Emergency Procedures & Fire Exam

Question 1

What is the procedure for an aborted (rejected) take-off?

Answer 1

Assess conditions; calm and reassure customers, while commanding “Remain Seated!”

Question 2

______ turbulence is defined as a definite strain against seatbelt, unsecured objects move about; food service and walking are difficult.

Answer 2

Moderate

Question 3

Which Flight Attendant(s) on the scene of a fire will move POBs away from the fire?

Answer 3

FAs 3, 4, & 5

Question 4

True or False
If a Flight Attendant becomes incapacitated during a flight, you should brief a paramedic and have that person occupy “C” jump seat and ensure one uniformed crew member is up front and one is in the back.

Answer 4

FALSE

Question 5

Symptoms of Hypoxia

Answer 5

-Headache
-Fatigue
-Euphoria
-Blue coloring of skin/lips/fingernails
-Unconsciousness
-Respiratory changes

Question 6

True or False
If a Flight Attendant or PAX sees an engine torching, an evacuation should begin immediately without contacting the Flight Deck

Answer 6

FALSE

Question 7

The Fire Containment Bag is used in the event _______ overheats.

Answer 7

PEDs (Personal Electronic Device)

Question 8

In a slow decompression, there may be no noticeable indication in the cabin until the cabin pressure reaches ______ feet and the oxygen masks drop from the PSU.

Answer 8

14,000

Question 9

The _____ flight attendant on the scene will retrieve the crash axe from the Flight Deck.

Answer 9

First

Question 10

True or False
After a decompression, the FAs should wait for a PA from the Flight Deck notifying it is safe to remove oxygen masks.

Answer 10

TRUE

Question 11

After a decompression, what should FAs assess after a PA from the Flight Deck says it is safe to remove oxygen masks?

Answer 11

Lavatories, passengers, and cabin

Question 12

Which fire extinguisher is preferred to extinguish a paper notebook?

Answer 12

Water Extinguisher

Question 13

True or False
You should use a Halon Extinguisher to put out a cigarette lighter fire.

Answer 13

TRUE

Question 14

Does a FA need to make an additional announcement regarding the Fasten Seatbelt Sign if the Flight Deck already made an announcement?

Answer 14

YES

Question 15

True or False
When the FSB sign is illuminated, FAs should make an announcement and conduct a compliance check if it is safe to do so.

Answer 15

TRUE

Question 16

True or False
You should repack all masks into the PSU after an oxygen mask drop

Answer 16

FALSE

Question 17

If a Flight Attendant becomes incapacitated inflight, which jumpseat(s) need to be occupied still for landing?

Answer 17

A & B
(Uniformed crewmembers only)

Question 18

What is a Flight Attendant’s most important role?

Answer 18

To provide the greatest amount of safety to the customers.

Question 19

Chain of Command

Answer 19

1. Captain
2. First Officer
3. FA “A”
4. FAs “B, C, D, E”

Question 20

True or False
As a Flight Attendant, it is okay to delay a Flight Deck call

Answer 20

FALSE

Question 21

True or False
If a Pilot becomes incapacitated, the other pilot will communicate with the cabin and assist, and a Flight Attendant proceeds to the Flight Deck.

Answer 21

TRUE

Question 22

How will a Flight Attendant access the Flight Deck if a Pilot becomes incapacitated?

Answer 22

Access Code

Question 23

True or False
In the event that a pilot has become incapacitated, the remaining pilot may get up and open the door to request assistance from a crewmember

Answer 23

FALSE
Pilot must stay in cockpit

Question 24

What is…
any instability in the atmosphere causing air to travel in irregular directions.

Answer 24

Turbulence

Question 25

True or False In the event of any personal injury, notify the Flight Deck and follow-up with Inflight Leadership.

Answer 25

TRUE

Question 25

True or False If Flight Attendants feel conditions in the cabin are more severe than anticipated, they should take a seat and notify Flight Deck.

Answer 25

TRUE

Question 26

True or False FAs may continue service as long as turbulence is no greater than Moderate.

Answer 26

FALSE No greater than LIGHT turbulence

Question 27

If Turbulence jeopardizes the safety of a service and/or compliance check, FAs should make the ________ ________ announcement.

Answer 27

"Turbulence Unsafe" Announcement

Question 28

List the 4 types of Turbulence

Answer 28

1. Light 2. Moderate 3. Severe 4. Extreme

Question 29

Flight Deck response to Expected Turbulence...

Answer 29

Advise FAs at least 5 minutes prior, and turn ON the Fasten Seatbelt Sign

Question 30

True or False It's ok to serve hot liquids during in-flight service with unexpected turbulence.

Answer 30

FALSE

Question 31

True or False If necessary, FAs during unexpected turbulence should be seated with seatbelt and shoulder harness secured, take nearest seat in the cabin or sit on the floor

Answer 31

TRUE

Question 32

Which FA should resume communication with the Flight Deck on turbulence conditions?

Answer 32

Flight Attendant "A"

Question 33

The cabin will pressurize at ______ feet.

Answer 33

8,000

Question 34

What is... A loss of cabin pressure whereby the atmosphere inside the aircraft becomes equivalent to that of the altitude at which the aircraft is flying.

