FPFF Exit Exam Mock - Questions and Answers Set 1

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FPFF Exit Exam Mock - Questions and Answers Set 1

Fire is arguably the single most dangerous hazard out at sea, where external help is unavailable and evacuation is the absolute last resort. Developing an ironclad foundation in fire prevention is mandatory for every single mariner. To help you kickstart your preparation, Nirzara introduces the FPFF Exit Exam Mock - Questions and Answers Set 1. This debut practice module focuses heavily on the basic physics of fire, standard fire classifications, and the fundamental operation of portable extinguishers on board merchant vessels.

This foundational set on Nirzara contains 30 highly repeated Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) mapped precisely to the latest DG Shipping online exam portal. You will face essential STCW questions regarding the fire triangle components (oxygen, heat, and fuel), identifying different classes of fire (Class A to Class E), and selecting the appropriate extinguishing agent for electrical or galley fires. Because choosing the wrong extinguishing media can catastrophically worsen an engine room fire, the computer-based exam tests these basic definitions very strictly.

Every question inside Nirzara's Set 1 features its direct, verified correct answer, offering an instant assessment of your basic safety knowledge. The DG Shipping exit portal frequently relies on fundamental principles to check your accuracy under pressure. Spend a few minutes solving these 30 targeted questions today on Nirzara to iron out your foundational doubts, sharpen your answering speed, and securely pass your fire fighting exam on the very first try!

Practice with 30 questions from the BASIC FPFF COURSE bank. Each question is verified and explained.

MCQ Practice Questions (30)

"In what language/languages shall the fire control plans/folders (or copies of plans and folders) be?"

a The English language

b The Flag State language with copies in English or French

c The Flag State language with copies in English

d The Flag State language

"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 choice of various extinguishers. The fire is purely a surface fire. What would be the preferable extinguisher?"

a Powder

b Any of the mentioned alternatives

c CO2

d Water

"Which of the following types of breathing apparatus are most likely to be found onboard a modern ship?"

a Oxygen Breathing Apparatus.

b Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus.

c Gas Mask type Breathing Apparatus.

d Atmospheric Breathing Apparatus.

"In addition to a fire suit, a fireman's outfit also comprises breathing apparatus and a fireproof lifeline. According to SOLAS- how many such sets of fireman's outfit are required to be carried by all ships?"

a At least one.

b At least two.

c As required by the ship's administration.

d At least three.

Fire extinguishers that contain _____ have a red band located above them

a Carbon Dioxide

b Water

c Foam

d Wet Chemicals

"If you were put in charge of a fire team what is the minimum number of men wearing BA sets that you would allow to enter a smoke-filled compartment?"

a 2 men

b 1 man

c 4 men

d 3 men

"In the case of diesel driven fire pumps, for how long period shall the fuel tank capacity allow the pump to be run at full capacity?"

a One hour

b Fifteen hours

c Three hours

d Six hours

"A' class (fire) divisions are those divisions formed by bulkheads and decks. Which of the following requirements does not comply with the rules?"

a Preventing passage of smoke and flame to the end of a one-hour standard test

b Suitably stiffened

c Insulated on both sides with approved non-combustible material

d Constructed of steel or other equivalent material

What type of fire hose nozzles must be available on board?

a Dual purpose (jet/spray) type incorporating shutoff.

b Jet type.

c Dual purpose (jet/spray type).

d Spray type.

What information is found on a ship's fire plan?

a The duties of each crew member in case of fire

b The signal used on the ship to indicate there is a fire.

c The action to take if you heard the fire alarm.

d The locations of various firefighting appliances and equipment.

