USCG Safety: Master's License

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187: What represents poor sanitary procedures?


197: Normally, potable water systems are connected directly to the __________.


630: Reserve buoyancy is __________.


637: The date and time kept in the radiotelephone log shall commence at __________.

    Y a. midnight
    N b. noon
    N c. beginning of the watch
    N d. any convenient time

662: Foam extinguishes a fire mainly by __________.

    N a. cooling
    N b. chemical action
    Y c. smothering
    N d. inerting the air

682: How are lifelines attached to a life float?

    N a. By serving
    N b. By splicing one end of the line around the apparatus
    Y c. Securely attached around the outside in bights no longer than three feet
    N d. With an approved safety hook or shackle

772: What do the small passenger vessel regulations require when installing a hydraulic accumulator or other unfired pressure vessel?

    N a. It be operated at one and one half times normal operating pressure for ten minutes.
    N b. Safety and/or relief valves settings be checked at two and one half times normal operating pressures.
    Y c. It be installed to the satisfaction of the cognizant OCMI
    N d. All of the above

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

796: When discharging a portable CO2 fire extinguisher, you should NOT hold the horn of the extinguisher because the horn __________.

    N a. becomes extremely hot
    Y b. becomes extremely cold
    N c. could come off in your hands
    N d. is placed directly in the flames

845: Each pressure gage used in an oil transfer operation must be accurate to within __________.

    N a. 1 percent
    N b. 3 percent
    N c. 5 percent
    Y d. 10 percent

1038: You are piloting a vessel, which is required to have a radiotelephone, on the navigable waters of the United States. You must __________.

    N a. maintain a listening watch and communicate in English
    N b. use the bridge-to-bridge VHF-FM designated frequency only to exchange navigational information or necessary tests
    N c. have on board an operator who holds a restricted radiotelephone operator permit or higher license, as well as a FCC ship station license
    Y d. All of the above

1173: On small passenger vessels all connections to electrical conductors MUST be __________.

    Y a. made within enclosures
    N b. served and parceled with the lay, turned and wormed the other way
    N c. installed only by a licensed marine electrician
    N d. inspected annually by the Coast Guard

1372: It is necessary to secure the forced ventilation to a compartment where there is a fire to __________.

    N a. allow the exhaust fans to remove smoke
    N b. extinguish the fire by carbon monoxide smothering
    Y c. prevent additional oxygen from reaching the fire
    N d. protect fire fighting personnel from smoke

1589: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to load the cargo listed. There is already 3284 tons of cargo on board with a KG of 26.4 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-0043

    N a. KG 25.0 feet
    Y b. KG 25.5 feet
    N c. KG 26.1 feet
    N d. KG 26.7 feet

1677: After an engine is started you should __________.

    N a. increase engine speed to insure adequate flow of oil to all parts of the engine
    N b. pay no attention unless there are unusual noises from the engine
    Y c. check operating pressures and temperatures, and check for leaks
    N d. run the engine at idle until the temperature has increased

1728: What is the maximum percent of oxygen, by volume, allowed to be maintained in the cargo tanks prior to the commencement of crude oil tank washing?

    N a. 5%
    Y b. 8%
    N c. 10%
    N d. 12%

1992: A deep keel on a sailing vessel increases the_____________.

    Y a. resistance to lateral movement
    N b. length-depth ratio resulting in a faster hull design
    N c. height of the center of gravity above the hull resulting in a more stable vessel
    N d. mast height to compensate for increased lateral resistance

2150: You have approximately 6 tons of fish on deck. What will be the shift in the center of gravity after you shift the fish to the fish hold, a vertical distance of 7 feet? (total displacement is 422 tons)

    Y a. 0.1 foot
    N b. 0.3 foot
    N c. 0.5 foot
    N d. 0.9 foot

2152: You have 6 containers of ship stores each measuring 8'L by 4'B by 6'H and weighing 0.5 ton each. Each container is stowed on deck. What is the maximum VCG permitted of the remaining cargo if you are carrying rig water and load to maximum capacity? (See illustration D037DG, stability letter for M.V. Surveyor) (D037DG )

    N a. 1.06 feet
    N b. 1.32 feet
    N c. 1.65 feet
    Y d. 1.90 feet

2229: To get the best speed when tacking and using a mainsail and jib, the sails should be trimmed such that __________.

    N a. the jib is on one side of the vessel and the mainsail on the other
    Y b. an air slot is formed between the two sails
    N c. one sail is as close to a right angle as possible to the other
    N d. as much of a gap as possible exists between the two sails in order to catch the most wind

2266: Which fire extinguishing agent can NOT be used on an ethylenediamine?

    Y a. Water foam
    N b. Dry chemical powder
    N c. Water fog
    N d. Alcohol foam

2306: Which flash point would indicate a grade D combustible liquid?

