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11: A patient in shock should NOT be placed in which position?
N a. On their side if unconscious N b. Head down and feet up, no injuries to face or head N c. Flat on their back with head and feet at the same level Y d. Arms above their head 14: A yellow signal floating in the air from a small parachute, about 300 feet above the water, would indicate that a submarine __________.
N a. has fired a torpedo during a drill Y b. is about to rise to periscope depth N c. is on the bottom in distress N d. is disabled and unable to surface 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 174: If you sent out a signal on 12 March 1980, the date would be indicated by __________.
Y a. D120380 N b. D801203 N c. D031280 N d. D800312 307: Your ship is returning to New Orleans from a foreign voyage and carrying a bulk cargo of anhydrous ammonia. You must notify the Captain of the Port, New Orleans, __________.
Y a. at least 96 hours before entering port N b. if you are not participating in the USMER system N c. only if you have a hazardous condition aboard N d. only if your arrival will vary more than six hours from your ETA reported to AMVER 336: Carbon dioxide cylinders which protect machinery spaces, paint lockers and tanks may be located within those spaces when the amount of carbon dioxide does not exceed __________.
N a. 150 lbs Y b. 300 lbs N c. 450 lbs N d. 600 lbs 394: If you are transmitting a distress message by radiotelephone you should __________.
Y a. use English language N b. always use the International Code N c. preface it by the word "Interco" N d. follow the transmission with the radio alarm signal 549: If a vessel takes a sudden, severe list or trim from an unknown cause, you should FIRST __________.
Y a. determine the cause before taking countermeasures N b. assume the shift is due to off-center loading N c. counterflood N d. assume the cause is environmental forces 600: The amount of freeboard which a ship possesses has a tremendous effect on its __________.
N a. initial stability N b. free surface Y c. stability at large angles of inclination N d. permeability 607: The "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act" applies to which towboat?
N a. A 100 GT towboat, 24 feet in length N b. A 90-foot towboat tied to the pier Y c. A 60-foot towboat pushing ahead N d. A 400 GT towboat anchored 632: Portable foam type fire extinguishers are most effective on __________.
N a. mattress fires Y b. oil fires N c. wood fires N d. All of the above 706: The painter on a life float or buoyant apparatus shall __________.
N a. have a minimum breaking strength of 3,000 lbs. if the capacity of the lifesaving gear is 50 persons or greater N b. be resistant to ultraviolet sunlight deterioration N c. be stowed to pay out freely if the vessel sinks Y d. All of the above 788: Fires of which class would most likely occur in the engine room of a vessel?
N a. Classes A and B Y b. Classes B and C N c. Classes C and D N d. Classes A and D 1046: On small passenger vessels a gasoline tank vent pipe must __________.
N a. have a cross sectional area not less than that of 19 millimeters OD tubing. N b. be connected to the tank at its highest point N c. terminate in a U-bend as high above the weather deck as practicable Y d. All of the above 1088: The flash point of a liquid means the temperature __________.
Y a. at which a liquid will give off flammable vapors N b. at which a liquid will burn steadily N c. at which a liquid will explode N d. that a liquid must reach before it will flow readily 1127: Compared to the amount of concentrated foam liquid used, the amount of low expansion mechanical foam produced is __________.
N a. 97 times greater N b. 94 times greater Y c. 10 times greater N d. 2 times greater 1208: A vessel aground may have negative GM since the __________.
N a. decrease in KM is equal to the loss of draft N b. virtual rise of G is directly proportional to the remaining draft N c. lost buoyancy method is used to calculate KM, and KB is reduced Y d. displacement lost acts at the point where the ship is aground 1219: 46 CFR Subchapter T requires that rigid plastic or other nonmetallic piping __________.
N a. only be used in non-vital systems N b. not be used in gasoline or diesel fuel systems N c. have approved metallic fittings and cutoff valves where it penetrates a watertight deck or bulkhead Y d. All of the above 1228: When approaching a fire from leeward, you should shield firefighters from the fire by using __________.
N a. low-velocity fog Y b. high-velocity fog N c. a straight stream of water N d. foam spray 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 1293: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the following drafts: FWD 09'-00", AFT 15'-11". 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-0034
Y a. 2.62 feet N b. 2.82 feet N c. 2.97 feet N d. 3.15 feet 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 1547: If you must swim through an oil fire, you should NOT __________.
