This is an interactive test. Read each question and select the proper answer by clicking on the appropriate answer. If a "Y" appears, your choice is correct. If a "N" appears, more study may be in order.
72: To disengage a survival craft suspended from the cable above the water, you must pull the safety pin and __________.
N a. pull the hook release handle Y b. pull the hook release handle and use the ratchet bar N c. use the ratchet bar and depress the retainer N d. pull the hook release handle and depress the retainer 77: Normally, the percentage of oxygen in air is __________.
N a. 16% N b. 18% Y c. 21% N d. 25% 144: The unit of duration of a dash in Morse Code is __________.
N a. one and one-half times the length of a dot N b. twice the length of a dot Y c. three times the length of a dot N d. four times the length of a dot 188: The preferred method of controlling external bleeding is by __________.
Y a. direct pressure on the wound N b. elevating the wounded area N c. pressure on a pressure point N d. a tourniquet above the wound 262: Which fire detection system is actuated by sensing a heat rise in a compartment?
N a. Manual fire detection system Y b. Automatic fire detection system N c. Smoke detection system N d. Watchman's supervisory system 401: On a vessel of 12,000 tons displacement, what is the reduction in metacentric height due to free surface when a tank 60 feet long and 60 feet wide is partially filled with water?
N a. 2.30 feet N b. 2.43 feet N c. 2.48 feet Y d. 2.57 feet 486: The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD28'-04", AFT 30'-11". 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. ST-0009
Y a. FWD 29'-01", AFT 30'-10" N b. FWD 29'-03", AFT 30'-08" N c. FWD 29'-07", AFT 30'-08" N d. FWD 29'-08", AFT 30'-06" 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 591: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the following drafts: FWD 09'-00", AFT 15'-11". 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-0014
N a. 2.82 feet N b. 2.97 feet N c. 3.15 feet Y d. 3.24 feet 866: The number of rowing oars that must be carried in a motor-propelled open lifeboat on a cargo vessel is __________.
N a. determined by the Master N b. specified by the Coast Guard Y c. specified by the manufacturer N d. None 990: If your vessel will list with equal readiness to either side, the list is most likely caused by __________.
Y a. negative GM N b. off-center weight N c. pocketing of free surface N d. excessive freeboard 1026: A liferaft with a capacity of 8 people used in ocean service is required by regulations to carry __________.
N a. 8 liters of fresh water N b. 12 units of provisions Y c. 12 liters of fresh water N d. 24 units of provisions 1103: A vessel is "listed" when it is __________.
Y a. inclined due to an off-center weight N b. inclined due to the wind N c. down by the head N d. down by the stern 1118: The volatility of a flammable liquid is indicated by its __________.
N a. ignition temperature Y b. flash point N c. flammable range N d. conversion index 1170: When operating gravity davits, the __________.
N a. gripes should be released after the boat is moving Y b. davits should always be hand cranked the last 12 inches into the final stowed position N c. boats are generally lowered by surging the falls around cruciform bitts N d. tricing pendant should be tripped prior to releasing the gripes 1229: Which T-Boat must be fitted with a suitable compass?
N a. A vessel in river service N b. A vessel operating on a short, restricted route on lakes, bays, and sounds Y c. A vessel engaged in ocean or coastwise service N d. The regulations do not require a compass on any vessel 1440: A ship is inclined by moving a weight of 30 tons a distance of 30 ft. from the centerline. A 28-foot pendulum shows a deflection of 12 inches. Displacement including weight moved is 4,000 tons. KM is 27.64 feet. What is the KG?
Y a. 21.34 feet N b. 22.06 feet N c. 22.76 feet N d. 23.21 feet 1484: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is partially loaded with a GM of 3.1 feet and drafts of: FWD 16'-00", AFT 18'-04". Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine what tank(s) you should ballast to increase the GM to 3.6 feet.
N a. Tanks: DB1, DT1A N b. Tanks: DT6, DT7 N c. Tank: DT8 Y d. Tank: DB3 1549: You are sailing in a strong wind and may accidentally jibe when __________.
N a. reaching N b. tacking Y c. running-free N d. in irons 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% 1668: What is the report identifier code for an AMVER deviation report?
N a. DV N b. PR N c. FR Y d. DR 1761: After jacking down your liftboat you have an unexpected list. You find that the only cause of this list must be a flooded leg. The list caused by a flooded leg means your vessel has a(n)____________.
