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116: What is classified as a B-II fire extinguisher?
N a. A 2-1/2 gallon soda acid and water N b. A 1-1/4 gallon foam Y c. A 2-1/2 gallon foam N d. A 20 pound dry chemical 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 145: Which statement concerning an accidental oil spill in the navigable waters of the U.S. is TRUE?
N a. The Corps of Engineers is responsible for the clean up of the spill. N b. The Department of Interior is responsible for the clean up of the spill. N c. A warning broadcast must be made by radiotelephone. Y d. The person in charge must report the spill to the Coast Guard. 149: A signal indicating zone time is preceded with the letter __________.
N a. L N b. N Y c. T N d. Z 383: The purpose of the tripping line on a sea anchor is to __________.
N a. aid in casting off N b. direct the drift of the vessel Y c. aid in its recovery N d. maintain maximum resistance to broaching 636: What is required by regulations concerning the stowage of lifeboats on cargo vessels?
Y a. Each lifeboat must have a launching appliance. N b. Launching appliances must be of the gravity type. N c. There may not be more than two launching appliances on the same deck. N d. All of the above 823: Traditionally, the signal for fire aboard ship is __________.
N a. more than 6 short blasts and 1 long blast on the whistle, and the same signal on the general alarm Y b. continuous sounding of the ship's whistle and the general alarm for at least 10 seconds N c. 1 short blast on the whistle N d. alternating short and long blasts on the ship's whistle 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" 895: Air-cooled gasoline auxiliary engines are allowed on vessels not more than 65 feet in length, carrying not more than 12 passengers if __________.
N a. it is not practicable to supply water to the engine Y b. they have a self-contained fuel system and are installed on an open deck N c. they are rated at not more than 4.5 horsepower N d. All of the above 1161: You are approaching another vessel and see that she has the signal flag "A" hoisted. What should you do?
N a. Give the vessel a wide berth as she is carrying dangerous goods. N b. Attempt to call the vessel on VHF radiotelephone because she is disabled. N c. Stop your vessel instantly. Y d. Slow your vessel and keep well clear because she has a diver down. 1290: Which davit type may be operated by one man?
N a. Quadrantal Y b. Gravity N c. Sheath-screw N d. Radial 1424: Halon gas will decompose and may form very hazardous toxic fumes when discharged __________.
Y a. directly on flames N b. at room temperature N c. in an extremely cold climate N d. None of the above 1557: When a sea anchor for a lifeboat is properly rigged, it will __________.
N a. completely stop the lifeboat from drifting Y b. help to prevent broaching N c. prevent the lifeboat from pitching N d. None of the above 1610: An "ABC" dry chemical fire extinguisher would be LEAST effective against a fire in __________.
Y a. a mattress N b. spilled liquids such as oil or paint N c. high voltage electrical gear N d. a trash can 1633: The SS NORTHLAND is loaded to drafts: FWD 18'-07", AFT 19'-05". The KG is 33.6 feet. Use the salmon pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the angle of list if #6 starboard tank is fully loaded with 1624 tons of salt water ballast (VCG is 36.5 feet off the centerline).
N a. 4.0° Y b. 7.1° N c. 8.0° N d. 9.5° 1636: How should latitude 54°18.9'N be written when preparing an AMVER report?
N a. 54.3N N b. 0543N Y c. 5419N N d. 54°N 1795: Where can GMDSS regulations pertaining specifically to U.S.-flag vessels be found?
N a. These are located in CCIR #476. N b. These are located in FCC Part 83. N c. These are published only by the U.S. Coast Guard. Y d. These are located in 47 CFR Part 80. 1885: In the case of an injury causing a person to be incapacitated, the Master or person in charge of a mobile offshore drilling unit must submit a report to the __________.
Y a. nearest Marine Safety or Marine Inspection Office N b. nearest hospital N c. Department of Energy N d. American Bureau of Shipping 1913: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the following drafts: FWD 8'-04", AFT 15'-08". Upon completion of loading and bunkering the items listed will be on board. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the minimum GM required to meet a one compartment standard. ST-0047
Y a. 1.77 feet N b. 1.91 feet N c. 2.09 feet N d. 2.21 feet 1919: A sailing vessel with the wind coming from 050° relative would be __________.
Y a. close hauled on the starboard tack N b. reaching on a starboard tack N c. on a broad reach on a port tack N d. running before the wind 2072: By regulation, cargo tank atmosphere must be inert before and during which operation?