    N a. 40°F
    Y b. 95°F
    N c. 79°F
    N d. 155°F

2516: When heated to breakdown, tetraethyl or tetramethyl lead compounds emit highly toxic fumes of __________.

    N a. hydrogen gas
    Y b. lead
    N c. bromide
    N d. phosgene

2560: Regulations require that cargo tanks in which grades B or C liquids are carried must be vented with which of the following?

    N a. Gooseneck vents
    N b. Flame screens
    Y c. Pressure vacuum relief valves
    N d. Forced draft blowers

2593: Bulkheads which form part of the tanks on a MODU are stiffened to withstand __________.

    N a. deck loads from above
    N b. dynamic forces while afloat
    Y c. hydrostatic pressure
    N d. over-pressurization

2604: Use the floodable length curve in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book. If the curve represents 45 percent permeability, and holds 2 and 3 flood, the vessel will sink if the permeability exceeds what percent?

    Y a. 37
    N b. 31
    N c. 26
    N d. 23

2610: The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 21'-06.5", AFT 23'-05.4". Cargo was loaded and discharged as shown. Use sheet 2 in the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts. ST-0072

    N a. FWD 21'-07.1", AFT 23'-08.9"
    N b. FWD 21'-05.9", AFT 23'-01.9"
    N c. FWD 21'-03.0", AFT 23'-04.8"
    Y d. FWD 21'-10.0", AFT 23'-06.0"

2904: The sailing drafts are: FWD 24'-03", AFT 25'-03" and the GM is 5.5 feet. Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book, to determine the available righting arm at 30° inclination.

    N a. 2.6 feet
    N b. 2.9 feet
    N c. 3.2 feet
    Y d. 3.5 feet

3129: If water is rising in the bilge of a survival craft, you should first __________.

    N a. abandon the survival craft
    N b. check for cracks in the hull
    N c. shift all personnel to the stern
    Y d. check the bilge drain plug

3310: Fixed carbon dioxide fire extinguishing systems shall be installed to protect enclosed machinery and fuel tank spaces of all vessels using gasoline or other fuel having a flash point of __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)

    N a. 0°F or lower
    N b. 75°F or lower
    N c. 90°F or lower
    Y d. 110°F or lower

3478: Puncture leaks in the lower tubes or bottom of an inflatable liferaft should FIRST be stopped by using __________.

    Y a. sealing clamps
    N b. repair tape
    N c. a tube patch
    N d. sail twine and vulcanizing kit

3517: What is the lightweight of the DEEP DRILLER?

    N a. 680,914 long tons
    Y b. 9,733 long tons
    N c. 5,937 long tons
    N d. 6,716 long tons

3534: When a passenger vessel's plans must be permanently exhibited, they are NOT required to show information on the __________.

    N a. fire detection system
    N b. portable fire extinguishers
    Y c. lifeboats, liferafts, and life preservers
    N d. ventilation systems

3688: You are administering chest compressions during CPR. Where on the victim's body should the pressure be applied?

    Y a. Lower half of the sternum
    N b. Tip of the sternum
    N c. Top half of the sternum
    N d. Left chest over the heart

3766: The primary concern in aiding a back injury patient is __________.

    N a. relieving the patient's pain by giving aspirin or stronger medication
    Y b. avoiding possible injury to the spinal cord by incorrect handling
    N c. preventing convulsions and muscle spasms caused by the pain
    N d. providing enough fluids to prevent dehydration

3981: While loaded as shown in the DEEP DRILLER Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), all of the liquid mud is dumped. What is the new position of the longitudinal center of buoyancy?

    N a. 0.00 feet
    N b. 1.69 feet
    N c. 2.25 feet
    Y d. 2.29 feet

3996: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the following drafts: FWD 08'-11.5", AFT 15'-11.5". 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-0151

    N a. 2.85 feet
    N b. 2.65 feet
    Y c. 2.36 feet
    N d. 2.15 feet

4144: Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning the proper procedure in handling a fire hose?

    N a. A 1½ inch hose should be deployed with a minimum of a nozzleman and hoseman.
    N b. The nozzleman should always hold the nozzle with one hand on top, to prevent kickback.
    N c. Back-up hosemen should be positioned wherever the hose makes a significant turn.
    Y d. The fire hose should be partially charged before deploying it from the fire station.

4239: Either one approved B-V semi-portable fire-extinguishing system or a fixed fire-extinguishing system is required to protect the engine room on towing vessels whose construction was contracted for before __________. (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)

    N a. April 29, 2005
    N b. April 29, 2004
    Y c. August 27, 2003
    N d. February 1, 2002

4375: On the COASTAL DRILLER, what is NOT considered a drilling load?

    N a. Hook load
    Y b. Cantilever pipe rack
    N c. Conductor tension
    N d. Setback

4401: Use of air gaps in excess of that stated in the Limits of Elevated Service for the COASTAL DRILLER could result in __________.

