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24: A crack in the deck plating of a vessel may be temporarily prevented from increasing in length by __________.
N a. cutting a square notch at each end of the crack Y b. drilling a hole at each end of the crack N c. slot-welding the crack N d. welding a doubler over the crack 36: The distance that a vessel travels from the time that the order to put engines full astern until the vessel is dead in the water is known as __________.
N a. advance Y b. head reach N c. surge N d. transfer 85: The wooden planking that protects the tank top from cargo loading is called __________.
Y a. ceiling N b. shores N c. frames N d. toms 205: A vessel is to make a voyage between New York and San Juan, Puerto Rico, and return. The crew should be signed on_____________.
Y a. Coastwise Articles N b. Foreign Articles N c. Intercoastal Articles N d. no articles 361: The strictest load line regulations apply to __________.
N a. gas carriers N b. freighters (break-bulk) Y c. passenger ships N d. tankers 378: In preparation for receiving chilled reefer cargo, the reefer space has been precooled for over twenty-four hours. Loading may begin when the space has been cooled to a temperature between __________.
N a. -10°F (-23°C) and +10°F (-12°C) N b. 12°F (-11°C) and 20°F (-7°C) Y c. 28°F (-2°C) and 40°F ( 4°C) N d. 42°F (6°C) and 55°F (13°C) 432: 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. 480 GRT towboat operating on the Western Rivers Y d. 405 GRT towing vessel operating between Florida and the US Virgin Islands 479: Your tank vessel is loaded down to her marks, and you find that she has too much trim by the stern. To adjust the trim you may __________.
N a. add ballast forward N b. load more cargo forward Y c. shift bunkers forward N d. All of the above 502: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of Shipping) and wish to send a message warning of a hurricane. Which precedence would you assign this message?
N a. Z (FLASH) Y b. O (IMMEDIATE) N c. R (ROUTINE) N d. P (PRIORITY) 648: Bulk cargo refers to __________.
N a. cargo which occupies a large volume of space N b. cargo which requires refrigeration N c. cargo which is very dense Y d. homogeneous cargo not enclosed in a container 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 744: When using natural-fiber rope, you should NEVER __________.
N a. dry the line before stowing it N b. reverse turns on winches periodically to keep out kinks Y c. try to lubricate the line N d. use chafing gear 838: You are going to load bales of wool having a stowage factor of 110 in #3 lower hold which has a bale cubic of 72,000. If broken stowage is figured at 15%, how many tons of the wool can be stowed?
Y a. 556 N b. 654 N c. 752 N d. 770 906: A snag or other underwater obstruction may form a __________.
Y a. V-shaped ripple with the point of the V pointing upstream N b. V-shaped ripple with the point of the V pointing downstream N c. small patch of smooth water on a windy day N d. smoothing out of the vessel's wake 940: When selecting the fuel oil tanks for the "burn-out" of bunkers during a voyage consideration of all of the following must be taken with the EXCEPTION of __________.
Y a. flashpoint N b. stability N c. trim N d. list 987: What does the helm command "shift the rudder" mean?
N a. Stop the swing of the ship. N b. Shift the rudder control to the alternate steering method. N c. Put the rudder amidships and hold the heading steady as she goes. Y d. Put the rudder over to the opposite side, the same number of degrees it is now. 1026: When making way in heavy seas you notice that your vessel's screw is being lifted clear of the water and racing. One way to correct this would be to __________.
N a. increase speed Y b. decrease speed N c. move more weight forward N d. shift the rudder back and forth several times 1033: Each crewmember has an assigned firefighting station. This assignment is shown on the __________.
N a. fire fighting plan N b. shipping articles N c. Certificate of Inspection Y d. muster list 1105: You are rigging a stage over the ship's side to serve as a working platform. For stability of the stage, the downhaul to one end of the stage and the downhaul to the other end, which are used for lowering the stage, should be led __________.
N a. both to the inboard side of the stage N b. both to the outboard side of the stage Y c. one to the inboard and the other to the outboard N d. either both to the inboard or both to the outboard side of the stage 1236: You are docking a ship with a single-screw tug assisting on your starboard bow. How should the tug be tied up if you are anticipating that she will have to hold your bow off while you stem the current?
