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.
422: The all-purpose nozzle will produce a fog spray when you __________.
N a. pull the nozzle handle all the way back toward the operator Y b. pull the nozzle handle back to a position where the handle is perpendicular to the plane of the nozzle N c. push the nozzle handle forward as far as it will go N d. insert a fog applicator between the fire hose and nozzle 459: What is the minimum number of people required to safely handle a 1-1/2 inch fire hose?
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 625: When the Captain of the Port or Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection issues an order of suspension to the operator of a vessel concerning oil transfer operations, it __________.
N a. is always effective immediately Y b. includes a statement of each condition requiring corrective action N c. must be in writing before it takes effect N d. All of the above 655: The spread of fire is NOT prevented by __________.
N a. shutting off the oxygen supply N b. cooling surfaces adjacent to the fire N c. removing combustibles from the endangered area Y d. removing smoke and toxic gases by ensuring adequate ventilation 731: If Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 applies to your vessel, you will not be able to discharge __________ anywhere at sea.
Y a. plastic N b. metal N c. glass N d. paper 774: If you send a flag hoist of MAJ 8, what information are you conveying?
N a. The least depth of water in the channel is 8 meters. N b. Derelict dangerous to navigation to the north. N c. Navigation is closed. You should navigate with caution. Y d. I have a male age 8 years. 834: After sending a message describing the symptoms of an ill crew member, you receive a message containing the code MRL. This means "_______".
N a. Apply ice-cold compress and renew every 4 hours Y b. Commence artificial respiration immediately N c. Give enema N d. Pass catheter into bladder 902: Your vessel is equipped with a fixed CO2 system and a fire main system. In the event of an electrical fire in the engine room what is the correct procedure for fighting the fire?
N a. Use the CO2 system and evacuate the engine room. N b. Use the fire main system and evacuate the engine room. Y c. Evacuate the engine room and use the CO2 system. N d. Evacuate the engine room and use the fire main system. 1019: You are operating 10 miles offshore with three people aboard. What kind of survival craft must you carry?
N a. An inflatable liferaft with a coastal pack N b. A life float N c. An inflatable buoyant apparatus Y d. No survival craft is required. 1118: The volatility of a flammable liquid is indicated by its __________.
N a. ignition temperature Y b. flash point N c. flammable range N d. conversion index 1198: Lead-acid batteries used aboard "T-Boats" must have terminal connections that are __________.
N a. the spring slip style Y b. a permanent type N c. located so as to be easily greased N d. temporarily clamped on the top of the battery 1346: The canopy of an inflatable liferaft should __________.
Y a. go into place as the raft is inflated N b. be put up after everyone is aboard N c. be put up only in severe weather N d. be used as a sail if the wind is blowing 1466: You used a carbon dioxide (CO2) fire extinguisher but did not empty the extinguisher. You must have it recharged if the weight loss exceeds __________.
N a. one percent of the weight of the charge N b. five percent of the weight of the charge N c. seven percent of the weight of the charge Y d. ten percent of the weight of the charge 1479: If your vessel is aground at the bow, it would be preferable that any weight removals be made from the __________.
Y a. bow N b. mid-section N c. stern N d. All of the above 1578: You may not act as person-in-charge of oil transfer operations on more than one vessel at a time __________.
N a. under any circumstances Y b. unless authorized by the Captain of the Port N c. unless radio communication is set up between the vessels N d. unless the vessels are moored clear of all docks 1581: When using the oxygen indicator, which reaction from the needle should you expect as a sample is drawn into the instrument?
N a. Rise to the correct reading and then, slowly fall to zero as the oxygen in the sample is consumed Y b. Move back and forth and finally stabilize at the correct reading after about 10 seconds N c. Rise to the correct reading immediately and then rise slowly to a false reading as the operating temperature increases N d. Slowly rise to the correct reading and then remain stationary 1665: Which statement about stowing spare hose is TRUE?
Y a. Fold the hose so that the male coupling is about 4 feet from the female coupling, then roll it up. N b. Roll the hose starting at the female end. N c. Roll the hose starting at the male end. N d. Fold the hose into lengths about 6 feet long and then lash the folds together. 1734: 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. 2133: If a vessel is sagging, which kind of stress is placed on the sheer strake?
Y a. Compression N b. Racking N c. Tension N d. Thrust 2219: Each buoyant work vest must be __________.
Y a. U.S. Coast Guard approved N b. marked with the name of the vessel N c. equipped with a water light N d. All of the above 2506: Grade E combustible liquids are those having flash points of __________.
N a. 80°F or less N b. greater than 80°F and less than 115°F N c. greater than 115°F and less than 150°F Y d. 150°F or greater 2541: When lifting loads from a boat in heavy weather, the load should be taken when the boat __________.
