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106: A B-II fire extinguisher has a minimum capacity of __________.
N a. 3 gallons of foam N b. 20 pounds of CO2 Y c. 10 pounds of dry chemical N d. All of the above 120: The point to which your vessel's center of gravity (G) may rise and still permit the vessel to have positive stability is called the __________.
N a. metacentric point Y b. metacenter N c. metacentric radius N d. tipping center 123: If you are forced to abandon ship in a lifeboat, you should __________.
Y a. remain in the immediate vicinity N b. head for the nearest land N c. head for the closest sea-lanes N d. vote on what to do, so all hands will have a part in the decision 321: A signal indicating Greenwich mean time would be preceded with __________.
N a. a code hoist to indicate Greenwich mean time to follow N b. the letter G N c. the letters GT Y d. the letter Z 536: A fully loaded motor-propelled lifeboat must be capable of attaining a speed of at least __________.
N a. 3 knots in smooth water Y b. 6 knots in smooth water N c. 3 knots in rough water N d. 6 knots in rough water 651: Small passenger vessels not limited to service during daylight hours must carry __________.
N a. a radar maintained in good operating condition N b. a collision bulkhead N c. a white 20 point anchor light Y d. at least one floating water light 689: After a person has been revived by artificial respiration, he should be __________.
N a. walked around until he is back to normal N b. given several shots of whiskey Y c. kept lying down and warm N d. allowed to do as he wishes 804: You have an AB who has become violently ill, and you are requesting urgent medical advice. Your message should contain which code?
N a. MAB N b. MAD Y c. MAA N d. MAF 830: Your vessel has a midships engine room and the cargo is concentrated in the end holds. The vessel is __________.
N a. sagging with tensile stress on main deck N b. sagging with compressive stress on main deck Y c. hogging with tensile stress on main deck N d. hogging with compressive stress on main deck 833: While reading the muster list you see that "3 short blasts on the whistle and 3 short rings on the general alarm bells" is the signal for __________.
N a. abandon ship Y b. dismissal from fire and emergency stations N c. fire and emergency N d. man overboard 855: The term, "cargo tank length", as used in part 157 of the Pollution Regulations, means the __________.
N a. length of any individual cargo space, from bulkhead to bulkhead N b. greatest distance between two opposite cargo tank bulkheads N c. diagonal measurement of a cargo tank Y d. length from the forward bulkhead of the forwardmost cargo tanks to the after bulkhead of the aftermost cargo tanks 875: How many bolts are required in a temporarily connected standard ANSI coupling?
N a. 2 Y b. 4 N c. 6 N d. 8 883: On a vessel of 15,000 tons displacement, compute the reduction in metacentric height due to free surface in a hold having free water in the tank tops. The hold is 50 feet long and 60 feet wide. The reduction in metacentric height is __________.
N a. 1.54 feet N b. 1.59 feet N c. 1.63 feet Y d. 1.71 feet 1441: On small passenger vessels, how many supply and exhaust ducts are required in each enclosed space containing gasoline powered machinery or gasoline fuel tanks?
N a. 1 of each Y b. 2 of each N c. 3 of each N d. 4 of each 1689: You must pick up an individual who has fallen overboard from a sailboat. The final approach should be __________.
N a. upwind N b. downwind Y c. on a close reach N d. on a broad reach 1689: You must pick up an individual who has fallen overboard from a sailboat. The final approach should be __________.
N a. upwind N b. downwind Y c. on a close reach N d. on a broad reach 1696: Which statement(s) is(are) TRUE?
N a. Polyester sailcloth, such as Dacron, is resistant to rot due to moisture but susceptible to UV degradation and should be kept covered as much as possible. N b. Canvas sailcloth is susceptible to rot due to moisture and should never be covered when wet. N c. Kevlar sail cloth is susceptible to weakening due to repeated folding and therefore should be draped loosely over the boom when stowed. Y d. All of the above are true. 2100: You have 180 tons of below deck tonnage including liquid mud. Your existing deck cargo is 300 tons with a VCG above the deck of 3.0 feet. What is the maximum additional cargo tonnage you are permitted to load? (See illustration D036DG, stability letter for M.V. Hudson.) (D036DG )
N a. 20 tons N b. 60 tons Y c. 100 tons N d. 400 tons 2135: 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-0051
N a. 395 tons Y b. 530 tons N c. 750 tons N d. 990 tons 2271: When abandoning ship, after launching the motor lifeboat you should __________.