Answer 34

Decompression

Question 35

Two types of Decompression

Answer 35

SLOW & RAPID

Question 36

Decompression Procedures

Answer 36

Immediate use of oxygen is critical. *Immediately don the nearest oxygen mask. *Sit down; fasten seat belt, or grasp a fixed object. *Continue to hold on (anchor on to something.)

Question 37

Causes of Slow Decompression

Answer 37

*Air leak *Malfunction of pressurization system

Question 38

First noticeable indication of Slow Decompression may be when cabin pressure reaches ______ feet and the oxygen masks drop.

Answer 38

14,000

Question 39

Causes of Rapid Decompression

Answer 39

*Cracked windowpane *Structural damage to Fuselage *Malfunction of the pressurization system

Question 40

Indications of Rapid Decompression

Answer 40

*Structural damage *Explosive noise *Sudden decrease in air temperature *Fogging in the cabin *Rush of air and unsecured items towards opening

Question 41

True or False Air Leaks can cause Hypoxia

Answer 41

TRUE

Question 42

What is the Time of Useful Consciousness for Slow Decompression at 35,000 ft?

Answer 42

30 - 60 seconds

Question 43

What is the Time of Useful Consciousness for Rapid Decompression at 35,000 ft?

Answer 43

15 - 30 seconds

Question 44

True or False In the rare event of an Inadvertent Mask Drop, FAs should advise the Flight Deck and PAX not to touch or repack any masks, and allow compartment(s) to remain open.

Answer 44

TRUE

Question 45

3 Elements of FIRE

Answer 45

OXYGEN HEAT FUEL

Question 46

3 Classes of FIRE

Answer 46

A. Material B. Flammable C. Electrical

Question 47

In the event of a cabin pressurization issue, pilots have the ability to descend from 39,000 feet to 18,000 feet in under _____ minutes.

Answer 47

5 minutes

Question 48

LSSS (Fire)

Answer 48

L - Location S - Severity S - Smoke S - Steps Taken

Question 49

Fire Characteristics: Class A

Answer 49

Ashy smell (gray/brown smoke)

Question 50

Fire Characteristics: Class B

Answer 50

Burnt oil/petrol smell (black smoke)

Question 51

Fire Characteristics: Class C

Answer 51

Distinct acrid smell (light grey or white smoke with bluish tinge)

Question 52

Fires double every ______ seconds.

Answer 52

30 seconds

Question 53

How long do you have to evacuate an aircraft?

Answer 53

90 seconds

Question 54

True or False Fire from Trash Receptacle is usually a material fire

Answer 54

TRUE Use Water Extinguisher

Question 55

How to feel a door for heat?

Answer 55

Use the back of hands

Question 56

True or False During a Seat Fire, use seat cushion from another seat to smother flames and help inhibit flame height.

Answer 56

TRUE

Question 57

True or False If a circuit breaker pops, push it back in

Answer 57

FALSE Tell Captain immediately

Question 58

True or False It's ok to prop open a spring-loaded trash flap

Answer 58

FALSE

Question 59

Other types of In-Flight Fires

Answer 59

-APU Torching (not as dangerous) -Fluorescent Light Ballast Fire (not as dangerous) -Engine Torching -Tire or Break Fire

Question 60

True or False With a Hidden Fire, be aggressive and fight the fire

Answer 60

TRUE

Question 61

FA 1 Fire Fighting Duties

Answer 61

-Obtain Extinguisher & PBE -Assess type/severity of Fire -FIGHT FIRE! -Supply FA 2 with equipment after

Question 62

FA 2 Fire Fighting Duties

Answer 62

-Obtain additional extinguisher and supplies from FA 1 -FIGHT FIRE!

Question 63

FA 3, 4, 5 Fire Fighting Duties

Answer 63

-LSSS -Move POBs away -Communicate w/Flight Deck -Calm PAX, instruct to breathe thru clothing

Question 64

True or False Lithium-Ion Batteries can be found in Laptops and can overheat, ignite and/or explode.

Answer 64

True

Question 65

On a Fire Containment Bag, you should use a ______ extinguisher.

Answer 65

Water Extinguisher

Question 66

True or False It's ok to cover a fire containment bag after putting out the flames.

Answer 66

FALSE Covering it will act as a blanket and could ignite again

Question 67

Smoke Control Procedures: (commands)

Answer 67

"Cover your nose and mouth” “Get below the smoke”

Question 68

2 Unusual Situations (Fire)

Answer 68

-Heating/Cooling -Smoke Condensation from Air Pack

Question 69

True or False You can use the Megaphone to replace the PA/Interphone system if unopperable

Answer 69

TRUE

Question 70

True or False If there is a Jetway Malfunction/Fire at Gate, use 2R Alternate (A320) and 4R Alternate (A321)

Answer 70

TRUE

Question 71

FA ____ informs FA _____ that 1L is in-op due to Jetway Malfunction.

Answer 71

FA "A" informs FA "B"

Question 72

True or False Distinguishing different odors on the aircraft is NOT important.

Answer 72

FALSE