This is an interactive test. Read each question and select the proper answer by clicking on the appropriate answer. If a "Y" appears, your choice is correct. If a "N" appears, more study may be in order.
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 351: What is the meaning of the signal "G1325"?
N a. The GMT is 1325. N b. The latitude is 13°25'. N c. The zone time is 1325. Y d. The longitude is 13°25'. 447: According to the "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act", what is NOT required in the radiotelephone log?
N a. Distress and alarm signals transmitted or intercepted N b. Times of beginning and end of watch period Y c. Routine navigational traffic N d. Daily statement about the condition of the required radiotelephone equipment 552: When water pressure of 100 psi is used in conjunction with an inline proportioner for the production of the mechanical foam, a 5-gallon can of liquid foam will last __________.
Y a. 1-1/2 minutes N b. 2-1/2 minutes N c. 5 minutes N d. 15 minutes 659: A vessel carries three slack tanks of gasoline (SG .68). The vessel's displacement is 8,000 tons. Each tank is 50 ft. long and 20 ft. wide. What is the reduction in GM due to free surface with the vessel floating in sea water (SG 1.026)?
N a. .20 feet Y b. .24 feet N c. .28 feet N d. .30 feet 672: A foam-type portable fire extinguisher is most useful in fighting a fire in __________.
N a. generators Y b. oil drums N c. the bridge controls N d. combustible metals 798: A fire starts in a switchboard due to a short circuit. This is which class of fire?
N a. A N b. B Y c. C N d. D 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 820: The two points that act together to trim a ship are the __________.
N a. LCF and LCB Y b. LCG and LCB N c. metacenter and LCG N d. VCG and LCG 849: You are testing the external inflation bladder on an immersion suit and find it has a very slow leak. Which action should be taken?
N a. Replace the suit. N b. Replace the inflation bladder. Y c. Take it out of service and repair in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. N d. Some leakage should be expected and a topping off tube is provided; no other action is necessary. 901: A squeeze-grip type carbon dioxide portable fire extinguisher has been partially discharged. It should be __________.
N a. replaced in its proper location if weight loss is no more than 15% N b. replaced in its proper location if weight loss is no more than 25% Y c. labeled empty and recharged as soon as possible N d. labeled empty and replaced in its proper location regardless of weight 1148: Spontaneous combustion is most likely to occur in __________.
Y a. rags soaked in linseed oil N b. overloaded electrical circuits N c. dirty swabs and cleaning gear N d. partially loaded fuel tanks 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 1321: How should the lifeboat sea painter be rigged?
Y a. Secured to the inboard side of a forward thwart and led inboard of the falls N b. Spliced into the ring on the stem post N c. Secured by a toggle to the stem post and led outboard of the falls N d. Secured by a toggle around the outboard side of a forward thwart 1409: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the following drafts: FWD 08'-04", AFT 16'-08". 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-0037
N a. 1.91 feet N b. 2.09 feet N c. 2.21 feet Y d. 2.48 feet 1417: A vessel is "listed" when it is __________.
N a. down by the head N b. down by the stern Y c. inclined due to off-center weight N d. inclined due to wind 1452: First aid means __________.
N a. medical treatment of accident N b. setting of broken bones Y c. emergency treatment at the scene of the injury N d. dosage of medications 1562: Drinking salt water will __________.
N a. protect against heat camps N b. prevent seasickness N c. be safe if mixed with fresh water Y d. dehydrate you 1564: Which action is routinely performed at the annual servicing and inspection of a dry-chemical cartridge-operated portable fire extinguisher?
Y a. Insure the chemical is powdery. N b. Replace the cartridge. N c. Pressure test the discharge hose. N d. Test the pressure gauge for proper operation. 1599: All self-propelled vessels on an international voyage must be equipped with how many Emergency Position Indicating Radio beacons (EPIRB)?
Y a. One approved Category 1 EPIRB N b. Three approved Category 1 EPIRBs N c. One approved Class B EPIRB N d. Two approved Class B EPIRBs 1665: Which statement about stowing spare hose is TRUE?
Y a. Fold the hose so that the male coupling is about 4 feet from the female coupling, then roll it up. N b. Roll the hose starting at the female end. N c. Roll the hose starting at the male end. N d. Fold the hose into lengths about 6 feet long and then lash the folds together. 1725: The most effective treatment for warming a crew member suffering from hypothermia is __________.
N a. running or jumping to increase circulation N b. raising body temperature rapidly by placing hands and feet in hot water Y c. bundling the body in blankets to rewarm gradually N d. laying prone under heat lamps to rewarm rapidly 1744: Each hose used for transferring vapors must __________.
