CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 18 Q4

CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 18 Q3

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Who should be notified about the fire and actions taken in the machinery space?

A) Only the engineering crew

D) Passengers

C) The galley

B) The bridge

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What should be done after the fire suppression system has been activated?

D) Increase fuel flow to the machinery

A) Reopen the ventilation

C) Sound the alarm again

B) Wait for the fire to be extinguished before re-entry

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Which fire extinguisher is typically used for electrical fires in machinery spaces?

C) Foam extinguisher

B) CO₂ extinguisher

A) Water extinguisher

D) Wet chemical extinguisher

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Which type of fire is a dry powder extinguisher suitable for?

B) Class A and Class C

D) Class D only

A) Only Class A

C) Class B and Class C

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Which of the following extinguishers should NOT be used on an electrical fire?

A) Water extinguisher

B) CO₂ extinguisher

C) Dry powder extinguisher

D) Foam extinguisher

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What is the first step that should be taken in the event of a fire within the machinery spaces?

D) Shut down fuel supply

A) Activate the fixed fire suppression system

C) Sound the alarm

B) Evacuate the area immediately

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Why is it important to close the ventilation systems during a fire in the machinery spaces?

D) To allow smoke to escape

B) To prevent oxygen from feeding the fire

A) To conserve energy

C) To keep personnel comfortable

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On which class of fire would you use a foam extinguisher in the machinery space?

A) Class A and Class B

D) Class C only

B) Class B and Class C

C) Class A only

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