UNIVERSITY OF CEBU‐METC

STO COMPETENCY 12 ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRES FOR VALIDATION ‐ ENGINE

1 The supply of carbon dioxide used in a fixed extinguishing system aboard a cargo vessel MUST be at
least sufficient for __________.
A the space requiring the largest amount
B the engine room and largest cargo space
C all cargo spaces
D all the spaces of a vessel

2 By definition, spontaneous combustible is a result of_________.

A chemical reactions within a substance
B an outside heat source heating a substance until it ignites
C conduction of heat through a wall of material to the substance
D All of the above.

3 The piece of equipment shown in the illustration is used in conjunction with a fire hose to produce
which of the listed fire extinguishing agents?
A Mechanical foam
B Chemical foam
C Low velocity fog
D High velocity fog

4 Which of the following fire extinguishing agents is best suited for use on a large class "B" fire
occurring on the open deck of a vessel?
A Aqueous film forming foam
B CO2
C Dry chemical
D Steam smothering system

5 Which of the following fire extinguishing agents is best suited for use on a large class B fire
occurring on the open deck of a vessel?
A Aqueous film forming foam
B CO2
C Dry chemical
D Steam smothering system

6 An extinguishing agent which effectively cools, dilutes combustible vapors and provides a heat and
smoke screen is ___________.
A dry chemical
B Halon 1301
C water fog
D carbon dioxide

7 Through which of the listed process is sufficient heat produced to cause spontaneous ignition?
A Heat of oxidation
B Heat of expansion
C Latent heat of sublimation
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 8 Firefighting foam is only effective when the foam ___________.
A completely covers the top of the burning liquid
B penetrates to the bottom of the fire
C is kept saturated with low velocity water fog
D mixes with the burning fuel oil

9 The advantage of using a dry chemical fire extinguishing agent is _________.

A its good stability and nontoxicity
B permanent extinguishment reguardless of the reignition sources
C its excellent cooling ability
D all of the above

10 Dry chemical extinguishing agents extinguish a fire by _________.

A breaking up the molecular chain reaction
B removing the fuel by absorbing the heated vapors
C cooling the fuel below ignition temperature
D smothering and removing the oxygen from the fuel

11 The total available supply of CO2 for use in a fixed extinguishing system of a cargo vessel shall be at
least sufficient for_________________.
A Space requiring largest amount
B All cargo‐space
C All the space of the vessel
D Engine room and largest cargo space

12 On an inspection of your tankship you notice that there are no portable fire extinguishers in the
pumproom. To comply with regulations, you __________.
A should arrange to have a B‐II extinguisher placed in the lower pumproom
B need not be concerned since no portable extinguishers are required in the pumproom
C should arrange to have a B‐II extinguisher placed in the vicinity of the exit
D may substitute sand for the required extinguishers

13 Chemical foam is most suitable for use on a fire involving _____________.

A oil
B burning insulation
C hot bulkheads
D electrical machinery

14 One of the limitations of foam as a fire extinguishing agent is that foam ________.
A conducts electricity
B cannot be made with salt water
C is heavier than oil and sinks below it surface
D is corrosive and a hazard to fire fighters

15 The use of which type of fire extinguishing agent involves covering the burning surface by
deflecting the agent from a bulkhead to avoid undue agitation?
A Foam
B Dry chemical
C Carbon dioxide
D Halon 1301 Page 2 of 7
16 If flammable liquids are being pumped with a centrifugal pump, you should_______.
A stop the pump immediately if it becomes vapor bound
B throttle the discharge valve to assure positive pumping
C throttle the discharge valve to control capacity
D gag relief valves to prevent recirculating and heating of the liquid

17 Dry chemical extinguishing agents are effective when used ___________.

A with any other dry chemical extinguishing agents
B with any foam extinguishing agents
C strictly in a cooling capacity
D on materials that contain their own oxygen

18 How does foam extinguish an oil fire?

A By excluding the oxygen from the fire
B By cooling the oil below the ignition temperature
C By removing the fuel source from the fire
D By increasing the weight of the oil

19 Except in rare cases, it is impossible to extinguish a shipboard fire by __________.

A removing the fuel
B . interrupting the chain reaction
C removing the oxygen
D removing the heat

20 In the event of a fire, the doors to a stair tower must be closed to prevent the spread of fire
by_______.
A convection
B conduction
C radiation
D ventilation

21 Extinguishing oil fire is very effective when__________.

A cutting off oxygen source
B cooling below its ignition temperature
C removing fuel
D spraying with water

22 Fire alarm system thermostats are actuated by_________.

A the difference in thermal expansion of two dissimilar metals
B smoke sensors
C pressure loss due to air being heated
D an electric eye which actuates when smoke interferes with the beam

23 Valves on steam‐smothering lines to cargo tanks shall be set with __________.

A the master control valve shut and valves to individual cargo tanks open
B the master control valve shut and valves to individual cargo tanks shut
C the master control valve open and valves to individual cargo tanks shut
D all valves open

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24 Which extinguishing agent is most likely to allow reflash as a result of not cooling the fuel below its
ignition temperature?
A CO2
B Water stream
C Water spray
D Foam

25 Combustible gas indicator is operated by drawing an air sample into the instrument_______.
A over an electrically heated platinum filament
B where it is mixed with nitrogen
C where it is ignited by a sparking device
D where its specific gravity is measured

26 Which of the following statements concerning chemical foam is TRUE?

A It is formed as a result of the reaction between dry powder and water.
B It is recommended for use on fires in main propulsion electric motors.
C Foam bubbles are formed as a result of mechanical mixing with air.
D It is useful in fighting chemicals fires only.

