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36: The number and type of hand portable fire extinguishers required outside and in the vicinity of the paint locker exit is __________.
N a. one A-I N b. two A-IIs Y c. one B-II N d. one C-II 129: A life float on a fishing vessel must be equipped with __________.
N a. a righting line N b. red hand flares Y c. pendants N d. drinking water 132: The most serious effect of air trapped in a diesel engine jacket water cooling system is that it __________.
N a. causes colloid suspension in the cooling water N b. reduces the capability of the lubrication system N c. can form pockets which block the flow of coolant through the system Y d. leads to the scuffing of cylinder walls 198: A person suffering from possible broken bones and internal injuries should __________.
N a. be assisted in walking around N b. be examined then walked to a bunk Y c. not be moved but made comfortable until medical assistance arrives N d. not be allowed to lie down where injured but moved to a chair or bunk 239: Which statement about the free surface correction is TRUE?
N a. It is added to GM at light drafts and subtracted at deep drafts. N b. It is increased if the slack tank is not on the centerline. N c. It is decreased if the slack tank is below the KG of the vessel. Y d. The correction decreases as the draft increases due to loading dry cargo. 501: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is loaded with the cargo shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the amount of liquid loading required in the double bottom tanks to meet a one compartment standard. ST-0010
N a. 1292 tons Y b. 1248 tons N c. 1211 tons N d. 1172 tons 538: A victim is coughing and wheezing from a partial obstruction of the airway. An observer should __________.
N a. perform the Heimlich maneuver N b. immediately start CPR N c. give back blows and something to drink Y d. allow the person to continue coughing and dislodge the obstruction on his own 604: To prevent loss of stability from free communication flooding you should __________.
N a. close the cross-connection valve between the off-center tanks N b. completely flood high center tanks N c. ballast double bottom wing tanks Y d. close any opening to the sea in an off-center tank 647: Under the "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act", the maximum power of all transmitters used shall be not more than __________.
Y a. 25 watts N b. 50 watts N c. 75 watts N d. 100 watts 901: A squeeze-grip type carbon dioxide portable fire extinguisher has been partially discharged. It should be __________.
N a. replaced in its proper location if weight loss is no more than 15% N b. replaced in its proper location if weight loss is no more than 25% Y c. labeled empty and recharged as soon as possible N d. labeled empty and replaced in its proper location regardless of weight 910: When using a stabilogauge, unless the density correction is applied, the center of gravity of a loaded compartment is assumed to be located __________.
N a. on the deck of the compartment N b. at one-third the height of the compartment Y c. at the geometric center of the compartment N d. at one-half the height of the compartment 1034: Which vessels must comply with the vessel bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone regulations while navigating?
Y a. All towing vessels 26 feet in length or greater N b. All passenger vessels less than 100 gross tons N c. All power-driven vessels 12 meters or less in length N d. All of the above 1183: The engine in a covered lifeboat is fueled with __________.
N a. leaded gasoline N b. unleaded gasoline Y c. diesel oil N d. liquefied gas 1248: In the event of fire in a machinery space, __________.
Y a. the fixed carbon dioxide system should be used only when all other means of extinguishment have failed N b. the fixed carbon dioxide system should be used immediately, as it is the most efficient means of extinguishment N c. water in any form should not be used as it will spread the fire N d. the space should be opened 5 minutes after flooding CO2 to prevent injury to personnel 1498: The spread of fire is prevented by __________.
Y a. cooling surfaces adjacent to the fire N b. leaving combustibles in the endangered area N c. increasing the oxygen supply N d. All of the above 1632: When joining the female coupling of the fire hose to the male outlet of the hydrant, you should make sure that the __________.
N a. threads are lubricated N b. nozzle is attached to the hose Y c. female coupling has a gasket N d. hose is led out 1775: You are inspecting the nonmetallic oil transfer hoses on the vessel you operate. The maximum allowable pressure of the hose is 70 psi. Your inspection confirms the hose did not burst, bulge, leak or abnormally distort under the required static liquid pressure of __________.
N a. 70 psi Y b. 105 psi N c. 140 psi N d. 210 psi 2032: What is the primary hazard, other than fire damage, associated with a class C fire?
N a. Possibility of reflash Y b. Electrocution or shock N c. Explosion N d. Flashover 2046: Your drafts are: FWD 5'-11", AFT 6'-11". From past experience, you know that the vessel will increase her draft 1 inch for every 7 tons loaded. There is rig water on board and 16 tons of deck cargo. How many more tons of cargo can be loaded and still maintain the same trim? (D037DG )
N a. 8 tons N b. 12 tons N c. 10 tons Y d. 14 tons 2050: You have 160 tons of below deck tonnage and 300 tons of above deck cargo on board. You must load 110 tons of liquid mud below deck. How much more deck cargo can you load? (See illustration D036DG, stability letter for M.V. Hudson.) (D036DG )
Y a. 55 tons N b. 99 tons N c. 140 tons N d. 360 tons 2250: Which cargo is considered volatile?