N a. wear as much clothing as possible N b. enter the water feet first Y c. swim with the wind N d. cover eyes with one hand when entering the water 1588: How should longitude 119°16.7'E be written when preparing an AMVER report?
Y a. 11917E N b. Q193 N c. 119.3°E N d. 119E 1689: You must pick up an individual who has fallen overboard from a sailboat. The final approach should be __________.
N a. upwind N b. downwind Y c. on a close reach N d. on a broad reach 1811: What should be your FIRST action if you discover a fire aboard ship?
Y a. Sound the alarm. N b. Attempt to put out the fire. N c. Confine it by closing doors, ports, vents, etc. N d. Call the Master. 1819: Your vessel displaces 968 tons and measures 158'L x 40'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 65'L x 40'B and the weight of the water is 80 tons?
N a. 9.14 feet Y b. 9.45 feet N c. 9.68 feet N d. 9.87 feet 1840: Your voyage planning indicates you will arrive at a waypoint in longitude 149°16.3'W at 0947 ZT on 3 March 1988. How should this date be entered into an AMVER report?
N a. 030947W Y b. 031947Z N c. 031947 88 N d. 03MAR1947Z 1840: Your voyage planning indicates you will arrive at a waypoint in longitude 149°16.3'W at 0947 ZT on 3 March 1988. How should this date be entered into an AMVER report?
N a. 030947W Y b. 031947Z N c. 031947 88 N d. 03MAR1947Z 1881: What does a SART signal sound or look like?
N a. It transmits "SOS" and the vessel's name and position in slow speed Morse Code. Y b. It will appear on a radar unit's PPI as a line of dots radiating outward with the innermost dot indicating the SART's position. N c. It will appear on a radar unit's PPI as a line of dots radiating outward with the outermost dot indicating the SART's position. N d. None of the above 2057: You cannot operate a VHF or SSB radiotelephone aboard a rig unless that station is licensed by the __________.
Y a. Federal Communications Commission N b. U.S. Coast Guard N c. Minerals Management Service N d. Department of Energy 2330: What is the purpose of a centerboard when sailing on a tack?
N a. To reduce heeling of the vessel N b. To add weight stability Y c. To reduce side slip of the vessel N d. To prevent the vessel from jibing 2347: Which references should the GMDSS radio operator consult for information on the proper operation of the equipment?
N a. ITU list of Equipment Operations Y b. The manufacturer's operating manuals N c. 47 CFR Part 80 N d. Information available through SafetyNET channels 2433: The pipe and special fittings used on floating offshore drilling rigs to establish a connection between the top of the wellbore, which is on the ocean floor, and the drilling equipment, located above the surface of the water, is called a __________.
Y a. marine riser pipe N b. marine casing N c. guide pipe N d. guide base casing 2434: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 14'-11", AFT 16'-01"; and the KG is 24.4 feet. What is the righting moment when the vessel is inclined to 30°? (Use the reference material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
N a. 24,960 foot-tons N b. 22,870 foot-tons N c. 20,360 foot-tons Y d. 18,240 foot-tons 2505: The helicopter deck of a MODU must be marked with the units identification, appropriate aiming circles, and a continuous line on the perimeter which is __________.
N a. 8 inches wide Y b. 16 inches wide N c. 24 inches wide N d. 32 inches wide 2622: Liquefied flammable gas is defined as any flammable gas having a Reid vapor pressure exceeding how many pounds?
N a. 14 N b. 30 Y c. 40 N d. 50 2859: For emergency communications, vessels operating on oceans, coastwise, or Great Lakes routes, on runs of more than 30 minutes shall carry in a portable watertight container at or near the operating station __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. six orange hand smoke distress signals N b. six red hand flare distress signals N c. one 3-cell flashlight Y d. six red hand flare distress signals and six orange hand smoke distress signals 2862: A wooden small passenger vessel operating on a coastwise route in cold water shall carry sufficient inflatable buoyant apparatus for _____________ or meet alternate requirements regarding collision bulkhead standards and the provision of life floats.(small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. all persons aboard Y b. 67% of the total number of persons permitted on board. N c. 50% of all persons aboard N d. 30% of all persons aboard 3148: The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 29'-06", AFT 29'-02". Cargo was loaded and discharged as indicated. Use sheet 2 in the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts. ST-0110
N a. FWD 29'-07", AFT 29'-08" N b. FWD 29'-05", AFT 29'-10" Y c. FWD 29'-03", AFT 30'-00" N d. FWD 29'-01", AFT 30'-02" 3270: Which portable fire extinguisher is required just outside the exit of the propulsion machinery space of a 75-ton passenger vessel?