N a. stripping N b. topping off N c. gravitating Y d. All of the above 2386: What are the vessel equipment and personnel requirements for GMDSS?
N a. Two licensed GMDSS radio operators N b. Equipment carriage requirements N c. Distress alerting and response Y d. All of the above 2391: When fire pumps are used for other than firefighting services, each pipe connecting the other service (except for branch lines used for deck washing) must have a __________.
N a. check valve installed in the line Y b. shut off valve at a manifold near the pump N c. quick disconnect union within ten feet of the pump N d. regulator in the line set at 125 psi 2578: Your vessel displaces 9,000 tons and has a KG of 21.2 feet. What will be the length of the remaining righting arm at an angle of inclination of 30° if the center of gravity shifts 2.6 feet transversely? (Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
N a. 3.8 feet N b. 2.2 feet Y c. 1.4 feet N d. 0.9 foot 2665: You are in the North Sea, which is a special area listed in ANNEX V of MARPOL. How many miles from land must you be to throw broken plywood dunnage over the side?
N a. 6 nm N b. 12 nm N c. 25 nm Y d. Must be retained aboard 2731: The document that certifies the correctness of the load line marks on a MODU is called the __________.
N a. Certificate of Inspection Y b. Load line certificate N c. Certificate of Documentation N d. SOLAS Certificate 2843: Under the Pollution Regulations, garbage disposal records must be kept __________.
Y a. two years N b. one year N c. until the next Coast Guard inspection N d. until the end of the voyage 2911: In the event of a fire, the doors to a stair tower must be closed to prevent the spread of fire by __________.
N a. ventilation Y b. convection N c. radiation N d. conduction 2934: Using the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book, determine the danger angle for permanent list if the KG is 21.8 feet and the drafts are: FWD 23'-05", AFT 24'-04".
N a. 37° N b. 31° Y c. 26° N d. 21° 2943: A virtual rise in the center of gravity of a MODU may be caused by __________.
N a. filling a partially filled tank Y b. using an on board crane to lift a freely swinging heavy object N c. emptying a partially filled tank N d. transferring pipe from the setback area to the pipe rack 3071: The free surface effects of a partially-full tank in a floating MODU increase with the __________.
Y a. surface area of the fluid in the tank N b. displacement volume of the MODU N c. draft of the MODU N d. height of the tank above the keel 3332: When fueling has been completed __________.
N a. the fuel tank fill pipe should be left open to allow vapors to vent from the tank N b. the engine should be started immediately to prevent vapor lock in the fuel line Y c. all hatches should be opened and all compartments should be ventilated N d. open the fuel line and drain a small amount of gasoline into the bilge to clear the line of sediment 3573: The DEEP DRILLER in transit is level at 23.0 feet draft. Strong winds are blowing from the starboard. A careful load form calculation determines that the TCG is 2.0 feet to starboard. What is the value of the wind heeling moment?
N a. 4,339 foot-long tons Y b. 26,033 foot-long tons N c. 39,050 foot-long tons N d. 78,099 foot-long tons 3730: The symptoms of heat exhaustion are __________.
N a. slow and strong pulse N b. flushed and dry skin N c. slow and deep breathing Y d. pale and clammy skin 3815: Among the valves to open when deballasting using tanks 1P and 10P of the DEEP DRILLER is __________.
N a. 2 Port N b. 24 Port Y c. 48 Port N d. 44 Port 3860: Lifejackets should be stowed in __________.
N a. the forepeaks N b. the pumproom Y c. readily accessible spaces N d. locked watertight containers 3946: Fusible-link fire dampers are operated by __________.
N a. a mechanical arm outside the vent duct Y b. the heat of a fire melting the link N c. electrical controls on the bridge N d. a break-glass and pull-cable system 4025: When is direct voice communication allowed in place of an internal communication system on a towing vessel?
N a. When the vessel is less than 20 meters in length N b. When the vessel is ruled to be an "existing vessel" Y c. When the controls at the operation station are within 3 meters (10 feet) of the engine room access N d. When it is easier to shout than use a radio or telephone 4075: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Transit). What are the new vertical moments if the entire contents of Salt Water Ballast Tanks 1P and 1S are discharged?
N a. 12,662 ft-tons Y b. 794,346 ft-tons N c. 795,025 ft-tons N d. 795,704 ft-tons 4197: While in 150 feet water depth when the pitch angle of the COASTAL DRILLER is 2 degrees, the platform roll period for going on location should be longer than __________.
