AFF Exit Exam • Set 5 Question 7 of 30

Good housekeeping on a vessel prevents fire by:

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Direct Answer

Option A: Eliminating potential fuel sources

Good housekeeping is fundamental to fire prevention as it involves keeping spaces clean and orderly, thereby eliminating or minimizing potential fuel sources such as oily rags, waste, and accumulated debris.

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Eliminating potential fuel sources (Correct Answer)

Cooling electrical control systems

Improving the speed of bilge pumps

Increasing structural fire boundaries

Detailed Explanation & Context

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF).

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