Question 16 of 30
You should be most concerned about a possible explosion or fire in fuel tanks:
A
A) During fueling when the fuel first strikes the tank bottom
B
B) During fueling when the fuel strikes fuel already in the tank
C
C) When underway as the fuel is moved by wave action
D
D) Shortly after fueling when fuel vapors gather
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: A) During fueling when the fuel first strikes the tank bottom.
Fueling operations pose the highest risk of static electricity discharge or spill ignition when the initial stream strikes the tank bottom, creating turbulence and vapor.