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85: To prevent the spread of fire by convection you should __________.
N a. shut off all electrical power N b. remove combustibles from direct exposure N c. cool the bulkhead around the fire Y d. close all openings to the area 228: Which is the most serious type of fracture?
Y a. Compound N b. Greenstick N c. Closed N d. Crack 231: The Coast Guard inspection required before a Certificate of Inspection can be issued is conducted________________.
N a. when deemed necessary by the Regional Inspection Center Y b. after you apply in writing to the nearest Officer in Charge of Marine Inspection (OCMI) N c. at random from a Coast Guard patrol boat N d. after a formal complaint is filed with the OCMI 241: The signal L1210 means the __________.
Y a. latitude is 12°10' N b. longitude is 12°10' N c. GMT is 1210 N d. zone time is 1210 246: On a vessel of 125,000 GT on an international voyage, how many international shore connection flange(s) must be provided?
Y a. 1 N b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 556: All lifeboats, rescue boats, and rigid-type liferafts shall be stripped, cleaned, and thoroughly overhauled at least once every __________.
N a. 6 months Y b. year N c. 18 months N d. two years 574: You are calling another vessel by radiotelephone using the International Code of Signals. He responds with the words "Alpha Sierra". This indicates that __________.
Y a. he cannot accept traffic immediately N b. you should proceed with your message N c. you should send your message in International Code N d. you should send your message in plain language 707: If your bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone ceases to operate, you must __________.
N a. immediately anchor your vessel and arrange for repairs to the system N b. moor your vessel at the nearest dock available and arrange for repairs to the system N c. arrange for the repair of the system to be completed within 48 hours Y d. exercise due diligence to restore the system at the earliest practicable time 814: In the International Code of signals, a group of three letters indicates __________.
N a. urgency or an emergency N b. the vessel's national identity signal N c. a group from the general signal code Y d. a group from the medical signal code 932: Portable CO2 fire extinguishers should NOT be used to inert a space containing flammable liquids due to the danger of __________.
N a. the CO2 being inhaled by personnel N b. reflash of burning liquids N c. vapor condensation on the extinguisher Y d. the discharge causing a static spark 993: If your vessel has a GM of one foot and a breadth of 50 feet, what will be your full rolling period?
N a. 11 seconds N b. 15 seconds N c. 20 seconds Y d. 22 seconds 1384: According to 46 CFR Subchapter T, rigid plastic or other nonmetallic piping __________.
N a. may only be used for gasoline fuel piping N b. may only be used for diesel fuel piping Y c. may not be used for diesel or gasoline fuel piping N d. may be used for gasoline or diesel fuel piping 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 1431: Which statement is FALSE regarding Halon 1301?
N a. It is colorless. Y b. It is sweet smelling. N c. It may cause dizziness when inhaled. N d. It does not conduct electricity. 1436: Your vessel's draft is 16'-00" fwd. and 18'-00" aft. The MT1 is 500 ft-tons. How many tons of water must be shifted from the after peak to the forepeak, a distance of 250 feet, to bring her to an even draft forward and aft?
N a. 52 tons N b. 50 tons Y c. 48 tons N d. 24 tons 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% 1706: The major lift-producing part of a sail is the __________.
Y a. leading edge N b. trailing edge N c. head N d. foil 1874: Automatic fire dampers in ventilation systems are operated by use of a __________.
N a. remote operated valve N b. C02 system pressure switch Y c. fusible link N d. heat or smoke detector 1902: Which task is NOT the responsibility of the GMDSS Radio Operator?
N a. Inspecting and cleaning the SART's container, and clearing the immediate storage area of any debris or obstacles. Y b. Measuring the SART's transmitted frequency. N c. Placing the SART in the test mode and verifying that the nearby PPI shows concentric circles. N d. Ensuring the SART's batteries are replaced before their expiration date. 2213: When abandoning a MODU, after launching the survival craft you should __________.
N a. plot a course for the nearest land N b. take a vote on which direction you should go Y c. stay in the immediate area N d. go in one direction until fuel runs out 2379: Regulations require that access to a cargo pumproom in a tank vessel carrying grade D liquid cargo, shall be __________.
