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78: Before CPR is started, you should __________.
Y a. establish an open airway N b. treat any bleeding wounds N c. insure the victim is conscious N d. make the victim comfortable 125: Addition of weight to a vessel will ALWAYS __________.
Y a. reduce reserve buoyancy N b. increase righting moments N c. increase GM N d. All of the above 185: Which substance is NOT considered to be "Oil" under the pollution prevention regulations?
N a. Petroleum and fuel oil N b. Sludge Y c. Oil mixed with dredge spoil N d. Oil refuse and oil mixed with wastes 200: Which statement is TRUE of a tender vessel?
N a. It has a large GM. Y b. Its period of roll is long. N c. It has a very low center of gravity. N d. It has a good transverse stability. 372: 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-0005
N a. 189 tons N b. 174 tons Y c. 158 tons N d. No loading required 549: If a vessel takes a sudden, severe list or trim from an unknown cause, you should FIRST __________.
Y a. determine the cause before taking countermeasures N b. assume the shift is due to off-center loading N c. counterflood N d. assume the cause is environmental forces 595: How long shall the operator of a vessel employed in the transferring of oil to other vessels keep the Declaration of Inspection of those transfers?
N a. 1 week from date of signature N b. 2 weeks from date of signature Y c. 1 month from date of signature N d. 6 months from date of signature 741: You are ordering ship's stores. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. Stores such as line, rags, mattresses, linens, etc. must be treated to be fire retardant. N b. Stores certified for use on uninspected vessels may be identified by the certification number used by Underwriter's Laboratories. Y c. A portable container of a flammable liquid used as fuel for portable auxiliary equipment must be stowed in a paint locker or at a designated open location. N d. Acetylene may be in a ship's storeroom in quantities not exceeding 6000 cubic feet. 767: On every vessel, distress signals must be stowed __________.
Y a. on or near the navigating bridge N b. on the flying bridge not closer than 15 feet to any bulkhead N c. above the freeboard deck away from heat N d. in an enclosed space below the freeboard deck away from heat 855: The term, "cargo tank length", as used in part 157 of the Pollution Regulations, means the __________.
N a. length of any individual cargo space, from bulkhead to bulkhead N b. greatest distance between two opposite cargo tank bulkheads N c. diagonal measurement of a cargo tank Y d. length from the forward bulkhead of the forwardmost cargo tanks to the after bulkhead of the aftermost cargo tanks 913: On a vessel of 8,000 tons displacement, compute the reduction in metacentric height due to free surface in a hold having free water in the tank tops. The hold is 40 feet long and 20 feet wide. The reduction in metacentric height is __________.
Y a. 0.1 ft N b. 0.3 ft N c. 0.5 ft N d. 0.9 ft 918: Fires which occur in energized electrical equipment, such as switchboard insulation, are class __________.
N a. A N b. B Y c. C N d. D 1357: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is partially loaded with a GM of 2.9 feet and drafts of: FWD 17'-10", AFT 19'-04". Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine what tanks you should ballast to increase the GM to 3.9 feet.
Y a. Tanks: DB4, DT6 N b. Tanks: DB3, DB5, DT8 N c. Tanks: DB6, DT7 N d. Tanks: DB2, DT1, DT6 1400: In rough weather, when a ship is able to maneuver, it is best to launch a lifeboat __________.
Y a. on the lee side N b. on the windward side N c. with the wind dead ahead N d. with the wind from astern 1412: By regulation, cargo tank atmosphere must be inert before and during which operation?
N a. Stripping N b. Loading N c. Cleaning Y d. All of the above 1422: Mechanical gearing of deck machinery such as the windlass or boat hoists should __________.
N a. be open to view so, if a foreign object gets in the gearing, the operator can immediately stop the machinery Y b. have a guard over the gearing N c. be painted a contrasting color from the base color in order to call attention to the gearing N d. not be operated if there is any crew within 10 feet of the machinery 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 1505: What is one of the FIRST things you would do on boarding an inflatable liferaft?
N a. Open equipment pack. N b. Post a lookout. N c. Issue anti-seasickness medicine. Y d. Pick up other survivors. 1526: Which type of portable fire extinguishers is NOT designed for use on flammable liquid fires?
N a. Foam N b. Dry chemical Y c. Water (cartridge-operated) N d. Carbon dioxide 1594: Which statement is TRUE concerning buoyant work vests aboard tank vessels?
N a. They may be worn while working on deck but not while working over the side. Y b. They must be used only under supervision of a designated ship's officer. N c. They will be accepted for up to 10% of the required life preservers. N d. They may be worn during drills. 1643: On a MODU with lifeboats stowed in two different locations, if all the lifeboats are lost in one location then the remaining lifeboats must accommodate what percentage of the persons permitted on board?
N a. 50% N b. 75% N c. 90% Y d. 100% 1783: Which statement concerning GMDSS maintenance requirements is FALSE?
