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30: Transverse stability calculations require the use of __________.
N a. hog or sag calculations or tables Y b. hydrostatic curves N c. general arrangement plans N d. cross-sectional views of the vessel 72: To disengage a survival craft suspended from the cable above the water, you must pull the safety pin and __________.
N a. pull the hook release handle Y b. pull the hook release handle and use the ratchet bar N c. use the ratchet bar and depress the retainer N d. pull the hook release handle and depress the retainer 149: A signal indicating zone time is preceded with the letter __________.
N a. L N b. N Y c. T N d. Z 227: The Emergency Position Indicating Radio beacon on a cargo vessel must be stowed __________.
N a. in an inside passageway N b. in an approved bracket N c. so that it is accessible from the bridge of the vessel Y d. so that it will float free if the vessel sinks 668: The midships house of your break bulk ship is constructed with an interior stair tower from the main deck to the bridge. Under what circumstances may the doors from each deck to the stair tower be kept open when underway?
N a. They are to be kept closed at all times. N b. They may be kept open if the ventilation or air conditioning system is shut down. Y c. They may be kept open if they can be automatically closed from the bridge. N d. They can be kept open if the Muster List ("Station Bill") has personnel designated to close them in case of fire. 732: Which statement(s) is(are) TRUE concerning the use of dry chemical extinguishers?
Y a. You should direct the spray at the base of the fire. N b. You should direct the spray directly into the fire. N c. You should direct the spray at a vertical bulkhead and allow it to flow over the fire. N d. All of the above 814: In the International Code of signals, a group of three letters indicates __________.
N a. urgency or an emergency N b. the vessel's national identity signal N c. a group from the general signal code Y d. a group from the medical signal code 860: A ship's forward draft is 22'-04" and its after draft is 24'-00". The draft amidships is 23'-04". This indicates a concentration of weight __________.
N a. at the bow N b. in the lower holds Y c. amidships N d. at the ends 900: All of the following can be determined by use of a stabilogauge EXCEPT __________.
N a. mean draft Y b. trim N c. displacement N d. deadweight 936: If your vessel is equipped with inflatable liferafts, how should they be maintained?
N a. Have your crew check them annually. N b. They do not need any maintenance. Y c. Have them sent ashore to an approved maintenance facility annually. N d. Have them serviced by the shipyard annually. 952: Which is the proper method of determining whether a portable CO2 fire extinguisher needs recharging?
N a. Check the tag to see when the extinguisher was last charged. N b. Release a small amount of CO2; if the CO2 discharges, the extinguisher is acceptable. Y c. Weigh the extinguisher and compare the weight against that stamped on the valve. N d. Recharge the extinguisher at least once each year. 1019: You are operating 10 miles offshore with three people aboard. What kind of survival craft must you carry?
N a. An inflatable liferaft with a coastal pack N b. A life float N c. An inflatable buoyant apparatus Y d. No survival craft is required. 1062: Weight is considered during the periodic required inspection and servicing of __________.
Y a. CO2 (carbon dioxide) fire extinguishers N b. foam fire extinguishers N c. water (stored pressure) fire extinguishers N d. All of the above 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 1172: What could result in an incorrect oxygen concentration reading on the oxygen indicator?
N a. Exposure to carbon dioxide for no more than 1 minute Y b. Exposure to carbon dioxide for more than 10 minutes N c. Exposure to a very low concentration of sulfur dioxide for no more than 2 minutes N d. None of the above 1200: What is TRUE concerning frapping lines?
Y a. They are used to steady a lifeboat when lowered. N b. They are normally attached to the davit span. N c. They are needed only on radial davits. N d. They are used to clear the puddings. 1385: An inflatable liferaft is hand-launched by __________.
N a. pulling a cord N b. cutting the wire restraining bands N c. removing the rubber packing strip Y d. throwing the entire container overboard 1567: Your vessel is carrying 84,000 barrels of oil for discharge. The cargo hoses have an inside diameter of 14 inches. When four hoses are connected to the manifold, the container around the manifold must hold a total of how many barrels?
N a. Three Y b. Four N c. Twelve N d. Sixteen 1578: You may not act as person-in-charge of oil transfer operations on more than one vessel at a time __________.
N a. under any circumstances Y b. unless authorized by the Captain of the Port N c. unless radio communication is set up between the vessels N d. unless the vessels are moored clear of all docks 1802: The component in an inert gas system used for cleaning the gas of solid and sulfur combustion products, while simultaneously cooling the inert gas, is called the __________.
N a. filter N b. cooler Y c. scrubber N d. purifier 2266: Which fire extinguishing agent can NOT be used on an ethylenediamine?
Y a. Water foam N b. Dry chemical powder N c. Water fog N d. Alcohol foam 2442: The international shore connection __________.
