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258: In any major injury to a person, first aid includes the treatment for the injury and __________.
N a. application of CPR N b. removal of any foreign objects N c. administration of oxygen Y d. for traumatic shock 316: The space containing the cylinders for the carbon dioxide(CO2) fire extinguishing system must be designed to preclude an anticipated ambient temperature over __________.
N a. 80°F N b. 95°F Y c. 130°F N d. 150°F 472: When the handle of an all-purpose nozzle is pulled all the way back, it will __________.
N a. produce high-velocity fog N b. produce low-velocity fog Y c. produce a straight stream N d. shut off the water 581: You are ordering ships' stores that are NOT consumer commodities. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. All flammable liquids must be stowed in the paint locker or specially constructed integral tanks. Y b. The label of a hazardous ships' store must include instructions for safe stowage. N c. Replacement CO2 cylinders for the fixed fire fighting system must have been tested within 8 years of receipt. N d. Cartridges for the line throwing appliance must be stored in the portable magazine chest after receipt. 633: A sweep oar is an oar that is __________.
N a. generally shorter than the others and is used to steer with N b. is longer than the others and is used as the stroke oar N c. is raised in the bow of the boat for the steersman to steer by Y d. longer than the others used for steering 673: The grab rail of a metal lifeboat is normally located __________.
Y a. along the turn of the bilge N b. along each side of the keel N c. near the top of the gunwale N d. at the bow and at the stern 765: Hoses used for cargo transfer operations must be tested and inspected at specified intervals by __________.
N a. a representative of the Captain of the Port Y b. the operator of the vessel or facility N c. a representative of the National Cargo Bureau N d. a representative of the American Bureau of Shipping 852: Which statement concerning the application of dry chemical powder is FALSE?
Y a. At temperatures of less than 32°F, the extinguisher must be recharged more often. N b. When possible, the fire should be attacked from windward. N c. The stream should be directed at the base of the fire. N d. Directing the stream into burning flammable liquid may cause splashing. 909: Which part of the inert gas system is designed to relieve sudden large overpressures that exceed the capacity of the mechanical P/V valves?
N a. Pressure control valve N b. Deck water seal Y c. Liquid filled P/V breaker N d. Isolation valve 985: What should be used to send the group "Bearing 074° True"?
N a. A074T N b. B074 N c. B074T Y d. A074 995: If you receive a message "A243" by any method of signaling, it would be referring to __________.
Y a. bearing N b. altitude N c. diving N d. speed 1008: A minor heat burn of the eye should be treated by __________.
Y a. gently flooding with water N b. warming the eye with moist warm packs N c. laying the person flat on his back N d. mineral oil drops directly on the eye 1052: The danger associated with using carbon dioxide in an enclosed space is __________.
N a. frostbite N b. skin burns Y c. asphyxiation N d. an explosive reaction 1067: A large oil fire on the deck of a ship can be fought most effectively with __________.
N a. dry chemical Y b. foam N c. high-velocity fog N d. Water (cartridge-operated) 1333: If you reef a marconi mainsail, the sail area __________.
N a. moves forward and up N b. moves aft and down N c. becomes larger Y d. becomes smaller 1412: By regulation, cargo tank atmosphere must be inert before and during which operation?
N a. Stripping N b. Loading N c. Cleaning Y d. All of the above 1686: How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 175-foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 2300 brake horsepower?
N a. 2 Y b. 3 N c. 4 N d. 5 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 1740: Tank vessel inerting refers to __________.
N a. the introduction of inert gas into a tank with the object of reducing the oxygen content to below 8% by volume N b. the introduction of inert gas into a gas free tank for the purpose of reducing the oxygen content to below 8% by volume N c. the introduction of inert gas into a cargo tank during cargo discharge to replace the volume of discharged cargo Y d. All of the above 1800: Which U.S. agency issues a Certificate of Financial Responsibility?
N a. Environmental Protection Agency Y b. Coast Guard N c. Corps of Engineers N d. Maritime Administration 1822: Which hazard probably would NOT be encountered when entering an empty but uncleaned fish hold?
N a. Lack of oxygen N b. Methane gas N c. Hydrogen sulfide gas Y d. Carbon monoxide 1906: Your vessel displaces 930 tons and measures 156'L by 38'B. What is the reduction in GM due to free surface if the fish hold (46'L by 28'B by 8'D) is filled with 1.5 feet of water? (Each foot of water weighs 36.8 tons)
N a. 2.16 feet Y b. 2.44 feet N c. 2.75 feet N d. 2.99 feet 1959: You have approximately 34 tons of fish on deck. What will be the shift in the center of gravity after you shift the fish to the fish hold, a vertical distance of 7.5 feet? (total displacement is 638 tons)
N a. 0.1 foot N b. 0.2 foot N c. 0.3 foot Y d. 0.4 foot 1999: Which channel and mode should be used when initiating a Distress alert transmission?
