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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. 15 466: Deficient oxygen content inside a chain locker can be detected with __________.
N a. litmus paper N b. a combustible gas indicator N c. an oxygen breathing apparatus Y d. an oxygen indicator 639: A fire hose with a nozzle attached must be connected to each hydrant except when exposed to heavy weather or when the __________.
Y a. fire hose might be damaged by cargo operations N b. vessel is in port N c. fire-main system is not charged N d. fire pumps are used for purposes other than supplying water to the fire main 674: A distress frequency used on radiotelephone is __________.
N a. 400 kilohertz Y b. 2182 kilohertz N c. 2728 kilohertz N d. 8221 kilohertz 684: The Coast Guard emergency radiotelephone frequency is __________.
N a. 2132 kilohertz Y b. 2182 kilohertz N c. 2670 kilohertz N d. 2750 kilohertz 733: Lifeboat hatchets should be __________.
N a. kept in a locker Y b. secured at each end of the boat with a lanyard N c. kept next to the boat coxswain N d. kept in the emergency locker on the ship and brought to the lifeboat when needed 753: How should signal flares be used after you have abandoned ship and are adrift in a liferaft?
N a. Immediately use all the signals at once. N b. Use all the signals during the first night. N c. Employ a signal every hour after abandoning ship until they are gone. Y d. Use them only when you are aware of a ship or plane in the area. 1023: Providing you are not in a special area, such as the Mediterranean or Red Sea, how many nautical miles from land must you be to throw packing materials that will float into the sea?
N a. 3 nm N b. 6 nm N c. 12 nm Y d. 25 nm 1216: After launching, an inflatable raft should be kept dry inside by __________.
N a. opening the automatic drain plugs N b. draining the water pockets N c. using the electric bilge pump Y d. using the bailers and cellulose sponge 1235: Which procedure should NOT be done for a person who has fainted?
N a. Revive the person with smelling salts. N b. Loosen the clothing. N c. Lay the person horizontally. Y d. Give pain reliever. 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 1308: What would be the most effective agent to use to extinguish a fire in drums of flammable liquids stowed on the weather deck of a vessel?
N a. Carbon dioxide Y b. Foam N c. Steam N d. Water fog 1393: You are reading the draft marks. The water level is about 4 inches below the bottom of the number 11. What is the draft? (D032DG )
Y a. 10'-08" N b. 10'-10" N c. 11'-04" N d. 11'-08" 1550: The purpose of a water spray system on a covered lifeboat is to __________.
N a. cool the lifeboat engine Y b. keep the lifeboat from reaching combustion temperature while operating in a fire N c. keep the lifeboat warm in a cold climate by applying heated water spray from the engine to the boat N d. put out a fire inside the lifeboat 1575: Foam extinguishes a fire by __________.
Y a. smothering the burning material N b. chemical combination with burning material N c. absorbing the burning material N d. organic destruction of the burning material 1794: Which statement concerning GMDSS Radio Operator requirements is FALSE?
N a. Each compulsory vessel must carry at least two licensed GMDSS Radio Operators at all times while at sea. N b. Each compulsory vessel must carry at least two licensed Radio Operators at all times while at sea and may elect to carry a GMDSS Radio Maintainer as well. Y c. Communications involving safety of life at sea do not have to be logged as long as the compulsory vessel was not involved in such communications. N d. While at sea, adjustments to, and the maintaining of, GMDSS equipment may be performed by the GMDSS Radio operator as long as the work is supervised by an onboard licensed GMDSS Radio Maintainer. 1810: Halon extinguishes a fire by __________.
Y a. breaking the chain reaction N b. smothering the fire N c. cooling the fire N d. coating the fuel with a nonflammable surface 1824: Most recreational sailing craft have triangular sails and are said to be __________.
N a. Gaff rigged N b. Spinnaker rigged Y c. Marconi rigged N d. Square rigged 1920: Which statement is TRUE concerning life preservers?
N a. Buoyant vests may be substituted for life preservers. Y b. Kapok life preservers must have vinyl-covered pad inserts. N c. Life preservers must always be worn with the same side facing outwards. N d. Life preservers are not designed to turn a person's face clear of the water when unconscious. 2051: You are standing a radio watch aboard the rig. A crew boat calls you on VHF channel 16. When you reply with your vessel name and call letters, you should request the crew boat to switch to an intership channel such as channel __________.