Y a. allows hook up of fire fighting water from shore facilities N b. satisfies pollution prevention requirements N c. allows emergency use of the fire main for deballasting N d. permits discharge of waste oil to shore facilities 2462: If a leak occurred while loading diethylenetriamine, the chemical data guide indicates you would smell an odor similar to __________.
Y a. ammonia N b. rotten eggs N c. gasoline N d. None of the above 2522: What best describes benzene?
N a. Clear colorless liquid with an acrid odor Y b. Clear colorless liquid with an aromatic odor N c. Brownish liquid, odorless N d. Brownish liquid, with an acrid odor 2853: What can be used to measure the percentage of oxygen inside a confined space?
N a. Flame safety lamp N b. Combustible gas indicator Y c. Oxygen indicator N d. H2S meter 2869: Mechanical gearing of deck machinery such as the windlass or towing engine should __________.
N a. be open to view so, if a foreign object gets in the gearing, the operator can immediately stop the machinery Y b. have a guard over the gearing N c. be painted a contrasting color from the base color in order to call attention to the gearing N d. not be operated if there is any crew within 10 feet of the machinery 2966: Each vessel shall be dry-docked or hauled out at intervals not to exceed 2 years if operated in salt water for a total of more than __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
Y a. 3 months in any 12 month period since it was last hauled out N b. 6 months in the 3 year period since it was last hauled out N c. 12 months in the 5 year period since it was last hauled out N d. whenever ownership or management changes 3054: Your sailing drafts are: FWD 22'-04", AFT 23'-06" and the GM is 3.2 feet. What will be the angle of list if #3 starboard double bottom (capacity 97 tons, VCG 2.5 feet and 23 feet off the centerline) is filled with saltwater? (Use the data in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
N a. Less than 1° Y b. 3° N c. 7° N d. 11° 3071: The free surface effects of a partially-full tank in a floating MODU increase with the __________.
Y a. surface area of the fluid in the tank N b. displacement volume of the MODU N c. draft of the MODU N d. height of the tank above the keel 3071: The free surface effects of a partially-full tank in a floating MODU increase with the __________.
Y a. surface area of the fluid in the tank N b. displacement volume of the MODU N c. draft of the MODU N d. height of the tank above the keel 3097: When retrieving the survival craft, the winch operator should stop the winch and check __________.
N a. that all personnel are seated in the craft Y b. that the cable has not jumped any grooves on the drum N c. which way the wind is blowing N d. the hydraulic fuel level before lifting 3314: Which device is required to be installed under the carburetor of a gasoline engine? (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. Box of sawdust Y b. Drip collector N c. Vent N d. Flame arrestor ONLY 3331: The stability which remains after a compartment is flooded is called __________.
N a. intact stability N b. initial stability N c. immersion stability Y d. damage stability 3567: What are the maximum vertical moments including free surface moments permitted on the DEEP DRILLER at a draft of 60 feet if the winds are greater than 70 knots?
Y a. 942,120 foot-tons N b. 946,271 foot-tons N c. 974,441 foot-tons N d. 1,059,885 foot-tons 3646: One of the signals, other than a distress signal, that can be used by a rescue boat to attract attention is a/an __________.
N a. red star shell Y b. searchlight N c. burning barrel N d. orange smoke signal 3652: Your vessel's existing draft is FWD 17'-04", AFT 18'-08". Using the Guidance Manual for Loading M.V. GRAND HAVEN, determine the new draft if 765 long tons are discharged from No. 7 hatch.
N a. FWD 15'-04 3/4", AFT 18'-04" Y b. FWD 15'-11 3/5", AFT 18'-11" N c. FWD 18'-08 2/5", AFT 18'-05" N d. FWD 18'-05 3/4", AFT 18'-10" 3853: Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require inflatable liferafts to be equipped with __________.
N a. a first aid kit N b. an instruction manual N c. a sea anchor Y d. All of the above 4003: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling). What would be the new sum of transverse moments for Fuel Oil if the entire contents of Tank 4P are transferred to Tank 4S?
N a. 995 foot-tons N b. 16,918 foot-tons N c. 17,713 foot-tons Y d. 34,381 foot-tons 4044: Convection spreads a fire by __________.
Y a. heated gases flowing through ventilation systems N b. the transfer of heat across an unobstructed space N c. burning liquids flowing into another space N d. transmitting the heat of a fire through the ship's metal 4158: Your vessel's existing draft is FWD 19'-02", AFT 20'-10". Using the Guidance Manual for Loading M.V. GRAND HAVEN, determine the new draft if 170 long tons are discharged from No. 8 hatch.