N a. have a design burst pressure of at least 25 psig N b. be capable of withstanding at least 2.0 psi vacuum without collapsing or constricting N c. be electrically continuous with a maximum resistance of ten thousand ohms Y d. All of the above 1788: Which channel is designated as the VHF follow-on communications channel and is required in all portable survival craft equipment?
N a. Channel 6 N b. Channel 13 Y c. Channel 16 N d. Channel 70 1826: Your vessel displaces 747 tons and measures 136'L by 34'B. You ship a large wave on the after deck. What is the reduction to GM due to free surface before the water drains overboard, if the after deck measures 56'L x 34'B and the weight of the water is 58.6 tons?
N a. 6.04 feet N b. 6.23 feet Y c. 6.51 feet N d. 6.76 feet 1878: The liquid mud tanks on your vessel measure 20'L by 18'B by 7'D. The vessel's displacement is 866 T and the specific gravity of the mud is 1.8. What is the reduction in GM due to 2 of these tanks being slack?
N a. 0.24 foot N b. 0.56 foot N c. 0.95 foot Y d. 1.12 feet 1900: The accumulation of dangerous fumes generated by the storage batteries is best prevented by __________.
N a. covering the batteries in a nonconducting, solid enclosure N b. mounting the batteries in a position as high as possible Y c. natural or mechanical ventilation N d. securing the batteries to vibration reducing mounting brackets 2137: Where would you find the FCC authorization for transmitting on your rig's EPIRB?
Y a. On the Ship Station License N b. On the side of the EPIRB transmitter N c. In the radio log N d. On the Certificate of Inspection 2181: To prevent the spread of fire by conduction you should __________.
N a. shut off all electrical power N b. close all openings to the area N c. remove combustibles from direct exposure Y d. cool the bulkheads around the fire 2249: A cargo of 40 tons is to be lifted with a boom located 40 feet from the ship's centerline. The ship's displacement including the suspended cargo is 8,000 tons and the GM is 2 feet with cargo suspended. What will the list of the vessel be with the cargo suspended?
N a. 4.9° N b. 5.2° Y c. 5.7° N d. 6.0° 2372: Use the material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book. If the KG is 23.0 feet, and the drafts are: FWD 15'-03", AFT 15'-09"; at what angle will the vessel lose positive stability?
N a. 57° N b. 72° N c. 81° Y d. 90° 2432: You are loading propanolamine and spill a small quantity on deck. According to the Chemical Data Guide, you would expect its odor to be __________.
N a. sweet N b. similar to turpentine Y c. fishy N d. similar to ammonia 2478: Depending on its concentration, which product(s) can be classified as either grade D or E?
N a. Sulfuric acid Y b. Formaldehyde solutions 37% to 50% N c. 1,1,1-trichloroethane N d. All of the above 2979: Which vessel is required to carry a Category I, 406 MHz EPIRB installed to automatically float free and activate? (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. A vessel operating exclusively on inland waters N b. A vessel limited to 20 miles offshore, which carries a radiotelephone on board Y c. A vessel operating on the high seas or beyond 3 miles from the coastline of the Great Lakes N d. A vessel limited to 100 miles offshore 3042: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid loading shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the LCG-FP of the liquid load. ST-0100
N a. 271.2 ft N b. 260.3 ft Y c. 251.9 ft N d. 247.2 ft 3069: Unless otherwise stated, the term "approved" applied to a vessel's equipment, means approved by the __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. Congress of the United States Y c. Commandant of the Coast Guard N d. Board of Fire Underwriters 3166: You are underway with a tow consisting of six barges containing hazardous chemicals. Which statement is FALSE concerning a cargo information card?
N a. It must be carried in the pilothouse, readily available for each chemical carried. Y b. It must be posted on the lead barge of the tow only. N c. It must be posted on each barge on the tow. N d. It contains information on procedure for spills or leaks. 3231: A lifeline must be connected to the liferaft __________.
N a. at the bow N b. at the stern N c. in the middle Y d. all around 3291: A semisubmersible with a displacement of 18,117.7 long tons and a KG of 52.0 feet discharges 200 long tons from a KG of 130 feet. To remain at draft, ballast is added at a height of 10 feet. What is the change in KG?
Y a. 1.32 feet downward N b. 1.32 feet upward N c. 0.87 foot downward N d. 0.87 foot upward 3368: Your tow includes a barge carrying chlorine. Which special requirements must be observed?
N a. The wing voids shall not be opened when underway. N b. You must post a deckhand to keep a special watch on this barge. Y c. A cargo information card for chlorine must be in the pilothouse. N d. All of the above 3708: If the patient vomits during mouth-to mouth resuscitation, the rescuer should FIRST __________.
