NS3-M3U1C2 (Damage Control and Firefighting)

Because of the extremely lightweight metals in some modern aircraft, if a fire occurs what class would it be? a) Class C (Charlie) b) Class D (Delta) c) Class B (Bravo) d) Class A (Alpha)

B

Emergency alarms include a) general, chemical, and attack alarms. b) general, collision, and chemical alarms. c) chemical, collision, and enemy attack alarms

B

If a large fire occurs, what command does the crew follow? a) all hands up anchor b) general quarters c) action starboard d) sprawl

B

The proximity firefighting suit is an a) aluminized suit that consists of coveralls, gloves, boots, and eyeglasses. b) aluminized suit that consists of boots, hood, coveralls, and gloves. c) aluminized suit that consists of coveralls and boots

B

What method is most often employed to extinguish a fire onboard ship? a) Removing the source of the fuel for the fire. b) Cooling the fire with lots of water. c) Using chemical powders, foam or sand to remove the oxygen. d) All of the above

B

Which class of fires involve burning electrical or electronic equipment? a) Class Alpha b) Class Charlie c) Class Bravo d) Class Delta e) None of the above

B

Fire boundaries are set in several ways. In what way is the fuel side of the fire triangle removed? a) Combustible materials in adjoining areas are moved or cooled. b) Fire watches are posted in surrounding compartments. c) Ventilation systems in the area cut off

A

If all other methods of communication fail, what method could be used to relay orders and information? a) Messengers b) Ship's service telephone c) Emergency alarms

A

Put the following events in the correct order. a) Dewatering occurs b) Investigators check bulkheads, decks, and vents for heat c) Fire is extinguished, or damage is repaired d) Full report is made to DCC

BDCA

If a ship sustains a hole in the hull below the waterline and it cannot be plugged, what is the next objective of damage control? a) To attempt to send divers over the side to close off the hole. b) A hole that cannot be plugged below the waterline is sure to sink the ship. c) To establish and maintain flood boundaries. d) None of the above

C

The Damage Control Assistant (DCA) is responsible for a) assigning departmental watches. b) all aircraft. c) training the damage control organization

C

The first people to respond to any damage or fire; they follow the smoke trail and determine the extent of the fire a) Inspectors b) Fire Marshall c) Investigators

C

The ship is in basic operation mode when suddenly a series of single gong tones is sounded. What does this mean? a) There has been a collision. b) There is a CBR attack. c) General Quarters or there is a fire. d) none of the above

C

What is a common cause of Class A fires? a) cooking oils b) magnified sunlight c) lit cigarettes d) none of the above

C

What is the purpose of damage control? a) To inspect damage which has occurred aboard a vessel b) To train all individuals on how to complete required reports c) To prevent, contain, or correct damage aboard a ship d) To reduce and prevent ship damage

C

A solid stream of water should never be used on what type of fires, since it tends to only scatter the fuel and spread the flames? a) Class Delta b) Class Alpha c) Class Echo d) Class Bravo e) None of the above

D

A spray of fine water particles that dilutes or absorbs various vapors, and wash down fumes and smoke a) Low velocity fog b) Water mist c) Low velocity mist d) Water fog

D

Oxygen breathing apparatus, or self-contained breathing apparatus a) SCUBA b) OBS, SBA c) Air mask d) OBA, SCBA

D

What are some duties of the DCA? (Select all that apply) a) assesses damage b) monitors teams to detect radiological attacks c) routes casualties to battle dressing stations d) none of the above

ABC

By what criteria are repair parties assigned to areas? (Select all that apply) a) size of the area b) emergency level c) areas of the ship d) total number of people available e) all of the above

ACD