Question 3316 Deck General

The correct answer is C) the smallest. Fire extinguishers used on MODUs (Mobile Offshore Drilling Units) are numbered by size, with Size I being the smallest and Size V being the largest. This sizing system is based on the fire extinguishing capacity of the extinguisher, with larger numbers indicating greater capacity and effectiveness. The Size I extinguisher is the smallest in this scale, while the larger sizes (II through V) have incrementally greater fire-fighting capabilities. The other options are incorrect because: A) the most effective would be the largest extinguisher (Size V), not the smallest; B) fire extinguishers are not limited to electrical fires only, they can be used for various fire types; and D) accessibility is not the primary factor in the Size I designation, it is the size/capacity of the extinguisher.