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Safety - USCG Exam Questions

Firefighting, lifesaving appliances and survival craft, emergency procedures, first aid, and pollution prevention regulations.

Every question below is a real U.S. Coast Guard exam question with four choices. Answer one and the correct choice is revealed instantly, with the USCG reference and illustration where the question uses one.

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Questions 801–900 of 3,245 · page 9 of 33

  1. #897 After putting on a self-contained breathing apparatus, you open the air supply and hear a continuous ringing of a bell. What does this mean?
  2. #898 When the bypass valve of a self-contained breathing apparatus is opened, the mainline valve should be __________.
  3. #899 When the bypass valve of a self-contained breathing device is opened, the air flows __________.
  4. #900 When the mainline valve of a self-contained breathing apparatus is open, the bypass valve should be __________.
  5. #901 The bypass valve on a self-contained breathing device should be opened if __________.
  6. #902 The rated operating time of a self-contained breathing device may be reduced in actual use because of __________.
  7. #903 The self-contained breathing device should not be used in which situation?
  8. #904 Where on your vessel shall the recharge for each self-contained breathing apparatus be carried?
  9. #905 A 2,000 GT tankship is required to carry __________.
  10. #906 You are tending the lifeline of a person who has entered a compartment wearing a breathing apparatus. How many tugs of the lifeline mean "Are you all...
  11. #907 You are wearing a breathing apparatus inside a tank. How many tugs on the lifeline should you give to indicate that you are advancing?
  12. #908 You are wearing a breathing apparatus inside a tank. How many tugs on the lifeline indicate that you are all right?
  13. #909 You are tending the lifeline of a man who entered a tank using a breathing apparatus. How many tugs on the lifeline indicate that the man should come...
  14. #910 You are tending the lifeline of a man who entered a compartment using a breathing apparatus. How many tugs on the lifeline indicate the man should bac...
  15. #911 You are tending the lifeline of a man who entered a compartment using a breathing apparatus. How many tugs on the lifeline indicate the man should adv...
  16. #912 You are wearing a breathing apparatus inside a tank. How many tugs on the lifeline should you give to indicate that you need help?
  17. #913 Each fireman's outfit and its spare equipment on a tankship must be stowed in a(n) __________.
  18. #914 What is the minimum period of time that the air supply for a self-contained breathing apparatus required to last?
  19. #915 In illustration D039SA below, what two fire control plan symbols designate the directional means of escape? illustration
  20. #916 In illustration D039SA below, a complete recharge for a self-contained breathing apparatus can be found in what location designated by this symbol on... illustration
  21. #917 You are part of a search team and have been told that the wiper was last sighted next to the fire pump (s) in the lower engine room. Utilizing illustr... illustration
  22. #918 Which fire control plan symbol in illustration D039SA below represents the agent or device best suited for extinguishing a class "A" fire? illustration
  23. #919 Your vessel has suffered a casualty and is in danger of sinking. The Master orders abandon ship but a crew member is missing. You have located the cre... illustration
  24. #920 In what location MUST a duplicate fire control plan be located?
  25. #921 You are on the second deck in the main machinery space. Utilizing illustration D037SA below what emergency equipment, if any, is located at frame 107? illustration
  26. #922 In the view of the bridge deck on the fire control plan shown in illustration D035SA below, what is represented by the symbol on the aft bulkhead, por... illustration
  27. #923 You are being directed to a fire in the lower engine room, portside, frame 127. Utilizing illustration D038SA below, what machinery is found in that e... illustration
  28. #924 You must evacuate crewmembers from a space filling with smoke. In illustration D039SA below what fire control plan symbol designates the primary means... illustration
  29. #925 In illustration D036SA below, what does the solid arrow in the Crew Mess represent on the Fire Control Plans? illustration
  30. #926 In illustration D039SA below, which fire control plan symbol(s) represents the agent or device best suited for extinguishing a class "B" fire? illustration
