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8: You are alone and administering CPR to an adult victim. How many chest compressions and how many inflations should you administer in each sequence?
N a. 5 compressions then 1 inflation Y b. 15 compressions then 2 inflations N c. 20 compressions then 3 inflations N d. 30 compressions then 4 inflations 54: On surface type offshore drilling units, each survival craft must be capable of being launched to the water at the minimum operating draft, under unfavorable conditions of trim and with the unit listed not less than __________.
N a. 6° N b. 12° Y c. 20° N d. 25° 272: Fire alarm system thermostats are actuated by __________.
N a. smoke sensors Y b. the difference in thermal expansion of two dissimilar metals N c. pressure loss due to air being heated N d. an electric eye which actuates when smoke interferes with the beam 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 382: A damaged "T-Boat" that is unable to meet the requirements of its Certificate of Inspection but is able to travel to a shipyard under its own power should __________.
Y a. make the trip only after obtaining a "Permit to Proceed to Another Port for Repair", Form CG-948 N b. get underway as soon as possible N c. hire a tug and pilot instead N d. request an Expiration Certificate if the vessel displays a tendency to sink 391: Foam is a very effective smothering agent and __________.
Y a. it provides cooling as a secondary effect N b. works well on extinguishing electrical fires N c. can be used to combat combustible metal fires N d. All of the above 412: To get low-velocity fog from an all-purpose nozzle, you would __________.
N a. attach the bronze nozzle tip to the fog outlet of the nozzle Y b. attach an applicator to the nozzle in place of the bronze nozzle tip N c. attach an applicator to the solid stream outlet on the nozzle N d. simply move the handle to the vertical position on the nozzle 474: You are making ship-to-shore telephone calls on VHF. You should use the __________.
Y a. VHF-FM service N b. coastal harbor service N c. high seas service N d. emergency broadcast service 615: The operator of each vessel subject to the pollution regulations is NOT required to keep written records of __________.
N a. the name of each person designated as a person in charge N b. the date and results of the most recent equipment inspection Y c. cargoes carried and dates delivered, including destinations N d. hose information not marked on the hose 616: Winch drums for lifeboat falls shall have a diameter at the base of the groove equal to at least __________.
N a. 6 times the diameter of the wire rope N b. 8 times the diameter of the wire rope N c. 12 times the diameter of the wire rope Y d. 16 times the diameter of the wire rope 651: Small passenger vessels not limited to service during daylight hours must carry __________.
N a. a radar maintained in good operating condition N b. a collision bulkhead N c. a white 20 point anchor light Y d. at least one floating water light 665: Who may serve as the "person in charge" of loading and discharge operations aboard a tankship?
Y a. A licensed officer who holds a tankerman-PIC endorsement N b. The pumpman who has a tankerman assistant endorsement N c. The Master N d. The bosun 861: The SS AMERICAN MARINER will sail with the load shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts. ST-0017
Y a. FWD 26'-09", AFT 28'-00" N b. FWD 27'-00", AFT 27'-10" N c. FWD 27'-03", AFT 27'-07" N d. FWD 27'-06", AFT 27'-04" 887: Carbon dioxide as a fire fighting agent has which advantage over other agents?
Y a. It causes minimal damage. N b. It is safer for personnel. N c. It is cheaper. N d. It is most effective on a per unit basis. 889: Small quantities of flammable liquids needed at a work site should be __________.
N a. used only under the supervision and direction of a ship's officer N b. tightly capped and stowed with other tools near the job site when securing at the end of the day N c. used only when a pressurized fire hose is laid out ready for immediate use Y d. in a metal container with a tight cap 1060: The SS AMERICAN MARINER will sail with the load shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts. ST-0024
N a. FWD 26'-06", AFT 28'-10" N b. FWD 26'-10", AFT 28'-05" Y c. FWD 27'-00", AFT 28'-03" N d. FWD 27'-03", AFT 28'-00" 1068: The "flammable limits" of an atmosphere are the __________.
N a. two temperatures between which an atmosphere will self ignite Y b. upper and lower percentage of vapor concentrations in an atmosphere which will burn if an ignition source is present N c. upper and lower pressures between which an atmosphere will not burn N d. two temperatures between which an atmosphere will burn if an ignition source is present 1148: Spontaneous combustion is most likely to occur in __________.
Y a. rags soaked in linseed oil N b. overloaded electrical circuits N c. dirty swabs and cleaning gear N d. partially loaded fuel tanks 1540: Which statement concerning the sources of drinking water is FALSE?
Y a. Fresh water may be obtained from fish. N b. Lifeboat covers or canopies should be washed with rain before drinking water is collected. N c. Fresh water may be collected from condensation inside the liferaft. N d. Seawater should never be consumed. 1694: When repairing a torn sail at sea, you should __________.
