system a. It is both a prevention and protection measure
e. I don't know b. It is a prevention measure
59. The fire point is c. It is a protection measure
d. It is neither a prevention nor a protection measure
e. I don't know
65. After smoking, cigarettes should be disposed off as follows: b. Machinery labour
a. Dropped over the side only if you are certain they are extinguished c. Flammable work
b. Disposed of in an ashtray, ensuring that it is extinguished d. Specially hazardous work
c. Dropped over the lee side only so that it cannot blow back on board e. I don't know
d. Dropped into a waste bin 71. The engine room is equipped with regular fire hoses and nozzles. What is
e. I don't know important to observe when using water as an extinguisant in the engine
66. When at sea, you discover that the bilges in the engine room have a room?
large quantity of oil residues floating around. What action should you a. All the mentioned alternatives.
take? b. Water may short circuit electrical installation and may be a threat to
a. Apply foam to the bilges to minimise the risk of fire the personnel operating the firehose as well as to electrical
b. Start the fire pump equipment itself.
c. Notify Chief Engineer, find cause of leakage, remedy the leakage c. Water has a clear limitation in fighting an oil fire.
and then immediately start to clean the bilges d. To reduce the negative effect of water in an engine room, the
d. Open the overboard valve and immediately start the bilge pump in spraying function to be used.The spray function will also give the
order to draw these residues away from the bilges personnel operating the fire hose good shelter against heat.
e. I don't know e. I don't know
67. What is the only reliable way of checking that the CO2 cartridge in a dry 72. The effectiveness of CO2 as an extinguishing agent is based on:
powder extinguisher is full? a. Inhibition and combustion suppression
a. Remove the cartridge and weigh it to check that it has the full b. Cooling and inhibition
weight stamped on it c. Combustion suppression
b. Check if the seal on the extinguisher release handle is intact d. Dilution, cooling and inhibition
c. Weigh the extinguisher and check that it complies with the weight e. I don't know
marked on it 73. Which element must be removed to extinguish a fire?
d. All of the alternatives are reliable methods a. All alternatives. It is enough that one of the mentioned elements
e. I don't know are removed.
68. Which one of the following appliances is allowed to burn an oil fuel, the b. Heat
flash point of which may be a little bit lower than the one used for the c. Oxygen
main *engine? d. Chain reaction
a. The emergency generators e. I don't know
b. The inert gas generators 74. The superstructure and deck houses of passenger ships carrying more
c. The incinerators than 36 passengers shall be divided into main vertical zones by
d. All the answers are wrong a. Class "B" division
e. I don't know b. Class "C" division
69. Which of the following measures should be applied when hot work is to c. Class "P" division
be undertaken in a harbour. d. Class "A" division
a. To use only intrinsically safe equipment in the area where hot-work e. I don't know
is performed 75. What kind of process is a fire?
b. To maintain a permanent fire watch of at least four persons a. All the mentioned alternatives
c. All the answers are good b. It is a chemical process
d. To have a hot-work permit c. It is a process characterised by an emission of heat, light and smoke
e. I don't know d. It is a physical process
70. What is the term used to designate the work that may cause heat, sparks e. I don't know
or flames and that cannot be performed if specific compulsory 76. What is the factor that makes the difference between a deflagrating and
precautions are not taken in places where nearby flammable products a detonating explosion?
could be present? a. The speed of the shock wave created by the initial combustion
a. Hot work 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 d. Ignition resistant material
outside) e. I don't know
d. The initial pressure, temperature and moisture content 83. Which of the following may cause a fire in the accommodation spaces?
e. I don't know a. All the mentioned alternatives
77. Give the meaning of the following symbol b. Covering electric heaters with blankets
a. Foam valve c. Overloading electric plugs
b. Space protected by foam d. Smoking in bed
c. Flame detector e. I don't know
d. Fire pump 84. You are carrying out a search in a smoke filled room, wearing a breathing
e. I don't know apparatus. How would you conduct this search?
