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48: You are administering chest compressions during CPR. Where on the victim's body should the pressure be applied?
Y a. Lower half of the sternum N b. Tip of the sternum N c. Top half of the sternum N d. Left chest over the heart 99: Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 contains requirements pertaining to the discharge into the marine environment of __________.
N a. oil Y b. garbage N c. noxious liquid substances N d. None of the above 332: When using a high-velocity fog stream in a passageway, the possibility of a blow back must be guarded against. Blow back is most likely to occur when __________.
N a. pressure builds up in the nozzle which causes a surge of water Y b. the only opening in a passageway is the one from which the nozzle is being advanced N c. pressure in the fire hose drops below 100 psi N d. a bulkhead collapses due to heat and pressure 396: Deck foam systems, designed to protect cargo areas on tank vessels built after January 1, 1975, must have a supply of foam-producing material to operate the system at its designed rate of foam production for __________.
N a. 15 minutes without recharging Y b. 20 minutes without recharging N c. 25 minutes without recharging N d. 30 minutes without recharging 462: When the handle of an all-purpose nozzle is in the vertical position and without an applicator, the all-purpose nozzle will __________.
Y a. produce high-velocity fog N b. produce low-velocity fog N c. produce a straight stream N d. shut off the water 779: A bulk freighter 680 ft. in length, 60 ft. beam, with a waterplane coefficient of .84, is floating in salt water at a draft of 21'. How many long tons would it take to increase the mean draft by 1"?
N a. 64.3 tons N b. 69.6 tons Y c. 81.6 tons N d. 116 tons 822: When electrical equipment is involved in a fire, the stream of dry chemicals should be __________.
Y a. aimed at the source of the flames N b. fogged above the equipment N c. shot off a flat surface onto the flames N d. used to shield against electrical shock 838: A class C fire would be burning __________.
N a. fuel oil N b. wood N c. celluloid Y d. electrical insulation 880: A ship's forward draft is 22'-04" and its after draft is 23'-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 1035: The letter G, when sent with a complement, may be followed by __________.
N a. two numerals N b. two letters N c. three or four numerals Y d. four or five numerals 1243: What is TRUE about hoisting operations?
N a. Personnel may work beneath suspended loads, as long as they are alert and wear hard hats. N b. If a suspended load with no tag begins to spin, personnel should attempt to stop the spinning if the load is within reach. N c. If tag lines are used to control a suspended load, they should be secured to the deck. Y d. Personnel not involved in the hoisting operation should be kept clear of the transfer area. 1247: The BEST method of applying foam to a fire is to __________.
N a. spray directly on the base of the fire Y b. flow the foam down a nearby vertical surface N c. sweep the fire with the foam N d. spray directly on the surface of the fire 1421: The control lever for the mechanical disengaging apparatus in a lifeboat shall __________.
N a. be painted bright red N b. be secured to a permanent part of the lifeboat structure N c. have the area surrounding the lever painted white Y d. All of the above 1425: Which advantage does dry chemical have over carbon dioxide (CO2) in firefighting?
N a. Compatible with all foam agents N b. Cleaner Y c. More protective against re-flash N d. All of the above 1467: Your vessel has a forward draft of 26'-11" and an after draft of 29'-07". How many tons of cargo can be loaded before the vessel reaches a mean draft of 28'-06" if the TPI is 69?
N a. 204 tons Y b. 207 tons N c. 210 tons N d. 213 tons 1523: The term "oil" as used in the Oil Pollution Regulations means __________.
N a. fuel oil N b. sludge N c. oil refuse Y d. All of the above 1691: When anchoring a small sailing vessel in rough weather, the best anchor line would be composed of __________.
N a. chain-wire N b. chain-manila Y c. chain-nylon N d. all chain 1831: A slow and easy motion of a vessel in a seaway is an indication of a __________.
Y a. small GM N b. low center of gravity N c. stiff vessel N d. large GZ 1950: The lifesaving equipment on all vessels shall be __________.
N a. inspected weekly N b. stowed in locked compartments Y c. readily accessible N d. tested yearly 2206: Which action will NOT reduce heeling of a vessel when sailing on a tack?
N a. Heading up until your sails begin to luff N b. Easing sheets N c. Reefing sails Y d. Changing to larger sails 2328: Which of the flash points would indicate a grade D combustible liquid?
N a. 65°F Y b. 87°F N c. 155°F N d. 160°F 2332: The amount of LFG that may be loaded into a given tank is determined by __________.
N a. checking the loading sheet N b. loading to within 1 percent of outage N c. loading to within 10 percent of the safety relief valve setting Y d. filling to the maximum level indicated on the liquid level gauging device 2418: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 24'-07", AFT 25'-09"; and the KG is 23.2 feet. What is the righting moment when the vessel is inclined to 45°? (Use the reference material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
N a. 27,008 foot-tons N b. 29,778 foot-tons N c. 32,428 foot-tons Y d. 34,663 foot-tons 2438: Your vessel's drafts are FWD 20'-08", AFT 23'-00". Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts if 95 tons of cargo are loaded 76 feet forward of amidships.
