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28: The rescuer can best provide an airtight seal during mouth-to-mouth resuscitation by pinching the victim's nostrils and __________.
N a. cupping a hand around the patient's mouth N b. keeping the head elevated Y c. applying his mouth tightly over the victim's mouth N d. holding the jaw down firmly 47: What is used to test a tank for oxygen content?
N a. Combustible gas indicator N b. Vapor indicator N c. Atmosphere analyzer kit Y d. None of the above 199: You are on a supply run to an offshore drilling rig. On board is the cargo listed. What is the height above the main deck of the center of gravity of the cargo? ST-0004
N a. 3.6 feet Y b. 4.2 feet N c. 4.4 feet N d. 4.9 feet 249: Large quantities of gas in the shale shaker area may be an indication of __________.
N a. a break in the riser system N b. low formation pressure N c. a break in the drill string Y d. high formation pressure 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 382: A damaged "T-Boat" that is unable to meet the requirements of its Certificate of Inspection but is able to travel to a shipyard under its own power should __________.
Y a. make the trip only after obtaining a "Permit to Proceed to Another Port for Repair", Form CG-948 N b. get underway as soon as possible N c. hire a tug and pilot instead N d. request an Expiration Certificate if the vessel displays a tendency to sink 482: The high-velocity fog tip used with the all-purpose fire fighting nozzle should always be __________.
Y a. attached by a chain N b. coated with heavy grease to prevent corrosion N c. painted red for identity as emergency equipment N d. stored in the clip at each fire station 578: When fighting fires in spaces containing bottles of LPG (liquefied petroleum gas), you should __________.
N a. attempt to isolate the fire from the LPG Y b. cool the bottles or remove them from the fire area N c. see that the valves on all LPG bottles are closed N d. place insulating material over the bottles 733: Lifeboat hatchets should be __________.
N a. kept in a locker Y b. secured at each end of the boat with a lanyard N c. kept next to the boat coxswain N d. kept in the emergency locker on the ship and brought to the lifeboat when needed 818: A fire in a transformer terminal would be classified as class __________.
N a. A N b. B Y c. C N d. D 955: If another station sent you the signal "KG", he would be __________.
N a. telling you to stay clear N b. telling you he has flooded a hold Y c. asking you if you needed a tug N d. telling you he found an aircraft wreckage 1184: If an inflatable liferaft is to be released manually, where should the operating cord be attached before throwing the raft overboard?
N a. Do not attach the cord to anything but throw it overboard with the raft container. Y b. Attach the cord to a fixed object on the ship. N c. You should stand on the cord. N d. Attach the cord to the special pad eye on the "raft davit launcher". 1317: The most effective way of applying carbon dioxide from a portable extinguisher to a fire is by __________.
N a. forming a cloud cover over the flames Y b. directing the gas at the base of the flames in a slow sweeping motion N c. discharging the carbon dioxide into the heart of the flames N d. bouncing the discharge off an adjacent bulkhead just above the burning surface 1491: You are in a lifeboat when you sight the stars shown. You will be heading almost due north when you head for Polaris which is marked by what letter? (D006SA )
Y a. C N b. D N c. E N d. G 1518: You are approaching another vessel and see that she has the signal flag "J" hoisted. What should you do?
Y a. Keep well clear of the vessel because she is on fire and has dangerous cargo on board or she is leaking dangerous cargo. N b. Attempt to call the vessel on VHF radiotelephone because she is requesting to communicate. N c. Approach the vessel with caution because she is dragging her anchor. N d. Proceed on present course and speed since the vessel is requesting a tug. 1929: Which statement concerning homing signals in the GMDSS is FALSE?
N a. A homing signal provides a bearing for rescue personnel to follow to the signal's SOURCE. Y b. A homing signal is detected by the COSPAS-SARSAT satellites. N c. A homing signal cannot be detected by a GPS receiver. N d. A homing signal may be transmitted by equipment attached to the survival craft. 1940: Life jackets should be stowed in __________.
N a. survival craft N b. messrooms Y c. readily accessible locations N d. locked watertight containers 1992: A deep keel on a sailing vessel increases the_____________.
Y a. resistance to lateral movement N b. length-depth ratio resulting in a faster hull design N c. height of the center of gravity above the hull resulting in a more stable vessel N d. mast height to compensate for increased lateral resistance 2202: Which approved lifesaving device is required for each person on board a motor vessel carrying passengers?
