You have the "conn" at the time the helmsman who is steering by hand reports that the rudder is not responding to the wheel. Your FIRST action should be to __________.

Correct Answer: Option B — shift the selector switch to the other steering pump

Immediate loss of steering response requires rapid restoration of control. Shifting the steering selector switch to the secondary power unit or backup steering pump is the fastest primary response to bypass a potential hydraulic or electrical failure.