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46: The required number and type of hand portable fire extinguishers to be carried in the vicinity of the radio room exit for a tank vessel on an international voyage is one __________.
N a. B-I N b. B-II N c. C-I Y d. C-II 119: What would be considered a vessel under the International Rules of the Road?
N a. A jack-up rig under tow N b. A semisubmersible drilling rig under tow N c. A semisubmersible drilling rig drifting after breaking a tow line Y d. All of the above 217: Which item do you NOT have to provide for the Coast Guard representative at the time of a stability test?
Y a. A stability letter. N b. Tank sounding tables and draft mark locations. N c. Capacity plans showing the vertical and longitudinal centers of gravity of stowage spaces and tanks. N d. General arrangement plans of decks; holds and inner bottoms. 278: What is a treatment for traumatic shock?
N a. Administer CPR. Y b. Administer fluids. N c. Open clothing to allow cooling of the body. N d. Keep the victim in a sitting position. 387: If your vessel is equipped with a radiotelephone, what must also be aboard?
N a. Certificate of Inspection N b. List of ship stations N c. Copy of ship to shore channels Y d. Radio station license 435: If an emergency pump control is used as the emergency shutdown on a tank vessel, it must __________.
N a. stop the flow of oil at the main deck manifold N b. prevent the oil from leaving the shore facility Y c. prevent the oil from siphoning through the pump N d. None of the above 742: An advantage of an ABC dry chemical over a carbon dioxide extinguisher is __________.
N a. lack of toxicity Y b. the multipurpose extinguishing ability N c. burn-back protection N d. cooling ability 755: While your vessel is taking on fuel you notice oil on the water around the vessel. What should you do FIRST?
Y a. Stop the fueling. N b. Notify the Coast Guard. N c. Notify the terminal superintendent. N d. Determine the source of the oil. 815: Applications for waivers of any requirements of the regulations for oil transfer operations must be submitted __________.
N a. the day before the operations N b. 5 days before the operations N c. 10 days before the operations Y d. 30 days before the operations 1188: The most effective way to apply a foam stream if the fire is on deck or is a running fire, is to direct the stream __________.
N a. onto the surface of the burning liquid Y b. ahead of the burning liquid and bounce it on the fire N c. at the base of the burning liquid in a sweeping motion N d. just above the surface of the burning liquid 1240: On open lifeboats, the purpose of the wire stretched between the davit heads is to __________.
N a. keep the movement of the davits at the same speed N b. keep the davits from slipping when they are in the stowed position N c. prevent vibration during lowering of the boat Y d. support the manropes 1459: Which data is NOT painted on the bow of a lifeboat?
N a. Number of persons allowed N b. Name of the vessel Y c. Weight of the boat N d. Port of registry 1572: Your fishing vessel operates more than 25 miles from the coastline on the Great Lakes. Which distress signal is NOT required to be on board?
N a. 3 red parachute flares N b. 6 red hand flares Y c. 1 electric distress light N d. 3 orange smoke signals 1613: Steering a motor lifeboat broadside to the sea could cause it to __________.
Y a. capsize N b. run smoother N c. run faster N d. sink 1731: Coast Guard Regulations permit which of the following systems to be used for fire prevention and the simultaneous inerting of cargo tanks on tank vessels?
Y a. An inert gas system N b. The deck foam system N c. The fire main system N d. A fixed water spray system 2136: A vessel's drafts are FWD 20'-08", AFT 20'-10". Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts if 195 tons of cargo are discharged 76 feet forward of amidships.
N a. FWD 19'-07", AFT 20'-10" Y b. FWD 19'-09", AFT 21'-01" N c. FWD 20'-00", AFT 21'-00" N d. FWD 20'-01", AFT 21'-05" 2354: Which documents are required by Part 80 of the FCC Rules for vessels on international voyages (other than the Great Lakes)?
N a. Appropriate Safety Convention Certificate N b. International list of ship call signs (ITU List VI) N c. List of Radiodetermination and Special Service Stations (ITU List VI) Y d. All of the above 2366: What type of vent is required on a barge transporting No. 6 fuel oil?
Y a. Gooseneck vents fitted with flame screens N b. Pressure-vacuum N c. Branch vent line N d. Vent header 2483: You are keeping the required garbage disposal records. The amount of garbage disposed must be stated in __________.
Y a. cubic meters N b. both cubic meters and cubic feet N c. both kilos and pounds N d. barrels of 55 gallon capacity 2562: How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 175-foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 4000 brake horsepower?
