Question 5 of 30
Fixed CO2 systems would not be used on crew's quarters or:
A
the engine room
B
cargo holds
C
spaces open to the atmosphere
D
the paint locker
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: spaces open to the atmosphere.
Fixed CO2 systems work by displacing oxygen to smother a fire. They are ineffective and potentially dangerous in spaces open to the atmosphere, such as open decks or other unenclosed areas, as the CO2 would rapidly dissipate, failing to achieve the necessary concentration to extinguish the fire.