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24: Which single-letter sound signal may be made only in compliance with the International Rules of the Road?
Y a. D N b. F N c. Q N d. U 137: The officer responsible for the sanitary condition of the engineering department is the __________.
N a. Master N b. Chief Mate Y c. Chief Engineer N d. First Assistant 183: Which statement is TRUE concerning an inflatable liferaft?
N a. The floor may be inflated for insulation from cold water. N b. Crew members can jump into the raft without damaging it. N c. The raft may be boarded before it is fully inflated. Y d. All of the above 240: According to 46 CFR Subchapter T the definition of a ferry includes vessels that __________.
N a. operate in other than ocean or coastwise service N b. have provisions only for deck passengers, vehicles, or both N c. operate on a short run on a frequent schedule between two points over the most direct water route Y d. All of the above 504: If you wished to transmit a message by voice concerning the safety of navigation, you would preface it by the word __________.
N a. Mayday N b. Pan-pan Y c. Securite N d. Safety 746: The quantity of fuel required to be carried in a motor lifeboat is __________.
Y a. the quantity needed for 24 hours continuous operation N b. the quantity needed for 48 hours continuous operation N c. 55 gallons N d. 90 gallons 900: All of the following can be determined by use of a stabilogauge EXCEPT __________.
N a. mean draft Y b. trim N c. displacement N d. deadweight 1134: On board small passenger vessels, ducts for compartments which contain gasoline powered machinery or gasoline storage tanks __________.
N a. must not allow any appreciable vapor flow except through their normal openings N b. must be of rigid, permanent construction N c. must lead as directly as possible and be properly fastened and supported Y d. All of the above 1146: Which vessel is NOT required to carry a rocket-type line throwing appliance?
Y a. An oceangoing vessel of 140 GT N b. A coastwise vessel of 550 GT N c. An river-going vessel of 760 GT N d. All of the above 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 1439: Safety goggles or glasses are NOT normally worn when __________.
N a. using a rotary grinder with an installed shield N b. letting go the anchor Y c. handling wire rope or natural fiber line N d. painting with a spray gun 1832: For GMDSS, when may a compulsory vessel not be allowed to leave port?
N a. When the vessel is in an overloaded condition N b. When the vessel has arranged for both duplication of equipment AND shore-based maintenance Y c. When the vessel has replaced a required piece of GMDSS-related equipment but its performance has not been verified or logged N d. When the vessel is carrying only two licensed GMDSS Radio Operators and is capable of performing all required functions 1958: You have 710 tons of below deck tonnage. There is no liquid mud aboard. If you have 150 tons of cargo above deck with a VCG above the deck of 3.1 feet, what is the maximum allowed VCG of the remainder of the deck cargo that is permitted? (See illustration D036DG, stability letter for M.V. Hudson) (D036DG )
N a. 1.84 feet N b. 2.13 feet N c. 2.43 feet Y d. 2.78 feet 1986: Which statement is TRUE?
N a. You need not keep a record of ground garbage dumped into the sea more than 25 miles offshore. Y b. You must keep a record of garbage discharged in port to a shore facility. N c. You need not keep a record of garbage incinerated on the ship. N d. You must keep a record of the approximate weight of the garbage dumped. 2104: Use the material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book. If the KG is 25.2 feet, and the drafts are: FWD 27'-11", AFT 28'-09"; at what angle will the vessel lose positive stability?
Y a. 54° N b. 59° N c. 65° N d. 71° 2181: To prevent the spread of fire by conduction you should __________.
N a. shut off all electrical power N b. close all openings to the area N c. remove combustibles from direct exposure Y d. cool the bulkheads around the fire 2254: According to the Chemical Data Guide, 1,3 - pentadiene possesses which characteristic?
N a. Colorless liquid, mild aromatic odor N b. Pale yellow liquid, strong odor Y c. Colorless liquid, faint odor N d. Straw-colored liquid, sweet-odor 2259: Use the material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book. If the KG is 24.2 feet, and the drafts are: FWD 22'-04", AFT 23'-00"; at what angle will the vessel lose positive stability?
N a. 72° Y b. 78° N c. 86° N d. 92° 2351: How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 75-foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 2200 brake horsepower?
N a. 5 N b. 4 Y c. 3 N d. 2 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 2570: What is NOT a requirement of the reinspection for a tank barge with a certificate of inspection valid for two years?
