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119: What would be considered a vessel under the International Rules of the Road?
N a. A jack-up rig under tow N b. A semisubmersible drilling rig under tow N c. A semisubmersible drilling rig drifting after breaking a tow line Y d. All of the above 183: Which statement is TRUE concerning an inflatable liferaft?
N a. The floor may be inflated for insulation from cold water. N b. Crew members can jump into the raft without damaging it. N c. The raft may be boarded before it is fully inflated. Y d. All of the above 236: What is the maximum number of sleeping accommodations a barge may have before it is required to have fire pumps, hydrants, hose, and nozzles installed?
N a. 5 N b. 8 Y c. 12 N d. 15 388: A victim has suffered a second-degree burn to a small area of the lower arm. What is the proper treatment for this injury?
Y a. Immerse the arm in cold water for 1 to 2 hours, apply burn ointment, and bandage. N b. Open any blisters with a sterile needle, apply burn ointment and bandage. N c. Apply burn ointment, remove any foreign material and insure that nothing is in contact with the burn. N d. Immerse the arm in cold water for 1 to 2 hours, open any blister and apply burn ointment. 583: The minimum length of the painter for a lifeboat in ocean service is __________.
N a. 60 fathoms N b. the distance from the main deck to the light waterline N c. twice the distance from the main deck to the light waterline or 50 feet whichever is greater Y d. two times the distance from the boat deck to the light waterline or 50 feet whichever is greater 775: During the annual inspection by the owner, each nonmetallic oil transfer hose must not burst, bulge, leak, or abnormally distort under static liquid pressure of at least __________.
N a. 100 pounds per square inch N b. the relief valve setting pressure N c. the shoreside pump discharge pressure Y d. 1½ times the maximum allowable working pressure 778: An aluminum powder fire is classified as class __________.
N a. A N b. B N c. C Y d. D 853: When whistle signals are used for launching lifeboats, one short blast means __________.
N a. "use the float-free method only" Y b. "lower all boats" N c. "raise all boats" N d. "drill is over, secure all boats" 1004: The lifesaving signal used to indicate, "Landing here highly dangerous" is __________.
N a. firing of a white star signal Y b. firing of a red star signal N c. vertical motion of a red light N d. code letter "K" given by light or sound signaling apparatus 1089: During counterflooding to correct a severe list aggravated by an off-center load, your vessel suddenly takes a list or trim to the opposite side. You should __________.
N a. continue counterflooding in the same direction N b. continue counterflooding, but in the opposite direction Y c. immediately stop counterflooding N d. deballast from the low side 1202: Which is the most accurate instrument for measuring the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere of a confined space?
N a. Combustible gas indicator Y b. Oxygen indicator N c. Flame safety lamp N d. All of the above 1212: Ambient air, which you normally breathe, contains what percent of oxygen?
N a. 6% N b. 10% N c. 15% Y d. 21% 1292: What is the MOST important consideration when determining how to fight an electrical fire?
N a. Whether the fire is in machinery or passenger spaces Y b. Danger of shock to personnel N c. The amount of toxic fumes created by the extinguisher N d. Maintaining electrical power 1401: Which statement about transmitting distress messages by radiotelephone is INCORRECT?
N a. Distress messages should first be transmitted on 2182 kHz. Y b. It is advisable to follow a distress message on 2182 kHz by two dashes of 10 to 15 seconds duration. N c. If no answer is received on the designated distress frequencies, repeat the distress call on any frequency available. N d. Channel 16 (156.8 MHz) may be used for distress messages. 1509: You are using an oxygen indicator. How long should you wait after the sample is drawn into the instrument before reading the meter?
N a. No wait is necessary, the reading occurs immediately. N b. At least 5 seconds Y c. At least 10 seconds N d. At least 20 seconds 1518: You are approaching another vessel and see that she has the signal flag "J" hoisted. What should you do?
Y a. Keep well clear of the vessel because she is on fire and has dangerous cargo on board or she is leaking dangerous cargo. N b. Attempt to call the vessel on VHF radiotelephone because she is requesting to communicate. N c. Approach the vessel with caution because she is dragging her anchor. N d. Proceed on present course and speed since the vessel is requesting a tug. 1597: Which characteristic is an advantage of Halon as a fire extinguishing medium?
Y a. Electrically non-conductive N b. Relatively inexpensive N c. Effective against chemicals containing an oxidizer N d. All of the above 1768: The flammable limit of methyl ethyl ketone is from __________.
Y a. 1.8% to 11.5% N b. 6.6% to 12.1% N c. 9.6% to 15.1% N d. 12.2% to 18.1% 1893: Which equipment is the primary source of generating a locating signal?
N a. DSC only N b. DSC and EPIRB N c. SART and DSC Y d. EPIRB and SART 2021: The sails are properly set and trimmed. As a vessel heads up from a beam reach to close hauled the __________.
