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Which of the following statements concerning fire-tube boilers is correct?()
A . Combustion gases flow through the tubes
B . Flames impinge on the tubes
C . Combustion occurs in the tubes
D . Water flows through the tube
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Which of the following statements is not true concerning symptom of a fire in the scavenge air box?()
A . an increase in the exhaust temperature of the affected cylinder
B . the turbocharger may surge
C . the explosion pressure in all cylinders will rise violently
D . smoke from the turbocharger air inlet filter will be see
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Which of the following statements is true concerning carbon dioxide when used as a fire extinguishing agent?()
A . Carbon dioxide is corrosive when exposed to fire
B . Carbon dioxide should be applied slowly to a large engine room fire
C . Its total cooling effect is far greater than water
D . Its smothering effect is excellent for class B fire
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When fighting an oil or gasoline fire in the bilge,which of the following should NOT be used?()
A . Foam
B . Solid stream water nozzle
C . All-purpose nozzle
D . Carbon dioxide
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The first the Second Mate knew of the fire was the sounding of the emergency alarm,which had been()from the engine room.
A . acted
B . activated
C . actioned
D . enactioned
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Which of the listed classes of fire would most likely occur in the engine room of a vessel?()
A . Classes A and B
B . Classes B and C
C . Classes C and D
D . Classes A and D
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Which of the following statements represents the correct action to take when three crew members discover a fire?()
A . One man report the fire, and the other two men fight the fire
B . One man report the fire, one man fight the fire, and one man evacuate and secure the area
C . One man report the fire, one man fight the fire, and one man act as a safety observer
D . All three men fight the fire and report it immediately after it is extinguished
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Which is the proper method of determining whether a portable CO2 fire extinguisher needs recharging?()
A . Check the tag to see when the extinguisher was last charged
B . Release a small amount of CO
; if the CO
discharges,the extinguisher is acceptable
C . Weigh the extinguisher and compare the weight against that stamped on the valve
D . Recharge the extinguisher at least once each year
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Which of the following would be of immediate concern after discovering a large fire in the ship’s galley?()
A . An adjacent storeroom,containing spare parts
B . A storeroom directly above,containing combustible fluids
C . An adjacent storeroom,containing mattresses and linen
D . An adjacent storeroom,marked "Stewards Stores"
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Which of the following represents the emergency signal for fire aboard ship?()
A . More than six short blasts and one long blast on the whistle
B . Continuous blast of the ships whistle for a period of not less than 10 seconds supplemented by the same signal on the general alarm
C . Three short blasts of the whistle supplemented by the same signal on the general alarm
D . More than six short blasts and one long blast on the whistle supplemented by the same signal on the general alarm
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Which of the listed extinguishing agents is NOT suitable for fighting a liquid paint fire?()
A . Dry chemical
B . Foam
C . Water
D . Carbon dioxide
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Besides heat, fuel, and oxygen, which of the following is necessary for a fire to exist?()
A . Chain reaction
B . Thermal action
C . Chemical occlusion
D . Pyrotechnical reactio
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Which of the listed classes of fire is considered as one involving electrical equipment?()
A . Class "A"
B . Class "B"
C . Class "C"
D . Class "D"
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Which of the listed materials would be considered as a bunting class "C" fire?()
A . Fuel oil
B . Wood
C . Celluloid
D . Electrical insulatio
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Which of the following statements concerning the water tube and fire tube boilers is not true?()
A . natural circulation of the water in the water tube boiler is better than that in the fire tube boiler
B . for the same output the water tube boiler will carry less mass of water compared with the fire tube boiler
C . the water tube boiler will cost shorter time for steam raising
D . the water tube boiler require lower skill in operating and maintaining
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Which of the conditions listed would cause simultaneous high cylinder firing pressure and low exhaust temperature?()
A . Improper fuel rack positioning
B . Lengthy opening of the exhaust valve
C . Excessively early injection timing
D . Extended light load operatio
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Which of the listed burning materials would be described as a class "B" fire?()
A . Acetylene
B . Lube oil
C . Grease
D . All of the above
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Which of the following components provides a direct source of seawater for the fire main system?()
A . Rose box
B . Sea chest or spool piece
C . Sluice valve
D . Fire pump stuffing box
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Which of the listed fire extinguishers cannot be easily recharged aboard ship?()
A . Soda acid
B . Carbon dioxide
C . Dry chemical
D . Cartridge-operated Foam
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For which of the listed classes of fire combinations would carbon dioxide be most suitable as the extinguishing agent ().
A . Class "A" and class "B"
B . Class "B" and class "C"
C . Class "A" and class " C"
D . Class "C", class "D", and class "E"
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A fire may be spread by which of the following means?()
A . Conduction of heat to adjacent surfaces
B . Direct radiation
C . Convection
D . All of the above
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If ignited, which of the listed materials would be a class "B" fire?()
A . Magnesium
B . Paper
C . Wood
D . Diesel Oil
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The class of fire on which a blanketing effect is essential to extinguish the fire is ().
A . class A
B . class B
C . class C
D . class D
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Which of the listed fire extinguishers is recommended for use on an electrical switchboard fire?
A.CO2
B.ABC dry chemical
C.CO2 propelled foam
D.All of the above