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Shipboard Fire Protection and Safety Systems

Description: This quiz covers the fundamentals of shipboard fire protection and safety systems, including fire detection and alarm systems, fire extinguishing systems, and emergency escape systems.
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Which of the following is NOT a type of fire detection system?

  1. Smoke detectors

  2. Heat detectors

  3. Flame detectors

  4. Gas detectors

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gas detectors are used to detect the presence of hazardous gases, not fire.

What is the purpose of a fire alarm system?

  1. To detect and alert people to a fire

  2. To extinguish a fire

  3. To prevent a fire from spreading

  4. To evacuate people from a building

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary purpose of a fire alarm system is to detect and alert people to a fire so that they can take appropriate action to extinguish the fire or evacuate the area.

Which of the following is NOT a type of fire extinguishing system?

  1. Water sprinkler systems

  2. Foam extinguishing systems

  3. Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems

  4. Halon extinguishing systems

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Halon extinguishing systems are no longer used due to their environmental impact.

What is the purpose of an emergency escape system?

  1. To provide a safe means of escape from a fire

  2. To extinguish a fire

  3. To prevent a fire from spreading

  4. To detect a fire

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary purpose of an emergency escape system is to provide a safe means of escape from a fire for people who are unable to use the normal means of egress.

Which of the following is NOT a type of emergency escape system?

  1. Fire escape stairs

  2. Fire escape ladders

  3. Fire escape chutes

  4. Fire escape windows

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fire escape windows are not considered to be a type of emergency escape system because they do not provide a safe means of escape from a fire.

What is the minimum number of fire extinguishers required on a ship?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The minimum number of fire extinguishers required on a ship is 2.

What is the most common type of fire extinguisher used on ships?

  1. Water extinguisher

  2. Foam extinguisher

  3. Carbon dioxide extinguisher

  4. Dry chemical extinguisher

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dry chemical extinguishers are the most common type of fire extinguisher used on ships because they are effective against all types of fires.

What is the proper way to use a fire extinguisher?

  1. Pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, squeeze the handle, and sweep from side to side

  2. Pull the pin, aim at the top of the fire, squeeze the handle, and sweep from side to side

  3. Pull the pin, aim at the middle of the fire, squeeze the handle, and sweep from side to side

  4. Pull the pin, aim at the bottom of the fire, squeeze the handle, and sweep from side to side

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The proper way to use a fire extinguisher is to pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, squeeze the handle, and sweep from side to side.

What is the most important thing to remember when evacuating a ship during a fire?

  1. Stay calm and follow the instructions of the crew

  2. Grab your belongings and run to the nearest exit

  3. Hide in a safe place until the fire is out

  4. Jump overboard into the water

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The most important thing to remember when evacuating a ship during a fire is to stay calm and follow the instructions of the crew.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a ship's fire safety plan?

  1. A list of all fire hazards on the ship

  2. A description of the fire detection and alarm systems

  3. A description of the fire extinguishing systems

  4. A description of the emergency escape systems

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A list of all fire hazards on the ship is not a requirement for a ship's fire safety plan.

What is the purpose of a ship's fire safety drill?

  1. To train the crew on how to fight a fire

  2. To train the crew on how to evacuate the ship during a fire

  3. To test the ship's fire detection and alarm systems

  4. To test the ship's fire extinguishing systems

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The purpose of a ship's fire safety drill is to train the crew on how to evacuate the ship during a fire.

How often should a ship's fire safety drill be conducted?

  1. Once a month

  2. Once a quarter

  3. Once a year

  4. Twice a year

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A ship's fire safety drill should be conducted twice a year.

What is the maximum distance between fire hydrants on a ship?

  1. 100 feet

  2. 150 feet

  3. 200 feet

  4. 250 feet

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The maximum distance between fire hydrants on a ship is 150 feet.

What is the minimum water pressure required for a fire hydrant on a ship?

  1. 50 psi

  2. 75 psi

  3. 100 psi

  4. 125 psi

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The minimum water pressure required for a fire hydrant on a ship is 75 psi.

What is the maximum length of a fire hose on a ship?

  1. 50 feet

  2. 75 feet

  3. 100 feet

  4. 125 feet

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The maximum length of a fire hose on a ship is 100 feet.

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