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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 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. 536: A fully loaded motor-propelled lifeboat must be capable of attaining a speed of at least __________.
N a. 3 knots in smooth water Y b. 6 knots in smooth water N c. 3 knots in rough water N d. 6 knots in rough water 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 689: After a person has been revived by artificial respiration, he should be __________.
N a. walked around until he is back to normal N b. given several shots of whiskey Y c. kept lying down and warm N d. allowed to do as he wishes 705: Your vessel is at a dock taking bunkers. If oil begins to flow out of a tank vent, what should you do FIRST?
N a. Open the intake valve to an adjacent tank. N b. Set out drip pans and sawdust and begin to mop up the spill. Y c. Signal the shore control point to shut down. N d. Close the valve on the tank vent line. 841: Blood flowing from a cut artery appears __________.
N a. dark red with a steady flow N b. bright red with a steady flow Y c. bright red and in spurts N d. dark red and in spurts 1039: On board small passenger vessels, fill lines and sounding pipes of gasoline tanks must extend directly __________.
Y a. to within one-half of their diameter from the bottom of the tank N b. To within one-half foot from the bottom of the tank N c. To the tank top N d. Midway between the top and bottom of the tank 1101: 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. 1273: In launching a covered lifeboat, what would safely lower the lifeboat from inside the lifeboat cabin?
N a. Frapping line N b. Tricing line N c. Rottmer release Y d. Winch remote control wire 1306: Water pockets on the underside of an inflatable liferaft are for __________.
N a. catching rain water Y b. stability N c. easy drainage N d. maneuverability 1414: What should be used to steer an open lifeboat if the rudder becomes lost or damaged?
N a. Sea anchor Y b. Steering oar N c. Spare rudder N d. Daggerboard 1554: The SS NORTHLAND is loaded to drafts: FWD 32'-04", AFT 34'-02". The KG is 31.5 feet. Use the salmon pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the angle of list if #6 starboard tank is fully loaded with 1624 tons of salt water ballast (VCG is 36.5 feet off the centerline).
N a. 3.4° N b. 4.7° Y c. 6.4° N d. 7.9° 1619: A conscious victim who has suffered a blow to the head has symptoms that indicate the possibility of concussion. If the patient feels no indication of neck or spine injury, recommended treatment would include __________.
N a. turning the victim's head to the side to keep his airway open N b. positioning the victim so the head is lower than the body N c. giving the victim water if he is thirsty, but no food Y d. elevating the head and shoulders slightly with a pillow 1672: Which of the following would be considered downflooding on a fishing vessel as defined in regulation?
Y a. Vessel heels until water enters a hatch. N b. Vessel in collision floods through a damaged area above the waterline. N c. Vessel takes on water due to the hatches being left open in heavy rain. N d. Vessel takes on water by the propeller shaft due to failure of the stern gland. 1858: A sailing vessel with the wind coming from 180° relative would be __________.
N a. close hauled on the port tack N b. close hauled on the starboard tack Y c. running before the wind N d. on a broad reach 2265: A right-handed propeller will cause the survival craft to __________.
N a. walk the stern to starboard in reverse Y b. walk the stern to port in reverse N c. run faster than a left-handed propeller N d. right itself if capsized 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 2453: A tool consisting of a handle and releasable chain used for turning pipe or fittings of a diameter larger than that which a pipe wrench would fit is called __________.
N a. breakout wrench N b. makeup tongs Y c. chain tongs N d. pipe spinner 2684: 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 4 and 5 flood, the vessel will sink if the permeability exceeds what percent?
N a. 22 Y b. 28 N c. 34 N d. 39 2728: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 14'-00", AFT 14'-08"; and the KG is 25.8 feet. Use the selected stability curves in the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the remaining righting arm at 30° inclination if the center of gravity is 1.5 feet off the centerline.
Y a. 0.6 foot N b. 1.3 feet N c. 1.9 feet N d. 2.9 feet 2849: A vessel would be referred to as "stiff" when the weight of the cargo is __________.
