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35: Which statement is TRUE of a gasoline spill?
Y a. It is visible for a shorter time than a fuel oil spill. N b. It is not covered by the pollution laws. N c. It does little harm to marine life. N d. It will sink more rapidly than crude oil. 114: If you are in urgent need of a helicopter, which signal code should you send?
Y a. BR N b. BS N c. BT1 N d. BZ 376: Valves on steam-smothering lines to cargo tanks shall be set with __________.
N a. the master control valve shut and valves to individual cargo tanks shut N b. the master control valve open and valves to individual cargo tanks shut Y c. the master control valve shut and valves to individual cargo tanks open N d. all valves open 389: On a vessel of 9,000 tons displacement, compute the reduction in metacentric height due to free surface in a hold having free water on the tank tops. The hold is 20 feet long and 30 feet wide. The reduction in metacentric height is __________.
N a. .09 feet N b. .12 feet Y c. .14 feet N d. .16 feet 528: 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 658: The ventilation system of your ship has fire dampers restrained by fusible links. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. A fusible link will automatically open after a fire is extinguished and reset the damper. N b. Fusible links must be replaced at every inspection for certification. N c. Fusible links are tested by applying a source of heat to them. Y d. Fusible links must be replaced if a damper is activated. 693: You are operating a fire hose with an applicator attached. If you put the handle of the nozzle in the vertical position you will __________.
N a. produce high-velocity fog Y b. produce low-velocity fog N c. produce a straight stream N d. shut off the water 711: When administering artificial respiration to an adult, the breathing cycle should be repeated about __________.
Y a. 12 to 15 times per minute N b. 18 to 20 times per minute N c. 20 to 25 times per minute N d. as fast as possible 957: An engine compartment gasoline fire requires which type of extinguisher?
N a. Carbon dioxide N b. Dry chemical N c. Foam Y d. All of the above 984: The lifesaving signal indicated by a horizontal motion of a white light or white flare means __________.
N a. "Landing here highly dangerous" N b. "Negative" N c. "Avast hauling" Y d. All of the above 1270: The most common type of davit found on merchant vessels today is the __________.
N a. radial N b. sheath-screw Y c. gravity N d. quadrantal 1299: In reviving a person who has been overcome by gas fumes, what would you AVOID doing?
Y a. Giving stimulants N b. Prompt removal of the patient from the suffocating atmosphere N c. Applying artificial respiration and massage N d. Keeping the patient warm and comfortable 1350: 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-0036
N a. 2.45 feet N b. 1.95 feet Y c. 1.05 feet N d. 0.90 foot 1413: Your vessel is damaged, and there is no list or trim. The rolling period is short. The freeboard before the damage was 12'02" (3.7 meters). It is now reduced to 3'00"(1 meter). Which action would you take FIRST?
N a. Press up a slack centerline double bottom tank Y b. Pump out an amidships centerline ballast tank N c. Transfer ballast from the peak tanks to an amidships centerline tank N d. Pump out the marine potable tank located on the starboard side amidships 1435: After the initial cleaning of flue gas in an inert gas system the gas is passed through what device for final cleaning?
N a. Scrubber Y b. Demister N c. Deck water seal N d. Final filter 1701: Movement of liquid in a tank when a vessel inclines causes an increase in __________.
N a. righting arm N b. metacentric height N c. height of the uncorrected KG Y d. natural rolling period 1789: How long must GMDSS Radio Logs be retained onboard the ship in original form?
Y a. 30 days N b. 3 months N c. 6 months N d. 1 year 1882: A sailing vessel with the wind coming from 260° relative would be __________.
N a. on a close reach Y b. on a broad reach N c. on a starboard tack N d. running before the wind 1983: What is required in addition to the heat, fuel, and oxygen of the fire triangle to have a fire?
N a. Electricity Y b. Chain reaction N c. Pressure N d. Smoke 1991: It is the responsibility of the person in charge to __________.
N a. revise the operating manual when rig personnel change Y b. be fully aware of the provisions in the operating manual N c. maintain the rig's construction portfolio N d. All of the above 2088: If the OCMI has NOT granted an extension, free-fall lifeboats must be lowered into the water and launched with the assigned crew at least once every __________.