Y a. The reinspection will be made between the fourteenth and sixteenth months. N b. The inspector shall examine all accessible parts of the vessels's hull. N c. The inspector shall examine the vessel's machinery as well as equipment. N d. The scope of the reinspection shall be the same as for the inspection for certification, but in less detail. 2572: The radiotelephone urgency signal is __________.
N a. mayday Y b. pan pan N c. securite N d. seelonce feenee 2606: Which device provides the main means in the GMDSS for locating ships in distress or their survival craft?
N a. Radio direction finder Y b. Satellite EPIRBs N c. MF/HF DSC N d. VHF homing device 2745: The construction portfolio may be included as part of the MODU __________.
N a. general plans Y b. operating manual N c. builders documentation N d. Coast Guard file 2788: Which is NOT a safety precaution to be observed during the loading of LFG?
N a. Report any leakage of cargo. Y b. Make sure the rake ends of the barge are completely dry and mopped. N c. Ascertain that the hoses to be used are in good order. N d. Be on the lookout for work being accomplished ashore in the vicinity of the barges. 3045: You are testing the external flotation bladder of an immersion suit and find it has a very slow leak. Which action should be taken?
N a. Replace the suit. N b. Replace the inflation bladder. Y c. Contact the manufacturer for repair instructions. N d. Some leakage should be expected and a topping off tube is provided; no other action is necessary. 3097: When retrieving the survival craft, the winch operator should stop the winch and check __________.
N a. that all personnel are seated in the craft Y b. that the cable has not jumped any grooves on the drum N c. which way the wind is blowing N d. the hydraulic fuel level before lifting 3131: Damage stability of a MODU is the stability __________.
N a. which exists when the wind speed is less than 50 knots N b. before collision Y c. after flooding N d. at survival draft 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 3346: An inflatable liferaft is thrown into the water from a sinking vessel. Which action occurs automatically after the painter trips the CO2 bottles to inflate the raft?
Y a. The sea anchor is deployed. N b. The floor inflates. N c. If upside down, the raft will right itself. N d. The painter detaches from the raft. 3435: Small wooden hull passenger vessels, whose routes are limited to coastwise warm water routes on the high seas, must carry approved life floats or buoyant apparatus __________.
N a. for all persons on board N b. for not less than 67% of all persons permitted on board Y c. for not less than 100% of all persons permitted on board N d. in place of ring life buoys 3595: The DEEP DRILLER is level at a draft of 58 feet when there are no environmental forces. What is the value of TCG?
Y a. 0.00 on the centerline N b. 2.23 feet forward of amidships N c. 2.26 feet forward of amidships N d. 2.31 feet forward of amidships 3599: What should you do with your emergency position indicating radio beacon if you are in a lifeboat during storm conditions?
Y a. Bring it inside the liferaft and leave it on. N b. Bring it inside the liferaft and turn it off until the storm passes. N c. Leave it outside the liferaft and leave it on. N d. Leave it outside the liferaft and turn it off. 3653: When a vessel signals her distress by means of a gun or other explosive signal, the firing should be at intervals of approximately __________.
N a. 10 minutes Y b. 1 minute N c. 1 hour N d. 3 minutes 3686: When applying chest compressions on an adult victim during CPR, the sternum should be depressed about __________.
N a. 1/2 inch or less N b. 1/2 to 1 inch N c. 1 to 1-1/2 inches Y d. 1-1/2 to 2 inches 3717: During the passage of a severe storm, the DEEP DRILLER is at survival draft. Strong winds are blowing from the starboard. A careful load form calculation determined that, although the unit is level, the TCG is 2.0 feet to starboard. The value of the wind heeling moment is __________.
N a. 40,402 ft-long tons Y b. 32,099 ft-long tons N c. 21,343 ft-long tons N d. 19,982 ft-long tons 3731: If the DEEP DRILLER is damaged, the unit is designed to avoid downflooding in wind speeds up to __________.
Y a. 50 knots N b. 70 knots N c. 90 knots N d. 100 knots 3887: The Master shall insure that the Emergency Position Indicating Radio beacon (EPIRB) is __________.
