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228: Which is the most serious type of fracture?
Y a. Compound N b. Greenstick N c. Closed N d. Crack 492: The spray of water produced by using the high-velocity fog position on an all-purpose nozzle will have __________.
Y a. greater range than low-velocity fog N b. lesser range than low-velocity fog N c. about the same range as low-velocity fog N d. greater range than a solid stream 516: Which toxic gas is a product of incomplete combustion, and is often present when a fire burns in a closed compartment?
N a. Carbon dioxide N b. Hydrogen sulfide Y c. Carbon monoxide N d. Nitric oxide 656: The governor brake on a lifeboat winch shall be capable of controlling the speed of lowering a fully equipped lifeboat from a cargo ship at __________.
N a. a safe speed only specified N b. not less than 120 feet per minute Y c. not more than 120 feet per minute N d. not more than 90 feet per minute 663: Stretchers are fitted in lifeboats to provide a __________.
N a. place for people to lie down N b. means for rigging the sail Y c. place for rowers to brace their feet N d. suitable means for water to drain below the footings 685: The operator of each vessel engaged in a vessel-to-vessel oil transfer operation must keep a signed copy of the declaration of inspection for __________.
N a. 10 days Y b. 1 month N c. 6 months N d. 1 year 694: What is the international distress frequency for radiotelephones?
N a. 500 kHz N b. 1347 kHz Y c. 2182 kHz N d. 2738 kHz 707: If your bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone ceases to operate, you must __________.
N a. immediately anchor your vessel and arrange for repairs to the system N b. moor your vessel at the nearest dock available and arrange for repairs to the system N c. arrange for the repair of the system to be completed within 48 hours Y d. exercise due diligence to restore the system at the earliest practicable time 771: You are approaching another vessel and see that she has the signal flag "F" hoisted. What should you do?
N a. Continue on your present course since the vessel is signaling for a pilot. Y b. Attempt to call the vessel on VHF radiotelephone because she is disabled. N c. Stop your vessel instantly. N d. Change course to keep clear of the vessel because she is maneuvering with difficulty. 782: On small passenger vessels what device must you install under carburetors, other than the downdraft type, to allow ready removal of fuel leakage?
Y a. A drip collector N b. A funnel and a tin can N c. A sponge N d. Suitable absorbent material 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 1012: The discharge from a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher should be directed __________.
Y a. at the base of the flames N b. at the center of the flames N c. to the lee side of the flames N d. over the tops of the flames 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 1331: A Certificate of Financial Responsibility attests that the vessel __________.
Y a. has financial backing to meet any liability resulting from the discharge of oil N b. has the minimum required amount of P & I and hull insurance N c. will assume the responsibility for any damage or loss to the shipper N d. has financial reserves to meet reasonable expected crew costs of an intended voyage 1379: Which statement about inert gas pressures in a cargo tank is TRUE?
N a. The pressures of the inert gas in the tank may create excessive pressure at the pump while discharging. Y b. Gas pressures should be maintained at the highest permissible level throughout the discharging process. N c. High gas pressures may cause pyrophoric oxidation in the tank. N d. High gas pressures may cause loss of suction when stripping. 1460: Your vessel has 3 lifeboats on each side. The middle boat on the starboard side is designated as boat number __________.
N a. 2 N b. 2 STARBOARD Y c. 3 N d. 4 1489: The boat command that means complete the stroke and level the oars horizontally with the blades trimmed fore and aft is __________.
Y a. "Oars" N b. "Up oars" N c. "Way enough" N d. "Hold water" 1509: You are using an oxygen indicator. How long should you wait after the sample is drawn into the instrument before reading the meter?
N a. No wait is necessary, the reading occurs immediately. N b. At least 5 seconds Y c. At least 10 seconds N d. At least 20 seconds 1591: You discharge garbage overboard at sea. When recording your vessel's position as required, you must include __________.
N a. latitude, longitude, and approximate depth of water Y b. latitude, longitude, and estimated distance from shore N c. latitude and longitude only N d. latitude, longitude, course, speed, and a copy of that days noon position slip 1619: A conscious victim who has suffered a blow to the head has symptoms that indicate the possibility of concussion. If the patient feels no indication of neck or spine injury, recommended treatment would include __________.
N a. turning the victim's head to the side to keep his airway open N b. positioning the victim so the head is lower than the body N c. giving the victim water if he is thirsty, but no food Y d. elevating the head and shoulders slightly with a pillow 1692: You are preparing for what promises to be a rough ocean passage. Your 120-foot schooner carries a yard on the foremast, about 50 feet above the water. The yard weighs about 1000 pounds. If you take the yard down and stow it on deck for the trip, you will __________.
