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55: Most minor spills of oil products are caused by __________.
N a. equipment failure Y b. human error N c. major casualties N d. unforeseeable circumstances 58: Changing rescuers while carrying out artificial respiration should be done __________.
Y a. without losing the rhythm of respiration N b. only with the help of two other people N c. by not stopping the respiration for more than 5 minutes N d. at ten-minute intervals 223: The steering oar in a lifeboat is __________.
N a. shorter than the others N b. used for the stroke oar N c. used by the forward man in the boat to direct the bow Y d. longer than the others and should be lashed to the stern 325: For the purposes of cargo oil containment, the fixed container under the manifold of an eight-inch loading line must hold a minimum of __________.
Y a. three barrels N b. four barrels N c. six barrels N d. eight barrels 336: Carbon dioxide cylinders which protect machinery spaces, paint lockers and tanks may be located within those spaces when the amount of carbon dioxide does not exceed __________.
N a. 150 lbs Y b. 300 lbs N c. 450 lbs N d. 600 lbs 652: How does foam extinguish an oil fire?
N a. By cooling the oil below the ignition temperature N b. By removing the fuel source from the fire Y c. By excluding the oxygen from the fire N d. By increasing the weight of the oil 1040: General requirements for a vessel's radiotelephone station log are that __________.
N a. logs must be kept in an orderly manner N b. erasures are not allowed N c. it must identify the vessel's name and official number Y d. All of the above 1047: The main advantage of a steady stream of water on a class "A" fire is that it __________.
Y a. breaks up and cools the fire N b. protects the firefighting crew N c. removes the oxygen N d. washes the fire away 1051: The fresh air intake of the inert gas system _____,
N a. prevents the flue gas from falling below an oxygen content of 3% Y b. allows the inert gas piping to be used for gas freeing the tanks N c. opens when there is excessive vacuum on the deck water seal N d. enables outside air to mix with and to cool the hot flue gasses 1509: You are using an oxygen indicator. How long should you wait after the sample is drawn into the instrument before reading the meter?
N a. No wait is necessary, the reading occurs immediately. N b. At least 5 seconds Y c. At least 10 seconds N d. At least 20 seconds 1632: When joining the female coupling of the fire hose to the male outlet of the hydrant, you should make sure that the __________.
N a. threads are lubricated N b. nozzle is attached to the hose Y c. female coupling has a gasket N d. hose is led out 1713: Line throwing equipment should NOT be operated __________.
N a. during a rain storm Y b. in an explosive atmosphere N c. near a liferaft canister N d. by other than licensed officers 1746: An on-board monitoring system, using level sensors permanently installed in each vessel compartment, will have a high level alarm set at not more than __________.
N a. 90% of compartment capacity Y b. 95% of compartment capacity N c. 97% of compartment capacity N d. 99% of compartment capacity 1804: Your vessel displaces 869 tons and measures 136'L x33'B. You ship a large wave on the after deck which measures 52'Lx 33'B. The weight of the water is estimated at 52.8 tons. What is the reduction in GM due to free surface before the water drains overboard?
Y a. 4.83 feet N b. 5.12 feet N c. 5.46 feet N d. 5.85 feet 1831: A slow and easy motion of a vessel in a seaway is an indication of a __________.
Y a. small GM N b. low center of gravity N c. stiff vessel N d. large GZ 1855: An offshore drilling unit is required to carry on board an operations manual approved by the __________.
Y a. Coast Guard N b. National Cargo Bureau N c. Minerals Management Service N d. builder 1975: On a commercial fishing vessel, a wearable personal flotation device must be marked with the name of the __________.
N a. vessel N b. assigned individual N c. owner of the device Y d. Any of the above 2043: How does a coast radio station communicating by HF radio normally identify itself?
N a. By its subscriber number Y b. By its call sign N c. By its MMSI N d. By its MID 2139: Use the material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book. If the KG is 24.0 feet, and the drafts are: FWD 28'-01", AFT 28'-06"; at what angle will the vessel lose positive stability?
N a. 64° Y b. 71° N c. 77° N d. 82° 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. 2419: Where should the GMDSS radio log be kept on board ship?
N a. In the Captain's office N b. In the sea cabin Y c. At the GMDSS operating position N d. Anywhere on board the vessel 2419: Where should the GMDSS radio log be kept on board ship?
