Question 964 Deck Safety

The correct answer is C) Halon. The Auxiliary Machinery Flat is a space that would typically be protected by a fixed Halon extinguishing system. Halon is an effective agent for extinguishing fires in machinery spaces, as it can rapidly suppress the fire without causing significant damage to the equipment. The Halon system is designed to quickly flood the space and deprive the fire of oxygen, effectively extinguishing the blaze. The other options, such as drenching (A) or water (B), would not be as effective in a machinery space, as they could potentially cause more damage to the equipment. CO2 (D) is also not the best choice, as it may not be as suitable for the specific fire scenario in the Auxiliary Machinery Flat.