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.
99: Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 contains requirements pertaining to the discharge into the marine environment of __________.
N a. oil Y b. garbage N c. noxious liquid substances N d. None of the above 190: Which technique could be used to give a more comfortable roll to a stiff vessel?
Y a. Concentrate weights on upper decks N b. Add weight near the centerline of the lower hold N c. Move weights lower in the ship N d. Ballast the peak tanks 249: Large quantities of gas in the shale shaker area may be an indication of __________.
N a. a break in the riser system N b. low formation pressure N c. a break in the drill string Y d. high formation pressure 375: Fueling results in the collection of waste oil in drip pans and containers. Which is an approved method of disposing of the waste oil?
N a. Draining it overboard when the vessel gets underway Y b. Placing it in proper disposal facilities N c. Adding sinking agents and discharging it into the water N d. Mixing it with dispersants before draining it overboard 416: Under the regulations for cargo vessels, which statement is TRUE concerning fireman's outfits?
N a. If a vessel carries two outfits, they may be stored in the same location. Y b. Each fireman's outfit shall contain a flame safety lamp of an approved type. N c. Each fireman's outfit shall contain a fresh-air breathing apparatus. N d. All of the above 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 719: A fire hose has a __________.
N a. male coupling at both ends N b. female coupling at both ends N c. female coupling at the nozzle end and a male coupling at the hydrant end Y d. male coupling at the nozzle end and a female coupling at the hydrant end 851: The preferred agent used in fighting a helicopter crash fire is __________.
N a. CO2 N b. dry chemical N c. water Y d. foam 934: The signal used with shore lifesaving equipment to indicate, "Affirmative" is __________.
Y a. vertical motion of the arms N b. code signal "C" sent by light or sound signaling apparatus N c. firing of a red star signal N d. None of the above 977: Which type of fire is the foam (stored-pressure type) fire extinguisher effective on?
Y a. Classes A & B N b. Classes A & C N c. Classes B & C N d. All of the above 1051: The fresh air intake of the inert gas system _____,
N a. prevents the flue gas from falling below an oxygen content of 3% Y b. allows the inert gas piping to be used for gas freeing the tanks N c. opens when there is excessive vacuum on the deck water seal N d. enables outside air to mix with and to cool the hot flue gasses 1070: On small passenger vessels, fuel lines may be made of __________.
N a. plastic, rubber, or seamless steel tubing N b. stainless steel, iron, or brass N c. copper, plastic, stainless steel, or galvanized iron Y d. annealed tubing of copper, nickel-copper, or copper nickel 1091: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the following drafts: FWD 09'-00", AFT 15'-11.5". Upon completion of loading and bunkering the items listed will be on board. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the minimum GM required to meet a one compartment standard. ST-0026
N a. 2.49 feet Y b. 2.38 feet N c. 2.27 feet N d. 2.05 feet 1124: Spaces containing gasoline-powered machinery or gasoline storage tanks on small passenger vessels should have ventilator ducts that extend to the bilges because __________.
N a. air is heavier than gas fumes N b. oil and water mix there N c. it prevents air from entering or leaving the space Y d. Gasoline vapors are heavier than air, tend to settle in the bilges, and create an explosion hazard 1170: When operating gravity davits, the __________.
N a. gripes should be released after the boat is moving Y b. davits should always be hand cranked the last 12 inches into the final stowed position N c. boats are generally lowered by surging the falls around cruciform bitts N d. tricing pendant should be tripped prior to releasing the gripes 1208: A vessel aground may have negative GM since the __________.
N a. decrease in KM is equal to the loss of draft N b. virtual rise of G is directly proportional to the remaining draft N c. lost buoyancy method is used to calculate KM, and KB is reduced Y d. displacement lost acts at the point where the ship is aground 1464: What is NOT a function of the air supply of a covered lifeboat?
N a. Provides air for engine combustion Y b. Pressurizes water spray system N c. Provides air for passenger respiration N d. Prevents smoke and other noxious fumes from entering craft 1505: What is one of the FIRST things you would do on boarding an inflatable liferaft?
N a. Open equipment pack. N b. Post a lookout. N c. Issue anti-seasickness medicine. Y d. Pick up other survivors. 1547: If you must swim through an oil fire, you should NOT __________.
N a. wear as much clothing as possible N b. enter the water feet first Y c. swim with the wind N d. cover eyes with one hand when entering the water 1727: Which method is used to supply inert gas from a flue gas system to the cargo tanks?
N a. Exhaust gas pressure from the stack Y b. High capacity fan N c. Inert gas compressor N d. Natural aspiration 1802: The component in an inert gas system used for cleaning the gas of solid and sulfur combustion products, while simultaneously cooling the inert gas, is called the __________.
N a. filter N b. cooler Y c. scrubber N d. purifier 1936: Your vessel displaces 696 tons and measures 135'L by 34'B. What is the reduction in GM due to free surface if the fish hold (32'L by 29'B by 9'D) is filled with 2.0 feet of water? (Each foot of water weighs 26.5 tons)
N a. 1.96 feet N b. 2.04 feet N c. 2.25 feet Y d. 2.48 feet 1997: Vessels to which Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 applies may discharge garbage containing plastics __________.
N a. 5 nautical miles from nearest land N b. 12 nautical miles from nearest land N c. 25 nautical miles from nearest land Y d. None of the above 2058: By regulation, cargo tank atmosphere must be inert before and during which operation?
N a. crude oil washing N b. Loading N c. discharging Y d. All of the above 2255: The survival capsule is manufactured with fire retardant __________.
N a. foam N b. marine plywood N c. steel Y d. fiberglass 2424: Which statement pertaining to log keeping is TRUE?