N a. Compulsory vessels sailing in Sea Areas A1 and A2 must provide any one of the three maintenance options which are duplication of equipment, shore-based or at-sea maintenance capability. N b. Compulsory vessels sailing in Sea Areas A3 and A4 must provide any two of the three maintenance options which are duplication of equipment, shore-based or at-sea maintenance capability. Y c. If shore-based maintenance is used, maintenance services do not have to be completed or performance verified unless the vessel will be sailing to a non-US port. N d. Equipment warranties do not satisfy GMDSS maintenance requirements. 1920: Which statement is TRUE concerning life preservers?
N a. Buoyant vests may be substituted for life preservers. Y b. Kapok life preservers must have vinyl-covered pad inserts. N c. Life preservers must always be worn with the same side facing outwards. N d. Life preservers are not designed to turn a person's face clear of the water when unconscious. 2314: Cargo tanks on barges fitted with goose neck vents and flame screens are limited to carrying which grade of cargo?
N a. A and below N b. B and below N c. C and below Y d. D and E only 2387: A magnetic compass card is marked in how many degrees?
N a. 90 N b. 180 Y c. 360 N d. 400 2566: LFG tank and pipeline maintenance should include __________.
N a. exclusion of all sand and solid matter N b. cleaning with clean fresh or sea water N c. examination for fractures and pitting Y d. All of the above 2822: Survival craft required on a steel small passenger vessel operating in cold water must __________.
Y a. have sufficient capacity for all persons on board the vessel in ocean service. N b. have sufficient capacity for at least 50% of all persons on board for vessels in ocean service N c. be only inflatable liferafts N d. international orange in color only for vessels in lakes, bays and sounds service 3144: On a lifeboat equipped with Rottmer-type releasing gear, turning the releasing lever releases __________.
N a. the painter N b. the after boat fall only if the boat is waterborne N c. both falls at the same time only if the boat is waterborne Y d. both falls at the same time even if the boat has not reached the water 3385: A jack-up, 180 feet in length, has the center of flotation at 110 feet aft of frame zero. The draft at the bow is 11.0 feet and the draft at the stern is 13.0 feet. What is the true mean draft?
N a. 11.78 feet N b. 12.00 feet Y c. 12.22 feet N d. 12.78 feet 3438: Generally, when lifting an inflatable liferaft back aboard ship, you would use the __________.
Y a. towing bridle N b. main weather cover N c. external lifelines N d. righting strap 3700: Sign(s) of respiratory arrest requiring artificial respiration is(are) __________.
N a. vomiting Y b. blue color and lack of breathing N c. irregular breathing N d. unconsciousness 3752: A shipmate suffers a heart attack and stops breathing. You must __________.
N a. administer oxygen Y b. immediately check his pulse and start CPR N c. make the victim comfortable in a bunk N d. immediately give a stimulant, by force if necessary 3753: A shipmate suffers a heart attack and stops breathing. You must __________.
N a. immediately give a stimulant, by force if necessary N b. make the victim comfortable in a bunk N c. administer oxygen Y d. immediately start CPR 3848: Each personal flotation device light on an OSV that has a non-replacement power source must be replaced __________.
N a. every six months after initial installation N b. every 12 months after initial installation N c. every 24 months after initial installation Y d. on or before the expiration date of the power source 3964: Paints and solvents on a vessel should be __________.
N a. stored safely in a cool dark non-ventilated area until work is completed Y b. resealed and returned to a well ventilated area after each use N c. covered at all times to protect from ignition sources N d. stored in a suitable gear locker 4056: Which installed equipment must be tested and logged when a new Master assumes command?
N a. Internal communications, including sound-powered telephones N b. Navigational lights and search lights N c. Vessel control alarms Y d. All of the above must be tested 4101: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #2 (Ballasting to Survival). What is the new height of the transverse metacenter if all the bulk materials are discharged?
N a. 63.14 feet N b. 64.05 feet Y c. 64.30 feet N d. 66.09 feet 4181: The DEEP DRILLER is operating at a draft of 60 feet. There is 11.5 feet of drill water in each of the drill water tanks (5P and 5S). What would be the improvement in KGL if 5S is filled from 5P?
N a. 0.56 foot N b. 0.49 foot N c. 0.18 foot Y d. 0.08 foot 4210: You are loading in a port subject to the summer load line mark and bound for a port subject to the winter load line mark. You will enter the winter zone after steaming four days. You will consume 35 tons of fuel, water, and stores per day. The hydrometer reading at the loading pier is 1.0083, and the average TPI is 65. What is the minimum freeboard required at the start of the voyage? (Get Table Data)
Y a. 74 inches N b. 78 inches N c. 80 inches N d. 86 inches 4505: The height of the longitudinal metacenter of the COASTAL DRILLER at a displacement of 13,810 kips is __________.
