Question 636 Deck General

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The signal man has both arms extended out, palms down, and is moving his arms back and forth. This is the signal for _______________.

A swing right
B keep lifting
C swing left
D emergency stop
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) emergency stop. The signal of both arms extended out, palms down, and moving back and forth is the standard emergency stop signal used in maritime operations. This signal indicates that all activities must cease immediately for safety reasons. The other answer choices do not accurately describe this specific hand signal.

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