N a. away from galleys, living quarters, or navigation spaces N b. only from areas equipped with power ventilation systems Y c. from the open deck N d. isolated from sources of vapor ignition 2443: 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-0063
N a. 4.0 feet N b. 5.6 feet N c. 6.0 feet Y d. 6.8 feet 2453: A tool consisting of a handle and releasable chain used for turning pipe or fittings of a diameter larger than that which a pipe wrench would fit is called __________.
N a. breakout wrench N b. makeup tongs Y c. chain tongs N d. pipe spinner 2513: The maximum number of personnel allowed on a personnel transfer basket is __________.
N a. 2 N b. 3 Y c. 4 N d. 5 2513: The maximum number of personnel allowed on a personnel transfer basket is __________.
N a. 2 N b. 3 Y c. 4 N d. 5 2735: A load line is assigned to a MODU to insure adequate stability and __________.
N a. mooring tension N b. riser tension N c. lifesaving equipment Y d. structural strength 2860: If a vessel loads 250 tons of deck cargo resulting in a GM of -0.3 foot on 8000 tons displacement, what will be the angle of loll? (Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
N a. 16° N b. 13° Y c. 10° N d. 7° 2921: A MODU is inclined at an angle of loll. In the absence of external forces, the righting arm (GZ) is __________.
N a. positive N b. negative Y c. zero N d. vertical 2956: The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 21'-10.6", AFT 22'-11.6". 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-0089
N a. FWD 22'-00.1", AFT 23'-00.1" N b. FWD 21'-11.0", AFT 23'-01.2" Y c. FWD 21'-10.0", AFT 22'-10.0" N d. FWD 21'-08.9", AFT 22'-11.1" 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. 2970: An immersion suit must be equipped with a/an __________.
N a. air bottle for breathing N b. orange smoke canister Y c. whistle, light and retroreflective material N d. sea dye marker 3024: Your sailing drafts are: FWD 17'-07", AFT 18'-05" and the GM is 3.4 feet. What will be the angle of list if #4 port double bottom (capacity 140 tons, VCG 2.6 feet, and 26 feet off the centerline) is filled with saltwater? (Use the data in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
N a. Less than 1° N b. 3° Y c. 6° N d. 9° 3109: 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-0106
Y a. 3.9 feet N b. 4.3 feet N c. 4.7 feet N d. 5.1 feet 3205: On a sailing vessel, it is best to approach a person in the water by placing them on your __________.
N a. leeward side Y b. windward side N c. bow N d. transom 3246: A loaded hopper barge with independent tanks has a placard, with alternating red and white quadrants, on each side and end. Which statement concerning this barge is TRUE?
N a. The cargo will spontaneously ignite if released to the atmosphere. N b. You must operate this barge as a lead barge. N c. The barge should be spotted as far away from the towboat as possible. Y d. The barge must be in a protected position within the tow. 3423: What is the trim of a jack-up with forward draft of 11 feet and aft draft of 13.75 feet?
N a. 1.38 feet by the stern N b. 1.45 feet by the stern Y c. 2.75 feet by the stern N d. 2.90 feet by the stern 3483: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). If the contents of #6 and #7 Drill Water Tanks are discharged, what is the new transverse free surface correction?
N a. 1.77 feet Y b. 1.67 feet N c. 1.56 feet N d. 1.45 feet 3664: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has drafts of: FWD 29'-04", AFT 30'-06". Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts if you ballast the forepeak with 101.6 tons of seawater.
N a. FWD 29'-04.5", AFT 30'-07.5" N b. FWD 29'-07.6", AFT 30'-05.0" N c. FWD 29'-04.5", AFT 30'-10.0" Y d. FWD 30'-00.8", AFT 30'-01.0" 3664: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has drafts of: FWD 29'-04", AFT 30'-06". Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts if you ballast the forepeak with 101.6 tons of seawater.
