This is an interactive test. Read each question and select the proper answer by clicking on the appropriate answer. If a "Y" appears, your choice is correct. If a "N" appears, more study may be in order.
56: The required number and type of hand portable fire extinguishers for staterooms on cargo vessels is __________.
N a. one A-I N b. one B-I N c. one C-I Y d. none required 89: To determine what navigation lights and day-shapes must be displayed on mobile offshore drilling units under tow, you should check the __________.
N a. American Bureau of Shipping classification rules Y b. International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea N c. Safety of Life at Sea Convention N d. Minerals Management Service rules 143: You have abandoned ship in tropical waters. Which procedure(s) should be used during a prolonged period in a raft?
N a. Wet clothes during the day to decrease perspiration. N b. Get plenty of rest. N c. Keep the entrance curtains open. Y d. All of the above 166: On cargo vessels, which fire extinguisher is considered semi-portable?
N a. A-II N b. C-II Y c. B-III N d. All of the above 322: A definite advantage of using water as a fire extinguishing agent is its characteristic of __________.
N a. alternate expansion and contraction as water in a liquid state becomes a vapor N b. absorption of smoke and gases as water is converted from a liquid to a vapor N c. rapid contraction as water is converted from a liquid to a vapor Y d. rapid expansion as water absorbs heat and changes to steam 431: The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 28'-04", AFT 31'-10". Cargo was loaded and discharged as shown. Use sheet 2 in the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts. ST-0007
N a. FWD 29'-01", AFT 31'-04" N b. FWD 29'-05", AFT 31'-00" Y c. FWD 29'-08", AFT 30'-09" N d. FWD 29'-11", AFT 30'-07" 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 447: According to the "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act", what is NOT required in the radiotelephone log?
N a. Distress and alarm signals transmitted or intercepted N b. Times of beginning and end of watch period Y c. Routine navigational traffic N d. Daily statement about the condition of the required radiotelephone equipment 815: Applications for waivers of any requirements of the regulations for oil transfer operations must be submitted __________.
N a. the day before the operations N b. 5 days before the operations N c. 10 days before the operations Y d. 30 days before the operations 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 1081: All of the following are part of the fire triangle EXCEPT __________.
N a. heat N b. oxygen N c. fuel Y d. electricity 1273: In launching a covered lifeboat, what would safely lower the lifeboat from inside the lifeboat cabin?
N a. Frapping line N b. Tricing line N c. Rottmer release Y d. Winch remote control wire 1420: Which statement about the pressure in a tank being inerted by an inert gas system is TRUE?
N a. The maximum pressure permitted is 8 psi. Y b. A positive pressure should be maintained at all times. N c. The pressure must remain within the limits of +5 psi to -1 psi. N d. None of the above 1513: Limit switches, winches, falls, etc. must be thoroughly inspected at least every __________.
N a. 2 months N b. 4 months N c. 6 months Y d. year 1572: Your fishing vessel operates more than 25 miles from the coastline on the Great Lakes. Which distress signal is NOT required to be on board?
N a. 3 red parachute flares N b. 6 red hand flares Y c. 1 electric distress light N d. 3 orange smoke signals 1642: The Master or person in charge on a MODU shall insure that line throwing equipment is not operated __________.
N a. during a rain storm Y b. in an explosive atmosphere N c. near a lifeboat station N d. by other than senior rig personnel 1805: A sloop is a sailing vessel with __________.
Y a. one mast N b. two masts: with the mizzen stepped abaft the rudder post N c. two masts: with the mizzen stepped forward of the rudder post N d. two masts: a foremast and a mainmast 1929: Which statement concerning homing signals in the GMDSS is FALSE?
N a. A homing signal provides a bearing for rescue personnel to follow to the signal's SOURCE. Y b. A homing signal is detected by the COSPAS-SARSAT satellites. N c. A homing signal cannot be detected by a GPS receiver. N d. A homing signal may be transmitted by equipment attached to the survival craft. 2210: To check stability, a weight of 10 tons is lifted with the jumbo boom whose head is 45 ft. from the ship's centerline. The clinometer show's a list of 5.0° with weight suspended. Displacement including the weight is 9,000 tons. The GM while in this condition is __________.
Y a. 0.57 foot N b. 0.72 foot N c. 0.96 foot N d. 1.25 feet 2227: When the survival craft is supplied with bottles of compressed air they are used for __________.
Y a. an air supply for personnel N b. additional flotation N c. priming the sprinkler system N d. filling the self righting bags 2331: What prevents water running along the shaft of a leaking centrifugal pump from entering the shaft bearing?