N a. One head line would be sufficient. N b. The tug would need at least two head lines. N c. The tug should put a spring line up, leading astern on the ship. Y d. The tug should put a stern line up, leading ahead on the ship. 1271: The citizenship of a crew member of a vessel in a U.S. port is determined solely by the __________.
N a. Customs Officer Y b. Immigration Officer N c. Coast Guard N d. Union Official 1275: The tension on an anchor cable increases so that the angle of the catenary to the seabed at the anchor reaches 10°. How will this affect the anchor in sandy soil?
N a. It will have no effect. N b. It will increase the holding power. Y c. It will reduce the holding power. N d. It will cause the anchor to snag. 1336: When picking up your mooring at the buoy, the correct method is to __________.
N a. approach the buoy with the wind and current astern Y b. approach the buoy with the wind and current ahead N c. approach the buoy with wind and sea abeam N d. stop upwind and up current and drift down on the buoy 1355: Ice concentration is measured in OKTAs. What percentage of the sea surface is ice-covered with 6 OKTAs concentration?
N a. 6% N b. 50% N c. 60% Y d. 75% 1422: A U.S. vessel engaged in foreign trade must be __________.
N a. classed N b. enrolled N c. licensed Y d. registered 1546: What is the best guide for determining the proper scope of anchor chain to use for anchoring in normal conditions?
N a. One shot of chain for every ten feet of water Y b. One shot of chain for every fifteen feet of water N c. One shot of chain for every thirty feet of water N d. One shot of chain for every ninety feet of water 1604: Which knot would serve best as a safety sling for a person working over the side?
N a. Bowline on a bight Y b. French bowline N c. Jug sling N d. Lifting hitch 1605: The pivoting point of a vessel going ahead is __________.
N a. near the stern N b. about two-thirds of the vessel's length from the bow N c. at the hawsepipe Y d. about one-third of the vessel's length from the bow 1609: For vessels fitted with cargo gear, an initial test of the units under a proof load shall be conducted. Subsequent tests and exams of the same nature shall be carried out at what time interval?
N a. 1 year N b. 3 years N c. 4 years Y d. 5 years 1732: Which picture in illustration D030DG represents a half hitch? (D030DG )
Y a. U N b. S N c. K N d. H 1880: You are using tackle number 11 in illustration DO29DG to lift a weight of 300 lbs. If you include 10 percent of the weight for each sheave for friction, what is the pull on the hauling part required to lift the weight? (DO29DG )
Y a. 75 lbs. N b. 90 lbs. N c. 110 lbs. N d. 117 lbs. 1945: One of your crew members falls overboard from the starboard side. You should IMMEDIATELY __________.
N a. apply left rudder Y b. throw the crew member a life preserver N c. begin backing your engines N d. position your vessel to windward and begin recovery 1958: When tandem tug towing, the more powerful of the two tugs should be __________.
N a. the lead tug Y b. behind the lead tug N c. towing at a right angle to the smaller tug N d. towing at a faster speed than the smaller tug 1992: While the Pilot is embarked he or she __________.
N a. is solely responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel Y b. is a specialist hired for his or her local navigational knowledge N c. relieves the officer of the watch N d. relieves the Master of his duties 1994: The space indicated by the letter J is known as the __________. (D033DG )
Y a. double bottom N b. flooding barrier N c. floor space N d. bilge tank 2043: A mooring line that prevents a vessel from moving sideways away from the dock is a __________.
N a. bow line Y b. breast line N c. stern line N d. spring line 2078: While towing, bridle legs of unequal lengths may cause __________.
N a. the bridle to foul Y b. the shorter leg to fail N c. chafing on the fairlead or bitts N d. a bent swivel 2150: The vessel shown has broken down and you are going to take her in tow. The wind is coming from her starboard beam. You are making more leeway than she. Where should you position your vessel when you start running lines? (DO25DG )
Y a. A N b. B N c. C N d. D 2197: You are signing on crew members. The minimum number of people required aboard, and the qualifications of each, is listed on the __________.
N a. Crew list N b. fo'c'sle card Y c. Certificate of Inspection N d. Articles of Agreement 2263: You are using tackle number 1 in illustration DO29DG to lift a weight of 100 lbs. If you include 10 percent of the weight for each sheave for friction, what is the pull on the hauling part required to lift the weight? (DO29DG )
N a. 50 lbs. N b. 55 lbs. N c. 100 lbs. Y d. 110 lbs. 2366: To "shore up" the main deck for the stowage of deck cargo means to __________.