In fire-fighting, what does the term 'boundary starvation' refer to?

a Cooling the area around a fire to stop it spreading

b Closing doors and hatches at the boundary of a fire

c Mustering fire fighters and materials in the area near the fire

d Removing the fuel from the boundary of a fire to stop it spreading further

What are class 'C' bulkheads?

a "A. Bulkheads constructed of approved non-combustible materials that can withstand the standard fire test for 30 minutes."

b "B. Bulkheads constructed of approved non-combustible materials that can withstand the standard fire test for 45 minutes."

c "C. Bulkheads constructed of approved non-combustible materials that can withstand the standard fire test for 15 minutes."

d "D. Bulkheads constructed of approved non-combustible materials but do not meet any of the requirements relative to smoke and flame nor limitations relative to temperature rise."

"Welding and use of open flames on board tankers (without COW and IGS) in operation are subject to regulations laid down by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate (Norwegian Ship Control Legislation - NSCL). Which of the listed requirements regarding washing and gas freeing before hot work in cargo tanks corresponds to these regulations?"

a All cargo tanks, pump rooms and cofferdams shall be examined by type approved two explosimeters.

b Gas measuring can be carried out by all deck officers.

c One type approved explosimeter shall be used for gas measuring.

d Hatches to not adjacent tanks which have not been cleaned or inerted shall be kept open during work.

"Under ISO standard 3941 (used mostly in Europe), a fire involving a flammable solid fuel would be classed as which of the following?"

a Class A.

b Class B.

c Class C.

d Class D.

"In addition to cargo & machinery spaces which other spaces if any have to be fitted with an approved fixed firefighting system on cargo ships?"

a No additional fixed systems are required.

b Rope store

c Paint store

d Focsle store

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

a It extinguishes by smothering.

b It has only a limited cooling effect.

c You cannot survive in H.E. foam as the oxygen content is reduced.

d You can survive in H.E. foam by breaking the bubbles to release the air.

What type of construction material should be avoided regarding fire protection purposes?

a All uncovered wooden materials

b All composite materials

c All plastic materials

d All combustible materials

"Where can shore side personnel find necessary information on ship's fire control systems in an emergency situation?"

a From the duty officer.

b A copy of the fire control plan is permanently posted in prominently marked locations onboard ships.

c A copy of the fire control plans/folders is stored in a watertight and prominently marked container outside the deckhouse or accommodation.

d Information is to be given by the owners through the nearest rescue center.

Oily rags and metal twist pose a particular fire hazard because:

a They are not a hazard unless ignited.

b They generate their own oxygen when ignited and are therefore difficult to extinguish.

c They are liable to spontaneous combustion.

d They are not a hazard.

All waste receptacles shall be of non-combustible materials, built and equipped with:

a Hinged self-closing cover

b Permanent means for lashing

c No openings in sides and bottom

d Rack for fire buckets

Sanitary-, ballast-, bilge- or general service pumps may be accepted as fire pumps provided:

a They can be started from a position outside the engine room

b They are ready for use as fire pumps at any time

c They are not normally used for pumping oil

d They are fitted with automatic start connected to the fire alarm

"In pump rooms and pipe tunnels 'flameproof' electric light fittings are generally fitted. This means that:"

a Even if a fire occurs, it will not consume the fitting

b The fitting is completely gastight and no gas can enter into contact with the bulb and electric connections

c The electrical supply will disconnect automatically in cases of fire

d Gas may enter, but even if an explosion takes place the fittings is so strong that the explosion will be contained within it and will not be blow out

"Which firefighting system is the most efficient and with the least side effects in the event of a fire in the engine room?"

a The powder extinguishing system.

b The central foam extinguishing system.

c The sprinkler extinguishing system.

d The central CO2 extinguishing system.

"According to SOLAS - for carbon dioxide fire-fighting systems in machinery spaces the fixed piping system shall be such that"

a 70 % of the gas can be discharged into space within 2 minutes.

b 100 % of the gas can be discharged into space within 3 minutes.

c 100 % of the gas can be discharged into space within two minutes.

d 85 % of the gas can be discharged into space within two minutes.

Water extinguishers are color coded

a Red

b Blue

c White

d Black

What is the maximum allowed suction head for the fire pump?

a 4.5 meters.

b 9 meters.

c 1.5 meters.

d 3 meters.

