Refresher Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 30 of 30
Which dangerous condition should be kept in mind after using a 15-pound CO2 fire extinguisher on a small oil fire on the engine room floor plates?
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Direct Answer
Option D: Rekindling of the fire.
CO2 is not a cooling agent. After using it, the danger remains that the hot fuel or surfaces may cause the fire to reignite once the gas dissipates.
All Options
A
Possible suffocation from the CO2 gas.
B
Forgetting to secure the engine room ventilation system.
C
CO2 gas being drawn into nearby engine or air compressor intakes.
D
Rekindling of the fire.
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
CO2 is not a cooling agent. After using it, the danger remains that the hot fuel or surfaces may cause the fire to reignite once the gas dissipates.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Course for STCW Modular Courses (Refresher).
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