N a. In the Captain's office N b. In the sea cabin Y c. At the GMDSS operating position N d. Anywhere on board the vessel 2428: What is the flash point of iso - Hexane?
Y a. -10°Fahrenheit N b. 20°Centigrade N c. 68°Fahrenheit N d. 152°Centigrade 2577: The radiotelephone safety signal is __________.
Y a. "Securite" repeated 3 times N b. "Safety" repeated 3 times N c. "Pan Pan" repeated 3 times N d. "Securite Securite" repeated 3 times 2679: The primary hazard of liquefied petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas is __________.
N a. pressure N b. toxicity N c. temperature Y d. flammability 2680: You are loading benzyl chloride and a small quantity spills on deck. According to the Chemical Data Guide, which of the following may be used as a substitute for water for the cleanup procedure?
N a. Alcohol N b. Sodium bisulfite Y c. Sodium carbonate N d. Soda ash solution 2865: Which statement about the free surface correction is TRUE?
N a. It is added to GM at light drafts and subtracted at deep drafts. N b. It is increased if the slack tank is not on the centerline. N c. It is decreased if the slack tank is below the KG of the vessel. Y d. The correction decreases as the draft increases 2896: Your vessel is certificated to carry 50 persons. You are required to have __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. 50 adult life jackets N b. 40 adult life jackets and 10 child life jackets Y c. 50 adult life jackets and 5 child life jackets N d. 50 adult life jackets and 2 child life jackets 3082: On vessels subject to the provisions of 46 CFR Subchapter T, life jackets shall be __________.
N a. kept locked up at all times when underway Y b. stored in convenient places throughout the accommodation spaces N c. inaccessible to passengers N d. on the topmost deck of the vessel at all times 3260: A length of fire hose shall be __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
Y a. attached to each fire hydrant at all times N b. equipped with a rotary sprinkler head N c. marked with the lot number and wholesale price N d. not more than 10 feet in length 3407: The most important thing to remember when launching an inflatable liferaft by hand is to __________.
N a. open the CO2 inflation valve N b. open the raft container Y c. ensure that the operating cord is secured to the vessel N d. inflate the raft on the vessel, then lower it over the side 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 3508: Except in rare cases, it is impossible to extinguish a shipboard fire by __________.
N a. interrupting the chain reaction N b. removing the heat N c. removing the oxygen Y d. removing the fuel 3590: The patrolman, while on duty on a passenger vessel, must have in his possession a(n) __________.
N a. nightstick Y b. flashlight N c. passenger list showing assigned berths N d. A-I fire extinguisher 3594: After having activated the emergency position indicating radio beacon, you should __________.
N a. turn it off for 5 minutes every half-hour N b. turn it off and on at 5 minute intervals N c. turn it off during daylight hours Y d. leave it on continuously 3744: Which should NOT be a treatment for a person who has received a head injury and is groggy or unconscious?
Y a. Give a stimulant. N b. Elevate his head. N c. Stop severe bleeding. N d. Treat for shock. 3820: Once the daily ration of drinking water in a survival situation has been established, the drinking routine should include __________.
N a. small sips at regular intervals during the day N b. a complete daily ration at one time during the day Y c. one-third the daily ration three times during the day N d. small sips only after sunset 4079: Your cargo vessel's Certification of Inspection expires 30 April 2002. One of your inflatable liferafts was last serviced in January 2002. The raft must be reinspected no later than __________.
Y a. January 2003 N b. June 2003 N c. April 2004 N d. January 2007 4143: While loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), all of the liquid mud is dumped. What would be the new draft?
Y a. 56.69 feet N b. 58.14 feet N c. 59.14 feet N d. 63.31 feet 4223: On the COASTAL DRILLER, the maximum aft extension of the cantilever places the rotary __________.
N a. 68.33 feet aft of the transom Y b. 40.00 feet aft of the transom N c. 38.33 feet aft of the transom N d. 28.33 feet aft of the transom 4224: 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 eleven days, and you will enter the winter zone after a total of fourteen days. You will consume 36 tons of fuel, water, and stores per day. The hydrometer reading at the loading pier is 1.025, and the average TPI is 51. What is the minimum freeboard required at the start of the voyage? (Get Table Data)
N a. 75.0 inches N b. 76.0 inches N c. 79.5 inches Y d. 81.0 inches 5133: In illustration D041DG, the symbol for the reference from which the height of the center of gravity is measured is __________.
