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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. 37: What is the generally accepted method of determining whether the atmosphere within a cargo tank is explosive, too rich, or too lean to support combustion?
N a. Use the open flame test on a small sample that has been taken from the tank. N b. Send a gas sample ashore for laboratory analysis. N c. Enter the tank with an oxygen analyzer. Y d. Use an explosimeter. 50: What is not usually a concern when loading a single-hulled tanker?
N a. Bending moments Y b. Initial stability N c. Draft N d. Trim 97: The only portable electrical equipment permitted in a compartment which is not gas free is a lamp that is __________.
N a. battery fed N b. self-contained N c. approved explosion proof Y d. All of the above 116: What is classified as a B-II fire extinguisher?
N a. A 2-1/2 gallon soda acid and water N b. A 1-1/4 gallon foam Y c. A 2-1/2 gallon foam N d. A 20 pound dry chemical 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. 216: What is the total number of approved low-velocity spray ("water-fog") applicators required aboard a tankship?
N a. 4 Y b. 7 N c. 10 N d. 11 315: The maximum number of passengers a "T-Boat" may carry __________.
Y a. is stated on the vessel's Certificate of Inspection N b. is the number authorized in the Navigation Rules N c. depends on the number of lifejackets you carry N d. is the number authorized by your license 494: A message giving warning of a hurricane should have which prefix when sent by radiotelephone?
N a. Pan-Pan (3 times) Y b. Securite Securite Securite N c. TTT TTT TTT N d. No special prefix 543: Aluminum lifeboats are subject to damage by electrolytic corrosion (the aluminum being eaten away). In working around boats of aluminum you must be very careful __________.
N a. to keep the boats covered at all times Y b. not to leave steel or iron tools lying in or near these boats N c. to keep an electric charge on the hull at all times N d. to rinse these boats regularly with salt water 571: To increase the extent of flooding your vessel can suffer without sinking, you could __________.
N a. ballast the vessel Y b. increase reserve buoyancy N c. lower the center of gravity N d. raise the center of gravity 611: The maximum mean draft to which a vessel may be safely loaded is called __________.
N a. mean draft N b. calculated draft N c. deep draft Y d. load line draft 773: When using the lifeboat compass, you must be careful to __________.
N a. set it on the centerline of the boat N b. apply the correction for compass error N c. keep metal objects away from it Y d. All of the above 817: An accommodation ladder or other equally safe and convenient means must be provided for a pilot whenever the distance from the sea level is more than __________.
N a. 20 feet Y b. 30 feet N c. 40 feet N d. 50 feet 839: A small passenger vessel's Official Number must be marked___________.
N a. in block type Arabic numerals not less than 1-1/2 inch high Y b. or mounted so its alteration, removal, or replacement would be obvious N c. on some clearly visible exterior structural hull part N d. All of the above 870: The forward draft of your ship is 27'-11" and the after draft is 29'-03". The draft amidships is 28'-05". Your vessel is __________.
Y a. hogged N b. sagged N c. listed N d. trimmed by the head 1154: On a small passenger vessel, backfire flame arrestors are installed on a/an __________.
N a. oil fired turbine or reciprocating steam engine N b. turbocharged diesel engine N c. natural gas (propane) engine Y d. gasoline powered engine 1338: Regular foam can be used on all but which flammable liquid?
N a. Motor gasoline N b. Jet fuel N c. Crude petroleum Y d. Alcohol 1474: In cleaning up an oil spill, straw is an example of a __________.
N a. chemical agent N b. blocker Y c. sorbent N d. None of the above 1562: Drinking salt water will __________.
N a. protect against heat camps N b. prevent seasickness N c. be safe if mixed with fresh water Y d. dehydrate you 1688: Each commercial fishing vessel must have at least one immersion suit, exposure suit, or life preserver for each __________.
Y a. person aboard N b. person working on deck N c. crew member N d. None of the above are correct. 2035: What is usually the first step for a GMDSS Radio Operator to take when initiating a distress priority message via INMARSAT?
N a. Dialing the correct code on the telephone remote unit Y b. Pressing a "Distress Key" on the equipment N c. Contacting the CES operator and announcing a distress condition is in existence N d. Contacting the CES operator using the radiotelephone distress procedure "Mayday"...etc. 2402: How should the lifeboat sea painter be rigged?
