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202: The lifeline which is part of a fireman's outfit must be __________.
N a. made of steel or bronze wire rope N b. corrosion resistant N c. not less than 50 feet in length Y d. All of the above 217: Which item do you NOT have to provide for the Coast Guard representative at the time of a stability test?
Y a. A stability letter. N b. Tank sounding tables and draft mark locations. N c. Capacity plans showing the vertical and longitudinal centers of gravity of stowage spaces and tanks. N d. General arrangement plans of decks; holds and inner bottoms. 241: The signal L1210 means the __________.
Y a. latitude is 12°10' N b. longitude is 12°10' N c. GMT is 1210 N d. zone time is 1210 256: What is the minimum number of fire pumps required on a cargo vessel of 2,000 GT?
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 324: The national distress, safety, and calling frequency is channel __________.
N a. 13 Y b. 16 N c. 18 N d. 22 357: The operator of a vessel's radiotelephone must hold at least a __________.
N a. third class radiotelegraph operator certificate Y b. restricted radiotelephone operator permit N c. general radiotelephone operator license N d. mates license 422: The all-purpose nozzle will produce a fog spray when you __________.
N a. pull the nozzle handle all the way back toward the operator Y b. pull the nozzle handle back to a position where the handle is perpendicular to the plane of the nozzle N c. push the nozzle handle forward as far as it will go N d. insert a fog applicator between the fire hose and nozzle 1179: Storage batteries on "T-Boats" must be located __________.
N a. in sight of the main engine(s) Y b. in a tray lined with suitable material that resists damage from the electrolyte N c. in locked closets with restricted ventilation N d. near the bilge to lower the center of gravity and improve stability 1351: While operating off the coast of Greece, a seaman is injured. What indicator should be in the preamble of a radio telegram asking for medical advice from a Greek station?
Y a. RADIO MEDICAL N b. DH MEDICO N c. MEDICO ELLAS N d. MAYDAY 1361: What is the minimum diameter allowed for bilge piping on small passenger vessels which are more than 65 feet in length?
N a. 1" Y b. 1-1/2" N c. 2" N d. 2-1/2" 1434: Halon fire extinguishers are NOT effective when used on which types of fires?
N a. Fires in electrical equipment N b. Flammable oils and greases N c. Class "A" fires in ordinary combustibles Y d. Materials containing their own oxygen 1571: A Halon 1301 cylinder is periodically tested for weight loss and pressure loss. It must be recharged if it has lost more than what minimum percentage of its weight?
N a. 3% Y b. 5% N c. 10% N d. 15% 1572: Your fishing vessel operates more than 25 miles from the coastline on the Great Lakes. Which distress signal is NOT required to be on board?
N a. 3 red parachute flares N b. 6 red hand flares Y c. 1 electric distress light N d. 3 orange smoke signals 1600: You are berthed at a cargo facility where you have just completed discharging a dangerous cargo. You must complete topside repairs involving hot work before sailing. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
N a. You can make repairs with permission of the facility owner since you are empty and the cargo is on the facility. N b. The repair area must be inspected by a marine surveyor to ensure that it can be done safely. N c. Hot work repairs at such a facility are prohibited. Y d. The Captain of the Port may give specific approval to make hot work repairs. 1734: Which procedure should be followed when individuals are rescued in cold climates and suffer from hypothermia?
N a. Give them brandy or other alcoholic stimulation to promote a return to an acceptable body temperature. Y b. Move them to a warm room to gradually raise their body temperature. N c. Keep them moving to stimulate circulation to raise their body temperature. N d. Warm them under an electric blanket to rapidly regain normal body temperature. 1771: The Sailing Plan, required by vessels participating in AMVER, should be sent __________.
N a. 24 hours prior to departure Y b. within a few hours before or after departure N c. 24 hours after departure N d. after the first position report 2055: What agency issues the Ship Station license for the VHF marine radio on a mobile offshore drilling unit?
N a. U.S. Coast Guard N b. Department of Transportation N c. Federal Broadcast Authority Y d. Federal Communications Commission 2246: What would be classified as grade "C" petroleum product?
N a. Reid vapor pressure of 14 psia, flash point of 60°F. N b. Reid vapor pressure of 7 psia, flash point of 85°F. Y c. Reid vapor pressure of 5 psia, flash point of 70°F. N d. Reid vapor pressure above 8 1/2 psia but less than 14 psia. 2286: What is the boiling point of carbon disulfide?