N a. 3 months Y b. 6 months N c. year N d. 2 years 2092: According to regulations, cargo pumps in tank vessels carrying grade A, B, C, or D liquid cargo, shall be isolated from sources of vapor ignition by __________. (vessel constructed 1970)
N a. cofferdams N b. general cargo spaces N c. passageways or living quarters Y d. gastight bulkheads 2212: In order to maintain speed while changing course from a close reach to a broad reach, the sails should be __________.
N a. lowered N b. reefed N c. hauled in Y d. eased out 2330: What is the purpose of a centerboard when sailing on a tack?
N a. To reduce heeling of the vessel N b. To add weight stability Y c. To reduce side slip of the vessel N d. To prevent the vessel from jibing 2350: What is NOT required of the cargo tank venting on a tank barge carrying grade A liquids?
N a. Each cargo tank must have a vent. N b. A vent header must be fitted with a pressure-vacuum valve. Y c. The diameter of the vent must be greater than 4 inches in diameter. N d. The vent must extend to a reasonable height above the weather deck. 2361: What are the conditions, under GMDSS, whereby a ship is NOT allowed to depart from any port?
Y a. The vessel is not capable of performing all required distress and safety functions. N b. The vessel is carrying more than the required number of qualified GMDSS radio operators. N c. The vessel has a temporary waiver of its radio license and Safety Certificate. N d. The vessel is not carrying a GMDSS radio maintainer, but has provided for shoreside maintenance plus duplication of equipment if required. 2685: The number of certificated able seamen and lifeboatmen required on a MODU is determined by the __________.
N a. Minerals Management Service N b. Corps of Engineers Y c. Coast Guard N d. American Bureau of Shipping 2704: What must be located on the discharge side of the pump in a fire main system?
Y a. Pressure gauge N b. Strainer N c. Reduction valve N d. International shore connection 2907: The number of kips necessary to change the true mean draft of a MODU one inch is known as __________.
N a. MT1 inch N b. MH1 inch Y c. KPI N d. KMD 3138: Assuming that the recommended hatch loading sequence is followed, how many long tons of iron ore may be loaded through hatch No. 20 while using a single belt loader to arrive at a desired mean keel draft of 29'-06"? (Use the Guidance Manual for Loading M.V. GRAND HAVEN.)
N a. 1550 tons Y b. 2920 tons N c. 3010 tons N d. 3515 tons 3217: Which of the devices listed will prevent an inflated liferaft from being pulled under by a vessel which sinks in water over 100 feet deep?
N a. The hydrostatic release N b. A shear pin N c. A rottmer release Y d. A weak link in the painter 3317: You are in a lifeboat broadcasting a distress message. What information would be essential to your rescuers?
N a. The nature of the distress N b. The time of day N c. Your radio call sign Y d. Your position by latitude and longitude 3559: The rescue boat on an OSV is not required to carry a __________.
Y a. fishing kit N b. searchlight N c. sea anchor N d. radar reflector 3635: For the DEEP DRILLER, in deballasting to survival draft when threatened with heavy weather from 100 knot winds, a load form should be calculated to determine that __________.
N a. the maximum allowable KG is exceeded N b. KG corrected for free surface effects does not exceed 62.24 feet Y c. KG corrected for free surface effects does not exceed 62.09 feet N d. GM remains the same 3688: 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 3768: What is one of the FIRST actions you should take after abandoning and clearing away from a vessel?
Y a. Identify the person in charge. N b. Gather up useful floating objects. N c. Prepare for arrival of rescue units. N d. Arrange watches and duties. 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 3897: What is the maximum length of time that distress flares are approved for?
N a. 1 and 1/2 years N b. 2 years Y c. 3 and 1/2 years N d. 5 years 4049: The owner or Master of a towing vessel shall ensure that all tests and inspections of gear take place and are logged ___________ .
N a. on each watch, immediately before being relieved Y b. before embarking on a voyage of more than 24 hours N c. daily, at 1200 local zone time N d. weekly, before 0000 Sunday 4201: While in 150 feet water depth when the pitch angle of the COASTAL DRILLER is 1 degree, the platform pitch period for going on location should be longer than __________.
N a. 0.2 second N b. 3.2 seconds Y c. 7.0 seconds N d. 9.2 seconds 4297: The COASTAL DRILLER is in ocean transit in which the winds are not expected to exceed 70 knots. In order to meet the leg strength requirements, the tip of can (TOC) position should be at __________.
N a. 0.00 feet (flush with bottom of hull) N b. 1.20 feet Y c. 12.38 feet N d. 60.50 feet 4334: What is the function of an air receiver in the compressed air system?