N a. Spliced into the ring on the stem post N b. Secured by a toggle around the outboard side of a forward thwart N c. Secured by a toggle to the stem post and led outboard of the falls Y d. Secured to the inboard side of the forward thwart and led inboard of the falls 2415: 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-0062
Y a. 1171.5 tons N b. 1311.0 tons N c. 1503.0 tons N d. 1710.5 tons 2439: If you observe any situation which presents a safety or pollution hazard during fuel transfer operations which action should you take FIRST?
N a. Close the valves at the manifold. N b. Notify the person in charge of the shore facility. Y c. Shut down the operation. N d. Sound the general alarm. 2499: What is an example of a grade B flammable liquid?
N a. Allyl alcohol N b. Phenol N c. Acetaldehyde Y d. Carbon disulfide 2537: Which statement(s) is(are) TRUE regarding heaving-to?
N a. A sloop will heave to with her jib and mainsail aback. N b. A ketch will heave to with her jib and mizzen aback. Y c. A yawl will heave to with her jib aback, main sheet eased, and her mizzen sheeted in. N d. All of the above are correct. 2847: The required portable radio shall be stored in the proper location and be __________.
N a. equipped with an approved carrying case N b. equipped with spare batteries Y c. readily accessible for transfer to a lifeboat N d. in a waterproof enclosure 2898: Painters on life floats shall be not less than __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. 20 feet in length N b. 30 feet in length N c. 70 feet in length Y d. 100 feet in length 3043: Which statement concerning immersion suits is TRUE?
N a. Immersion suits should be worn while performing routine work on deck. Y b. After purchasing, the suit should be stowed in the storage bag in which it was received. N c. During the annual maintenance, the front zipper should be lubricated using light machine oil or mineral oil. N d. Any tear or leak will render the suit unserviceable and it must be replaced. 3284: Unless the COI is endorsed for adults only, there shall be provided a number of approved life jackets suitable for children equal to at least __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. 20% of the passengers carried Y b. 10% of the total number of persons carried N c. 10% of the passengers carried N d. 20% of the total number of persons carried 3352: Which personal lifesaving device(s) is(are) approved for use on a towboat 150 feet in length? (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
Y a. Life preserver N b. Buoyant vest or cushion N c. Special purpose safety device N d. All of the above 3358: Spaces containing batteries require good ventilation because __________.
N a. ventilation avoids CO2 buildup N b. ventilation supplies extra oxygen for the battery Y c. ventilation avoids flammable gas accumulation N d. less water would be used 3377: The DEEP DRILLER at a draft of 58.0 feet loads 68.94 long tons of ballast. What is the new draft?
N a. 52.0 feet N b. 57.5 feet Y c. 58.5 feet N d. 64.0 feet 3381: The DEEP DRILLER, at a mean draft of 60 feet, has a two-foot trim by the head and a three foot list to starboard. What is the draft at the port aft draft mark?
Y a. 57.5 feet N b. 59.5 feet N c. 60.5 feet N d. 62.5 feet 3410: How should the letter "I" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?
N a. IN DEE GO Y b. IN DEE AH N c. I EE N d. I VAN HO 3464: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to load the cargo listed. There is already 3175 tons of cargo on board with a KG of 25.8 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-0132
Y a. KG 26.8 feet N b. KG 27.3 feet N c. KG 28.2 feet N d. KG 28.5 feet 3711: Changing rescuers while carrying out artificial respiration should be done __________.
Y a. without losing the rhythm of respiration N b. only with the help of two other people N c. by not stopping the respiration for more than 5 minutes N d. at ten minute intervals 3746: 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 3762: The symptoms of a fractured back are __________.
N a. leg cramps in the muscles in one or both legs N b. pain and uncontrolled jerking of the legs and arms N c. vomiting and involuntary urination or bowel movement Y d. pain at the site of the fracture and possible numbness or paralysis below the injury 3929: What is one of the FIRST things you would do on boarding an inflatable liferaft?
N a. Open equipment pack. N b. Post a lookout. N c. Issue anti-seasickness medicine. Y d. Pick up other survivors. 3989: Inflatable liferafts on vessels on an international voyage must be able to carry at least __________.
N a. 2 persons N b. 4 persons Y c. 6 persons N d. 8 persons 4036: Fire protection regulations for towing vessels require that all crew members participate in drills and receive instruction at least once a month. Who is responsible for ensuring that this takes place?
