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28: The rescuer can best provide an airtight seal during mouth-to-mouth resuscitation by pinching the victim's nostrils and __________.
N a. cupping a hand around the patient's mouth N b. keeping the head elevated Y c. applying his mouth tightly over the victim's mouth N d. holding the jaw down firmly 48: 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 69: Fire hose couplings __________.
Y a. are made of bronze, brass, or soft alloy metals N b. should be painted red in order to identify hose lengths N c. are specially hardened to prevent crushing N d. should be greased frequently 107: What best describes for how long a gas-free test is good?
N a. For as long as is indicated on the gas-free certificate Y b. For the instant that it is made N c. Until valves in line with the tank or compartment are reopened N d. Until changes in temperature or pressure affect the vapor content in the space 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 158: A person has suffered a laceration of the arm. Severe bleeding has been controlled by using a sterile dressing and direct pressure. What should you do next?
N a. Apply a tourniquet to prevent the bleeding from restarting. Y b. Apply a pressure bandage over the dressing. N c. Remove any small foreign matter and apply antiseptic. N d. Administer fluids to assist the body in replacing the lost blood. 441: Your vessel is broken down and rolling in heavy seas. You can reduce the possibility of capsizing by __________.
N a. moving all personnel aft N b. constantly shifting the rudder Y c. rigging a sea anchor N d. moving all personnel forward and low 695: The Declaration of Inspection made before oil transfer operations must be signed by the __________.
N a. Master of the vessel N b. Captain of the Port Y c. person(s) in charge N d. All of the above 733: Lifeboat hatchets should be __________.
N a. kept in a locker Y b. secured at each end of the boat with a lanyard N c. kept next to the boat coxswain N d. kept in the emergency locker on the ship and brought to the lifeboat when needed 749: Small passenger vessels on rivers routes in cold water must be provided with life floats of an aggregate capacity to accommodate __________.
Y a. at least 50% of all persons on board or meet certain construction standards N b. 100% of the crew and 50% of all passengers allowed to be carried N c. not less than 50% of all passengers on board at the time N d. All persons on board (100% of all passengers and crew) 877: A marine chemist issues gas free certificates and is certified by the __________.
N a. Mine Safety Appliance Association N b. American Chemical Society N c. Marine Chemists Association Y d. National Fire Protection Association 937: On a class "B" fire, which portable fire extinguisher would be the LEAST desirable?
N a. Carbon dioxide Y b. Water (stored pressure) N c. Dry chemical N d. Foam 1191: According to the T-Boat regulations the reason for providing adequate ventilation for a battery storage area is to prevent __________.
N a. accumulation of carbon dioxide gas that chokes the battery Y b. accumulation of explosive and toxic gases the battery can generate N c. mildew or dry rot in the battery box N d. battery failure including battery case meltdown caused by excessive heat 1199: To prevent damage by and to storage batteries aboard small passenger vessels they should be located __________.
N a. in trays constructed of material that is resistant to the electrolyte N b. so as to prevent movement when the vessel pitches and rolls N c. in a well ventilated area Y d. All of the above 1484: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is partially loaded with a GM of 3.1 feet and drafts of: FWD 16'-00", AFT 18'-04". Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine what tank(s) you should ballast to increase the GM to 3.6 feet.
N a. Tanks: DB1, DT1A N b. Tanks: DT6, DT7 N c. Tank: DT8 Y d. Tank: DB3 1525: You are reading the draft marks. The top 2 inches of number "9" are visible above the waterline. What is the draft? (D032DG )
N a. 8'-10" N b. 9'-02" Y c. 9'-04" N d. 9'-08" 1600: You are berthed at a cargo facility where you have just completed discharging a dangerous cargo. You must complete topside repairs involving hot work before sailing. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
N a. You can make repairs with permission of the facility owner since you are empty and the cargo is on the facility. N b. The repair area must be inspected by a marine surveyor to ensure that it can be done safely. N c. Hot work repairs at such a facility are prohibited. Y d. The Captain of the Port may give specific approval to make hot work repairs. 1784: Which statement concerning GMDSS distress alerts is TRUE?
Y a. Information contained in a distress alert includes the name and position of the distressed vessel, and may include additional information such as the nature of the situation and what kind of assistance that may be required. N b. Distress alerts may be used to alert other vessels, including those in port, of existing navigational hazards. N c. Distress alerts may be used to alert other vessels, including those in port, of existing weather warnings. N d. A vessel in the vicinity of a distress situation may leave the area without notifying the RCC that is overseeing the operation. 1806: Your vessel displaces 562 tons and measures 121'L x 29'B. You ship a large wave on the after deck. What is the reduction to GM due to free surface before the water drains overboard, if the after deck measures 46'L x 29'B and the weight of the water is 41 tons?
