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Si nos encontramos en una balsa salvavidas y tenemos la posibilidad de que nos vean por medio de señales pirotécnicas, el uso de las señales será:If we are in a liferaft and may be seen by means of pyrotechnic signals, the signals will be used:

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Correct answer: c) First a parachute rocket and, once sighted, a hand flare

Why it is correct

The rocket reaches further and gets you seen. The hand flare helps pinpoint you close by.

Why the others are not

  • a) Smoke cannot be seen at night.
  • b) The longest-range signal goes first.
  • d) Each signal has its use.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. From far to near: rocket, then flare.

Where this question comes from

Regulations

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Pending instructor review. Machine translation, not reviewed.