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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 137: The officer responsible for the sanitary condition of the engineering department is the __________.
N a. Master N b. Chief Mate Y c. Chief Engineer N d. First Assistant 525: What would you consult to determine the number of persons required on duty while loading a cargo of leaded gasoline on your tanker?
N a. 46 CFR Part 15 (Manning) N b. Certificate of Inspection Y c. Oil Transfer Procedures Manual N d. IOPP Certificate 753: How should signal flares be used after you have abandoned ship and are adrift in a liferaft?
N a. Immediately use all the signals at once. N b. Use all the signals during the first night. N c. Employ a signal every hour after abandoning ship until they are gone. Y d. Use them only when you are aware of a ship or plane in the area. 1037: What is the minimum size power-driven vessel, not engaged in towing, required to comply with the vessel bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone regulations?
N a. 50 meters N b. 25 meters Y c. 20 meters N d. 12 meters 1051: The fresh air intake of the inert gas system _____,
N a. prevents the flue gas from falling below an oxygen content of 3% Y b. allows the inert gas piping to be used for gas freeing the tanks N c. opens when there is excessive vacuum on the deck water seal N d. enables outside air to mix with and to cool the hot flue gasses 1312: The best method of extinguishing a class A fire is to __________.
N a. remove oxygen from the area Y b. cool fuel below ignition temperature N c. smother with CO2 N d. smother fire with foam 1480: You are on a supply run to an offshore drilling rig. On board is the cargo listed. What is the height above the main deck of the center of gravity of the cargo? ST-0039
N a. 2.23 feet N b. 1.93 feet N c. 1.82 feet Y d. 1.38 feet 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% 1741: The maximum allowable oxygen content within the ship's cargo tanks, inert gas piping and the vapor recovery system is __________.
N a. 4% N b. 5% Y c. 8% N d. 10% 1780: How often must a compulsory vessel's GMDSS radio station be inspected?
N a. Annually, by the U.S. Coast Guard Y b. Annually, by the FCC or designated authority N c. Annually, by the FCC, and every six months if the vessel sails outside of the Sea Areas A1 and A2 N d. The FCC's annual inspection may be waived if, and only if, monthly inspections are performed by the vessel's onboard GMDSS Radio Maintainer. 1927: On offshore drilling units, the minimum number of inclined ladders which must be fitted between each weather deck is __________.
Y a. 1 N b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 2106: In special cases, the Commandant of the Coast Guard may permit cargo piping to pass through machinery spaces, provided that the only cargo carried through such piping is(are) __________.
N a. grades A or B N b. grades D or E Y c. grade E N d. LFG 2154: What is the basic concept of GMDSS?
N a. Search and rescue authorities ashore can be alerted to a distress situation. N b. Shipping in the immediate vicinity of a ship in distress will be rapidly alerted. N c. Shoreside authorities and vessels can assist in a coordinated SAR operation with minimum delay. Y d. All of the above 2261: If the engine of a survival craft does not start, check to see __________.
Y a. that the fuel valve is open N b. if the air supply system is open N c. if the water sprinkler system is open N d. if the limit switch is on 2396: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 17'-05", AFT 20'-01"; and the KG is 25.6 feet. What is the righting moment when the vessel is inclined to 45°? (Use the reference material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
N a. 17,222 foot-tons Y b. 19,709 foot-tons N c. 21,137 foot-tons N d. 22,002 foot-tons 2413: Signaling by flag hoist is completed by the vessel hoisting the __________.
N a. signal AR N b. code flag N N c. code flag R Y d. answering pennant 2502: The international shore connection __________.
N a. permits discharge of waste oil Y b. allows hook up of fire hoses from a dock or another vessel N c. satisfies pollution prevention requirements N d. allows emergency use of the fire main for deballasting 2538: According to the Chemical Data Guide, fuel oil number 6 has a flash point (degrees F) of __________.
N a. 65 N b. 80 - 100 N c. 110 - 140 Y d. 150 - 430(cc) 2538: According to the Chemical Data Guide, fuel oil number 6 has a flash point (degrees F) of __________.
N a. 65 N b. 80 - 100 N c. 110 - 140 Y d. 150 - 430(cc) 2562: How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 175-foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 4000 brake horsepower?
N a. 2 N b. 3 Y c. 4 N d. 5 2575: The "urgent" priority should be used for messages __________.
