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6: Records of tests and inspections of a cargo vessel's fire extinguishing systems shall be kept on board __________.
N a. for 1 year N b. for 2 years N c. until the next Coast Guard inspection Y d. until the vessel's Certificate of Inspection expires 34: Which single-letter sound signal(s) may only be made in compliance with the Rules of the Road?
N a. D N b. E N c. S Y d. All of the above 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 131: A vessel is floating at a mean draft of 16 feet. At this draft, the displacement is 8,000 tons. The length of the vessel is 475 ft., beam is 55 ft., TPI is 45. Calculate KM. (See P-value, K-value table in the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book)
N a. 18.8 feet Y b. 20.9 feet N c. 22.7 feet N d. 32.0 feet 538: A victim is coughing and wheezing from a partial obstruction of the airway. An observer should __________.
N a. perform the Heimlich maneuver N b. immediately start CPR N c. give back blows and something to drink Y d. allow the person to continue coughing and dislodge the obstruction on his own 656: The governor brake on a lifeboat winch shall be capable of controlling the speed of lowering a fully equipped lifeboat from a cargo ship at __________.
N a. a safe speed only specified N b. not less than 120 feet per minute Y c. not more than 120 feet per minute N d. not more than 90 feet per minute 660: Reserve buoyancy is __________.
Y a. the watertight part of a vessel above the waterline N b. the void portion of the ship below the waterline which is enclosed and watertight N c. transverse watertight bulkheads N d. a measure of metacentric height 698: The spread of fire is prevented by __________.
N a. cooling surfaces adjacent to the fire N b. removing combustibles from the endangered area N c. shutting off the oxygen supply Y d. All of the above 712: Which statement is TRUE concerning the application of foam on an oil fire?
N a. It cools the surface of the liquid. N b. It gives protection to fire fighting personnel against the heat of the fire. Y c. It forms a smothering blanket on the surface of the oil. N d. It should be used at the same time a solid stream of water is being applied. 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 911: You are on a supply run to an offshore drilling rig. On board is the cargo listed. What is the height above the main deck of the center of gravity of the cargo? ST-0018
N a. 3.75 feet N b. 3.02 feet Y c. 2.22 feet N d. 0.83 foot 1133: If you must enter water on which there is an oil fire, you should __________.
N a. protect your life preserver by holding it above your head Y b. enter the water on the windward side of the vessel N c. keep both hands in front of your face to break the water surface when diving head first N d. wear very light clothing 1167: A pumproom is suspected of accumulating gases after a ventilation machinery breakdown. Where should the combustible gas indicator case be placed when testing the pumproom atmosphere for combustible gases?
N a. In the lower level of the pumproom N b. In the middle level of the pumproom N c. In the upper level of the pumproom Y d. On the deck outside the pumproom 1358: Which extinguishing agent is best for use on a magnesium fire?
N a. Water Y b. Sand N c. CO2 N d. Dry chemical 1437: You are in a lifeboat when you sight the stars. You will be heading due north when you head for Polaris which is indicated by which letter? (D007SA )
Y a. F N b. G N c. J N d. K 1481: You are reading the draft marks in illustration D032DG. The water level is at the top of number 8. What is the draft? (D032DG )
N a. 7'-09" N b. 8'-00" N c. 8'-03" Y d. 8'-06" 1577: What is the minimum number of bolts required in a temporary bolted flange oil hose coupling?
N a. 3 Y b. 4 N c. 6 N d. A bolt must be used in every hole. 1600: You are berthed at a cargo facility where you have just completed discharging a dangerous cargo. You must complete topside repairs involving hot work before sailing. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
N a. You can make repairs with permission of the facility owner since you are empty and the cargo is on the facility. N b. The repair area must be inspected by a marine surveyor to ensure that it can be done safely. N c. Hot work repairs at such a facility are prohibited. Y d. The Captain of the Port may give specific approval to make hot work repairs. 1680: In an open lifeboat, the lifeboat compass is usually __________.
Y a. placed in a fixed bracket when being used N b. clamped to any position convenient for the coxswain to see it N c. permanently mounted on the lifeboat's centerline N d. mounted in the center of the boat to eliminate deviation 1782: Which channel has been designated for on-scene communications in GMDSS?
N a. 24 N b. 2182 N c. 70 Y d. 16 and 2174.5 2042: Which line would be used to hoist a sail?