N a. Shaft seal Y b. Water flinger N c. Drain hole N d. Lantern ring 2361: What are the conditions, under GMDSS, whereby a ship is NOT allowed to depart from any port?
Y a. The vessel is not capable of performing all required distress and safety functions. N b. The vessel is carrying more than the required number of qualified GMDSS radio operators. N c. The vessel has a temporary waiver of its radio license and Safety Certificate. N d. The vessel is not carrying a GMDSS radio maintainer, but has provided for shoreside maintenance plus duplication of equipment if required. 2370: According to the Chemical Data Guide, the flammable limits of ethylene oxide are __________.
N a. 1.85 - 48.0% Y b. 2 - 100% N c. 2.7 - 34% N d. 1.9 - 88.0% 2579: What is the most appropriate action for a GMDSS Radio Operator to take in a distress situation where immediate help is needed, but the vessel is not sinking nor needs to be abandoned?
N a. Switch off EPIRB and SART manually. Y b. Transmit Distress call by MF/HF, VHF or INMARSAT. N c. Notify the RCC (Rescue Coordination Center) through VHF FM on Channel 13. N d. Transmit Distress call by activating the radiotelegraph automatic alarm signal. 2632: What is the proper first aid for LPG in the eye?
N a. Apply an ice pack to the eye. N b. Keep the eyelid closed. Y c. Flush the eye with plenty of water. N d. Rub the eye area clean. 2651: Load line regulations are designed to insure that a MODU has adequate structural strength and sufficient __________.
N a. lifesaving equipment Y b. stability N c. mooring tension N d. riser tension 2686: Which tank barges require draft marks?
Y a. All tank barges N b. Notch barges over 1000 GT N c. Tank barges over 100 GT N d. Tank barges over 50 GT 2921: A MODU is inclined at an angle of loll. In the absence of external forces, the righting arm (GZ) is __________.
N a. positive N b. negative Y c. zero N d. vertical 3251: A hydrostatic release mechanism for a liferaft __________.
N a. must be wet before it will release N b. should be kept in a watertight cover except in an emergency N c. will inflate the raft in its cradle if operated manually Y d. must be submerged to a certain depth to release automatically 3289: A warship indicates that it wishes to communicate with a merchant ship by hoisting __________.
N a. the merchant ship's identity signal and keeping it hoisted during the entire communication N b. the national ensign of the merchant vessel at the starboard yard N c. the flags MV close up until acknowledged and then lowering them to the dip Y d. the code pennant, and keeping it flying during the entire communication 3315: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid loading shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the LCG-FP of the liquid load. ST-0122
N a. 271.2 ft Y b. 291.0 ft N c. 288.8 N d. 305.3 ft 3326: The nozzle of a gasoline hose or can should be kept __________.
Y a. in contact with the fill opening to guard against static spark N b. from making contact with the fill opening to guard against static spark N c. in contact with the fill opening to allow proper venting N d. None of the above 3342: How many type B-II hand portable fire extinguishers are required in the machinery space of an uninspected motor vessel with 1,400 BHP? (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
Y a. 2 N b. 3 N c. 4 N d. 5 3407: The most important thing to remember when launching an inflatable liferaft by hand is to __________.
N a. open the CO2 inflation valve N b. open the raft container Y c. ensure that the operating cord is secured to the vessel N d. inflate the raft on the vessel, then lower it over the side 3616: Which radiotelephone signal indicates receipt of a distress message?
Y a. Received mayday N b. Roger wilco N c. Seelonce N d. Mayday wilco 3763: What is the procedure for checking for spinal cord damage in an unconscious patient?
N a. Beginning at the back of the neck, and proceeding to the buttocks, press the spine to find where it hurts Y b. Prick the skin of the hands and the soles of the feet with a sharp object to check for reaction N c. Selectively raise each arm and each leg and watch patient's face to see if he registers pain N d. Roll patient onto his stomach and prick along the length of his spine to check reaction 3774: The signal given to commence lowering the lifeboats is __________.
N a. 3 short blasts of the ship's whistle Y b. 1 short blast of the ship's whistle N c. 3 long blasts of the ship's whistle N d. 1 long blast of the ship's whistle 4031: The DEEP DRILLER, at 60.0 feet draft in sea water, has VM = 974,441 foot-long tons, and FSMT = 18,732 foot-long tons. What is the metacentric height corrected for transverse free surface effects?
N a. 5.66 feet N b. 7.37 feet Y c. 8.02 feet N d. 54.82 feet 4057: In the DEEP DRILLER, LCG is obtained from the sum of the longitudinal moments by __________.
