🔍 Key Concepts

• Progressive flooding and how it spreads between compartments • Purpose of watertight integrity and boundary control • Basic damage control priority: stop the spread of water, then remove water safely

💭 Think About

• Ask which option directly helps stop water from moving into additional spaces, not just reacting to water already present • Consider which action might make the situation worse or is not related to controlling flooding at all • Think about the sequence in damage control: first secure boundaries, then what is the next logical step to limit or reverse flooding?

✅ Before You Answer

• Eliminate any option that does not affect water movement or water level in the flooded area • Check which choice is a standard damage control action for flooding situations • Be sure the selected action would be safe to perform while the engine room is flooding, not just a crew-safety evacuation step