Y a. FWD 21'-01", AFT 22'-11" N b. FWD 20'-09", AFT 22'-09" N c. FWD 20'-09", AFT 23'-01" N d. FWD 20'-08", AFT 23'-00" 2480: According to the Chemical Data Guide, what is NOT a recommended extinguishing agent for an ethyl chloride fire?
N a. CO2 Y b. Alcohol foam N c. Dry chemical N d. Water fog 2485: A drilling bit which is doughnut shaped to permit recovery of the center portion of the hole drilled is called a __________.
N a. diverter bit N b. hole reamer Y c. core bit N d. conventional bit 2493: 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-0066
N a. 1171.5 tons Y b. 1311.0 tons N c. 1503.0 tons N d. 1710.5 tons 2595: How can vessel personnel detect the operation of a SART in its vicinity?
Y a. A unique radar signal consisting of a blip code radiating outward from a SART's position along its line of bearing N b. A unique two tone "warbling" signal heard on VHF-FM Ch-70 N c. A unique two tone alarm signal heard upon the automatic unmuting of the 2182 kHz radiotelephone automatic watch receiver N d. The SART signal appears as a target which comes and goes; the effect of heavy swells on the SART 2742: A vessel with a small GM will __________.
N a. have a large amplitude of roll Y b. provide a comfortable ride for the crew and passengers N c. have drier decks in heavy weather N d. be likely to have cargo shift in heavy weather 2898: Painters on life floats shall be not less than __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. 20 feet in length N b. 30 feet in length N c. 70 feet in length Y d. 100 feet in length 3183: The order of importance in addressing damage control on a MODU is __________.
N a. control flooding, control fire, repair structural damage N b. restore vital services, control fire, control flooding N c. control fire, restore vital services, control flooding Y d. control fire, control flooding, repair structural damage 3259: Why is a warning sign displayed at the gangway or access point of a barge during cargo transfer?
N a. To keep visitors away from the barge N b. To prohibit smoking N c. To prohibit open lights Y d. All of the above 3412: Your vessel's existing draft is FWD 24'-08", AFT 25'-04". Using the Guidance Manual for Loading M.V. GRAND HAVEN, determine the new draft if 180 long tons are loaded in No. 23 hatch.
N a. FWD 24'-04 2/3", AFT 25'-10 3/4" Y b. FWD 24'-06 1/2", AFT 25'-08 2/3" N c. FWD 24'-08 1/4", AFT 25'-00 2/3" N d. FWD 24'-10 1/4", AFT 25'-00 1/4" 3528: 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-0137
N a. 271.2 ft N b. 288.8 ft Y c. 294.4 ft N d. 305.3 ft 3616: Which radiotelephone signal indicates receipt of a distress message?
Y a. Received mayday N b. Roger wilco N c. Seelonce N d. Mayday wilco 3687: While drilling loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), the DEEP DRILLER suffers an unexpected but slowly increasing port and aft inclination. The wind and waves are light. This inclination could have been caused by __________.
N a. the failure of mooring lines 2 and 3 N b. the drilling crew dumping the mud N c. the drill string breaking Y d. ballast tanks equalizing into tank 10P 3731: If the DEEP DRILLER is damaged, the unit is designed to avoid downflooding in wind speeds up to __________.
Y a. 50 knots N b. 70 knots N c. 90 knots N d. 100 knots 3909: Which statement is TRUE concerning the testing of the line-throwing appliance?
N a. It shall be fired at least once in every three months. Y b. A drill in its use shall be held once in every 3 months. N c. Drills shall be held quarterly and it shall be fired annually. N d. No drills are required. 3954: The float free link attached to a sea painter on an inflatable liferaft has a breaking strength of __________.
N a. 100-134 lbs for buoyant apparatus with a capacity of 10 persons or less N b. 200-268 lbs for buoyant apparatus with a capacity of 11 to 20 persons N c. 400-536 lbs for buoyant apparatus with a capacity of 21 persons or more Y d. All of the above 4073: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Transit). What are the new TM (transverse moments) if the entire contents of Salt Water Ballast Tanks 1P and 1S are discharged?
N a. -3,436 ft-tons Y b. 3,446 ft-tons N c. 3,594 ft-tons N d. 22,682 ft-tons 4136: If one hydraulic pump of an electro-hydraulic steering unit fails, the vessel's steering can be initially and best maintained by using the __________.
N a. trick wheel N b. accumulator Y c. standby pump N d. telemotor 4165: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #3 (Preparing to Drill). If all the liquid mud (see table 8) is dumped, what would be the new height of the transverse metacenter?