Y a. 4.43 feet N b. 4.61 feet N c. 4.86 feet N d. 5.12 feet 1890: Spaces containing batteries require good ventilation because __________.
N a. ventilation avoids CO2 build up N b. ventilation supplies extra oxygen for charging the battery Y c. ventilation avoids flammable gas accumulation N d. less electrolyte is required to maintain the batteries' charge 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 2066: A boom vang __________.
Y a. holds the boom down and flattens the main sail N b. draws the head of the sail to windward N c. tautens the standing rigging N d. douses the gaff topsail 2146: Aboard damaged vessels, the MOST important consideration is preserving __________.
N a. bilge pumping capacity Y b. reserve buoyancy N c. level attitude N d. instability 2168: When a vessel is stationary and in a hogging condition, the main deck is under which type of stress?
N a. compression Y b. tension N c. shear N d. racking 2324: How many fire extinguishers, and what type, are required on an unmanned oil barge during transfer operations, if the barge has no cargo pumps aboard?
Y a. One B-II N b. Two B-II N c. One B-V N d. Two A-II 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 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 2533: An obstruction on a helodeck is any object that might present a hazard to the __________.
Y a. rotor blades and landing gear N b. unloading of passengers N c. loading of cargo N d. pilot's visibility 2609: Which action should the GMDSS radio operator take in a distress situation when embarking in survival craft?
Y a. Switch on EPIRB and SART immediately and leave on. N b. Switch on EPIRB and SART manually prior to launching and remain aboard vessel in distress. N c. Notify RCC (Rescue Coordination Center) through VHF DSC with portable equipment. N d. Communicate via Inmarsat-C from the survival craft. 2627: Deck beams on a MODU are generally spaced at equal intervals and run __________.
N a. longitudinally N b. vertically Y c. transversely N d. intermittently 2659: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to sail with the load shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the available GM. ST-0074
Y a. Available GM 4.3 ft N b. Available GM 4.1 ft N c. Available GM 3.9 ft N d. Available GM 3.6 ft 2723: The prohibition against exceeding the load line draft may be considered temporarily not applicable when __________.
N a. column-stabilized units are operating in water depths over 600 feet N b. column-stabilized units are operating in waters outside U.S. jurisdiction Y c. bottom supported units are being raised or lowered to the sea bed N d. bottom supported units are being towed on a move of less than 12 hours 2918: Which statement is TRUE concerning the ventilation of engine and fuel tank compartments on uninspected towing vessels using fuel with a flash point of 100°F? (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
N a. There shall be at least 3 ventilator ducts open to the atmosphere. Y b. At least one exhaust duct shall extend from the open atmosphere to the lower portion of the bilge. N c. At least one intake duct shall extend from the open atmosphere to the lower portion of the bilge. N d. Only vessels using fuel with a flash point above 110°F need ventilate engine and fuel compartments. 2964: Using the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book, determine the danger angle for permanent list if the KG is 22.2 feet and the drafts are: FWD 23'-06", AFT 24'-03".
Y a. 26° N b. 30° N c. 34° N d. 53° 3076: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to bunker with drafts of FWD 11'-01", AFT 15'-01". 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-0103
N a. 0.87 foot N b. 0.98 foot Y c. 1.14 feet N d. 1.25 feet 3093: You are preparing to load fuel oil on a vessel of 150 gross tons constructed after June 30, 1974. Before loading, you must check that the fuel oil tank vents __________.
N a. are not obstructed by on-deck cargo N b. have a fire extinguisher within the immediate area Y c. have containment capacity for at least 5 gallons N d. are opened and the flame screen replaced 3261: A semisubmersible with a displacement of 20,000 tons and a KG of 60.0 feet loads 300 tons at a VCG of 120 feet. What is the change in KG?
N a. 1.32 feet downward N b. 1.32 feet upward N c. 0.89 foot downward Y d. 0.89 foot upward 3350: Which statement is TRUE concerning the number of portable fire extinguishers required at the operating station of a small passenger vessel? (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. None are required. Y b. One B-I extinguisher is required. N c. One B-II extinguisher is required. N d. Two B-I extinguishers are required. 3351: In good weather, you should deploy the sea anchor from the liferaft to __________.
N a. keep the liferaft from capsizing N b. navigate against the current N c. keep personnel from getting seasick Y d. stay in the general location 3393: A semisubmersible with a TPI of 11.25 long tons per inch discharges 270 long tons from amidships. What is the new mean draft if the original drafts were: Port Forward 69.5 feet; Port Aft 68.5 feet; Starboard Forward 71.5 feet; Starboard Aft 70.5 feet?
