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USCG Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) (Set 17)
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Which of the following would be of immediate concern after discovering a large fire in the ship's galley?
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30 MCQs #1 Which of the following would be of immediate concern after discovering a large fire in the ship's galley? #2 When water is used to fight a fire on board a ship, the effect of the weight of the water must be taken into account. How much sea water will increase the weight displacement by one ton? #3 If you are fighting a fire below the main deck of your vessel, which action is most important concerning the stability of the vessel? #4 A galley grease fire on the stove may be extinguished using_______. #5 When attempting to enter a compartment containing a fire, which method of applying water is best? #6 If heavy smoke is coming from the paint locker, the FIRST firefighting response should be to __________. #7 A fire in the galley ALWAYS poses the additional threat of __________. #8 The preferred agent used in fighting a helicopter crash fire is __________. #9 The primary danger in helicopter fires is __________. #10 After extinguishing a paint locker fire using the fixed CO2 system, the next action is to have the space __________. #11 When fighting a fire in an enclosed space, the hose team should crouch as low as possible to __________. #12 Oil fires are best extinguished by __________. #13 You notice smoke coming from an open laundry room doorway. After activating the fire alarm, which of the following would you do FIRST? #14 You detect an odor of burning electrical insulation and then notice smoke coming from an open laundry room doorway. After activating the fire alarm, which of the following is the LEAST likely of your next actions? #15 You detect an odor of burning cotton fabric and then see smoke coming from the top of an open laundry room doorway. After activating the fire alarm, you might do any of the following next, EXCEPT __________. #16 A deck-stowed 40-foot container is giving off smoke, and one end is discolored from heat. The cargo is valuable and easily damaged by water. You want to extinguish the fire without further damage if possible. What action should you take? #17 On a small boat, if someone fell overboard and you did not know over which side the person fell, you should __________. #18 You hear the general alarm and ship's whistle sound for over 10 seconds. Traditionally, this is the signal for __________. #19 Traditionally, the signal for fire aboard ship is __________. #20 Fires are grouped into what categories? #21 A crew member suddenly becomes blind in both eyes. Which code should your message contain? #22 Which toxic gas is a product of incomplete combustion, and is often present when a fire burns in a closed compartment? #23 A fire starting by spontaneous combustion can be expected in which condition? #24 Oily rags stored in a pile that is open to the atmosphere are a hazard because they may __________. #25 The minimum concentration of a vapor in air which can form an explosive mixture is called the __________. #26 Accumulations of oily rags should be __________. #27 A fuel-air mixture below the lower explosive limit is too __________. #28 The midships house of your break bulk ship is constructed with an interior stair tower from the main deck to the bridge. Under what circumstances may the doors from each deck to the stair tower be kept open when underway? #29 In the event of a fire, the doors to a stair tower must be closed to prevent the spread of fire by __________. #30 Fire may be spread by which means?
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