78. A drip tray containing oil is on fire. The only fire fighting equipment a. As soon as you enter carry out a right or left hand search by placing
available is water hose with spray jet/spray nozzle. How, if at all, should the appropriate hand onto the bulkhead and then follow the
you attempt to put out this fire using water? bulkhead round as quickly as possible.
a. The water can be applied in a fine spray starting from the front in a b. Proceed to the approximate centre of the room and then carry out
sweeping motion. the search on a circular pattern.
b. Water should not be used on any type of oil fire. c. Proceed straight ahead to the far bulkhead and then carry out a left
c. Water should be applied to the oil in a single jet only. or right hand search as appropriate
d. Water should be applied in a jet to the back of the fire. d. Carry out a right or left hand search and proceed carefully, feeling
e. I don't know the area in front with the foot and using the back of the free hand
79. Oily rags and metal turnings: to check the area around
a. Are a fire hazard because they generate their own oxygen when e. I don't know
ignited and are therefore difficult to extinguish 85. Having a CO2 alarm during normal working hours, what immediate
b. Are a fire hazard because they are liable to spontaneous action should be taken?
combustion a. Get out of the engine room as soon as possible.
c. Are not a fire hazard unless ignited b. Get into the control room.
d. Are not a fire hazard at all c. Awaiting further order.
e. I don't know d. Ignore the alarm.
80. Which of the following is a precautionary measure to prevent fire in e. I don't know
general: 86. Which one of the listed fire-extinguishing medium is most effective
a. All the answers are good against an open oil fire?
b. Storing rags impregnated with oil in closed containers a. Water. b. Powder.
c. Cleaning dirty surface c. Foam. d. Gas.
d. Emptying waste bins e. I don't know
e. I don't know 87. Give the meaning of the following symbol
81. You are leading a team fighting an interior fire. If you see the colour of a. Push Button for Fire Alarm
the smoke changing from dark black to grey, what is the most probable b. Wheeled fire extinguisher
reason for that change? c. Fire alarm
a. the temperature inside is increasing d. None of the above
b. the team has started to ventilate e. I don't know
c. The team is applying water and the temperature is decreasing 88. In order to extinguish a fire with a portable extinguisher, we must
d. the percentage of oxygen is getting below 15% proceed in the following way:
e. I don't know a. Maintain a safe distance, apply the extinguishing agent to the base
82. A fire bulkhead of the "C" class must be constructed of: of the flames facing the wind
a. Non-combustible material b. Maintain a safe distance, apply the extinguishing agent to the base
b. Steel or equivalent material of the flames with the wind behind us
c. Low flame spread material
 c. Maintain a safe distance, apply the extinguishing agent to the top of 95. What is the name given to a devastating explosion that may occur when
the flames with the wind behind us a rigid container containing a liquefied gas is exposed to a very high
d. Maintain a safe distance, apply the extinguishing agent to the top of *temperature?
the flames facing the wind a. SLOP-OVER b. FLASH-OVER
e. I don't know c. BOIL-OVER d. BLEVE
89. The fire integrity of any bulkhead shall be maintained e. I don't know
a. Only at the continuous/solid part of the bulkhead 96. In which one of the following an oil, the flash point of which only needs
b. Up to 5 meters above the deck level to be over 43°C, may be used?
c. At the openings and penetrations a. In emergency generators
d. Up to 5 meters below the upper deck b. In inert gas generators
e. I don't know c. In the main engine
90. What are the three diameters of fire hoses most commonly found on d. In the kitchen
ships? e. I don't know
a. 10, 50 or 85 mm 97. What is the only reliable way of checking that the CO2 cartridge in a dry
b. 17, 43 or 74 mm powder extinguisher is full?
c. 25, 45, or 70 mm a. Check if the seal on the extinguisher release handle is intact
d. 50, 74 or 100 mm b. Weigh the extinguisher and check that it complies with the weight
e. I don't know marked on it
91. What is flashpoint of an oil or liquefied gas? c. All of the alternatives are reliable methods
a. The flash point for an oil or liquefied gas is the temperature at d. Remove the cartridge and weigh it to check that it has the full
which it is possible to ignite the vapour above the liquid weight stamped on it
b. The flashpoint is the mixture of oxygen and hydro carbons needed e. I don't know
to have an oil or liquefied gas to burn 98. Besides certain other factors, a BOILOVER takes place:
c. The flashpoint is the temperature the oil or liquefied gas need for a. When the container also contains water
self ignition b. When the container is nearly full
d. The flashpoint is the temperature needed to have a oil or liquefied c. When the product is a combustible liquid
gas pumpable d. If the tank has a floating roof
e. I don't know e. I don't know
92. "A" Class divisions in ships are constructed so that they are capable of 99. Apart from red, what other colour is frequently used for a CO2
preventing the passage of smoke and flame to the end of a standard fire extinguisher?
