NS3-M3U1C2 - Damage Control & Firefighting

9 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 Combustible materials in adjoining areas are moved or cooled.

19 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 Messengers

1 What are some duties of the DCA? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A assesses damage B monitors teams to detect radiological attacks C routes casualties to battle dressing stations D none of the above

A assesses damage B monitors teams to detect radiological attacks C routes casualties to battle dressing stations

3 By what criteria are repair parties assigned to areas? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A size of the area B emergency level C areas of the ship D total number of people available E all of the above

A size of the area C areas of the ship D total number of people available

16 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 To prevent, contain, or correct damage aboard a ship

8 What is a common cause of Class A fires? A cooking oils B magnified sunlight C lit cigarettes D none of the above

C lit cigarettes

17 The Damage Control Assistant (DCA) is responsible for A assigning departmental watches. B all aircraft. C training the damage control organization.

C training the damage control organization.

13 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 Class Charlie

6 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 Class D (Delta)

12 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 Cooling the fire with lots of water.

10 Put the following events in the correct order. (Input the answers in the correct sequence, then push the ENTER button.) 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.

B Investigators check bulkheads, decks, and vents for heat. D Full report is made to DCC. C Fire is extinguished or damage is repaired. A Dewatering occurs.

20 The proximity firefighting suit is a 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 aluminized suit that consists of boots, hood, coveralls, and gloves.

2 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 general quarters

18 Emergency alarms include A general, chemical, and attack alarms. B general, collision, and chemical alarms. C chemical, collision, and enemy attack alarms.

B general, collision, and chemical alarms.

5 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 General Quarters or there is a fire.

11 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 Investigators

15 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 To establish and maintain flood boundaries.

14 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 Class Bravo

4 Oxygen breathing apparatus, or self-contained breathing apparatus A SCUBA B OBS, SBA C Air mask D OBA, SCBA

D OBA, SCBA

7 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 Water fog