N a. Condenses moisture N b. Provides overpressure protection N c. Purifies the air Y d. Acts as an accumulator 4341: The COASTAL DRILLER is elevated to an air gap of 25 feet in 250 feet of water. The current is 2 knots and the waves are 30 feet. The maximum leg reaction is 6,120 kips. What is the maximum wind for drilling operations?
N a. 100 knots N b. 70 knots N c. 60 knots Y d. 40 knots 4404: The letter and number symbols, such as B-II, used to classify portable fire extinguishers indicate the __________.
Y a. class of fire and size of the extinguisher N b. class of fire and location aboard vessel N c. extinguishing agent and relative size of the extinguisher N d. extinguishing agent and location aboard vessel 4513: When the COASTAL DRILLER is level at a draft of 10.5 feet, what is the value of the LCG?
N a. 00.0 feet N b. 111.35 feet Y c. 119.44 feet N d. 120.59 feet 5038: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has drafts of: FWD 22'-03", AFT 25'-05". Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts if you ballast the forepeak with 97 tons of seawater.
N a. FWD 22'-10.7", AFT 25'-00.9" N b. FWD 22'-11.3", AFT 25'-00.3" N c. FWD 22'-11.9", AFT 24'-11.7" Y d. FWD 23'-00.5", AFT 24'-11.1" 5101: When a marine surveyor is employed to assist in the move of a mobile offshore drilling unit, he __________.
N a. becomes responsible for the safe movement of the rig N b. relieves the Offshore Installation Manager at the moment the rig is free from the bottom N c. must be designated as the person in charge of the rig Y d. is a specialist who is hired to provide advice and guidance on aspects of the move 5327: While the COASTAL DRILLER is in transit at a draft of 10 feet 6 inches, a severe storm is predicted within 12 hours. GMT is 98.89 feet. How much should the KG corrected for free surface effects be lowered to satisfy the maximum allowable KG criteria?
N a. 3.66 feet N b. 2.34 feet N c. 1.32 feet Y d. 0.00 feet 5449: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to bunker with drafts of FWD 17'-06", AFT 20'-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-0178
N a. 1.05 feet N b. 1.15 feet N c. 1.25 feet Y d. 1.31 feet 5924: 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-0187
N a. 1.30 feet N b. 1.07 foot N c. 0.96 foot Y d. 0.73 foot 6927: Records which must be retained on board after report of casualty to a MODU include the __________.
Y a. tour reports N b. hull reports N c. machinery repair record book N d. deck equipment log 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 7393: When a davit-launched raft is lowered from a MODU, upon becoming waterborne, the raft is released by __________.
N a. activating the release lock of the hook N b. pulling smartly on the knobbed cocking lanyard Y c. the effects of buoyancy removing the weight of the raft from the hook N d. releasing the boarding flap and the bowsing lines 7601: At all angles of inclination, the true measure of a vessel's stability is the __________.
N a. metacentric height N b. displacement Y c. righting moment N d. inclining moment 7637: When a floating MODU inclines to an angle slightly less than the angle of loll, she will __________.
N a. capsize N b. incline less N c. flop to the other side Y d. return to the angle of loll 7787: A moment is obtained by multiplying a force by its __________.
N a. couple Y b. lever arm N c. moment of inertia N d. point of application 8332: What type of stern tube bearing has the least friction?
Y a. Oil-lubricated bearings N b. Lignum vitae N c. Hard rubber N d. Bronze bushings 8645: In the analysis of damaged stability for the DEEP DRILLER, disregarded are the beneficial effects of moorings and __________.
N a. horizontal area of the platform N b. vertical area of the platform Y c. countermeasures N d. wind strength 8753: The maximum weight for the COASTAL DRILLER in severe storm conditions is __________.
Y a. 14,158 kips N b. 14,400 kips N c. 15,158 kips N d. 17,280 kips 9235: The longitudinal free surface moments of a drilling mud pit aboard a MODU displacing 24,000 long tons in sea water is 1,200 ft-long tons. If the sounding level in the mud pit is reduced from 8 to 6 feet and the mud weight increases from 10 to 12 lbs/gallon, what is the new FSML for the mud pit?
N a. 750 ft-long tons N b. 1,000 ft-long tons Y c. 1,440 ft-long tons N d. 1,920 ft-long tons