Y a. increase your vessel's GM N b. decrease the metacentric height N c. give the vessel a gentler roll N d. increase the reserve buoyancy 1850: Your voyage planning indicates you will arrive at a waypoint in longitude 49°16.3 W at 0947 ZT on 3 March 1988. How should this date be entered into an AMVER report?
Y a. 031247Z N b. 030947P N c. 124733 MAR N d. 309473 2159: Your vessel displaces 528 tons. The existing cargo has a center of gravity of 2.9 feet above the deck and weighs 28 tons. If you load 14 tons of ground tackle with an estimated center of gravity of 9 inches above the deck, what is the final height of the CG of the deck cargo?
N a. 1.76 feet N b. 1.93 feet Y c. 2.18 feet N d. 2.43 feet 2160: You have approximately 29 tons of fish on deck. What will be the shift in the center of gravity after you shift the fish to the fish hold, a vertical distance of 5 feet? (total displacement is 483 tons)
Y a. 0.3 foot N b. 0.4 foot N c. 0.5 foot N d. 0.6 foot 2229: To get the best speed when tacking and using a mainsail and jib, the sails should be trimmed such that __________.
N a. the jib is on one side of the vessel and the mainsail on the other Y b. an air slot is formed between the two sails N c. one sail is as close to a right angle as possible to the other N d. as much of a gap as possible exists between the two sails in order to catch the most wind 2411: The storage device for nitrogen-pressurized hydraulic fluid, which is used in closing the blowout preventers is called the __________.
N a. actuator N b. annulus Y c. accumulator N d. annular preventer 2428: What is the flash point of iso - Hexane?
Y a. -10°Fahrenheit N b. 20°Centigrade N c. 68°Fahrenheit N d. 152°Centigrade 2600: If your Bunker-C barge has operated in salt water for more than 12 months in the 24 month period since it was last dry-docked, when is it required to be hauled out again?
N a. 36 months since last dry-docking Y b. 24 months since last dry-docking N c. 18 months since last dry-docking N d. 12 months since last dry-docking 2601: In MODU construction, a greater number of watertight bulkheads results in __________.
Y a. increased capacity to set flooding boundaries N b. decreased capacity to set flooding boundaries N c. reduced compartmentation N d. greater deck load capacity 2639: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 23'-10", AFT 26'-00". The LCG of the forepeak is 200 feet forward of amidships. How many tons of ballast must be pumped into the forepeak in order to have a drag of 18 inches? (Use the reference material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
N a. 34 tons Y b. 45 tons N c. 55 tons N d. 61 tons 2756: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 18'-09", AFT 20'-05"; and the KG is 23.8 feet. Use the selected stability curves in the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the righting arm at 26° inclination if the center of gravity is 1.0 foot off center.
N a. 0.0 feet N b. 0.4 foot Y c. 0.8 foot N d. 1.7 feet 2832: Which fuel cannot be used for cooking on vessels carrying passengers for hire? (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. Kerosene N b. Coal N c. Wood Y d. Gasoline 2903: Life jackets should be marked with the __________.
N a. maximum weight allowed N b. stowage space assigned N c. vessel's home port Y d. vessel's name 3195: 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-0113
N a. FWD 18'-05", AFT 21'-05" N b. FWD 18'-00", AFT 21'-10" N c. FWD 18'-06", AFT 22'-01" Y d. FWD 17'-10", AFT 22'-00" 3328: A barge displaying a 2' X 3' white sign with the word "WARNING" followed by "DANGEROUS CARGO" in black letters __________.
Y a. would require that a cargo information card be carried in the pilothouse of the towboat N b. may not be spotted next to the towboat while under tow N c. may not be in the same tow as a barge carrying gasoline N d. must be located as a lead barge in a tow 3493: The longitudinal distance between draft marks for the DEEP DRILLER is __________.
N a. 122'-09" Y b. 164'-00" N c. 260'-00" N d. 260'-05" 3529: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the following drafts: FWD 08'-11.5", AFT 15'-11.5". Upon completion of loading and bunkering the items listed will be on board. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the minimum GM required to meet a one compartment standard. ST-0138
N a. 2.15 feet Y b. 2.05 feet N c. 1.95 feet N d. 1.75 feet 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 3826: You have abandoned ship and are in charge of a liferaft or survival craft. How much water per day should you permit each person to have after the first 24 hours?
