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270 - ATPL Question Bank in English - Under current EASA CAT guidance, which statement about a flight-deck hand fire extinguisher is correct?

Question 270 - Operational Procedures - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot Licence

An ordinary water extinguisher is suitable for every energised electrical-equipment fire.
Use an approved agent suitable for the likely fire that minimises toxic-gas hazards; dry chemical should not be used in the flight deck because it may impair vision and affect electrical contacts.
CO2 is always harmless in any confined flight deck, regardless of ventilation or aircraft approval.
Every flight-deck extinguisher must contain halon irrespective of applicable restrictions or authorised derogations.

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