N a. negative GM (metacentric height) Y b. decrease in the GZ (righting arm) N c. increase in the waterplane and the metacentric height N d. less chance of deck edge immersion 1993: The person in charge of a mobile offshore drilling unit must insure that __________.
N a. the Muster List ("Station Bill") is approved by the Coast Guard Y b. the date of each fire extinguisher test is recorded N c. all personnel are trained to launch the survival craft N d. a fire drill is held at least once each day 2064: INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND You are under sail and overtaking a tug and tow. Which action is correct?
N a. The power-driven tug must maneuver to avoid collision. Y b. You must maneuver to avoid the tug and tow. N c. You must maneuver to avoid collision only if the tug is to leeward and the wind is on your port side. N d. Both vessels are required to maneuver to avoid collision. 2134: The flammable limits of gasoline are 1.3 to 7.6 percent volume of the air. You are testing a tank that contained gasoline by using a combustible gas indicator. Under testing, the tank sample registers 55 on the instrument. What is the concentration of gases?
N a. 55% N b. 5.5% N c. 4.1% Y d. 0.7% 2360: According to regulations, ethylene oxide shall be loaded at a temperature below __________.
N a. 90°F Y b. 70°F N c. 51°F N d. its flash point 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 2976: Aboard small passenger vessels the number of childrens' life jackets carried must be at least what percentage of the total number of persons aboard?
N a. 4% N b. 7.5% Y c. 10% N d. 15% 3048: What is required for a dry exhaust pipe? (small passenger vessel regulations)
Y a. Noncombustible hangers and supports N b. Insulation from combustible material N c. An automatic damper N d. A rain spray and spray cap 3090: Which statement is TRUE concerning spare charges for portable fire extinguishers on unmanned tank barges?
N a. Spare charges shall be carried for at least 50 percent of each size and variety required on board. N b. If the unit cannot be charged by the vessel's personnel, one spare unit shall be carried in lieu of spare charges. N c. Spare charges shall be stowed in watertight containers on deck. Y d. Regulations concerning spare charges do not apply to unmanned barges. 3191: To assess the potential for progressive flooding aboard a damaged MODU, you must know the __________.
Y a. integrity of the watertight boundaries N b. capacity of the water sprinkler systems N c. operation of the machinery space bilge level alarms N d. All of the above 3294: What is the purpose of the liferaft hydrostatic release?
Y a. To release the liferaft from the cradle automatically as the ship sinks N b. To inflate the raft automatically N c. To test rafts hydrostatically N d. None of the above 3364: 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-0124
N a. 444 tons N b. 644 tons N c. 1044 tons Y d. 1263 tons 3445: The DEEP DRILLER, at a draft of 55 feet, has a KGT of 53.05 feet and TCG of 0.5 foot to starboard. What is the list angle?
N a. 2.0°Starboard Y b. 2.9°Starboard N c. 3.2°Starboard N d. 3.5° starboard 3446: To release the davit cable of a davit launched liferaft, you must __________.
Y a. pull the release lanyard N b. pull the hydraulic release N c. push the release button N d. pull on the ratchet handle 3459: Using the Guidance Manual for Loading M.V. Grand Haven, determine the amount of ballast required in tank No.1 (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 39.5 lbs.
N a. 155 tons each Y b. 170 tons each N c. 190 tons each N d. 200 tons each 3496: In general, how often are sanitary inspections of passenger and crew quarters made aboard passenger vessels in river service?
N a. Once each day N b. Once each week Y c. Once each month N d. Once each trip 3505: The lightweight vertical moments for the DEEP DRILLER are __________.
Y a. 680,914 ft-long tons N b. 9,733 ft-long tons N c. -5,937 ft-long tons N d. -6,716 ft-long tons 3597: The DEEP DRILLER has a KGT of 52.90 feet while at a draft of 58.0 feet. List is 2.0 feet to port. What is the value of TCG?
N a. -0.10 foot N b. -0.13 foot Y c. -0.16 foot N d. -0.19 foot 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 3800: If you have to jump in the water when abandoning ship, your legs should be __________.
N a. spread apart as far as possible N b. held as tightly against your chest as possible N c. in a kneeling position Y d. extended straight down and crossed at the ankles 3872: For an OSV not on an international voyage, an approved substitute for an impulse projected type line throwing appliance is a __________.
