Damage Controlman (DC) A School Test 3 Practice

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• Which unit is used on high-range RADIAC scales to indicate exposure?
• How do you extinguish a class Bravo fire in an engine room?
• Which person is responsible for guiding personnel through the Decontamination Station?
• Who decides to halt flood operations during a fire suppression effort?
• Who has the authority to determine when flooding operations should stop?
• Which approach is used to generate steam during a fire attack?
• Which phrase best describes the principles of investigation?
• During a preliminary investigation of suspected damage, what is the required action?
• For Class Charlie fires, which extinguishing approach is described as the primary method in the material?
• What unique toxic gas test must be conducted for Class Bravo fires?
• What is the primary cause of underwater battle damage?
• How many personnel are required to adequately man a decontamination station?
• Which area serves as the location for removal and collection of battle dress items before reentry to the ship?
• What is the most dangerous chemical agent?
• Which survey is performed ASAP after a liquid-agent attack to determine contamination at topside stations?
• If the hinge washers are damaged, what should be done?
• Low-velocity water can be used from how many feet away from energized electrical equipment?
• A gasket hatch showing a permanent groove in silicone gasket greater than 1/8 inch indicates what condition?
• During the attack, how often is the chemical survey performed per foot below the waterline?
• If air is drawn into the hull after a torpedo strike, what hazard is most likely present?
• Which survey is intended to identify and mark the boundaries of contaminated areas when time permits?
• At MOPP level 2, which paper is posted?
• What is the best immediate action when you identify a ruptured pipe?
• What removes smoke and heat from the smoke control zone between the inner smoke boundary and outer smoke boundary prior to extinguishing the fire, to aid firefighting efforts and reduce smoke spread in the ship?
• What are the three visual indications of flooding?
• How many days is the filter on the M50 mask good for in an uncontaminated area?
• If Hydrogen Fluoride (HFP) is discharged in a space, what gas must you test for?
• Which statement accurately describes the smoke control zone during firefighting?
• A radiation exposure dose delivered within a single 24 hour period or less is known as?
• How often is the chalk test performed?
• Which item is not in an investigator kit?
• Any dose less than 10 rads will be displayed as
• If a permanent groove in the silicone gasket greater than 1/8 inch is found, what is indicated?
• What is a disadvantage of using narrow angle fog while fighting fire?
• Which fire attack method is designed to distribute water or agent to create a stream from a distance?
• The chalk test line on gasket hatch should be continuous; a non-continuous line indicates which condition?
• In a flood response at a door, which action is recommended?
• During the chalk test, if the door is not centered from top to bottom, what is the likely cause?
• Which type of radiation is the most dangerous due to penetrating power?
• What is the preferred method of attack when fighting fires?
• Unit of measurement used on scales that measure low levels of radiation?
• How should individually dogged doors be opened?
• To dewater a compartment, which option is used?
• Which item is used to wipe chalk residue off the knife edge after testing?
• What are the two basic methods for controlling flooding?
• If you open an air test fitting and air is being sucked in, what is that an indication of?
• Radioactive material that is taken inside the body where it remains a hazard until it either decays or is eliminated by normal body function is known as?
• If direct attack is not possible on a Class Alpha fire, what method is used to apply extinguishing efforts?
• Biological hazard sign is indicated by which color and lettering?
• What is the primary fire extinguishing agent for Class Charlie fires?
• Gross external survey is conducted as time permits to locate and mark the boundaries of contaminated areas.
• What advantage does the M8 detector have over the M9 detector?
• Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when planning a shipboard fire attack?
• Emergency water activated repair patch (EWARP) comes in what sizes?
• Which fire suppression system is used to fight alpha fires?
• After completing your route of investigation, what is the next step?
• The G designation on hazard classifications refers to which type of agent?
• What color does the M8 indicator turn when blister agents are present?
• What is the permissible exposure limit for carbon monoxide (CO)?
• What angle on the vari nozzle is preferred for an indirect attack to allow for quick re-entry?
• What are the two general methods of repairing a hole?
• What is the standard ship oxidizer used in chemical decontamination?
• A rapid internal survey is conducted after a suspected chemical agent in which form?
