Question 222Safety & Environmental - Assistant Engineer
70% to passThe bypass valve on a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) bypasses _______________.
Aa breathing bag containing excessive pressure
Bthe regulator in an emergency
Coxygen to the atmosphere
Dthe regenerator in an emergency
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) the regulator in an emergency. The bypass valve on a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is designed to bypass the regulator in an emergency situation, such as when the regulator fails or the user requires more air flow. This allows the user to continue breathing directly from the air cylinder, bypassing the regulator and ensuring a continued supply of air. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the function of the bypass valve. The bypass valve does not vent air to the atmosphere (C), nor does it bypass a breathing bag (A) or a regenerator (D).
Related Questions
Q112:Both crude oil washing and water washing use direct impingement to remove resid... Q142:The distance between the bottom of the hull and the waterline is called ________... Q60:If, in a compartment or space, the gas or oxygen content is not within permissib... Q148:The symbol shown in the illustration and used as a reference, from which the hei... Q69:In cleaning up an oil spill, the use of straw or reclaimed paper fibers would be...
Ready to test your knowledge?
Take a Safety & Environmental - Assistant Engineer Practice ExamOfficial Resources