N a. FWD 29'-04.5", AFT 30'-07.5" N b. FWD 29'-07.6", AFT 30'-05.0" N c. FWD 29'-04.5", AFT 30'-10.0" Y d. FWD 30'-00.8", AFT 30'-01.0" 3986: A fire is discovered in the bow of your vessel while making way. 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 N c. change course to put the wind on either beam and increase speed Y d. change course and put the stern to the wind 4055: In the DEEP DRILLER, VCG is obtained from the sum of the vertical moments by __________.
N a. adding displacement N b. subtracting displacement N c. multiplying by displacement Y d. dividing by displacement 4078: When shifting to a course where the wind comes more from astern, easing the mainsheet will __________.
N a. bring the boom more fore and aft N b. decrease the force needed to haul on the mainsheet N c. bring the head of the sail down from the top of the mast Y d. allow the sail to catch more wind 4097: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #2 (Ballasting to Survival). What is the new height of the longitudinal metacenter if all the bulk materials are discharged?
N a. 61.34 feet N b. 62.13 feet Y c. 62.35 feet N d. 64.00 feet 4101: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #2 (Ballasting to Survival). What is the new height of the transverse metacenter if all the bulk materials are discharged?
N a. 63.14 feet N b. 64.05 feet Y c. 64.30 feet N d. 66.09 feet 4257: Considering the lightweight changes to the COASTAL DRILLER, what is the maximum permitted hook load permitted when 450 kips are in the setback and 200 kips are in the cantilever pipe rack?
N a. 350 kips Y b. 529 kips N c. 550 kips N d. 750 kips 4644: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has on board 7240 tons of cargo with an LCG-FP of 273.20 feet. See the distribution of the cargo to be loaded. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final LCG-FP of the cargo. ST-0165
N a. LCG-FP 271.2 feet N b. LCG-FP 272.1 feet N c. LCG-FP 273.6 feet Y d. LCG-FP 275.3 feet 4837: When the bypass valve of a self-contained breathing apparatus is opened, the mainline valve should be __________.
N a. completely open Y b. completely closed N c. pinched to check the air flow N d. immediately disconnected 5135: In the illustration, symbol 2 represents __________. (D041DG )
N a. displacement N b. beam limit N c. bilge level Y d. baseline 5733: Given the same water depth and mooring tension, the length of the ground cable of a 19 pound/foot wire rope mooring line in comparison to a 90 pound/foot mooring chain will be __________.
Y a. shorter N b. identical N c. longer N d. indeterminable 6555: The chemicals in sacks aboard MODU's are palletized to reduce __________.
Y a. labor in loading and handling N b. pilferage N c. marking and labeling N d. contamination 6711: Immersion suits must be stowed __________.
N a. in the pilothouse N b. on top of lockers Y c. where readily accessible N d. on open deck areas 6747: How many people on board a MODU must be trained in the use of the fireman's outfit?
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 7381: One way to increase the period of roll on a semisubmersible rig while under tow is to __________.
N a. dump deck tanks into lower hulls N b. plug ballast tank vents N c. head into the waves Y d. increase tank free surface 8051: The "off-load" release system on a survival craft is designed to be activated __________.
Y a. when there is no load on the cable N b. when there is a load on the cable N c. only when the doors are closed N d. when the engine is started 8307: The sense of smell cannot be depended upon to detect H2S because __________.
N a. it has a smell similar to petroleum products N b. hydrogen sulfide gas is odorless Y c. the sense of smell is deadened by the gas N d. it is better to rely on eye irritation as a detector 8635: A weight of 1,000 kips is equivalent to __________.
N a. 1,000 pounds N b. 2,000 short tons N c. 2,240 pounds Y d. 500 short tons 8695: The DEEP DRILLER, at 58.0 feet draft in sea water, discharges 200 long tons. What is the new displacement?
N a. 16,263 long tons Y b. 17,642 long tons N c. 17,842 long tons N d. 18,118 long tons 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 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 9503: Stability is determined principally by the location of two points in a vessel: the center of buoyancy and the __________.
N a. metacenter N b. geometric center of the waterplane area Y c. center of gravity N d. center of flotation