Refresher AFF Exit exam Questions and Answers PDF

Here are 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) related to “Advance Fire Fighting” with four options for each question. The correct answer for each question is indicated with an asterisk (*).

Question 1:
What is the primary purpose of boundary cooling in advanced firefighting?

A) To prevent fire spread to adjacent compartments
B) To increase the temperature inside the compartment
C) To create a controlled burn
D) To reduce water usage

Answer:
A) To prevent fire spread to adjacent compartments*

Question 2:
In advanced firefighting, what is the purpose of a thermal imaging camera?

A) Measure water pressure
B) Detect hidden fires or hotspots
C) Monitor smoke levels
D) Evaluate structural damage

Answer:
B) Detect hidden fires or hotspots*

Question 3:
Which firefighting nozzle is designed to produce a fog pattern?

A) Smooth bore nozzle
B) Aerated foam nozzle
C) Fog nozzle
D) Automatic nozzle

Answer:
C) Fog nozzle*

Question 4:
What is the purpose of using foam in firefighting?

A) Increase the temperature of the fire
B) Enhance visibility within the compartment
C) Suppress flammable vapors and create a barrier
D) Provide electrical insulation

Answer:
C) Suppress flammable vapors and create a barrier*

Question 5:
In advanced firefighting, what does the term “re-flash” refer to?

A) Restarting a fire after suppression
B) Flashover phenomenon
C) Flashback of flames
D) Radiant heat transfer

Answer:
A) Restarting a fire after suppression*

Question 6:
What is the primary function of a fire axe in advanced firefighting?

A) Cutting ventilation holes in the structure
B) Breaking glass windows
C) Forcible entry and rescue operations
D) Spraying water on the fire

Answer:
C) Forcible entry and rescue operations*

Question 7:
In firefighting, what does the term “flashover” indicate?

A) Rapid fire spread on vertical surfaces
B) Sudden ignition of flammable gases
C) Simultaneous ignition of all combustible materials in a space
D) Fire extinguishment

Answer:
C) Simultaneous ignition of all combustible materials in a space*

Question 8:
Which firefighting equipment is used to create an inert atmosphere in enclosed spaces?

A) Thermal imaging camera
B) Positive pressure ventilation fan
C) Portable foam generator
D) Inert gas system

Answer:
D) Inert gas system*

Question 9:
What is the primary role of a fire blanket in firefighting?

A) Smothering small fires on individuals
B) Providing insulation for firefighters
C) Generating foam for fire suppression
D) Creating a barrier against radiant heat

Answer:
A) Smothering small fires on individuals*

Question 10:
In advanced firefighting, what is the purpose of a fire hydrant?

A) Supply water to firefighting hoses
B) Extinguish fires with chemical agents
C) Create a thermal barrier
D) Provide emergency lighting

Answer:
A) Supply water to firefighting hoses*

Question 11:
What is the primary function of a fire hose in advanced firefighting?

A) Detecting heat signatures
B) Supplying water to firefighting nozzles
C) Cutting through metal structures
D) Smothering flames

Answer:
B) Supplying water to firefighting nozzles*

Question 12:
In advanced firefighting, what does the term “BLEVE” stand for?

A) Boiling Liquid Evaporation Vortex Effect
B) Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion
C) Bursting Liquid Emission Valve Explosion
D) Burning Liquid Exhaust Ventilation Equipment

Answer:
B) Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion*

Question 13:
What is the purpose of a fire extinguisher in advanced firefighting?

A) Create a thermal barrier
B) Remove smoke from the compartment
C) Extinguish small fires
D) Cut through metal structures

Answer:
C) Extinguish small fires*

Question 14:
In firefighting, what does the term “conduction” refer to?

A) Transfer of heat through a fluid
B) Transfer of heat through direct contact
C) Ignition of flammable gases
D) Rapid fire spread on vertical surfaces

Answer:
B) Transfer of heat through direct contact*

Question 15:
What is the purpose of a fireproof suit in advanced firefighting?

A) Enhance visibility
B) Provide insulation against extreme temperatures
C) Detect hidden fires
D) Apply firefighting foam

Answer:
B) Provide insulation against extreme temperatures*

Question 16:
In advanced firefighting, what does the term “deflagration” mean?