N a. Channel 6 DSC N b. Channel 6 Radiotelephony N c. Channel 13 Radiotelephony and Channel 16 DSC Y d. Channel 70 DSC 2236: A vessel is limited to a maximum draft of 25'-11". The present drafts are: FWD 24'-10", AFT 23'-02". How much more cargo can be loaded and where should it be located if a drag of 18 inches is desired? (Use the reference material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
N a. 345 tons 124 feet aft of the tipping center N b. 525 tons 18 feet forward of the tipping center N c. 640 tons 74 feet aft of the tipping center Y d. 690 tons 62 feet aft of the tipping center 2273: During an abandonment or drill, the first person to arrive at the survival craft should __________.
N a. pass out food and water to personnel N b. open the doors and start the sprinkler system N c. activate the emergency release handle Y d. open the doors and prepare the craft for boarding 2298: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to load the cargo listed. There is already 3684 tons of cargo on board with a KG of 28.4 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-0055
N a. KG 27.0 feet Y b. KG 27.6 feet N c. KG 28.2 feet N d. KG 28.8 feet 2397: Proper GMDSS watchkeeping includes __________.
N a. monitoring all required frequencies in the proper mode N b. reading all displays and/or printouts after silencing an alarm N c. notifying the Master of any distress alerts Y d. All of the above 2399: Sixty (60) tons of cargo are raised with a heavy lift boom 45 feet from the centerline. The vessel's displacement including the weight lifted is 18,400 tons. The angle of list caused by the suspended weight is 1.5°, KM is 28.75 ft., and BM is 17.25 ft. What is the KG?
N a. 11.65 feet N b. 22.85 feet Y c. 23.15 feet N d. 23.82 feet 2685: The number of certificated able seamen and lifeboatmen required on a MODU is determined by the __________.
N a. Minerals Management Service N b. Corps of Engineers Y c. Coast Guard N d. American Bureau of Shipping 2710: Remote controls for quick-closing shut off valves are required in how many location(s)?
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 2764: If you wear extra clothing when entering the water after abandoning ship it will __________.
N a. weigh you down Y b. preserve body heat N c. reduce your body heat N d. make it more difficult to breathe 2847: The required portable radio shall be stored in the proper location and be __________.
N a. equipped with an approved carrying case N b. equipped with spare batteries Y c. readily accessible for transfer to a lifeboat N d. in a waterproof enclosure 3004: 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 23.7 feet and the drafts are: FWD 28'-00", AFT 28'-06".
N a. 16° Y b. 21° N c. 41° N d. 56° 3183: The order of importance in addressing damage control on a MODU is __________.
N a. control flooding, control fire, repair structural damage N b. restore vital services, control fire, control flooding N c. control fire, restore vital services, control flooding Y d. control fire, control flooding, repair structural damage 3587: A person has fallen overboard and is being picked up with a rescue boat. If the person appears in danger of drowning, the rescue boat should be maneuvered to make____________________.
N a. an approach from leeward N b. an approach from windward N c. an approach across the wind Y d. the most direct approach 3685: While drilling loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), the DEEP DRILLER suffers an unexpected but slowly increasing starboard and aft inclination. The wind and waves are light. This inclination could have been caused by __________.
N a. the failure of mooring lines 6 and 7 N b. the drilling crew dumping the mud N c. the drill string breaking Y d. ballast tanks equalizing into tank 10S 3728: A crew member has suffered frostbite to the toes of the right foot. Which is NOT an acceptable first aid measure?
Y a. Rub the toes briskly. N b. Elevate the foot slightly. N c. Rewarm rapidly. N d. Give aspirin or other medication for pain if necessary. 3951: All personnel on board a vessel should be familiar with the rescue boat's __________.
Y a. boarding and operating procedure N b. maintenance schedules N c. navigational systems N d. fuel consumption rates 3986: A fire is discovered in the bow of your vessel while making way. The wind is from ahead at 35 knots. You should __________.
N a. remain on course and hold speed N b. remain on course but slack the speed N c. change course to put the wind on either beam and increase speed Y d. change course and put the stern to the wind 4193: While going on location in 250 feet water depth when the pitch angle of the COASTAL DRILLER is 2 degrees, the single amplitude pitch period should be longer than __________.
