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150: Protective clothing must be worn while sampling hazardous cargo on a tankship, and as a minimum includes __________.
N a. a hood or hard hat Y b. a face mask or goggles N c. boots N d. chemical resistant gloves 168: "Block stowage" means __________.
N a. having the cargo on pallets Y b. stowing all the cargo for a port in the same area N c. using port marks on the cargo N d. using separation cloths to separate different kinds of cargo 295: Which publication offers information on Great Lakes ice services?
N a. Light List volume VII Y b. U.S. Coast Pilot #6 N c. Marine Weather Log N d. National Weather Service, Ice Outlooks 312: If you are bunkering and you close off one tank in the line of tanks being filled, the rate of flow to other open tanks on the same line will __________.
Y a. increase N b. decrease N c. stop N d. remain constant 407: You are carrying cargoes of crotonaldehyde, phosphoric acid, and morpholine on your multiple-product tankship. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
Y a. Each of the cargoes must be segregated from the other by at least two barriers. N b. The minimum protective clothing required for taking samples of phosphoric acid is goggles or a face shield. N c. Aluminum, copper, and zinc are prohibited in all valve parts in contact with these cargoes. N d. The required warning sign must have the legend "cancer hazard" added to it. 433: When a tow is trimmed by the stern it is said to __________.
N a. hog N b. sag Y c. drag N d. list 482: A lot of special cargo of similar cartons is to be loaded aboard your vessel. You examine one of the cartons of the lot shown. What is the total cubic space the consignment will occupy? (Assume no broken stowage.) (D042DG )
N a. 51 cubic feet (1.5 cubic meters) Y b. 58 cubic feet (1.7 cubic meters) N c. 336 cubic feet (10 cubic meters) N d. 700 cubic feet (21 cubic meters) 538: Using the graph shown, if the dry bulb temperature is 80°F (27°C) and the wet bulb temperature is 70°F (21°C), what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold? (D008DG )
N a. 45% N b. 52% Y c. 58% N d. 65% 612: When backing down with sternway, the pivot point of a vessel is __________.
N a. at the bow N b. about one-third of the vessel's length from the bow N c. aft of the propellers Y d. about one-quarter of the vessel's length from the stern 634: The "iron mike" is a(n) __________.
N a. pilot N b. speaker N c. standby wheel Y d. automatic pilot 655: Good seamanship while towing in heavy weather requires all of the following EXCEPT __________.
N a. reducing speed to reduce surging on the towline N b. lashing down or stowing all loose gear N c. dogging all hatches and watertight doors Y d. streaming all of your towing hawser 688: Who would normally certify that all preparations have been made and all regulations observed prior to loading a cargo of bulk grain?
N a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. U.S. Coast Guard Y c. National Cargo Bureau N d. Master of the vessel 760: The connection to the towline must be secured with a ____________ .
N a. galvanized screw-pin shackle N b. hardened steel thimble Y c. shackle secured a nut and cotter pin N d. shackle fitted with a swivel piece 788: The lower hold of your vessel has a bale capacity of 45,000 cubic feet. How many cases of a cargo weighing 450 lbs. and measuring 2.5 feet by 3 feet by 3 feet could be stowed in the hold, assuming a broken stowage factor of 15 percent?
N a. 300 N b. 675 N c. 1325 Y d. 1700 789: Which statement about a centrifugal cargo pump is TRUE?
N a. It is a positive displacement pump. Y b. It must have a positive suction. N c. Increasing rotation speed will decrease discharge pressure. N d. All of the above 864: During the manufacture of line, yarns are twisted together in the __________.
Y a. opposite direction from which the fibers are twisted together to form strands N b. same direction the fibers are twisted to form strands N c. opposite direction from which the fibers are twisted together to form the line N d. opposite direction from which the fibers are twisted together forming cables 967: While steering by autopilot you notice that the vessel is deviating from the given course and there is no follow up with corrective rudder action to return to the proper heading. The emergency operating procedure should require you to immediately change operation from __________.
Y a. "gyro" to "hand" N b. "hand" to "gyro" N c. "gyro" to "control" N d. "control" to "hand" 1092: When a helmsman receives the command "Right 15 degrees rudder," the helmsman's immediate reply should be __________.
