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69: Fire hose couplings __________.
Y a. are made of bronze, brass, or soft alloy metals N b. should be painted red in order to identify hose lengths N c. are specially hardened to prevent crushing N d. should be greased frequently 135: Which statement concerning an accidental oil spill in the navigable waters of the U.S. is FALSE?
N a. The person in charge must report the spill to the Coast Guard. N b. Failure to report the spill may result in a fine. N c. The company can be fined for the spill. Y d. The Corps of Engineers is responsible for the clean up of the spill. 329: Which statement about the free surface effect is TRUE?
Y a. It has the same affect on initial stability whether the tank is 75% full or 25% full. N b. The free surface effect usually increases at angles of heel above 25°. N c. The effect increases if the tank is off the centerline. N d. The effect can be reduced by shifting weights vertically. 392: What should be used to remove corrosion from the swivel on the female coupling of a fire hose?
N a. Bearing grease and a wire brush N b. Talc and fine sandpaper N c. Fish oil and a soft brush Y d. Fresh water, soap, and a stiff brush 452: When the handle of an all-purpose nozzle is in the forward position, the nozzle will __________.
N a. produce high-velocity fog N b. produce low-velocity fog N c. produce a straight stream Y d. shut off the water 488: A rescuer can most easily determine whether or not an adult victim has a pulse by checking the pulse at the __________.
Y a. carotid artery in the neck N b. femoral artery in the groin N c. brachial artery in the arm N d. radial artery in the wrist 822: When electrical equipment is involved in a fire, the stream of dry chemicals should be __________.
Y a. aimed at the source of the flames N b. fogged above the equipment N c. shot off a flat surface onto the flames N d. used to shield against electrical shock 844: If a crew member that was ill has died, which code should your message contain?
N a. MPO Y b. MPR N c. MPK N d. MPJ 1024: The firing of a red star signal may mean __________.
N a. "This is the best place to land" N b. "You are seen - assistance will be given as soon as possible" N c. "Tail block is made fast" Y d. "Slack away" 1060: The SS AMERICAN MARINER will sail with the load shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts. ST-0024
N a. FWD 26'-06", AFT 28'-10" N b. FWD 26'-10", AFT 28'-05" Y c. FWD 27'-00", AFT 28'-03" N d. FWD 27'-03", AFT 28'-00" 1088: The flash point of a liquid means the temperature __________.
Y a. at which a liquid will give off flammable vapors N b. at which a liquid will burn steadily N c. at which a liquid will explode N d. that a liquid must reach before it will flow readily 1171: 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-0029
N a. 2.62 feet N b. 2.82 feet Y c. 2.97 feet N d. 3.15 feet 1183: The engine in a covered lifeboat is fueled with __________.
N a. leaded gasoline N b. unleaded gasoline Y c. diesel oil N d. liquefied gas 1239: With the air supply on, the air pressure in an enclosed lifeboat will be __________.
N a. changing in relation to the speed of the craft N b. less than outside air pressure Y c. greater than outside air pressure N d. equal to outside air pressure 1240: On open lifeboats, the purpose of the wire stretched between the davit heads is to __________.
N a. keep the movement of the davits at the same speed N b. keep the davits from slipping when they are in the stowed position N c. prevent vibration during lowering of the boat Y d. support the manropes 1379: Which statement about inert gas pressures in a cargo tank is TRUE?
N a. The pressures of the inert gas in the tank may create excessive pressure at the pump while discharging. Y b. Gas pressures should be maintained at the highest permissible level throughout the discharging process. N c. High gas pressures may cause pyrophoric oxidation in the tank. N d. High gas pressures may cause loss of suction when stripping. 1387: In painting a lifeboat following its overhaul, which parts must be painted bright red?
N a. the top 2-1/2 inches of each side Y b. the releasing gear lever N c. the fuel tanks N d. the thwarts 1717: An inert gas system on a tanker should be used to __________.
N a. prevent the generation of flammable or combustible gas in tanks N b. blow out cargo lines to prevent the build up of gas concentrations Y c. dilute tank atmospheres to keep gas concentrations below the lower explosive limit N d. prevent fires in the pumproom by continually displacing flammable vapors 1731: Coast Guard Regulations permit which of the following systems to be used for fire prevention and the simultaneous inerting of cargo tanks on tank vessels?
Y a. An inert gas system N b. The deck foam system N c. The fire main system N d. A fixed water spray system 1816: INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND Except where specifically required by the rules, a sailing vessel is NOT required to keep out of the way of a __________.
