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31: All of the following are part of the fire triangle EXCEPT __________.
Y a. electricity N b. fuel N c. oxygen N d. heat 150: A vessel would be referred to as "tender" when the weight of the cargo is __________.
N a. evenly distributed vertically and the double bottoms are full N b. concentrated low and the double bottoms are empty N c. concentrated low and the double bottoms are full Y d. concentrated high and the double bottoms are empty 174: If you sent out a signal on 12 March 1980, the date would be indicated by __________.
Y a. D120380 N b. D801203 N c. D031280 N d. D800312 185: Which substance is NOT considered to be "Oil" under the pollution prevention regulations?
N a. Petroleum and fuel oil N b. Sludge Y c. Oil mixed with dredge spoil N d. Oil refuse and oil mixed with wastes 285: The use of sinking and dispersing chemical agents for removal of surface oil is __________.
N a. the most common method used in the United States N b. too expensive for common use N c. generally safe to sea life Y d. authorized only with prior approval of the Federal On-Scene Coordinator 286: On cargo vessels, the discharge of the required quantity of carbon dioxide into any "tight" space shall be completed within __________.
N a. 1 minute Y b. 2 minutes N c. 4 minutes N d. 6 minutes 327: The maneuvering information required to be posted in the wheelhouse must be based on certain conditions. Which of the following is NOT one of these conditions?
N a. The hull must be clean. N b. There must be calm weather-wind 10 knots or less and a calm sea. N c. There must be no current. Y d. The depth of the water must be at least one and one-half times the draft. 412: To get low-velocity fog from an all-purpose nozzle, you would __________.
N a. attach the bronze nozzle tip to the fog outlet of the nozzle Y b. attach an applicator to the nozzle in place of the bronze nozzle tip N c. attach an applicator to the solid stream outlet on the nozzle N d. simply move the handle to the vertical position on the nozzle 439: Fixed CO2 systems would not be used on crew's quarters or __________.
N a. the paint locker Y b. spaces open to the atmosphere N c. cargo holds N d. the engine room 446: The number of fire axes required to be carried on a cargo vessel of 14,000 GT and on an international voyage is __________.
N a. 4 N b. 6 Y c. 8 N d. 12 474: You are making ship-to-shore telephone calls on VHF. You should use the __________.
Y a. VHF-FM service N b. coastal harbor service N c. high seas service N d. emergency broadcast service 828: A fire in a pile of dunnage would be classified as class __________.
Y a. A N b. B N c. C N d. D 854: If an ill crew member is beginning to show signs of improvement, what code should your message contain?
N a. MVP N b. MPH Y c. MPF N d. MSO 988: Which portable fire extinguisher should be used on a class C fire on board a vessel?
Y a. Carbon dioxide N b. Water (stored pressure) N c. Foam N d. Carbon tetrachloride 1028: Symptoms of heat stroke are __________.
N a. cold and moist skin, high body temperature N b. cold and dry skin, low body temperature N c. hot and moist skin, high body temperature Y d. hot and dry skin, high body temperature 1094: A small craft advisory forecasts winds of up to what speed?
N a. 16 kts. N b. 24 kts. Y c. 33 kts. N d. 48 kts. 1155: When picking up a lifeboat at sea with way on the ship, the sea painter should be secured __________.
Y a. well forward in the lifeboat N b. about amidships in the lifeboat N c. well aft in the lifeboat N d. only after the falls have been attached 1199: To prevent damage by and to storage batteries aboard small passenger vessels they should be located __________.
N a. in trays constructed of material that is resistant to the electrolyte N b. so as to prevent movement when the vessel pitches and rolls N c. in a well ventilated area Y d. All of the above 1236: Inflatable liferafts are provided with __________.
N a. a portable radio N b. an oil lantern N c. canned milk Y d. a towing connection 1313: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to load the cargo listed. There is already 3224 tons of cargo on board with a KG of 29.8 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-0035
N a. KG 27.2 feet N b. KG 27.8 feet N c. KG 28.4 feet Y d. KG 29.0 feet 1324: A hydrostatic release mechanism for a liferaft __________.
N a. must be wet before it will release N b. should be kept in a watertight cover except in an emergency N c. will inflate the raft in its cradle if operated manually Y d. must be submerged to a certain depth to release automatically 1502: A portable foam (stored-pressure type) fire extinguisher would be most useful in combating a fire in __________.