test held for how many minutes? a. Light blue b. Black
a. 30 minutes b. 45 minutes. c. Green d. Yellow
c. 60 minutes d. 15 minutes. e. I don't know
e. I don't know 100. What are the components of the personal equipment of the fireman's
93. What is the absolutely main purpose with fighting a fire on board? outfit
a. Rescuing of life b. To put out the fire. a. All the items mentioned
c. To limit the fire. d. Try to put out the fire. b. Protective clothing to protect the skin from heat, burns and scalding
e. I don't know c. Boots and gloves of rubber
94. Which of the following statements applies to fire doors in main vertical d. A rigid helmet, an electric safety lamp and an axe
zone bulkheads and stairway enclosures in passenger ships? e. I don't know
a. All the alternatives are correct 101. In general what is the proportion of concentrate to water to produce
b. They shall be of the self closing type foam?
c. They shall be capable of being closed from a control station a. Between 50 and 100%
d. They shall be capable of closing with an angle of up to 3, 5° opposing b. This operation is done automatically and in relation to the foam
closure c. Between 3% and 6%
e. I don't know d. over 100%
 e. I don't know 109. What is the inherent danger in welding/cutting in piping containing
102. Which of the following is a combustion reaction? freon?
a. Open fire a. Depletion of oxygen in the air?
b. All the answers are good b. Depletion of the ozone layer?
c. Explosion c. Development of nitrous gases?
d. Smouldering fire d. Development of explosive gases?
e. I don't know e. I don't know
103. What is the signal actuated by a fire detection system? 110. The lowest temperature at which a liquid will give off sufficient vapors
a. A visual and audible alarm signal at the control panel to form a flammable mixture with air is known as the:
b. An audible signal at the control panel a. Flash point
c. A visual signal at the control panel b. Fire point
d. An audible and visual signal consisting in 7 short signals followed by c. Lower explosive limit
a long one d. Threshold limit value
e. I don't know e. I don't know
104. Give the meaning of the following symbol 111. The necessary elements to create fire are
a. Secondary means of escape a. combustible, oxygen, flames and chain reaction
b. B class fire door b. combustible, oxygen, heat and chain reaction
c. Primary means of escape c. combustible, air, flames and gas
d. Powder release station d. heat and chain reaction
e. I don't know e. I don't know
105. What is the minimum volume of air contained in the cylinders of a 112. What is the maximum length of a fire zone on any deck?
SOLAS compliant selfcontained compressed-air operated breathing a. 30 meters b. 50 meters
apparatus (SCABA)? c. 100 meters d. 40 meters
a. 1000 litres b. 1800 litres e. I don't know
c. 2500 litres d. 1200 litres 113. Which of the following measures should rather be considered as a
e. I don't know prevention measure than as a protection measure?
106. What are the characteristics of CO2? a. Restriction in the usage of combustible materials
a. All the mentioned alternatives. b. Availability of an extinction equipment
b. It displaces oxygen. c. Detection of fire in the area where it has started
c. It is heavier than oxygen. d. Provision of an extinguisher in a compartment
d. It is in itself not dangerous (not poisonous) e. I don't know
e. I don't know 114.Could a lift be considered as an escape route from the engine room ?
107. In which ways is heat transmitted? a. No
a. Delay, conduction, radiation b. Yes
b. Conduction, convection and radiation c. Yes, if it is constructed with class A materials
c. Gasification, conduction and convection d. It depends on the distance of the escape route
d. Radiation and gasification e. I don't know
e. I don't know 115. Give the meaning of the following symbol
108. In case of a fire on the line of an oxyacetylene gas-welding equipment, a. Closing appliance for exterior door
what action should be taken? b. A class fire door self closing
a. Close the valves on both bottles, first the acetylene and then the c. Foam valve
oxygen bottle d. B class fire door self closing
b. Close the valve(s) on the acetylene bottle only e. I don't know
c. Do not close any valve and attack the fire, preferably with powder 116. Before extinction of an electric fire we need
d. Close the valve(s) on the oxygen bottle only a. To disconnect the power source
e. I don't know b. To confine the area involved in the fire
 c. To put out the fire without taking any special measures c. Weigh the extinguisher and check that it complies with the weight
d. To know the voltage and wear rubber gloves marked on it
e. I don't know d. All of the alternatives are reliable methods
117. What class of fire involves gas? e. I don't know
a. Class A fire b. Class B fire 124. Which one of the listed fire-extinguishing medium is to be preferred to
c. Class C fire d. Class D fire fight a fire in an electric installation (for example the main switchboard)?
e. I don't know a. CO2 b. Water fog.
