GSK PAPER 4

1. “Never stand in the way of a rope under tension”:

• True
• False

2. If you saw wisps of smoke coming seeping out under the engine room door you would immediately:

• a. raise the alarm
• b. activate the fire fighting system
• c. shut off the main fuel supply
• d. close the air vents

3. Foam fire extinguishers are usually fitted in:

• the wheelhouse
• the accommodation
• the engine room
• the toilets

4. Which class of fire is fueled by paper, wood or plastic:

• Class A
• CLASS B
• CLASS C

5. Which class of fire is fueled by flammable oils:

• a. D
• b. E
• c. B
• d. C

6. A water extinguisher is most effective against fires of Class:

• a. D
• b. E
• c. B
• d. A

7. A foam extinguisher is most effective against fires of Class:

• a. A
• b. E
• c. B
• d. C

8. A continuous ringing of a ship’s bell indicates:

• go to muster stations
• abandon ship
• Fire emergency
• dinner is ready

9. In the event of a person falling overboard, you would:

• encourage passengers to jump in to rescue the MOB
• ask passengers to stand back to allow crew to manage emergency
• jump overboard to rescue the MOB
• push the passengers into the cabin and lock the door

10. In the event of a small rubbish bin fire in the accommodation, you would:

• shout fire, fire so all the passengers in the cabin hear you
• go to see the skipper to ask his advice
• pick it up and run with it to the outer decks
• cover it with a fire blanket