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59: Where on your vessel shall the recharge for each self-contained breathing apparatus be carried?
N a. Emergency gear locker N b. Bridge or pilothouse area N c. Where they can be readily found Y d. The same location as the equipment it reactivates 118: A tourniquet should be used to control bleeding ONLY __________.
N a. with puncture wounds Y b. when all other means have failed N c. when the victim is unconscious N d. to prevent bleeding from minor wounds 170: In order to minimize the effects of a tender vessel, when carrying a cargo of lumber, you should __________.
N a. maximize your deck load N b. distribute lumber so that those stowing most compactly per unit of weight are in the upper holds Y c. place the heaviest woods in the lower holds N d. keep the vessel's frame spaces free from lumber 187: What represents poor sanitary procedures?
N a. Keep and use a separate filling hose for potable (drinking) water. Y b. Locate potable (drinking) water tanks as low as possible in the bilge. N c. Eliminate enclosed spaces in which trash, food particles, dirt may gather. N d. After washing dishes with soap and warm water, sterilize them in water of at least 170°F (76.7°C). 438: A crew member has suffered frostbite to the toes of both feet. You should __________.
Y a. immerse the feet in warm water N b. warm the feet with a heat lamp N c. warm the feet at room temperature N d. rub the feet 462: When the handle of an all-purpose nozzle is in the vertical position and without an applicator, the all-purpose nozzle will __________.
Y a. produce high-velocity fog N b. produce low-velocity fog N c. produce a straight stream N d. shut off the water 503: Your vessel has lifeboats on both sides. Lifeboat No. 2 is located __________.
N a. forward of lifeboat No. 4 on the starboard side Y b. forward of lifeboat No. 4 on the port side N c. aft of lifeboat No. 1 on the starboard side N d. All of the above 668: The midships house of your break bulk ship is constructed with an interior stair tower from the main deck to the bridge. Under what circumstances may the doors from each deck to the stair tower be kept open when underway?
N a. They are to be kept closed at all times. N b. They may be kept open if the ventilation or air conditioning system is shut down. Y c. They may be kept open if they can be automatically closed from the bridge. N d. They can be kept open if the Muster List ("Station Bill") has personnel designated to close them in case of fire. 717: If your radiotelephone fails while underway, __________.
N a. you must visually signal oncoming vessels N b. you must immediately tie up in the nearest port until the radiotelephone is repaired N c. you must anchor until the radiotelephone is repaired Y d. the loss of the radiotelephone must be considered in navigating the vessel 733: Lifeboat hatchets should be __________.
N a. kept in a locker Y b. secured at each end of the boat with a lanyard N c. kept next to the boat coxswain N d. kept in the emergency locker on the ship and brought to the lifeboat when needed 823: Traditionally, the signal for fire aboard ship is __________.
N a. more than 6 short blasts and 1 long blast on the whistle, and the same signal on the general alarm Y b. continuous sounding of the ship's whistle and the general alarm for at least 10 seconds N c. 1 short blast on the whistle N d. alternating short and long blasts on the ship's whistle 893: On a vessel of 12,000 tons displacement, a tank 60 feet long, 50 feet wide, and 20 feet deep is half filled with fresh water (SG 1.000) while the vessel is floating in saltwater (SG 1.026) What is the reduction in metacentric height due to free surface?
N a. 0.97 ft. N b. 1.01 ft. N c. 1.35 ft. Y d. 1.44 ft. 901: A squeeze-grip type carbon dioxide portable fire extinguisher has been partially discharged. It should be __________.
N a. replaced in its proper location if weight loss is no more than 15% N b. replaced in its proper location if weight loss is no more than 25% Y c. labeled empty and recharged as soon as possible N d. labeled empty and replaced in its proper location regardless of weight 927: The extinguishing agent most effective for combating wood fires is __________.
Y a. water N b. carbon dioxide N c. foam N d. dry chemical 1015: Which group should be used to send the signal Longitude 109°34'West?
N a. D0934 N b. LO10934W Y c. G10934 N d. L10934 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 1412: By regulation, cargo tank atmosphere must be inert before and during which operation?
N a. Stripping N b. Loading N c. Cleaning Y d. All of the above 1610: An "ABC" dry chemical fire extinguisher would be LEAST effective against a fire in __________.
Y a. a mattress N b. spilled liquids such as oil or paint N c. high voltage electrical gear N d. a trash can 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 1838: When a sail is reefed, the sail area is _______ .