N a. The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection Y b. The Master, or person in charge of the vessel N c. The vessel's owner or manager N d. The company's port captain or port engineer 4042: How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 75-foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 1200 brake horsepower?
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 4125: The DEEP DRILLER is observed to be level at a draft of 60.0 feet. At the same time, the calculated load form shows the displacement to be 17,845 long tons, total longitudinal moment 51,466 foot-kips, and total transverse moments -10,000 foot-kips. What is the transverse location of the missing load?
N a. 36.67 feet N b. 0.56 foot N c. -0.55 foot Y d. -36.67 feet 4196: You are bound from port A governed by the summer load line mark to port B also governed by the summer mark. The great circle track will take you into a zone governed by the winter mark. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. You cannot load beyond the summer mark at port A and must be at the winter mark upon arrival at port B. N b. You can only load to the winter mark plus any fresh water allowance and burnout to sea at port A. Y c. You must be at the winter mark when you enter the winter zone and cannot exceed the summer mark upon departing port A. N d. You can load so that upon arrival at the pier at port B your freeboard is equal to the summer mark less any fresh water allowance. 4252: Which statement about immersion suits is TRUE?
N a. The suit's oil resistance is such that it will be serviceable and be usable after exposure to gasoline or mineral spirits without needing to be specially treated. N b. The suit seals in body heat and provides protection against hypothermia indefinitely. N c. The suit is flameproof and provides protection to the wearer while swimming through burning oil. Y d. The suit must, without assistance, turn an unconscious person's mouth clear of the water within 5 seconds. 4497: The COASTAL DRILLER is in transit at the load line draft. It discharges 279.93 kips of weight. The new draft is __________.
N a. 10.88 feet N b. 10.8 feet N c. 10.0 feet Y d. 10 feet 8 inches 4547: What are the vertical moments for 14.0 feet of drill water in the COASTAL DRILLER's #1 drill water tank?
Y a. 2.455 ft-kips N b. 2.543 ft-kips N c. 2.725 ft-kips N d. 2.997 ft-kips 4717: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the sample load from #2 (preload). All of the preload is dumped with the exception of 50 kips in preload tank #28. What is the new LCG?
N a. 119.11 feet AF0 N b. 119.44 feet AF0 Y c. 119.68 feet AF0 N d. 120.11 feet AF0 4718: The Sailing Plan, required by vessels participating in AMVER, must be sent __________.
N a. prior to departure Y b. within a few hours before or after departure N c. within 12 hours of departure N d. within 24 hours of departure 5274: The type davits shown are __________. (D008SA )
N a. round-bar davits N b. radial davits Y c. gravity davits N d. quadrantal davits 5315: The COASTAL DRILLER, in transit during a severe storm while at a draft of 9 feet 6 inches, has a KGT of 39.1 feet and a KGL of 39.9 feet. The margin on the maximum allowable KG is __________.
Y a. 2.6 feet N b. 3.4 feet N c. 25.1 feet N d. 25.9 feet 5811: The unit used to measure anchor line tensions in the offshore drilling industry is the __________.
N a. long ton N b. short ton N c. metric ton Y d. Kip 6095: Where foam extinguishing systems are provided on a MODU, each machinery flat in the protected space must have a(n) __________.
Y a. coaming N b. alarm N c. drain N d. fire sensor 7046: A fire has broken out on the stern of your vessel. You should maneuver your vessel so the wind __________.
N a. blows the fire back toward the vessel N b. comes over either beam N c. comes over the stern Y d. comes over the bow 7097: What is a convenient and effective system of examining the body of an injury victim?
Y a. Check the corresponding (left versus right) parts of the body. N b. Watch the patient's eyes as you probe parts of the body. N c. Look for discoloration of the patient's skin. N d. Look for uncontrolled vibration or twitching of parts of the body. 8407: If you are unable to stop a diesel engine by any other means, you should __________.
Y a. discharge a CO2 extinguisher in the air inlet N b. pull off the distributor cap N c. secure the jacket water N d. secure the starting air supply valve 8731: 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 TCG?
Y a. 0.00 feet N b. 1.03 feet N c. 2.22 feet N d. 3.91 feet 8913: In a semisubmersible MODU, the columns contain void spaces above the waterline that used principally for __________.
N a. equipment storage N b. machinery N c. elevators Y d. reserve buoyancy