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105: The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea contain the requirements for __________.
N a. lights that must be displayed on anchor buoys N b. the display of load line markings N c. minimum horsepower for tugs involved in rig moves Y d. lighting of mobile offshore drilling units being towed 311: Spontaneous ignition can result from __________.
N a. an unprotected drop-light bulb Y b. careless disposal or storage of material N c. smoking in bed N d. worn electrical wires on power tools 315: The maximum number of passengers a "T-Boat" may carry __________.
Y a. is stated on the vessel's Certificate of Inspection N b. is the number authorized in the Navigation Rules N c. depends on the number of lifejackets you carry N d. is the number authorized by your license 379: Plastic material may be discharged overboard from a vessel if it is __________.
N a. 3 miles from shore N b. 12 miles from shore N c. 25 miles from shore Y d. None of the above 423: When you stream a sea anchor, you should make sure that the holding line is __________.
Y a. long enough to cause the pull to be more horizontal than downward N b. long enough to reach bottom N c. short enough to cause the pull to be downward N d. short enough to avoid tangling 631: You are at the helm of a ketch-rigged sailing vessel under sail on the starboard tack, close hauled, with all appropriate sails set and properly trimmed. You are instructed to "bear off quickly". To utilize your sails to assist with the turn, you should __________.
Y a. slack the mizzen sheet N b. trim the mizzen vang N c. slack the jib sheet N d. trim the main outhaul 672: A foam-type portable fire extinguisher is most useful in fighting a fire in __________.
N a. generators Y b. oil drums N c. the bridge controls N d. combustible metals 727: Under the "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act", failure of a vessel's radiotelephone equipment __________.
N a. constitutes a violation of the Act N b. obligates the operator to moor or anchor the vessel immediately N c. requires immediate, emergency repairs Y d. does not, in itself, constitute a violation of the Act 763: Which item of lifeboat equipment would be most suitable for night signaling to a ship on the horizon?
Y a. A red parachute flare N b. A red hand-held flare N c. A flashlight N d. A lantern 793: Which of the following represents the maximum percent of oxygen, by volume, required to be achieved by a ship's inert gas system, prior to the commencement of crude oil tank washing?
N a. 6% Y b. 8% N c. 10% N d. 12% 877: A marine chemist issues gas free certificates and is certified by the __________.
N a. Mine Safety Appliance Association N b. American Chemical Society N c. Marine Chemists Association Y d. National Fire Protection Association 1059: Provided every effort is made to preserve body moisture content by avoiding perspiration, how long is it normally possible to survive without water?
N a. Up to 3 days Y b. 8 to 14 days N c. 15 to 20 days N d. 25 to 30 days 1077: A vessel's KG is determined by __________.
N a. dividing the total longitudinal moment summation by displacement Y b. dividing the total vertical moment summation by displacement N c. multiplying the MT1 by the longitudinal moments N d. subtracting LCF from LCB 1279: On a documented small passenger vessel, what information must be permanently affixed in block-type letters and/or numerals to the main beam or other clearly visible interior structural part of the hull?
N a. The vessel's name and gross tonnage Y b. The vessel's official number N c. Draft markings N d. The vessel's name and home port 1282: When approaching a fire from leeward you should shield fire fighters from the fire by using __________.
N a. a straight stream of water N b. foam spray Y c. high-velocity fog N d. low-velocity fog 1383: Which statement about entry into a water ballast tank that has been sealed for a long time is TRUE?
N a. A "buddy system" should be used where someone enters the tank with you. N b. Sea water acts on the ship's metal and generates chlorine gas which may accumulate in poisonous quantities. N c. You should always wear a gas mask. Y d. After ventilation and testing, and the tank is found safe for entry, someone should stand by at the tank entrance while you are inside. 1422: Mechanical gearing of deck machinery such as the windlass or boat hoists should __________.
N a. be open to view so, if a foreign object gets in the gearing, the operator can immediately stop the machinery Y b. have a guard over the gearing N c. be painted a contrasting color from the base color in order to call attention to the gearing N d. not be operated if there is any crew within 10 feet of the machinery 1430: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to load the cargo listed. There is already 6422 tons of cargo on board with a KG of 26.6 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-0038
Y a. KG 24.9 feet N b. KG 25.5 feet N c. KG 26.1 feet N d. KG 28.9 feet 1466: You used a carbon dioxide (CO2) fire extinguisher but did not empty the extinguisher. You must have it recharged if the weight loss exceeds __________.
N a. one percent of the weight of the charge N b. five percent of the weight of the charge N c. seven percent of the weight of the charge Y d. ten percent of the weight of the charge 1525: You are reading the draft marks. The top 2 inches of number "9" are visible above the waterline. What is the draft? (D032DG )
N a. 8'-10" N b. 9'-02" Y c. 9'-04" N d. 9'-08" 1642: The Master or person in charge on a MODU shall insure that line throwing equipment is not operated __________.
N a. during a rain storm Y b. in an explosive atmosphere N c. near a lifeboat station N d. by other than senior rig personnel 1725: The most effective treatment for warming a crew member suffering from hypothermia is __________.