N a. true wind velocity increases N b. heeling moment decreases Y c. side slip increases N d. jib sheet must be eased 2065: By regulation, cargo tank atmosphere must be inert before and during which operation?
N a. crude oil washing N b. topping off N c. stripping Y d. All of the above 2113: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to load the cargo listed. There is already 2865 tons of cargo on board with a KG of 27.8 feet. Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final KG of all the cargo after loading is completed. ST-0050
N a. KG 26.2 feet N b. KG 27.4 feet Y c. KG 28.5 feet N d. KG 29.5 feet 2155: When sailing with the wind aft, a vessel may carry sails on both sides at the same time. The sails are __________.
Y a. wing and wing N b. luffed N c. reefed N d. cringled 2377: The operation of hoisting the drill stem out of and returning it to the wellbore is called a __________.
N a. fish N b. thribble Y c. trip N d. tour 2398: Proper GMDSS watchkeeping includes __________.
N a. understanding the GMDSS console's normal operational indicators N b. maintaining a proper GMDSS radio station log N c. responding to and comprehending alarms Y d. All of the above 2641: The deck plating on a MODU is supported primarily by deck longitudinals and deck __________.
N a. girders N b. stanchions N c. frames Y d. beams 2679: The primary hazard of liquefied petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas is __________.
N a. pressure N b. toxicity N c. temperature Y d. flammability 2682: The purpose of fuses in electric wiring is to __________.
N a. allow for cutting out branch circuits Y b. prevent overloading the circuits N c. reduce voltage to the branch circuits N d. permit the use of smaller wiring for lighting circuits 2759: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 14'-04", AFT 17'-08". The LCG of the forepeak is 200 feet forward of amidships. How many tons of ballast must be pumped into the forepeak in order to have a drag of 18 inches? (Use the reference material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
N a. 110 tons Y b. 103 tons N c. 100 tons N d. 98 tons 2774: 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-0080
N a. Available GM 3.8 ft N b. Available GM 3.5 ft Y c. Available GM 3.2 ft N d. Available GM 2.9 ft 2959: Which commodity would be regulated by subchapter D, Rules and Regulations for Tank Vessels?
Y a. Asphalt N b. Vinyl Chloride N c. Benzene N d. All of the above 3095: While retrieving the survival craft, the engine should be stopped __________.
Y a. when the craft clears the water N b. when the cable has been attached N c. on approach to the platform N d. at the embarkation 3137: With damaged floating vessels, the most important consideration is the preservation of __________.
N a. bilge pumping capacity Y b. reserve buoyancy N c. level attitude N d. instability 3225: The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 18'-05", AFT 20'-11". Cargo was loaded and discharged as indicated. Use sheet 2 in the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts. ST-0114
Y a. FWD 18'-07", AFT 20'-11" N b. FWD 18'-09", AFT 20'-09" N c. FWD 18'-11", AFT 20'-07" N d. FWD 19'-01", AFT 20'-05" 3338: Assuming that the recommended hatch loading sequence is followed, how many long tons of iron ore may be loaded through hatches 5 & 7 while using a single belt loader, to arrive at a desired mean keel draft of 25'-02"? (Use the Guidance Manual for Loading M.V. GRAND HAVEN.)
N a. 1410 tons N b. 1450 tons N c. 1490 tons Y d. 1520 tons 3338: Assuming that the recommended hatch loading sequence is followed, how many long tons of iron ore may be loaded through hatches 5 & 7 while using a single belt loader, to arrive at a desired mean keel draft of 25'-02"? (Use the Guidance Manual for Loading M.V. GRAND HAVEN.)
N a. 1410 tons N b. 1450 tons N c. 1490 tons Y d. 1520 tons 3765: When administering first aid you should avoid __________.
N a. any conversation with the patient N b. instructing bystanders Y c. unnecessary haste and appearance of uncertainty N d. touching the patient before washing your hands 4042: How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 75-foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 1200 brake horsepower?
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 4044: Convection spreads a fire by __________.
Y a. heated gases flowing through ventilation systems N b. the transfer of heat across an unobstructed space N c. burning liquids flowing into another space N d. transmitting the heat of a fire through the ship's metal 4053: The DEEP DRILLER, loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), discharges a non-liquid load of 275.8 long tons from a position 130 feet above the keel, 40 feet forward of amidships, and 30 feet to port of the centerline. What is the resulting trim angle?
N a. 3.49 degrees to the stern N b. 4.69 degrees to the stern Y c. 5.18 degrees to the stern N d. 5.68 degrees to the stern 4060: After an item of required safety equipment on a towing vessel fails, the owner or Master must consider all of these factors before continuing the voyage, EXCEPT the ___________ .