N a. Bunker C N b. Turkey-red oil N c. Sweet oil Y d. iso-Propylamine 2372: Use the material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book. If the KG is 23.0 feet, and the drafts are: FWD 15'-03", AFT 15'-09"; at what angle will the vessel lose positive stability?
N a. 57° N b. 72° N c. 81° Y d. 90° 2381: Beyond the area of state ownership in the U.S. outer continental shelf, the right to drill is controlled by the __________.
N a. U.S. Coast Guard Y b. Minerals Management Service N c. American Bureau of Shipping N d. U.S. Corps of Engineers 2758: A vessel is equipped with cross-connected deep tanks. In which situation should the cross-connection valve be closed?
N a. The tanks lie above the waterline and are filled. N b. The tanks are partially filled with dry cargo. Y c. The tanks are partially filled with liquid cargo. N d. The tanks are filled and lie below the waterline. 2816: When a lifeline is required to be attached to a ring life buoy it must be at least __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. 30 feet long Y b. 60 feet long N c. 90 feet long N d. 120 feet long 2886: A small passenger vessel, operating only on domestic routes, which is operated in salt water for more than three months in a year must undergo a dry dock and internal structural examination at least once every __________.
Y a. 2 years N b. 3 years N c. 4 years N d. 5 years 3136: Where should the tops of vents from gasoline tanks terminate?
Y a. In open air N b. Inside cabins near the overhead N c. In the machinery space near the engine air intake N d. Underwater 3171: Automatic fire dampers in ventilation systems are operated by use of __________.
Y a. fusible links N b. remotely operated valves N c. C02 system pressure switches N d. heat or smoke detectors 3192: Which statement is FALSE concerning the use of approved buoyant work vests on board uninspected towboats? (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
Y a. They may be substituted for up to 50% of the required life preservers. N b. They shall be of an approved type. N c. They shall be stowed separately from required lifesaving equipment. N d. They may be worn by crew members when working near or over the water. 3394: The carburetor is placed on the engine to __________.
N a. distribute the gasoline Y b. mix the fuel and air N c. properly lubricate the engine N d. assist in priming the cylinders 3510: When required, the steering gear, whistle, and the means of communication between the pilothouse and the engine room on a passenger vessel shall be tested by an officer of the vessel within a period of not more than how many hours prior to departure?
N a. 4 N b. 8 Y c. 12 N d. 24 3523: Among the equipment included in the DEEP DRILLER lightweight are the loading hoses, traveling block in the lowest position, anchors, mooring chain, all machinery with liquids to normal operating level, and __________.
Y a. derrick N b. lower hull fuel N c. eight anchor buoys N d. normal food supplies for 79 persons 3659: Using the Guidance Manual for Loading the M.V. Grand Haven, determine the amount of ballast required in tank No. 1 (P&S) to maintain drafts of 17'-00" forward and 22'-06" aft for a vessel loaded with grain which has a test weight of 43 lbs.
Y a. 23 tons each N b. 50 tons each N c. 75 tons each N d. 150 tons each 3737: The most important consideration in the event the Deep Driller suffers damage is __________.
Y a. preserve reserve buoyancy N b. advise authorities N c. pump from adjacent undamaged compartments N d. counterflood on the opposite corner 3782: You have abandoned ship in tropical waters. Which procedure should be used during a prolonged period in a liferaft?
N a. Wet clothes during the day to decrease perspiration. N b. Get plenty of rest. N c. Keep the entrance curtains open. Y d. All of the above 3851: On the DEEP DRILLER, among the valves to open when transferring ballast from Tank 10P to Tank 1S using the #2 ballast pump is valve __________.
N a. 33 Starboard Y b. 36 Starboard N c. 33 Port N d. 36 Port 3902: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to sail with the load shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the available GM. ST-0149
Y a. Available GM 3.0 ft N b. Available GM 3.7 ft N c. Available GM 4.0 ft N d. Available GM 4.2 ft 4079: Your cargo vessel's Certification of Inspection expires 30 April 2002. One of your inflatable liferafts was last serviced in January 2002. The raft must be reinspected no later than __________.
Y a. January 2003 N b. June 2003 N c. April 2004 N d. January 2007 4127: While loaded as shown in the DEEP DRILLER Sample Load Form #3 (Preparing to Drill), all of the casing is discharged. What is the change in LCG?
N a. 0.45 foot Y b. -0.45 foot N c. -1.78 feet N d. -2.68 feet 4146: The follow-up gear on an electro-hydraulic steering gear __________.