118.One of the checks during the annual Class survey of the UMS functions is c. Sprinkler. d. Foam.
focusing on cleanliness of the engine room. What is the reason for such e. I don't know
a check ? 125. B Class divisions in ships are constructed so that they are capable of
a. To reduce the general risk of fire in an unmanned engine room. preventing the passage of flame to the end of a standard fire test held
b. To prevent risk of pollution. for:
c. To have the engine room looking tidy. a. 15 minutes b. 45 minutes
d. To avoid frequent alarms. c. 30 minutes d. 60 minutes
e. I don't know e. I don't know
119. Apart from red, what other colour is frequently used for a dry powder 126. Give the meaning of the following symbol
extinguisher? a. Powder handgun
a. Black b. Green b. Emergency station
c. Yellow d. Blue c. “A” Class Fire door self-closing
e. I don't know d. Locker with protective clothing
120. In case of a fire on the line of an oxyacetylene gas-welding equipment, e. I don't know
what action should be taken? 127. Give the meaning of the following symbol
a. Close the valves on both bottles, first the acetylene and then the a. Smoke detector
oxygen bottle b. Hose box with spray set
b. Close the valve(s) on the acetylene bottle only c. Powder hose and handgun
c. Do not close any valve and attack the fire, preferably with powder d. Hose box
d. Close the valve(s) on the oxygen bottle only e. I don't know
e. I don't know 128. On a fire patrol at night you see smoke coming from a closed cabin
121. Identify this symbol: door. What action should you take first?
a. Fire pump a. Activate the nearest fire alarm button and advise bridge of the
b. Fire escape route location of the fire
c. Bilge pump b. Get the nearest fire extinguisher and then open the door to see
d. Gas detector what the situation is.
e. I don't know c. Take a look inside the cabin to see what the situation is.
122. Monoammonium phosphate used as a dry powder can be effective on d. As most people are sleeping, call a friend and ask him to assist in
which of the following type of fire? putting out the fire.
a. liquid and gases e. I don't know
b. Solid, liquids, and gases 129. Among the additives used to improve the effectiveness of water in the
c. Metals fight against fire there are the moisturing ones. What is the task they
d. Solid, liquid, gases and metals perform?
e. I don't know a. They protect the fuel with a thin covering that holds up the ignition
123. What is the only reliable way of checking that the CO2 cartridge in a dry b. They increase the viscosity of water
powder extinguisher is full? c. They protect the fuel with a thin covering that holds up the ignition
a. Remove the cartridge and weigh it to check that it has the full and they increase the viscosity of water
weight stamped on it d. They reduce the surface tension of water
b. Check if the seal on the extinguisher release handle is intact e. I don't know
130. Give the meaning of the following symbol 137. Breathing apparatuses is an important piece of equipment for being
a. International shore connection able to fight a fire onboard a vessel. What routine precautions to be
b. Flame detector observed with regard to use and maintenance of such equipment?
c. Vertical fire main a. That the equipment always to be kept cleaned,checked and bottles
d. Sprinkler installation are recharged immediately upon use, and frequently inspected.
e. I don't know b. That personnel that are appointed as smoke divers, primarily are
131. Give the meaning of the following symbol given a shore based proper basic education and training.
a. Secondary means of escape c. That personnel having a beard are not selected as smoke divers.
b. CO2 horn d. All the mentioned alternatives.
c. CO2 battery e. I don't know
d. Portable fire extinguisher 138. Fire provokes:
e. I don't know a. Gases, flames, smoke and heat
132. What is the minimum necessary condition for the start and permanence b. Radiation and smoke
of an oil fuel fire? c. Vapours, radiation, gases and flames
a. The temperature is below the flash point d. Vapours, smoke and flames
b. The temperature is above 250°C e. I don't know
c. The temperature is equal to or over the flash point 139. What is the only reliable way of checking that the CO2 cartridge in a dry
d. The temperature is below 100°C powder extinguisher is full?
