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¿Qué agente extintor debe excluirse, por peligroso, en la extinción de un incendio en la instalación eléctrica de una embarcación?Which extinguishing agent must be ruled out, as dangerous, for a fire in a boat’s electrical installation?

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Correct answer: d) Water.

Why it is correct

Water conducts electricity, so it is dangerous on an electrical fire.

Why the others are not

  • a) It does not conduct electricity.
  • b) It does not conduct electricity.
  • c) It does not conduct electricity, and it suits electrical equipment.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Ask what conducts electricity: water.

Where this question comes from

Regulations

Try it: Emergencies

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