STCW Advanced Fire Fighting Practice Questions - STCW Advanced Fire Fighting (Regulation VI 3, Table A-VI 3) Exam - STCW Advanced Fire Fighting Practice Questions - STCW Advanced Fire Fighting (Regulation VI 3, Table A-VI 3) Exam

Question 1

Under STCW Table A-VI/3, the seafarer being assessed must demonstrate competence to do what during a shipboard fire?

Operate a single portable extinguisher correctly Take command, organize and train fire parties, and control fire-fighting operations Don a fireman's outfit within the prescribed time only Identify the three sides of the fire triangle

Correct Answer:

Take command, organize and train fire parties, and control fire-fighting operations

Question 2

An engine-room fire is being fought with large quantities of seawater from fire hoses and a deluge system. As the officer controlling operations, what stability hazard must you monitor and limit?

Loss of longitudinal strength from hull heating Free-surface effect from accumulated firefighting water reducing the ship's stability Increased metacentric height making the ship too stiff Excessive trim by the bow caused by foam expansion

Correct Answer:

Free-surface effect from accumulated firefighting water reducing the ship's stability

Question 3

When organising the response to a major fire, which sequence best reflects sound fire-fighting tactics emphasised in IMO Model Course 2.03?

Attack the fire, then locate it, then isolate it, then ventilate Ventilate first to clear smoke, then locate and extinguish Evacuate the whole ship, then re-board to extinguish Locate, isolate (boundary cooling/containment), extinguish, then overhaul and ventilate

Correct Answer:

Locate, isolate (boundary cooling/containment), extinguish, then overhaul and ventilate

Question 4

Why is clear, disciplined communication between the fire party, the bridge, and the engine control room critical when controlling a fire at sea?

It coordinates boundary cooling, ventilation, system isolation and casualty reports so actions do not conflict It is only required when the ship is in port Radios must be silent during firefighting to avoid sparking It is needed only to log times for the ship's official log

Correct Answer:

It coordinates boundary cooling, ventilation, system isolation and casualty reports so actions do not conflict

Question 5

A fire is reported in a cargo hold. As controlling officer, what is the immediate priority before deciding the extinguishing method?

Open the hatch covers to inspect the seat of the fire Flood the hold with seawater regardless of cargo Identify the cargo and any dangerous goods stowed, then maintain boundary integrity Release the fixed CO2 system without head-counting the hold

Correct Answer:

Identify the cargo and any dangerous goods stowed, then maintain boundary integrity

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