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31: All of the following are part of the fire triangle EXCEPT __________.
Y a. electricity N b. fuel N c. oxygen N d. heat 68: The MOST important element in administering CPR is __________.
N a. having the proper equipment for the process Y b. starting the treatment quickly N c. administering of oxygen N d. treating for traumatic shock 84: After using a C02 portable extinguisher, it should be __________.
N a. put back in service if some C02 remains N b. hydrostatically tested N c. retagged Y d. recharged 194: Which signal given by flashing light changes a statement into a question?
N a. C Y b. RQ N c. N N d. NO 462: When the handle of an all-purpose nozzle is in the vertical position and without an applicator, the all-purpose nozzle will __________.
Y a. produce high-velocity fog N b. produce low-velocity fog N c. produce a straight stream N d. shut off the water 671: When signaling a course using the International Code of Signals, the signal __________.
N a. must be followed by "T", "M" or "C" to indicate if it is true, magnetic or compass N b. should be preceded by the letters CSE N c. should include the compass deviation if a compass course is signaled Y d. always indicates a true course unless indicated otherwise in the message 971: When should you first have any food or water after boarding a lifeboat or liferaft?
N a. After 12 hours Y b. After 24 hours N c. Within 48 hours N d. Some food and water should be consumed immediately and then not until 48 hours later 975: The waiting signal in code for all forms of signaling is __________.
N a. AR Y b. AS N c. C N d. RQ 1044: What is the lifesaving signal for "You are seen - Assistance will be given as soon as possible"?
N a. Green star rocket N b. Red star rocket Y c. Orange smoke signal N d. Horizontal motion of a flag 1086: Required lifesaving equipment on existing vessels may be continued in use on the vessel if __________.
N a. kept on board no more than 2 years N b. inspected and serviced every 6 months N c. destroyed if more than 5 years old Y d. maintained in good and serviceable condition 1256: The water pockets located on the underside of inflatable liferafts __________.
N a. stow rainwater; these 4 spaces do not take up valuable space Y b. act as stabilizers by filling with sea water as soon as the raft is inflated and upright N c. hold the freshwater required by regulation to be provided in the raft when packed N d. None of the above 1287: When possible, what should be the FIRST step in combating a fire on deck resulting from a cargo overflow or a leaking cargo line?
N a. Blanket the cargo spill with foam. N b. Prevent the spread of fire with a foam dam. N c. Apply CO2 on burning fuel at its source. Y d. Shut off the transfer of cargo. 1311: Which statement about pneumatic chipping tools is TRUE?
Y a. The operator must wear safety goggles or glasses. N b. The equipment must be grounded to prevent shock hazard. N c. The chipping mechanism is made of a non-sparking material that is safe to use near explosive atmospheres. N d. The needles of the needle-type chipping gun must be replaced when they have been blunted more than 1/2 of their diameter. 1400: In rough weather, when a ship is able to maneuver, it is best to launch a lifeboat __________.
Y a. on the lee side N b. on the windward side N c. with the wind dead ahead N d. with the wind from astern 1429: When collecting condensation for drinking water, __________.
Y a. a sponge used to mop up and store condensation must be kept salt free N b. only condensation on the bottom of the canopy should be collected N c. it should be strained through a finely woven cloth N d. chlorine tablets should be used to make it drinkable 1686: How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 175-foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 2300 brake horsepower?
N a. 2 Y b. 3 N c. 4 N d. 5 1700: How often must the impulse-projected line throwing appliance be test fired?
N a. Monthly Y b. At the Master's discretion N c. Semiannually N d. Annually 1917: How can the SART's audible tone monitor be used?
Y a. It informs survivors that assistance may be nearby. N b. It informs survivors when the battery's charge condition has weakened. N c. It informs survivors when the SART switches to the standby mode. N d. It informs survivors that a nearby vessel is signaling on DSC. 2074: You have 4 containers of rig supplies each measuring 8'L by 8'B by 8'H and weighing 1.2 tons each. Each container is stowed on deck. What is the maximum VCG permitted of the remaining cargo if you are carrying rig water and load to maximum capacity? (See illustration D037DG, stability letter for M.V. Surveyor) (D037DG )
N a. 1.33 feet Y b. 1.68 feet N c. 1.96 feet N d. 2.16 feet 2124: Use the material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book. If the KG is 25.8 feet, and the drafts are: FWD 15'-02", AFT 15'-10"; at what angle will the vessel lose positive stability?
