PSF Exit Exam • Set 5 Question 29 of 30
To prevent the spread of fire by conduction you should.
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Direct Answer
Option A: Cool the bulkheads around the fire
Conduction transmits heat directly through steel bulkheads and decks. Applying boundary cooling with water spray prevents adjacent compartments from reaching ignition temperature.
All Options
A
Cool the bulkheads around the fire
(Correct Answer)
B
Remove combustibles form direct exposure
C
Close all openings to the area
D
Shut off all electric power
Detailed Explanation & Context
Conduction transmits heat directly through steel bulkheads and decks. Applying boundary cooling with water spray prevents adjacent compartments from reaching ignition temperature.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Passenger Ship Familiarization (PSF).
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