Welcome to the website where you can pass online the Seafarer Evaluation Training System (SETS) test on «Basic Fire Fighting». Practice like this will help you as a marine specialist improve your knowledge with the help of online studying and appraisal practice. SETS based on practical information and marine specialists experience.
SETS tests developed for evaluating seaman basic knowledge by company “Naval Education Services” is an evaluating online-tool, used for revealing any professional preparation needed in specific fields of knowledge, defined by STCW Section A-V/1-2.
SETS tests have proven themselves as good tools for the selection and recruitment process, as well as advancing the level of knowledge of the current officers and crew.
Current test contains SETS questions in area «Basic Fire Fighting». Those questions can be used for competence verification specialist capable of preventing accidental situations related with transporting safety, or also for self-examination.
«Basic Fire Fighting» subject includes theoretical and practical information about advanced training for work on any type of vessel. This test evaluates knowledge and skills required to handle fire emergencies on any type of vessel. The exam includes multiple-choice questions on fire chemistry, fire prevention and different classes of fires. Test-takers must demonstrate their understanding of firefighting equipment, such as portable extinguishers, fixed systems and personal protective gear. A practical assessment simulates real-life scenarios, requiring candidates to extinguish fires using appropriate techniques. The test covers emergency procedures, including evacuation, communication, and coordination with the crew during a fire incident. Knowledge of SOLAS and STCW regulations related to fire safety on ships is also assessed. Participants must identify fire hazards and apply correct safety measures to prevent onboard fires. Successful completion of the test ensures compliance with maritime safety standards and qualifies seafarers for advanced firefighting duties.
On this site SETS on the subject «Basic Fire Fighting» contains 52 questions you need to answer with no possibility to go back to previous question. Therefore, we recommend carefully reading each question and making decision with no hurry. In case you have some difficulty answering, you have also possibility to request a hint.
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What would you do if someone’s clothes catch fire?
Telephone the bridge.
Shout for help while getting the first aid kit.
Go and find a fire hose.
Smother the flames with a blanket or jacket.
Another term or word for combustion is ….
Burning.
Ignition.
Explosion.
The switch isolating all the power to electrical equipment is called a ….
Circuit breaker.
Power relay.
Emergency switch.
How should deck fire hoses be stowed?
Caned out in accessible boxes with nozzles connected.
Rolled up and stored in lockers.
Hung on hooks in the storage room.
When you are fighting a fire in an enclosed space, you should keep low, primarily in order to ….
Avoid heat from the flames.
For low smoke, better visibility.
Conserve oxygen.
A fuse that blows should be replaced with a fuse of …..
The same (Amp + Volt).
A higher rating.
A lower rating.
During extremely cold weather conditions, what must be done to fire mains on deck to keep them from freezing?
Insulate the pipes.
Keep them filled with water.
Drain them and post notices to inform everyone.
You find a fire in the crew’s accommodation. The first thing you should do is ….
Push fire alarm button and inform the bridge.
Attempt to extinguish the fire immediately.
Evacuate the crew.
When using a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher, the discharge should be directed …
Away from the flame.
At the base of the fire.
Into the flame.
What does this sign mean?
Flammable.
Explosive.
Radioactive.
Dangerous gas.
What alarm signal is sounded by the ship’s alarm bells in the event of fire onboard?
Continuous ringing of the bell.
A series of 5 long rings.
A series of 5 short rings.
One long ring followed by seven short rings.
What action should be taken first when discovering a fire on board?
Look for the nearest fire extinguisher.
Go to your emergency muster station.
Activate a fire alarm.
Go to your cabin and gather your belongings.
How do you direct a fire nozzle under full water pressure?
Direct the nozzle slightly upwards.
Direct the nozzle horizontally.
Direct the nozzle vertically.
Direct the nozzle slightly downwards.
What is a «flammable mixture»?
A mixture of vapour and oil in an inerted tank.
A mixture that has large amounts of vapour but not enough oxygen molecules.
A mixture that has vapour and oxygen from the air in sufficient quantities to ignite.
Any mixture that can ignite on its own.
If oxygen is removed from the fire triangle, what is this called?
Smothering.
Cooling.
Blowing.
Starving.
What setting are these firefighters using on their nozzle?
Jet.
Fountain.
Spray.
Stream.
Which of these extinguishing agents is it best to use on a fire involving a burning cabin that had been electrically isolated?
Water.
Carbon dioxide (CO2).
Foam.
Dry Powder-Dry Chemical.
Which of these portable fire extinguishers are found on the Bridge, in the Radio Room and in the Engine Control Room, because they are extremely effective with fires involving live electrical and electronic equipment?
Foam.
Dry Chemical-Dry Powder.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2).
AFFF.
On fires involving burning liquids, which of these extinguishers is considered most effective?
Foam.
Dry Powder.
Water.
CO2.
If fuel is removed from the fire triangle, what is this called?
Suffocating.
Smothering.
Cooling.
Starving.
If heat is removed from the fire triangle, what is this called?
Smothering.
Starving.
Wetting.
Cooling.