Y a. 68'-0" N b. 69'-10" N c. 70'-2" N d. 72'-0" 3394: The carburetor is placed on the engine to __________.
N a. distribute the gasoline Y b. mix the fuel and air N c. properly lubricate the engine N d. assist in priming the cylinders 3416: The instructions for the launching of lifeboats and liferafts must be approved by the __________.
N a. lease operator N b. Minerals Management Service Y c. Coast Guard N d. person-in-charge of the unit 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 3677: The DEEP DRILLER, while loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), suffers damage to the starboard aft column below the waterline. Pumping from tanks 8S and 9S is not sufficient to prevent increasing starboard list and stern down trim. You should consider counterflooding in tank __________.
N a. 1S Y b. 1P N c. C2BP N d. 10P 3853: Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require inflatable liferafts to be equipped with __________.
N a. a first aid kit N b. an instruction manual N c. a sea anchor Y d. All of the above 3891: Which statement is TRUE concerning distress signals in a survival craft?
Y a. Hand held flares and orange smoke signals are required. N b. If hand-held rocket-propelled parachute flares are provided, they are the only distress signals required. N c. Two hand-held smoke signals shall be provided. N d. A Very pistol with twelve flares is required. 3903: Among the valves on the DEEP DRILLER which may be opened when using the Salt-Water Service Pump to pump water into Tank 1P is __________.
N a. 33 N b. 36 Y c. 46 N d. 48 3911: For the DEEP DRILLER, it is recommended that the number of lower-hull ballast tanks with free surfaces be less than __________.
N a. 2 N b. 4 Y c. 6 N d. 8 3931: Aboard the DEEP DRILLER, to use the drill water pump to supplement the bilge pumps, it is necessary to open valves 26 and __________.
N a. 41 N b. 29 Y c. 28 N d. 25 3954: The float free link attached to a sea painter on an inflatable liferaft has a breaking strength of __________.
N a. 100-134 lbs for buoyant apparatus with a capacity of 10 persons or less N b. 200-268 lbs for buoyant apparatus with a capacity of 11 to 20 persons N c. 400-536 lbs for buoyant apparatus with a capacity of 21 persons or more Y d. All of the above 3963: Salt water ballast tank 2P on the DEEP DRILLER contains 5.0 feet of ballast. It is decided to fill the tank. What is the VCG of the added liquid?
N a. 7.5 feet N b. 10.0 feet Y c. 12.5 feet N d. 15.0 feet 4004: To serve as a person in charge of transfer operations on board a self-propelled tank vessel, an individual must __________.
N a. hold a valid officer's license for inspected vessels Y b. hold a tankerman-PIC endorsement N c. be 30 years old N d. have a letter from the company stating his qualification 4264: Which statement about immersion suits is TRUE?
Y a. Prior to abandonment, the suit allows body movement such as walking, climbing a ladder and picking up small objects. N b. The immersion suit seals in body heat and provides protection against hypoglycemia for weeks. N c. The suit is flameproof and provides protection to the wearer while swimming through burning oil. N d. The wearer of the suit is severely restricted and requires 1.5 times more time to climb a ladder than without the suit. 4331: On the COASTAL DRILLER, a noticeable increase in the level indicator while extracting the legs from the soil indicates __________.
N a. the legs are free Y b. one or two legs are stuck N c. a punch-through is occurring N d. the legs are being extracted through a punch-through soil layer 5535: What effect is achieved from soaking an anchor?
Y a. It allows the bottom soil to consolidate. N b. It gives the palms time to trip the anchor. N c. It stabilizes the mooring system. N d. It lubricates the anchor for better tripping. 5643: When evacuating the DEEP DRILLER, preparations should include __________.
N a. putting the unit at transit draft Y b. activating the emergency power system N c. jettisoning all combustible materials N d. removing all tension from the mooring lines 6247: Repair of structures on a MODU in the vicinity of liquid mud handling areas presents what possible hazard?
N a. Toxic gasses may be present. Y b. Flammable gasses may be present. N c. Liquid muds may flood adjoining spaces. N d. An oxygen-deficient atmosphere may be present. 6861: Prior to getting underway in fresh or brackish water, the Master or person in charge of a MODU must __________.
Y a. log the density of the water N b. secure all overboard discharges N c. take on fresh water ballast N d. clean the sides with fresh water 6967: A MODU must report a collision with an aid to navigation maintained by the Coast Guard to which office?
N a. Nearest Oceanographic office N b. The Marine Safety Center at Coast Guard Headquarters N c. National Ocean Service Y d. Nearest Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection 9632: In a fixed carbon dioxide extinguishing system for a machinery space, designed WITH a stop valve in the line leading to the protected space, the flow of CO2 is established by actuating __________.
N a. one control Y b. two controls N c. three controls N d. none of the above