N a. evenly distributed vertically and the double bottoms are full N b. concentrated low and the double bottoms are empty Y c. concentrated low and the double bottoms are full N d. concentrated high and the double bottoms are empty 2868: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to bunker with drafts of FWD 14'-06", AFT 17'-00". After all bunkers are on board, soundings indicate the tonnages shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the free surface correction. ST-0085
N a. 0.52 foot N b. 0.70 foot Y c. 0.84 foot N d. 1.10 feet 3101: Adding the transverse free surface correction to the uncorrected height of the center of gravity of a MODU yields __________.
N a. FSCT N b. KG Y c. KGT N d. GMT 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 3300: How many portable fire extinguishers are required to be located inside the machinery space of a small passenger vessel?
Y a. None are required N b. One B-I, C-I N c. One B-II, C-II N d. One B-II 3360: The premixed foam agent in fixed and semiportable fire extinguishing systems should be replaced __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. every 12 months N b. every 18 months Y c. every 36 months N d. only when used 3440: How should the number "7" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?
Y a. SAY-TAY-SEVEN N b. SEE-ETA-SEVEN N c. NUM-BER-SEVEN N d. NEW-MER-AL-SEVEN 3455: A semisubmersible, 200 feet in length between draft marks with the LCF 10 feet aft of amidships, records the following drafts: Port Forward 74'-09"; Port Aft 78'-09"; Starboard Forward 69'-09"; and Starboard Aft 73'-09". What is the list?
N a. -1.0 foot N b. -2.5 feet Y c. -5.0 feet N d. -10.0 feet 3522: You are on a Mariner class cargo vessel. Your drafts are: FWD 21'-04", AFT 23'-04". You wish to increase the calculated GM of 4.8' to 5.8'. What tanks should you ballast? (Use the white pages in the Stability Data Reference Book.)
N a. Tanks: DB2, DB6 N b. Tanks: DB6, DT7 Y c. Tanks: DB4, DB7 N d. Tanks: DB2, DB5 3556: The normal equipment of every rescue boat shall include __________.
Y a. compass N b. one 50 meter line N c. one can opener N d. All of the above 3633: The KG of the DEEP DRILLER increases from 57 feet to 59 feet while drilling at a 60 foot draft during an ice storm. What action should be taken?
N a. Continue drilling operations while waiting for the ice to melt Y b. Reduce the deck load until you reach the allowable KG for draft N c. Notify the USCG that the rig is temporarily above the allowable KG N d. Deballast to reach the allowable KG 3850: Each personal flotation device light on an OSV that has a non-replaceable power source must be replaced __________.
N a. every six months after initial installation N b. every 12 months after initial installation N c. every 24 months after initial installation Y d. on or before the expiration date of the power source 3891: Which statement is TRUE concerning distress signals in a survival craft?
Y a. Hand held flares and orange smoke signals are required. N b. If hand-held rocket-propelled parachute flares are provided, they are the only distress signals required. N c. Two hand-held smoke signals shall be provided. N d. A Very pistol with twelve flares is required. 4082: A towing vessel is NOT required to be fitted with radar if it is ____________ .
Y a. used solely for assistance towing N b. under 65 feet in length N c. used exclusively on the Western Rivers N d. pushing ahead 4217: A mat-supported jack-up is best suited for drilling in locations with bottom conditions which are __________.
Y a. soft and level N b. firm and uneven N c. sloping N d. coral 4397: What maximum wind velocity is assumed when determining the limits of elevated service for the COASTAL DRILLER?
Y a. 100 knots N b. 70 knots N c. 50 knots N d. It varies with the Allowable Wind and Wave charts. 4503: The COASTAL DRILLER has a change of trim by the head of 2.0 feet. What is the change of draft at the forward draft marks?
N a. 0.66 feet N b. 1.00 feet Y c. 1.33 feet N d. 2.00 feet 4505: The height of the longitudinal metacenter of the COASTAL DRILLER at a displacement of 13,810 kips is __________.
N a. 256.51 feet Y b. 255.11 feet N c. 254.60 feet N d. 253.20 feet 4594: As shown, a frapping line is indicated by number __________. (D016SA )
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 4595: The COASTAL DRILLER, while drilling, has a total weight of 15,400 kips. The LCG is 120.00 feet AF0, and the TCG is -0.5 foot to port of the centerline. What is the starboard leg reaction?