N a. concerning the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) N b. detailing important navigational warnings Y c. containing information concerning the safety of a mobile unit or person N d. concerning on-scene communications 2576: When the GMDSS Radio Operator on watch hears "SECURITE" spoken three times he can expect to receive a message concerning __________.
Y a. the safety of navigation or important meteorological warnings N b. the safety of a vessel or a person is in jeopardy N c. a vessel in need of immediate assistance N d. a coast station traffic list 2633: A load line for a MODU is assigned by the __________.
N a. Minerals Management Service N b. Department of Energy N c. Corps of Engineers Y d. A recognized classification society approved by the Coast Guard 2678: What happens to the pulling power of a winch when retrieving wire rope?
N a. It increases Y b. It decreases N c. It remains the same N d. It fluctuates, depending on the gearing system 2935: Which statement is TRUE concerning life jackets which are severely damaged?
Y a. They should be replaced. N b. They must be tested for buoyancy before being continued in use. N c. They can be repaired by a reliable seamstress. N d. They can be used for children. 2963: Which of the following statements about transmitting distress messages by radiotelephone is INCORRECT?
N a. If no answer is received on the designated distress frequencies, repeat the distress call on any frequency available. N b. Channel 16 (156.8) may be used for distress messages. Y c. It is advisable to follow a distress message on 2182 kHz by two dashes of 10 to 15 seconds duration. N d. Distress messages should first be transmitted on 2182 kHz. 3039: What is a requirement for remote manual shutdown stations for internal combustion engine driven cargo pumps on tank barges?
Y a. They must be conspicuously marked. N b. They must be located at least 10 feet from the engine. N c. There must be at least two such shutdown devices. N d. The valve rods shall be fitted with stuffing boxes. 3043: Which statement concerning immersion suits is TRUE?
N a. Immersion suits should be worn while performing routine work on deck. Y b. After purchasing, the suit should be stowed in the storage bag in which it was received. N c. During the annual maintenance, the front zipper should be lubricated using light machine oil or mineral oil. N d. Any tear or leak will render the suit unserviceable and it must be replaced. 3382: A 6,000 BHP, 199 GT tug operating on the Great Lakes is required to carry how many B-II extinguishers? (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
N a. 2 N b. 3 N c. 6 Y d. 9 3395: A jack-up 180 feet in length with the LCF at 120 feet AFO has a draft of 8 feet at the bow and 11 feet at the stern. What is the mean draft?
N a. 8.0 feet N b. 9.0 feet Y c. 9.5 feet N d. 12.0 feet 3493: The longitudinal distance between draft marks for the DEEP DRILLER is __________.
N a. 122'-09" Y b. 164'-00" N c. 260'-00" N d. 260'-05" 3629: When a helicopter is lifting personnel from a rescue boat, the other individuals in the boat should __________.
N a. enter the water in case the person being lifted slips from the sling N b. stand on the outside of the boat to assist the person being lifted N c. remove their lifejackets to prepare for their transfer to the helicopter Y d. remain seated inside to provide body weight for stability 3676: You have abandoned ship and after two days in a liferaft you can see an aircraft near the horizon apparently carrying out a search pattern. You should __________.
N a. switch the EPIRB to the homing signal mode N b. use the voice transmission capability of the EPIRB to guide the aircraft to your raft N c. turn on the strobe light on the top of the EPIRB Y d. use visual distress signals in conjunction with the EPIRB 3715: The necessity for administering artificial respiration may be recognized by the victim's __________.
N a. vomiting Y b. blue color and lack of breathing N c. irregular breathing N d. unconscious condition 3740: The proper stimulant for an unconscious person is __________.
N a. tea N b. coffee N c. whiskey and water Y d. ammonia inhalant 3854: According to the regulations, the capacity of a liferaft is required to be marked __________.
N a. on the Muster List ("Station Bill") Y b. at the liferaft stowage location N c. on the Certificate of Inspection N d. in the Operations Manual 4007: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling). What would be the new sum of longitudinal free surface moments for Fuel Oil (Table 2) if the entire contents of Tank #4P are transferred to Tank #4S?
N a. 1,189 foot-tons Y b. 2,835 foot-tons N c. 5,378 foot-tons N d. 5,670 foot-tons 4143: While loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), all of the liquid mud is dumped. What would be the new draft?
Y a. 56.69 feet N b. 58.14 feet N c. 59.14 feet N d. 63.31 feet 4211: The COASTAL DRILLER, while in normal transit, experiences a single amplitude roll of 6 degrees. What is the minimum roll period which does not exceed design limits of the legs?
