What is the recommended action if a door displays an abnormal alarm?

• A. Do not override; alert the Captain and follow the abnormal door procedure.
• B. Reset the door switch.
• C. Proceed as normal.
• D. Evacuate through the door immediately.

Answer: (A)

When a door shows an abnormal alarm, the priority is to treat it as a potential fault and escalate it to theCaptain while following the abnormal door procedure. Do not try to override or reset the system, because an abnormal indication can signal a misalignment, latch fault, or other issue that could compromise door integrity or crew safety if handled improperly. The Captain has the authority to assess the situation and determine the safest course, which is outlined in the abnormal door procedures you train for.

Resetting the door switch is not appropriate because it attempts to clear the alarm without addressing the underlying fault and could create a unsafe condition. Proceeding as normal ignores the alarm and risks an undetected problem. Evacuating immediately would be reserved for when there is a verifiable need to evacuate; an abnormal alarm does not automatically require evacuation, so the correct action is to alert the Captain and follow the abnormal door procedure.