N a. use perfectly aligned stitches in old sail cloth so as to get the strain properly aligned N b. avoid using glued patches on old sail cloth Y c. be sure to orient the weave of the patch material, on large patches, in the same orientation as the sail cloth being repaired N d. All of the above 1766: You are operating a liftboat. In preparation for jacking you should __________.
N a. make sure walkway is hanging over the bow N b. make sure that all boats alongside are securely fast Y c. check that all equipment on deck is secured N d. have all personnel remain in their quarters 1800: Which U.S. agency issues a Certificate of Financial Responsibility?
N a. Environmental Protection Agency Y b. Coast Guard N c. Corps of Engineers N d. Maritime Administration 1884: INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND Unless the rules require otherwise, a sailing vessel must keep out of the way of __________.
N a. an overtaking vessel N b. a pilot vessel on station N c. another sailing vessel on a crossing course Y d. a vessel trawling 1887: When amendments are made to the Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan, the revisions must be submitted to the Coast Guard __________.
N a. one month before the anniversary date of the plan N b. six months before the end of the approval period Y c. and cannot be implemented without approval N d. and can be implemented without immediate approval as long as final approval is received within six months of submission 1889: How can rescue personnel detect that a SART is transmitting in the immediate vicinity?
Y a. The SART's blips on the PPI will become arcs and eventually become concentric circles. N b. The DSC unit will react to the SART's signal and respond with the two-tone alarm. N c. The SART can provide an approximate location to within a two nautical mile radius, per IMO standards. N d. The SART signal appears as a target which comes and goes; the effect of heavy swells on a SART. 2103: All lifeboats, rescue boats, and rigid-type liferafts shall be stripped, cleaned, and thoroughly overhauled at least once every __________.
Y a. year N b. 18 months N c. two years N d. 30 months 2153: On offshore drilling units each ring life buoy must be marked, in a contrasting color, with the unit's __________.
Y a. name and port of registry N b. owner and port of registry N c. port of registry and identification number N d. name and owner 2217: Steering a survival craft broadside to the sea could cause it to __________.
Y a. capsize N b. run smoother N c. run faster N d. sink 2221: In heavy seas the helmsman should steer the survival craft __________.
Y a. into the seas N b. broadside to the seas N c. in the same direction as the seas N d. in a series of figure-eights 2332: The amount of LFG that may be loaded into a given tank is determined by __________.
N a. checking the loading sheet N b. loading to within 1 percent of outage N c. loading to within 10 percent of the safety relief valve setting Y d. filling to the maximum level indicated on the liquid level gauging device 2466: According to regulations, access to a cargo pumproom in a tank vessel carrying grades C or D liquid cargo shall be __________.
N a. from areas equipped with power ventilation N b. only from enclosed areas free from sources of vapor ignition Y c. from the open deck N d. from within the vessel 2532: The appearance of Bunker C and fuel oils are dark colored liquids, and __________ .
N a. soluble oils N b. slop oils N c. cutting oils Y d. viscous oils 2570: What is NOT a requirement of the reinspection for a tank barge with a certificate of inspection valid for two years?
Y a. The reinspection will be made between the fourteenth and sixteenth months. N b. The inspector shall examine all accessible parts of the vessels's hull. N c. The inspector shall examine the vessel's machinery as well as equipment. N d. The scope of the reinspection shall be the same as for the inspection for certification, but in less detail. 2611: The central longitudinal structural hull strength member of the lower hulls of semisubmersible MODU's is called the __________.
N a. stress plate Y b. keel N c. rider plate N d. main beam 2660: A synonym for chloroform is __________.
Y a. trichloromethane N b. sulfuric chlorohydrin N c. chlorine gas N d. 4-methyl phenol 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 2885: The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 28'-04", AFT 29'-10". 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.
Y a. FWD 26'-04", AFT 30'-00" N b. FWD 26'-06", AFT 29'-10" N c. FWD 26'-08", AFT 29'-08" N d. FWD 26'-10", AFT 29'-06" 3045: You are testing the external flotation bladder of an immersion suit and find it has a very slow leak. Which action should be taken?
N a. Replace the suit. N b. Replace the inflation bladder. Y c. Contact the manufacturer for repair instructions. N d. Some leakage should be expected and a topping off tube is provided; no other action is necessary. 3195: The SS AMERICAN MARINER will sail with the load shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts. ST-0113
N a. FWD 18'-05", AFT 21'-05" N b. FWD 18'-00", AFT 21'-10" N c. FWD 18'-06", AFT 22'-01" Y d. FWD 17'-10", AFT 22'-00" 3242: A vessel carrying passengers for hire shall have on board an approved life jacket __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. for every passenger on board Y b. for every person on board, plus 10% childrens' life jackets N c. for every person on board, plus 10% additional on upper deck in box N d. or buoyant cushion for every person on board plus 10% for children 3244: A person may operate an air compressor in which of the following areas on board a tank barge?