27 A fire extinguishing product produced by first mixing a foam concentrate with water to produce a
foam solution, then mixing the foam solution with air is termed ____________.
A mechanical foam
B light water
C Halon 1301
D chemical foam

28 When an electrical fire has been extinguished with a dry chemical agent, there is always a
possibility of the __________.
A electrical contacts or relays being rendered inoperative
B machinery suffering thermal shock damage
C fire being rekindled by spontaneous combustion
D chemical crystals suffocating the fire fighter

29 Each drilling unit equipped with helicopter fuel storage tanks must have the tanks installed as far as
practicable from the ________.
A landing area and sources of vapor ignition
B main deck
C engine room
D drill floor

30 In which of the circumstances listed would a carbon dioxide fire extinguishing agent be most
effective?
A Within a closed space
B On a magnesium fire
C At a range of 15 feet
D As a cooling agent

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31 What danger to personnel exists when a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher is discharged in a small
enclosed space?
A Suffocation
B Second degree burns
C Electric shock
D Burst eardrums

32 Mechanically foam used for firefighting is produced by mechanically mixing and agitating
___________.
A foam chemical with air and water
B soda acid and water
C dry chemical and water
D bicarbonate soda with air and water

33 A fire is considered 'under control' when_________________ .

A the fire is contained and no longer spreading
B all hands are at their fire stations
C all firefighting equipment is at the scene
D the fixed systems are activated

34 A fire is considered 'under control' when_________.

A the fire is contained and no longer spreading
B all hands are at their fire stations
C all firefighting equipment is at the scene
D the fixed systems are activated

35 A definite advantage of using water as a fire extinguishing agent is its characteristic of __________.
A rapid expansion as water absorbs heat and changes to steam
B alternate expansion and contraction as water in a liquid state becomes a vapor
C absorption of smoke and gases as water is converted from a liquid to a vapor
D rapid contraction as water is converted from a liquid to a vapor

36 You are underway when a fire breaks out in the forward part of your vessel. If possible you should
__________.
A put the vessel's stern into the wind
B call for assistance
C abandon ship to windward
D keep going at half speed

37 A burning mattress is considered as which of the following classes of fire?

A Class "A"
B Class "B"
C Class "C"
D Class "D"

38 A galley grease fire would be classified as .

A Class B
B Class A
C Class C
D Class D Page 5 of 7
39 Which of the following classes of fire would probably occur in the engine room bilges?
A Class B
B Class A
C Class C
D Class D

40 A fire in a pile of dunnage would be classified as a_______.

A class A
B class B
C class C
D class D

41 Foam extinguishes fire by_____.

A smothering
B cooling
C chemical action
D inerting the air

42 A class "D" fire would involve the burning of__________.

A magnesium
B diesel oil
C dunnage
D electrical insulation

43 Fuel vents are fitted with corrosion resistant screen to prevent________.

A flames entering the tank vent
B escape of flammable vapors
C corrosion in the tank vent
D damage to the ball check

44 Which fire extinguishing agent has the greatest capacity for absorbing heat?
A Water
B Foam
C Carbon dioxide
D Dry chemical

45 When is the best time to vent the combustible products from the engine room after CO2 fire
extinguishing system has released?
A After the metal surfaces have cooled down.
B Immediately after the fire is extinguished.
C One half‐hour after the fire is extinguished.
D After any personnel in fireman outfits reenter the engine room.

46 Annual servicing of a hand portable CO2 fire extinguisher includes_____________ .

A weighing the cylinder and recharging if weight loss exceeds 10% of the weight of the charge
B inspecting the pressure gauge to ensure the needle is within operating range
C hydrostatic testing of the cylinder
D discharging, cleaning inside, and recharging

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47 Except in rare cases, it is impossible to extinguish a shipboard fire by________.
A removing the fuel
B interrupting the chain reaction
C removing the oxygen
D removing the heat

48 How often shall crew members participate in fire drills?

A once every month
B once every 6 months
C once every year
D once every week

49 You are fighting a class "B" fire with a portable dry chemical extinguisher. The discharge should be
directed __________.
A at the seat of the fire, starting at the near edge
B to bank off a bulkhead onto the fire
C over the top of the fire
D at the main body of the fire

50 When using mechanical foam to fight a bilge fire, the stream of foam is most effective when
directed ___________.
A at a vertical surface
B at the overhead
C onto the deck
D directly into the bilge water

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