N a. 167°F Y b. 115°F N c. 111°F N d. 46°F 2325: 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-0058
N a. 395 tons N b. 530 tons N c. 750 tons Y d. 990 tons 2383: What is the minimum license requirement of a GMDSS Radio Operator?
N a. Holding the Marine Radio Operator Permit is a pre-requisite before the GMDSS Radio Operator Endorsement can be obtained. N b. Holding the General Radiotelephone Operator License with RADAR endorsement is sufficient. Y c. Holding a valid GMDSS Radio Operator License is sufficient. N d. Holding either the General Radiotelephone Operator License or the First or Second Class Radiotelegraph License with GMDSS Radio Maintainer's Endorsement is sufficient. 2469: According to the regulations, cargo pumprooms on tank vessels (constructed in 1965) handling grade C liquid cargo shall have power ventilation systems which can completely change the air in __________.
N a. 1 minute Y b. 3 minutes N c. 5 minutes N d. 10 minutes 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 2599: Oil fires are best extinguished by __________.
Y a. cutting off the supply of oxygen N b. removing the fuel N c. cooling below the ignition temperature N d. spraying with water 2620: According to the Chemical Data Guide, which extinguishing agent is NOT recommended for use on a retinol fire?
N a. Dry chemical N b. Foam N c. CO2 Y d. Water spray 2698: Using a sea anchor will __________.
Y a. reduce your drift rate N b. keep the liferaft from turning over N c. aid in recovering the liferaft N d. increase your visibility 2796: On small passenger vessels cooking and heating equipment __________.
N a. shall be suitable for marine use N b. may use liquefied petroleum gas N c. cannot use gasoline Y d. All of the above 2799: One of the principal dangers inherent in liquefied petroleum gas is __________.
N a. as it warms up it becomes heavier than air N b. the way it reacts with sea water N c. the strong odor it produces Y d. its low temperature causes frostbite or freezing 2813: A vessel heading WSW is on a course of __________.
N a. 202.5° N b. 225.0° Y c. 247.5° N d. 271.0° 2821: A vessel heading SE is on a course of __________.
N a. 112.5° Y b. 135.0° N c. 157.5° N d. 180.0° 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 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. 3244: A person may operate an air compressor in which of the following areas on board a tank barge?
N a. Pumproom Y b. Generator room N c. A space adjacent to a cargo tank N d. A space two meters from a cargo valve 3298: Assuming that the recommended hatch loading sequence is followed, how many long tons of iron ore may be loaded through hatches 2, 6, & 10, while using a single belt loader, to arrive at a desired mean keel draft of 27'-07"? (use the Guidance Manual for Loading M.V. GRAND HAVEN)
N a. 510 tons per hatch Y b. 530 tons per hatch N c. 590 tons per hatch N d. 610 tons per hatch 3305: The height of the transverse metacenter for a MODU is 62.44 feet. The height of the center of gravity is 56.10 feet, and the transverse free surface correction is 1.21 feet. What is the value of the metacentric height corrected for transverse free surface effects?
Y a. 5.13 feet N b. 6.34 feet N c. 8.76 feet N d. 12.10 feet 3325: A semisubmersible, with a TCG of 0.5 feet to port, displaces 20,000 long tons. Bulk, weighing 400 long tons, is discharged from P-tanks located 50 feet starboard of the centerline. What is the new TCG?
N a. 1.03 feet starboard of centerline N b. 0.53 foot starboard of centerline N c. 0.53 foot port of centerline Y d. 1.53 feet port of centerline 3345: When launching an inflatable liferaft, you should make sure that the operating cord is __________.
Y a. fastened to some substantial part of the vessel N b. not fastened to anything N c. secured to the hydrostatic release N d. fastened to the raft container 3479: 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 3818: To keep injured survivors warm in the water after abandoning an OSV, when no rescue craft is in sight, 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 jackets and hold on to uninjured survivors N d. sip seawater at intervals of fifteen minutes 4011: If you fail to notify the Coast Guard of an oil spill, you may be imprisoned up to __________.
N a. 1 year N b. 2 years N c. 3 years Y d. 5 years 4129: Under normal operating conditions, the rudder is hydraulically locked unless __________.
N a. the manual trick wheel is engaged for steering N b. the variable stroke pump is off stroke Y c. a rudder order is given by the control system N d. an electric power system failure occurs at the steering gear 4148: The action necessary to transfer the steering control from the wheelhouse to local control in order to use the steering gear room trick wheel, is to __________.
