TASCO Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 24 of 30
If there has been a fire in a closed unventilated compartment it may be unsafe to enter because of
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Direct Answer
Option A: lack of oxygen
Fires consume oxygen rapidly, and the combustion products often include carbon monoxide and other toxic gases. An unventilated space post-fire is almost certainly oxygen-deficient.
All Options
A
lack of oxygen
(Correct Answer)
B
unburned carbon particles
C
excess nitrogen
D
excess hydrogen
Detailed Explanation & Context
Fires consume oxygen rapidly, and the combustion products often include carbon monoxide and other toxic gases. An unventilated space post-fire is almost certainly oxygen-deficient.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations (TASCO).
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