Hotel Service Unit 15 Q5 Quiz

Hotel Service Unit 15 Fire Q5

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How is the engine room fire main isolation valve operated in an emergency?

C) It automatically opens upon detection of fire

A) It is locked and requires a key

D) It is operated remotely from the bridge only

B) It is manually operated, typically by turning a wheel or lever

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What is the primary function of the heat-sensitive element in a sprinkler head?

C) To release water when a set temperature is reached

B) To detect smoke in the engine room

D) To prevent water flow

A) To maintain water pressure in the sprinkler system

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What material is commonly used for the glass bulb in a sprinkler head?

C) Metal

D) Foam

B) Special glass with a heat-sensitive liquid

A) Ordinary plastic

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Why are sprinkler heads typically installed in an inverted or upright position?

C) To ensure proper water distribution

A) To minimize water flow

B) To control air circulation in the room

D) To reduce water usage

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Which component of a sprinkler head directs water in a specific spray pattern?

B) The deflector plate

D) The control knob

A) The cap

C) The heat-sensitive element

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What is the primary purpose of fitting an isolation valve on the engine room fire main?

D) To serve as a backup for engine cooling

A) To control water flow in case of maintenance or a fire

B) To increase water pressure in the engine room

C) To prevent fuel from entering the fire main

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What type of valve is most commonly used as an isolation valve in the fire main?

D) Check valve

C) Ball valve

B) Gate valve

A) Butterfly valve

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Where is the fire main isolation valve typically located in relation to the engine room?

B) Outside the engine room, at a safe distance

A) Near the accommodation area

C) Inside the control room only

D) At the main deck level

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