N a. plot a course for the nearest land N b. take a vote on which direction you should go Y c. stay in the immediate area N d. go in one direction until fuel runs out 2289: According to the Chemical Data Guide, what is the Reid Vapor Pressure of tert-butylamine?
Y a. 11 (psig) N b. 12 (psig) N c. 13 (psig) N d. 14 (psig) 2302: 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-0056
N a. Available GM 6.8 ft N b. Available GM 5.4 ft Y c. Available GM 4.1 ft N d. Available GM 3.6 ft 2374: You are offloading garbage to another ship. Your records must identify that ship by name and show her __________.
N a. home port N b. next port-of-call N c. Master Y d. official number 2412: Use the floodable length curve in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book. If the curve represents 45 percent permeability and number 5 hold floods, the vessel will sink if the permeability exceeds what percent?
Y a. 66% N b. 70% N c. 74% N d. 79% 2443: 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-0063
N a. 4.0 feet N b. 5.6 feet N c. 6.0 feet Y d. 6.8 feet 2537: Which statement(s) is(are) TRUE regarding heaving-to?
N a. A sloop will heave to with her jib and mainsail aback. N b. A ketch will heave to with her jib and mizzen aback. Y c. A yawl will heave to with her jib aback, main sheet eased, and her mizzen sheeted in. N d. All of the above are correct. 2547: On a MODU crane, the load chart relates the allowable load to the combination of boom length and __________.
N a. boom angle N b. boom strength Y c. load radius N d. cable strength 2590: Regulations require that tank vessels handling grade B liquids shall have their cargo pumps separated from all sources of vapor ignition by __________.
N a. cofferdams N b. empty cargo spaces Y c. gas tight bulkheads N d. areas equipped with power ventilation 2640: What is NOT a grade E product?
N a. Dioctyl-phthalate Y b. Gasoline N c. Formic acid N d. Creosote coal tar 2659: 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-0074
Y a. Available GM 4.3 ft N b. Available GM 4.1 ft N c. Available GM 3.9 ft N d. Available GM 3.6 ft 2763: A welding procedure used for joining dissimilar metals used on a MODU would be recorded in the __________.
N a. welding plan N b. ASTM specifications Y c. construction portfolio N d. Coast Guard file 2803: When a magnetic compass is not in use for a prolonged period of time it should __________.
Y a. be shielded from direct sunlight N b. be locked into a constant heading N c. have any air bubbles replaced with nitrogen N d. have the compensating magnets removed 3216: Gasoline fuel tank vents should terminate __________.
N a. in the engine compartment N b. in the fuel tank space Y c. above or outside the hull N d. at the most convenient location 3279: You have orders to drop off a barge loaded with propylene oxide at a fleet. In doing so, you must ensure that __________.
N a. all wing voids and rakes are pumped dry before tying off the barge N b. the barge is moored next to the bank where it will be protected from a possible collision Y c. the barge is under the care of a watchman N d. a rake end is facing upstream to minimize the effect of current on the mooring lines 3448: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to load the cargo listed. There is already 3485 tons of cargo on board with a KG of 24.4 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-0131
N a. KG 25.1 feet Y b. KG 25.6 feet N c. KG 26.0 feet N d. KG 26.5 feet 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 3519: A message by flashing light consists of the call, the identity, the ending, and the __________.
N a. reply Y b. text N c. time N d. answer 3520: How should the number "5" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?
N a. FIVE-ER N b. NEW-MARL-FIVE N c. NUM-ERL-FIVE Y d. PAN-TAH-FIVE 3763: What is the procedure for checking for spinal cord damage in an unconscious patient?
N a. Beginning at the back of the neck, and proceeding to the buttocks, press the spine to find where it hurts Y b. Prick the skin of the hands and the soles of the feet with a sharp object to check for reaction N c. Selectively raise each arm and each leg and watch patient's face to see if he registers pain N d. Roll patient onto his stomach and prick along the length of his spine to check reaction 3907: Line throwing apparatus aboard ship must contain __________.
