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104: In the International Code of Signals, the code signal meaning "I require immediate assistance" is __________.
N a. AE Y b. CB N c. DX N d. CP 192: When two fire hose teams are attacking a fire they should __________.
N a. use different fire hose pressures N b. use fire hoses of different sizes Y c. not attack the fire from opposite sides N d. not wear protective clothing 242: You are in a tank wearing the self-contained breathing apparatus and you desire to return topside. How many tugs of the lifeline mean to take up the slack?
N a. One N b. Two Y c. Three N d. Four 341: The Master or other vessel representative must contact the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety Office within five days of a(n) __________.
Y a. grounding N b. injury which requires first aid N c. accident which requires $(SA)2500 of repairs N d. All of the above are correct. 470: A squeeze-grip type carbon-dioxide portable fire- extinguisher has been partially discharged. It should be __________.
N a. replaced in its proper location if weight loss is no more than 15% Y b. labeled empty and recharged as soon as possible N c. replaced in its proper location regardless of weight N d. replaced in its proper location if weight loss is no more than 25% 758: A fire is discovered in the forepeak of a vessel at sea. The wind is from ahead at 35 knots. You should __________.
N a. remain on course and hold speed Y b. change course and put the stern to the wind N c. change course to put the wind on either beam and increase speed N d. remain on course but slack the speed 1000: A vessel continually lists to one side and has a normal rolling period. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. The vessel has negative GM. N b. The center of gravity is on the centerline. N c. The list can be corrected by reducing KM. Y d. The vessel has asymmetrical weight distribution. 1157: When using the combustible gas indicator, a special filter for filtering the incoming sample must be used if the atmosphere being tested contains vapors of __________.
N a. sour crude Y b. leaded gasoline N c. CO2 N d. chlorine 1583: You are having a Coast Guard inspection. All carbon dioxide fire extinguishers aboard will be __________.
Y a. weighed N b. discharged and recharged N c. checked for pressure loss N d. sent ashore to an approved service facility 2053: What is the international calling and distress channel found on all VHF-FM equipped drilling rigs?
N a. Channel 1 N b. Channel 10 Y c. Channel 16 N d. Channel 68 2171: The approval period for a shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan expires after __________.
N a. two years N b. three years N c. four years Y d. five years 2232: Your vessel is sailing on a port tack when a sudden gust of wind heels the vessel sharply to starboard. Which action will reduce the heeling of the vessel?
N a. Attempt to sail the vessel closer to the wind N b. Ease the sheets to allow air flow to spill off the sail N c. Shift weight to the port side of the vessel Y d. Any of the above 2241: If the survival craft is not loaded to full capacity, the personnel should be __________.
N a. loaded more on the port side forward N b. loaded equally on both sides with more forward Y c. loaded equally on both sides with more aft N d. allowed to sit anywhere 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 2405: The heavy three-, four-, or six-sided length of pipe suspended from the swivel through the rotary table and connected to the topmost joint of drill pipe to turn the drill stem as the rotary table turns is called the __________.
N a. swivel N b. bail Y c. kelly N d. cock 2463: A heavy, thick-walled tube, usually steel, used between the drill pipe and the bit in the drill stem to weight the bit in order to improve its performance is called a __________.
N a. heavy-walled drill pipe N b. tool joint N c. down hole tool Y d. drill collar 2466: According to regulations, access to a cargo pumproom in a tank vessel carrying grades C or D liquid cargo shall be __________.
N a. from areas equipped with power ventilation N b. only from enclosed areas free from sources of vapor ignition Y c. from the open deck N d. from within the vessel 2498: Which product is volatile?
Y a. Benzene N b. Diesel fuel N c. Coal tar N d. Heavy industrial fuel oil 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 2655: Support of MODU side plating is provided primarily by transverse __________.
N a. beams N b. girders Y c. frames N d. bulkheads 2683: On a MODU, the deck stringer is the outboardmost deck __________.
Y a. plating N b. beam N c. stiffener N d. stanchion 2715: The certificate of inspection of a MODU will specify the __________.
Y a. number of licensed personnel required on board N b. maximum load line draft N c. maximum water depth for drilling N d. next date for an inclining experiment 2715: The certificate of inspection of a MODU will specify the __________.
Y a. number of licensed personnel required on board N b. maximum load line draft N c. maximum water depth for drilling N d. next date for an inclining experiment 2755: What repair or modification to a MODU would most likely require consulting the construction portfolio?
