Question 301General Subjects - QMED

The correct answer is A) cycled at least once a day. When the danger of freezing exists, all steam-driven reciprocating pumps and deck equipment should be cycled at least once a day to prevent them from freezing up. This is a safety requirement to ensure that the equipment remains operational and ready for use in cold weather conditions. Cycling the equipment helps to circulate the fluid and prevent it from freezing, which could potentially lead to damage or failure of the equipment. The other options are incorrect because they do not meet the necessary frequency for cycling the equipment. Cycling the equipment once every 4 days or once a week would not be frequent enough to prevent freezing in cold weather conditions. Simply watching the equipment carefully while idled is also not an adequate measure to prevent freezing.