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11: A patient in shock should NOT be placed in which position?
N a. On their side if unconscious N b. Head down and feet up, no injuries to face or head N c. Flat on their back with head and feet at the same level Y d. Arms above their head 231: The Coast Guard inspection required before a Certificate of Inspection can be issued is conducted________________.
N a. when deemed necessary by the Regional Inspection Center Y b. after you apply in writing to the nearest Officer in Charge of Marine Inspection (OCMI) N c. at random from a Coast Guard patrol boat N d. after a formal complaint is filed with the OCMI 333: Which statement is TRUE concerning life preservers (Type I personal flotation devices)?
N a. Buoyant vests may be substituted for life jackets. Y b. Life preservers are designed to turn an unconscious person's face clear of the water. N c. Life preservers must always be worn with the same side facing outwards to float properly. N d. Lightly stained or faded life jackets will fail in the water and should not be used. 383: The purpose of the tripping line on a sea anchor is to __________.
N a. aid in casting off N b. direct the drift of the vessel Y c. aid in its recovery N d. maintain maximum resistance to broaching 402: To lubricate the swivel or remove corrosion from a fire hose coupling, you should use __________.
N a. glycerine N b. graphite N c. kerosene Y d. fresh water and soap 414: A vessel in distress should send by radio telephone the two tone alarm signal followed immediately by the __________.
N a. distress position Y b. spoken words "Mayday, Mayday, Mayday" N c. ship's name N d. ship's call letters 416: Under the regulations for cargo vessels, which statement is TRUE concerning fireman's outfits?
N a. If a vessel carries two outfits, they may be stored in the same location. Y b. Each fireman's outfit shall contain a flame safety lamp of an approved type. N c. Each fireman's outfit shall contain a fresh-air breathing apparatus. N d. All of the above 427: Radio station logs involving communications during a disaster shall be kept by the station licensee for at least __________.
N a. 4 years from date of entry Y b. 3 years from date of entry N c. 2 years from date of entry N d. 1 year from date of entry 507: While underway, if you are required to have a radiotelephone, you must maintain a continuous listening watch on channel __________.
N a. 6 (156.3 MHz) N b. 12 (156.6 MHz) N c. 14 (156.7 MHz) Y d. 16 (156.8 MHz) 750: The center of flotation of a vessel is __________.
N a. the center of volume of the immersed portion of the vessel Y b. the center of gravity of the water plane N c. that point at which all the vertical downward forces of weight are considered to be concentrated N d. that point at which all the vertical upward forces of buoyancy are considered to be concentrated 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 1077: A vessel's KG is determined by __________.
N a. dividing the total longitudinal moment summation by displacement Y b. dividing the total vertical moment summation by displacement N c. multiplying the MT1 by the longitudinal moments N d. subtracting LCF from LCB 1083: On board small passenger vessels, fittings used in a gasoline supply line must be __________.
Y a. made of non-ferrous metal, and be a flare or non-bite flareless type N b. an interlocking type N c. a silver-soldered type N d. an asbestos covered type 1107: In the production of chemical foam by a continuous-type generator __________.
N a. the maximum water pressure to be used is 50 psi Y b. the speed of foam production is slower at lower water temperatures N c. each pound of foam powder produces about 800 gallons of chemical foam N d. fresh water only should be used 1115: When launching a lifeboat, the tricing pennants should be released __________.
N a. before the boat is lowered from the stowed position N b. as the boat-fall blocks break clear of the davit head Y c. before the boat is lowered from the embarkation level N d. after the boat is released into the water 1125: What is the best procedure for picking up a lifeboat at sea while utilizing the lifeboat's sea painter?
N a. Place the lifeboat ahead and to windward of your vessel with the wind about broad on the bow of your ship. Y b. Place the lifeboat ahead and to leeward of your ship with the wind about broad on the bow of your ship. N c. Place your ship to windward of the lifeboat with the wind on the quarter to allow your ship to drift down to the lifeboat. N d. Place the lifeboat ahead and to windward of your ship with the wind about broad on the quarter of your ship. 1331: A Certificate of Financial Responsibility attests that the vessel __________.
Y a. has financial backing to meet any liability resulting from the discharge of oil N b. has the minimum required amount of P & I and hull insurance N c. will assume the responsibility for any damage or loss to the shipper N d. has financial reserves to meet reasonable expected crew costs of an intended voyage 1336: A feature of an inflatable raft which helps keep people stationary in rough weather is __________.
N a. lashings on the floor of the raft for the passenger's feet N b. straps from the overhead Y c. lifelines on the inside of the raft N d. ridges in the floor of the raft 1399: How should longitude 116°24.3'W be written when preparing an AMVER report?