N a. 2 N b. 3 Y c. 4 N d. 5 2822: Survival craft required on a steel small passenger vessel operating in cold water must __________.
Y a. have sufficient capacity for all persons on board the vessel in ocean service. N b. have sufficient capacity for at least 50% of all persons on board for vessels in ocean service N c. be only inflatable liferafts N d. international orange in color only for vessels in lakes, bays and sounds service 2866: If a vessel is not equipped with an automatically-activated emergency lighting system, the vessel must be __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. operated only in daylight hours N b. provided with gasoline or kerosene lights N c. equipped with luminous tape markings on emergency equipment Y d. equipped with individual battery-powered lights 3304: If your passenger vessel has been issued a stability letter, it must be __________.
N a. filed in the ship's office N b. posted in a passenger area N c. posted adjacent to the Certificate of Inspection Y d. posted in the pilothouse 3326: The nozzle of a gasoline hose or can should be kept __________.
Y a. in contact with the fill opening to guard against static spark N b. from making contact with the fill opening to guard against static spark N c. in contact with the fill opening to allow proper venting N d. None of the above 3335: Inflatable liferafts are provided with a __________.
N a. jackknife N b. towing connection N c. lifeline Y d. All of the above 3399: Which sizes of fire extinguishers are considered to be semi-portable? (Uninspected vessel regulations)
N a. I, II, III, IV, and V N b. I, II, and III only N c. II, III, and IV only Y d. III, IV, and V only 3418: Your 600 GT vessel must carry a line-throwing appliance if it is certificated for __________.
N a. river service N b. Great Lakes service Y c. coastwise service N d. None of the above 3442: When hanging off drill pipe in emergency situations aboard a MODU, the preferred location of the drill bit is __________.
N a. on bottom with the full drill string in tension N b. one stand (approximately 93 feet) off bottom Y c. no deeper than the shoe of the last casing set N d. as close to the surface as possible 3473: In each inflatable rescue boat, what piece of equipment is provided to make quick, emergency, temporary repairs to a large hole in a raft?
N a. No equipment is provided. N b. Glue and rubber patches Y c. Several various-sized sealing clamps N d. Self-adhesive rubberized canvas patches 3488: Who should inspect and test an inflatable liferaft?
N a. The person in charge Y b. An approved servicing facility N c. Shipyard personnel N d. A certificated lifeboatman 3653: When a vessel signals her distress by means of a gun or other explosive signal, the firing should be at intervals of approximately __________.
N a. 10 minutes Y b. 1 minute N c. 1 hour N d. 3 minutes 3668: 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-0146
N a. 920 tons N b. 1120 tons N c. 1245 tons Y d. 1545 tons 3669: The free surface correction depends upon the dimensions of the surface of the free liquid and the __________.
N a. volume of liquid in the tank Y b. displacement of the vessel N c. location of the tank in the vessel N d. height of the center of gravity of the vessel 3694: When administering artificial respiration, it is MOST important to __________.
N a. monitor blood pressure Y b. clear airways N c. use the rhythmic pressure method N d. know all approved methods 3733: In the event of damage to the DEEP DRILLER which results in flooding to one of the lower-hull tanks, pump from __________.
N a. nearby damaged tanks Y b. nearby undamaged tanks containing ballast N c. tanks on the opposite corner N d. the opposite trim tank 3749: If a person gets something in his or her eye and you see that it is not embedded, you can __________.
N a. get them to rub their eye until the object is gone N b. remove it with a match or toothpick N c. remove it with a piece of dry sterile cotton Y d. remove it with a moist, cotton-tipped applicator 3800: If you have to jump in the water when abandoning ship, your legs should be __________.
N a. spread apart as far as possible N b. held as tightly against your chest as possible N c. in a kneeling position Y d. extended straight down and crossed at the ankles 4238: You are the operator of a 296 GRT uninspected towing vessel. Its construction was contracted for after August 27, 2003. In addition to the hand portable fire extinguishers, how much other fire extinguishing equipment are you required to have on board? (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
N a. Either an approved B-V semi-portable fire-extinguishing system or a fixed fire-extinguishing system Y b. Both an approved B-V semi-portable fire-extinguishing system and a fixed fire-extinguishing system N c. An approved water mist fire protection system and a fixed CO2 fire-extinguishing system N d. Both an approved B-V semi-portable fire-extinguishing system and an approved water mist fire protection system 4417: The COASTAL DRILLER, while in an ocean transit, experiences a single amplitude roll of 8 degrees. What is the minimum period of motion which does not exceed the design limits of the legs?