Y a. reduced N b. increased N c. widened N d. unchanged 1969: A sailing vessel with the wind coming from 290° relative would be __________.
Y a. on a close reach on a port tack N b. close hauled on a starboard tack N c. on a broad reach on a port tack N d. on a beam reach on a starboard tack 2045: How often does a coast radio station that regularly broadcasts traffic lists transmit the list?
N a. As often as is deemed necessary to effect delivery Y b. No less often than every four hours N c. Only on an as-needed basis N d. Once per 24-hour period 2174: You are testing a tank that contained gasoline by using a combustible gas indicator. Under testing, the tank sample caused the needle to move rapidly to 100 on the dial then fall to zero. What is the concentration of flammable gas?
N a. Less than the flammable range N b. Within the flammable range Y c. Over the flammable range N d. The explosimeter is defective and giving a false reading. 2191: A fishing vessel that is required to have a fireman's outfit, must have all of the following in the outfit except a __________.
N a. flashlight Y b. combustible gas indicator N c. self-contained breathing apparatus N d. fire axe 2272: According to the Chemical Data Guide, what is NOT a characteristic of allyl chloride?
N a. It has a Reid vapor pressure of 10.3 (psig). N b. It is a clear to strawberry colored liquid. Y c. It has sour odor. N d. It is classified as a grade B poison. 2441: A set of clamps that are latched onto the drill pipe to allow the driller to raise or lower the drill string out of or into the hole are the __________.
N a. lifts N b. collars Y c. elevators N d. clamps 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. 2782: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 24'-06", AFT 25'-04"; and the KG is 22.2 feet. Use the selected stability curves in the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the righting arm at 20° inclination.
N a. 0.5 foot N b. 0.8 foot Y c. 1.4 feet N d. 2.2 feet 2981: The center of gravity of a freely swinging load suspended from a pedestal crane acts as if it were located at the __________.
Y a. counterweight N b. pedestal N c. longitudinal centerline N d. point of suspension 2985: For a MODU with list, a decrease in GMT will cause the angle of inclination to __________.
N a. stabilize at an angle of loll N b. decrease Y c. increase N d. remain constant 3056: The service use of pyrotechnic distress signals measured from the date of manufacture shall be limited to a period of __________.
N a. 24 months N b. 36 months Y c. 42 months N d. 60 months 3154: How many escape routes must normally exist from all general areas accessible to the passengers or where the crew may be quartered or normally employed? (small passenger vessel regulations)
Y a. Two N b. Three N c. Four N d. Five 3353: An inflatable liferaft can be launched by __________.
N a. the float free method only N b. kicking the hydrostatic release Y c. throwing the entire container overboard, then pulling on the operating cord to inflate the raft N d. removing the securing straps 3509: The maximum draft of the SS AMERICAN MARINER cannot exceed 30'-01" in order to cross a bar. The present drafts are: FWD 29'-04", AFT 30'-06". Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the minimum amount of sea water to ballast the forepeak to achieve this condition.
N a. 97 tons Y b. 100 tons N c. 103 tons N d. 106 tons 3586: A person has fallen overboard and is being picked up with a rescue boat. If the person appears in danger of drowning, the rescue boat should be maneuvered to make____________________.
N a. an approach from leeward N b. an approach from windward Y c. the most direct approach N d. an approach across the wind 3859: When can a work vest be substituted for a lifejacket in the total count of the required lifesaving gear?
N a. When it is approved by the Coast Guard N b. When working near or over the water N c. When stowed away from the ring buoys Y d. A work vest may never be counted as a lifejacket. 3860: Lifejackets should be stowed in __________.
N a. the forepeaks N b. the pumproom Y c. readily accessible spaces N d. locked watertight containers 3945: Aboard the DEEP DRILLER, the bilge pumps take suction from the pump rooms, cofferdam, void area, access trunk, and __________.
Y a. center column chain lockers N b. backup drill water tank N c. primary salt-water service tank N d. forward and after column chain lockers 3946: Fusible-link fire dampers are operated by __________.
N a. a mechanical arm outside the vent duct Y b. the heat of a fire melting the link N c. electrical controls on the bridge N d. a break-glass and pull-cable system 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 4052: The test of a towing vessel's steering gear control system includes each item EXCEPT ___________ .