N a. 0.2 second N b. 0.4 second N c. 4.9 seconds Y d. 13.9 seconds 4208: You are loading in a port subject to the winter load line mark and bound for a port subject to the summer load line mark. You will enter the summer zone after steaming six days. You will consume 32 tons of fuel, water, and stores per day. The hydrometer reading at the loading pier is 1.005, and the average TPI is 65. What is the minimum freeboard required at the start of the voyage? (Get Table Data)
N a. 93 inches N b. 90 inches Y c. 81 inches N d. 70 inches 4252: Which statement about immersion suits is TRUE?
N a. The suit's oil resistance is such that it will be serviceable and be usable after exposure to gasoline or mineral spirits without needing to be specially treated. N b. The suit seals in body heat and provides protection against hypothermia indefinitely. N c. The suit is flameproof and provides protection to the wearer while swimming through burning oil. Y d. The suit must, without assistance, turn an unconscious person's mouth clear of the water within 5 seconds. 4751: Because there is a possibility of fuel oil being discharged overboard from a full fuel oil tank, it is decided to transfer 25 kips from tank #14 to tank #20. See COASTAL DRILLER Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). What would be the change in longitudinal moments with this transfer?
Y a. 565 ft-kips N b. 900 ft-kips N c. 2603 ft-kips N d. 3168 ft-kips 4785: What should you do with your emergency position indicating radio beacon if you are in a liferaft in a storm?
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. 5386: Which toxic gas is a product of incomplete combustion, and is often present when a fire burns in a closed compartment?
N a. Carbon dioxide Y b. Carbon monoxide N c. Nitric oxide N d. Hydrogen sulfide 5447: While drilling loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), the DEEP DRILLER suffers a sudden unexpected inclination to starboard and forward. Strong winds and high waves are from the port quarter. Among the possible causes, you should consider __________.
N a. failure of mooring lines 3 or 4 Y b. failure of mooring lines 7 or 8 N c. leak in ballast tank #2S N d. ballast tanks equalizing into tank 1S 5495: Extended cyclical variations in tensions will cause an anchor chain to break due to __________.
Y a. fatigue N b. corrosion N c. distortion N d. abrasion 6175: It is the responsibility of the Master or person in charge of a MODU to ensure that __________.
N a. the Muster List ("Station Bill") is posted in each compartment Y b. temporary personnel and visitors are advised of emergency stations N c. names of crew members are listed on the Muster List ("Station Bill") N d. no changes are made to the Muster List ("Station Bill") 6545: Flammable liquids should have what kind of label?
N a. Skull and crossbones N b. Yellow Y c. Red N d. White 6867: When must the Master or person in charge of a MODU log the position of load line marks in relation to the surface of the water in the logbook?
N a. Once a day N b. At the change of every watch N c. Only when in fresh or brackish water Y d. Prior to getting underway 7603: Initial stability refers to stability __________.
Y a. at small angles of inclination N b. when loaded with minimum deck load N c. when at transit draft N d. when GZ is zero 8327: When H2S has been encountered on a MODU, or is anticipated, monitoring devices must sound an alarm (which differs from the lower concentration alarm) or otherwise warn employees when concentration of H2S reaches or exceeds how many parts per million?
N a. 20 Y b. 50 N c. 100 N d. 200 8551: On offshore drilling units, each fire station is required to be fitted with at least one spanner and at least one __________.
N a. fire axe Y b. hose rack N c. sandbag N d. scupper 8715: Starboard ballast pump #1 on the DEEP DRILLER has failed. To deballast from tank C2SA using starboard ballast pump #2, it is necessary to open the manual valve and which motor driven valves?
Y a. 15, 34, 35, 36, 46, 48 N b. 16, 27, 32, 35, 36, 48 N c. 15, 33, 43, 48 N d. 14, 34, 35, 36, 46, 48 8893: AMVER is a system which provides __________.
N a. satellite communications N b. navigational information N c. weather information Y d. position reporting service 9463: The value of the righting arm at an angle of loll is __________.
N a. negative Y b. zero N c. positive N d. equal to GM 9541: When the height of the metacenter is the same as the height of the center of gravity of a vessel, the upright equilibrium position is __________.
N a. stable Y b. neutral N c. unstable N d. negative 9583: Each person on a MODU carrying immersion suits must wear the immersion suit in a boat drill, or participate in a drill which includes donning the suit and being instructed in its use at least once every __________.
Y a. month N b. 2 months N c. 3 months N d. 6 months 9604: Except in rare cases, it is impossible to extinguish a shipboard fire by __________.
N a. removing the oxygen Y b. removing the fuel N c. interrupting the chain reaction N d. removing the heat