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88: Which is an example of cargo damage caused by inherent vice?
N a. Tainting N b. Wear and tear N c. Stevedore damage Y d. Heating of grain 97: Chafing gear should be placed __________.
Y a. at all wearing points of mooring lines N b. at the bitter ends of all standing rigging N c. around running rigging N d. on wire rope only 223: Who is responsible for providing urine specimen collection kits to be used following a serious marine incident?
N a. Qualified medical personnel Y b. The marine employer N c. The U.S. Coast Guard N d. The local police department 276: As a ship moves through the water, it causes a wake, which is also moving forward relative to the sea. In addition to a fore and aft motion, this wake also has a(n) __________.
N a. downward and inward flow N b. downward and outward flow Y c. upward and inward flow N d. upward and outward flow 508: When the dew point of the outside air is lower than or equal to the dew point of the air in the cargo hold, you should __________.
N a. secure all ventilation N b. shut down the exhaust blowers N c. shut down the intake blowers Y d. ventilate the cargo holds 511: All U.S. Flag vessels engaged in foreign trade are required to have a(n) __________.
N a. enrollment N b. license Y c. registry N d. sea letter 661: The number of certificated lifeboatmen required for a vessel is found on the __________.
Y a. Certificate of Inspection N b. Muster List ("Station Bill") N c. lifeboats N d. Register or Enrollment 673: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "C" is called a __________. (DO44DG )
N a. shore line Y b. breast line N c. spring line N d. stern line 705: A tug may be in danger of tripping when __________.
N a. towed sideways by an overwhelming force on the towline N b. her tow moves parallel to and forward on either side of the tug N c. the tow is no longer directly astern but moves up on her quarter Y d. All of the above 708: The National Cargo Bureau represents the __________.
N a. agent N b. operator N c. shipper Y d. All of the above 721: The mooring line labeled "F" is called a __________. (DO44DG )
N a. bow line N b. forward spring line Y c. breast line N d. None of the above 779: Which statement is TRUE of centrifugal pumps aboard tankers?
Y a. They are gravity-fed. N b. They are more expensive than reciprocating pumps. N c. They are positive displacement pumps. N d. They are used for stripping pumps. 964: To coil a left-hand laid rope, you should coil the line in __________.
N a. a clockwise direction only Y b. a counterclockwise direction only N c. an alternating clockwise and counterclockwise direction N d. either a clockwise or a counterclockwise direction 998: When steering on autopilot which of the following input conditions may NOT have an effect on the control of the steering gear?
Y a. Non-followup N b. Rudder adjustment N c. Weather adjustment N d. All the above may be activated 1024: A natural fiber rope can be ruined by dampness because it may __________.
Y a. rot N b. shrink N c. stretch N d. unlay 1073: You are preparing to slush a stay on your vessel by lowering yourself down the stay in a bosun's chair. The proper way to do this is to ride down the stay on a riding shackle __________.
N a. with the pin of the shackle riding on the stay Y b. with the pin of the shackle through the chair's bridle eye N c. with a hook attaching the chair to the riding shackle N d. connected to a second shackle on the chair 1155: In the context of shiphandling, what would be the definition of shallow water?
Y a. Water depth of less than twice a vessel's draft N b. Water depth of less than 1½ times a vessel's draft N c. Under keel clearance of twice a vessel's draft N d. Under keel clearance of less than 10 feet 1242: You are a watchstanding mate and have come to the bridge to relieve the watch while underway at sea. The watch should not be transferred __________.
N a. during an engine speed change Y b. during a navigational course change N c. unless the helm is in the "hand" mode N d. All of the above 1370: The strength of a deck will be increased by adding __________.
N a. camber Y b. deck beam brackets N c. hatch beams N d. sheer 1392: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "H" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
N a. forward breast line N b. offshore spring line Y c. offshore bow line N d. onshore bow line 1430: A vessel's bottom will be subjected to tension when weight is concentrated __________.
