Synergy Quiz Bsc Welcome to your Synergy Quiz Bsc Name Email Phone Number 1. A fuel tank on a barge has been certified by a marine chemist as being "Safe for Men" and "Safe for fire." This condition may change if___________. the ambient temperature changes a product leaks into the certified tank muck, sludge, or scale in the tank give off additional vapors all of the above 2. In the event of an exhaust duct fire, most dry chemical and carbon dioxide, galley range, fixed extinguishing systems areautomatically activated through the action of a stainless steel cable, spring and a fusible link stack switch thermostat pyrostat 3. Which of the listed fire extinguishing agents would be suitable for use on an oil fire, but dangerous on an electrical fire? CO2 Water fog Halon Dry chemical 4. The horizontal fore and aft movement of a vessel is called yaw sway heave surge 5. Which of the following conditions will allow for a work vest to be substituted for a lifejacket in the total count of the required lifesaving gear? When it is approved by the Master When working near or over the water When stowed away from the ring buoys A work vest may never be counted as a lifejacket 6. What safety information can be found in the fire control plan that is posted or available in booklet form on your ship? Location of fire doors Location of the remote means of stopping fans Particulars of the fire detecting system All of the above. 7. When involved in fighting a fire aboard a ship with an aluminum superstructure, it is important to remember that aluminum structures exposed to the high heat generate poisonous fumes are more susceptible to collapse than steel structures are susceptible to spontaneous ignition all of the above 8. The fire protection provided for the propulsion motor and generator of a diesel electric drive vessel is usually a fixed foam extinguisher fixed CO2 system steam smothering system carbon tetrachloride extinguishing system 9. The most common cooling agent used for fighting fires on tank vessels is carbon dioxide flue gas water steam smothering 10. A disadvantage of using CO2 for firefighting is that the CO2 does not cool the fire the cylinders are regulated pressure vessels they are not effective on class "B" fires they are not effective on class "C" fires 11. Approved buoyant work vests may be carried aboard tank vessels and shall be worn by crew members when working near or over the water under unfavorable working conditions under the supervision and control of designated ship's officers as substitutes for the approved life preservers during routine drills, weather permitting, when a vessel is moored pierside all of the above 12. According to Regulations , all merchant vessels are required to have muster lists and are to be posted on the navigating bridge in the engine room in the crew accomodation spaces all of the above 13. When required to work where there may be explosive gases, you should use tools which are approved by the Coast Guard high carbon steel fixed with a ferrous cover nonsparking 14. The vertical motion of a floating vessel is known as surge sway heave pitch 15. An acceptable method of dealing with accumulated oil found in the pump room bilges is to transfer the oil to the sea chest pump the oil into the slop tanks discharge the oil over the side on an outgoing tide pump the oil into a clean ballast tank 16. Personnel who are moving or handling material aboard ship should NOT follow which of the listed practices? Signaling that all personnel are clear before lifting or lowering material. Examining material for sharp edges or protruding points before handling. Closing, tagging, or securing valves that permit entrance of steam, water, or air into a fitting or other equipment. Throwing materials from high places to the deck. 17. Halon extinguishers used on a class "C" fire should be directed at the base of the equipment top of the equipment power source source of the fire 18. When taking tank soundings , coating the tape with chalk helps to better identify the correct reading show the depth of any water in an oil tank make the tape roll easier reduce possibility of sparks