N a. 0.5 second N b. 5.0 seconds Y c. 10.0 seconds N d. 13.5 seconds 4224: You are loading in a port subject to the tropical load line mark and bound for a port subject to the winter load line mark. You will enter the summer zone after steaming eleven days, and you will enter the winter zone after a total of fourteen days. You will consume 36 tons of fuel, water, and stores per day. The hydrometer reading at the loading pier is 1.025, and the average TPI is 51. What is the minimum freeboard required at the start of the voyage? (Get Table Data)
N a. 75.0 inches N b. 76.0 inches N c. 79.5 inches Y d. 81.0 inches 4230: You are loading in a port subject to the tropical load line mark and bound for a port subject to the winter load line mark. You will enter the summer zone after steaming six days. You will enter the winter zone after an additional three days. You will consume 28 tons of fuel, water, and stores per day. The hydrometer reading at the loading pier is 1.020, and the average TPI is 46. What is the minimum freeboard required at the start of the voyage? (Get Table Data)
N a. 61.4 inches Y b. 64.5 inches N c. 70.6 inches N d. 77.5 inches 4243: The Cantilever Beam Load Chart for the COASTAL DRILLER shows the load limits in the hook, setback, conductor tension, and __________.
N a. wind loads N b. wave loads N c. pipe rack loads Y d. rotary loads 4373: In comparison to electric power, hydraulic power for jacking systems has the advantage of __________.
Y a. better control capabilities N b. less maintenance and repair N c. fewer personnel needed during jacking N d. less preload needed 4543: What is the sounding in drill water tank #1 for the COASTAL DRILLER, if the weight of drill water in the tank is 388.32 kips?
N a. 14.5 feet N b. 15.0 feet Y c. 15.5 feet N d. 16.0 feet 4701: After you activate your emergency position indicating radio beacon, you should __________.
N a. turn it off for five minutes every half-hour N b. turn it off and on at five-minute intervals N c. turn it off during daylight hours Y d. leave it on continuously 5715: What can cause a lack of oxygen in a chain locker?
N a. Absorption N b. Osmosis N c. Evaporation Y d. Oxidation 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 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 6201: The two courses of action if the underwater hull of a MODU is severely damaged are to plug the openings and to __________.
N a. dewater the compartment Y b. establish and maintain flooding boundaries N c. secure power to the compartment N d. counter flood to maintain even keel 6626: Your drafts are: FWD 23'-03", AFT 24'-01". Use the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the vessels displacement if you are in fresh water.
N a. 11,650 tons N b. 11,800 tons Y c. 12,000 tons N d. 12,250 tons 6965: In the case of a casualty involving a MODU, the Master, owner, agent or person in charge shall make the records required by regulation available upon request to __________.
N a. anyone involved in the casualty Y b. any Coast Guard official authorized to investigate the casualty N c. the local Captain of the Port N d. All of the above 7613: GM cannot be used as an indicator of stability at all angles of inclination because __________.
Y a. M is not fixed at large angles N b. there is no M at large angles N c. G is not fixed at large angles N d. there is no G at large angles 7843: After putting on a self-contained breathing apparatus, you open the air supply and hear a continuous ringing of a bell. What does this mean?
N a. The unit is working properly. N b. The face mask is not sealed properly. Y c. The air bottle needs to be refilled. N d. The air supply hose has a leak. 8175: When elevating the COASTAL DRILLER in 150 feet of water, the unit should be placed at an air gap of __________.
N a. 35 feet Y b. 32 feet N c. 30 feet N d. 25 feet 8195: The COASTAL DRILLER, while in transit, expects the winds to increase to 75 knots. In order to meet the stability and leg strength requirements, the tip-of-can (TOC) position should be at __________.
N a. 0.00 feet (flush with bottom of hull) N b. 1.20 feet N c. 12.38 feet Y d. 60.50 feet 8235: What is the proper direction of flow through a globe valve when the valve is installed to be in a normally open position?
N a. Direction is unimportant N b. Depends on seat configuration Y c. From below the seat N d. From above the seat 9129: Automatic fire dampers in ventilation systems are operated by use of a __________.
N a. heat or smoke detector Y b. fusible link N c. remote operated valve N d. C02 system pressure switch 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 9557: Longitudinal moments are obtained by multiplying a vessel's weight and its __________.
N a. VCG or KG N b. LCB Y c. LCG N d. TCG