Which side of the fire triangle most commonly causes a fire?
The introduction of oxygen.
The introduction of heat.
The introduction of fuel.
The introduction of air.
For fire to occur, which of the following sets of elements must be combined?
Air, fuel and oxygen.
Conduction, convection & radiation.
Air, earth, and water.
Heat, fuel and oxygen.
Which of these fire extinguishing media is most effective against an open oil fire?
Foam.
Powder.
Water.
Gas.
What item of fire extinguishing equipment, usually found in the galley, is particularly effective on fires involving hot cooking oil?
A fire hose.
A bucket of water.
A water filled extinguisher.
A fire blanket.
When would you adjust a fire hose nozzle to provide a solid stream of water?
All except fuel and electrical equipment.
Only for electrical equipment.
Only for fuel fires.
For all types of fires.
If you discover a fire, what is the most important action to take?
Tackle the fire with the nearest fire extinguisher.
Close doors and windows to remove the air supply.
Find the seat of the fire.
Report it by raising the alarm.
What should you do if a pan of fat or cooking oil catches fire in the galley?
Spray it with a CO2 extinguisher.
Tip a bucket of water over it.
Pour it down the nearest drain.
Cover it with a fire blanket.
What type of extinguisher is most suitable for dealing with fires involving carbonaceous materials?
Foam extinguisher.
Water extinguisher.
CO2 extinguisher.
Dry powder extinguisher.
For fire to occur, the three elements found in the «Fire Triangle» must be present. These are heat, air and ….
flame.
electricity.
spark.
fuel.
Why should a CO2 extinguisher be used with caution in confined areas?
It will displace the air and reduce the amount of oxygen available.
It may explode when exposed to heat.
It will not operate effectively in confined areas.
It will increase the oxygen present in the confined area to a dangerous level.
If a water leak develops above an electric motor, what action would you take?
Switch off an electric motor.
Ignore the leak.
Cover the motor with a plastic sheet.
Call for maintenance.
What should you use to reduce the amount of heat being given off by a fire?
Using a fire blanket.
Spraying water directly on the fire.
Cooling outside bulkhead.
Adding more fuel.
A universal pipe fitting used to connect the vessel to a shoreside water main in any country is called ….
International connection.
Universal joint.
Shore connection.
Water coupling.
When fighting a fire, you should (if possible) approach the fire from ….
lee side.
windward side.
downwind side.
upwind side.
Carbon dioxide used as a fire fighting agent ….
Adding more fuel.
Creating a barrier.
Removing the oxygen.
Increasing the temperature.
What percentage of the air we breathe is actually oxygen?
21 %.
30 %.
15 %.
25 %.
What kind of portable light should be used in an empty hold which has carried grain or coal?
Standard incandescent light.
Halogen work light.
Safety flame-proof luminaire.
LED flashlight.
The most common cause of spontaneous combustion fires is ….
Heat.
Oxygen.
Fuel.
Spark.
What should you do if a pan of fat or cooking oil catches fire in the galley?
Tip a bucket of water over it.
Spray it with a CO2 extinguisher.
Pour it down the nearest drain.
Cover it with a fire blanket.
What sort of flashlights (or torches) can be used on a tanker?
Waterproof flashlights.
Water-cooled flashlights.
Intrinsically safe flashlights.
Regular tightly sealed flashlights.
Why is it a bad idea to use a solid stream of water on an oil fire?
Will be splash oil.
It will extinguish the fire quickly.
It will cool the oil.
It will create steam.
Foam extinguishes a fire by ….
Fuel, oil.
Reducing the temperature.
Displacing oxygen.
Creating a barrier.
Which of these is not likely to cause a spark?
Steel striking against copper.
Dropping a steel wrench down a cargo tank.
Dropping a rubber mallet down a cargo hatch.
Steel striking another piece of steel.
For what purpose would you use a fine water spray when fighting a fire?
To prevent the himself and prevent splash liquids.
To cool the surrounding area.
To extinguish the fire quickly.
To create a barrier against flames.
When you use a foam extinguisher on a fire, how is the fire extinguished?
Stopped oxygen.
Reduced temperature.
Removed fuel.
Created a barrier.
Which of the following faults would you consider less serious on a fire hydrant?
No hydrant cap fitted.
Not greased.
Valve handle missing.
Leaking.
Dry chemical fire extinguishers put out a fire by ….
Cooling.
Displacing oxygen.
Removing fuel.
Creating a barrier.
What do we call the temperature at which a material produces enough flammable vapour for it to flash if exposed to an ignition source?
The ignition temperature.
The melting point.
The flashpoint.
The auto-ignition temperature.
What is the danger of static electricity?
It can cause a spark even when no electrical power is connected.
It can overload electrical circuits.
It can cause equipment to malfunction.
It can drain batteries quickly.
What is the basic principle of fire prevention?
Keep all spaces throughout the vessel well ventilated.
Inspect the vessel at the end of each watch.
Remove one of the three components of the «fire triangle».
Never to smoke in bed.
What is the first thing you should do if you find an electrical fire?