  31. #927 In illustration D035SA below, viewing the bridge level of your vessel's fire control plan, what do the two symbols within the machinery casing represe... illustration
  32. #928 You are on the second deck of the engine room between frames 92 thru105 and the space is filling up with smoke. Utilizing illustration D037SA below, w... illustration
  33. #929 In illustration D039SA below, which fire control plan symbol represents the agent or device best suited for extinguishing a class "C" fire? illustration
  34. #930 In illustration D039SA below the location of a spare set of fire control plans on board the vessel is designated by what approved symbol? illustration
  35. #931 As seen in illustration D035SA below, when the remote push button located in the wheelhouse, starboard side, frame 122, is actuated, what is the resul... illustration
  36. #932 There is an out of control fire on the Auxiliary Machinery Flat. Utilizing illustration D037SA below, what fixed extinguishing system in that space wo... illustration
  37. #933 Utilizing illustration D038SA below of the fire control plan of the lower engine room, what does the arrow between frames 135 and 140 represent? illustration
  38. #935 Utilizing illustration D038SA below a view of a vessel fire control plan, how many spaces are protected by a fixed CO2 extinguishing system? illustration
  39. #936 Utilizing illustration D035SA below, the Master has ordered you to pull the remote ventilation shut down, where is it found? illustration
  40. #937 In illustration D039SA below, which Fire Control Plan symbol(s) represent part of the vessel's ventilation system? illustration
  41. #938 In illustration D039SA below, which fire control plan symbol designates a space or compartment protected by Halon 1301? illustration
  42. #939 In illustration D039SA below, the halon room with the main battery of Halon 1301 bottles is designated by which symbol on the fire control plans? illustration
  43. #940 Using the vessel fire control plan in illustration D036SA below, what emergency equipment is located in the scullery? illustration
  44. #941 In illustration D039SA below, what is the fire control plan symbol represented by number (7)? illustration
  45. #942 A vessel's fire control plan shall be __________.
  46. #943 In illustration D039SA below, what is the fire control plan symbol represented by number (16)? illustration
  47. #944 In illustration D039SA below, what is the fire control plan symbol represented by number (56)? illustration
  48. #945 You are part of a team to overhaul a fire that was just extinguished in the crew lounge. Using the fire control plan in illustration D036SA below, her... illustration
  49. #946 In illustration D039SA below, what is the fire control plan symbol represented by number (39)? illustration
  50. #947 In illustration D039SA below, what is the fire control plan symbol represented by number (64)? illustration
  51. #948 In illustration D039SA below, what is the fire control plan symbol represented by number (30)? illustration
  52. #949 In addition to the official language of the flag state, the Fire Control Plan must also be translated into English or _________.
  53. #950 You must evacuate crewmembers from a space filling with smoke. The primary means of escape is blocked by the fire. What fire control plan symbol, in i... illustration
  54. #951 On the fire control plans, in illustration D039SA below, the CO2 bottle room is designated by which symbol? illustration
  55. #952 On fire control plans, in illustration D039SA, the dry chemical releasing station is designated by which symbol? illustration
  56. #953 On international voyages, tank ships of 500 gross tons or more, are required to have facilities to enable a connection on each side of the ship for wh... illustration
  57. #954 Symbol number (51) in illustration D039SA below is found all throughout the ship. What fire control equipment does this symbol represent? illustration
  58. #955 As seen in illustration D039SA below, a locker with additional breathing apparatuses can be found in what location designated by this symbol on the sh... illustration
  59. #956 As seen in illustration D039SA below a locker with additional protective clothing can be found in what location designated by this symbol on the ship'... illustration
  60. #957 In illustration D039SA below, what is the fire control plan symbol represented by number (67)? illustration
  61. #958 In illustration D039SA below, what is the fire control plan symbol represented by number (37)? illustration
  62. #959 On the vessel's fire control plan, as seen in illustration D039SA below, which symbol helps to control the spread of fire? illustration