• Chemical hazard sign is indicated by which color and lettering?
• During an indirect attack, which action should be performed?
• The H designation on hazard classifications refers to which type of agent?
• When rollover is observed during a fire operation, which action is appropriate?
• Which phrase correctly describes the units Roentgen and milliRoentgen in relation to radiation measurement?
• What is preferred to fighting fires on ship?
• What is the most dangerous type of chemical agent?
• Which equation expresses static head pressure per foot below the water surface?
• RADIAC stands for which four words?
• Which statement best distinguishes acute and chronic doses?
• What action is used to fight a Delta-fire?
• Which side should you start with when operating a watertight door?
• Radiological hazard sign is indicated by which color and lettering?
• What distance should you stand back when applying water fog on energized equipment?
• Sinkage of the ship on an even or near even keel is called what?
• What is the correct term for a pipe rupture where the pipe has completely separated?
• During a secondary investigation, what should be done?
• M8 paper detects which form of chemical agent?
• Which event is a primary cause of underwater battle damage?
• EWARP patch material cannot be used on ruptured pipes in which system?
• Which fitting is designed to resist direct impact of projectiles?
• If you are fighting a Class Alpha fire and cannot employ direct attack, what angle do you use?
• At what MOPP level is M8/M9 paper posted?
• Which statement about the JSLIST jacket and trousers is true regarding shelf life?
• Which two terms describe the two types of investigation?
• Wear life of JSLIST jacket and trousers?
• Which action should you take before patching to prevent further leakage?
• What is used for a class Charlie fire?
• Which term describes a hazardous condition caused by radioactive material that is inside the body?
• What ray travels 2-3 inches in the air and has low penetrating capabilities?
• During which MOPP level do you use M9?
• What does the M9 detector indicate?
• Which patch material cannot be used to isolate a ruptured pipe?
• What concentration of HTH is used for detconamination of the outside skin of the skip?
• What type of radiological survey is conducted to get accurate intensities and extent of contamination for specific area or the entire ship?
• Which items are the four components of the JSLIST?
• What toxic gases are associated with a Class Bravo fire?
• Periodic monitoring is used to detect the arrival of chemical agents in what form?
• Unit of measurement commonly used on high range RADIAC scales?
• Which attack method uses fog to distribute water and generate a broad spray from a safer location?
• At a flooding scene, a spring door is leaking water. What action should you take to secure the flooding?
• Which action should be taken first when you locate a ruptured pipe?
• Which monitoring action is performed in select spaces during a chemical attack to assess internal vapor hazards?
• What ray has the highest penetration capability?
• During chalk testing of the gasket hatch, if the line is not continuous, what is wrong?
• Which equipment is used to dewater when firemain service is unavailable?
• In uncontaminated area, wear life of JSLIST?
• What is the equation for static head pressure?
• What are two types of investigation?
• Which are the three types of radiation?
• What is the correct decontamination station staffing configuration as described?
• Which investigation type follows the initial one?
• A radiation exposure dose delivered within a period greater than 24 hours duration is known as?
• How many minutes will HHA provide presumptive identification of a BW agent?
• Which device provides presumptive identification of biological warfare agents within minutes?
• Oxygen must be between what percent?
• What are the components of the JSLIST?
• Which patch option is used when a pipe is fully isolated?
• What agent makes the M8 detector turn red?
• Which role is responsible for directing personnel through the Decontamination Station?
• Combustible gases concentration must be less than what percent?
• What kind of attack uses steam to fight a fire?
• Which statement describes the two types of investigation?
• Which instrument has a measurement range from background to 1000 R/h?
• In an indicator that turns red under stress, what color is observed?
• What is the primary purpose of dewatering a flooded area?
• Fire and rollover fires on overhead, what nozzle technique is used?
• A ruptured pipe with no protruding edges is described as which type?
• What is the equation for inward pressure?
• Which agent is used for Bravo-class fires, according to standard suppression methods?
• Where should the square butt joint be when reinstalling the silicone gasket?
• Which of the following is NOT a visual indication of flooding?
