Question 15Safety & Environmental - Assistant Engineer
70% to passYou notice smoke coming from an open laundry room doorway, which smells like electrical insulation. After activating the fire alarm, which of the following would be the lowest action priority?
AClose the door to the room.
BLocate the nearest CO2 or dry chemical extinguisher.
CSecure power to the washers and dryers.
DBreak out the nearest fire hose.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) Break out the nearest fire hose. This is the lowest priority action because the initial response should focus on containing the fire and cutting off its fuel source. Closing the door (A), locating a portable extinguisher (B), and securing power (C) are more immediate actions to take to limit the spread of the fire. Using a fire hose should be a last resort, as it requires more time and effort to set up compared to the other options. The hose should only be used if the fire cannot be quickly extinguished by other means. The other choices represent more practical and effective first steps in responding to the fire.
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