N a. 5 N b. 4 N c. 3 Y d. 2 5273: The DEEP DRILLER, loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #5 (Survival), suffers major damage which results in flooding in tank C3S. Your best countermeasure is to __________.
N a. pump from 10S N b. counterflood in 1P Y c. pump from 8S N d. pump from C3S 5413: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #2 (Preload). What would be the TCG if the preload is dumped and the cantilever and drill floor are skidded aft, placing the rotary 34 feet aft of the transom, and the drill floor is skidded 8 feet to port?
N a. -0.52 foot Y b. -0.33 foot N c. -0.17 foot N d. 0.52 foot 5504: While signaling by flashing light you make an error. You should send __________.
N a. RPT, then repeat the entire signal N b. EEE, then send the word correctly Y c. the erase signal then continue the message with the last correctly spelled word N d. the correction signal and re-spell the word 5586: Your drafts are: FWD 17'-09", AFT 21'-01". Use the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the location of the center of flotation relative to amidships.
N a. 5.1 feet forward Y b. 4.7 feet forward N c. 2.6 feet aft N d. 0.8 foot forward 5743: The safest device used to secure the end of the pendant wire when it is initially passed to the anchor handling vessel is a __________.
N a. pelican hook Y b. hydraulic deck stopper N c. connecting link N d. shackle 5845: Yawing can be described as __________.
N a. jumping on the tow line as the rig pitches N b. jumping on the tow line as the rig slams into waves Y c. veering from side to side on the end of the tow line N d. corkscrew motion due to wave action 6091: Due to the hazards involved with Halon extinguishers on a MODU, the size II extinguisher may only be used __________.
Y a. outside N b. on class C fires N c. in an emergency N d. on class B fires 6661: On a self-elevating drilling unit, draft marks must be located __________.
Y a. near each corner of the hull N b. at frame O, port and starboard N c. at bow and stern on the centerline N d. on each leg 7062: You are aboard a liferaft in a storm. What should you do with your Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon?
Y a. Bring it inside the liferaft and leave it on. N b. Bring it inside the liferaft and turn it off until the storm passes. N c. Leave it outside the liferaft and leave it on. N d. Leave it outside the liferaft but turn it off. 7648: Buoyant apparatus are required to be fitted or equipped with all of the following equipment EXCEPT __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. life lines Y b. paddles N c. water lights N d. painters 8151: Laying down drill pipe from the derrick of a semisubmersible on location reduces the __________.
Y a. natural roll period N b. metacentric height N c. waterplane area N d. righting moment 8163: The ship's drawings for use when the DEEP DRILLER is damaged are available in the __________.
N a. wheelhouse under glass N b. toolpusher's quarters N c. OIM's office Y d. ballast control room 8387: On a MODU, the possibility of a blowout makes which type of diesel engine shutdown desirable?
N a. Overspeed trip Y b. Air inlet shut-off valve N c. Water injector N d. Fuel cutoff valve 8555: The discharge side of every fire pump must be equipped with a __________.
N a. gate valve Y b. pressure gauge N c. check valve N d. strainer 8723: The DEEP DRILLER, at 60.0 feet draft in sea water, has VM = 974,441 foot-long tons, LM = 40,301 foot-long tons, TM = 3 foot-long tons, FSML = 30,572 foot-long tons, and FSMT = 18,732 foot-long tons, and FSMT = 18,732 foot-long tons. What is the LCG?
N a. 0.00 feet N b. 1.69 feet Y c. 2.22 feet N d. 3.91 feet 8753: The maximum weight for the COASTAL DRILLER in severe storm conditions is __________.
Y a. 14,158 kips N b. 14,400 kips N c. 15,158 kips N d. 17,280 kips 8925: A vessel behaves as if all of its weight is acting downward through the center of gravity, and all its support is acting upward through the __________.
N a. keel Y b. center of buoyancy N c. tipping center N d. amidships section 9671: When fighting a large fire on your vessel and attacking it from ABOVE the space on fire, it is important to __________.
Y a. rotate personnel, due to heat stress N b. station personnel on the hot deck immediately above the fire N c. stay low by crouching or kneeling on deck N d. All of the above