N a. FWD 19'-00.4", AFT 20'-08.6" Y b. FWD 18'-10.8", AFT 20'-10.4" N c. FWD 19'-03.4", AFT 20'-05.6" N d. FWD 19'-05.4", AFT 20'-03.4" 4211: The COASTAL DRILLER, while in normal transit, experiences a single amplitude roll of 6 degrees. What is the minimum roll period which does not exceed design limits of the legs?
N a. 10.5 seconds Y b. 8.0 seconds N c. 4.5 seconds N d. 1.0 second 4240: Both an approved B-V semi-portable fire-extinguishing system and a fixed fire-extinguishing system are required to protect the engine room on towing vessels whose construction was contracted for on or after __________. (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
N a. February 1, 2002 Y b. August 27, 2003 N c. April 29, 2004 N d. April 29, 2005 4242: A certificated lifeboatman assigned to command the lifeboat should __________.
N a. be the first individual to board the craft N b. drain the hydraulic pressure before lowering the craft Y c. have a list of the persons assigned to the lifeboat N d. All of the above 4243: The Cantilever Beam Load Chart for the COASTAL DRILLER shows the load limits in the hook, setback, conductor tension, and __________.
N a. wind loads N b. wave loads N c. pipe rack loads Y d. rotary loads 4269: Which statement about immersion suits is TRUE?
Y a. Prior to abandonment, the suit allows body movement such as walking, climbing a ladder and picking up small objects. N b. The immersion suit seals in body heat and provides protection against hypoglycemia for weeks. N c. The suit is flameproof and provides protection to the wearer while swimming through burning oil. N d. The wearer of the suit is severely restricted and requires 1.5 times more time to climb a ladder than without the suit. 4718: The Sailing Plan, required by vessels participating in AMVER, must be sent __________.
N a. prior to departure Y b. within a few hours before or after departure N c. within 12 hours of departure N d. within 24 hours of departure 5261: The DEEP DRILLER, loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), suffers major damage which results in flooding in tank C1P. Your best countermeasure is to __________.
Y a. pump from 2P N b. pump from C1P N c. counterflood in 1P N d. counterflood in 10S 5285: The DEEP DRILLER, loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #1 (Transit), suffers minor damage which results in flooding in tank 1P. You may pump from __________.
N a. 2P N b. C1P Y c. 1P N d. 10S 5467: What is an advantage of the 6x19 class of wire rope over the 6x37 class of wire rope of the same diameter?
N a. Greater holding power N b. Better fatigue life N c. Resistance to elongation Y d. Resistance to corrosion 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 5863: If a MODU under tow starts jumping on its tow line, the most appropriate action to alleviate the condition is to __________.
N a. change course N b. slow down N c. heave to Y d. adjust tow line length 5897: The type of shackle used in making up tow lines to a MODU should be __________.
N a. screw pin N b. chain N c. anchor Y d. safety 5925: When fire pumps are used for other than firefighting service, each pipe connecting the other service (except for branch lines used for deck washing) must have a __________.
N a. check valve installed in the line Y b. shut off valve at a manifold near the pump N c. quick disconnect union within ten feet of the pump N d. regulator in the line set at 125 psi 6543: Corrosive liquids and acids should have what kind of label?
N a. Skull and crossbones N b. Yellow N c. Red Y d. White 6633: For a MODU not on an international voyage, an approved substitute for an impulse projected rocket-type line throwing appliance is a __________.
N a. spring loaded line thrower N b. hand thrown buoyant line Y c. shoulder-type line throwing gun N d. heaving line 8047: An "on-load" release system on a survival craft means the cable can be released __________.
N a. only when the load is taken off the cable N b. only when there is a load on the cable N c. only when activated by the controls at the lowering station Y d. at any time 8621: What is the transverse shift in the center of gravity if 200 short tons are placed 10 feet to port of the centerline on a MODU with TCG 0.7 foot starboard of the centerline, and the displacement is 9,000 short tons?
N a. 0.03 foot N b. 0.20 foot Y c. 0.23 foot N d. 0.62 foot 8623: What is the new location of the transverse center of gravity if 200 short tons are placed 10 feet to port of the centerline on a MODU with TCG 0.7 foot starboard of the centerline, and displacement 9,000 short tons?
Y a. 0.47 foot starboard of centerline N b. 0.40 foot starboard of centerline N c. 0.23 foot port of centerline N d. 0.20 foot port of centerline 9375: After extinguishing a paint locker fire using the fixed CO2 system, the next action is to have the space __________.
N a. opened and burned material removed Y b. left closed with vents off until all boundaries are cool N c. checked for oxygen content N d. doused with water to prevent reflash 9465: When inclined to an angle of list, the value of the righting arm is __________.
N a. negative Y b. zero N c. positive N d. maximum