N a. secured inside the wheelhouse N b. tested annually Y c. tested monthly N d. secured in the emergency locker 4104: The inspection of small passenger vessels of 60 feet in length carrying more than twelve persons on an international voyage is required by the Coast Guard __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. once every 6 months Y b. once every year N c. once every 2 years with a minimum of one reinspection during that period N d. once every 3 years with a minimum of two reinspections during that period 4565: The COASTAL DRILLER, elevated in 200 feet of water with 2 knots current, 30 foot waves, and wind speeds of 60 knots may continue drilling if the maximum leg reaction is less than __________.
N a. 5,700 kips N b. 5,790 kips Y c. 5,870 kips N d. 5,990 kips 4573: The total leg load reactions on an independent leg, self-elevating unit include static and __________.
Y a. environmental loading N b. variable loading N c. fixed loading N d. basic loading 4575: What precaution should be taken when testing a line throwing gun?
N a. Wear asbestos gloves. N b. Fire it at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the horizon. Y c. Never remove the line from the rocket. N d. All of the above 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 4633: On the COASTAL DRILLER, when afloat, oily bilge discharge should be pumped through the __________.
N a. overboard discharge N b. dump valves Y c. skimmer tanks N d. raw water header 5067: While a MODU is underway, a look-out must be maintained __________.
Y a. at all times N b. only during periods of restricted visibility N c. only when other vessels are present N d. only during the hours of darkness 5281: The DEEP DRILLER suffers minor flooding of the port pump room while in transit. If both port bilge pumps fail to dewater the pump room, you may __________.
Y a. use port drill water pump N b. use port saltwater service pump N c. use port ballast pumps N d. use starboard ballast pumps and crossover system 5591: The major cause of anchor buoy pendant wire failures is __________.
N a. corrosion Y b. rough weather N c. defective sockets N d. mishandling 5727: Given the same water depth and line tension, the length of the ground cable of a 90 pound/foot mooring chain compared to the length of the ground cable of a 19 pound/ft wire rope mooring line will be __________.
N a. indeterminable N b. identical N c. shorter Y d. longer 5951: Control valves of a CO2 system may be located within the protected space when __________.
N a. it is impractical to locate them outside N b. there is also a control valve outside Y c. the CO2 cylinders are also in the space N d. an automatic heat-sensing trip is installed 6251: Explosive and flammable gasses are most likely to be encountered on a MODU __________.
N a. at any location Y b. on the drill floor and liquid mud handling areas N c. in bulk storage tanks N d. in machinery spaces 6487: For most MODU engines, the fuel is __________.
N a. natural gas Y b. diesel oil N c. propane N d. bunker fuel 6921: The notice of casualty to a MODU must include __________.
N a. a request for assistance Y b. the location of the unit at the time of the casualty N c. an estimate of the cost to repair damages N d. the amount of fuel remaining 7355: When do you use your FCC call sign when transmitting on channel 16?
N a. Only at the beginning of a transmission N b. Only in an emergency N c. Only if asked by the U.S. Coast Guard Y d. Always at the beginning and ending of a transmission 8186: Your drafts are: FWD 16'-02", AFT 20'-08". Use the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the MT1.
N a. 920 foot-tons N b. 935 foot-tons N c. 960 foot-tons Y d. 980 foot-tons 8493: What is the value of KML for the DEEP DRILLER at a draft of 60 feet?
N a. 59.63 feet N b. 60.16 feet N c. 61.68 feet Y d. 61.13 feet 8541: The process of waiting a period of time before pretensioning an anchor is known as __________.
Y a. soaking N b. settling N c. sinking N d. bedding in 8673: The DEEP DRILLER is operating at the maximum allowable KGT at 60 feet draft. What is the value of GMT?
N a. 0.05 foot N b. 1.02 feet N c. 2.63 feet Y d. 4.34 feet 8747: If a severe storm threatens the COASTAL DRILLER while elevated, the setback in the derrick should be lowered and placed in the pipe rack. Its weight should be accounted for as __________.
Y a. variable loads N b. drilling loads N c. environmental loads N d. fixed weight 9187: The external flotation bladder on an immersion suit should be inflated __________.
N a. before you enter the water Y b. after you enter the water N c. after one hour in the water N d. after you notice that your suit is losing buoyancy 9427: In the absence of external forces, adding weight on one side of a floating vessel causes the vessel to __________.
N a. heel until the angle of loll is reached Y b. list until the center of buoyancy is aligned vertically with the center of gravity N c. trim to the side opposite TCG until all moments are equal N d. decrease draft at the center of flotation