N a. 6 Y b. 10 N c. 12 N d. 14 2104: Use the material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book. If the KG is 25.2 feet, and the drafts are: FWD 27'-11", AFT 28'-09"; at what angle will the vessel lose positive stability?
Y a. 54° N b. 59° N c. 65° N d. 71° 2209: What are the health hazard ratings for a product of triethylbenzene?
Y a. 1,1,1 N b. 2,2,2 N c. 0,1,1 N d. Unavailable 2246: What would be classified as grade "C" petroleum product?
N a. Reid vapor pressure of 14 psia, flash point of 60°F. N b. Reid vapor pressure of 7 psia, flash point of 85°F. Y c. Reid vapor pressure of 5 psia, flash point of 70°F. N d. Reid vapor pressure above 8 1/2 psia but less than 14 psia. 2391: When fire pumps are used for other than firefighting services, each pipe connecting the other service (except for branch lines used for deck washing) must have a __________.
N a. check valve installed in the line Y b. shut off valve at a manifold near the pump N c. quick disconnect union within ten feet of the pump N d. regulator in the line set at 125 psi 2414: The flash point of a product is 100°F. What can happen if it is heated above 110°F?
N a. It will boil off to the atmosphere. Y b. It may burn and explode if an ignition source is present. N c. It will become less volatile and easier to handle. N d. None of the above 2432: You are loading propanolamine and spill a small quantity on deck. According to the Chemical Data Guide, you would expect its odor to be __________.
N a. sweet N b. similar to turpentine Y c. fishy N d. similar to ammonia 2483: You are keeping the required garbage disposal records. The amount of garbage disposed must be stated in __________.
Y a. cubic meters N b. both cubic meters and cubic feet N c. both kilos and pounds N d. barrels of 55 gallon capacity 3040: A vessel's drafts are: FWD 19'-00", AFT 21'-10". How much more cargo can be loaded to have the vessel down to the freeboard draft? (Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
Y a. 4819 tons N b. 4982 tons N c. 5012 tons N d. 5099 tons 3089: What is NOT a responsibility of the tankerman in charge of loading an unmanned tank barge?
N a. Enforcement of smoking restrictions N b. Restricting vessels from coming alongside the barge Y c. Insuring that a combustible gas indicator is aboard N d. Protecting cargo hose with chafing gear 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 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 3495: The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 17'-10", AFT 19'-06". 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-0134
N a. FWD 16'-10", AFT 21'-02" N b. FWD 17'-00", AFT 21'-00" N c. FWD 17'-02", AFT 20'-10" Y d. FWD 17'-04", AFT 20'-08" 3544: A message by flashing light consists of the call, the identity, the text, and the __________.
N a. destination N b. answer N c. time Y d. ending 3563: Because of the presence of 75 knot winds, the DEEP DRILLER is at survival draft. KGL is 1.24 feet less than the maximum allowed. What is the value of GML?
N a. 0.15 foot N b. 1.00 foot N c. 1.24 feet Y d. 1.39 feet 3637: In anticipation of heavy weather, it is decided to deballast the DEEP DRILLER to survival draft. The marine riser should be disconnected, pulled, and laid down. After doing so, the riser tension will be __________.
Y a. zero N b. equal to the weight of the riser N c. dependent on the water depth N d. applied at the riser tensioner sheaves 3648: All of the following are recognized distress signals under the Navigation Rules EXCEPT __________.
Y a. a green star signal N b. orange-colored smoke N c. red flares N d. the repeated raising and lowering of outstretched arms 3830: Inflatable liferafts must be overhauled and inspected at a U. S. Coast Guard approved service facility every __________.
N a. six months Y b. twelve months N c. eighteen months N d. twenty-four months 4045: The DEEP DRILLER, loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), discharges a non-liquid load of 275.8 long tons from a position 130 feet above the keel, 40 feet forward of amidships, and 30 feet to port of the centerline. What is the new GMT?
N a. 5.98 feet N b. 6.84 feet N c. 7.11 feet Y d. 9.24 feet 4124: Approximately how far could a straight stream of water reach if the fire hose pressure is reduced to 60 PSI?