  63. #960 On the vessel's fire control plan, as seen in illustration D039SA below, which symbol represents a fire damper? illustration
  64. #961 Which fire control plan symbol, in illustration D039SA below, represents a dry chemical delivery method for small scale fires? illustration
  65. #962 In illustration D039SA below, which Fire Control Plan symbol represents an international shore connection? illustration
  66. #963 In illustration D039SA below, which Fire Control Plan symbol represents a push button for a fire alarm? illustration
  67. #964 Which piece(s) of equipment represented by the Fire Control Plan symbols in illustration D039SA below, can be found on the exterior of the vessel? illustration
  68. #965 In illustration D039SA below, which Fire Control Plan symbol represents a fire alarm panel? illustration
  69. #966 In illustration D039SA below, which Fire Control Plan symbol represents a space protected by foam? illustration
  70. #967 As seen in illustration D039SA below a complete set of spare batteries for a fireman's outfit can be found in what location designated by this symbol... illustration
  71. #968 In illustration D039SA below, which Fire Control Plan symbol represents a fire pump? illustration
  72. #969 In illustration D039SA below, which Fire Control Plan symbol represents a heat detector? illustration
  73. #970 In illustration D039SA below, which Fire Control Plan symbol represents an emergency fire pump? illustration
  74. #971 In illustration D039SA below, which Fire Control Plan symbol represents a fire station? illustration
  75. #972 In illustration D039SA below, which Fire Control Plan symbol represents the direction of primary means of escape? illustration
  76. #973 In illustration D039SA below, which Fire Control Plan symbol represents an emergency generator? illustration
  77. #974 In illustration D039SA below, which Fire Control Plan symbol does NOT contain personal protective equipment? illustration
  78. #975 In illustration D039SA below, which Fire Control Plan symbol represents a bilge pump? illustration
  79. #976 In illustration D039SA below, which Fire Control Plan symbol represents the best means to extinguish a Class Alpha fire? illustration
  80. #977 In illustration D039SA below, which Fire Control Plan symbol represents the best means to extinguish a LARGE Class Bravo fire? illustration
  81. #978 In illustration D039SA below, which Fire Control Plan symbol represents a fire main with fire valves? illustration
  82. #979 In illustration D039SA below, which Fire Control Plan symbol represents equipment NOT to be found immediately outside the engine room? illustration
  83. #980 In illustration D039SA below, which Fire Control Plan symbol represents equipment that is MOST likely to be found in the ship's galley? illustration
  84. #982 In illustration D039SA below, which Fire Control Plan symbol is not part of the ship's foam system? illustration
  85. #983 In illustration D039SA below, which Fire Control Plan symbol signifies equipment you would use if your fire pump(s) failed? illustration
  86. #984 The vessel's fire control plan is laid out on which of the following type of plan?
  87. #985 Which type of plan is used to outline the vessel's fire fighting arrangement within the fire control plan?
  88. #986 Besides general arrangement plans, what other mediums may be utilized to provide fire control details to officers during fire and emergencies?
  89. #987 Which organization reviews and approves a vessel's fire control plan?
  90. #988 The symbols for fire control plans are approved by which organization?
  91. #989 Which of the following is NOT identified on the vessel's fire control plan?
  92. #990 Which of the following is NOT identified on the vessel's fire control plan?
  93. #991 Which of the following is NOT required to be part of a vessel's Fire Control Plan?
  94. #992 On the vessel's Fire Control Plan, all parts of the fire main are listed EXCEPT?
  95. #993 The Fire Control Plan must contain detailed information on which of the following systems?
  96. #994 On the vessel's Fire Control Plan, all parts of a fixed fire suppression system are listed EXCEPT?
  97. #995 Which of the following is not required to be included on Fire Control Plans?
  98. #996 What is the purpose of a fire control plan aboard passenger ships?
  99. #997 All electrical appliances aboard a vessel should be grounded to __________.
  100. #998 If one hydraulic pump of an electro-hydraulic steering unit fails, the vessel's steering can initially be maintained by activating which of the follow...

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