SET - 3 | FPFF Exit Exam Mock - Questions and Answers - 2026

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SET - 3 | FPFF Exit Exam Mock - Questions and Answers - 2026

Master the personal protective equipment (PPE) required for battling fires at sea with our FPFF Exit Exam Mock Test (Set-3). This set is aligned with the 2026 DG Shipping guidelines, focusing on the technical and safety aspects of the Fireman's Outfit and respiratory protection.

What’s covered in Set-3:

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA): Parts of an SCBA, pre-use safety checks, and whistle alarm thresholds.
Fireman's Outfit: Understanding the requirements for heat-resistant clothing, rigid helmets, and electrical safety lamps.
Search and Rescue Procedures: Techniques for entering smoke-filled compartments and maintaining contact with your partner.
Breathing Apparatus (BA) Control: The role of the BA entry control officer and tracking air supply levels during fire-fighting operations.

Practicing these detailed mock questions ensures you have a firm grasp of the equipment that protects your life while you protect the ship. At FPAPK, we provide these specialized resources to ensure every seafarer clears their maritime certifications with confidence.

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

MCQ Practice Questions (30)

Hazards in galley

a Cooking oil, hot fat

b Hot surfaces, oven, frying pan

c Defective electrical connections

d All of the above

A class D fire would involve the burning

a Diesel oil

b Magnesium

c Dunnage

d Electrical insulation

Which side of the fire triangle most commonly causes a fire ?

a Foam

b Paper

c Wood

d Steel

The most effective way of applying carbon dioxide from a portable extinguisher to a fire ?

a Forming a cloud cover the flames.

b Discharging the carbon dioxide into the heat of the flames

c Directing the gas at the base of the flame in a slow sweeping motion

d Bouncing the discharge off an adjacent bulkhead just above the burning service

"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

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 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

"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.

fire can be prevented by

a Inspecting electrical appliances for damages

b Not using extension cords

c Smoking only in designated areas

d All of the above

Signaling communication through life line-repeated pull

a I m alright

b Give more slack

c Pick up slack

d Pull me out/come out

Whilst in engine room you hear the CO2 release alarm, what action if any should you take

a Take no action as it is probably someone testing the system as the fire alarm has not been sounded and the engine room is not on fire

b Proceed to the engine room and call the Bridge for further instructions

c As CO2 can not kill you , secure present work and proceed out of engine room.

d Leave the engine room as quickly as possible closing all doors behind you.

Water extinguishers are color coded

a Red

b Blue

c White

d Black

What does AFFF stands in relation to fire fighting?

a Active Fire fighting Foam

b Anti Fire fighting Foam

c Aqueous Film forming Foam

d Aqueous Fire fighting Foam

Emergency escape routes should be kept

a Open and clear

b Locked at sea

c Locked in port

d Open when needed

What is the job for the ship management team when the fire breaks out?

a The ship management team must fight the fire and then call the fire squads

b The ship management team must call shore office for assistance.

c The ship management team must evacuate the ship

d The ship management team must call the nearest fire brigade and police station

Class C fires involve

a Fire involving Gas/Electrical

b Fire involving liquids

c Fire involving solid material

d Fire involving metal

"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 disadvantage of using CO2 for fire fighting is that

a They are not effective on Class ‘C’ fires

b They are not effective on Class ‘B’ fires

c The cylinders are pressure regulated vessels

d The CO2 does not cool the fire .

Class D fires involve

a Fire involving metal

b Fire involving liquids

c Fire involving Gas/Electrical

d Fire involving solid material

"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.

"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

Fire hoses are made of strong canvas

a True

b False

A frying pan on the galley stove catches fire, which of the following should not be used on this type of fire.

a Use water extinguisher to put out the fire

b Cover pan with the blanket and switch of heat source

c Raise the alarm and close the gallery door

d Cover the pan and switch of the heat source

"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

Multipurpose dry chemical extinguishers are effective on all classes except D and K fires

a True

b False

Ideally the adjustable jet/spray nozzle on a hose should be used as

a A spray of arc 60 degrees

b A jet

c A spray of arc 30 degrees

d A spray of arc 90 degrees

Fire extinguishing medium in cargo tank of a tanker is

a CO2

b Foam

c Sea water

d Dry powder

Passenger ships of 4000 GRT and above shall have at least _____ Pumps

a 2

b 3

c 4

d 1

Which of the following fire extinguishers is used to put out Class ‘A’ fires?

a CO2

b Water

c Multi – purpose dry chemical

d Both b and c.

Removal of fuel from the fire triangle is called

a Cooling

b Starvation

c Smothering

d chain reaction

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Mock Test Info

Course Name BASIC FPFF COURSE

Mock Test 3

Questions 30

Students 1,347

Test Time 15 Minutes

BASIC FPFF COURSE

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