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55: Most minor spills of oil products are caused by __________.
N a. equipment failure Y b. human error N c. major casualties N d. unforeseeable circumstances 169: The signal T 0735 means __________.
N a. The Greenwich mean time is 0735 Y b. The zone time is 0735 N c. The latitude is 7° 35' N d. The longitude is 7° 35' 200: Which statement is TRUE of a tender vessel?
N a. It has a large GM. Y b. Its period of roll is long. N c. It has a very low center of gravity. N d. It has a good transverse stability. 280: In the regulations that apply to small passenger vessels an "open boat" is a vessel __________.
N a. that is used for charter fishing or tours and is open to the public N b. on which gambling and consumption of alcoholic beverages is permitted N c. that is docked and open for visitors Y d. that is not protected from entry of water by means of a complete weathertight deck 318: The best treatment for preventing traumatic shock after an accident is to __________.
N a. have the victim exercise to increase circulation N b. keep the victim from electrical equipment Y c. keep the victim warm and dry while lying down N d. apply ice packs and avoid excitement 370: What is the principal danger from the liquid in a half full tank onboard a vessel?
N a. Corrosion from the shifting liquid N b. Rupturing of bulkheads from the shifting liquid Y c. Loss of stability from free surface effect N d. Holing of the tank bottom from the weight of the shifting liquid 450: Which type of portable fire extinguisher is best suited for putting out a Class D fire?
N a. Dry chemical N b. CO2 N c. Foam Y d. Dry powder 473: Each small passenger vessel that operates on the high seas, or beyond 3 miles from the coastline of the Great Lakes must have a Category 1 406 MHz EPIRB that __________.
N a. is in good operating condition and is stowed near its charger Y b. will float free and clear of a sinking vessel and automatically activate N c. is protected against all physical hazards N d. All of the above 720: The center of volume of the immersed portion of the hull is called the __________.
Y a. center of buoyancy N b. center of flotation N c. center of gravity N d. tipping center 750: The center of flotation of a vessel is __________.
N a. the center of volume of the immersed portion of the vessel Y b. the center of gravity of the water plane N c. that point at which all the vertical downward forces of weight are considered to be concentrated N d. that point at which all the vertical upward forces of buoyancy are considered to be concentrated 882: Fire in an engine compartment is best extinguished with carbon dioxide gas (CO2) and by __________.
N a. closing the compartment except for the ventilators Y b. completely closing the compartment N c. leaving the compartment open to the air N d. increasing the air flow to the compartment by blowers 897: Which statement is TRUE concerning carbon dioxide?
N a. It is lighter than air. Y b. It is an inert gas. N c. It is used mostly on class A fires. N d. All of the above 1069: After the initial AMVER Position Report, sent by a vessel sailing foreign, subsequent Position Reports must be sent no less frequently than every __________.
N a. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Y b. 48 hours N c. 36 hours N d. 24 hours 1111: On small passenger vessels, outlets in fuel lines are permitted __________.
N a. to tap fuel for cleaning parts and engine wash down N b. for inspection purposes only N c. to bleed fuel lines Y d. under no circumstances in gasoline installations 1133: If you must enter water on which there is an oil fire, you should __________.
N a. protect your life preserver by holding it above your head Y b. enter the water on the windward side of the vessel N c. keep both hands in front of your face to break the water surface when diving head first N d. wear very light clothing 1246: Inflatable liferafts are provided with __________.
N a. a Very pistol Y b. a towing connection N c. a portable radio N d. canned milk 1251: The proper stimulant for an unconscious person is __________.
N a. tea N b. coffee N c. whiskey and water Y d. ammonia inhalant 1276: The lights on the outside of the canopy on an inflatable liferaft operate __________.
