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  1. Question 1

    A container of scrap metal catches fire. What should be your first reaction?
    • Open the container vents.
    • Seal the container vents.
    • Cool the container.
    • Flood the container with water.

  2. Question 2

    With what would you extinguish a calcium hypochlorite container fire?
    • Water.
    • Dry chemicals.
    • Dry powder.
    • Foam.

  3. Question 3

    A dangerous cargo has a flash point of 35 °C. Which option best describes the meaning of this statement?
    • The cargo will produce vapours at 35 °C.
    • At 35 °C the cargo will produce vapours that will ignite in air when in contact with an open flame.
    • At 35 °C the cargo will produce vapours that will automatically ignite in air.
    • Above 35 °C the cargo will produce vapours that will automatically ignite in air.
    • Below 35 °C the cargo will produce vapours that will automatically ignite in air.

  4. Question 4

    A flammable liquid, which is also toxic, appears on a shipper's declaration as class 3 (sub risk class 6.1). What would be the main concern to fire-fighters? Select all applicable answers:
    • The flammability of the substance.
    • Fire-fighting procedures associated with IMDG class 3 goods.
    • The toxicity of the substance.
    • Fire-fighting procedures associated with IMDG class 6 goods.
    • Fire-fighting procedures associated with IMDG classes 3 and 6 goods.

  5. Question 5

    A ship's response to a container fire will be carried out in accordance with the shipboard emergency plan. Where will you find more detailed procedures for fighting container fires?
    • SOPEP manual.
    • SOLAS 74.
    • IMDG EmS Guide.
    • Ship's fire plan.

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Container Fires is a CBT test with 99 questions and verified answers. Common topics include: dangerous goods, container fires, imdg code, calcium hypochlorite, fire applicable, solas regulations, substances, cargo.

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