N a. relieves excessive fluid pressure Y b. takes the pump off stroke when the desired rudder angle is attained N c. synchronizes wheel position with the rudder position N d. returns the rudder to mid-position when the wheel is released 4275: The independent-leg drilling unit is the best jack-up rig selection for drilling at locations with __________.
N a. soft even bottoms Y b. firm uneven bottoms N c. deep water N d. shallow water 4485: The COASTAL DRILLER has a trim of 2.13 feet by the stern. The draft in sea water at the forward draft marks is observed to be 8.0 feet. The KMT is __________.
Y a. 153.73 feet N b. 160.42 feet N c. 179.41 feet N d. 203.97 feet 4617: On the COASTAL DRILLER, in case one of the two bilge pits is flooded, the other can operate through a(n)__________.
N a. six-inch line connected to the independent isolation valves to the sea chest N b. separate bilge discharge manifold N c. independent scavenger manifold Y d. crossover arrangement 5055: A mobile offshore drilling unit will show the day-shape in DIAGRAM 10 to indicate that it is __________.
N a. at anchor Y b. being towed N c. aground N d. drilling 5063: What signal must be sounded by a vessel towing a mobile offshore drilling unit through an area of restricted visibility?
N a. Two prolonged blasts N b. Five or more short blasts Y c. One prolonged and two short blasts N d. One prolonged and three short blasts 5417: The COASTAL DRILLER, loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #3 (Drilling), discharges the bulk in Bulk Tanks 1 and 2. What is the new LCG?
Y a. 124.97 feet AFO N b. 125.09 feet AFO N c. 127.70 feet AFO N d. 130.42 feet AFO 5695: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #4, (Drilling). In preparing for approaching heavy weather, the four leeward mooring lines are slacked. These actions reduce the __________.
Y a. natural pitch period N b. metacentric height N c. height of the righting arm N d. righting moment 5715: What can cause a lack of oxygen in a chain locker?
N a. Absorption N b. Osmosis N c. Evaporation Y d. Oxidation 5962: Your drafts are: FWD 25'-09", AFT 28'-03". Use the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the location of the center of flotation relative to amidships.
N a. 2.6 feet forward N b. 2.1 feet forward Y c. at the center of flotation N d. 0.8 foot aft 6663: A branch line valve of a fire extinguishing system on a MODU must be marked with the __________.
N a. maximum pressure allowed at that branch Y b. name of the space or spaces which it serves N c. date of the last maintenance inspection N d. pressure needed to maintain an effective stream at that point 6861: Prior to getting underway in fresh or brackish water, the Master or person in charge of a MODU must __________.
Y a. log the density of the water N b. secure all overboard discharges N c. take on fresh water ballast N d. clean the sides with fresh water 7043: While providing assistance to a victim of an epileptic seizure, it is most important to __________.
N a. give artificial respiration Y b. prevent patient from hurting himself N c. keep the patient awake and make him/her walk if necessary to keep him/her awake N d. remove any soiled clothing and put the patient in a clean bed 7345: What is the average range of vessel-to-vessel VHF-FM radio communications?
Y a. 15 to 20 miles N b. 60 to 90 miles N c. 90 to 120 miles N d. 120 to 150 miles 7648: Buoyant apparatus are required to be fitted or equipped with all of the following equipment EXCEPT __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. life lines Y b. paddles N c. water lights N d. painters 8295: The DEEP DRILLER suffers minor flooding of the port pump room. If both port bilge pumps fail to dewater the pump room, you should use the __________.
Y a. port drill water pump N b. port saltwater service pump N c. port ballast pumps N d. starboard ballast pumps and crossover system 8561: On a MODU, a fire pump may be used for other purposes if __________.
N a. the other services are run off a reducing station with a pressure gage Y b. a separate fire pump is available for use on the fire main N c. all other services are operated by a manifold near the pump N d. All of the above 8645: In the analysis of damaged stability for the DEEP DRILLER, disregarded are the beneficial effects of moorings and __________.
N a. horizontal area of the platform N b. vertical area of the platform Y c. countermeasures N d. wind strength 8848: Enclosed lifeboats which have been afloat over a long period of time require __________.
N a. frequent opening of hatches to permit entry of fresh air Y b. regular checks of bilge levels N c. use of ear plugs to dampen engine noise N d. frequent flushing of the water spray system with fresh water 9121: The blocking or absence of fire dampers can cause __________.
N a. the accumulation of explosive gases N b. faster cooling of the fire Y c. the fire to spread through the ventilation system N d. fixed foam systems to be ineffective 9611: A crew member reports that the high-pressure alarm light of a low-pressure CO2 fixed fire extinguishing system is illuminated. The most probable cause of this condition would be that __________.
N a. an air leak has developed in the tank Y b. the tank cooling system has malfunctioned N c. the pilot cylinder discharge valve is leaking N d. an excessive amount of insulation has been installed on the tank and piping