N a. 4,956 kips N b. 5,063 kips Y c. 5,104 kips N d. 5,233 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 4748: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has on board 3885 tons of cargo with an LCG-FP of 278.45 feet. See the distribution of the cargo to be loaded. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final LCG-FP of the cargo. ST-0168
N a. LCG-FP 267.7 feet Y b. LCG-FP 268.4 feet N c. LCG-FP 269.2 feet N d. LCG-FP 270.6 feet 5455: What percentage of the breaking strength is the generally accepted safe operating load of an anchor cable?
N a. 10% N b. 25% Y c. 35% N d. 50% 5691: In a storm, the windward lines of a MODU's mooring system provide __________.
N a. a positive righting moment N b. an increase in KM N c. a negative restoring force Y d. a positive restoring force 5705: The design of a spring buoy helps __________.
N a. to retrieve the anchor Y b. to prevent chafing at the lower end of the pendant N c. to mark the rig's approach to the location N d. an anchor handling vessel back toward the rig 6415: While drilling ahead with 60 foot draft, the DEEP DRILLER encounters lost circulation and loses 460 barrels of 16 pounds per gallon mud to the hole. What is the resulting draft if no additional ballast is taken on?
N a. 57 feet N b. 58 feet Y c. 59 feet N d. 60 feet 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 6845: After conducting a boat drill on a mobile offshore drilling unit, what must the Master or person in charge enter in the in the logbook?
Y a. Any inoperative equipment and the corrective action taken N b. The name of the lifeboatman in charge of each lifeboat N c. The location of the vessel at the time of the drill N d. The time it took to lower the boat 6863: When are fore and aft draft readings required to be entered in the unofficial logbook of a MODU?
N a. Once a day N b. Once a week Y c. Prior to getting underway N d. Only when entering waters of different density 6901: In the event of a casualty to a MODU, who is responsible to make records available to the Coast Guard official authorized to investigate the casualty?
N a. Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection N b. The person who caused the casualty N c. The company man Y d. The owner 7351: The range of a SSB transmission is MOST affected by __________.
N a. atmospheric noise and radiated power Y b. the frequency band selected and time of day or night N c. interference and position of the moon N d. radiated power and nearness to shore 8115: When two ballast pumps used for deballasting a single tank start cavitating, you should __________.
N a. open all valves on the discharge side to permit improved flow N b. close the valve on the discharge side of the pump to re-acquire suction N c. close the valve on the suction side of the ballast pump to re-prime the pump Y d. shut down one pump 8125: While in transit, the DEEP DRILLER suffers flooding in the starboard pump room. Both starboard bilge pumps are inadequate to dewater the pump room. You may supplement the performance of the bilge pumps by using the __________.
N a. starboard saltwater service pump Y b. starboard drill water pump N c. starboard ballast pump N d. port ballast pump and crossover system 8332: What type of stern tube bearing has the least friction?
Y a. Oil-lubricated bearings N b. Lignum vitae N c. Hard rubber N d. Bronze bushings 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 8627: What is the shift in the longitudinal center of gravity if 200 short tons are discharged from 30 feet forward of amidships on a MODU with LCG 1.5 feet forward of amidships, and displacement 9,000 short tons?
N a. 0.62 foot aft Y b. 0.65 foot aft N c. 0.68 foot aft N d. 0.71 foot aft 8747: If a severe storm threatens the COASTAL DRILLER while elevated, the setback in the derrick should be lowered and placed in the pipe rack. Its weight should be accounted for as __________.
Y a. variable loads N b. drilling loads N c. environmental loads N d. fixed weight 8835: A jack-up with a calculated moment to change list one inch (MCL1") of 1,350 foot-kips intends to transfer drill water from a tank with a TCG of 82 feet to a tank with a TCG of 18 feet. How much weight should be transferred to change the draft on the port side from 11.0 to 11.5 feet?
N a. 67.5 kips N b. 81.0 kips N c. 126.6 kips Y d. 253.1 kips 9487: The geometric center of the underwater volume of a floating vessel is the center of __________.
N a. hydrodynamic forces N b. flotation N c. gravity Y d. buoyancy