Y a. amidships N b. aft N c. at both ends of the vessel N d. forward 1460: Weight concentration in which area will cause a vessel's bottom to be subjected to tension stresses?
N a. Aft Y b. Amidships N c. At both ends N d. Forward 1524: A mooring line is described as being 6x24, 1-3/4 inch wire rope. What do the above numbers refer to?
N a. Strands, yarns, circumference Y b. Strands, wires, diameter N c. Wires, yarns, diameter N d. Strands, circumference, wires 1534: Which statement(s) is(are) TRUE concerning wire rope?
Y a. Wire rope should be condemned if the outside wires are worn to one-half their original diameter. N b. Wire rope should be condemned if the fiber core appears moist. N c. Wire rope which is right-hand laid should be coiled counterclockwise to prevent kinking. N d. All of the above 1625: All inspected vessels on unrestricted ocean routes must have equipment on board for testing an individual's __________.
N a. blood Y b. breath N c. urine N d. All of the above 1626: Using a scope of 6, determine how many feet of anchor cable you should put out to anchor in 12 feet (3.7 meters) of water.
N a. 2 feet (0.6 meters) N b. 18 feet (5.5 meters) N c. 48 feet (14.6 meters) Y d. 72 feet (21.9 meters) 1696: Mooring with two bow anchors has which major advantage over anchoring with one bow anchor?
N a. The vessel will not reverse direction in a tidal current. Y b. The radius of the vessel's swing will be shortened. N c. A mooring approach may be made from any direction. N d. The vessel will not swing with a change in wind. 1704: Whipping the bitter end of a fiber rope __________.
N a. increases the circumference of the rope N b. makes for easier handling Y c. prevents fraying of the bitter end N d. prevents moisture from entering the bitter end 1803: A snatch block is a __________.
N a. block used only with manila rope N b. chock roller Y c. hinged block N d. strong block used for short, sharp pulls 1806: If the situation arose where it became necessary to tow a disabled vessel, which statement is TRUE concerning the towing line?
N a. The towing line between the two vessels should be clear of the water. N b. The towing line should be taut at all times between the vessels. Y c. There should be a catenary so the line dips into the water. N d. None of the above 1935: The knot lettered H in illustration DO30DG is a __________. (DO30DG )
Y a. becket bend N b. bowline N c. plain whipping N d. crown knot 1936: A "gypsy" or "gypsyhead" is a __________.
N a. punt used for painting over the side N b. small, reciprocating steam engine Y c. spool-shaped drum fitted on a winch N d. swinging derrick 1963: What should you do to a line to prevent fraying where it passes over the side of the vessel?
N a. Worm that part of the line. N b. Splice that part of the line. Y c. Cover it with chafing gear. N d. Install a cleat. 2011: The structural member indicated by the letter K is a __________. (D033DG )
N a. longitudinal frame N b. stringer N c. girder Y d. floor 2022: In determining the scope of cable to be used when anchoring, what would NOT be considered?
N a. Depth of the water N b. Character of the holding ground Y c. maintenance cost for the chain N d. Type of anchor cable 2023: A mooring line leading at nearly right angles to the keel is a __________.
N a. spring line N b. bow line N c. stern line Y d. breast line 2054: What is the name of the mark indicated by the letter B in the diagram? (D003DG )
N a. Timber summer load line Y b. Tropical fresh water load line N c. Tropical load line N d. Summer load line 2107: What is the name of the mark indicated by the letter A? (D003DG )
N a. Winter North Atlantic load line N b. Fresh Water load line Y c. Deck line N d. Plimsoll line 2189: You are conducting trials to determine the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel. While making a turn you take the ranges and bearings of an isolated light with the results shown. Based on this information, what is the transfer for a turn of 75°? (D034DG )
N a. 340 yards (306 meters) Y b. 280 yards (252 meters) N c. 230 yards (207 meters) N d. 190 yards (171 meters) 2192: The part of a windlass which physically engages the chain during hauling or paying out is the __________.