N a. Replacing watertight doors in quarters N b. Repair of drill pipe racks on deck Y c. Repair of leg-to-can connection on a jack-up N d. Replacing a service pump foundation 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 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 3153: The DEEP DRILLER, while loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), suffers severe damage to the port aft column below the waterline. You should pump from tank __________.
N a. C1S N b. 9S Y c. 10P N d. 2S 3277: When starting a long ocean tow at a displacement of 18,000 short tons and a KG of 70 feet, you dump 100 short tons of water which had a VCG of 88 feet. What is the new KG?
N a. 59.9 feet Y b. 69.9 feet N c. 79.9 feet N d. 89.9 feet 3390: Non-required lifesaving equipment carried as additional equipment aboard small passenger vessels __________.
N a. must be removed when carrying passengers Y b. must be approved by the Commandant N c. may be substituted for not more than 5% of the required lifejackets N d. may be carried regardless of approval or condition, if in excess of required lifesaving equipment 3456: When a sea anchor for a survival craft is properly rigged, it will __________.
N a. completely stop the survival craft from drifting Y b. help to prevent broaching N c. prevent the survival craft from pitching N d. prevent the survival craft from rolling 3471: Every fishing vessel required to have a general alarm system must test it __________.
N a. once every day that the vessel is operated N b. once every week that the vessel is operated N c. prior to operation of the vessel Y d. Both B and C 3588: For the purpose of training and drills, if reasonable and practicable, rescue boats on an OSV must be launched with their assigned crew __________.
N a. once a week Y b. once a month N c. once a year N d. twice a year 3600: How should the number "3" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?
Y a. TAY-RAH-TREE N b. BEES-SOH-THREE N c. NUM-ERL-THREE N d. TRIC-THREE 3627: The DEEP DRILLER is drilling on location at a 60 foot draft. Waves are approaching within 2 feet of the underside of the spider deck. You should __________.
Y a. suspend drilling operations and deballast to a 45 foot draft N b. continue drilling while ballasting to a 20 foot draft maximum air gap N c. deballast when the waves just begin to hit the underside of the spider deck N d. reduce tension on all anchor chains to increase draft 3823: What is the change in vertical moments for the DEEP DRILLER if 103.48 long tons of ballast is discharged from a full ballast tank 1P?
N a. 6,707 foot-tons decrease N b. 4,984 foot-tons decrease Y c. 1,914 foot-tons decrease N d. 155 foot-tons decrease 3852: The light on a personal flotation device on an OSV must be replaced __________.
N a. when the power source is replaced N b. each year after installation N c. every six months Y d. when it is no longer serviceable 4107: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #2 (Ballasting to Survival). What is the VCG of the added liquid if 100.76 long tons of ballast are added to Ballast Tank #8S?
N a. 1.35 feet N b. 6.95 feet N c. 8.30 feet Y d. 15.26 feet 4187: The DEEP DRILLER is drilling at 60 feet draft at a corrected KG of 54.0 feet. Ballast added or discharged to remain at a constant draft is at a VCG of 10 feet. How much non-liquid load would have to be removed from an average height of 130 feet above the keel to meet the maximum allowable KG at a draft of 60 feet for winds greater than 70 knots?
N a. 1283 long tons N b. 817 long tons N c. 679 long tons Y d. 302 long tons 4189: You are loading in the winter in Albany, N.Y., for a voyage to a port governed by the tropical load line mark. Which of the following statements is TRUE? (Hydrometer reading in Albany is 1.000)
N a. You may not exceed the winter load line mark when you finish loading except for the burnout to sea. Y b. The freshwater allowance and burnout to sea may be subtracted from the required freeboard in Albany. N c. You may calculate the burnout necessary to reach the tropical zone and load extra cargo to compensate. N d. You may load to the winter mark less the fresh water allowance if you will be at the tropical mark upon arrival in the tropical zone. 4215: A mat-type jack-up drilling unit is the best selection for __________.
Y a. soft mud bottoms N b. uneven bottoms N c. deep water N d. hard bottoms 4652: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has on board 3245 tons of cargo with an LCG-FP of 272.20 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-0166
Y a. LCG-FP 267.7 feet N b. LCG-FP 268.4 feet N c. LCG-FP 269.2 feet N d. LCG-FP 270.6 feet 4716: What is the purpose of tricing pendants?
