BECC Mod 4 Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+ (Already Passed)
The Fireman System originates below the waterline with the __________. - Answers Sea Chest
Which valve is the last valve you open before putting the pump on line and the first valve you will shut
when securing the pump? - Answers Fire Pump Discharge Valve
What valves are used to isolate system components? - Answers Cutout, Discharge, and Cross Connect
Valves
Gate, Ball, Globe (Pump Discharge), or High Performance butterfly valves are considered
________________. - Answers Cutout Valves
For which monitoring method must the assigned watchstander notify DCC that the fire pump is aligned
for operation? - Answers Local
Secondary, or alternate fireman monitoring is conducted from the Damage Control Deck, or under
emergency conditions at the _________. - Answers Pump
Which methods are used to control fire pump or firemain valve operations? - Answers Remote, Local,
and Automatic
Relief valves protect the fireman system from over-pressurization by relieving pressure at approximately
_____ PSIG above the firemain design pressure. - Answers 50
Where is a coupling guard installed on the fire pump? - Answers Over the rotating shaft
Which pipe runs fore-to-aft of the ship and carries the firemain water? - Answers Main
The _________ firemain system uses a main that extends forward and aft on the damage control deck. -
Answers Single
Which firemain system consists of two single fore-and-aft, cross connected mains? - Answers Horizontal
loop
In the vertical offset loop firemain system, the two mains are separated __________________. -
Answers Vertically & Horizontally
The composite firemain system consists of ___________________ installed on the damage control deck
and separated athwartships. - Answers two mains
When a loss of firemain occurs, audible and visual alarms are received where? - Answers At DCC
After rigging a jumper hose, you can restore the firemain system by... - Answers Consulting your ship's
EOSS for starting a fire pump; Notify the watchstander to investigate and report the cause of the loss of
firemain; Inform the EDO/EOOW of the investigation results and take appropriate actions.
, What are possible causes for a loss of firemain pressure? - Answers -Clogged sea water strainer
-Insufficient fire pump for the demand
-Normal wear and tear
- Loss of power
-Clogged pump suction valve
What are the valid affects on the firemain system when you are addressing a failed fire pump? - Answers
-Chilled water and electronic cooling systems will not function at 100 percent or will fail to operate
correctly.
-The system may not be able to deliver adequate firemain pressure for other fire fighting equipment.
-The compartment sprinkler system will lack adequate pressure for suppression.
You have finished rigging the jumper hose, to whom do you report that information? - Answers Damage
Control Central
The main drainage system is used for dewatering _________ machinery spaces. - Answers Main
The secondary drainage system is used for dewatering spaces _____________ of the machinery
compartments. - Answers Forward & aft
Special drainage systems are used for _______________ space. - Answers Sanitation & ammunition
What are the different types of pumps that are used to create power flow? - Answers Electrical, steam,
internal combustion, and water driven
Which components are used in drainage system? - Answers Valves, piping, and pumps
The ______ must give permission for eductor operations while inport. - Answers EDO
What step-by-step procedure must be consulted to align an eductor for proper operation? - Answers
EOSS
_________________ prohibits the discharge of oil into inland or coastal waters. - Answers Federal law
What person must give permission for eductor operations while underway? - Answers EOOW
Once the space has been dewatered, and the eductor is secured, ensure thr space has adequate
__________ before personnel can enter. - Answers Oxygen
Which of the following statements apply to the secondary drainage system? - Answers It is independent
of the main drainage system
What category of drainage systems are gravity drains? - Answers Special drainage system
The Fireman System originates below the waterline with the __________. - Answers Sea Chest
Which valve is the last valve you open before putting the pump on line and the first valve you will shut
when securing the pump? - Answers Fire Pump Discharge Valve
What valves are used to isolate system components? - Answers Cutout, Discharge, and Cross Connect
Valves
Gate, Ball, Globe (Pump Discharge), or High Performance butterfly valves are considered
________________. - Answers Cutout Valves
For which monitoring method must the assigned watchstander notify DCC that the fire pump is aligned
for operation? - Answers Local
Secondary, or alternate fireman monitoring is conducted from the Damage Control Deck, or under
emergency conditions at the _________. - Answers Pump
Which methods are used to control fire pump or firemain valve operations? - Answers Remote, Local,
and Automatic
Relief valves protect the fireman system from over-pressurization by relieving pressure at approximately
_____ PSIG above the firemain design pressure. - Answers 50
Where is a coupling guard installed on the fire pump? - Answers Over the rotating shaft
Which pipe runs fore-to-aft of the ship and carries the firemain water? - Answers Main
The _________ firemain system uses a main that extends forward and aft on the damage control deck. -
Answers Single
Which firemain system consists of two single fore-and-aft, cross connected mains? - Answers Horizontal
loop
In the vertical offset loop firemain system, the two mains are separated __________________. -
Answers Vertically & Horizontally
The composite firemain system consists of ___________________ installed on the damage control deck
and separated athwartships. - Answers two mains
When a loss of firemain occurs, audible and visual alarms are received where? - Answers At DCC
After rigging a jumper hose, you can restore the firemain system by... - Answers Consulting your ship's
EOSS for starting a fire pump; Notify the watchstander to investigate and report the cause of the loss of
firemain; Inform the EDO/EOOW of the investigation results and take appropriate actions.
, What are possible causes for a loss of firemain pressure? - Answers -Clogged sea water strainer
-Insufficient fire pump for the demand
-Normal wear and tear
- Loss of power
-Clogged pump suction valve
What are the valid affects on the firemain system when you are addressing a failed fire pump? - Answers
-Chilled water and electronic cooling systems will not function at 100 percent or will fail to operate
correctly.
-The system may not be able to deliver adequate firemain pressure for other fire fighting equipment.
-The compartment sprinkler system will lack adequate pressure for suppression.
You have finished rigging the jumper hose, to whom do you report that information? - Answers Damage
Control Central
The main drainage system is used for dewatering _________ machinery spaces. - Answers Main
The secondary drainage system is used for dewatering spaces _____________ of the machinery
compartments. - Answers Forward & aft
Special drainage systems are used for _______________ space. - Answers Sanitation & ammunition
What are the different types of pumps that are used to create power flow? - Answers Electrical, steam,
internal combustion, and water driven
Which components are used in drainage system? - Answers Valves, piping, and pumps
The ______ must give permission for eductor operations while inport. - Answers EDO
What step-by-step procedure must be consulted to align an eductor for proper operation? - Answers
EOSS
_________________ prohibits the discharge of oil into inland or coastal waters. - Answers Federal law
What person must give permission for eductor operations while underway? - Answers EOOW
Once the space has been dewatered, and the eductor is secured, ensure thr space has adequate
__________ before personnel can enter. - Answers Oxygen
Which of the following statements apply to the secondary drainage system? - Answers It is independent
of the main drainage system
What category of drainage systems are gravity drains? - Answers Special drainage system