N a. ignore it and continue mouth-to-mouth ventilation N b. pause for a moment until the patient appears quiet again, then resume ventilation mouth-to-mouth N c. switch to mouth-to-nose ventilation Y d. turn the patient's body to the side, sweep out the mouth and resume mouth-to-mouth ventilation 3755: To reduce mild fever the MOST useful drug is __________.
N a. bicarbonate of soda N b. paregoric Y c. aspirin N d. aromatic spirits of ammonia 3767: When whistle signals are used for launching lifeboats, one short blast means __________.
N a. "use the float-free method only" Y b. "lower all boats" N c. "raise all boats" N d. "drill is over, secure all boats" 3854: According to the regulations, the capacity of a liferaft is required to be marked __________.
N a. on the Muster List ("Station Bill") Y b. at the liferaft stowage location N c. on the Certificate of Inspection N d. in the Operations Manual 3888: CATEGORY I EPIRB's transmit on frequencies that are monitored by __________.
Y a. orbiting satellites in space N b. commercial radio stations N c. private, commercial, and military aircraft N d. Both A & C 3990: What is a FALSE statement concerning the line throwing appliance on a vessel?
N a. A drill on its use must be held once every three months. N b. The actual firing is at the discretion of the Master. Y c. The auxiliary line must be of a light color. N d. The auxiliary line must be at least 1500 feet long. 4219: 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 one day, and you will enter the winter zone after a total of eleven days. You will consume 33 tons of fuel, water, and stores per day. The hydrometer reading at the loading pier is 1.004, and the average TPI is 46. What is the minimum freeboard required at the start of the voyage? (Get Table Data)
N a. 85 inches Y b. 82 inches N c. 80 inches N d. 78 inches 4645: What is the change in the vertical moments (excluding free surface effects) for the COASTAL DRILLER if 2.0 feet of drill water is transferred from a full drill water tank #23 to an empty drill water tank #6?
N a. 253 foot-kips N b. 56 foot-kips Y c. -253 foot-kips N d. -411 foot-kips 4653: What is the increase in transverse free surface moments for the COASTAL DRILLER if 2.0 feet of drill water is transferred from a full drill water tank #23 to an empty drill water tank #6?
N a. 9,172 foot-kips Y b. 3,914 foot-kips N c. 2,109 foot-kips N d. 932 foot-kips 5522: Radiation spreads a fire by __________.
N a. transmitting the heat of a fire through the ship's metal Y b. transferring heat across an unobstructed space N c. burning liquids flowing into another space N d. heated gases flowing through ventilation systems 5681: The DEEP DRILLER may remain at operating draft instead of deballasting to survival draft when __________.
N a. critical motion limits have been exceeded N b. waves approach within two feet of the spider deck N c. the maximum wave height is greater than 64 feet Y d. winds are less than 70 knots 5721: Deficient oxygen content inside a chain locker can be detected with __________.
N a. litmus paper N b. combustible gas indicator N c. oxygen breathing apparatus Y d. oxygen indicator 5858: Your drafts are: FWD 23'-03", AFT 27'-01". Use the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the MT1.
N a. 1050 foot-tons N b. 1065 foot-tons N c. 1090 foot-tons Y d. 1130 foot-tons 6077: Operation of the valve control release on a fixed CO2 system must immediately __________.
N a. release CO2 to the protected space Y b. secure all mechanical ventilation in the protected space N c. sound the rig's general alarm signal for a fire N d. sound an alarm in the ballast control room 6673: Each emergency light on a MODU must be marked with __________.
Y a. the letter "E" N b. an arrow pointing to the nearest exit N c. a no-smoking symbol N d. the word "DANGER" 6721: Each hand portable, semi-portable and fixed fire extinguishing unit on a MODU must be tested and inspected at least once every __________.
N a. six weeks N b. six months Y c. twelve months N d. two years 7071: The sorting of accident victims according to the severity of their injuries is called __________.
N a. evaluation Y b. triage N c. surveying N d. prioritizing 7681: The effects of free surface on initial stability depend upon the dimensions of the surface of the free liquids and the __________.
N a. volume of liquid in the tank Y b. volume of displacement of the MODU N c. location of the tank in the MODU N d. height of the center of gravity of the MODU 8711: Starboard ballast pump #1 on the DEEP DRILLER has failed. If you want to deballast from the forward-starboard column using starboard pump #2, it is necessary to open valves __________.
Y a. 3, 34, 35, 36, 46, and 48 N b. 4, 34, 35, 36, 46, and 48 N c. 3, 34, 36, 46, and 48 N d. 4, 34, 36, 46, and 48 9315: Since electrical burn victims may be in shock, the FIRST medical response is to check for __________.
N a. indication of broken bones Y b. breathing and heartbeat N c. symptoms of concussion N d. bleeding injuries