Y a. reaches the crest N b. begins to fall N c. begins to rise N d. reaches the trough 2607: The tendency of a grade "B" product to vaporize is indicated by its __________.
Y a. flash point N b. convection index N c. flammable range N d. ignition temperature 2683: On a MODU, the deck stringer is the outboardmost deck __________.
Y a. plating N b. beam N c. stiffener N d. stanchion 2771: The angle to which a floating MODU, with a negative initial metacentric height, lies while at rest in still water is the angle of __________.
N a. trim N b. yaw N c. heel Y d. loll 2986: What must be mounted at a small passenger vessel's operating station for use by the Master and crew?
Y a. Emergency Instructions N b. A tide table for the area N c. Instructions on artificial respiration N d. The location of the first aid kit 3095: While retrieving the survival craft, the engine should be stopped __________.
Y a. when the craft clears the water N b. when the cable has been attached N c. on approach to the platform N d. at the embarkation 3175: The jettisoning of topside weight from a MODU serves what purpose?
N a. It returns the MODU to an even keel. N b. It reduces free surface effect. Y c. It lowers the center of gravity. N d. It raises the center of gravity. 3281: Preparing to move on a location, you find that you must remove 450 tons of drill water, with a VCG of 8 feet, to enable you to meet the draft limitations. You started with a displacement of 17,000 tons and a KG of 69 feet. What is the KG after pumping out the drill water?
N a. 49.13 feet N b. 59.13 feet N c. 69.13 feet Y d. 70.66 feet 3283: The midships house of your break bulk ship is constructed with an interior stair tower from the main deck to the bridge. Under what circumstances may the doors from each deck to the stair tower be kept open when underway?
N a. They can be kept open if the Muster List ("Station Bill") has personnel designated to close them in case of fire. N b. They may be kept open if the ventilation or air conditioning system is shut down. N c. They are to be kept closed at all times. Y d. They may be kept open if they can be automatically closed from the bridge. 3321: A semisubmersible displacing 18,000 long tons has an LCG 2 feet forward of amidships. Bulk, weighing 400 long tons, is discharged from P-tanks located 50.8 feet aft of amidships. What is the new LCG?
N a. 0.8 foot forward of amidships N b. 1.20 feet forward of amidships N c. 3.11 feet forward of amidships Y d. 3.20 feet forward of amidships 3438: Generally, when lifting an inflatable liferaft back aboard ship, you would use the __________.
Y a. towing bridle N b. main weather cover N c. external lifelines N d. righting strap 3463: Which of the following statements relating to AMVER (Automated Mutual-assistance Vessel Rescue) is TRUE?
N a. An AMVER participant is under greater obligation to render assistance to a vessel in distress than a non-participant. N b. An AMVER participant is not relieved of the obligation to give 24 hour advance notice to the U.S. Coast Guard before entering a U.S. port from offshore. N c. The AMVER system does not reduce the time lost for vessels responding to calls for assistance. Y d. There is no cost to the ship or owner for messages sent within the AMVER system. 3564: The sea painter of a rescue boat should be led __________.
Y a. forward and outboard of all obstructions N b. forward and inboard of all obstructions N c. up and down from the main deck N d. to the foremost point on the vessel 3577: While being towed at a 19.5 foot draft, the DEEP DRILLER experiences single amplitude rolls of 10° with a period of 8 seconds. You should __________.
N a. continue towing operations at a 19.5 foot draft N b. ballast the rig to a 60 foot draft and continue towing operations Y c. ballast the rig to a 45 foot draft and check the vessel motions N d. alter course to bring the wind off the starboard beam 3646: One of the signals, other than a distress signal, that can be used by a rescue boat to attract attention is a/an __________.
N a. red star shell Y b. searchlight N c. burning barrel N d. orange smoke signal 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 3947: The midships house of your break bulk ship is constructed with an interior stair tower from the main deck to the bridge. Under what circumstances may the doors from each deck to the stair tower be kept open when underway?
N a. They can be kept open if the Muster List ("Station Bill") has personnel designated to close them in case of fire. Y b. They may be kept open if they can be automatically closed from the bridge. N c. They may be kept open if the ventilation or air conditioning system is shut down. N d. They are to be kept closed at all times. 4014: Towing vessel fire protection regulations apply to vessels operated __________.
N a. for restricted service such as making up or breaking up larger tows N b. for assistance towing N c. for pollution response Y d. on the Western Rivers 4127: While loaded as shown in the DEEP DRILLER Sample Load Form #3 (Preparing to Drill), all of the casing is discharged. What is the change in LCG?
N a. 0.45 foot Y b. -0.45 foot N c. -1.78 feet N d. -2.68 feet 4247: The maximum combined drilling load for the COASTAL DRILLER consisting of the combined hook, rotary, setback, and conductor tension, shall not exceed __________.
