Ozone

Question 1

Which of the following is perceived as the major factor attributing to the change in the earth’s atmosphere (global warming)?

Answer 1

Human activity

Question 2

What breaks away from a Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) molecule [due to exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun] and depletes an O3 ozone molecule?

Answer 2

Chlorine atom

Question 3

How does the releasing of synthetic greenhouse gases (like carbon dioxide CO2 and methane CH4) into the atmosphere effect global warming?

Answer 3

They trap heat in the atmosphere

Question 4

How could ozone depletion and global warming effect human health?

Answer 4

Exposure to thermal extremes may increase rates of asthma and allergies

Question 5

How does ozone depletion and global warming effect the Earth’s environment?

Answer 5

Higher temperatures and shifting climate patterns may change the areas where crops grow best and affect the makeup of natural plant communities

Question 6

What does the ozone layer or ozone shield, located in the Earth’s stratosphere, do?

Answer 6

The ozone layer protects life on earth by absorbing harmful ultraviolet-B (UV-B) radiation from the sun.

Question 7

What government legislation is used to control the manufacture, use and disposal of ozone depleting substances and synthetic greenhouse gases?

Answer 7

Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Program

Question 8

Which type of streaming agent is used in gaseous aircraft fire extinguishing systems as a replacement for Halon-1211?

Answer 8

NAF-P-III

Question 9

Which legislative department has been given the responsibility of granting extinguishing agent handling licences (EAHL) on behalf of the Australian Government?

Answer 9

The Fire Protection Industry (ODS & SGG) Board

Question 10

Which regulation has been put into effect in order to control the use of ozone depleting substances and synthetic greenhouse gases?

Answer 10

Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (Import Levy) Act 1995

Question 11

Which substance is widely used as a fire suppression agent in commercial, military and small private aircraft?

Answer 11

Halon

Question 12

A technician has been tasked to install and disconnect actuation devices (mechanisms) to and from container valves on a gaseous fire extinguishing system. Which type of licence must the technician hold?

Answer 12

Fixed System Installation and Decommissioning Licence

Question 13

An Australian Standard is used to set out the requirements for the regular inspection and testing of fire equipment. Which document endorses the applicable Australian Standard?

Answer 13

The Fire Protection Association Australia Code of Practice (FPAA-COP-2015]

Question 13

How long is an extinguishing agent trainee licence valid for?

Answer 13

1 year

Question 14

If a technician is required to handle scheduled extinguishing agents, used for fire protection, what form of documentation must that person hold?

Answer 14

EAHL- Extinguishing Agent Handling Licence

Question 15

What is the reasoning for having the authorisation conditions of each EAHL in place?

Answer 15

To prevent avoidable emissions of an extinguishing agent

Question 16

What is the implication if it has been determined that ODS and SGG legislative requirements have not been applied at a workplace?

Answer 16

Technicians and companies may be subject to penalties under ozone legislation

Question 17

If there is evidence that an accidental discharge of a scheduled ODS and SGG extinguishing agent has occurred. Which one of the following must be notified?

Answer 17

The Fire Protection (ODS & SGG) Industry Board