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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 236: What is the maximum number of sleeping accommodations a barge may have before it is required to have fire pumps, hydrants, hose, and nozzles installed?
N a. 5 N b. 8 Y c. 12 N d. 15 238: Unless there is danger of further injury, a person with a compound fracture should not be moved until bleeding is controlled and __________.
N a. the bone has been set Y b. the fracture is immobilized N c. radio advice has been obtained N d. the wound has been washed 274: The flag hoist 62.2 would be sent as pennant 6, pennant 2, __________.
N a. answering pennant, first substitute Y b. answering pennant, second substitute N c. space, second substitute N d. answering pennant, third substitute 295: The preferred type of pollution control for oil spills on the water is(are) __________.
N a. straw Y b. booms N c. skimmers N d. chemical dispersants 730: The percentage of the total surface area or volume of a flooded compartment that can be occupied by water caused by damage is known as __________.
N a. one compartment standard N b. center of flotation Y c. permeability N d. form gain 848: The class of fire on which a blanketing effect is essential is class __________.
N a. A Y b. B N c. C N d. D 917: Foam-type portable fire extinguishers are most useful in combating fires involving __________.
N a. solid materials such as wood or bales of fiber Y b. flammable liquids N c. electrical equipment N d. metallic solids 973: You are on a vessel that has a metacentric height of 1.0 foot and a beam of 40 feet. What can you expect the rolling period of the vessel to be?
N a. 15.2 seconds N b. 15.9 seconds N c. 17.0 seconds Y d. 17.6 seconds 1016: What is the maximum length of time that distress flares are approved for?
N a. 1 and 1/2 years N b. 2 years Y c. 3 and 1/2 years N d. 5 years 1040: General requirements for a vessel's radiotelephone station log are that __________.
N a. logs must be kept in an orderly manner N b. erasures are not allowed N c. it must identify the vessel's name and official number Y d. All of the above 1187: A self-contained breathing apparatus is used to __________.
N a. make underwater repairs to barges N b. determine if the air in a tank is safe for men Y c. enter areas that may contain dangerous fumes or lack oxygen N d. resuscitate an unconscious person 1261: On small passenger vessels, when must watchmen patrol throughout the vessel to guard against and give alarm in case of fire or other danger?
N a. At all times outside normal work hours N b. At all times when the vessel is underway Y c. During the nighttime when the vessel carries overnight passengers N d. When the rest of the crew is asleep 1314: Under normal conditions a liferaft is released from its cradle by __________.
N a. cutting the restraining strap N b. unscrewing the turnbuckle on the back of the cradle N c. lifting one end of the raft Y d. pushing the plunger on the center of the hydrostatic release 1318: The most effective fire extinguishing agent to use on burning linen is __________.
Y a. water N b. carbon dioxide N c. dry chemical N d. foam 1373: You are reading draft marks on a vessel. The water level is halfway between the bottom of the number 5 and the top of the number 5. What is the draft of the vessel?
N a. 4'-09" N b. 5'-09" Y c. 5'-03" N d. 5'-06" 1422: Mechanical gearing of deck machinery such as the windlass or boat hoists should __________.
N a. be open to view so, if a foreign object gets in the gearing, the operator can immediately stop the machinery Y b. have a guard over the gearing N c. be painted a contrasting color from the base color in order to call attention to the gearing N d. not be operated if there is any crew within 10 feet of the machinery 1618: Which characteristic of Halon is a disadvantage when it is used as a fire extinguishing medium?
N a. Leaves a residue Y b. Cost, relative to other agents N c. Breaks down while under prolonged storage N d. Conducts electricity 1800: Which U.S. agency issues a Certificate of Financial Responsibility?
N a. Environmental Protection Agency Y b. Coast Guard N c. Corps of Engineers N d. Maritime Administration 1807: Which is standing rigging?
N a. Halyards Y b. Stays N c. Sheets N d. Downhauls 1978: How should you try to right a capsized small sailing vessel?