N a. vessel engaged in fishing N b. vessel anchored Y c. power-driven pilot vessel on station N d. vessel setting a channel buoy 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. 1957: The first AMVER position report must be sent within how many hours of departure?
N a. 12 Y b. 24 N c. 36 N d. 48 1997: Vessels to which Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 applies may discharge garbage containing plastics __________.
N a. 5 nautical miles from nearest land N b. 12 nautical miles from nearest land N c. 25 nautical miles from nearest land Y d. None of the above 2194: Your vessel is damaged with no list, but down by the stern. There is progressive flooding and trim by the stern is increasing. What is the effect on transverse stability after the deck edge at the stern is submerged?
N a. KB increases, increasing BM and therefore GM N b. KG increases due to the weight of the added water on deck Y c. BM decreases from loss of water plane and greater volume. N d. There is no effect on transverse stability. 2306: Which flash point would indicate a grade D combustible liquid?
N a. 40°F Y b. 95°F N c. 79°F N d. 155°F 2365: The space around a pipe in a wellbore, the outer wall of which may be the wall of either the borehole or the casing, is the __________.
N a. open hole N b. down hole N c. bore Y d. annulus 2426: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 17'-05", AFT 20'-01"; and the KG is 22.4 feet. What is the righting moment when the vessel is inclined to 15°? (Use the reference material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
Y a. 10,656 foot-tons N b. 12,340 foot-tons N c. 13,980 foot-tons N d. 17,520 foot-tons 2436: Your vessel's drafts are FWD 20'-09", AFT 21'-01". Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts if: (1) 320 tons are loaded 47 feet forward of amidships; (2) 82 tons are discharged 110 feet forward of amidships; and (3) 50 tons of fuel are pumped 60 feet forward.
N a. FWD 21'-05", AFT 21'-00" Y b. FWD 21'-06", AFT 21'-02" N c. FWD 21'-04", AFT 21'-05" N d. FWD 21'-04", AFT 21'-06" 2446: If a GMDSS radio operator initiates a DSC distress transmission but does not insert a message, what happens?
N a. The transmission is aborted and an alarm sounds to indicate this data must be provided by the operator. N b. The transmission is not initiated and "ERROR" is indicated on the display readout. Y c. The transmission will be made with "default" information provided automatically. N d. The receiving station will poll the DSC unit of the vessel in distress to download the necessary information 2526: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to sail with the load shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the available GM. ST-0069
N a. Available GM 4.2 ft Y b. Available GM 3.9 ft N c. Available GM 3.7 ft N d. Available GM 3.5 ft 2530: Regulations require that cargo pumprooms on tank barges (constructed in 1965) carrying grades B or C liquid cargoes have power ventilation systems which can completely change the air in __________.
N a. 1 minute Y b. 3 minutes N c. 5 minutes N d. 10 minutes 2557: When transferring personnel with a MODU crane, the weight of the loaded personnel carrier must not exceed __________.
N a. 1/2 of the static rated load at the lift radius Y b. 1/3 of the static rated load at the lift radius N c. 1/2 of the breaking strength of the hoist rope times the parts of line used N d. 1/3 of the breaking strength of the hoist rope times the parts of line used 2563: The hoist line primarily used for lifting personnel on MODU cranes is called the __________.
N a. personnel line Y b. whip line N c. main hoist line N d. pendant 2645: Keeping the draft of a MODU at or below the load line mark will insure that the unit has adequate __________.
N a. reserve ballast Y b. reserve buoyancy N c. lightweight displacement N d. critical motions 2650: Which product(s) is(are) compatible with the product ethylene cyanohydrin?
N a. Sulfuric acid N b. Nitric acid N c. Isocyanates Y d. Ammonia 2934: Using the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book, determine the danger angle for permanent list if the KG is 21.8 feet and the drafts are: FWD 23'-05", AFT 24'-04".
N a. 37° N b. 31° Y c. 26° N d. 21° 2975: A quick and rapid motion of a MODU in a seaway is an indication of a(n) __________.
Y a. large GM N b. high center of gravity N c. excessive free surface N d. small GZ 3073: The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 28'-04", AFT 29'-10". 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-0102
N a. FWD 27'-01", AFT 29'-11" Y b. FWD 27'-03", AFT 29'-09" N c. FWD 27'-05", AFT 29'-07" N d. FWD 27'-07", AFT 29'-05" 3410: How should the letter "I" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?
N a. IN DEE GO Y b. IN DEE AH N c. I EE N d. I VAN HO 3458: When fighting a fire in a space containing an IMO class 1 hazardous cargo, the most effective fire fighting procedure is to __________.