N a. 61.19 feet N b. 62.80 feet N c. 62.99 feet Y d. 62.94 feet 4213: While in ocean transit, the COASTAL DRILLER has a roll period of four seconds. What would be the largest angle each side of vertical that does not exceed the design limit of the legs?
N a. 6.3 degrees N b. 5.0 degrees N c. 3.5 degrees Y d. 2.0 degrees 4405: Leg penetration to depths which require pullout forces greater than that which can be supplied by the buoyancy of the hull may exist in __________.
N a. soft mud N b. sand N c. silt Y d. soft to firm clays 4583: The COASTAL DRILLER, elevated in 150 feet of water with 0 knots current, 10 foot waves, and wind speeds of 70 knots may continue drilling if the maximum leg reaction is less than __________.
N a. 5,940 kips N b. 6,020 kips Y c. 6,080 kips N d. 6,520 kips 4677: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). If the contents of #6 and #7 drill water tanks are discharged, what is the new height of the center of gravity corrected for transverse free surface effects?
N a. 47.49 feet N b. 49.16 feet Y c. 50.82 feet N d. 50.93 feet 5035: When would a jack-up drilling rig be considered "underway" under the International Rules of the Road?
Y a. When it is being towed to a new location N b. When it is elevated and taking on preload N c. When it is elevated and engaged in drilling N d. When it is moored to a dock in the shipyard 5092: You are scheduled to load 3200 tons of cargo, 45 tons of crew effects and stores and 259 tons of fuel. Use the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the vessel's mean draft in fresh water:
N a. 17'-00" Y b. 16'-09" N c. 16'-06" N d. 16'-04" 5506: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has drafts of: FWD 13'-05", AFT 21'-03". Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts if you ballast the forepeak with 88 tons of seawater.
N a. FWD 14'-01.8", AFT 20'-09.3" Y b. FWD 14'-02.4", AFT 20'-08.7" N c. FWD 14'-03.0", AFT 20'-08.1" N d. FWD 14'-03.6", AFT 20'-07.5" 5598: Fire dampers prevent the spread of fire by __________.
N a. direct contact N b. radiation Y c. convection N d. conduction 5644: You are operating an ocean-going vessel of 322 gross tons. If your vessel does NOT have an oily-water separator then she must have a fixed piping system to discharge oily ballast to a shore facility. This system must include __________.
N a. containment capacity for at least 5 gallons at the tank vents Y b. a means to stop each pump near the discharge outlet N c. at least two pumps that may be put in line N d. at least two outlets accessible from the weather deck 5735: Given the same water depth and mooring tension, the holding power of a 90 pound/foot chain mooring system in comparison to the holding power of a 19 pound/foot wire rope mooring line will be __________.
N a. weaker Y b. greater N c. equal N d. indeterminable 6685: On a MODU, when may a work vest be substituted for a required life preserver?
N a. To replace a damaged life preserver N b. For use during fire drills N c. For use during boat drills Y d. At no time 8165: The DEEP DRILLER, loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #2 (Ballast to Survival), suffers major damage which results in flooding in tank 1S. Your best countermeasure is to __________.
Y a. pump from 2S N b. pump from C1S N c. pump from 1S N d. counterflood in 10P 8217: What is the purpose of a striker plate?
N a. Provides surface for applying force on machinery Y b. Provides landing surface for the sounding bob N c. Absorbs machinery vibration N d. Prevents valve stem over-travel 8543: It is proposed to moor the DEEP DRILLER in 600 feet of water in a region in which the effective wind velocity could reach 80 knots, significant wave height could reach 30 feet, and the current could be 1.5 knots. If these conditions occurred at the same time from the bow, the environmental force due to the wind would be __________.
N a. 595 kips Y b. 475 kips N c. 425 kips N d. 300 kips 8861: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Transit). Weather conditions require ballasting to survival draft. Assume that upon arrival at 45 feet, port and starboard ballast tanks 2 and 9 will be full and that port and starboard ballast tanks 1, 3, and 8 will be slack. What would be the new value of the total longitudinal free surface moments (FSML)?
N a. 69,658 foot-tons Y b. 56,244 foot-tons N c. 42,830 foot-tons N d. 30,168 foot-tons 9611: A crew member reports that the high-pressure alarm light of a low-pressure CO2 fixed fire extinguishing system is illuminated. The most probable cause of this condition would be that __________.
N a. an air leak has developed in the tank Y b. the tank cooling system has malfunctioned N c. the pilot cylinder discharge valve is leaking N d. an excessive amount of insulation has been installed on the tank and piping 9661: In a fixed CO2 extinguishing system where provision is made for the release of CO2 by operation of a remote control, provision shall also be made for releasing the CO2 __________.
N a. from inside the engine room N b. from the bridge N c. from the cargo control station Y d. at the cylinder location 9681: What is the minimum period of time that the air supply for a self-contained breathing apparatus is required to last?
N a. 10 minutes N b. 15 minutes Y c. 30 minutes N d. 45 minutes