N a. generators Y b. oil drums N c. the bridge controls N d. combustible metals 1518: You are approaching another vessel and see that she has the signal flag "J" hoisted. What should you do?
Y a. Keep well clear of the vessel because she is on fire and has dangerous cargo on board or she is leaking dangerous cargo. N b. Attempt to call the vessel on VHF radiotelephone because she is requesting to communicate. N c. Approach the vessel with caution because she is dragging her anchor. N d. Proceed on present course and speed since the vessel is requesting a tug. 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 2006: You have 400 tons of below deck tonnage and 100 tons of above deck cargo on board. You must load 160 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. 85 tons Y b. 135 tons N c. 195 tons N d. 245 tons 2006: You have 400 tons of below deck tonnage and 100 tons of above deck cargo on board. You must load 160 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. 85 tons Y b. 135 tons N c. 195 tons N d. 245 tons 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 2083: On offshore drilling units each inflatable liferaft that is not intended for davit launching must be stowed so as to float free or be __________.
Y a. equipped with a hydrostatic release N b. stowed in approved racks N c. located above the main deck area N d. replaced every 12 months 2215: If help has not arrived in 10-12 hours after you abandon a MODU in a survival craft, you should __________.
N a. go in one direction until the fuel runs out N b. plot a course for the nearest land N c. take a vote on which direction you should go Y d. shut down the engine(s) and set the sea anchor 2277: What periodic inspection is required in order to remain in compliance with the regulations regarding GMDSS ship radio station inspections?
N a. U.S. Coast Guard annual inspection Y b. An inspection at least once every 12 months by the FCC or a holder of a GMDSS Maintainers license N c. FCC inspection every five years N d. Periodic inspections not required if on board maintainers perform routine preventive maintenance 2317: 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-0057
Y a. 7.7 feet N b. 9.1 feet N c. 9.9 feet N d. 10.6 feet 2333: You are sailing into a harbor with the intention of picking up your mooring. There is no current. Which statement(s) is(are) TRUE?
Y a. On a ketch, you will most likely strike the jib before making your final approach. N b. On a yawl, the last sail you will strike after you have picked up the mooring will normally be the mainsail. N c. On a sloop, if your initial approach is to be downwind you could slow your approach by striking the jib and letting your main sheet out as far as it will go. N d. All of the above are correct. 2373: An uncontrolled flow of gas, oil, or other well fluids into the atmosphere is called a __________.
N a. flow N b. breakout N c. kick Y d. blowout 2576: When the GMDSS Radio Operator on watch hears "SECURITE" spoken three times he can expect to receive a message concerning __________.
Y a. the safety of navigation or important meteorological warnings N b. the safety of a vessel or a person is in jeopardy N c. a vessel in need of immediate assistance N d. a coast station traffic list 2717: Horizontal subdivision decks forming watertight compartments in the columns of a semisubmersible MODU increase the unit's __________.
N a. tank capacities Y b. stability in the event of damage N c. towing speed N d. anchor holding ratio 2983: The height of the metacenter above the keel will vary depending on the __________.
Y a. draft and beam of the drilling unit N b. displacement and deadweight of the drilling unit N c. buoyancy and trim of the drilling unit N d. tonnage and deadweight of the drilling unit 3085: The vertical distance between G and M of a MODU is used as a measure of __________.
N a. stability at all angles of inclination Y b. initial stability N c. stability at angles less than the limit of positive stability N d. stability at angles less than the downflooding angle 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. 3165: The wooden plug inserted in the vent of a damaged tank of a MODU should be removed in case it is decided to __________.
Y a. pump from the damaged tank N b. fight a fire N c. abandon the rig N d. use the crossover system 3176: The tops of vents from gasoline tanks should terminate __________.
Y a. in open air N b. inside cabins N c. in machinery space N d. underwater 3398: Before starting any diesel or gasoline engine, which of the following must be checked?
Y a. Oil level N b. Flow of cooling water N c. Exhaust discharge N d. All of the above 3415: A vessel has a strong wind on the port beam. This has the same affect on stability as __________.
Y a. weight that is off-center to starboard N b. increasing the draft N c. reducing the freeboard N d. increasing the trim 3463: Which of the following statements relating to AMVER (Automated Mutual-assistance Vessel Rescue) is TRUE?