N a. Buoyant cushion N b. Buoyant vest Y c. Life jacket N d. Ring life buoy 2257: The survival craft's engine is fueled with __________.
N a. kerosene N b. unleaded gasoline Y c. diesel oil N d. liquefied gas 2360: According to regulations, ethylene oxide shall be loaded at a temperature below __________.
N a. 90°F Y b. 70°F N c. 51°F N d. its flash point 2465: The element that supports the weight of the drill stem, allows the drill stem to rotate, and provides a pressure-tight seal and passageway for the drilling mud to be pumped down the inside of the drill stem is called the __________.
Y a. swivel N b. bail N c. kelly N d. cock 2500: According to the Chemical Data Guide, which extinguishing agent is NOT recommended for use in fighting an ethylamine fire?
N a. Alcohol foam N b. Carbon dioxide N c. Dry chemical Y d. Water fog 2596: Drinking salt water will __________.
Y a. dehydrate you N b. prevent seasickness N c. be safe if mixed with fresh water N d. protect against heat cramps 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 2661: When the longitudinal strength members of a MODU are continuous and closely spaced, the vessel is __________.
N a. transversely framed Y b. longitudinally framed N c. intermittently framed N d. web framed 2676: A safe fuel system must __________.
N a. prevent engine overheating N b. have proper air/gasoline fuel mixture ratio Y c. be liquid- and vapor-tight N d. supply sufficient air to the intake manifold 2707: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to sail with the load shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the available GM. ST-0078
N a. Available GM 3.8 ft N b. Available GM 3.6 ft N c. Available GM 3.3 ft Y d. Available GM 3.1 ft 2852: You are fighting a fire in a watertight compartment using hoses and river water. Stability may be reduced because of __________.
N a. progressive downflooding N b. reduction of water in the storage tanks Y c. increase in free surface which reduces the metacentric height N d. reduction of KG to the minimum allowable 3010: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to sail with the load shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the available GM. ST-0096
Y a. Available GM 4.07 ft N b. Available GM 4.60 ft N c. Available GM 4.69 ft N d. Available GM 4.81 ft 3069: Unless otherwise stated, the term "approved" applied to a vessel's equipment, means approved by the __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. Congress of the United States Y c. Commandant of the Coast Guard N d. Board of Fire Underwriters 3225: The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 18'-05", AFT 20'-11". Cargo was loaded and discharged as indicated. Use sheet 2 in the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts. ST-0114
Y a. FWD 18'-07", AFT 20'-11" N b. FWD 18'-09", AFT 20'-09" N c. FWD 18'-11", AFT 20'-07" N d. FWD 19'-01", AFT 20'-05" 3245: The SS AMERICAN MARINER will sail with the load shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts. ST-0115
Y a. FWD 25'-02", AFT 29'-10" N b. FWD 25'-06", AFT 29'-06" N c. FWD 27'-10", AFT 26'-02" N d. FWD 29'-11", AFT 25'-04" 3444: The nautical term "lee shore" refers to the __________.
Y a. shore on the lee side of the vessel N b. shore that is in the lee N c. western shore of the Lesser Antilles N d. shore in a harbor of refuge 3495: The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 17'-10", AFT 19'-06". Cargo was loaded and discharged as indicated. Use sheet 2 in the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts. ST-0134
N a. FWD 16'-10", AFT 21'-02" N b. FWD 17'-00", AFT 21'-00" N c. FWD 17'-02", AFT 20'-10" Y d. FWD 17'-04", AFT 20'-08" 3573: The DEEP DRILLER in transit is level at 23.0 feet draft. Strong winds are blowing from the starboard. A careful load form calculation determines that the TCG is 2.0 feet to starboard. What is the value of the wind heeling moment?
N a. 4,339 foot-long tons Y b. 26,033 foot-long tons N c. 39,050 foot-long tons N d. 78,099 foot-long tons 3645: Signaling devices which are required on inflatable liferafts include __________.
N a. a rocket shoulder rifle N b. an oil lantern Y c. red flares N d. an air horn 3654: You are communicating on the radiotelephone using plain English. Which procedural word (proword) indicates that you have received another vessel's transmission?
N a. Out N b. Over Y c. Roger N d. Wilco 3701: While loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #5 (Survival), an estimated 250 long tons of snow and ice accumulates on the DEEP DRILLER at an estimated height of 127 feet. Assuming no corrective ballasting, what is the rise in the height of the center of gravity corrected for longitudinal free surface effects?
