STCW Exam Questions &
Answers(RATED A+)
[Fire Fighting]
Fuel can be in three physical states: solid, liquid, and... - ANSWERGaseous
[Fire Fighting]
Heat through space is called... - ANSWERConvection
[Fire Fighting]
The three elements of the fire triangle are... - ANSWERHeat, oxygen, and fuel
[Fire Fighting]
A class B fire is... - ANSWERFlammable liquid
[Fire Fighting]
The primary extinguishing agent to be used on a class A fire is... - ANSWERWater
[Fire Fighting]
Who is responsible for maintaining good housekeeping practices? - ANSWERAll
crew
[Fire Fighting]
Crew members need constant vigilance to prevent the loss of life and damage from
fire. _____ is a fire hazard. - ANSWERFuel transfer
[Fire Fighting]
An example of good engine room housekeeping is... - ANSWERStoring combustible
materials in approved containers
[Fire Fighting]
An escape route is... - ANSWERThe most direct and safest route to exit a space in
an emergency
[Fire Fighting]
An example of good housekeeping in the galley is... - ANSWERKeeping ventilation
ducts clean
, [Fire Fighting]
Which position is overall in charge of firefighting operations on a vessel? -
ANSWERCaptain
[Fire Fighting]
What is the role of the back-up hose person at the scene of a fire? -
ANSWERControls the hose for the nozzle person
[Fire Fighting]
The hose team leader reports the progress of the fire team to the... - ANSWEROn-
scene commander
[Fire Fighting]
The on-scene commander directs... - ANSWERFire support teams
[Fire Fighting]
The vessels master sets priorities during firefighting operations. What is not a priority
that the master sets? - ANSWERMaintaining crew stations
[Fire Fighting]
A method for notifying the bridge in the event of a fire is by... - ANSWERUsing a ship
telephone
[Fire Fighting]
When a crew member discovers a fire they must... - ANSWERRaise the alarm
[Fire Fighting]
Which system s both for detection and protection? - ANSWERSprinkler system
[Fire Fighting]
What type of detection system is normally found in the incinerator room? -
ANSWERFlame detection
[Fire Fighting]
When reporting a fire you should state who you are, where the fire is located, and... -
ANSWERWhat actions you are going to take
[Fire Fighting]
The firefighter's outfit protects the wearer from... - ANSWERHeat
Answers(RATED A+)
[Fire Fighting]
Fuel can be in three physical states: solid, liquid, and... - ANSWERGaseous
[Fire Fighting]
Heat through space is called... - ANSWERConvection
[Fire Fighting]
The three elements of the fire triangle are... - ANSWERHeat, oxygen, and fuel
[Fire Fighting]
A class B fire is... - ANSWERFlammable liquid
[Fire Fighting]
The primary extinguishing agent to be used on a class A fire is... - ANSWERWater
[Fire Fighting]
Who is responsible for maintaining good housekeeping practices? - ANSWERAll
crew
[Fire Fighting]
Crew members need constant vigilance to prevent the loss of life and damage from
fire. _____ is a fire hazard. - ANSWERFuel transfer
[Fire Fighting]
An example of good engine room housekeeping is... - ANSWERStoring combustible
materials in approved containers
[Fire Fighting]
An escape route is... - ANSWERThe most direct and safest route to exit a space in
an emergency
[Fire Fighting]
An example of good housekeeping in the galley is... - ANSWERKeeping ventilation
ducts clean
, [Fire Fighting]
Which position is overall in charge of firefighting operations on a vessel? -
ANSWERCaptain
[Fire Fighting]
What is the role of the back-up hose person at the scene of a fire? -
ANSWERControls the hose for the nozzle person
[Fire Fighting]
The hose team leader reports the progress of the fire team to the... - ANSWEROn-
scene commander
[Fire Fighting]
The on-scene commander directs... - ANSWERFire support teams
[Fire Fighting]
The vessels master sets priorities during firefighting operations. What is not a priority
that the master sets? - ANSWERMaintaining crew stations
[Fire Fighting]
A method for notifying the bridge in the event of a fire is by... - ANSWERUsing a ship
telephone
[Fire Fighting]
When a crew member discovers a fire they must... - ANSWERRaise the alarm
[Fire Fighting]
Which system s both for detection and protection? - ANSWERSprinkler system
[Fire Fighting]
What type of detection system is normally found in the incinerator room? -
ANSWERFlame detection
[Fire Fighting]
When reporting a fire you should state who you are, where the fire is located, and... -
ANSWERWhat actions you are going to take
[Fire Fighting]
The firefighter's outfit protects the wearer from... - ANSWERHeat
