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84: The ceiling is __________.
N a. the overhead in berthing compartments Y b. a wooden protection placed over the tank top N c. material driven into seams or cracks to prevent leaking N d. None of the above are correct 122: You may be able to avoid loss of suction in a pump by __________.
N a. using a full tank to keep the pump primed N b. opening the vent cock on the pump N c. closing down on the tank valve Y d. All of the above 152: A petroleum liquid has a flash point of 135°Fahrenheit. This liquid is classed as a grade __________.
N a. B flammable liquid N b. C flammable liquid Y c. D combustible liquid N d. E combustible liquid 159: What is the standard net barrel for petroleum products?
Y a. 42 gallons at 60°Fahrenheit N b. 48 gallons at 70°Fahrenheit N c. 50 gallons at 50°Celsius N d. 60 gallons at 100°Saybolt 192: The mooring line labeled "H" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
Y a. offshore bow line N b. onshore bow line N c. offshore spring line N d. forward breast line 237: The latch of a safety hook __________.
N a. increases the strength of the hook Y b. prevents the sling ring from coming out of the hook if the strain is abruptly eased N c. prevents the sling ring from coming out of the hook if there is a strain on the sling ring N d. All of the above 249: Functions aboard a tanker or tank barge such as connecting, disconnecting, and topping off must be supervised by __________.
N a. any certificated tankerman N b. the Master of the vessel N c. the officer of the watch Y d. the person designated as "person in charge" 250: The damage to a vessel is over $25,000. Who must notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Marine Inspection Office as soon as possible?
N a. The crew members Y b. The Master of the vessel N c. The port authorities N d. All of the above 263: Which type of hull damage should be repaired FIRST?
N a. Damage below the waterline N b. Damage to interior watertight boundaries N c. Damage in way of machinery rooms Y d. Damage at or just above the waterline 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 468: Sweat damage in a hatch full of canned goods in cartons will occur when the __________.
N a. air temperature is higher than the temperature of the cargo N b. air temperature is lower than the temperature of the cargo Y c. dew point is higher than the temperature of the cargo N d. dew point is lower than the temperature of the cargo 506: With rudders amidships and negligible wind, a twin-screw vessel moving astern with both engines backing will back __________.
N a. to port N b. to starboard Y c. in a fairly straight line N d. in a circular motion 514: The part of an anchor which takes hold on the bottom is the __________.
N a. arm N b. base Y c. fluke N d. stock 557: A report of casualty to a vessel must include __________.
N a. the estimated cost of damage N b. an evaluation of who was at fault N c. the amount of ballast on board Y d. the name of the owner or agent of the vessel 620: You are on a container vessel. What concerning the handling and stowage of containerized hazardous materials is TRUE?
Y a. Open-bed containers may be used to transport hazardous materials if the cargo is properly secured. N b. A portable cargo tank of a flammable, cryogenic liquid may not be in transit for a period exceeding its marked rated holding time unless the liquid is inhibited. N c. A portable cargo tank containing a cryogenic liquid must be shipped on deck unless forced ventilation is provided to the decks-decks. N d. A container loaded with packages of tear gas would display a placard reading "Irritant." 664: Coiling new rope against the lay, bringing the lower end up through the center of the coil, then coiling with the lay, in order to remove the kinks, is known as __________.
N a. coiling N b. faking N c. flemishing Y d. thoroughfooting 703: The operator of an uninspected vessel MUST assist people affected by an accident if he or she can do so without __________.
Y a. serious danger to his or her own vessel N b. further damaging the other vessel N c. undue delay N d. creating a panic on either vessel 719: Most crude oils are classified as grade __________.
N a. A or B N b. B Y c. C or D N d. E 857: On vessels over 100 gross tons, whose responsibility is it to ensure that all able seamen in the vessel's crew have the documents and qualifications required by law and regulation?
Y a. Master of the vessel N b. USCG Officer in Charge of Marine Inspection N c. Owner or operator of the vessel N d. Company's personnel director 859: To insure proper seating when closing a valve on a tank, the valve should be __________.