N a. 256.51 feet Y b. 255.11 feet N c. 254.60 feet N d. 253.20 feet 4637: How much drill water should be transferred from tanks #23 and #24 to tank #1 to level the COASTAL DRILLER, in transit at a draft of 10 feet 6 inches, if the total longitudinal moments are 1,700,000 ft-kips?
N a. 438 kips Y b. 451 kips N c. 521 kips N d. 537 kips 4785: What should you do with your emergency position indicating radio beacon if you are in a liferaft in a storm?
Y a. Bring it inside the liferaft and leave it on. N b. Bring it inside the liferaft and turn it off until the storm passes. N c. Leave it outside the liferaft and leave it on. N d. Leave it outside the liferaft but turn it off. 5062: You are making a heavy lift with the jumbo boom. Your vessel displaces 8530 T. The 40-ton weight is on the pier and its center is 65' to starboard of the centerline. The head of the boom is 115' above the base line and the center of gravity of the lift when stowed on deck will be 50' above the base line. As the jumbo boom takes the strain the ship lists to 5°. What is the GM with the cargo stowed?
N a. 2.96 ft N b. 3.18 ft N c. 3.46 ft Y d. 3.77 ft 5431: The COASTAL DRILLER, loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #4 (Storm), discharges all the bulk in the four bulk tanks. What is the new TCG?
N a. -1.11 feet N b. -0.47 foot N c. 1.07 feet Y d. 1.11 feet 5449: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to bunker with drafts of FWD 17'-06", AFT 20'-04". After all bunkers are on board, soundings indicate the tonnages shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the free surface correction. ST-0178
N a. 1.05 feet N b. 1.15 feet N c. 1.25 feet Y d. 1.31 feet 5763: What is the purpose of a chain stopper?
N a. Stops the chain during pay out Y b. Secures the chain after is has been stopped N c. Stops off a 6 foot section for inspection N d. Hydraulically cuts anchor chain 6035: On a MODU, watertight doors should be operated __________.
N a. during abandon drill Y b. during fire drill N c. weekly N d. when the rig is being moved 6619: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has on board 6450 tons of cargo with an LCG-FP of 270.89 feet. See the distribution of the cargo to be loaded. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final LCG-FP of the cargo. ST-0194
N a. LCG-FP 267.12 feet N b. LCG-FP 268.48 feet Y c. LCG-FP 270.97 feet N d. LCG-FP 273.06 feet 6858: A hydraulic accumulator is designed to __________.
Y a. store fluid under pressure N b. act as a fluid reservoir N c. provide overpressure relief N d. replenish fluid to a system 6937: A casualty report of an intentional grounding of a MODU is required under what condition?
N a. Under any condition N b. If the grounding lasts over 24 hours Y c. If it creates a hazard to the environment N d. At the owner's discretion 6955: Regulations require certain records to be retained on board a MODU for how long after the report of a casualty?
N a. 1 month Y b. 3 months N c. 6 months N d. 12 months 7053: When a patient is suspected of having appendicitis, the pain should be relieved by __________.
Y a. keeping an ice bag over the appendix area N b. giving the patient a laxative N c. giving the patient morphine sulfate N d. giving the patient aspirin with a glass of water 7318: A cabinet or space containing the controls or valves for the fixed firefighting system must be __________.
Y a. posted with instructions on the operation of the system N b. ventilated and equipped with explosion-proof switches N c. painted with red and black diagonal stripes N d. equipped with a battery powered source of emergency lighting 8053: At a speed of 6 knots the fuel aboard a survival craft should last __________.
N a. 8 hours N b. 12 hours Y c. 24 hours N d. 48 hours 8261: When taking soundings on a MODU, coating the tape with chalk helps to __________.
Y a. better identify the correct reading N b. show the depth of any water in an oil tank N c. make the tape roll easier N d. reduce possibility of sparks 8491: The DEEP DRILLER, at a draft of 50 feet, has a KGT of 52.12 feet and TCG of 0.5 foot to port of the longitudinal centerline. What is the list in feet?
N a. 2.7 feet to port Y b. 5.4 feet to port N c. 5.7 feet to port N d. 10.8 feet to port 8781: To determine the number of certificated Lifeboatmen required on a mobile offshore drilling unit, you should check the __________.
N a. load line certificate Y b. Certificate of Inspection N c. Safety of Life at Sea Certificate N d. Operations Manual 9245: The object of plugging holes below the waterline on a MODU should be to __________.
N a. eliminate all water entering the hole N b. only plug holes in machinery or other vital spaces Y c. reduce the entry of water as much as possible N d. plug the largest holes first 9247: What type of test determines the pressure at which the formation immediately below the last set casing will take fluid?
N a. Production N b. Drill stem Y c. Leak-off N d. Conductor 9631: Fixed carbon dioxide extinguishing systems, for machinery spaces that are normally manned, are actuated by one control to open the stop valve in the line leading to the space, and __________.
N a. the same control releasing the CO2 Y b. a separate control to release the CO2 N c. two separate controls to release the CO2 N d. three separate controls to release the CO2