A) Rapid fire spread on vertical surfaces
B) Slow combustion of materials
C) Sudden ignition of flammable gases
D) Explosion with a subsonic flame front

Answer:
D) Explosion with a subsonic flame front*

Question 17:
Which firefighting nozzle is commonly used for applying foam?

A) Smooth bore nozzle
B) High-velocity nozzle
C) Fog nozzle
D) Piercing nozzle

Answer:
C) Fog nozzle*

Question 18:
In firefighting, what does the term “backdraft” indicate?

A) Explosive ignition of flammable gases
B) Rapid fire spread on vertical surfaces
C) Sudden release of inert gas
D) Sudden ignition after introduction of oxygen

Answer:
D) Sudden ignition after introduction of oxygen*

Question 19:
What is the purpose of a fire axe in advanced firefighting?

A) Cutting ventilation holes in the structure
B) Providing insulation for firefighters
C) Forcible entry and rescue operations
D) Spraying water on the fire

Answer:
A) Cutting ventilation holes in the structure*

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Question 20:
In firefighting, what does the term “charring” refer to?

A) Rapid fire spread on vertical surfaces
B) Creation of a thermal barrier
C) Partial burning or scorching of materials
D) Ignition of flammable gases

Answer:
C) Partial burning or scorching of materials*

Question 21:
What is the primary function of a fire alarm system on a ship?

A) Extinguish fires automatically
B) Alert crew members of a fire emergency
C) Provide insulation for firefighters
D) Detect hidden fires or hotspots

Answer:
B) Alert crew members of a fire emergency*

Question 22:
In advanced firefighting, what does the term “boundary cooling” involve?

A) Increasing the temperature inside the compartment
B) Creating a controlled burn
C) Reducing water usage during firefighting
D) Preventing fire spread to adjacent compartments

Answer:
D) Preventing fire spread to adjacent compartments*

Question 23:
What is the purpose of a fire door in firefighting?

A) Enhance visibility within the compartment
B) Provide insulation for firefighters
C) Create a barrier against radiant heat
D) Prevent fire spread between compartments

Answer:
D) Prevent fire spread between compartments*

Question 24:
In advanced firefighting, what does the term “heat release rate” measure?

A) Speed of fire spread on vertical surfaces
B) Temperature inside the compartment
C) Amount of heat released per unit of time
D) Effectiveness of firefighting foam

Answer:
C) Amount of heat released per unit of time*

Question 25:
What is the primary role of a fire monitor in firefighting?

A) Monitoring crew actions during a fire emergency
B) Providing emergency lighting
C) Delivering a high-volume water stream
D) Detecting hidden fires or hotspots

Answer:
C) Delivering a high-volume water stream*

Question 26:
In advanced firefighting, what does the term “scba” stand for?

A) Submersible Cooling Barrier Apparatus
B) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
C) Smoke Control and Barrier Assembly
D) Submersible Cooling and Breathing Apparatus

Answer:
B) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus*

Question 27:
What is the purpose of a fire pump in advanced firefighting?

A) Increase the temperature inside the compartment
B) Supply water to firefighting hoses
C) Provide insulation for firefighters
D) Create a thermal barrier

Answer:
B) Supply water to firefighting hoses*

Question 28:
In firefighting, what does the term “piercing nozzle” refer to?

A) Nozzle designed for applying foam
B) Nozzle for creating a fog pattern
C) Nozzle for penetrating walls or barriers
D) Nozzle for delivering a high-velocity water stream

Answer:
C) Nozzle for penetrating walls or barriers*

Question 29:
What is the purpose of a fire detection system on a ship?

A) Extinguish fires automatically
B) Provide insulation for firefighters
C) Detect and alert of a fire emergency
D) Increase the temperature inside the compartment

Answer:
C) Detect and alert of a fire emergency*

Question 30:
In advanced firefighting, what does the term “smoke curtain” involve?

A) Creating a barrier against radiant heat
B) Reducing visibility for firefighting operations
C) Rapid fire spread on vertical surfaces
D) Smothering flames

Answer:
B) Reducing visibility for firefighting operations*

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