Question 629 Deck Safety

The correct answer is D) All of the above. Fire can be spread by convection, conduction of heat to adjacent surfaces, and direct radiation. These are the three primary modes of heat transfer that can allow a fire to spread from one area to another. Convection transfers heat through the movement of hot gases, conduction transfers heat through direct contact with hot surfaces, and direct radiation heats nearby combustible materials without direct contact. Understanding these methods of fire spread is crucial for proper fire prevention and response on board vessels, which is a key part of the US Coast Guard Captain's License Examinations.