N a. 116°24.3W Y b. 11624W N c. 116.4W N d. 116W 1470: If your vessel has a list to port due to negative GM and off-center weight, the first corrective measure you should take is to __________.
N a. move port-side main-deck cargo to the starboard side Y b. fill the starboard double-bottom N c. pump water from the port double-bottom to the starboard double-bottom N d. pump water from the port double-bottom over the side 1776: Which type of vessel shall be required to have an emergency towing arrangement fitted at both ends?
N a. A 30,000 dwt ton oil barge N b. An 18,000 dwt ton tanker constructed in 1998 N c. A 5,000 dwt ton coastal tanker Y d. A 22,000 dwt ton tanker operated after Jan. 1, 1999 1801: Each ship having an inert gas system must have a portable instrument to measure concentrations of hydrocarbon vapor in inert atmospheres and also to measure __________.
N a. nitrogen Y b. oxygen N c. carbon dioxide N d. water vapor 1855: An offshore drilling unit is required to carry on board an operations manual approved by the __________.
Y a. Coast Guard N b. National Cargo Bureau N c. Minerals Management Service N d. builder 2007: The bottom of the mast rests on the __________.
N a. foot plate N b. sole plate N c. hounds Y d. mast step 2280: A vessel displaces 140,000 cubic feet of saltwater in a light condition. After loading 7500 tons of cargo and 200 tons of fuel, water and stores, she is "full and down". The vessel's light displacement is __________.
N a. 3000 tons N b. 3500 tons Y c. 4000 tons N d. 4500 tons 2384: Use the material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book. If the KG is 24.2 feet, and the drafts are: FWD 23'-04", AFT 24'-05"; at what angle will the vessel lose positive stability?
N a. 67° N b. 71° Y c. 75° N d. 79° 2427: What is the female section of a tool joint called?
N a. Stem N b. Pin Y c. Box N d. Stand 2497: In MODU drilling operations, the term tripping means __________.
N a. releasing the tongs from the drill pipe N b. welding hard metal to tool joints Y c. hoisting drill pipe out of and returning it to the wellbore N d. sliding a joint of drill pipe down to the pipe rack ramp 2823: A vessel heading ESE is on a course of __________.
Y a. 112.5° N b. 135.0° N c. 157.5° N d. 180.0° 2833: A vessel heading NE is on a course of __________.
N a. 022.5° Y b. 045.0° N c. 067.5° N d. 090.0° 2866: If a vessel is not equipped with an automatically-activated emergency lighting system, the vessel must be __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. operated only in daylight hours N b. provided with gasoline or kerosene lights N c. equipped with luminous tape markings on emergency equipment Y d. equipped with individual battery-powered lights 2920: You have loaded a deck cargo, and the vessel has assumed an 8° list due to negative GM. Your salt water drafts are: FWD 16'-02", AFT 16'-06". If you then load 1200 tons of cargo in the lower holds (VCG 12 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)
Y a. 2.0 feet N b. 2.6 feet N c. 3.0 feet N d. 3.4 feet 2921: A MODU is inclined at an angle of loll. In the absence of external forces, the righting arm (GZ) is __________.
N a. positive N b. negative Y c. zero N d. vertical 3018: Each life float on an inspected vessel shall be fitted and equipped with __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. a lifeline, a painter, and one paddle N b. a lifeline, a painter, and a water light N c. two paddles, a light, and a lifeline Y d. two paddles, a light, a lifeline, a painter and pendants 3330: A carbon dioxide fire extinguisher is required to be recharged if the weight loss exceeds what percentage of the weight of the charge? (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. One percent N b. Five percent N c. Seven percent Y d. Ten percent 3507: The lightweight longitudinal moments for the DEEP DRILLER are __________.
N a. 680,914 ft-long tons N b. 9,733 ft-long tons N c. -5,937 ft-long tons Y d. -6,716 ft-long tons 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 3819: If there are a number of survivors in the water after abandoning an OSV and no rescue craft are in sight, they should __________.
N a. tie themselves to the unit to avoid drifting with the current Y b. group to form a small circle of survivors 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. from a raft by lashing their life jackets together 3866: Each distress signal and self-activated smoke signal must be replaced not later than the marked date of expiration, or not more than how many months from the date of manufacture?
N a. 48 months Y b. 42 months N c. 36 months N d. 30 months 3900: The life jackets on all vessels shall be __________.
N a. inspected weekly N b. worn at all times Y c. readily available N d. tested yearly 3926: To keep injured survivors warm in the water after abandoning ship, they should __________.
Y a. be placed in the middle of a small circle formed by the other survivors in the water N b. float on their backs with their arms extended for maximum exposure to the air N c. remove their life preservers and hold on to the uninjured survivors N d. sip water at intervals of fifteen minutes 4123: The DEEP DRILLER is observed to be level at a draft of 60.0 feet. At the same time, the calculated load form shows the displacement to be 17,845 long tons, total longitudinal moments 51,466 foot-tons, and total transverse moments -10,000 foot-tons. What is the longitudinal location of the missing load?