N a. They have the same function as frapping lines. N b. They are safety lines for personnel inside the lifeboat. N c. They slow the descent of the lifeboat. Y d. They hold the lifeboat alongside the embarkation deck. 4781: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). While in field transit, the wind speeds are predicted to increase above 70 knots. What would be the change in KGL if the legs are lowered to the recommended value?
N a. 12.75 feet Y b. 13.65 feet N c. 59.30 feet N d. 60.50 feet 5321: While the COASTAL DRILLER is in transit at a draft of 10 feet 6 inches, a severe storm is predicted within 12 hours. VM are 541,257 ft-kips, FSML are 32,000 ft-kips and FSMT are 24,000 ft-kips. How much should the KGL be lowered to satisfy the maximum allowable KG criteria?
N a. 23.04 feet Y b. 1.96 feet N c. 0.62 foot N d. 0.00 feet 5373: While preloading, the COASTAL DRILLER has a total weight of 21,401 kips. The LM are 2,560,416 ft-kips, and the TM are -6,206 ft-kips. What is the port leg reaction?
N a. 7,099 kips N b. 7,134 kips N c. 7,151 kips Y d. 7,203 kips 5411: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #2 (Preload). What will be the LCG if the preload is dumped?
N a. 118.51 feet AFO Y b. 119.44 feet AFO N c. 120.62 feet AFO N d. 121.53 feet AFO 5653: On a semisubmersible drilling unit, decreasing riser tension increases __________.
N a. free surface moments N b. KM Y c. GM N d. KG 5701: The vessel motion that can significantly affect mooring line tensions on a MODU is __________.
N a. roll N b. yaw Y c. surge N d. pitch 5927: A fire main system must have enough fire hydrants so that each accessible space may be sprayed with __________.
N a. a low velocity spray applicator N b. a water spray or solid stream Y c. at least two spray patterns of water N d. at least 25 psi delivered pressure 6131: How many fireman's outfits are required on a MODU?
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 6455: Most drill ships and barges have a walled opening below the derrick, open to the water's surface and through which various drilling tools can pass down to the sea floor called a __________.
Y a. moon pool N b. spider deck opening N c. pontoon N d. keyway 6618: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has on board 6048 tons of cargo with an LCG-FP of 270.71 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-0193
Y a. LCG-FP 267.03 feet N b. LCG-FP 267.92 feet N c. LCG-FP 268.66 feet N d. LCG-FP 269.94 feet 6687: A MODU must have a self-contained breathing apparatus to be used as protection from gas leaking from a refrigeration unit. To meet this requirement, you may use __________.
N a. a gas mask certified by the Mine Safety and Health Administration Y b. the same self-contained breathing apparatus required with the fireman's outfit N c. an oxygen breathing apparatus, provided that the device has been inspected within three years N d. a portable ventilation system that will provide a complete change of air every three minutes 7025: A patient suffering from heat exhaustion should be___ __________.
Y a. moved to a cool room and told to lie down N b. kept standing and encouraged to walk slowly and continuously N c. given a glass of water and told to return to work after 15 minutes of rest N d. None of the above are correct 7131: A safety outlet is provided on the CO2 discharge piping to prevent __________.
N a. over pressurization of the space being flooded N b. rupture of cylinder due to temperature increase Y c. over pressurization of the CO2 discharge piping N d. flooding of a space where personnel are present 7631: At an angle of loll, the capsizing moment is __________.
N a. maximum N b. negative N c. positive Y d. zero 7682: One major disadvantage of a low-speed diesel as compared to a steam main-propulsion system is __________.
N a. the extra weight required for the diesel reduction gearing Y b. a minimum speed for the engines that limits the minimum speed of the vessel N c. the higher fuel consumption per SHP N d. the low efficiency of the system when a controllable pitch propeller is used 8073: A person who holds a foreign license can serve as the ballast control operator to meet manning requirements on a MODU on waters outside U.S. jurisdiction until the __________.
N a. MODU's contract is completed N b. Certificate of Inspection is renewed Y c. MODU returns to a U.S. port N d. Operations Manual is revised 8167: The DEEP DRILLER, loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #2 (Ballast to Survival), suffers major damage which results in flooding in tank 10S. Your best countermeasure is to __________.
N a. pump from 10S N b. pump from C3S Y c. pump from 9S N d. counterflood in 1P 9443: The magnitude of a moment is the product of the force and __________.
N a. time Y b. lever arm N c. displacement N d. angle of inclination