• If personnel report skin burns after exposure to radiation, what type of radiation is most likely involved?
• What is the acronym for the standard ship oxidizer used for chemical decontamination?
• If the permissible exposure limit (PEL) is above 10%, what must you do?
• Active desmoking is used to achieve which objective?
• Which sequence of actions is recommended when a ruptured pipe is found?
• Which of the following is a direct attack type?
• During chalk testing, if you notice the gasket line is not continuous and there is a break at the corner, what should you do?
• You are investigating a ship hit by a torpedo and air is being sucked in, what is happening?
• JSLIST has a wear life of
• Which agent is used to fight Charlie-class fires?
• Which radiation type travels thousands of yards with high penetration capability?
• What is the outer glove protection made of for the JSLIST glove set?
• What toxic gas test must be performed if Halon/ Heptafluoropropane has been discharged into the compartment?
• What color smoke is produced by Class C fire?
• Which approach involves attacking through the compartment opening when you have access to the space but cannot reach the seat of the fire directly?
• When planning an attack on shipboard fire, which factors must be considered?
• What percent solution of HTH if it is in short supply?
• Which fire class is extinguished with CO2?
• Which of the following is not listed as a flood condition in the material?
• When you find a ruptured pipe, what action should you take?
• Which term describes securing or isolating the root of the problem?
• In the described material, which fire class is noted to be addressed with fog attack as the primary extinguishing approach?
• Which patch can only be applied to a pipe that is fully isolated?
• On-station monitoring is performed during an attack to determine if there is a vapor hazard inside the ship. When is this monitoring performed?
• Which unit is commonly displayed on high-range RADIAC scales to express exposure?
• For a low-velocity fog attack, what is the recommended stand-off distance and spray angle?
• Which statement about the decontamination station personnel is correct?
• You are fighting a Class Alpha fire in the berthing. Direct access to seat of fire is unavailable but you still have access to the compartment. What is the method of attack you use?
• If you notice a small tear in one of the JSLIST components, what do you do?
• What is the max time for FFE due to heat stress?
• For a ruptured potable water pipe, which patch cannot be used?
• What is the shelf life for the jacket and trousers in a sealed bag?
• What type of pipe rupture has no protruding edges and is located on a curved section of a pipe?
• An increased list can be caused by the weight of water in a flooded compartment. What is the resulting condition?
• What action do you take prior to pipe patching?
• If the direct fire area cannot be entered, which attack should responders use?
• For fresh-air entry (FFE) operations, what is the maximum duration under heat stress?
• What is the color of the M9 test when a chemical agent is present?
• Which item is NOT part of the JSLIST components?
• What material is used to wipe clean the knife edge and silicone gasket after performing the chalk test?
• Which description best identifies an internal hazard?
• You notice the joiner door takes 12 seconds to fully close. What action do you take?
• What term describes preventing the fire from progressing by isolating the source?
• What concentration of HTH is used to clean the gas mask lens?
• In uncontaminated area, wear time for JSLIST is?
• What is the term for the loss of transverse stability that can lead to capsizing?
• What percent solution of calcium hypochlorite and detergent in sea water is used?
• If you encounter an individually dogged door and believe there is flooding on the other side, which opening method is specified?
• Which term is listed as a type of investigation?
• What is the lowest range that will show on the IM-270/PD dosimeter?
• When a quick acting lever shows discrepancies during inspection, what is the correct action?
• What is the preferred method for dewatering?
• What term describes the sinking of the ship from an even keel to a near-even keel?
• If you open an air test fitting and air is escaping, what is that an indication of?
• A ruptured pipe with protruding edges is described as what?
• Before patching a ruptured pipe, the section should be isolated. True or false?
• A rapid external survey after an attack with a liquid agent is intended to determine contamination at vital topside stations. What area is assessed?
• What percentage of solution is used in the boot wash?
• In a Class Bravo fire scenario with HFP equipment, what is the specific toxic gas mentioned?
• Why should you open a watertight scuttle from the side?
• What is an indication of secondary damage?
• When inspecting the quick acting lever, what should you do if you find discrepancies?
• What is the permissible exposure limit for hydrogen chloride (HCL)?