N a. An AMVER participant is under greater obligation to render assistance to a vessel in distress than a non-participant. N b. An AMVER participant is not relieved of the obligation to give 24 hour advance notice to the U.S. Coast Guard before entering a U.S. port from offshore. N c. The AMVER system does not reduce the time lost for vessels responding to calls for assistance. Y d. There is no cost to the ship or owner for messages sent within the AMVER system. 3603: While anchored in 600 feet water depth, 3,150 feet of chain is deployed for line #8. Tension on that line is 220 kips. According to the DEEP DRILLER Operating manual, how much of that chain lies along the bottom?
N a. 994 feet Y b. 1,422 feet N c. 1,728 feet N d. 2,550 feet 3840: The painter of the inflatable liferaft has a length of __________.
N a. 25 feet Y b. 100 feet N c. 200 feet N d. 400 feet 3866: Each distress signal and self-activated smoke signal must be replaced not later than the marked date of expiration, or not more than how many months from the date of manufacture?
N a. 48 months Y b. 42 months N c. 36 months N d. 30 months 3909: Which statement is TRUE concerning the testing of the line-throwing appliance?
N a. It shall be fired at least once in every three months. Y b. A drill in its use shall be held once in every 3 months. N c. Drills shall be held quarterly and it shall be fired annually. N d. No drills are required. 4114: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid loading shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the LCG-FP of the liquid load. ST-0155
N a. 229.8 ft Y b. 236.7 ft N c. 244.6 ft N d. 251.5 ft 4270: Which statement about immersion suits is TRUE?
N a. The primary color of the suit's exterior may be red, orange or yellow. Y b. The suit must, without assistance, turn an unconscious person's mouth clear of the water within 5 seconds. N c. The suit is flameproof and provides protection to a wearer swimming in burning oil. N d. The suit may be stored in a machinery space where the ambient temperature is 160°F. 4555: The COASTAL DRILLER at a draft of 10.5 feet, transfers a portion of the on board liquids from full drill water tank #23 to empty drill water tank #24. What is the change in the free surface correction?
N a. 0.69 foot Y b. 0.44 foot N c. 0.34 foot N d. 0.22 foot 4687: What is the decrease in vertical moments for the Coastal Driller if 2.5 feet of drill water is discharged from a full drill water tank #23?
N a. 3,464 ft-kips N b. 2,982 ft-kips Y c. 482 ft-kips N d. 161 ft-kips 5095: Who has the ultimate responsibility for the safety of a mobile offshore drilling unit while it is being towed to a new location?
Y a. The rig mover N b. The Pilot N c. The marine surveyor N d. The Offshore Installation Manager 5897: The type of shackle used in making up tow lines to a MODU should be __________.
N a. screw pin N b. chain N c. anchor Y d. safety 6767: A life preserver or buoyant work vest is required to be worn on a MODU when a person is __________.
N a. working on the rig floor Y b. working over water N c. working on the pipe racks N d. operating line throwing equipment 8855: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Transit). If weather conditions make it necessary to ballast down to survival, how much ballast would be required?
N a. 3,998.3 long tons Y b. 4,086.5 long tons N c. 4,188.0 long tons N d. 5,087.0 long tons 8871: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Transit). Weather conditions make it necessary to ballast down to survival draft. It is decided to check the stability at the intermediate draft of 32 feet. If the added ballast has an average VCG of 9.03 feet, what is the new KG?
N a. 54.76 feet N b. 55.76 feet Y c. 57.22 feet N d. 57.76 feet 8973: For a floating vessel, the result of subtracting KG from KM is the __________.
N a. height of the metacenter N b. height of the righting arm N c. height of the center of buoyancy Y d. metacentric height 9285: A floating jack-up with displacement of 16,200 kips has its LCG 110.37 feet aft of frame zero (AF0). If 200 short tons are discharged from 120 feet AF0 and 400 short tons are discharged from 150 feet AF0, what is the new LCG?
Y a. 108.0 feet N b. 109.2 feet N c. 110.4 feet N d. 115.8 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 9704: Which of the following statements is/are TRUE in regard to Ro-Ro vessels' spaces which are "specially suitable for vehicles"?
N a. The spaces shall be fitted with an approved fire or smoke detecting system. N b. The spaces shall be fitted with an approved fixed fire extinguishing system. N c. The Commandant may permit the installation of an approved water sprinkler extinguishing system. Y d. All of the above