N a. devil's claw N b. bull gear Y c. wildcat N d. cat head 2540: In small craft terminology, all of the anchor gear between a boat and her anchor is called the __________.
N a. stock N b. chock N c. scope Y d. rode 2580: You want to double the strength of a mooring line by using two lines. To accomplish this, the second line must __________.
N a. be 1 1/2 times the diameter of the first N b. be married to the first N c. not cross the first Y d. be of the same length 2922: A long pole with a hook at one end, used to reach for lines, is known as a __________.
Y a. pike pole N b. jack staff N c. line rod N d. hooker 2944: Your ship is navigating independently in heavy ice when it becomes beset. Which statement is FALSE?
N a. The vessel will most likely require an icebreaker to free her. N b. The vessel may be able to free herself by pumping ballast from side to side. Y c. The propeller is more susceptible to ice damage when turning slowly than when stopped. N d. It is advisable to clear the rudder area of ice by using ahead turns before backing down. 3120: You are operating a 150 GT towing vessel. What is NOT required on the vessel?
N a. Certificate of Documentation N b. FCC station license N c. Your Coast Guard license Y d. Certificate of Inspection 3210: A licensed Master of Towing Vessels may NOT serve as the person in charge of which towing vessel?
N a. 99 GRT towing vessel operating on Chesapeake Bay N b. 199 GRT towing vessel operating in the Gulf of Alaska N c. 500 GRT towboat operating on the Western Rivers Y d. 349 GRT towing vessel operating between Florida and Puerto Rico 3342: Which term refers to a transverse curvature of the deck?
N a. Deadrise Y b. Camber N c. Freeboard N d. Flare 3459: The pea is indicated by which letter? (D038DG )
Y a. J N b. H N c. G N d. F 3612: Buckler plates are __________.
N a. triangular-shaped plates connecting the bull chain to the topping lift Y b. metal plates secured over the tops of the hawsepipes N c. faired shell plates with curvature in two directions N d. sheets of dunnage used to prevent heavy cargo from buckling the deck plates 3689: The wildcat is linked to the central drive shaft on most windlasses by __________.
N a. an electromagnetic brake N b. a hydraulic coupling N c. aligning the keyways on both and inserting a key Y d. a mechanical coupling where lugs engage detents 3790: The locking pin that joins the parts of a detachable link is held in position by __________.
N a. a tack weld N b. the self-locking characteristics of its taper N c. a cotter pin Y d. a lead plug 4026: One of the greatest hazards of pushing ahead is parting which item shown? (D024DG )
N a. A N b. B N c. F Y d. I 4036: When a cargo boom or crane is rated at varying capacities, there will be a table at the controls which relates safe working load to __________.
N a. winch speed N b. boom strength Y c. load radius N d. cable strength 4068: What produces the MOST dangerous vapors?
Y a. Anhydrous ammonia N b. Camphor oil N c. Methyl alcohol N d. Pentane 4137: A disadvantage of using chain lashing on heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that it is __________.
Y a. heavy N b. easily damaged N c. affected by temperature N d. costly relative to the strength ratio 4158: Which of the following element(s) should be taken into account in the preparation of the "Cargo Securing Manual"?
N a. Weight of cargo units and vehicles N b. Types of cargo units and vehicles to be carried N c. Dynamic forces under adverse weather conditions Y d. All of the above 4203: Which of the following statements is/are FALSE concerning cranes being installed on the centerline of vessels?
N a. One crane is able to work both sides of the ship. N b. One crane is able to work one end of two adjacent hatches. Y c. A centerline crane can never work more than one hatch. N d. All of the above 4209: Pedestal cranes have limit switches to restrict the movement of which function?
N a. Slew travel limits N b. Turntable limits N c. Luff travel limits Y d. All of the above 4238: Most pedestal crane power is provided by __________.
Y a. Electro-hydraulic units N b. Steam units N c. Independent internal combustion power units N d. All of the above 4240: It is the responsibility of the crane operator to, at all times, be aware of the location of the __________.
N a. load N b. hook N c. boom Y d. All of the above