Y a. 50 feet N b. 100 feet N c. 150 feet N d. 200 feet 4216: You are loading in a port subject to the tropical load line mark and bound for a port subject to the winter load line mark. You will enter the summer zone after steaming four days, and you will enter the winter zone after a total of nine days. You will consume 29 tons of fuel, water, and stores per day. The hydrometer reading at the loading pier is 1.008, and the average TPI is 53. What is the minimum freeboard required at the start of the voyage? (Get Table Data)
N a. 72.5 inches N b. 75.0 inches N c. 77.0 inches Y d. 80.0 inches 4244: You are the operator of a 290 GRT uninspected towing vessel whose construction was contracted for after August 27, 2003. Which type of semi-portable fire-extinguishing system is required on your vessel? (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
Y a. B-V N b. B-IV N c. B-III N d. None of the above 4258: Dacron sails, when not in use, may be damaged if __________.
Y a. left in the sunlight N b. stowed wet N c. washed with soap N d. folded frequently 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 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 4775: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). If the entire contents of bulk tanks #2 and #3 are back-loaded to an offshore supply vessel, what transverse moment would have to be created to level the unit in list at the new draft?
N a. -3,604 ft-kips N b. -4 ft-kips Y c. 3,470 ft-kips N d. 7,088 ft-kips 4787: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). How much more variable load in kips can be placed on the unit if winds increase to greater than 70 knots?
Y a. 0 kips N b. 200 kips N c. 600 kips N d. 1,000 kips 5042: What is the meaning of the signal SA T1035 RQ when sent by the International code of Signals?
N a. The longitude is 10°35'. N b. I am altering course to 103.5°T. Y c. Can you proceed at 1035 local time? N d. Is the latitude 10°35'? 5068: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to bunker with drafts of FWD 19'-00", AFT 24'-00". After all bunkers are on board, soundings indicate the tonnages shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the free surface correction. ST-0171
N a. 0.62 foot N b. 0.80 foot Y c. 0.85 foot N d. 0.99 foot 5265: The DEEP DRILLER, loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), suffers major damage which results in flooding in tank C1P. Pumping from tanks in the vicinity of the damage has proven ineffective. Your best countermeasure is to __________.
N a. counterflood in 1P Y b. counterflood in 10S N c. pump from C1P N d. pump from C3S 5433: It is vital to the safety of the elevated COASTAL DRILLER that the hull be kept above __________.
N a. the charted water depth N b. the charted water depth plus tidal corrections N c. the still water level Y d. wave action 5727: Given the same water depth and line tension, the length of the ground cable of a 90 pound/foot mooring chain compared to the length of the ground cable of a 19 pound/ft wire rope mooring line will be __________.
N a. indeterminable N b. identical N c. shorter Y d. longer 5771: A J-chaser is used to __________.
N a. transfer a pennant wire to the anchor handling vessel N b. clean chain as it is hauled into the rig N c. lower spring buoys into the water Y d. retrieve an anchor after the buoy has been lost 5947: Each fire hose coupling on a MODU must have threads that meet the specifications of the __________.
N a. American Petroleum Institute Y b. National Standard Fire hose Coupling N c. American Society of Mechanical Engineers N d. Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. 6091: Due to the hazards involved with Halon extinguishers on a MODU, the size II extinguisher may only be used __________.
Y a. outside N b. on class C fires N c. in an emergency N d. on class B fires 6265: During severe storms when survival becomes a major concern, it may become necessary to relieve high anchor tensions on the windward side of the unit by __________.
N a. deballasting the rig N b. ballasting the rig N c. paying out cable on the windward side Y d. paying out cable on the leeward side 6931: A report of casualty to a mobile offshore drilling unit must include __________.
N a. the estimated cost of damage to the unit N b. an evaluation of who was at fault N c. the amount of ballast on board Y d. the name of the owner or agent of the unit 7405: VHF Channel 6 is used exclusively for what kind of communications?
N a. Radio checks and time checks Y b. Inter-vessel safety and search and rescue N c. Working with helicopters N d. Radio direction finding 8015: In case of damage to the DEEP DRILLER on location, the immediate objective is to reduce the unexpected inclination and return the unit to __________.
N a. nearest sheltered port Y b. near its original draft N c. drilling N d. survival draft 8035: When the wave period and the apparent rolling period of the MODU are the same __________.
Y a. synchronous rolling occurs N b. roll period decreases N c. roll period increases N d. roll amplitude is dampened 8332: What type of stern tube bearing has the least friction?
Y a. Oil-lubricated bearings N b. Lignum vitae N c. Hard rubber N d. Bronze bushings