N a. shut down the ventilation and exclude all air to smother the fire Y b. use water from fire hoses or a sprinkler system N c. activate the fixed CO2 firefighting system N d. use high-expansion foam 3632: When using a handheld smoke signal in a liferaft, you should activate the signal __________.
N a. on the upwind side N b. inside the boat N c. at the stern Y d. on the downwind side 3804: All OSV personnel should be familiar with survival craft __________.
Y a. boarding and operating procedures N b. maintenance schedule N c. navigational systems N d. fuel consumption rates 4026: When do the towing vessel fire protection regulations allow a towing vessel to carry portable fuel systems on board?
N a. When used for outboard engines N b. When permanently attached to portable equipment such as bilge and fire pumps N c. If the portable tanks used for portable equipment meet published safety standards Y d. All of the above 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 4293: Preloading tests the soil to the vertical leg reaction that would be imposed by __________.
N a. static forced and drilling loads N b. a severe storm Y c. the design storm N d. environmental forces 4777: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). While in field transit, the wind speeds are predicted to increase above 70 knots. What would be the new KGL if the legs are lowered to the recommended value?
N a. 50.65 feet Y b. 37.00 feet N c. 36.53 feet N d. 13.65 feet 6106: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to sail with the load shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the available GM. ST-0192
N a. Available GM 4.3 ft N b. Available GM 4.7 ft N c. Available GM 5.1 ft Y d. Available GM 5.5 ft 6257: If there are a number of survivors in the water after abandoning a MODU, they should __________.
N a. tie themselves to the unit so they won't drift with the current Y b. form a small circular group to create a warmer pocket of water in the center of the circle N c. send the strongest swimmer to shore for assistance N d. form a raft by lashing their life preservers together 6305: When dragging of an anchor occurs, you must back it up with a piggyback (backing) anchor or __________.
N a. reduce the riser tension Y b. reposition it at a greater range N c. change the winch N d. change the anchor heading 6635: What is the minimum required number of ring life buoys on a MODU?
N a. 4 Y b. 8 N c. 12 N d. 16 6755: Each fireman's outfit and its spare equipment on a MODU must be stowed __________.
N a. in a locked cabinet in the machinery space N b. in an unlocked cabinet in the machinery space Y c. in a separate and accessible location N d. at a fire hydrant location 6901: In the event of a casualty to a MODU, who is responsible to make records available to the Coast Guard official authorized to investigate the casualty?
N a. Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection N b. The person who caused the casualty N c. The company man Y d. The owner 6937: A casualty report of an intentional grounding of a MODU is required under what condition?
N a. Under any condition N b. If the grounding lasts over 24 hours Y c. If it creates a hazard to the environment N d. At the owner's discretion 7951: What is the chief advantage of an SCR or AC-DC system over a straight DC system for powering drilling rig machinery?
N a. Commutators are eliminated. N b. Several machines can be operated from a DC bus. N c. SCR systems are simpler. Y d. Required power can be drawn from a common AC bus. 8197: If a severe storm threatens the COASTAL DRILLER while elevated as shown in the Sample Load Form #3 (Drilling), the variable loads would have to be reduced by __________.
N a. 3,282.5 kips N b. 2,381.0 kips Y c. 1,000.0 kips N d. 901.5 kips 8417: Sudden unloading of a diesel engine can cause __________.
N a. decreased fuel efficiency N b. increased exhaust temperature N c. black smoke Y d. overspeed trip 8533: If you observe any situation which presents a safety or pollution hazard during fuel transfer operations on a MODU, what action should you take FIRST?
N a. Wait for the person in charge to act. N b. Notify the ballast control operator. Y c. Shut down the transfer operation. N d. Sound the fire alarm. 8793: While drilling loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), the DEEP DRILLER suffers a sudden unexpected inclination to port and aft. Strong winds and high waves are from the starboard bow. Among the possible causes, you should consider __________.
N a. failure of mooring lines 1 or 2 Y b. failure of mooring lines 3 or 4 N c. leak in ballast tank #9P N d. ballast tanks equalizing into tank 10P 9137: Fighting a fire in the galley poses the additional threat of __________.
N a. contaminating food with extinguishing agent N b. spreading through the engineering space N c. loss of stability Y d. a grease fire in the ventilation system 9295: A jack-up 210 feet in length is level during transit. The LCF is 140 feet aft of the bow. How much weight should be applied at the bow to level the jack-up if 150 kips are loaded at the transom?
N a. 50 kips Y b. 75 kips N c. 100 kips N d. 200 kips