N a. 2-1/2 gallon foam extinguisher Y b. 15 lb. CO2 extinguisher N c. 2 lb. dry chemical extinguisher N d. None of the above 3296: Which statement is TRUE concerning fuel vapors on a vessel?
Y a. Fuel vapors gather in the lowest portions of the vessel. N b. Fuel vapors can only be ignited by an open flame. N c. Vent outlets should be located above the level of the carburetor air intake. N d. None of the above 3442: When hanging off drill pipe in emergency situations aboard a MODU, the preferred location of the drill bit is __________.
N a. on bottom with the full drill string in tension N b. one stand (approximately 93 feet) off bottom Y c. no deeper than the shoe of the last casing set N d. as close to the surface as possible 3450: According to the regulations for lifeboat falls, which action must be taken at 30-month intervals?
Y a. End-for-ended N b. Renewed N c. Inspected N d. Weight tested 3472: If you find an inflatable liferaft container with the steel bands still in place around its case, you should __________.
N a. tell the Master Y b. leave the bands in place N c. tell the Mate N d. remove the bands yourself 3594: After having activated the emergency position indicating radio beacon, you should __________.
N a. turn it off for 5 minutes every half-hour N b. turn it off and on at 5 minute intervals N c. turn it off during daylight hours Y d. leave it on continuously 3864: Of the required ring life buoys for an OSV, how many must be equipped with a waterlight?
N a. 8 N b. 4 Y c. 2 N d. 1 3916: If an inflatable liferaft inflates upside down, you can right it by __________.
N a. pushing up on one side Y b. standing on the CO2 bottle, holding the bottom straps, and throwing your weight backwards N c. getting at least three or four men to push down on the side containing the CO2 cylinder N d. doing nothing; it will right itself after the canopy supports inflate 4465: The COASTAL DRILLER's ability to meet the damage stability criteria depends on maintaining watertight integrity, displacement less than 14,158 kips, level attitude, and KGT and KGL less than __________.
N a. the height of the righting arm Y b. the maximum allowed N c. GMT and GML N d. BMT and BML 4711: While loaded as shown in the COASTAL DRILLER sample load form #3 (drilling), 50 kips of tubulars are discharged from the cantilever starboard pipe racks. What is the change in the vessel's TCG?
Y a. 0.048 foot port N b. 0.048 foot starboard N c. 1.020 feet port N d. 1.020 feet starboard 4847: The rated operating time of a self-contained breathing device may be reduced in actual use because of __________.
N a. pressure differences in the atmosphere N b. the length of the hose attached to the facepiece Y c. the physical exertion of the person wearing the device N d. spaces containing poisonous vapors 5205: Among the possible causes of unexpected constant inclination of the floating COASTAL DRILLER is __________.
N a. consumption of on board liquids Y b. miscalculation of loads N c. liquid transfer through open valves N d. flooding due to hull damage 5511: When inspecting anchor chain, the American Petroleum Institute recommends checking the length over 5 links every __________.
N a. 10 feet Y b. 100 feet N c. 250 feet N d. 500 feet 5561: What line receives the hardest service in the mooring system?
N a. Guy wire N b. Joining pendant N c. Wildcat leader Y d. Anchor pendant 5598: Fire dampers prevent the spread of fire by __________.
N a. direct contact N b. radiation Y c. convection N d. conduction 5827: When a MODU is afloat in equilibrium, the horizontal component of mooring line tensions should equal __________.
N a. drilling forces N b. weight forces N c. buoyancy forces Y d. environmental forces 5855: A mat-type drilling unit tows more slowly than a jack-up unit due to __________.
Y a. the drag of the mat N b. its deeper draft N c. its tubular legs N d. the design of the bow 6483: In a conventional drilling system, imparting rotation to the drill string is a function of the __________.
Y a. rotary table N b. swivel N c. motion compensator N d. diverter 6645: Offshore drilling units that are on an international voyage must have a portable radio apparatus that meets the requirements of the __________.
N a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. Minerals Management Service N c. U.S. Coast Guard Y d. Federal Communications Commission 7318: A cabinet or space containing the controls or valves for the fixed firefighting system must be __________.
Y a. posted with instructions on the operation of the system N b. ventilated and equipped with explosion-proof switches N c. painted with red and black diagonal stripes N d. equipped with a battery powered source of emergency lighting