e. I don't know a. Remove the cartridge and weigh it to check that it has the full
133. Hydrocarbon gas encountered in oil tankers cannot burn in an weight stamped on it
atmosphere containing less than approximately what percentage of b. Check if the seal on the extinguisher release handle is intact
oxygen (by volume)? c. Weigh the extinguisher and check that it complies with the weight
a. 11% b. 13% marked on it
c. 15% d. 17% d. All of the alternatives are reliable methods
e. I don't know e. I don't know
134. What is the minimum capacity of the portable tank of a portable foam 140. In a liquid fire the surface of which is about 100m²,
applicator ? a. the radiated heat can spread to exposures placed 100m away
a. 1 litre b. 5 litres b. the radiated heat can spread to exposures placed 200m away
c. 10 litres d. 20 litres c. the radiated heat is lower than the conducted heat
e. I don't know d. Flames are usually higher than the diameter of the fire
135. Fuel oil from a leaking fuel pipe has been collected in a drip tray under e. I don't know
the boiler furnace.The oil is suddenly ignited by a backflash from the 141. What kind of extinguishing-remedy would you choose to put out an
boiler burner.The boiler room is manned and the person present has the electrical fire?
choice of various extinguishers. The fire is purely a surface fire. What a. Dry extinguishing remedy.
would be the preferable extinguisher? b. Water
a. CO2 c. Foam.
b. Water d. Combination of powder and water.
c. Any of the mentioned alternatives e. I don't know
d. Powder 142. Generally speaking, what is the value commonly recognised as the
e. I don't know maximum concentration of CO allowed in the breathing air of a
136. In order to extinguish a flammable liquid of the same kind as alcohol, we breathing apparatus?
can use: a. 40ppm b. 80ppm
a. Water b. Water and foam c. 20ppm d. 100ppm
c. Anti-alcohol foam d. Sprayed water e. I don't know
a. I don't know 143. 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 a. To have a hot-work permit
choice of various extinguishers. The fire is purely a surface fire. What b. Al the answers are good
would be the preferable extinguisher? c. To use only intrinsically safe equipment in the area where hot-work
a. Powder is performed
b. CO2 d. To maintain a permanent fire watch of at least four persons
c. Water e. I don’t know
d. Any of the mentioned alternatives
150. Give the meaning of the following symbol
e. I don't know
144. For which of the following groups of substances or materials is the use a. Fire pump
of water as an extinguishing agent dangerous? b. Emergency generator
a. Sodium hydrosulphite , potassium hydroxide, magnesium c. Portable fire extinguisher
b. Wood, rubber, oil d. CO2 horn
c. Gas-oil, oily rags, synthetic textiles e. I don’t know
d. Alcohol, paraffin
e. I don't know 151. The effectives of foam is based on
145. What is the main criterion generally taken into account to classify
a. Inhibition
portable extinguishers:
b. Dilution
a. The way they can be moved
b. The extinguishing agent c. Smothering and cooling
c. Their capacity of charge d. Smothering and dispersion
d. Their pressurisation system e. I don’t know
e. I don't know 152. Give the meaning of the following symbol ?
146. The use of combustible material is restricted in the accommodation
spaces in order to: a. A class division
a. Contain and suppress fire and explosion in the compartment of b. Main vertical
origin c. Space protected by CO2
b. Prevent occurrence of fire and explosion d. Primary means of escape
c. Reduce cost of construction e. I don’t know
d. Make the ship light
e. I don't know 153. The superstructure and deck houses of passenger ships carrying more
147. What is the inherent danger in welding cutting in piping containing than 3δ passengers shall be divided into mainvertical zones by
freon? a. Class "C" division
a. Depletion of oxygen in the air b. Class "B" division
b. Development of explosive gases c. Class "A" division
c. Development of nitrous gases d. Class "P" division
d. Depletion of the ozone layer e. I don’t know
e. I don’t know 154. What is a polar (liquid)?