N a. "Rudder is right 15 degrees" N b. "Aye Aye Sir" Y c. "Right 15 degrees rudder" N d. No reply is necessary, just carry out the order. 1094: Which statement is TRUE with respect to the elasticity of nylon mooring lines?
N a. Nylon can stretch over forty percent without being in danger of parting. N b. Nylon can be elongated by one-hundred percent before it will part. N c. Nylon will part if it is stretched any more than twenty percent. Y d. Under load, nylon will stretch and thin out but will return to normal size when free of tension. 1100: What is the purpose of the freeing ports on a vessel with solid bulwarks?
Y a. Allow water which may be shipped on deck to flow off rapidly N b. Permit easy jettisoning of deck cargo in an emergency N c. Prevent the formation of any unusual stress concentration points N d. Lighten the above deck weight caused by a solid bulwark 1208: When making a wire fast to bitts it is recommended that you __________.
N a. use only figure eights N b. take 2 round turns around one bitt, then make figure eights Y c. take 3 round turns around both bitts, then make figure eights N d. alternate round turns and figure eights around both bitts 1210: To rigidly fasten together the peak frames, the stem, and the outside framing, a horizontal plate is fitted across the forepeak of a vessel. This plate is known as a(n) __________.
N a. apron plate Y b. breasthook N c. intercostal plate N d. joiner 1298: A Master should file a marine note of protest if __________.
N a. cargo was received at ship side which was damaged in land transit N b. longshore labor went on strike in the port causing undue vessel delay N c. portions of his vessel's cargo were illegally impounded in a foreign port Y d. the vessel encountered heavy weather which might have caused cargo damage 1369: What is meant by "spotting the boom"?
N a. Lowering it into a cradle Y b. Placing it in a desired position N c. Spotting it with wash primer and red lead N d. Two-blocking it 1411: The time allowed for loading and discharging cargo in a charter party is referred to as __________.
N a. charter hire N b. demurrage N c. dispatch Y d. lay days 1583: Which statement concerning a short splice is TRUE?
N a. It is used to temporarily join two lines together. Y b. A short splice is stronger than two lines joined by a knot. N c. A short splice decreases the diameter of the line. N d. None of the above 1648: When steaming through an anchorage, a shipmaster should __________.
N a. avoid crossing close astern of the anchored ships Y b. avoid crossing close ahead of the anchored ships N c. keep the ship moving at a good speed to reduce set N d. transit only on a flood tide 1746: Which would you NOT use to report the amount of anchor chain out? "Three shots __________."
N a. at the water's edge N b. on deck Y c. on the bottom N d. well in the water 1879: What is the mechanical advantage of a threefold purchase when rove to disadvantage and neglecting friction?
N a. 3 N b. 4 N c. 5 Y d. 6 1925: Which material should NOT be used to secure cargo on deck for a voyage?
N a. Steel chain N b. Wire rope N c. Steel strapping Y d. Fiber rope 1951: A case received for shipment is marked as shown. The portion of the symbol indicated by the letter A is _______ . (D043DG )
Y a. a stowage sequence marking N b. the consignee's marking N c. a stowage mark, showing the top of the case N d. the symbol for toxic contents 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 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 2088: You have been towing astern and have just let go the tow. Your deckhands are pulling in and faking the towline by hand on the stern. The most dangerous action to take is to __________.
N a. continue ahead at slow speed N b. continue ahead at half speed N c. stop your engines Y d. back down on your engines 2104: You are proceeding to a distress site where the survivors are in liferafts. Which action will assist in making your vessel more visible to the survivors?
N a. Steering a zigzag course with 5 to 10 minutes on each leg N b. Steering a sinuous course N c. Dumping debris over the side to make a trail to your vessel Y d. Making smoke in daylight 2209: Certain cargoes must be segregated because of their __________.
Y a. inherent characteristics N b. weight N c. destination N d. danger to humans 2229: You are using tackle number 5 to lift a weight. The hauling part of this tackle is bent to the weight hook of tackle number 9. What is the mechanical advantage of this rig? (DO29DG )
Y a. 20 N b. 9 N c. 5 N d. 4 2542: When loading containers into the cell guides in the hold of a container ship, which statement is TRUE?