• What is the minimum and maximum time a door can close?
• If a compartment is intact and not completely flooded, this condition is called?
• You are fighting a Class Alpha fire in the berthing and see a fire but cannot enter the space. What type of method do you use to fight the fire?
• What color smoke is produced by Class B fire?
• What does the IM-270/PD dosimeter measure?
• What must be taken into consideration when using portable eductors for dewatering?
• What kind of flooding occurs when a compartment floods from the deck to overhead?
• What type of chemical survey is conducted during an attack?
• For an accurate reading, which survey type is recommended?
• Which agent is used for class Charlie fires?
• Periodic monitoring is used for detecting the arrival of chemical agents in which form?
• What is the disadvantage of using a wide-angle pattern on a fixed firefighting system?
• A ruptured pipe with protruding edges is described as which type?
• How many days protection does the MCU-2/P cannister provide in a contaminated environment?
• What is the disadvantage of shooting a solid stream at a fire?
• A rupture on a straight pipe with no protruding edges is called what?
• What solution of HTH is used to clean the gas mask lens?
• What do blood agents look like on the skin?
• What do you use to remove paint, debris or material from the knife edge?
• Compared to M9, what is true about M8?
• Most effective tactic for combating Class D fire?
• Reported compartment flooding due to damaged firemain down, what can't you use?
• Which adjustment loosens pressure and enables the door to close faster?
• Which fire attack method is used when entry into the burning area cannot safely be made, but you still must apply extinguishing agents?
• In contaminated areas, wear life of JSLIST?
• What makes up the JSLIST chemical protective glove set?
• Which factor should be considered when using portable eductors for dewatering?
• What unit of measurement is used on scales that measure low levels of radiation?
• Which statement best describes the IM-270/PD dosimeter's range feature?
• What does MULOs stand for in the JSLIST components?
• What is the dosimeter's dynamic range?
• When conducting a direct attack on a fire, the three types are?
• Which oxygen range is correct for safety operations?
• Which concentration is used for decontamination using calcium hypochlorite and detergent in sea water?
• M9 deployment is associated with which MOPP level?
• In an engine room Class Bravo fire using HFP, what specific gas might be produced?
• Which action is used to combat a Delta-fire?
• The Roentgen (R) unit is used to measure which type of exposure?
• Which item is NOT part of the JSLIST protective ensemble?
• A Class Bravo Fire has been reported. What extinguishing agents are preferred?
• What are the two types of investigating?
• Which action should you take after discovering a ruptured pipe to control damage?
• What does the acronym MOPP stand for?
• In cleaning contaminations on a ship, what is the recommended order?
• Which action is appropriate when a Class Bravo toxic gas release is detected?
• In a system monitoring a critical condition, the indicator color changes to which color?
• What is a clear indication of secondary damage in a connected system?
• What do you do during an indirect attack?
• EWARP is an acronym that stands for which of the following phrases?
• Hydrocarbons are typical of which fire class?
• You are investigating a watertight door, how do you open it?
• Which action should you take to loosen pressure and close the door faster?
• If Class Alpha cannot enter due to extreme heat but can operate from the doorway, what type of attack are they performing?
• What are the principles of investigation?
• The smoke control zone boundaries are defined by which boundaries?
• What do you use to remove paint or debris from the silicone gasket?
• What would your initial action be if you found a ruptured pipe?
• What is the main disadvantage of a narrow-angle spray pattern?
• Which action is recommended when a toxic gas unique to Class Bravo fires is encountered?
• Which agent is used to fight Bravo-class fires?
• What does RADIAC stand for?
• Which clock-face fitting is designed to resist direct projectile impact?
• In response to a flood scene involving a spring door, which action should you take?
• Before attempting to secure a pipe, what calculation should you perform?
• How many components make up the JSLIST?
• What is the phrase used for the equation of inward pressure?
• If you see rollover occurring, what actions do you take?
• What kind of pipe rupture occurs when the pipe has completely separated?
• AN/PDQ-1 measurement range is
• If the firemain is not available, what must you consider before selecting dewatering equipment?
• What color does the M9 test turn for a chemical agent?