Y a. 73° N b. 79° N c. 87° N d. 98° 2294: Which extinguishing agent is NOT recommended in the Chemical Data Guide for use on a cyclohexane fire?
N a. Foam N b. Carbon dioxide N c. Dry chemical Y d. Water fog 2295: All MODU personnel should be familiar with the survival craft's __________.
Y a. boarding and operating procedures N b. maintenance schedule N c. navigational systems N d. fuel consumption rates 2317: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid loading shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the KG of the liquid load. ST-0057
Y a. 7.7 feet N b. 9.1 feet N c. 9.9 feet N d. 10.6 feet 2430: What is an example of a grade A flammable liquid?
N a. Ethylene dibromide N b. Methyl alcohol N c. Nonyl phenol Y d. Pentane 2493: 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-0066
N a. 1171.5 tons Y b. 1311.0 tons N c. 1503.0 tons N d. 1710.5 tons 2774: 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-0080
N a. Available GM 3.8 ft N b. Available GM 3.5 ft Y c. Available GM 3.2 ft N d. Available GM 2.9 ft 2833: A vessel heading NE is on a course of __________.
N a. 022.5° Y b. 045.0° N c. 067.5° N d. 090.0° 2877: In illustration D041DG, the symbol for the vertical plane midway between the fore and aft perpendiculars is __________.
N a. 2 Y b. 3 N c. 4 N d. 5 2958: The discharge side of every fire pump must be equipped with a __________.
N a. gate valve Y b. pressure gauge N c. check valve N d. strainer 3011: A semisubmersible which will not remain upright and will assume a list either to port or starboard is likely to have __________.
N a. a large TCG Y b. a negative GM N c. excessive ballast N d. insufficient deck load 3019: All vessels not limited to daylight service shall be fitted with a ring life buoy __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. on the stern of the vessel N b. with a twenty fathom line attached N c. with no line attached Y d. with a water light to be attached during nighttime operation 3053: On an OSV, when may a work vest be substituted for a required life jacket?
N a. To replace a damaged life jacket N b. For use during fire drills N c. For use during boat drills Y d. At no time 3077: The purpose of the inclining experiment on a MODU is to determine the __________.
Y a. lightweight and lightweight center of gravity location N b. position of the center of buoyancy N c. position of the metacenter N d. maximum load line 3086: Which barge in your tow would require a cargo information card to be carried in the pilothouse?
N a. A tank barge with a sign reading "No Visitors, No Smoking, No Open Lights" N b. An open hopper barge carrying coal N c. A gas-free chlorine barge Y d. An empty (not gas-free) barge that last carried benzene 3111: For a MODU with list, an increase in GMT will cause the inclination to __________.
N a. stabilize at an angle of loll Y b. decrease N c. increase N d. remain constant 3227: A semisubmersible, while floating level, displaces 18,000 long tons. Bulk, weighing 400 long tons, is placed in P-tanks located 80 feet to starboard of the centerline. What is the new TCG?
N a. 0.02 foot starboard of centerline N b. 0.32 foot starboard of centerline Y c. 1.74 feet starboard of centerline N d. 1.78 feet starboard of centerline 3337: Aboard a MODU, multiplying a load's weight by the distance of the load's center of gravity from the centerline results in the load's __________.
N a. LCG Y b. transverse moment N c. righting moment N d. inclining moment 3409: To launch a liferaft by hand, you should __________.
N a. cut the casing bands, throw the raft over the side and it will inflate by itself N b. detach the operating cord, throw the liferaft over the side and it will then inflate N c. cut the casing bands, throw the raft over the side and pull the operating cord Y d. throw the liferaft over the side and pull the operating cord 3490: According to the SOLAS regulations, lifeboat falls must be renewed at intervals of how many years?
N a. 2.5 N b. 3 N c. 4 Y d. 5 3610: A passenger vessel is underway. When may passengers visit the pilothouse?
Y a. Passengers are excluded from the pilothouse while underway. N b. Passengers are permitted in the pilothouse during daylight hours only. N c. Passengers are permitted to visit the pilothouse when authorized by the Master and officer of the watch. N d. Passengers are permitted in the pilothouse when they are escorted by a ship's officer. 3725: A crew member has suffered frostbite to the toes of both feet. You should __________.
Y a. immerse the feet in warm water N b. warm the feet with a heat lamp N c. warm the feet at room temperature N d. rub the feet 3794: During an abandonment or drill, the first person to arrive at the survival craft should __________.
