Coast Guard Exams
Question 3658Deck General70% to pass

An extinguisher with 15 lbs. of CO2 or 10 lbs. of dry chemical is a size _______________.

AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) II. According to the regulations for portable fire extinguishers used on vessels, a size II extinguisher is one that contains 15 lbs. of CO2 or 10 lbs. of dry chemical. This is specified in the Coast Guard regulations for the classification and size requirements of portable fire extinguishers. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) I is a smaller size extinguisher, C) III is a larger size extinguisher, and D) IV is also a larger size extinguisher.

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