BECC Mod 4 study set practice questions and answers

BECC Mod 4 study set practice questions and answers The Fireman System originates below the waterline with the __________. - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Fire Pump Discharge Valve What valves are used to isolate system components? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Cutout, Discharge, and Cross Connect Valves Gate, Ball, Globe (Pump Discharge), or High Performance butterfly valves are considered ________________. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Cutout Valves For which monitoring method must the assigned watchstander notify DCC that the fire pump is aligned for operation? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Local Secondary, or alternate fireman monitoring is conducted from the Damage Control Deck, or under emergency conditions at the _________. - CORRECT ANSWERSPump Which methods are used to control fire pump or firemain valve operations? - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT ANSWERS-50 Where is a coupling guard installed on the fire pump? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Over the rotating shaft Which pipe runs fore-to-aft of the ship and carries the firemain water? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Main The _________ firemain system uses a main that extends forward and aft on the damage control deck. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Single Which firemain system consists of two single fore-and-aft, cross connected mains? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Horizontal loop In the vertical offset loop firemain system, the two mains are separated __________________. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Vertically & Horizontally The composite firemain system consists of ___________________ installed on the damage control deck and separated athwartships. - CORRECT ANSWERS-two mains When a loss of firemain occurs, audible and visual alarms are received where? - CORRECT ANSWERS-At DCC After rigging a jumper hose, you can restore the firemain system by... - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Damage Control Central The main drainage system is used for dewatering _________ machinery spaces. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Main The secondary drainage system is used for dewatering spaces _____________ of the machinery compartments. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Forward & aft Special drainage systems are used for _______________ space. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Sanitation & ammunition What are the different types of pumps that are used to create power flow? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Electrical, steam, internal combustion,