148. Which deck is the "bulkhead deck? a. A liquid that doesn't mix with water
a. The uppermost deck to which transverse bulkheads are carried b. A liquid that conducts electricity
b. The deck on which the transverse bulkheads are resting c. A liquid that emits flammable vapour
c. A deck between two transverse bulkheads d. A liquid that mixes with water
d. A deck which transverse bulkheads go through e. I don’t know
e. I don’t know 155. One of the checks during the annual Class survey of the UMS functions
149. Which of the following measures should be applied when hot work is to is focusing on cleanliness of the engine room, What is the reason for
be undertaken in a harbour such a check?
 a. To avoid frequent alarms
b. To have the engine room looking tidy a. in inert gas generators
c. To reduce the general risk of fire in an unmanned engine room b. in the main engine
d. To prevent risk of pollution c. In emergency generators
e. I don’t know d. in the kitchen
156. If you detect a fire on board the ship, dependent on the situation which e. I don’t know
of the following actions is the first to be taken?
a. Raise the fire alarm
b. Check all nearby compartments for survivors
c. Try to kill the fire immediately by use of fire-extinguishers or other
adequate applances 161. As a fire fighter, what should you always consider when fighting a fire in
d. Call the officer on duty a confined space?
e. I don’t know a. The confined space can be considered to have one side only as
157. The duty engineer of a UMS ship is approached by a member of the heat always rises
ship's staff, seeking permission to hang wetworking clothes in the engine b. The confined space always has six sides
room to dry He should ? c. The confined space has only five sides
a. Allow the clothes to be hung over a rail anywhere d. The confined space has only four sides
b. Not allow the clothes to be hung anywhere in the unmanned e. I don’t know
machinery spaces 162. Give the meaning of the following symbol ?
c. Allow the clothes to be hung over rail next to the warm FO service
a. Portable foam applicator
tanks
b. Flame Detector
d. Allow the clothes to be hung over a rail provided there is no
c. Powder installation
electrical equipment directly below
d. Foam installation
e. I don’t know
e. I don’t know
158. Which one of the following is a limitation on the use of chemical
powders? f.
163. Give the meaning of the following symbol?
a. Some of them may give off NH3
a. Gas detector
b. All the below mentioned alternatives
b. Fire control plan
c. In some cases they may cause a violent reaction on combustible
c. Fire pump
metals such as sodium
d. Emergency fire pump
d. They may put an insulating deposit on electronic equipment
e. I don’t know
e. I don’t know
159. After smoking, cigarettes should be disposed off as follows g.
a. Dropped into a waste bin 164. You are carrying out a search in a smoke filled room, wearing a
b. Dropped over the lee side only so that it cannot blow back on board breathing apparatus How would you conduct this search?
c. Dropped over the side only if you are certain they are extinguished a. Proceed to the approximate centre of the room and then carry out
d. Disposed of in an ashtray, ensuring that it is extinguished the search on a circular pattern
e. I don’t know b. As soon as you enter carry out a nght or left hand search by placing
160. In which one of the following an oil, te flash point of which only needs the appropniate hand onto the bulkhead andthen follow the
to be over 43"C, may be used? bulkhead round as quickly as possible
c. Carry out a right or left hand search and proceed carefully, feeling
the area in front with the foot and using the backof the free hand
to check the area around
 d. Proceed straight ahead to the far bulkhead and then carry out a left e. I don’t know
or right hand search as appropriate 170. Which of the following actions will most effectively prevent fire in a
e. I don’t know cabin?
165. Give the meaning of the following ? a. Removing al ashtrays
a. Sprinkler installation b. Request people to refrain from smoking
b. Area protected by drenching c. Ensuring that all persons avoid smoking in bed
system d. Install fire detecting devices
c. Area protected by halon 1301 e. I don’t know
d. Heat detector 171. Give the meaning of the following symbol
e. I don’t know a. Fire alarm control panel
b. B class division
166. The engine room is equipped with regular fire hoses and nozzles. What c. C class division
is important to observe when using water as an extinguisant in the d. Primary means of escape
engine room? e. I don't know
a. Water has a clear limitation in fighting an oil fire 172. When fighting fire, why shall you never pour water into hot fat?
b. To reduce the negative effect of water in an engine room, the a. The fat will stiffen immediately and need reheating.
spraying function to be used The spray function will also give the b. The water will explode into steam causing hot fat to be
personnel operating the fire hose good shelter against heat thrown far away thus possibly causing severe burns or
c. All the mentioned alternatives fire.
c. The water will turn into steam and cause the fat to
d. Water may short circuit electrical installation and may be a threat to
explode.
the personnel operating the firehose as well asto electrical
d. The fat will not be edible any more.
equipment itself e. I don't know
e. I don’t know 173. If you have to carry out hot work close to a smoke detector in
167. Give the meaning of the following symbol? the engine room, what precautions should be taken?
a. No special precautions except for having a watch man and a
a. Remote controlled fire pumps fire extinguisher available.
b. Foam release station b. Notify deck officer in charge that a fire alarm may occur.
c. CO2 c. Disconnect the smoke detector.
d. International shore connection d. Notify Master, Deck officer and Engineer in charge.The
e. I don’t know loop for this special sensor to be switched off and take
normal precautions for hot work.