N a. spring-loaded line thrower N b. hand thrown buoyant line Y c. shoulder type line throwing gun N d. heaving line 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 4110: As Master of an inspected small passenger vessel, you have a question regarding a proposed modification to a watertight bulkhead. In which subchapter of title 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations would you find the answer?
N a. Subchapter W Y b. Subchapter T N c. Subchapter I N d. Subchapter E 4115: The inspection of a 50 ft. vessel of 65 gross tons carrying more than twelve passengers on an international voyage is required by the Coast Guard once in every __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. four years with a minimum of three reinspections during the four year period N b. three years with a minimum of two reinspections during the three year period N c. two years Y d. year 4214: 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 eight days, and you will enter the winter zone after a total of ten days. You will consume 31 tons of fuel, water, and stores per day. The hydrometer reading at the loading pier is 1.016, and the average TPI is 41. What is the minimum freeboard required at the start of the voyage? (Get Table Data)
N a. 72 inches N b. 70 inches Y c. 68 inches N d. 64 inches 4593: The COASTAL DRILLER, while drilling, has a total weight of 15,400 kips. The LCG is 120.00 feet AF0, and the TCG is -0.5 feet to port of the centerline. What is the port leg reaction?
N a. 5,063 kips N b. 5,104 kips Y c. 5,233 kips N d. 5,345 kips 4773: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). If the entire contents of bulk tanks #2 and #3 are back-loaded to an offshore supply vessel, what longitudinal moment would have to be created to level the unit in trim at the new draft?
N a. 25,846 ft-kips N b. 17,119 ft-kips N c. 8,727 ft-kips Y d. 1,788 ft-kips 5053: Which shape shown would be displayed by a mobile offshore drilling unit that is being towed more than 200 meters astern of a towing vessel? (DIAGRAM 16 )
N a. A Y b. B N c. C N d. D 5225: If the cause of a sudden severe list or trim is negative initial stability, counterflooding into empty tanks may __________.
N a. increase the righting moment N b. cause an increase in the righting arm N c. bring the unit to an upright equilibrium position Y d. cause the unit to flop to a greater angle 5285: The DEEP DRILLER, loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #1 (Transit), suffers minor damage which results in flooding in tank 1P. You may pump from __________.
N a. 2P N b. C1P Y c. 1P N d. 10S 5323: While the COASTAL DRILLER is in transit at a draft of 10 feet 6 inches, a severe storm is predicted within 12 hours. VM are 520,462 ft-kips, FSML are 26,000 ft-kips, and FSMT are 25,000 ft-kips. How much should the KG corrected for free surface effects be lowered to satisfy the maximum allowable KG criteria?
N a. 26.90 feet N b. 25.00 feet N c. 1.90 feet Y d. 0.00 feet 5756: Your drafts are: FWD 21'-03", AFT 21'-09". What is the KM based on the tables in the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book?
N a. 26.5 feet N b. 26.3 feet N c. 25.8 feet Y d. 25.5 feet 5757: What determines the minimum size of an anchor buoy?
N a. Environmental conditions Y b. Water depth N c. Regulatory bodies N d. Deck space on work boat 6604: Fusible-link fire dampers are operated by __________.
Y a. the heat of a fire melting the link N b. a break-glass and pull-cable system N c. electrical controls on the bridge N d. a mechanical arm outside the vent duct 6943: A written report of casualty to a MODU shall be made __________.
N a. within 12 hours of the casualty N b. to the Commandant of the Coast Guard Y c. on Form CG 2692 N d. only if the damage exceeds $1,500 8221: What is the purpose of a vent header?
N a. Prevents entry of water into vent systems N b. Prevents passage of flame into fuel tanks N c. Catches overflow Y d. Combines individual vent lines into a main 8303: On a MODU, if there is a probability of encountering H2S during the drilling of a well, air movers (bug blowers) should be installed to dilute concentration of H2S at the __________.
N a. pipe rack N b. crown block Y c. shale shaker N d. All of the above 8782: Control of fire should be addressed __________.
N a. immediately after restoring vital services Y b. immediately N c. following control of flooding N d. following establishment of fire boundaries 9113: After using a Halon extinguisher, it should be __________.
N a. put back in service if more than 50% of the charge remains N b. repainted N c. discarded Y d. recharged