N a. closed against the stop and the locking pin inserted Y b. closed, opened a half turn, and then closed again N c. set up as tight as possible by hand N d. set up tight using a valve wrench 898: You must load as much of a large shipment of case goods as possible into a hold which has 24,000 cubic feet of space. Each case measures 2 feet by 2-1/2 feet by 4 feet and weights 448 pounds. If you allow for broken stowage of 15%, how many long tons can be loaded?
N a. 280 N b. 233 Y c. 204 N d. 190 907: While assigned to a 90 GRT vessel, you are required to sign "foreign" articles on a voyage from Philadelphia to which port?
Y a. San Francisco, CA N b. Baltimore, MD N c. Tampico, Mexico N d. Montreal, Canada 929: All of the following steps are taken in starting a centrifugal pump, EXCEPT to __________.
Y a. set the relief valve N b. check the lubrication system N c. vent the pump casing N d. open the pump suction and discharge valves 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 975: The "Mode" selector switch on the autopilot steering stand is used to select any of the following with the EXCEPTION of __________.
N a. automatic pilot steering N b. hand-electric steering N c. non-followup steering Y d. rudder adjustment 1005: Which device is designed to automatically hold the load if power should fail to an electric winch?
N a. Pneumatic brake Y b. Electromagnetic brake N c. Hand brake N d. Motor controller 1039: When cleaning cargo tanks with portable machines, how is the machine grounded?
N a. Bonding wires are secured from the machine to a convenient location on deck. N b. The machines must maintain physical contact with the deck at the Butterworth opening. Y c. The water supply hoses contain internal wires that act as conductors N d. The water jets impinging on the vessel's structure form a pathway to ground. 1077: A seaman dies during a voyage. What is NOT required to be entered into the Official Log?
Y a. Statement that the Master has taken custody of the deceased's MMD and passport N b. An inventory of the money and property N c. Statement of the wages due N d. Statement as to the total deductions to be made from the wages 1146: While your vessel is docked port side to a wharf, a sudden gale force wind causes the vessel's bow lines to part. The bow begins to fall away from the dock, and no tugs are immediately available. Which measure(s) should you take FIRST?
N a. Call the Master and the deck gang. N b. Slip the stern lines, let the vessel drift into the river, and then anchor. Y c. Let go the starboard anchor. N d. Obtain assistance and attempt to put some new bow lines out. 1167: A vessel will "squat" when it proceeds underway __________.
N a. only in deep water N b. only in shallow water Y c. in all depths of water N d. only in narrow channels 1186: Which term describes a rope in which three right-handed strands are laid up left-handed?
N a. Soft-laid N b. Hard-laid N c. Shroud laid Y d. Hawser-laid 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 1482: The two courses of action if the underwater hull is severely damaged are to plug the openings or to __________.
Y a. establish and maintain flooding boundaries N b. dewater the compartment N c. secure power to the compartment N d. ballast to maintain even keel 1518: Your vessel is being towed and back-up wires have been installed. Back-up wires carry the towing load in the event that the __________.
N a. bridle legs part Y b. towing bitt or pad eye fails N c. bight ring fails N d. main towing hawser parts 1563: Which statement about two lines spliced together is TRUE?
N a. Splicing is used to increase the circumference of each line. Y b. Splicing two lines together is stronger than knotting two lines together. N c. Splicing is used to increase the overall strength of the line. N d. Splicing is used to prevent rotting of the lines bitter end. 1619: A periodic thorough examination of the cargo gear proves satisfactory. What percentage of the total gear must be dismantled to determine actual internal condition?
Y a. None N b. 10% N c. 25% N d. 100% 1676: When preparing to hoist the anchor, you should FIRST __________.
Y a. engage the wildcat N b. put the brake in the off position N c. take off the chain stopper N d. take the riding pawl off the chain 1794: A "figure eight" knot is used to __________.
N a. be a stopper N b. shorten a line N c. join lines of equal size Y d. keep a line from passing through a sheave 1843: The sheave diameter to be used with a 3-inch manila rope is __________.
N a. 3 inches Y b. 6 inches N c. 9 inches N d. 12 inches 1996: Which method should be used to secure a manila line to bitts?
