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71: Each hand portable fire extinguisher must be marked with __________.
N a. the name of the vessel on which it is located N b. the date that it was installed N c. the names of the individuals qualified to use it Y d. an identification number 95: A spark arrestor __________.
N a. keeps sparks from falling into an open tank N b. secures covers on ullage openings Y c. prevents sparks from getting out of an engine's exhaust system N d. grounds static electricity 147: Your vessel is on a voyage of three months duration. The number of sanitary inspections required is __________.
Y a. one N b. three N c. six N d. twelve 277: The vessel's Emergency Position Indicating Radio beacon (EPIRB) must be tested __________.
N a. weekly Y b. monthly N c. every 2 months N d. every 3 months 297: Which information is NOT required to be posted in or near the wheelhouse?
N a. Stopping time and distance from full speed while maintaining course with minimum rudder Y b. A diagram of advance and transfer for turns of 30°, 60°, 90° and 120° at full speed with maximum rudder and constant power N c. For vessels with a fixed propeller, a table of shaft RPMs for a representative range of speeds N d. Operating instructions for change-over procedures for remote steering gear systems 306: In areas where CO2 piping is installed, such piping may not be used for any other purpose EXCEPT __________.
Y a. in connection with the fire-detecting system N b. in connection with the water sprinkler system N c. to ventilate the space N d. to run the emergency wiring to the space 372: 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-0005
N a. 189 tons N b. 174 tons Y c. 158 tons N d. No loading required 400: Whenever a "T-Boat" is hauled out for repairs or alterations affecting its safety you must __________.
N a. provide a complete set of plans to the Commandant for review Y b. notify the cognizant OCMI N c. schedule a full safety equipment inspection N d. Both B and C 497: The Coast Guard broadcasts routine weather reports on channel __________.
N a. 13 N b. 9A Y c. 22A N d. 44 558: A small passenger vessel operating on exposed or partially protected waters may not have a port light below the weather deck unless __________.
Y a. its sill is at least 30 inches above the deepest load waterline N b. it opens and has a solid, inside, hinged cover N c. it is made of thick transparent plastic N d. it is sealed shut 583: The minimum length of the painter for a lifeboat in ocean service is __________.
N a. 60 fathoms N b. the distance from the main deck to the light waterline N c. twice the distance from the main deck to the light waterline or 50 feet whichever is greater Y d. two times the distance from the boat deck to the light waterline or 50 feet whichever is greater 593: The sea painter is secured in the lifeboat by __________.
Y a. a turn around a forward thwart with a toggle pin thru the eye N b. a knot around a thwart N c. an eye splice placed over one of the hooks of the releasing gear N d. All of the above 642: As an extinguishing agent, foam __________.
Y a. conducts electricity N b. should be directed at the base of the fire N c. is most effective on burning gases which are flowing N d. extinguishes by cooling oil fires below ignition temperature 729: At what rate would you render mouth to mouth or mouth to nose artificial respiration to an adult?
N a. 4 to 6 times per minute Y b. 12 to 15 times per minute N c. 20 to 30 times per minute N d. At least 30 times per minute 781: How is the external flotation bladder of an immersion suit inflated?
N a. It is inflated by a small CO2 bottle that is automatically tripped when the front zipper is at the top of the zipper track. N b. It is inflated by a small CO2 bottle that is manually tripped. Y c. It is inflated by blowing through an inflation tube. N d. It inflates by sea water bleeding into the flotation bladder and reacting with a chemical therein. 898: A galley grease fire would be classified as which class of fire?
N a. A Y b. B N c. C N d. D 1055: The signal K4 sent by any method means __________.
N a. a distance of 4 miles N b. a speed of 4 knots N c. the wind is from the south Y d. "I wish to communicate with you by sound signals" 1127: Compared to the amount of concentrated foam liquid used, the amount of low expansion mechanical foam produced is __________.
N a. 97 times greater N b. 94 times greater Y c. 10 times greater N d. 2 times greater 1418: Which is the MOST important consideration for a tank vessel?
N a. GM N b. The longitudinal center of gravity Y c. The stress on the hull N d. The vertical center of gravity 1552: INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND A sailing vessel must keep course and speed when __________.
Y a. being overtaken N b. to windward of another sailing vessel N c. to leeward of another sailing vessel N d. crossing a vessel engaged in fishing 1585: Up to two thirds of a survival crafts required drinking water may be produced by a manually-powered reverse osmosis desalinator if it can be done in __________.