Y a. align the trick wheel to the rudder angle position N b. set the six-way control valve in the trick wheel position N c. open the power transfer switch before engaging the trick wheel N d. always place the rudder in the midship position to engage the trick wheel 4523: The capacity of the COASTAL DRILLER preload tanks is __________.
N a. 21,297.0 kips N b. 11,777.2 kips N c. 9,753.7 kips Y d. 8,708.0 kips 4725: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #3 (Rig Move). What would be the new sum of vertical moments for the liquid variables if the entire contents of tank #20 are transferred to tank #13?
N a. 2,365 ft-kips Y b. 2,244 ft-kips N c. 2,195 ft-kips N d. 170 ft-kips 5197: The DEEP DRILLER, at a draft of 60 feet, has VM of 942,120 ft-tons, and FSML of 36,235 ft-tons. What is the KGL?
N a. 52.0 feet N b. 53.0 feet Y c. 54.0 feet N d. 55.0 feet 5513: A link on an anchor chain should be replaced when wear or grinding of surface cracks has reduced the cross section area by __________.
N a. 4% N b. 6% N c. 8% Y d. 10% 5805: A permanent chain chasing system is used to __________.
N a. clean anchor chain as it's hauled in N b. recover anchors which have lost their buoys Y c. run and retrieve anchors N d. prepare anchor chain for inspection 5821: Why should you preload a mooring system above your precalculated operating mooring tensions?
Y a. This serves as a benchmark for increasing tensions in rough weather. N b. This allows you to determine existing bottom conditions. N c. This insures that the anchor cable is stretched out in a straight line. N d. This tests all the components of your mooring equipment. 5958: You are wearing a breathing apparatus inside a tank. How many tugs on the lifeline should you give to indicate that you are advancing?
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 6041: On offshore drilling units, the fire main system must have enough fire hydrants so that each accessible space may be sprayed with at least __________.
N a. one spray pattern Y b. two spray patterns N c. three spray patterns N d. four spray patterns 6049: While proceeding to a distress site, you hear the words "Seelonce mayday" on the radiotelephone. Which action should you take?
N a. Resume base course and speed as your assistance is no longer required. N b. Acknowledge receipt and advise your course, speed, and ETA. N c. Relay the original distress message as no other vessel has acknowledged it. Y d. Monitor the radiotelephone but do not transmit. 6093: On offshore drilling units where foam systems are installed on the heliport, the system must be able to discharge continuously for at least __________.
Y a. 5 minutes N b. 6 minutes N c. 8 minutes N d. 10 minutes 6177: Fires on a MODU must be reported to the Coast Guard if there is death, injury resulting in more than 72 hours incapacitation, or property damage in excess of __________.
N a. $ 5,000 N b. $10,000 Y c. $25,000 N d. $50,000 6761: Each distress signal and self-activated smoke signal must be replaced not later than the marked date of expiration, or, from the date of manufacture, not later than __________.
N a. 6 months N b. 12 months N c. 24 months Y d. 42 months 6831: After conducting an abandonment drill, the Master or person in charge of a MODU shall log __________.
Y a. the names of crew members who participated in the drill N b. the length of time that each motor propelled lifeboat was operated in the drill N c. the length of time the lifeboat was in the water N d. the time it took to lower the boat 7113: Fire extinguishers used on MODU's are numbered by size I through V, with I being __________.
N a. used for electrical fires only Y b. the smallest N c. the most accessible N d. the most effective 8283: When the alarm bell sounds on a positive-pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus, how long will reserve air supply last?
Y a. About 4-5 minutes N b. About 8-10 minutes N c. About 12-15 minutes N d. About 18-20 minutes 9335: The disadvantage of using CO2 is that the __________.
Y a. CO2 does not cool the fire N b. cylinders are regulated pressure vessels N c. C02 is not effective on class "B" fires N d. C02 is not effective on class "C" fires 9387: When should you use distress flares and rockets?
Y a. Only when there is a chance of their being seen by rescue vessels N b. At half-hour intervals N c. At one-hour intervals N d. Immediately upon abandoning the vessel 9547: A neutral equilibrium position for a vessel means that the metacenter is __________.
N a. lower than the keel Y b. at the same height as the center of gravity N c. exactly at midships N d. at the center of the waterplane area