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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
- From far to near: rocket, then flare.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2016 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 31 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2016 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Modelo B · question 32 Official paper · Official answer key
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