N a. 2.62 feet N b. 2.20 feet Y c. 1.03 feet N d. 0.71 foot 3741: Because of the presence of 75 knot winds, the DEEP DRILLER is at survival draft. KGT is 3.24 feet less than the maximum allowed. What is the value of GMT?
Y a. 5.32 feet N b. 5.17 feet N c. 3.39 feet N d. 3.24 feet 3842: You must ensure that lifesaving equipment is __________.
N a. locked up Y b. readily accessible for use N c. inaccessible to passengers N d. on the topmost deck of the vessel at all times 3861: Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require that life jackets shall be __________.
N a. provided for each person onboard N b. provided for all personnel of watch N c. readily accessible to persons in the engine room Y d. All of the above 3960: A rigid lifesaving device designed to support survivors in the water is a __________.
N a. rigid liferaft Y b. life float N c. inflatable liferaft N d. survival capsule 4191: The DEEP DRILLER is planning to operate while loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #3 ( Preparing to Drill). What is the margin between KGT and maximum allowable KG?
N a. 0.66 foot N b. 2.58 feet Y c. 5.24 feet N d. 7.87 feet 4252: Which statement about immersion suits is TRUE?
N a. The suit's oil resistance is such that it will be serviceable and be usable after exposure to gasoline or mineral spirits without needing to be specially treated. N b. The suit seals in body heat and provides protection against hypothermia indefinitely. N c. The suit is flameproof and provides protection to the wearer while swimming through burning oil. Y d. The suit must, without assistance, turn an unconscious person's mouth clear of the water within 5 seconds. 4447: When a helicopter is lifting personnel from a survival craft, the other individuals in the craft should __________.
N a. enter the water in case the person being lifted slips from the sling N b. stand on the outside of the craft to assist the person being lifted N c. remove their life preservers to prepare for their transfer to the helicopter Y d. remain seated inside the craft to provide body weight for stability 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" 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 5233: During counterflooding to correct a severe list or trim aggravated by an off-center load, a MODU suddenly takes a list or trim to the opposite side. You should __________.
N a. continue counterflooding in the same direction N b. continue counterflooding, but in the opposite direction Y c. immediately stop counterflooding N d. deballast from the low side 5537: Why should you soak an anchor?
Y a. It can prevent the anchor from slipping during pretensioning. N b. It will lubricate all the moving parts of a stock anchor. N c. It will increase the maximum breaking strength of the anchor chain. N d. It will make it easier to disassemble the anchor for repair. 5786: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to sail with the load shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the available GM. ST-0185
N a. Available GM 2.8 ft N b. Available GM 3.2 ft N c. Available GM 3.5 ft Y d. Available GM 3.8 ft 6247: Repair of structures on a MODU in the vicinity of liquid mud handling areas presents what possible hazard?
N a. Toxic gasses may be present. Y b. Flammable gasses may be present. N c. Liquid muds may flood adjoining spaces. N d. An oxygen-deficient atmosphere may be present. 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 6503: If, during helicopter refueling operations, fuel is spilled on clothing, the person should first __________.
N a. see the medic immediately N b. spray himself with foam or CO2 N c. complete his task and then see the medic Y d. remove the clothing and wash 6605: All fire hoses on mobile offshore drilling units must be tested to a pressure of at least __________.
N a. 100 psi Y b. 110 psi N c. 120 psi N d. 130 psi 7071: The sorting of accident victims according to the severity of their injuries is called __________.
N a. evaluation Y b. triage N c. surveying N d. prioritizing 8157: A moment of 300 ft-tons is created by a force of 15,000 tons. What is the moment arm?
N a. 50.00 feet N b. 25.00 feet N c. 0.04 foot Y d. 0.02 foot 8313: The worst atmospheric condition for dispersion of H2S is __________.
N a. heavy rain N b. gusty winds with rain Y c. nearly calm, clear nights or early morning N d. full sun with high winds 8537: The full period of motion of the DEEP DRILLER while in transit is 7 seconds and the maximum pitch angle as seen on the inclinometers is 7°. From the standpoint of critical motion, the motion is __________.
N a. satisfactory, keep the unit at transit draft N b. satisfactory, put the unit in standby Y c. unsatisfactory, ballast to survival draft N d. unsatisfactory, place unit in standby 9503: Stability is determined principally by the location of two points in a vessel: the center of buoyancy and the __________.
N a. metacenter N b. geometric center of the waterplane area Y c. center of gravity N d. center of flotation