BECC MOD 3 TEST

What is the color of the extra large face piece for the SCBA? A. Red B. Blue C. Black D. Green

A. Red

Navy fire hoses are manufactured in standard lengths of ....... feet. A. 15 B. 25 C. 50 D. 75

50

What is the recommended percent seawater to AFFF concentrate? A. 94/6 B. 90/10 C. 80/20 D. 75/25

94/6

Normal oxygen content in a atmosphere is ....... %. A. 19.5 to 22 B. 19 to 21 C. 17 to 18 13.5 to 17

A. 19.5 to 22

When a crewmember discovers a fire, the immediate report will be made to the ....... (. Chief Engineer. (. Executive Officer. (. Duty Engineer. (. Officer of the Deck.

Officer of the Deck.

What does APC stand for? A. Appeal paint CO2 B. Aqueous Potassium Carbonate C. Aqua Phase Case D. Aqua Pilot Carbonate

B. Aqueous Potassium Carbonate

A deep fat fryer fire is classified as a ...... fire. A. Alpha B. Bravo C. Charlie D.Delta

B. Bravo

What fire team position delivers messages from the OSL to RPL and from RPL to OSL? A. Team Leader B. Messenger C. Investigator D. Nozzleman

B. Messenger

Portable CO2 extinguishers should NOT be used on fires greater than ....... square feet. A. three B. four C. five D. six

B. four

Inline eductors are used for ....... A. dewatering. B. mixing AFFF concentrate. C. desmoking. D. as the main drainage.

B. mixing AFFF concentrate.

The Halon 1301 Flooding Systems are ...... lb. systems. A. 105 B. 115 C. 125 D. 135

C. 125

The Halon 1301 Flooding System cylinders are equipped with a safety disc which ruptures at ....... psi. A. 600-850 B. 1600-2650 C. 2650-3000 D.4500-6000

C. 2650-3000

Portable AFFF extinguishers weigh approximately ....... pounds when fully charged. A. 15 B. 25 C. 28 D. 50

C. 28

To avoid rapid wear or seal damage, the pump should Not be allowed to run dry for more than ....... seconds. A. 90 B. 60 C. 30 D. 10

C. 30

What is proper protective equipment for a rescue man on the flight deck? A. Firefighting coveralls only B. Firefighting ensembles C. Proximity suits D.Scott Air Packs

C. Proximity suits

The RAM FAN 2000 blower can be used for ...... A. supply desmoking only. B. exhaust desmoking only. C. supply and exhaust desmoking. D. natural ventilation only.

C. supply and exhaust desmoking.

Burning Phosphorus produces extremely toxic white smoke and ....... colored flames. A. blue B. red C. yellow D. black

C. yellow

The Medium Capacity portable Desmoking Fan should never be used if the ...... are removed. A. timers B. handles C. hangers D. fan guards

D. fan guards

Halon 1301 CO2 activation cylinder contains a ....... pound charge of CO2 fitted with a manual valve. A. two B. three C. four D. five

D. five

A space flooded with Halon 1301 must be ventilated at high speed for at least 15 minutes and ....... before entering without a OBA/SCBA. A. de-smoked B. de-watered C. electronically de-energized D. gas free tested

D. gas free tested

Halon extinguishes a fire by ...... A. cooling it. B. smothering it. C. breaking the combustion chain. D.chemically inhibiting the flame.

D.chemically inhibiting the flame.

Who is responsible for performing routine inspections and preventive maintenance on the fire station? A. Damage Control Officer B. Work Center Supervisor C. 3M coordinator D.Division Damage Control Petty Officer

Division Damage Control Petty Officer

Potassium Bicarbonate Powder (PKP) ...... A. breaks the combustion chain. B. provides a cooling effect. C. provides a smothering effect. D. is non corrosive.

A. breaks the combustion chain.

Which of the following is ineffective on magnesium fires? A. PKP. B. Powered graphite. C. Calcium carbonate. D. Dry sand.

A. PKP.

(True/False) After activation of the Carbon Dioxide Flooding System (CO2) you must re-enter with an OBA or SCBA . A. True B. False

A. True

(True/False) If time permits, ship's regulations may require authorization from EOOW, OOD, CDO, etc., before flooding a space with CO2. A. True B.False

A. True

(True/False) The Master SOPV provides a means of controlling the Hycheck and Power Check valves. A. True B. False

A. True

(True/False) The Number 1 Hose is laid out to the open side of the door. A. True B.False

A. True

(True/False) When APC makes contact with burning oil in the fryer, it forms a soapy foam. A. True B. False

A. True

(True/False) When donning the Fire Fighting Ensemble (FFE), the flash hood should be fully tucked inside the collar of the FFE. A. True B. False

A. True

The time delay assemblies on the Halon 1301 provides time ...... A. for ventilation shut down. B. equipment shut down. C. space to cool down. D.break out fire fighting equipment.

A. for ventilation shut down.

Personnel should NOT be subjected to Halon concentration of above 7% for more than ...... minutes. A. 5 B. 10 C. 15 D. 20

B. 10

The primary extinguishing agent for a class "B" fire is ...... A. high velocity fog. B. AFFF. C. CO 2. D. PKP.

B. AFFF.

The Carbon Dioxide System consists of one or more ....... lb. cylinders attached to discharge piping A. 25 B. 50 C. 75 D. 100

B. 50

What type of gloves protect personnel against abrasions and heat, and are made of leather? A. Flash gloves B. Firefighting gloves C. Nomex gloves D. All of the above

B. Firefighting gloves

The APC stowage cylinder contains APC solution and is charged with what type of gas? A. Oxygen B. Nitrogen C. Carbon dioxide D. Freon

B. Nitrogen

What is the fourth requirement needed in the fire tetrahedron for flames to exist? A. Uninhibited chain reaction B. Uniterm-1nhibited chemical reaction C. Combustion D. Smoke

B. Uninhibited chemical reaction

A fire that involves electricity is a class ...... fire. A. Alpha B. Bravo C. Charlie D. Delta

C. Charlie

Which person is part of the rapid response team? A. Plugman B. Messenger C. Fire marshal D. OSL

C. Fire marshal

The electrical motor used for the medium capacity portable de-smoking fan is ...... A. a quick blow fuse. B. an underground motor. C. a thermally protected motor. D. a gel liquid bearing.

C. a thermally protected motor.

To release the tension of the cable and allow the APC pressure release control box to activate automatically during a fire, the ....... must melt. A. cable link B. pressure link C. fusible link D. pressure cable

C. fusible link

The CO2 pressure operated switches are located ....... A. away from the access space. B. inside the protected area. C. near the access space. D. on the nearest Ibeam.

C. near the access space.

The portable AFFF extinguisher uses a stainless steel cylinder that stores ....... gallons of pre-mixed solution of AFFF concentrate and fresh water. A. 4 1/2 B. 4 C. 3 1/2 D. 2 1/2

D. 2 1/2

The SCBA bottles must be hydrostatically tested every ....... years. A. 12 B. 9 C. 6 D. 3

D. 3

Whose permission is needed to dewater the bilges in the main space after a main space fire? A. Command Duty Officer B. Damage Control Assistant C. Engineering Officer D. Commanding Officer

D. Commanding Officer

Who establishes and maintains an ongoing FOD prevention program? A. Commanding Officer B. Damage Control Officer C. Damage Control Assistant D. Helicopter Control Officer / Flight Deck Officer

D. Helicopter Control Officer / Flight Deck Officer