Question 1896 Deck Safety

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The ceiling is _______________.

A material driven into seams or cracks to prevent leaking
B a wooden protection placed over the tank top
C the overhead in berthing compartments
D None of the above are correct
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) a wooden protection placed over the tank top. The ceiling refers to the wooden protection or covering placed over the tank top on a ship. This provides additional structural support and protection for the tank top. The other answer choices are incorrect: A) refers to caulking material used to seal seams and prevent leaks, not the ceiling. C) refers to the overhead or ceiling in berthing compartments, not the tank top. D) is not correct, as one of the options (B) is the right answer.

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