N a. adding the free surface correction N b. subtracting the free surface correction N c. multiplying by displacement Y d. dividing by displacement 4144: Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning the proper procedure in handling a fire hose?
N a. A 1½ inch hose should be deployed with a minimum of a nozzleman and hoseman. N b. The nozzleman should always hold the nozzle with one hand on top, to prevent kickback. N c. Back-up hosemen should be positioned wherever the hose makes a significant turn. Y d. The fire hose should be partially charged before deploying it from the fire station. 4200: A vessel has a maximum allowable draft of 28 feet in salt water and a fresh water allowance of 8 inches. At the loading berth, the water density is 1.011. To what draft can she load in order to be at her marks when she reaches the sea? (The salt water density is 1.025.)
N a. 27' 07.5" N b. 27' 08.5" N c. 28' 03.5" Y d. 28' 04.5" 4334: What is the function of an air receiver in the compressed air system?
N a. Condenses moisture N b. Provides overpressure protection N c. Purifies the air Y d. Acts as an accumulator 4534: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has on board 5577 tons of cargo with an LCG-FP of 275.55 feet. See the distribution of the cargo to be loaded. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final LCG-FP of the cargo. ST-0163
Y a. LCG-FP 271.2 feet N b. LCG-FP 272.1 feet N c. LCG-FP 273.6 feet N d. LCG-FP 274.6 feet 4663: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). If the contents of the #7 drill water tank are discharged, what would be the new TCG?
N a. -0.15 foot N b. 0.00 foot Y c. 0.15 foot N d. 0.29 foot 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 5183: The DEEP DRILLER departs a fresh water port at a draft of 20.5 feet. What will be the draft in sea water?
N a. 18.2 feet N b. 19.4 feet Y c. 19.7 feet N d. 22.8 feet 5515: What should be done after repairing a surface crack on a link of anchor chain by grinding?
Y a. Examine the area by magnetic particle inspection N b. Replace the chain in service N c. Galvanize the area N d. Post heat the area 6197: Fighting a rig fire in the ballast pumproom with hoses would adversely affect the stability of the rig most by __________.
N a. increasing the permeability of the pumproom N b. reduction of drill water from the storage tanks Y c. a list caused by water filling the compartment N d. a reduced KG caused by water filling the compartment 6397: A well kick while drilling from a MODU will cause __________.
Y a. increased fluid level in the mud pits N b. decreased fluid level in the mud pits N c. increased cuttings on the shale shaker N d. decreased cuttings on the shale shaker 6801: Where must the 0mster or person in charge of a MODU record the date of each test of emergency lighting and power systems and the condition and performance of the equipment?
N a. On the Certificate of Inspection N b. On the Muster List ("Station Bill") N c. In the Operations Manual Y d. In either the official or unofficial log 6863: When are fore and aft draft readings required to be entered in the unofficial logbook of a MODU?
N a. Once a day N b. Once a week Y c. Prior to getting underway N d. Only when entering waters of different density 7075: Where there are multiple accident victims, which injuries should be the FIRST to receive emergency treatment?
N a. Major multiple fractures N b. Eye injuries N c. Back injuries with spinal-cord damage Y d. Airway and breathing difficulties 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 8307: The sense of smell cannot be depended upon to detect H2S because __________.
N a. it has a smell similar to petroleum products N b. hydrogen sulfide gas is odorless Y c. the sense of smell is deadened by the gas N d. it is better to rely on eye irritation as a detector 8440: Addition of weight above the center of gravity of a vessel will ALWAYS __________.
Y a. reduce initial stability N b. increase righting moments N c. increase GM N d. All of the above 8485: The DEEP DRILLER, at a draft of 60 feet, has a KGL of 55.4 feet and an LCG of 2.43 feet. What is the trim angle?
Y a. 2° by the head N b. 2° by the stern N c. 4° by the head N d. 4° by the stern 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 9445: The difference between the height of the metacenter and the height of the center of gravity is known as the __________.
Y a. metacentric height N b. height of the righting arm N c. fore and aft perpendicular N d. height of the center of buoyancy 9497: Stability is determined principally by the location of the point of application of two forces: the upward-acting buoyant force and the __________.
N a. upward-acting weight force Y b. downward-acting weight force N c. downward-acting buoyant force N d. environmental force 9641: The carbon dioxide cylinders of a fixed fire extinguishing system may be located inside the protected space, if the quantity of CO2 required to protect that space is not more than __________.
N a. 1 long ton Y b. 300 pounds N c. 900 pounds N d. 1,500 pounds