N a. pass out food and water to personnel N b. open the doors and start the sprinkler system N c. activate the emergency release handle Y d. open the doors and prepare the craft for boarding 4015: The DEEP DRILLER, at 60.0 feet draft in sea water, has VM = 974,441 foot-long tons, LM = 40,301 foot-long tons, TM = 3 foot-long tons, FSML = 30,572 foot-long tons, and FSMT 18,732 foot-long tons. What is the KG corrected for transverse free surface effects?
N a. 53.78 feet Y b. 54.82 feet N c. 55.47 feet N d. 56.01 feet 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 4197: While in 150 feet water depth when the pitch angle of the COASTAL DRILLER is 2 degrees, the platform roll period for going on location should be longer than __________.
N a. 0.5 second N b. 5.0 seconds Y c. 10.0 seconds N d. 13.5 seconds 4226: You are loading in a port subject to the winter load line mark and bound for a port subject to the tropical load line mark. You will enter the summer zone after steaming four days, and you will enter the tropical zone after a total of seven days. You will consume 38 tons of fuel, water, and stores per day. The hydrometer reading at the loading pier is 1.004, and the average TPI is 72. What is the minimum freeboard required at the start of the voyage? (Get Table Data)
N a. 85 inches Y b. 90 inches N c. 92 inches N d. 94 inches 4631: On the COASTAL DRILLER, in case the bilge discharge is oily, the bilge water should be discharged through the __________.
N a. overboard discharge N b. dump valves Y c. skimmer tank N d. sump valves 4683: What is the change in longitudinal moments for the Coastal Driller if 2.5 feet of drill water is discharged from drill water tank #23?
N a. 1,671 ft-kips N b. -161 ft-kips N c. -4,708 ft-kips Y d. -20,052 ft-kips 5041: When must a MODU display navigation lights while underway?
N a. Only between sunrise and sunset N b. At all times while being towed N c. Only when other vessels are in sight Y d. Whenever visibility is restricted 5193: The DEEP DRILLER is being towed at a 20 foot draft. Vessel motions are within acceptable limits, but the waves begin to hit the horizontal braces. You should __________.
N a. continue on course at the same draft N b. ballast to a 60 foot draft and continue on course Y c. change course to reduce the wave impact N d. shorten the tow wire for a smoother ride 6249: Automatic fire dampers in ventilation systems are operated by use of __________.
N a. heat or smoke detectors N b. C02 system pressure switches N c. remotely operated valves Y d. fusible links 6797: Where must you record the date of each emergency training drill conducted on a MODU?
Y a. In the logbook N b. In the Operations Manual N c. On the Certificate of Inspection N d. On the muster list 6901: In the event of a casualty to a MODU, who is responsible to make records available to the Coast Guard official authorized to investigate the casualty?
N a. Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection N b. The person who caused the casualty N c. The company man Y d. The owner 7388: All marine low-speed diesels are of what design?
N a. Four-stroke Y b. Two-stroke N c. Electronic ignition N d. Forced exhaust 7581: For a given displacement, the righting arm has its maximum value when __________.
Y a. KG is minimum N b. angle of inclination is a maximum N c. small-angle stability applies N d. KM is a minimum 8191: During a severe storm while the COASTAL DRILLER is elevated, on board loads must be shifted so that the TCG is on the centerline and the LCG is __________.
N a. 40.00 feet AF0 N b. 68.33 feet AF0 Y c. 119.44 feet AF0 N d. 160.33 feet AF0 8327: When H2S has been encountered on a MODU, or is anticipated, monitoring devices must sound an alarm (which differs from the lower concentration alarm) or otherwise warn employees when concentration of H2S reaches or exceeds how many parts per million?
N a. 20 Y b. 50 N c. 100 N d. 200 8341: Clean air standards referred to as "Grade D" apply to compressed air for use in __________.
N a. high pressure fluid accumulators N b. driving air-powered plunger pumps Y c. filling open-circuit breathing systems N d. bladder-type accumulators 8583: After cranes have been installed on offshore drilling units the hooks, hook block, slings, rib and other rigging must be load tested. This test must be performed once each __________.
N a. 12 months N b. 24 months N c. 36 months Y d. 48 months 8821: A jack-up is trimmed six inches by the bow. The moment required to change trim one inch (MCT1") is 1200 foot-kips. Transferring 200 kips of drill water from a tank with an LCG of 20 feet to a tank with an LCG of 140 feet results in a final trim of __________.
N a. zero trim (level) Y b. 1 foot 2 inches by the stern N c. 1 foot 8 inches by the stern N d. 2 feet 2 inches by the stern