N a. by turning the globe clockwise N b. by a switch at each light N c. by a light sensor Y d. automatically when the raft is inflated 1313: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to load the cargo listed. There is already 3224 tons of cargo on board with a KG of 29.8 feet. Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final KG of all the cargo after loading is completed. ST-0035
N a. KG 27.2 feet N b. KG 27.8 feet N c. KG 28.4 feet Y d. KG 29.0 feet 1394: In each inflatable liferaft, what equipment is provided to make quick, emergency, temporary repairs to large holes in the 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 1447: Why is carbon dioxide (CO2) better than dry chemical for fighting a class "C" fire?
N a. The dry chemical is a conductor. Y b. The dry chemical leaves a residue. N c. CO2 will not dissipate in air. N d. It takes smaller amounts of CO2 to cover the same area. 1479: If your vessel is aground at the bow, it would be preferable that any weight removals be made from the __________.
Y a. bow N b. mid-section N c. stern N d. All of the above 1549: You are sailing in a strong wind and may accidentally jibe when __________.
N a. reaching N b. tacking Y c. running-free N d. in irons 1596: By regulation, orange smoke distress signals will expire not more than how many months from the date of manufacture?
N a. 24 months N b. 36 months Y c. 42 months N d. 54 months 1624: A sail plan, including the vessel's itinerary, name, number, and persons aboard, should be filed with __________.
N a. the FAA N b. the Coast Guard N c. U.S. Customs Y d. a responsible person 1779: The Sailing Plan, required by vessels participating in AMVER, should be sent __________.
N a. after the first position report Y b. within a few hours before or after departure N c. 24 hours prior to departure N d. 24 hours after departure 2147: Each life preserver must be readily accessible to the person for whom it is intended while he or she is __________.
N a. at work, only N b. in his or her berthing area, only Y c. BOTH at work and in his or her berthing area N d. None of the above 2251: What will NOT decrease the stability of a vessel?
N a. Topside icing N b. Running with a following sea N c. Using 35% of the fuel in a full tank Y d. Lowering a weight suspended by a boom onto the deck 2422: What is the threshold limit value (TLV) for a product of PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE?
Y a. 1 ppm N b. 2 ppm N c. 3 ppm N d. 4 ppm 2452: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 22'-03", AFT 22'-09"; and the KG is 23.2 feet. What is the righting moment when the vessel is inclined to 30°? (Use the reference material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
N a. 20,790 foot-tons N b. 22,200 foot-tons Y c. 25,520 foot-tons N d. 28,080 foot-tons 2491: The platform that supports the derrickman when tripping pipe is called the __________.
N a. Texas deck N b. water table N c. stabbing board Y d. monkey board 2768: Small passenger vessels of less than 100 gross registered tons must be inspected by the Coast Guard when they carry more than __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. 12 passengers N b. 50 passengers Y c. 6 passengers N d. 1 passenger 2830: Your vessel assumes an angle of loll of 14° after loading a deck cargo. The drafts are: FWD 13'-01", AFT 13'-11". Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the negative GM.
Y a. -0.7 foot N b. -0.4 foot N c. -0.3 foot N d. -0.1 foot 3134: Which is a B-II fire extinguisher? (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
N a. A 2-1/2 gallon water (stored pressure) extinguisher Y b. A 15 lb. CO2 extinguisher N c. A 2 lb. dry chemical extinguisher N d. A 1-1/4 gallon foam extinguisher 3145: The DEEP DRILLER, while loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), suffers damage to the port forward column below the waterline. You should pump from tank __________.
N a. C1P N b. 8P Y c. 1P N d. 2S 3159: Fusible-link fire dampers are operated by __________.
N a. a break-glass and pull-cable system N b. electrical controls on the bridge N c. a mechanical arm outside the vent duct Y d. the heat of a fire melting the link 3264: If you reef a marconi mainsail, the sail area __________.
N a. stays the same N b. moves aft N c. becomes more Y d. becomes less 3303: Your fireman's outfit includes a(n) __________.
