CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 18 Q4

CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 18 Q3

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

D) Foam extinguisher

A) Water extinguisher

B) CO₂ extinguisher

C) Dry powder extinguisher

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

A) Reopen the ventilation

C) Sound the alarm again

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

D) Increase fuel flow to the machinery

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

A) Activate the fixed fire suppression system

D) Shut down fuel supply

C) Sound the alarm

B) Evacuate the area immediately

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

B) Class B and Class C

C) Class A only

D) Class C only

A) Class A and Class B

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

C) Class B and Class C

A) Only Class A

D) Class D only

B) Class A and Class C

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

D) Passengers

C) The galley

B) The bridge

A) Only the engineering crew

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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

C) To keep personnel comfortable

A) To conserve energy

B) To prevent oxygen from feeding the fire

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

C) Foam extinguisher

B) CO₂ extinguisher

D) Wet chemical extinguisher

A) Water extinguisher

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