N a. running or jumping to increase circulation N b. raising body temperature rapidly by placing hands and feet in hot water Y c. bundling the body in blankets to rewarm gradually N d. laying prone under heat lamps to rewarm rapidly 1740: Tank vessel inerting refers to __________.
N a. the introduction of inert gas into a tank with the object of reducing the oxygen content to below 8% by volume N b. the introduction of inert gas into a gas free tank for the purpose of reducing the oxygen content to below 8% by volume N c. the introduction of inert gas into a cargo tank during cargo discharge to replace the volume of discharged cargo Y d. All of the above 2060: You have 400 tons of below deck tonnage and 230 tons of above deck cargo on board. You must load 220 tons of liquid mud below deck. How much more deck cargo can you load? (See illustration D036DG, stability letter for M.V. Hudson.) (D036DG )
N a. 60 tons N b. 180 tons N c. 240 tons Y d. none 2394: Your vessel's drafts are FWD 24'-09", AFT 27'-01". Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts if 122 tons are discharged 76 feet aft of amidships, 128 tons are discharged 54 feet forward of amidships, and 68 tons of fuel is pumped 48 feet aft.
N a. FWD 24'-01", AFT 26'-08" N b. FWD 24'-02", AFT 26'-11" Y c. FWD 24'-04", AFT 26'-08" N d. FWD 24'-05", AFT 26'-02" 2460: During transfer operations, a quantity of propylamine spills on deck. According to the Chemical Data Guide, the correct procedure would be to __________.
N a. immediately flush the spill with large quantities of fresh water N b. cover the contaminated surface with soda-ash-soaked lime solution Y c. add sodium bisulfate on the contaminated surface and spray it down with water N d. move to a position upwind of the spill and allow the product to boil off 2488: If a crew member is exposed to phenol by way of skin or eye contact, you should IMMEDIATELY __________.
N a. administer oxygen N b. treat victim for shock Y c. flush skin and eyes with water N d. give victim stimulant 2579: What is the most appropriate action for a GMDSS Radio Operator to take in a distress situation where immediate help is needed, but the vessel is not sinking nor needs to be abandoned?
N a. Switch off EPIRB and SART manually. Y b. Transmit Distress call by MF/HF, VHF or INMARSAT. N c. Notify the RCC (Rescue Coordination Center) through VHF FM on Channel 13. N d. Transmit Distress call by activating the radiotelegraph automatic alarm signal. 2631: In MODU construction, beam brackets are triangular plates that join the deck beam to a __________.
N a. bulkhead Y b. frame N c. stanchion N d. deck longitudinal 2705: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid loading shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the KG of the liquid load. ST-0077
Y a. 4.0 feet N b. 5.6 feet N c. 6.0 feet N d. 6.8 feet 2729: You are approaching another vessel and see that it has the signal flag "O" hoisted. What is your next action?
N a. Proceed on present course and speed since the vessel is requesting a pilot. Y b. Attempt to call the vessel on VHF radiotelephone and begin a search because the vessel has a man overboard. N c. Attempt to call the vessel on VHF radiotelephone because it is disabled. N d. Approach with caution because the vessel is stopped and making no way through the water. 2801: How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 175-foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 2000 brake horsepower?
Y a. 2 N b. 3 N c. 4 N d. 5 3159: Fusible-link fire dampers are operated by __________.
N a. a break-glass and pull-cable system N b. electrical controls on the bridge N c. a mechanical arm outside the vent duct Y d. the heat of a fire melting the link 3169: Which license or document enable a person to serve as person in charge of a tank barge which is transferring cargo?
N a. Operator of Uninspected Towing Vessels Y b. Certified Tankerman N c. Able Seaman N d. Ordinary Seaman/Wiper 3329: A fire is discovered in the forepeak of a vessel at sea. The wind is from ahead at 35 knots. You should __________.
N a. remain on course and hold speed N b. remain on course but slack the speed Y c. change course and put the stern to the wind N d. change course to put the wind on either beam and increase speed 3341: Inflatable liferafts are provided with a __________.
N a. Very pistol Y b. towing connection N c. portable radio N d. canned milk 3426: In illustration D011SA, number 1 operates the __________. (D011SA )
N a. releasing gear N b. sea painter Y c. Fleming gear N d. McCluny hook 3536: There are two disadvantages to CO2 as a firefighting agent. One of these is the limited quantity available, and the other is __________.
Y a. the lack of cooling effect on heated materials N b. that it cannot be used in a dead ship situation with no electrical power to the CO2 pump N c. that it breaks down under extreme heat to form poisonous gases N d. there is no effect on a class A fire even in an enclosed space 3560: How should the number "4" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?
N a. QUAD-ROS-FOOR N b. NUM-ERL-FOUR N c. NUMB-ER-FOWER Y d. KAR-TAY-FOWER 3564: The sea painter of a rescue boat should be led __________.
