DC Basic Questions
Q: Which phase does a Casualty Power Cable conductor having only one serving or one Braille marking indicate?
A. Phase A
B. Phase B
C. Phase C
D. Phase D
Reference: NSTM 079 Vol 3 Para 47.4.2.3.2
Q: AFFF provided at the nozzle is approximately ....... percent AFFF concentrate.
A: 6
Reference: NSTM 555 Para 4.10.1
Q: What are the three different sizes of Navy firefighting hoses?
A. 1 inch, 1-1/2 inch, and 2 inch
B. 1-1/2 inch, 1-3/4 inch, and 2 inch
C. 1-1/2 inch, 1-3/4 inch, and 2-1/2 inch
D. 2 inch, 2-1/2 inch, and 4 inch
Reference: NSTM 555 Para 4.4.1, 4.5.1, 4.5.1.1
Q: What is the 2JV supplementary circuit designated for?
A. Ballast control
B. Casualty communications
C. Engineering circuit
D. AFFF circuit
Reference: NSTM 079 Vol 2 Table 079-37-1
Q: What is the 7JZ circuit used for?
A. Casualty communications circuit
B. Fog foam circuit
C. Repair 5 to DC Central
D. Battle Dressing Station
Reference: NSTM 079 Vol 2 Table 079-37-1
Q: What is the mixing ratio for AFFF and water?
A. 94% AFFF and 6% Water
B. 6% AFFF and 94% Water
C. 50% AFFF and 50% Water
D. 25% AFFF and 75% Water
Reference: NSTM 555 Para 1.12.5
Q: True or False, PKP is the only agent that should be used to combat a Deep Fat Fryer fire?
A: False, AFFF and PKP
Reference: NSTM 555-8.4.4.1 and 555-8.4.4.2
Q: Air escaping from an air test fitting could be an indication of what kind of damage?
A. Fire
B. Flooding
C. Panting bulkhead
D. Sagging overhead
Reference: NSTM 079 Vol 2 Para 40.4.2.5.1
, Q: A 15-lb CO2 Extinguisher will last approximately ....... under continuous operation?
A: 40 seconds
Reference: NSTM 555 Para 4.2.3
Q: At what point would first aid personnel be allowed into a compartment, without PPE, where a fire has occurred?
A. Once the smoke is cleared
B. Once the repair electrician secures power
C. As long as the ventilation is on
D. After the Gas Free Engineer has certified the atmosphere is safe to breathe
Reference: NSTM 555 Para 7.10.3
Q: At which MOPP Level is the Counter Measure Wash Down (CMWD) System continuously activated?
A. I
B. II
C. III
D. IV
Reference: NSTM 470 Para 470-1.5.2 Table 470-1-3
Q: Auxiliary circuits are distinguished by an ....... prior to the circuit designation.
A. X
B. EX
C. AX
D. AU
Reference: NSTM 079 Vol 2 Para 37.1.5 Table 079-30-1
Q: Compartment Air Test fittings are normally classified as ....... fittings.
A: X-RAY
Reference: NSTM 079 Vol 2 Table 079-22-2
Q: How can fires spread between compartments?
A. Through steel bulkheads
B. Through open fittings such as cableways, doorways, pipe ways and vent
C. Through fuse boxes
D. Through decks
Reference: NSTM 555 Para 7.10.1
Q: True or False, An OCENCO EEBD operate for 10 minutes after it is activated?
A: True
Reference: NSTM 077 Para 3.4.3.1
Q: How many auto-injectors of Atropine and 2-PAM Chloride are issued to each person at the threat of a chemical
attack?
A. 2 Each
B. 3 Each
C. 4 Each
D. 5 Each
Reference: NSTM 470 Para 5.4.5
Q: How many feet of cable do the X-40J Reels normally have?
A. 50
B. 100
C. 150