N a. weld pad eyes on deck in proper position to secure the cargo Y b. strengthen the main deck by placing pillars underneath it in the tween-decks N c. distribute the weight of the cargo by placing fore-and-aft planks on the main deck N d. package the cargo in wooden crates so it will not damage the deck 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 2658: A Kip is equal to __________.
Y a. 1000 lbs. N b. 1000 kgs. N c. 2000 lbs. N d. 2240 lbs. 2735: Periodic surveys to renew the load line assignment must be made at intervals NOT exceeding __________.
N a. 18 months N b. two years N c. three years Y d. five years 2759: Which of the Great Lakes is most affected by short-term Lake level fluctuations?
N a. Lake Superior N b. Lake Michigan N c. Lake Huron Y d. Lake Erie 2805: "Hard right rudder" means __________.
N a. jam the rudder against the stops Y b. put the rudder over to the right all the way N c. meet a swing to the right, then return to amidships N d. put the rudder over quickly to 15 degrees right rudder 2852: On a small passenger vessel the collision bulkhead is __________.
N a. amidships forward of the engine room N b. just forward of the steering compartment N c. in the engine room Y d. A distance of 5% to 15% of the waterline length abaft the stem measured at the load waterline 2879: The vertical reference for all water levels and bench marks on the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River System is known as __________.
N a. Mean Sea Level Datum Y b. International Great Lakes Datum N c. Great Lakes Low Water Datum N d. North Central Reference Datum 2986: Sulfuric acid is a __________.
N a. clear syrupy liquid with no odor Y b. colorless-to-brown liquid with a choking odor when hot N c. colorless liquid with a pleasant fruity odor N d. whitish liquid with a faint, pleasant odor 3061: In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated IMMEDIATE will be delivered within __________.
N a. 3 hours to start of business the following day N b. 1 to 6 hours N c. 10 minutes if possible Y d. 30 minutes to 1 hour 3103: A case received for shipment has the markings shown. Each carton measures 13" X 15" X 23". What is the total cubic capacity the entire consignment will occupy? (Ignore broken stowage.) (D043DG )
Y a. 779 cubic feet (22 cubic meters) N b. 992 cubic feet (28 cubic meters) N c. 1,047 cubic feet (30 cubic meters) N d. 112,125 cubic feet (3173 cubic meters) 3219: In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated PRIORITY will be delivered within __________.
N a. 3 hours to start of business the following day N b. 10 minutes if possible N c. 30 minutes to 1 hour Y d. 1 to 6 hours 3269: What provides little or no indication that a vessel is dragging anchor?
Y a. Changing range to an object abeam N b. Drift lead with the line tending forward N c. The cable alternates between slack and heavy tension N d. Changing bearing to a fixed distant object abeam 3294: Your vessel is to dock bow in at a pier without the assistance of tugboats. Which line will be the most useful when maneuvering the vessel alongside the pier?
N a. Bow breast line N b. Stern breast line Y c. Bow spring line N d. Inshore head line 3325: Flammable liquids should have what kind of label?
N a. Skull and crossbones N b. Yellow Y c. Red N d. White 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 4110: Which standard operating procedure(s) should be adhered to on a Ro-Ro vessel?
Y a. Periodic inspection and retensioning of lashings as required during voyage N b. Battery cables must be disconnected to prevent fire hazard N c. One deck engine mechanic assigned to oversee the initial loading and lashing N d. All of the above 4259: Which statement is FALSE regarding the operation of a crane?
N a. The crane jib is raised and lowered by the luffing winch. N b. The cargo block is raised and lowered by the hoisting winch. Y c. The cargo block is raised and lowered by the luffing winch. N d. None of the above 4260: Which statement(s) is/are TRUE regarding the operation of a crane?
Y a. The load is handled by the hoisting winch and cargo block. N b. The crane jib is raised and lowered by the hoisting winch. N c. The cargo block is raised and lowered by the luffing winch. N d. All the above 4273: During which condition should the operator of a pedestal crane shutdown operations?
N a. Bunkering Y b. High winds N c. Potable water spill on deck N d. More than 3° list