N a. 12 hours N b. 1 day Y c. 2 days N d. 4 days 1827: The helicopter deck on an offshore drilling unit is required to be fitted with perimeter lights in alternating colors of __________.
N a. red and white N b. yellow and white Y c. yellow and blue N d. yellow and red 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 2379: Regulations require that access to a cargo pumproom in a tank vessel carrying grade D liquid cargo, shall be __________.
N a. away from galleys, living quarters, or navigation spaces N b. only from areas equipped with power ventilation systems Y c. from the open deck N d. isolated from sources of vapor ignition 2544: Triethylene glycol fires may be extinguished by __________.
N a. dry chemical N b. alcohol foam N c. carbon dioxide Y d. All of the above 2604: 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 holds 2 and 3 flood, the vessel will sink if the permeability exceeds what percent?
Y a. 37 N b. 31 N c. 26 N d. 23 2695: A certificated lifeboatman assigned to command the lifeboat must __________.
N a. be the first individual to board the craft N b. drain the hydraulic pressure before lowering the craft Y c. have a list of the persons assigned to the lifeboat N d. All of the above 2709: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 24'-06", AFT 25'-08"; and the KG is 22.9 feet. Use the selected stability curves in the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the righting arm at 50° inclination if the center of gravity is 0.5 foot off center.
N a. 3.3 feet N b. 2.6 feet Y c. 2.3 feet N d. 2.0 feet 2720: To determine the pressure and temperature limitations under which LFG is required to be transported on a barge, you should look at the __________.
Y a. Certificate of Inspection N b. loading order N c. rules and regulations for tank vessels N d. tankerman's document 2723: The prohibition against exceeding the load line draft may be considered temporarily not applicable when __________.
N a. column-stabilized units are operating in water depths over 600 feet N b. column-stabilized units are operating in waters outside U.S. jurisdiction Y c. bottom supported units are being raised or lowered to the sea bed N d. bottom supported units are being towed on a move of less than 12 hours 2767: Forces within a drilling unit have caused a difference between the starboard and port drafts. This difference is __________.
Y a. list N b. heel N c. trim N d. flotation 2773: The required portable radio apparatus on an international voyage must be stowed in __________.
N a. the Master's quarters N b. the ship's office Y c. the radio room, bridge, or protected location N d. an unlocked cabinet next to the Muster List ("Station Bill") 2910: You have loaded a deck cargo, and the vessel has assumed a 6° list due to negative GM. Your salt water drafts are: FWD 16'-02", AFT 16'-06". If you then load 825 tons of cargo in the lower holds (VCG 11.5 feet) and take on 624 tons of bunkers (VCG 2.5 feet), what is the final GM? (Use the reference material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
N a. 3.0 feet N b. 2.7 feet N c. 2.4 feet Y d. 1.9 feet 2932: What is FALSE concerning the use of unicellular plastic foam work vests on small passenger vessels? (small passenger vessel regulations)
Y a. They may be substituted for up to 50% of the required life jackets. N b. They shall be of an approved type. N c. They shall be stowed separately from required lifesaving equipment. N d. They may be worn by crew members when working near or over the water. 3137: With damaged floating vessels, the most important consideration is the preservation of __________.
N a. bilge pumping capacity Y b. reserve buoyancy N c. level attitude N d. instability 3238: During fueling, all doors, hatches, and ports __________.
N a. to windward should be opened and the ones to leeward should be closed N b. to leeward should be opened and the ones to windward should be closed N c. should be opened Y d. should be closed 3268: Diesel engines are considered safer than gasoline engines because __________.
N a. they are more heavily built Y b. the fuel used is less volatile N c. they can be easily reversed N d. they operate at a lower speed 3376: Outlets in gasoline fuel lines are _____________,
N a. permitted for drawing fuel samples N b. permitted for draining fuel from lines N c. permitted for bleeding air from lines Y d. prohibited 3460: How should the letter "T" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?
N a. TEE N b. TA HO Y c. TANG GO N d. TU TU 3523: Among the equipment included in the DEEP DRILLER lightweight are the loading hoses, traveling block in the lowest position, anchors, mooring chain, all machinery with liquids to normal operating level, and __________.
Y a. derrick N b. lower hull fuel N c. eight anchor buoys N d. normal food supplies for 79 persons 3642: When communicating on the radiotelephone using plain English, what procedure word indicates the end of my transmission and that a response is necessary?