N a. 450 kips N b. 500 kips N c. 750 kips Y d. 1000 kips 4691: The COASTAL DRILLER, with no list, is at a true mean draft of 10 feet and 10 inches. LM is 1,699,463 ft-kips. Using only tanks #1, #25, and #26, how many kips of drill water must be transferred to level the jack-up?
N a. Transfer 106.2 kips aft from #1 to #25 and #26 Y b. Transfer 53.1 kips each from #25 and #26 forward to #1 N c. Transfer 612 kips from #25 to #26 N d. Vessel is level; no need to transfer 4801: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). What is the new VCG if the entire contents of drill water tanks 6 and 7 are discharged?
N a. 38.00 feet N b. 48.38 feet Y c. 49.16 feet N d. 65.00 feet 5105: The edge of a hurricane has overtaken your MODU in the Gulf of Mexico and the northwest wind of a few hours ago has shifted to the west. This is an indication that you are located in the __________.
Y a. navigable semicircle N b. dangerous semicircle N c. low pressure area N d. eye of the storm 5387: Which toxic gas is a product of incomplete combustion, and is often present when a fire burns in a closed compartment?
N a. Nitric oxide N b. Carbon dioxide N c. Hydrogen sulfide Y d. Carbon monoxide 6004: 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-0189
N a. Available GM 4.1 ft N b. Available GM 4.3 ft Y c. Available GM 4.7 ft N d. Available GM 5.1 ft 6613: What class of bulkhead is required around the galley on a MODU?
Y a. Class A N b. Class B N c. Class C N d. Class D 6673: Each emergency light on a MODU must be marked with __________.
Y a. the letter "E" N b. an arrow pointing to the nearest exit N c. a no-smoking symbol N d. the word "DANGER" 6742: With an approved combination nozzle, low-velocity fog is produced by __________.
Y a. inserting an applicator in the nozzle N b. putting the handle of the nozzle in the forward position N c. directing a straight stream of water against the ship's structure N d. the combination nozzle only when the water pressure exceeds 125 psi 6861: Prior to getting underway in fresh or brackish water, the Master or person in charge of a MODU must __________.
Y a. log the density of the water N b. secure all overboard discharges N c. take on fresh water ballast N d. clean the sides with fresh water 7072: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has drafts of: FWD 15'-06", AFT 18'-06". Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts if you ballast the forepeak with 62 tons of seawater.
N a. FWD 15'-11.5", AFT 18'-02.7" N b. FWD 16'-00.1", AFT 18'-02.1" Y c. FWD 16'-00.7", AFT 18'-01.5" N d. FWD 16'-01.3", AFT 18'-00.9" 7353: The height of a VHF radio antenna is more important than the power output wattage of the radio because __________.
Y a. VHF communications are basically "line of sight" N b. the air is more dense the higher you go N c. salt water is a poor conductor of sound N d. sea water absorbs the radiated energy 8171: The DEEP DRILLER, loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #2 (Ballast to Survival), suffers major damage which results in flooding in tank C3S. Pumping from tanks in the vicinity of the damage have proven ineffective. Your best countermeasure is to __________.
Y a. counterflood in 1P N b. counterflood in 10S N c. pump from C1P N d. pump from C3S 8325: If H2S exposure is anticipated, fixed monitoring devices aboard a MODU should have a low level concentration alarm to alert personnel when H2S concentrations first reach a maximum of __________.
Y a. 10 PPM N b. 20 PPM N c. 30 PPM N d. 40 PPM 8576: The ventilation system of your ship has fire dampers restrained by fusible links. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. A fusible link will automatically open after a fire is extinguished and reset the damper. Y b. Fusible links must be replaced if a damper is activated. N c. Fusible links are tested by applying a source of heat to them. N d. Fusible links must be replaced at every inspection for certification. 8675: The DEEP DRILLER, at 60.0 feet draft in sea water, discharges 275.8 long tons. What is the new draft?
N a. 56 feet Y b. 58 feet N c. 60 feet N d. 62 feet 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 9528: You are in Inland Waters of the United States. You may discharge overboard __________.
N a. bottles N b. metal N c. dunnage Y d. None of the above 9537: When the height of the metacenter is less than the height of the center of gravity of a vessel, the upright equilibrium position is __________.
N a. stable N b. neutral Y c. unstable N d. negative 9631: Fixed carbon dioxide extinguishing systems, for machinery spaces that are normally manned, are actuated by one control to open the stop valve in the line leading to the space, and __________.
N a. the same control releasing the CO2 Y b. a separate control to release the CO2 N c. two separate controls to release the CO2 N d. three separate controls to release the CO2