N a. Forestay Y b. Halyard N c. Mainsheet N d. Foreguy 2087: The davit aboard a MODU is used to __________.
N a. lower personnel down by a transfer basket N b. lower food and water to personnel in a liferaft Y c. lower the liferaft down with its full complement N d. move equipment around the deck 2250: Which cargo is considered volatile?
N a. Bunker C N b. Turkey-red oil N c. Sweet oil Y d. iso-Propylamine 2367: The person or company, either proprietor or lessee, actually operating an oil well or lease is the __________.
N a. production company N b. company representative N c. drilling contractor Y d. operator 2678: What happens to the pulling power of a winch when retrieving wire rope?
N a. It increases Y b. It decreases N c. It remains the same N d. It fluctuates, depending on the gearing system 2775: The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 28'-08", AFT 29'-05'. 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-0081
N a. FWD 28'-11", AFT 28'-11" N b. FWD 29'-01", AFT 28'-09" N c. FWD 29'-03", AFT 28'-07" Y d. FWD 29'-05", AFT 28'-05" 2823: A vessel heading ESE is on a course of __________.
Y a. 112.5° N b. 135.0° N c. 157.5° N d. 180.0° 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 2886: A small passenger vessel, operating only on domestic routes, which is operated in salt water for more than three months in a year must undergo a dry dock and internal structural examination at least once every __________.
Y a. 2 years N b. 3 years N c. 4 years N d. 5 years 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 3218: Assuming that the recommended hatch loading sequence is followed, how many long tons of iron ore may be loaded through hatch No. 3 while using a single belt loader to arrive at a desired mean keel draft of 27'-07"? (Use the Guidance Manual for Loading M.V. GRAND HAVEN.)
Y a. 2500 tons N b. 2550 tons N c. 2600 tons N d. 2650 tons 3252: Before any machinery is put in operation, you should __________.
Y a. ventilate all compartments, see that the machinery is clean and there are no obstructions N b. just turn the key and start up N c. take for granted that there are no fuel leaks N d. assume there are no volatile fumes in the engine space 3272: Where should life jackets be stowed? (Small Passenger Vessel Regulations)
N a. In the forepeak N b. In the wheelhouse Y c. Throughout the accommodation spaces N d. In locked watertight and fireproof containers on or above the main deck 3311: 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-0121
N a. Available GM 3.51 ft N b. Available GM 3.60 ft Y c. Available GM 3.98 ft N d. Available GM 4.28 ft 3329: A fire is discovered in the forepeak of a vessel at sea. The wind is from ahead at 35 knots. You should __________.
N a. remain on course and hold speed N b. remain on course but slack the speed Y c. change course and put the stern to the wind N d. change course to put the wind on either beam and increase speed 3452: Your vessel's existing draft is FWD 29'-05", AFT 30'-07". Using the Guidance Manual for Loading M.V. GRAND HAVEN, determine the new draft if 540 long tons are loaded in No. 18 hatch.
Y a. FWD 29'-05", AFT 31'-03" N b. FWD 29'-09", AFT 30'-11" N c. FWD 30'-01", AFT 31'-03" N d. FWD 30'-04", AFT 29'-06" 3571: The DEEP DRILLER is anchoring in 600 feet of water. In the absence of environmental forces, the mooring lines should be adjusted to __________.
N a. 245 kips Y b. 222 kips N c. 237 kips N d. 194 kips 3605: While anchored in 700 feet of water, 3,150 feet of chain is deployed for line #4. Tension on that line is 200 kips. According to the DEEP DRILLER Operating Manual, how much of that chain lies along the bottom?
N a. 1,218 feet Y b. 1,398 feet N c. 1,752 feet N d. 1,844 feet 3607: With the DEEP DRILLER anchored in 500 feet of water and with the tension on the mooring chain of 170 kips, the length of the catenary is __________.
Y a. 1,378 feet N b. 1,423 feet N c. 1,591 feet N d. 1,624 feet 3631: During an ice storm on board the DEEP DRILLER, the rig is uniformly covered with 414 tons of ice. At the beginning of the storm the rig was at 45 foot draft. After the storm the rig was at a 48 foot draft. Assume a KG of 127 feet for the new ice and an original KG of 58 feet. What is the new KG of the DEEP DRILLER?
Y a. 59.74 feet N b. 60.34 feet N c. 61.19 feet N d. 61.27 feet 3704: After a person has been revived by artificial respiration, he should be __________.