N a. Out Y b. Over N c. Roger N d. Wilco 3967: The sounding in tank 1P of the DEEP DRILLER is 7.58 feet. It is decided to fill tank 1P by flooding through the sea chest. What are the vertical moments for the added ballast?
N a. 6,899 ft-long tons N b. 6,149 ft-long tons Y c. 5,908 ft-long tons N d. 2,615 ft-long tons 4032: Towing vessel fire protection regulations require that all fuel tank vent pipes comply with all of the following provisions EXCEPT that the vent _______________ .
N a. connects to the highest point of the tank N b. system discharges on a weather deck through a U-shaped 180 degree pipe bend N c. be fitted with a 30-by-30 corrosion resistant flame screen Y d. must have a positive-acting shut-off valve to prevent water from entering the tank in heavy weather 4122: Under normal firefighting conditions, approximately how far could a straight stream of water reach when the hose pressure is 100 PSI?
N a. 50 feet Y b. 100 feet N c. 150 feet N d. 200 feet 4237: The Cantilever Beam Load Chart for the COASTAL DRILLER shows the limits in the hook setback conductor tension, and __________.
N a. wind loads N b. wave loads N c. current loads Y d. rotary loads 4277: Drilling loads on the COASTAL DRILLER are the combined loads arising from conductor tension, rotary, hook, and __________.
N a. fixed loads Y b. setback loads N c. basic loads N d. variable loads 4346: The EPIRB on board your vessel is required to be tested __________.
N a. weekly Y b. monthly N c. quarterly N d. yearly 4706: You are making a heavy lift with the jumbo boom. Your vessel displaces 7940 T. The 45-ton weight is on the pier and its center is 60' to starboard of the centerline. The head of the boom is 110' above the base line and the center of gravity of the lift when stowed on deck will be 50' above the base line. As the jumbo boom takes the strain the ship lists to 4.5°. What is the GM with the cargo stowed?
N a. 4.82 Y b. 4.64 N c. 4.30 N d. 3.97 4783: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). What is the margin on the maximum allowable KG if winds remain less than 70 knots?
N a. 0.00 feet Y b. 14.35 feet N c. 14.82 feet N d. 65.00 feet 5121: What danger is presented if a waterspout passes over a MODU?
N a. Heavy rains could cause downflooding. N b. Visibility could be restricted by low clouds. N c. Large waves could cause structural damage. Y d. Personnel may be injured by loose deck gear blown by the wind. 5361: The COASTAL DRILLER, when underway was loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). It is now preloaded at minimum air gap waiting for all settling to take place. The preload, weighing 7,191.7 kips, has LM 870,196 ft-kips and TM 2,158 ft-kips. What is the bow leg reaction?
Y a. 7,026 kips N b. 7,099 kips N c. 7,144 kips N d. 7,180 kips 5527: With adaptor blocks/chocks in place on an LWT stock anchor, the trip angle will be __________.
N a. 20° Y b. 30° N c. 40° N d. 50° 6095: Where foam extinguishing systems are provided on a MODU, each machinery flat in the protected space must have a(n) __________.
Y a. coaming N b. alarm N c. drain N d. fire sensor 6393: Lost circulation can cause a kick or blowout by __________.
N a. creating a flow channel outside the casing and back to the surface N b. lowering the density of the drilling fluid Y c. reducing the mud level in the well N d. contaminating the drilling fluid 6643: How many adult life jackets are required on board a MODU?
N a. Enough for 100 percent of the persons allowed on board N b. One for each work station and industrial work site N c. Enough for 150 percent of the persons allowed on board Y d. Both A & B above 6941: On offshore drilling units, any reports of a casualty that are made are required to be retained on board for a period of at least __________.
Y a. 3 months N b. 6 months N c. 12 months N d. 24 months 7053: When a patient is suspected of having appendicitis, the pain should be relieved by __________.
Y a. keeping an ice bag over the appendix area N b. giving the patient a laxative N c. giving the patient morphine sulfate N d. giving the patient aspirin with a glass of water 7977: Overspeed of the diesel engine driving an electric generator could cause __________.
N a. low voltage trip N b. reverse power trip Y c. damage to windings N d. excessive exhaust temperatures 8337: What is the percentage of oxygen in a typical sample of uncontaminated air?
N a. 12 percent N b. 15 percent N c. 18 percent Y d. 21 percent 8377: What factor is essential to the proper operation of a radiator cooled engine?
N a. Cooling water pressure N b. Jacket water treatment Y c. Air flow through the radiator N d. Low heat of combustion