Y a. 10 seconds N b. 8 seconds N c. 6 seconds N d. 4 seconds 4471: A severe storm threatens the COASTAL DRILLER, and a decision is made to evacuate the unit. If practical, all non-essential personnel should be off the unit in advance of the storm's predicted arrival by __________.
N a. 12 hours N b. 24 hours N c. 36 hours Y d. 48 hours 4621: On the COASTAL DRILLER, the start/stop station for the bilge pumps is located __________.
N a. in the OIM's office N b. in the control house Y c. near the bilge pits N d. in the MCC 5053: Which shape shown would be displayed by a mobile offshore drilling unit that is being towed more than 200 meters astern of a towing vessel? (DIAGRAM 16 )
N a. A Y b. B N c. C N d. D 5121: What danger is presented if a waterspout passes over a MODU?
N a. Heavy rains could cause downflooding. N b. Visibility could be restricted by low clouds. N c. Large waves could cause structural damage. Y d. Personnel may be injured by loose deck gear blown by the wind. 5462: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to bunker with drafts of FWD 13'-10", AFT 16'-04". 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-0179
N a. 1.30 feet N b. 1.17 foot Y c. 1.01 foot N d. 0.91 foot 6115: If a mobile offshore drilling rig has four hand portable fire extinguishers that can be recharged by personnel on the unit, how many spare charges must be carried?
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 6637: Of the required ring life buoys for a MODU, how many must be equipped with a water light?
N a. 1 N b. 2 Y c. 4 N d. 8 6643: How many adult life jackets are required on board a MODU?
N a. Enough for 100 percent of the persons allowed on board N b. One for each work station and industrial work site N c. Enough for 150 percent of the persons allowed on board Y d. Both A & B above 6651: The factor of safety, based on the elastic limit of the material, for the forks used on power operated industrial trucks aboard a MODU must be at least __________.
N a. 2 to 1 Y b. 3 to 1 N c. 4 to 1 N d. 5 to 1 6943: A written report of casualty to a MODU shall be made __________.
N a. within 12 hours of the casualty N b. to the Commandant of the Coast Guard Y c. on Form CG 2692 N d. only if the damage exceeds $1,500 6945: Which record must be retained on board after a report of casualty to a mobile offshore drilling unit?
N a. Oil Record Book N b. Chart catalogs Y c. Personnel list N d. Hull report 6981: The emergency power system for the DEEP DRILLER should be placed in operation when the weather forecast predicts winds greater than 90 knots and when __________.
Y a. evacuating the unit N b. ballasting N c. deballasting N d. unexpected list and trim exist 7062: You are aboard a liferaft in a storm. What should you do with your Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon?
Y a. Bring it inside the liferaft and leave it on. N b. Bring it inside the liferaft and turn it off until the storm passes. N c. Leave it outside the liferaft and leave it on. N d. Leave it outside the liferaft but turn it off. 7655: In small angle stability, the metacentric height __________.
N a. is found in the hydrostatic tables for a level vessel N b. multiplied by the displacement yields the righting moment N c. is always positive Y d. is calculated by subtracting KG from KM 7845: When the bypass valve of a self-contained breathing device is opened, the air flows __________.
Y a. directly to the facepiece N b. directly to the air supply bottle N c. through the regulator N d. from the bottle into the atmosphere 8187: The maximum variable load for the COASTAL DRILLER while elevated in a severe storm is __________.
Y a. 2,381 kips N b. 3,381 kips N c. 7,099 kips N d. 21,297 kips 8763: After deploying the anchor, a permanent chain chaser is __________.
N a. removed from the anchor chain N b. connected to a buoy at the anchor Y c. stripped back to the rig and secured N d. connected to a buoy halfway down the chain 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 9241: The DEEP DRILLER, while loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #5, discharges 137.88 long tons. The resulting trim by the stern is 3 feet and list to port is 2 feet. What is the draft at the starboard forward draft mark?
Y a. 41 feet 6 inches N b. 42 feet 6 inches N c. 43 feet 6 inches N d. 44 feet 0 inches 9265: Oil well casing will fail when the external pressure exceeds the internal pressure by a differential equal to the casing's rated __________.
N a. tensile strength N b. hoop stress Y c. collapse pressure N d. burst pressure 9652: When pilot cylinder pressure is used as a means to release the CO2 from a fixed fire extinguishing system consisting of four storage cylinders, the number of pilot cylinders shall be at least __________.
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4