N a. walked around until he is back to normal N b. given several shots of whiskey Y c. kept lying down and warm N d. allowed to do as he wishes 3734: Which procedure should be followed when individuals are rescued in cold climates and suffer from hypothermia?
N a. Give them brandy or other alcoholic stimulation to promote a return to an acceptable body temperature. Y b. Move them to a warm room to gradually raise their body temperature. N c. Keep them moving to stimulate circulation to raise their body temperature. N d. Warm them under an electric blanket to rapidly regain normal body temperature. 3818: To keep injured survivors warm in the water after abandoning an OSV, when no rescue craft is in sight, they should __________.
Y a. be placed in the middle of a small circle formed by the other survivors in the water N b. float on their backs with their arms extended for maximum exposure to the air N c. remove their life jackets and hold on to uninjured survivors N d. sip seawater at intervals of fifteen minutes 3827: What is the change in transverse moments for the DEEP DRILLER if 103.48 long-tons of ballast is transferred from a full ballast tank 1P to an empty ballast tank 10S?
N a. 15,522 foot-tons increase Y b. 15,181 foot-tons increase N c. 3,594 foot-tons increase N d. 1,797 foot-tons increase 4076: In the illustration shown, the equipment bags are indicated by item number __________. (D014SA )
N a. 12 N b. 15 N c. 17 Y d. 19 4286: A vessel which violates the "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act" may be charged a civil penalty of __________.
N a. $100 Y b. $650 N c. $1000 N d. $1500 4301: When leveling the elevated COASTAL DRILLER, you may raise the low corner instead of lowering the high corner __________.
N a. in all cases, it is optional Y b. if lowering the high corner places the unit in the wave action N c. if proper air gap has been exceeded N d. if a potential punch-through threatens 4311: The COASTAL DRILLER, in transit with winds expected to exceed 70 knots, must lower the legs to 60.5 feet below the hull in order to meet the requirements for stability and __________.
Y a. leg strength N b. variable load N c. environmental load N d. load line 5447: While drilling loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), the DEEP DRILLER suffers a sudden unexpected inclination to starboard and forward. Strong winds and high waves are from the port quarter. Among the possible causes, you should consider __________.
N a. failure of mooring lines 3 or 4 Y b. failure of mooring lines 7 or 8 N c. leak in ballast tank #2S N d. ballast tanks equalizing into tank 1S 5508: Your drafts are: FWD 17'-09", AFT 18'-03". What is the KM based on the tables in the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book?
N a. 25.7 feet N b. 26.0 feet Y c. 26.2 feet N d. 26.4 feet 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 6621: Locations on a MODU where flammable hydrocarbon gas or vapors may accumulate due to drilling operations are defined as __________.
N a. gaseous locations N b. hazardous locations Y c. classified locations N d. designated locations 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 7007: What precaution should be taken when treating burns caused by contact with dry lime?
N a. Water should be applied in a fine spray. N b. The burned area should be immersed in water. N c. The entire burn area should be covered with ointment. Y d. Before washing, the lime should be brushed away gently. 7056: Your drafts are: FWD 23'-03", AFT 27'-01". Use the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the vessels displacement if you are in fresh water.
N a. 12,550 tons Y b. 12,900 tons N c. 13,200 tons N d. 13,350 tons 7113: Fire extinguishers used on MODU's are numbered by size I through V, with I being __________.
N a. used for electrical fires only Y b. the smallest N c. the most accessible N d. the most effective 7693: Increasing the number of slack liquid tanks has the effect of raising the __________.
N a. uncorrected KG N b. maximum allowed KG Y c. virtual height of the center of gravity N d. metacentric height 8777: On a MODU, an obvious indicator of lost circulation of drilling fluid is __________.
N a. fluid level in the mud pits increases rapidly Y b. fluid level in the mud pits decreases rapidly N c. increased cuttings on the shale shaker N d. decreased cuttings on the shale shaker 9643: 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. 1,000 pounds N b. 750 pounds N c. 500 pounds Y d. 300 pounds 9662: Which of the following statements is FALSE, concerning the regulations pertaining to the cylinder room of a fixed CO2 fire extinguishing system?
N a. The compartment must be properly ventilated. N b. The temperature of the room should never exceed 130°F. Y c. The door must be kept unlocked. N d. The compartment shall be clearly marked and identifiable.