N a. Pumproom Y b. Generator room N c. A space adjacent to a cargo tank N d. A space two meters from a cargo valve 3282: What form of venting of cargo tanks is allowed for a tank barge certificated to carry grade B petroleum products?
N a. Gooseneck vents only N b. Gooseneck vents with flame screens Y c. Individual pressure-vacuum relief valves with flame screens N d. Straight vents with flame screens 3334: Inflatable liferafts are provided with __________.
N a. a portable radio N b. an oil lantern N c. canned milk Y d. a towing bridle 3345: When launching an inflatable liferaft, you should make sure that the operating cord is __________.
Y a. fastened to some substantial part of the vessel N b. not fastened to anything N c. secured to the hydrostatic release N d. fastened to the raft container 3781: What is the weight of barite in P-tank #4 of the DEEP DRILLER if the ullage is 3.4 feet?
N a. 11.5 long tons N b. 16.6 long tons N c. 54.2 long tons Y d. 78.2 long tons 3786: When using the rainwater collection tubes of a liferaft, the FIRST collection should be __________.
N a. passed around so all can drink Y b. poured overboard because of salt washed off the canopy N c. saved to be used at a later time N d. used to boil food 3960: A rigid lifesaving device designed to support survivors in the water is a __________.
N a. rigid liferaft Y b. life float N c. inflatable liferaft N d. survival capsule 4126: Using sheet 25 in the Guidance Manual for Loading M.V. Grand Haven, determine the amount of ballast required in tank No. 5 (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 33 lbs.
N a. 1010 tons each N b. 1025 tons each N c. 1045 tons each Y d. 1070 tons each 4213: While in ocean transit, the COASTAL DRILLER has a roll period of four seconds. What would be the largest angle each side of vertical that does not exceed the design limit of the legs?
N a. 6.3 degrees N b. 5.0 degrees N c. 3.5 degrees Y d. 2.0 degrees 5103: A hurricane has recurved to the northeast and its forward speed is 20 knots. Your MODU is located 600 miles northeast of the hurricane's center. How long will it take for the hurricane center to reach your position if it holds its present course and speed?
N a. 10 hours Y b. 30 hours N c. 50 hours N d. 80 hours 6845: After conducting a boat drill on a mobile offshore drilling unit, what must the Master or person in charge enter in the in the logbook?
Y a. Any inoperative equipment and the corrective action taken N b. The name of the lifeboatman in charge of each lifeboat N c. The location of the vessel at the time of the drill N d. The time it took to lower the boat 7577: The value of the maximum righting arm depends on the position of the center of buoyancy and the __________.
N a. longitudinal center of gravity N b. transverse center of gravity N c. downflooding angle Y d. vertical location of the center of gravity 7603: Initial stability refers to stability __________.
Y a. at small angles of inclination N b. when loaded with minimum deck load N c. when at transit draft N d. when GZ is zero 7651: When positive stability exists, GZ represents the __________.
N a. righting moment N b. center of gravity Y c. righting arm N d. metacentric height 8263: When removing the cap from a sounding tube on a MODU, the sound of air escaping indicates the tank __________.
N a. is full Y b. may be partially flooded N c. level has dropped N d. is completely flooded 8662: When may a work vest be substituted for a required life preserver?
N a. To replace a damaged life preserver N b. For use during fire drills N c. For use during boat drills Y d. At no time 8737: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling). What would be the weight of the mud in pit #4 if the mud weight was changed from 16 to 14 pounds per gallon?
N a. No change Y b. 93.34 long tons N c. 121.91 long tons N d. 135.13 long tons 8867: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Transit). Weather conditions make it necessary to ballast down to survival draft. It is decided to check the stability at the intermediate draft of 32 feet. How much ballast is required to ballast to 32 feet?
N a. 2,094 long tons N b. 2,194 long tons Y c. 2,294 long tons N d. 3,294 long tons 9191: After abandoning a vessel, water that is consumed within the first 24 hours will __________.
Y a. pass through the body with little absorbed by the system N b. help to prevent fatigue N c. quench thirst for only 2 hours N d. help to prevent seasickness 9251: For well control, the American Petroleum Institute recommends that hydraulic units have sufficient horsepower to close the annular preventer in __________.
N a. 15 seconds Y b. 30 seconds N c. 45 seconds N d. 60 seconds