N a. chemical protection face shield N b. approved work vest Y c. self-contained breathing apparatus N d. marlinspike 3376: Outlets in gasoline fuel lines are _____________,
N a. permitted for drawing fuel samples N b. permitted for draining fuel from lines N c. permitted for bleeding air from lines Y d. prohibited 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 3481: 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 longitudinal free surface correction?
Y a. 1.63 feet N b. 2.14 feet N c. 2.24 feet N d. 2.38 feet 3658: 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-0145
N a. 226.9 ft N b. 238.3 ft N c. 252.4 ft Y d. 268.8 ft 3925: Among the valves that must be opened on the DEEP DRILLER to pump bilge water out of the port pump room using both bilge pumps is valve __________.
N a. 26 N b. 28 N c. 36 Y d. 41 3979: In the illustration shown, where would you find the knife? (D014SA )
Y a. Item #2 N b. item #4 N c. item #12 N d. item #16 4126: Using sheet 25 in the Guidance Manual for Loading M.V. Grand Haven, determine the amount of ballast required in tank No. 5 (P & S) to maintain drafts of 17'-00" forward and 22'-06" aft for a vessel loaded with grain which has a test weight of 33 lbs.
N a. 1010 tons each N b. 1025 tons each N c. 1045 tons each Y d. 1070 tons each 4275: The independent-leg drilling unit is the best jack-up rig selection for drilling at locations with __________.
N a. soft even bottoms Y b. firm uneven bottoms N c. deep water N d. shallow water 5457: The only wire rope termination which may be made in the field is __________.
N a. swaged socket N b. thimbled mechanical splice N c. hand splice Y d. spelter poured and resin sockets 5461: Thirty-five percent of the breaking strength of an anchor cable is generally accepted as the __________.
Y a. safe operating load N b. normal operating tension N c. emergency working load N d. allowable storm load 5543: What happens ns to the efficiency of an anchor when it is moved from sand to mud?
N a. The efficiency increases. Y b. The efficiency decreases. N c. The efficiency remains the same. N d. The efficiency cannot be determined. 5637: While in transit during heavy weather, the crew aboard a semisubmersible should be alert to repeated pounding of waves on the lower bracing. If necessary, the unit should be __________.
N a. deballasted to a shallower draft Y b. ballasted to survival draft N c. ballasted to a draft in which the KG exceeds the maximum allowed N d. towed in the trough of the waves 5707: A mooring system that results in a spread system without anchor buoys is called a __________.
Y a. permanent chasing system N b. wire rope mooring system N c. shepherd's crook mooring system N d. spring buoy mooring system 5713: What pressure must a spring buoy, moored at a 500 foot depth, withstand?
N a. 100 psig N b. 150 psig Y c. 225 psig N d. 300 psig 5805: A permanent chain chasing system is used to __________.
N a. clean anchor chain as it's hauled in N b. recover anchors which have lost their buoys Y c. run and retrieve anchors N d. prepare anchor chain for inspection 5917: 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 5917: 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 6127: On offshore drilling units, the minimum number of persons required to be trained in the use of fireman's outfits is __________.
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 6273: During a storm, the chance of fatigue failure of a mooring line will increase as __________.
Y a. vessel motions increase N b. mooring tensions decrease N c. KG increases N d. KG decreases 6757: On Offshore Drilling units, in addition to the life jackets stowed at each berth location, life jackets must be stowed at each work station and __________.
N a. the mess room N b. each lifeboat Y c. each industrial work site N d. each fire station 6931: A report of casualty to a mobile offshore drilling unit must include __________.
N a. the estimated cost of damage to the unit N b. an evaluation of who was at fault N c. the amount of ballast on board Y d. the name of the owner or agent of the unit 8561: On a MODU, a fire pump may be used for other purposes if __________.
N a. the other services are run off a reducing station with a pressure gage Y b. a separate fire pump is available for use on the fire main N c. all other services are operated by a manifold near the pump N d. All of the above