N a. Position all personnel at the stern and rock the vessel upright. N b. Position all personnel around the mast and lift the vessel upright. Y c. Lock the centerboard in the down position, stand on the centerboard, and pull on a shroud or a halyard. N d. Put the centerboard in the up position and have all personnel haul in on the line attached to the mast. 1981: On a mobile offshore drilling unit it is required to __________.
N a. inspect the lifesaving gear provided in any helicopter landing on the rig N b. check the Certificate of Inspection of any support vessel bringing hazardous materials to the rig N c. insure that engineering spaces are in a clean and sanitary condition Y d. record the length of each abandonment drill in the rig's log book 2020: Free communication will adversely affect transverse stability only when the flooded space is __________.
Y a. off-center N b. on the centerline N c. completely flooded N d. open to the sea above and below the waterline 2185: On offshore drilling units, all lifeboats are required to be marked with the __________.
N a. name of the owner of the unit Y b. number of persons allowed in the boat N c. drilling location of the unit N d. All of the above 2211: You discharge garbage overboard at sea. When recording your vessel's position as required, you must include __________.
Y a. latitude, longitude and estimated distance from shore N b. latitude, longitude and approximate depth of water N c. latitude, longitude, course, speed, and a copy of that days noon position slip N d. Latitude and longitude only 2276: What is the Reid vapor pressure of allyl chloride?
N a. 16.5 (psia) N b. 14.0 (psia) N c. 12.9 (psia) Y d. 10.3 (psia) 2284: The flammable limits for crude oil are __________.
N a. 1% to 6% mixture in air N b. 20% to 40% mixture in air N c. 0% to 1% mixture in air Y d. unavailable 2291: The purpose for the bag or box on top of some survival craft is to __________.
Y a. right the craft in case of capsizing N b. increase area for radar detection N c. act as a sail in case of a power loss N d. steady the craft in heavy seas 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 2405: The heavy three-, four-, or six-sided length of pipe suspended from the swivel through the rotary table and connected to the topmost joint of drill pipe to turn the drill stem as the rotary table turns is called the __________.
N a. swivel N b. bail Y c. kelly N d. cock 2415: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is loaded with the cargo shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the amount of liquid loading required in the double bottom tanks to meet a one compartment standard. ST-0062
Y a. 1171.5 tons N b. 1311.0 tons N c. 1503.0 tons N d. 1710.5 tons 2537: Which statement(s) is(are) TRUE regarding heaving-to?
N a. A sloop will heave to with her jib and mainsail aback. N b. A ketch will heave to with her jib and mizzen aback. Y c. A yawl will heave to with her jib aback, main sheet eased, and her mizzen sheeted in. N d. All of the above are correct. 2708: Upon release to the atmosphere, LFG readily __________.
Y a. vaporizes N b. attacks caustically N c. rises N d. attacks corrosively 2866: If a vessel is not equipped with an automatically-activated emergency lighting system, the vessel must be __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. operated only in daylight hours N b. provided with gasoline or kerosene lights N c. equipped with luminous tape markings on emergency equipment Y d. equipped with individual battery-powered lights 2874: The sailing drafts are: FWD 22'-06", AFT 23'-06" and the GM is 3.3 feet. Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book, to determine the available righting arm at 22° inclination.
N a. 1.2 feet Y b. 1.8 feet N c. 2.4 feet N d. 3.0 feet 2903: Life jackets should be marked with the __________.
N a. maximum weight allowed N b. stowage space assigned N c. vessel's home port Y d. vessel's name 3005: All vessels having a Certificate of Inspection and operating exclusively in salt water shall be dry-docked or hauled out __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. once in each calendar year N b. once in each fiscal year N c. at the time of each inspection Y d. at intervals not to exceed 2 years 3056: The service use of pyrotechnic distress signals measured from the date of manufacture shall be limited to a period of __________.
N a. 24 months N b. 36 months Y c. 42 months N d. 60 months 3139: Open ullage holes in tanks which are not gas-free must be protected by __________.
N a. PV valves N b. warning signs Y c. flame screens N d. stop-check valves 3171: Automatic fire dampers in ventilation systems are operated by use of __________.
