MEK Exit Exam • Set 7 Question 1 of 30

Which one of the following will be used first on a small fire in the engine room

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Direct Answer

Option C: portable fire extinguisher

Portable fire extinguishers are the initial line of defense for small, localized fires, allowing for immediate action before a fire can propagate across the engine room.

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fire blancket

fire pumps and hoses

portable fire extinguisher (Correct Answer)

fixed fire extinguishing system

Detailed Explanation & Context

Portable fire extinguishers are the initial line of defense for small, localized fires, allowing for immediate action before a fire can propagate across the engine room.

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Marine Engineering Knowledge (MEK).

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