Y a. forward and outboard of all obstructions N b. forward and inboard of all obstructions N c. up and down from the main deck N d. to the foremost point on the vessel 3643: Under extremely heavy weather on the DEEP DRILLER, when operating conditions are too severe to permit the drill string from being tripped out of the hole and laid down in the pipe racks, it may be __________.
Y a. hung off N b. placed in the setback N c. supported by the lower marine riser package N d. supported by the tensioners 3717: During the passage of a severe storm, the DEEP DRILLER is at survival draft. Strong winds are blowing from the starboard. A careful load form calculation determined that, although the unit is level, the TCG is 2.0 feet to starboard. The value of the wind heeling moment is __________.
N a. 40,402 ft-long tons Y b. 32,099 ft-long tons N c. 21,343 ft-long tons N d. 19,982 ft-long tons 3838: Fire dampers prevent the spread of fire by __________.
Y a. convection N b. conduction N c. radiation N d. direct contact 4002: A combustible gas indicator will NOT operate correctly when the __________.
N a. hydrocarbon content of the atmosphere is less than the U.E.L Y b. atmosphere is deficient in oxygen N c. distance between the operator and the compartment to be tested is greater than 50 feet N d. All of the above 4133: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #3 (Preparing to Drill). According to the deck load graph, how much additional deck load could be added to the unit?
Y a. 526.87 long tons N b. 276.87 long tons N c. 241.50 long tons N d. 189.51 long tons 4145: 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. Back-up hosemen should be placed wherever the hose makes a significant turn. Y c. Use of a spanner wrench when attaching nozzles or additional lengths of hose is always critical. N d. The nozzleman should always hold the nozzle with one hand on top, to prevent kickback. 4341: The COASTAL DRILLER is elevated to an air gap of 25 feet in 250 feet of water. The current is 2 knots and the waves are 30 feet. The maximum leg reaction is 6,120 kips. What is the maximum wind for drilling operations?
N a. 100 knots N b. 70 knots N c. 60 knots Y d. 40 knots 4706: You are making a heavy lift with the jumbo boom. Your vessel displaces 7940 T. The 45-ton weight is on the pier and its center is 60' to starboard of the centerline. The head of the boom is 110' above the base line and the center of gravity of the lift when stowed on deck will be 50' above the base line. As the jumbo boom takes the strain the ship lists to 4.5°. What is the GM with the cargo stowed?
N a. 4.82 Y b. 4.64 N c. 4.30 N d. 3.97 4711: While loaded as shown in the COASTAL DRILLER sample load form #3 (drilling), 50 kips of tubulars are discharged from the cantilever starboard pipe racks. What is the change in the vessel's TCG?
Y a. 0.048 foot port N b. 0.048 foot starboard N c. 1.020 feet port N d. 1.020 feet starboard 5283: The DEEP DRILLER suffers minor flooding of the starboard pump room while in transit. If both starboard bilge pumps fail to dewater the pump room, you may use __________.
Y a. starboard drill water pump N b. starboard saltwater service pump N c. starboard ballast pumps N d. port ballast pumps and crossover system 5705: The design of a spring buoy helps __________.
N a. to retrieve the anchor Y b. to prevent chafing at the lower end of the pendant N c. to mark the rig's approach to the location N d. an anchor handling vessel back toward the rig 6308: You are underway at sea when a fire is reported in the forward part of the vessel. The wind is from dead ahead at 20 knots. You should __________.
N a. remain on course and hold speed N b. change course to put the wind on either beam and increase speed N c. remain on course but decrease speed Y d. change course and put the stern to the wind 7307: All VHF marine band radios operate in the simplex mode, which means that __________.
Y a. only one person may talk at a time N b. only two persons may talk at the same time N c. the radio only transmits N d. the radio only receives 8147: The DEEP DRILLER has a KGL of 53.16 feet while at a draft of 58.0 feet. Although there are no environmental forces, trim is 2.0 feet by the stern. What is the value of LCG?
Y a. 2.16 feet N b. 2.26 feet N c. 2.36 feet N d. 2.46 feet 8393: Diesel engines obtain combustion air through turbo chargers, blowers, or __________.
N a. air starters N b. carburetors Y c. natural aspiration N d. air receivers 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 9311: Basic emergency care for third degree electrical burn is to __________.
N a. flood the burned area with warm water for two minutes N b. brush away the charred skin and wrap the burned area Y c. cover the burned area with a clean cloth and transport the patient to a medical facility N d. apply ointment or spray to the burned area and wrap with a clean cloth 9362: You are releasing carbon dioxide gas (CO2) into an engine compartment to extinguish a fire. The CO2 will be most effective if the __________.
N a. compartment is closed and ventilators are opened N b. compartment is left open to the air Y c. compartment is closed and airtight N d. air flow to the compartment is increased with blowers 9443: The magnitude of a moment is the product of the force and __________.
N a. time Y b. lever arm N c. displacement N d. angle of inclination 9700: The regulations governing the sleeping accommodations of a cargo vessel are found in __________.
N a. 46 CFR subchapter S N b. 46 CFR subchapter T N c. 46 CFR subchapter B Y d. 46 CFR subchapter I