Fuel flowing in a pipe is prone to which of the following ignition sources?

a High pressure action.

b Friction.

c Static electricity.

d Chemical reaction.

"Three methods of fire protection regarding internal divisional bulk heading may be adopted in accommodation and service spaces in cargo ships. Which of the given methods do not correspond to present rules?"

a Fitting of an automatic sprinkler, fire-detection and alarm system for the detection and extinction of fire in all spaces in which fire might be expected to originate"

b Fitting of a fixed fire-detection and alarm system in all spaces where fire might be expected to originate. No accommodation space bounded by an 'A' or 'B' class division to exceed 500 m

c Construction of all internal bulkheads of non-combustible class 'B' or 'C' divisions

d Construction of all internal bulkheads of class 'A' divisions

"Which of the following statements does not apply to fire doors in main vertical zone bulkheads and stairway enclosures in passenger ships?"

a If normally locked they do not have to be self-closing.

b They shall be of the self-closing type.

c They shall be capable of being closed from a control station unless they are normally closed.

d They can have hold back hooks not subject to control station release providing the emergency plan details a person to close them.

"Where will the ship's officers find necessary information regarding the ship's fire protection arrangement, fire-detection equipment and fire extinguishing appliances?"

a In permanently exhibited muster list

b In permanently exhibited fire control plans

c In special instruction and information folder at all fire control stations

d In permanent exhibited alarm instructions

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Mock Test 1

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Test Time 15 Minutes

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"In what language/languages shall the fire control plans/folders (or copies of plans and folders) be?"

"Which of the following types of breathing apparatus are most likely to be found onboard a modern ship?"

"In addition to a fire suit, a fireman's outfit also comprises breathing apparatus and a fireproof lifeline. According to SOLAS- how many such sets of fireman's outfit are required to be carried by all ships?"

Fire extinguishers that contain _____ have a red band located above them

"If you were put in charge of a fire team what is the minimum number of men wearing BA sets that you would allow to enter a smoke-filled compartment?"

"In the case of diesel driven fire pumps, for how long period shall the fuel tank capacity allow the pump to be run at full capacity?"

"A' class (fire) divisions are those divisions formed by bulkheads and decks. Which of the following requirements does not comply with the rules?"

What type of fire hose nozzles must be available on board?

What information is found on a ship's fire plan?

In fire-fighting, what does the term 'boundary starvation' refer to?

What are class 'C' bulkheads?

"Under ISO standard 3941 (used mostly in Europe), a fire involving a flammable solid fuel would be classed as which of the following?"

"In addition to cargo & machinery spaces which other spaces if any have to be fitted with an approved fixed firefighting system on cargo ships?"

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

What type of construction material should be avoided regarding fire protection purposes?

"Where can shore side personnel find necessary information on ship's fire control systems in an emergency situation?"

Oily rags and metal twist pose a particular fire hazard because:

All waste receptacles shall be of non-combustible materials, built and equipped with:

Sanitary-, ballast-, bilge- or general service pumps may be accepted as fire pumps provided:

"In pump rooms and pipe tunnels 'flameproof' electric light fittings are generally fitted. This means that:"

"Which firefighting system is the most efficient and with the least side effects in the event of a fire in the engine room?"

"According to SOLAS - for carbon dioxide fire-fighting systems in machinery spaces the fixed piping system shall be such that"

Water extinguishers are color coded

What is the maximum allowed suction head for the fire pump?

Fuel flowing in a pipe is prone to which of the following ignition sources?

"Three methods of fire protection regarding internal divisional bulk heading may be adopted in accommodation and service spaces in cargo ships. Which of the given methods do not correspond to present rules?"

"Which of the following statements does not apply to fire doors in main vertical zone bulkheads and stairway enclosures in passenger ships?"

"Where will the ship's officers find necessary information regarding the ship's fire protection arrangement, fire-detection equipment and fire extinguishing appliances?"

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