168. In case of fire in the switch board, what kind of extinguisant to be e. I don't know
preferred? 174. Generally speaking, what is the value commonly recognised as
the maximum concentration of oil vapours allowed in the
a. Powder b. CO2
breathing air of a breathing apparatus?
c. Water d. Water spray
a. 5mg/m3 b. 50mg/m3
a. I don’t know c. 500mg/m3 d. 10mg/m3
169. In case of a fire on the line of an oxyacetylene gas-welding equipment, e. I don't know
what action should be taken? 175. You are carrying out a search in a smoke filled compartment
a. Close the valves on the acetylene bottle only wearing a breathing apparatus. At what stage should you start
b. Do not close any valve and attack the fire, preferably with powder to make your way out of the compartment?
c. Close the valve(s) on the oxygen bottle only a. Regularly check your pressure gauge and note how
d. Close the valves on both bottles, first the acetylene and then the much air you used to reach your work area. Start to
oxygen bottle
 return when you have this amount left plus a a. 15 minutes b. 45 minutes
reasonable reserve c. 60 minutes d. 30 minutes
b. Wait until the breathing apparatus warning whistle sounds. e. I don't know
c. 15 minutes after starting to use the set as this leaves you 181. Dry chemical powders extinguish fire by...
with five minutes air left a. Inhibition and smothering
d. Wait for the appropriate signal on your safety line as the b. Cooling and/or inhibition
personnel outside will be keeping a track of the time you c. Unfeeding, cooling and/or smothering
have spent inside d. Cooling and/or smothering
e. I don't know e. I don't know
176. The method of extinction by smothering is based on this basis; 182. In a liquid fire the surface of which is about 100m²,
a. The fire is extinguished by eliminating the heat so as to a. the radiated heat can spread to exposures placed 100m
obtain a temperature at which the fuel doesn't give off away
enough vapour b. Flames are usually higher than the diameter of the fire
b. The fire is extinguished by interrupting the chain reaction, c. the radiated heat can spread to exposures placed 200m
as it stops the transmission of heat by means of the action away
of chemical agents d. the radiated heat is lower than the conducted heat
c. The fire is extinguished by avoiding the contact e. I don't know
between the fuel vapours and the oxygen 183. Which one of the listed fire-extinguishing medium is most
d. The fire is extinguished by avoiding the contact between the effective against an open oil fire?
fuel vapours and the hot surface a. Foam. b. Water.
e. I don't know c. Powder. d. Gas.
177. Which of the following is a characteristic that is required for a e. I don't know
"class A" bulkhead or deck? 184. Give the meaning of the following symbol
a. It withstands a temperature of 750 ºC for one hour, with a. Sprinkler horn
no deterioration b. Halon horn
b. It stops the spreading of smoke and flames during one c. Water monitor gun
hour d. CO2 horn
c. It is made out of at least 50% incombustible materials e. I don't know
d. It is made out of at least 75% incombustible materials 185. When at sea, you discover that the bilges in the engine room
e. I don't know have a large quantity of oil residues floating around. What
178. The pressure in a flexible fire hose must be set up action should you take?
a. After it has been laid down a. Notify Chief Engineer, find cause of leakage, remedy the
b. Before it is being laid down leakage and then immediately start to clean the bilges
c. While it is being laid down b. Apply foam to the bilges to minimise the risk of fire
d. All answers are correct c. Start the fire pump
e. I don't know d. Open the overboard valve and immediately start the bilge
179. What is the main criterion generally taken into account to pump in order to draw these residues away from the bilges
classify portable extinguishers: e. I don't know
a. The extinguishing agent 186. Oily rags and metal turnings:
b. The way they can be moved a. Are a fire hazard because they generate their own oxygen
c. Their capacity of charge when ignited and are therefore difficult to extinguish
d. Their pressurisation system b. Are not a fire hazard unless ignited
e. I don't know c. Are not a fire hazard at all
180. B Class divisions in ships are constructed so that they are d. Are a fire hazard because they are liable to spontaneous
capable of preventing the passage of flame to the end of a combustion
standard fire test held for: e. I don't know