N a. two rockets, one of which shall be the buoyant type N b. three rockets, one of which shall be the buoyant type Y c. four rockets, two of which shall be the buoyant type N d. five rockets, two of which shall be the buoyant type 4181: The DEEP DRILLER is operating at a draft of 60 feet. There is 11.5 feet of drill water in each of the drill water tanks (5P and 5S). What would be the improvement in KGL if 5S is filled from 5P?
N a. 0.56 foot N b. 0.49 foot N c. 0.18 foot Y d. 0.08 foot 4245: The maximum load line draft for the COASTAL DRILLER is __________.
N a. 12 feet 8 inches N b. 11 feet 7.2 inches Y c. 10 feet 10.5 inches N d. 10 feet 8.8 inches 4245: The maximum load line draft for the COASTAL DRILLER is __________.
N a. 12 feet 8 inches N b. 11 feet 7.2 inches Y c. 10 feet 10.5 inches N d. 10 feet 8.8 inches 4269: Which statement about immersion suits is TRUE?
Y a. Prior to abandonment, the suit allows body movement such as walking, climbing a ladder and picking up small objects. N b. The immersion suit seals in body heat and provides protection against hypoglycemia for weeks. N c. The suit is flameproof and provides protection to the wearer while swimming through burning oil. N d. The wearer of the suit is severely restricted and requires 1.5 times more time to climb a ladder than without the suit. 4685: What is the change in transverse moments for the Coastal Driller if 2.5 feet of drill water is discharged from drill water tank #23?
Y a. 1,671 ft-kips N b. -161 ft-kips N c. -1,800 ft-kips N d. -2,982 ft-kips 5321: 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 541,257 ft-kips, FSML are 32,000 ft-kips and FSMT are 24,000 ft-kips. How much should the KGL be lowered to satisfy the maximum allowable KG criteria?
N a. 23.04 feet Y b. 1.96 feet N c. 0.62 foot N d. 0.00 feet 5387: Which toxic gas is a product of incomplete combustion, and is often present when a fire burns in a closed compartment?
N a. Nitric oxide N b. Carbon dioxide N c. Hydrogen sulfide Y d. Carbon monoxide 5561: What line receives the hardest service in the mooring system?
N a. Guy wire N b. Joining pendant N c. Wildcat leader Y d. Anchor pendant 5617: Structural stress on a MODU can be reduced by __________.
N a. lessening the effect of environmental forces Y b. even and symmetrical variable loading N c. local concentration of heavy consumables N d. increasing the metacentric height 6022: You are in a tank wearing a breathing apparatus and you desire to return topside. How many tugs of the lifeline mean "Take up slack"?
N a. 1 N b. 2 Y c. 3 N d. 4 6483: In a conventional drilling system, imparting rotation to the drill string is a function of the __________.
Y a. rotary table N b. swivel N c. motion compensator N d. diverter 6825: The Master or person in charge of a MODU is required to log __________.
N a. the names of all persons on board N b. only the names of the crew members on board N c. only the names of passengers on board Y d. information on emergency training drills 7431: What time of day would an SSB radio have the longest transmitting range?
N a. Daylight before noon N b. At noon N c. Daylight after noon Y d. During darkness 7787: A moment is obtained by multiplying a force by its __________.
N a. couple Y b. lever arm N c. moment of inertia N d. point of application 8185: When the COASTAL DRILLER is elevated, the water for the saltwater eductor system is provided by __________.
Y a. raw water tower pumps N b. fire pumps N c. bilge pumps N d. mud pumps 8225: On what type of pump would you find an impeller?
Y a. Centrifugal N b. Gear N c. Piston N d. Vane 8593: Who is responsible for insuring that the accommodations on a mobile offshore drilling unit are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
N a. The galley personnel N b. The safety man N c. The relief toolpusher Y d. The designated person in charge 8673: The DEEP DRILLER is operating at the maximum allowable KGT at 60 feet draft. What is the value of GMT?
N a. 0.05 foot N b. 1.02 feet N c. 2.63 feet Y d. 4.34 feet 9321: In battery charging rooms, exhaust ventilation should be provided __________.
N a. at the lowest point N b. near the batteries Y c. at the highest point N d. only when charging is in progress 9454: If water is rising in the bilge of a lifeboat, you should FIRST __________.
N a. abandon the survival craft N b. check for cracks in the hull N c. shift all personnel to the stern Y d. check the bilge drain plug