N a. 1 can Y b. 1 pint N c. 1 quart N d. 1 gallon 3924: If you are forced to abandon ship in a liferaft, your course of action should be to __________.
Y a. remain in the immediate vicinity N b. head for the nearest land N c. head for the closest sea-lanes N d. let the persons in the boat vote on what to do 3974: In the illustration, the sea anchor is shown as item number_____. (D014SA )
N a. 7 N b. 13 N c. 15 Y d. 14 4054: Which navigational equipment is required to be tested and logged before a towing vessel embarks on a voyage of more than 24 hours?
N a. Compass and/or swing meter N b. Radar(s) and VHF radio(s) N c. LORAN-C and/or GPS receiver(s) Y d. All required navigational equipment, without exception 4108: A Certificate of Inspection for vessels of less than 100 gross tons carrying more than twelve passengers on an international voyage will be issued for a period of __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. four years N b. three years N c. two years Y d. one year 4200: A vessel has a maximum allowable draft of 28 feet in salt water and a fresh water allowance of 8 inches. At the loading berth, the water density is 1.011. To what draft can she load in order to be at her marks when she reaches the sea? (The salt water density is 1.025.)
N a. 27' 07.5" N b. 27' 08.5" N c. 28' 03.5" Y d. 28' 04.5" 4281: The maximum allowable KG for the COASTAL DRILLER in normal transit at a draft of 10.5 feet is __________.
N a. 40 feet N b. 45 feet N c. 55 feet Y d. 65 feet 4321: Sea water temporarily pumped into tanks to simulate the increased vertical loading of environmental forces is termed __________.
Y a. preload N b. liquid variable load N c. fixed load N d. basic load 4543: What is the sounding in drill water tank #1 for the COASTAL DRILLER, if the weight of drill water in the tank is 388.32 kips?
N a. 14.5 feet N b. 15.0 feet Y c. 15.5 feet N d. 16.0 feet 4777: 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 new KGL if the legs are lowered to the recommended value?
N a. 50.65 feet Y b. 37.00 feet N c. 36.53 feet N d. 13.65 feet 4805: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). What is the new Longitudinal Free Surface Correction (FSCL) if the entire contents of drill water tanks 6 and 7 are discharged?
N a. 2.24 feet N b. 2.14 feet N c. 2.10 feet Y d. 1.63 feet 5061: During a move to a new location, a jack-up drilling unit with personnel on board is towed through a heavy rainstorm. What signal must be sounded by the drilling rig when visibility is restricted?
N a. One prolonged blast N b. Two prolonged blasts N c. One prolonged and two short blasts Y d. One prolonged and three short blasts 5125: A MODU with the TCG off the longitudinal centerline inclines to an angle of __________.
Y a. list N b. heel N c. trim N d. loll 5525: What does the proof test load of an anchor chain demonstrate?
N a. The breaking strength of the anchor chain Y b. Strength of the anchor chain to a specified limit N c. Adequate holding power for new bottom conditions N d. Safe working load of the anchor chain 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 7335: When making VHF radio calls to nearby stations, what level of transmitting power should you use?
Y a. Low power N b. Medium power N c. High power N d. Extra high power 7641: In small-angle stability, when external forces exist, the buoyant force is assumed to act vertically upwards through the center of buoyancy and through the __________.
N a. center of gravity N b. center of flotation Y c. metacenter N d. metacentric height 7643: When a vessel is floating upright, the distance from the keel to the metacenter is called the __________.
N a. metacentric radius N b. height of the baseline Y c. height of the metacenter N d. righting arm 8317: The minimum concentration of H2S which can cause death if a person is exposed for even an instant is __________.
N a. 200 ppm N b. 400 ppm N c. 600 ppm Y d. 1000 ppm 8363: Lubricating oil should be changed on a heavy duty diesel engine when __________.
N a. it gets dark in color N b. a sample rubbed between fingers feels thin Y c. it has been in use for a specified interval N d. it no longer supports combustion 8883: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Transit). Additional deck load may be placed aboard. If the maximum permissible deck load were placed in the pipe racks at a VCG of 130 feet, the KG increases __________.
N a. 1.43 feet N b. 1.89 feet Y c. 2.23 feet N d. 2.43 feet 9341: Dry chemical extinguishers may be used on what class of fires?
N a. A only N b. B only N c. B and C only Y d. A, B or C as marked on the extinguisher