N a. A round turn on the bitt farthest from the strain and then figure eights Y b. A round turn on the bitt closest to the strain and then figure eights N c. Figure eights and then a round turn at the top of both bitts N d. Only figure eights are necessary on both bitts 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 2091: When operating in an area where sea ice and icebergs are present, which statement is TRUE?
Y a. Icebergs may travel in a direction many degrees different from the sea ice. N b. Both icebergs and sea ice will move in approximately the same direction and at the same speed. N c. Icebergs and sea ice will move in the same direction, but at different speeds due to the sail effect of the berg. N d. Icebergs and sea ice will move in the same direction, but the iceberg will move slower because of its underwater bulk. 2201: When referring to dry bulk cargoes, the term "flow state" __________.
N a. designates the state of a commodity when the ship is heeled past the angle of repose N b. relates to the suitability of loading a cargo by flowing down inclined chutes Y c. refers to the saturation of a dry bulk product with water to the point where it acts as a liquid N d. relates to the minimum granule size of a particular product where it will flow like a liquid at an angle of 30° 2558: A sling is a device used in __________.
Y a. hoisting cargo aboard a vessel N b. hoisting personnel aboard a vessel N c. securing a small boat to a large vessel N d. hoisting the anchor 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 2659: The shearing stresses on a ship's structure are usually greatest at __________.
N a. the bow N b. the stern N c. midships Y d. the ship's quarter-length points 2897: Form 2692 (Notice of Marine Casualty), when required, must be filed to the U.S. Coast Guard within how many days?
N a. 1 day N b. 3 days Y c. 5 days N d. 7 days 2930: A large vessel is equipped with a controllable pitch propeller. Which statement is TRUE?
Y a. When dead in the water, it is often difficult to find the neutral position and slight headway or sternway may result. N b. When going directly from full ahead to full astern, there is complete steering control. N c. When the vessel has headway and the propeller is in neutral, there is no effect on rudder control. N d. When maneuvering in port, full ahead or astern power can usually be obtained without changing shaft RPM. 2954: An intermediate spring is __________.
N a. fitted in each leg of the towing bridle Y b. generally located between the "fishplate" and the main towing hawser N c. secured at the "H" bitts N d. usually made of manila hawser 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) 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 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 3382: The signal man assisting the crane operator first taps his elbow with one hand and then proceeds to use regular signals. This is the signal to __________.
N a. use the main hoist N b. proceed slowly N c. increase speed Y d. use the whip line 3464: The ultimate or maximum strength of a wire rope is referred to as the __________.
N a. operating strength N b. working load Y c. breaking strength N d. lifting load 3476: The strongest method of forming an eye in wire rope is using __________.
N a. three wire rope clamps N b. an eye splice with four or five tucks N c. a thimble fastened with four or five tucks Y d. a wire rope socket attached with zinc 3489: You are lifting a 5-ton weight with a single whip rove on a swinging boom set at an angle of 60° to the horizontal. Use the formula for the size of a shackle with a safe working load and determine the minimum size shackle that should be used to secure the head block to the boom?
N a. 1 inch N b. 1 3/8 inch N c. 1 1/2 inch Y d. 1 7/8 inch 3840: You are lifting a one-ton weight with a swinging boom. When comparing the stresses on the rig with the boom at 20° to the horizontal to the stresses when the boom is at 60° to the horizontal, which statement is true?
N a. The thrust on the boom is greater at 20°. N b. The stress on the topping lift is greater at 60°. Y c. The stress on the heel block is less at 60°. N d. The change in angle of elevation has no effect on the stresses in the head block. 4115: Entries should be made in a Ro-Ro vessel’s cargo-securing device record book for __________.
N a. procedures for accepting cargo securing devices N b. procedures for maintaining and repairing cargo-securing devices N c. record of cargo securing device inspections Y d. All of the above 4236: What is another description for a tandem crane lift?
N a. Single crane hoisting 30 tons N b. Twin cranes hoisting 60 tons Y c. Quad lift hoisting 120 tons N d. All of the above 4390: 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" N c. No reply is necessary, just carry out the order Y d. "Right 15 degrees rudder"