N a. 40.45 feet N b. 0.62 feet N c. -0.61 feet Y d. -40.57 feet 4323: Guide tolerances during elevation of the jack-up rig will __________.
N a. reduce spud can bearing pressure Y b. keep the unit level and reduce overloading N c. reduce stresses on the hull N d. minimize the potential for punch-through 4334: What is the function of an air receiver in the compressed air system?
N a. Condenses moisture N b. Provides overpressure protection N c. Purifies the air Y d. Acts as an accumulator 4631: On the COASTAL DRILLER, in case the bilge discharge is oily, the bilge water should be discharged through the __________.
N a. overboard discharge N b. dump valves Y c. skimmer tank N d. sump valves 4691: The COASTAL DRILLER, with no list, is at a true mean draft of 10 feet and 10 inches. LM is 1,699,463 ft-kips. Using only tanks #1, #25, and #26, how many kips of drill water must be transferred to level the jack-up?
N a. Transfer 106.2 kips aft from #1 to #25 and #26 Y b. Transfer 53.1 kips each from #25 and #26 forward to #1 N c. Transfer 612 kips from #25 to #26 N d. Vessel is level; no need to transfer 5341: For stronger leg support when the COASTAL DRILLER is elevated, locate a set of horizontal leg braces as near as possible to the __________.
Y a. center of each lower hull guide N b. center of each upper hull guide N c. top of the jack house N d. bottom of the hull 5353: When preloading the COASTAL DRILLER, the maximum total weight shall not exceed __________.
Y a. 21,497 kips N b. 21,297 kips N c. 17,700 kips N d. 14,400 kips 5435: The COASTAL DRILLER is operating with a wave clearance of about 20 feet. The out-of-level alarm sounds and the unit is found to be inclined 0.5 degree bow down. The recommended course of action is to __________.
N a. prepare to take action in case inclination increases N b. jack the hull up on the bow leg Y c. jack the hull down on the aft two legs N d. transfer weight, such as drill water, toward the stern 5616: You are tending the lifeline of a man who entered a tank using a breathing apparatus. How many tugs on the lifeline indicate that the man should come out immediately?
N a. 1 N b. 2 N c. 3 Y d. 4 5913: If uniformly distributed in the cantilever pipe rack of the COASTAL DRILLER, how much pipe can be placed in the cantilever pipe rack area when the cantilever has been extended 40 feet aft of the transom?
N a. 630 kips N b. 609 kips Y c. 500 kips N d. 479 kips 6306: An inflatable liferaft is thrown into the water from a sinking vessel. What occurs automatically after the painter trips the CO2 bottles to inflate the raft?
Y a. The sea anchor deploys. N b. The floor inflates. N c. If upside down, the craft rights itself. N d. The painter detaches from the raft. 6801: Where must the 0mster or person in charge of a MODU record the date of each test of emergency lighting and power systems and the condition and performance of the equipment?
N a. On the Certificate of Inspection N b. On the Muster List ("Station Bill") N c. In the Operations Manual Y d. In either the official or unofficial log 6913: According to regulations, a Master or person in charge of a MODU is required to submit a report of a loss of life __________.
N a. only when it happens while underway N b. to the next of kin Y c. to the nearest Marine Safety or Marine Inspection Office N d. to the nearest coroner 7385: To assure safe boarding and launching of a davit-launched liferaft from a MODU, preparation should include __________.
N a. load testing the davit arm and the painter system Y b. removing any side protective rails and checking that the overside and surface level are clear N c. testing the spring loaded drum to assure it will retract the fall release hook N d. testing to assure that the required lamps are functioning properly 7387: Prior to boarding from a MODU, a davit-launched liferaft should be well ventilated of excess __________.
N a. hydrocarbon gas N b. carbon monoxide gas Y c. carbon dioxide gas N d. freon gas 7675: To calculate the free surface correction, it is necessary to divide the free-surface moments by the __________.
N a. total weight of liquid loads Y b. total displacement N c. lightweight N d. deadweight 8347: All diesel engines are classified as __________.
N a. four cycle Y b. compression ignition N c. vacuum ignition N d. external combustion 8977: The important stability parameter, KG, is defined as the __________.
N a. metacentric height N b. height of the metacenter above the keel N c. height of the center of buoyancy above the keel Y d. height of the center of gravity above the keel 9098: When a rescue vessel approaches a lifeboat in heavy seas, the person in charge of the lifeboat should __________.
N a. tie up to the rescue vessel N b. transfer only those personnel who are not seasick Y c. wait for calmer weather before transferring personnel N d. transfer all personnel immediately