Y a. fusible links N b. remotely operated valves N c. C02 system pressure switches N d. heat or smoke detectors 3317: You are in a lifeboat broadcasting a distress message. What information would be essential to your rescuers?
N a. The nature of the distress N b. The time of day N c. Your radio call sign Y d. Your position by latitude and longitude 3354: Backfire flame arrestors are installed on __________.
N a. fuel tanks N b. spark plugs Y c. carburetors N d. distributors 3451: As shown, number 1 operates the __________. (D011SA )
Y a. Fleming gear N b. McCluny hook N c. sea painter N d. releasing gear 3660: How should the letter "W" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?
N a. DUB A U Y b. WISS KEY N c. WI NE N d. WOO LF 3757: What are the symptoms of sun stroke?
N a. Temperature falls below normal, pulse is rapid and feeble, skin is cold and clammy. Y b. Temperature is high, pulse is strong and rapid, skin is hot and dry. N c. Temperature is high, pulse is slow and feeble, skin is clammy. N d. Temperature falls below normal, pulse is rapid, skin is clammy. 3906: When a lifeline is required to be attached to a ring life buoy it must be at least __________.
N a. 30 feet long Y b. 60 feet long N c. 90 feet long N d. 120 feet long 3992: How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 175-foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 3300 brake horsepower?
N a. 2 N b. 3 Y c. 4 N d. 5 4471: A severe storm threatens the COASTAL DRILLER, and a decision is made to evacuate the unit. If practical, all non-essential personnel should be off the unit in advance of the storm's predicted arrival by __________.
N a. 12 hours N b. 24 hours N c. 36 hours Y d. 48 hours 4523: The capacity of the COASTAL DRILLER preload tanks is __________.
N a. 21,297.0 kips N b. 11,777.2 kips N c. 9,753.7 kips Y d. 8,708.0 kips 4583: The COASTAL DRILLER, elevated in 150 feet of water with 0 knots current, 10 foot waves, and wind speeds of 70 knots may continue drilling if the maximum leg reaction is less than __________.
N a. 5,940 kips N b. 6,020 kips Y c. 6,080 kips N d. 6,520 kips 4615: On the machinery deck of the COASTAL DRILLER, each watertight compartment has at least one sump valve that can be remotely operated from the __________.
N a. OIM's quarters N b. OIM's office N c. control house Y d. bilge pit 5063: What signal must be sounded by a vessel towing a mobile offshore drilling unit through an area of restricted visibility?
N a. Two prolonged blasts N b. Five or more short blasts Y c. One prolonged and two short blasts N d. One prolonged and three short blasts 5857: In towing it is desirable for the tug and the MODU to ride wave crests simultaneously because __________.
Y a. shock loading on the tow line is reduced N b. towing speed is improved N c. the MODU is more visible from the tug N d. the catenary of the tow line is reduced 6042: Canvas sails, when not in use, may be damaged if __________.
N a. left in the sunlight Y b. stowed wet N c. folded frequently N d. washed with soap and water 6581: If a fixed foam firefighting system on a MODU is not of the premix type, a sample of the foam liquid must be tested by __________.
N a. a Coast Guard inspection officer N b. the safety man aboard the unit N c. the designated person in charge of the unit Y d. the manufacturer or his authorized representative 7032: Overspeed of the diesel engine driving an electric generator could cause __________.
N a. low voltage trip N b. reverse power trip Y c. damage to windings N d. excessive exhaust temperatures 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 8187: The maximum variable load for the COASTAL DRILLER while elevated in a severe storm is __________.
Y a. 2,381 kips N b. 3,381 kips N c. 7,099 kips N d. 21,297 kips 8621: What is the transverse shift in the center of gravity if 200 short tons are placed 10 feet to port of the centerline on a MODU with TCG 0.7 foot starboard of the centerline, and the displacement is 9,000 short tons?
N a. 0.03 foot N b. 0.20 foot Y c. 0.23 foot N d. 0.62 foot 9485: The difference between the starboard and port drafts due to wind or seas is called __________.
N a. list Y b. heel N c. trim N d. flotation