N a. a test from the alternative power supply, if installed Y b. timing the movement of the rudder from hard over to hard over N c. verification that the rudder angle indicator shows the actual position of the rudder(s) N d. visual inspection of the steering linkage 4052: The test of a towing vessel's steering gear control system includes each item EXCEPT ___________ .
N a. a test from the alternative power supply, if installed Y b. timing the movement of the rudder from hard over to hard over N c. verification that the rudder angle indicator shows the actual position of the rudder(s) N d. visual inspection of the steering linkage 5307: The COASTAL DRILLER, in ocean transit at a draft of 10 feet 6 inches with winds greater than 70 knots, has a KGT of 38.7 feet and a KGL of 38.2 feet. The margin on the maximum allowable KG is __________.
N a. 26.8 feet N b. 26.3 feet N c. 1.8 feet Y d. 1.3 feet 5471: What is an advantage of the 6x37 class of wire rope over the 6x19 class of wire rope of the same diameter?
Y a. Flexibility N b. Resistance to corrosion N c. Resistance to elongation N d. Lower weight per foot 5551: Anchor shackles should have a breaking strength that is __________.
Y a. equal to the chains they are connecting N b. 25% more than the chains they are connecting N c. 50% more than the chains they are connecting N d. 100% more than the chains they are connecting 5587: What is the primary disadvantage of a permanent chain chaser system?
N a. It requires anchor handling boats with more horsepower. N b. Chain chasers work in shallow water only. Y c. Chain chasers will not work with piggyback anchors. N d. It takes longer to deploy anchors using chain chasers. 5648: The hydrostatic release on the inflatable liferafts on a fishing vessel must be __________.
N a. replaced annually N b. tested monthly Y c. serviced annually N d. overhauled quarterly 5683: You should consider placing the drilling operations of the DEEP DRILLER in standby when __________.
Y a. sustained winds exceed 50 knots N b. winds exceed 70 knots N c. critical motion limits have been exceeded N d. waves are greater than 64 feet 6075: On offshore drilling units fitted with CO2 systems, each space that contains a cylinder must be vented and designed to keep temperature in the space at not more than __________.
Y a. 130°F N b. 150°F N c. 180°F N d. 200°F 6445: What is the function of wearing rings found on some centrifugal pumps?
N a. Absorb erosion of high velocity discharge stream N b. Seal pump shaft against entry of air Y c. Isolate the outlet side from the inlet side N d. Dampen the turbulent discharge flow 6797: Where must you record the date of each emergency training drill conducted on a MODU?
Y a. In the logbook N b. In the Operations Manual N c. On the Certificate of Inspection N d. On the muster list 6827: What must be entered in the unofficial logbook by the Master or person in charge of a mobile offshore drilling unit after conducting a fire drill?
Y a. The condition of all fire fighting equipment, watertight door mechanisms, and valves used during each drill N b. The location of the unit at the time each drill is conducted N c. The name of each crew member who participated in the drill and their responsibilities N d. All of the above 6931: A report of casualty to a mobile offshore drilling unit must include __________.
N a. the estimated cost of damage to the unit N b. an evaluation of who was at fault N c. the amount of ballast on board Y d. the name of the owner or agent of the unit 7683: Increasing free surfaces has the effect of raising the __________.
N a. uncorrected KG Y b. virtual height of the center of gravity N c. metacenter N d. metacentric height 8421: If an engine shuts down due to high jacket water temperature, what action should be taken?
N a. Open crankcase explosion covers Y b. Allow engine to cool gradually N c. Slowly add cool water to the expansion tank N d. Back flush the cooling water system 8877: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Transit). Severe motion makes it necessary to ballast down to survival draft. It is decided to check stability at the intermediate draft of 32 feet. If the added ballast has an average VCG of 9.03 feet, and the sum of free surface moments is 56,244 foot-tons, what is the new GML?
N a. 6.23 feet N b. 5.11 feet N c. 4.86 feet Y d. 4.06 feet 9325: Good housekeeping on a vessel prevents fires by __________.
N a. allowing better access in an emergency Y b. eliminating potential fuel sources N c. eliminating trip hazards N d. improving personnel qualifications 9397: CATEGORY I EPIRB's transmit on frequencies that are monitored by __________.
Y a. orbiting satellites in space N b. commercial radio stations N c. private, commercial, and military aircraft N d. Both A & C 9505: With no environmental forces acting on the vessel, the center of gravity of an inclined vessel is vertically aligned with the __________.
N a. longitudinal centerline N b. center of flotation N c. original vertical centerline Y d. metacenter