    N a. the hull being in the storm wave zone
    Y b. increased overturning moments
    N c. reduced exposed area
    N d. increased static leg loading

4547: What are the vertical moments for 14.0 feet of drill water in the COASTAL DRILLER's #1 drill water tank?

    Y a. 2.455 ft-kips
    N b. 2.543 ft-kips
    N c. 2.725 ft-kips
    N d. 2.997 ft-kips

4633: On the COASTAL DRILLER, when afloat, oily bilge discharge should be pumped through the __________.

    N a. overboard discharge
    N b. dump valves
    Y c. skimmer tanks
    N d. raw water header

5361: The COASTAL DRILLER, when underway was loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). It is now preloaded at minimum air gap waiting for all settling to take place. The preload, weighing 7,191.7 kips, has LM 870,196 ft-kips and TM 2,158 ft-kips. What is the bow leg reaction?

    Y a. 7,026 kips
    N b. 7,099 kips
    N c. 7,144 kips
    N d. 7,180 kips

5407: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #2 (Preload). What would be the LCG if the preload is dumped and the cantilever and drill floor are skidded aft, placing the rotary 34 feet aft of the transom?

    N a. 114.06 feet AFO
    N b. 119.44 feet AFO
    N c. 123.75 feet AFO
    Y d. 125.91 feet AFO

5855: A mat-type drilling unit tows more slowly than a jack-up unit due to __________.

    Y a. the drag of the mat
    N b. its deeper draft
    N c. its tubular legs
    N d. the design of the bow

6667: On a MODU, the locker or space containing the self-contained breathing apparatus must __________.

    N a. be located in close proximity to the main control station
    N b. be equipped with battery powered emergency lighting
    Y c. be marked "SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS"
    N d. All of the above

6823: The Master or person in charge of a MODU is required to log __________.

    Y a. the date and hour of each fire drill
    N b. the names of all persons on board
    N c. only casualties which occur while underway
    N d. every event occurring on board

6946: Your drafts are: FWD 20'-08", AFT 25'-03". Use the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the MT1.

    N a. 1130 foot-tons
    N b. 1095 foot-tons
    Y c. 1070 foot-tons
    N d. 1025 foot-tons

7682: One major disadvantage of a low-speed diesel as compared to a steam main-propulsion system is __________.

    N a. the extra weight required for the diesel reduction gearing
    Y b. a minimum speed for the engines that limits the minimum speed of the vessel
    N c. the higher fuel consumption per SHP
    N d. the low efficiency of the system when a controllable pitch propeller is used

8151: Laying down drill pipe from the derrick of a semisubmersible on location reduces the __________.

    Y a. natural roll period
    N b. metacentric height
    N c. waterplane area
    N d. righting moment

8323: The Lethal Concentration of H2S that will cause death with short-term exposure is a minimum of __________.

    N a. 100 ppm
    N b. 200 ppm
    N c. 400 ppm
    Y d. 700 ppm

8723: The DEEP DRILLER, at 60.0 feet draft in sea water, has VM = 974,441 foot-long tons, LM = 40,301 foot-long tons, TM = 3 foot-long tons, FSML = 30,572 foot-long tons, and FSMT = 18,732 foot-long tons, and FSMT = 18,732 foot-long tons. What is the LCG?

    N a. 0.00 feet
    N b. 1.69 feet
    Y c. 2.22 feet
    N d. 3.91 feet

9105: Each ventilation system for an enclosed classified location on a MODU must provide a complete change of air every __________.

    N a. 3 minutes
    Y b. 5 minutes
    N c. 7 minutes
    N d. 10 minutes

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

9283: A jack-up with displacement of 10,000 kips has its LCG 100 feet aft of frame zero (AFO). If 200 kips are loaded at 60 feet AFO and 100 kips are discharged from 20 feet AFO, what is the new LCG?

    Y a. 100.0 feet
    N b. 100.4 feet
    N c. 100.8 feet
    N d. 101.2 feet

9307: When a rescuer finds an electrical burn victim in the vicinity of live electrical equipment or wiring, his first step is to __________.

    N a. flush water over any burned area of the patient
    N b. apply ointment to the burned areas on the patient
    Y c. get assistance to shut down electrical power in the area
    N d. remove the patient from the vicinity of the live electrical equipment or wiring

9382: Fire in an engine compartment is best extinguished with carbon dioxide gas (CO2) and by __________.

    Y a. completely closing the compartment
    N b. closing the compartment except for the ventilators
    N c. leaving the compartment open to the air
    N d. increasing the air flow to the compartment by blowers

9581: The C02 flooding system is actuated by a sequence of steps which are __________.

    Y a. break glass, pull valve, break glass, pull cylinder control
    N b. sound evacuation alarm, pull handle
    N c. open bypass valve, break glass, pull handle
    N d. open stop valve, open control valve, trip alarm

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