Y a. No further securing is usually required. N b. Containers must have vertical lashings if they do not have twist lock securing. N c. All containers must have vertical and horizontal lashings. N d. The container must be locked into the cell guide. 2560: The tankship Northland is loaded as shown. Use the salmon colored pages in the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the hogging numeral. (Get Table Data)
N a. 101.02 numeral N b. 91.36 numeral N c. 72.43 numeral Y d. 52.79 numeral 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 2636: When riveted joints occur at the ends of plating they are called __________.
N a. trailers N b. terminals N c. seams Y d. butts 2702: How long is the standard container used to measure equivalent units?
N a. 10 feet (3 meters) Y b. 20 feet (6 meters) N c. 35 feet (11 meters) N d. 40 feet (12 meters) 2914: Your vessel has been ordered to proceed to the United Grain Growers Wharf at Thunder Bay, Lake Superior, for the purpose of taking on a load of wheat. Which publication(s) would you consult for such information as the length of the wharf, the depth of the water alongside, and the loading capacity at the facility?
N a. The Navigational Chart and Light List Vol. VII N b. The International Guide to Canadian Ports and Facilities N c. The Lake Carriers Association Facilities Directory Y d. The United States Coast Pilot #6 2950: In relation to the turning circle of a ship, the term "advance" means the distance __________.
N a. gained at right angles to the original course Y b. gained in the direction of the original course N c. moved sidewise from the original course when the rudder is first put over N d. around the circumference of the turning circle 2956: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of Shipping) and wish to send a message concerning an initial enemy contact. Which precedence would you assign this message?
Y a. Z (FLASH) N b. P (PRIORITY) N c. R (ROUTINE) N d. O (IMMEDIATE) 3048: The proximity of pack ice may be indicated by __________.
N a. changes in seawater salinity Y b. glare on clouds on the horizon N c. changes in air temperature N d. icebergs 3075: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of Shipping) when you wish to send a message concerning your ships diversion. Which precedence would you assign this message?
N a. O (IMMEDIATE) Y b. P (PRIORITY) N c. R (ROUTINE) N d. Z (FLASH) 3102: When hip towing, a line led from the stern of the towboat forward to the barge provides the towing pull when __________.
N a. going ahead N b. dead in the water N c. in a following current Y d. backing 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) 3180: A license issued by the U.S. Coast Guard for Master of Towing Vessels is valid for __________.
N a. 2 years and must be renewed N b. 3 years and must be renewed Y c. 5 years and must be renewed N d. life and need not be renewed 3342: Which term refers to a transverse curvature of the deck?
N a. Deadrise Y b. Camber N c. Freeboard N d. Flare 3360: On a light tow, what could you substitute for a fishplate?
Y a. heart-shaped shackle N b. pelican hook N c. swivel N d. ring 3487: The opening in the deck that leads the anchor cable outside the hull is the __________.
Y a. hawsepipe N b. fall pipe N c. drop-pipe N d. spill pipe 3583: Indicated horsepower refers to a towing vessel's power which is __________.
Y a. theoretically available N b. measured on a test bed N c. developed at the shaft N d. measured by dynamometer 4090: The BEST holding ground for conventional anchors is_____.
N a. very soft mud Y b. hard mud N c. shale N d. rock 4103: Which of the following is not a loading or transfer feature aboard a Ro-Ro vessel?
N a. Stern ramp and/or side ramp N b. Cargo lift N c. Hatch opening designed as a lift Y d. Stuelcken boom 4138: The disadvantage(s) of using chain lashing on heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that __________.
N a. it is heavy N b. the links lose strength if placed over corners N c. it does not absorb shock Y d. All of the above 4210: Pedestal cranes have limit switches to restrict the movement of which function?
N a. Luff rate limits Y b. Slew travel limits N c. Swivel power limits N d. Slew rate limits 4234: What describes a tandem crane lift?
N a. Single crane hoisting 30 tons N b. Two cranes on a single pedestal hoisting 60 tons Y c. Two sets of twin cranes hoisting 120 tons N d. All of the above 4248: Which of the following statements is/are TRUE regarding crane operations?
Y a. The crane operator and signalman must be familiar with hand signals. N b. The cranes can be operated from shoreside. N c. The cranes can be operated from the bridge. N d. All of the above