N a. 10.5 seconds Y b. 8.0 seconds N c. 4.5 seconds N d. 1.0 second 4260: Which statement about immersion suits is TRUE?
Y a. The suit must, without assistance, turn an unconscious person's mouth clear of the water within 5 seconds. N b. The immersion suit seals in body heat and provides protection against hypothermia for weeks. N c. The suit will still be serviceable after a brief (2-6 minutes) exposure to flame and burning. N d. The collar must be inflated before abandoning ship. 4337: The COASTAL DRILLER, following discharge of preload, should __________.
N a. leave dump valves open Y b. close all dump valves N c. remove dump valves N d. replace dump valves 4784: If there's a fire aboard your vessel, you should FIRST __________.
Y a. sound the alarm N b. notify the Coast Guard N c. have passengers put on life preservers N d. cut off air supply to the fire 5353: When preloading the COASTAL DRILLER, the maximum total weight shall not exceed __________.
Y a. 21,497 kips N b. 21,297 kips N c. 17,700 kips N d. 14,400 kips 5693: In a storm, the leeward lines of a MODU's mooring system will __________.
Y a. pull the unit in the same direction that the weather is pushing it N b. pull the unit in the opposite direction that the weather is pushing it N c. tend to keep the unit on its original location over the well head N d. affect the unit's draft and inclination as maximum mooring tensions are reached 5711: Installing tandem anchors on the same mooring line is referred to as __________.
N a. doubling N b. pretensioning Y c. piggybacking N d. paralleling 5783: In storm conditions in 600 feet of water, completely slacking the leeward mooring line of the DEEP DRILLER reduces the tension in that line to about __________.
N a. 25 kips Y b. 50 kips N c. 75 kips N d. 100 kips 5902: The most likely location for a liquid fire to occur on a tanker would be __________.
N a. the midships house N b. at the vent header Y c. in the pumproom N d. at the main deck 5905: The signal for fire alarm on a MODU must be indicated __________.
N a. at each alarm bell N b. at each alarm actuator N c. near all exits Y d. on the Muster List ("Station Bill") 5933: Each fire hydrant must have at least one spanner and at least one __________.
Y a. hose rack or reel N b. all purpose nozzle N c. foam applicator N d. pick axe 6271: During storm conditions on a MODU, the mooring tensions should be adjusted so that __________.
N a. all mooring lines have a different tension N b. the leeward lines have higher tension than the windward lines Y c. the maximum tension of the most heavily loaded line does not exceed the safe working load N d. all horizontal tension forces on the windward lines are no greater than the vertical tension forces 7343: What is maximum power allowed by the FCC for VHF-FM radio transmissions?
N a. One watt N b. Five watts N c. 15 watts Y d. 25 watts 7635: At an angle of loll, the righting arm (GZ) is __________.
N a. maximum N b. negative N c. positive, but reflexive Y d. zero 9325: Good housekeeping on a vessel prevents fires by __________.
N a. allowing better access in an emergency Y b. eliminating potential fuel sources N c. eliminating trip hazards N d. improving personnel qualifications 9383: Immediately after abandoning a vessel, lookouts should be posted aboard liferafts to look for __________.
Y a. survivors in the water N b. food and water N c. land N d. bad weather 9437: A wind has caused a difference between drafts starboard and port. This difference is __________.
N a. list Y b. heel N c. trim N d. flotation 9493: On a vessel, multiplying a load's weight by the distance of the load's center of gravity above the baseline results in a(n) __________.
N a. transverse moment Y b. vertical moment N c. righting moment N d. inclining moment 9521: Aboard a vessel, dividing the sum of the vertical moments by the total weight yields the vessel's __________.
Y a. height of the center of gravity N b. vertical moments N c. righting moments N d. inclining moments 9587: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Transit). What is the new transverse free surface correction (FSCT) if the entire contents of Salt Water Ballast Tanks 1P and 1S are discharged?
Y a. 0.46 foot N b. 0.71 foot N c. 1.08 feet N d. 1.44 feet 9662: Which of the following statements is FALSE, concerning the regulations pertaining to the cylinder room of a fixed CO2 fire extinguishing system?
N a. The compartment must be properly ventilated. N b. The temperature of the room should never exceed 130°F. Y c. The door must be kept unlocked. N d. The compartment shall be clearly marked and identifiable.