The deck load capacity of a compartment into which you intend to load a cargo of soft brick is 380 lbs. per sq. ft. The stowage factor of the brick is 21.3. Disregarding broken stowage, what is the maximum height the brick may be stacked without endangering the structure?

Correct Answer: Option B — 3.6 feet

Filler cargo is utilized to occupy remaining empty spaces within a hold, reducing shifting and minimizing dunnage requirements. However, it does not inherently reduce or eliminate overcarriage, which is strictly a function of cargo discharge sequencing, port rotation, and stowage planning.