N a. weather conditions, including visibility Y b. estimated time of arrival promised to the customer N c. safety of the vessel, considering the other traffic in the area N d. dictates of good seamanship 4090: Which instrument may a towing vessel, engaged in towing exclusively on the Western Rivers, use in place of a magnetic compass?
N a. Gyrocompass Y b. Illuminated Swing Meter N c. LORAN-C Receiver N d. GPS Receiver 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 4415: While in ocean transit, the COASTAL DRILLER has a roll period of 9 seconds. What is the largest angle each side of vertical that does not exceed the design limits of the legs in good weather?
N a. 14° N b. 11° N c. 9° Y d. 7° 4657: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). If the contents of the four bulk tanks are back-loaded to a supply boat, what would be the new draft?
N a. 7.16 feet N b. 10.31 feet Y c. 10.57 feet N d. 11.19 feet 5451: While drilling loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), the DEEP DRILLER suffers a sudden unexpected inclination to starboard and aft. Strong wind and high waves are on the port bow. Among the possible causes, you should consider __________.
N a. failure of mooring lines 5 or 6 Y b. failure of mooring lines 1 or 2 N c. leak in ballast tank 9P N d. ballast tanks equalizing into tank 10S 5553: The angle between the flukes and the shank of an anchor is called the __________.
N a. holding angle N b. fleet angle Y c. fluke angle N d. shank angle 5677: The DEEP DRILLER may remain at operating draft instead of deballasting to survival draft when __________.
Y a. critical motion limits have not been exceeded N b. waves approach within two feet of the spider deck N c. the maximum wave height is greater than 64 feet N d. winds are greater than 70 knots 6191: Fighting a rig fire in a watertight compartment with hoses could reduce the stability of the rig by __________.
N a. progressive downflooding N b. reducing the level of drill water from the storage tanks Y c. causing a list due to the water in the compartment N d. reducing the KG to minimum allowable 6277: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has drafts of: FWD 22'-03", AFT 26'-05". Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts if you ballast the forepeak with 77 tons of seawater.
N a. FWD 22'-08.7", AFT 26'-02.2" N b. FWD 22'-09.3", AFT 26'-01.6" N c. FWD 22'-09.9", AFT 26'-01.0" Y d. FWD 22'-10.5", AFT 26'-00.4" 6671: Each hand portable fire extinguisher on a MODU must be marked with __________.
N a. the name of the unit on which it is located N b. the date that it was installed on the unit N c. the names of the individuals qualified to use it Y d. an identification number different from other extinguishers on the unit 6675: According to the MODU regulations, the capacity of a liferaft is required to be marked __________.
N a. on the Muster List ("Station Bill") Y b. on a sign next to the liferaft N c. on the Certificate of Inspection N d. in the Operations Manual 6991: The FIRST treatment of a person suspected of having airway burns is to __________.
N a. move him to a cool location Y b. maintain an open airway N c. apply a cool damp dressing to his neck N d. have him drink cool liquids 7131: A safety outlet is provided on the CO2 discharge piping to prevent __________.
N a. over pressurization of the space being flooded N b. rupture of cylinder due to temperature increase Y c. over pressurization of the CO2 discharge piping N d. flooding of a space where personnel are present 8711: Starboard ballast pump #1 on the DEEP DRILLER has failed. If you want to deballast from the forward-starboard column using starboard pump #2, it is necessary to open valves __________.
Y a. 3, 34, 35, 36, 46, and 48 N b. 4, 34, 35, 36, 46, and 48 N c. 3, 34, 36, 46, and 48 N d. 4, 34, 36, 46, and 48 8753: The maximum weight for the COASTAL DRILLER in severe storm conditions is __________.
Y a. 14,158 kips N b. 14,400 kips N c. 15,158 kips N d. 17,280 kips 8763: After deploying the anchor, a permanent chain chaser is __________.
N a. removed from the anchor chain N b. connected to a buoy at the anchor Y c. stripped back to the rig and secured N d. connected to a buoy halfway down the chain 8843: A semisubmersible in transit is at a draft of 19 feet. The depth of the lower hulls is 21 feet. How much bunker fuel at 54.0 lbs/cu ft could be taken on and still provide one foot of freeboard if the TPI is 52.3?
Y a. 627.6 long tons N b. 648.0 long tons N c. 843.9 long tons N d. 255.2 long tons 8917: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling). While the unit is deballasting, starboard valve 17 fails in the closed position. You may deballast from tank 8S by pumping from tank 9S and opening valves 18 and __________.
N a. 35 N b. 21 Y c. 20 N d. 17 9098: When a rescue vessel approaches a lifeboat in heavy seas, the person in charge of the lifeboat should __________.
N a. tie up to the rescue vessel N b. transfer only those personnel who are not seasick Y c. wait for calmer weather before transferring personnel N d. transfer all personnel immediately