N a. Entries relating to pre-voyage, pre-departure and daily tests are required Y b. Both A and C N c. All Distress, Urgent and Safety communications that affect the station's own ship must be logged N d. Routine daily MF-HF and INMARSAT-C transmissions do not have to be logged 2452: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 22'-03", AFT 22'-09"; and the KG is 23.2 feet. What is the righting moment when the vessel is inclined to 30°? (Use the reference material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
N a. 20,790 foot-tons N b. 22,200 foot-tons Y c. 25,520 foot-tons N d. 28,080 foot-tons 2575: The "urgent" priority should be used for messages __________.
N a. concerning the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) N b. detailing important navigational warnings Y c. containing information concerning the safety of a mobile unit or person N d. concerning on-scene communications 2599: Oil fires are best extinguished by __________.
Y a. cutting off the supply of oxygen N b. removing the fuel N c. cooling below the ignition temperature N d. spraying with water 2696: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 27'-09", AFT 28'-03"; and the KG is 22.4 feet. Use the selected stability curves in the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the angle of list if the center of gravity is shifted 1.6 feet off the centerline.
N a. 16° N b. 20° Y c. 24° N d. 30° 2794: Which would influence a magnetic compass?
N a. Electrical wiring N b. Iron pipe N c. Radio Y d. All of the above 2978: Which equipment is not required for a life float? (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. Paddles N b. Light N c. Painter Y d. Compass 3250: Which statement is TRUE concerning fire hose on a small passenger vessel?
N a. Fire hose shall be at least 3/4" outside diameter. N b. One length of fire hose shall be provided for every two fire hydrants. N c. All fittings on hoses shall be of steel or other ferrous metal. Y d. A length of hose with nozzle attached shall be attached to each fire hydrant at all times. 3260: A length of fire hose shall be __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
Y a. attached to each fire hydrant at all times N b. equipped with a rotary sprinkler head N c. marked with the lot number and wholesale price N d. not more than 10 feet in length 3437: A jack-up 180 feet in length with the LCF at 120 feet AFO has a draft of 8 feet at the bow and 11 feet at the stern. What is the trim by the stern?
N a. 2.0 feet N b. 2.4 feet Y c. 3.0 feet N d. 6.0 feet 3460: How should the letter "T" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?
N a. TEE N b. TA HO Y c. TANG GO N d. TU TU 3477: What is the increase in the transverse free surface correction for the DEEP DRILLER at a draft of 60 feet if 103.48 long-tons of ballast are transferred from a full ballast tank 1P to an empty ballast tank 10S?
N a. 0.47 foot Y b. 0.32 foot N c. 0.27 foot N d. 0.13 foot 3574: How many fire axes should be carried by a 700 GT cargo vessel, navigating the Great Lakes?
N a. 8 Y b. 6 N c. 4 N d. 2 3578: The "call" part of a signal by flashing light is made by the general call or by __________.
N a. sending "CQ" Y b. the identity signal of the station called N c. spelling the name of the station called N d. omitting the call if the name of the station is unknown 3582: You are downbound in an ice filled channel. An icebreaker is meeting you and sounds two short, one prolonged, and two short blasts on the whistle. What action should you take?
N a. No action is required; the icebreaker will move out of the channel. N b. Move to the right hand side of the channel and slow to bare steerageway. Y c. Stop your headway and await further signals. N d. Slow to bare steerageway and be prepared to come ahead as the icebreaker commences escorting your vessel. 3676: You have abandoned ship and after two days in a liferaft you can see an aircraft near the horizon apparently carrying out a search pattern. You should __________.
N a. switch the EPIRB to the homing signal mode N b. use the voice transmission capability of the EPIRB to guide the aircraft to your raft N c. turn on the strobe light on the top of the EPIRB Y d. use visual distress signals in conjunction with the EPIRB 3719: Symptoms of heat stroke are __________.
N a. cold and moist skin, high body temperature N b. cold and dry skin, low body temperature N c. hot and moist skin, high body temperature Y d. hot and dry skin, high body temperature 3752: A shipmate suffers a heart attack and stops breathing. You must __________.
N a. administer oxygen Y b. immediately check his pulse and start CPR N c. make the victim comfortable in a bunk N d. immediately give a stimulant, by force if necessary 3813: The sounding in tank 1P of the DEEP DRILLER is 7.58 feet. What are the vertical moments for this quantity of ballast?
N a. 729 ft-long tons Y b. 991 ft-long tons N c. 19,609 ft-long tons N d. 27,652 ft-long tons 3901: Among the valves on the DEEP DRILLER to open when using the Salt-Water Service Pump to pump water into tank 10S is __________.
N a. 48 Y b. 47 N c. 37 N d. 23 4263: The rotary of the COASTAL DRILLER is located 38 feet aft of transom and 6 feet to starboard of the centerline. With the changes to lightweight shown in the Operating Manual, the maximum allowable hook load is __________.
N a. 1000 kips N b. 445 kips Y c. 424 kips N d. 346 kips 4535: The sounding level of 17 lb. per gallon mud in mud pit 2S of the COASTAL DRILLER is 7.75 feet. What are the transverse moments for this mud?
N a. 896 ft-kips N b. 913 ft-kips Y c. 1139 ft-kips N d. 1161 ft-kips 5277: Failure of both port ballast pumps on the DEEP DRILLER prevents their use. To deballast from tank 1P, you may use the __________.
N a. port saltwater service pump N b. port drill water pump N c. port bilge pumps Y d. starboard ballast pump and the crossover system 5845: Yawing can be described as __________.
N a. jumping on the tow line as the rig pitches N b. jumping on the tow line as the rig slams into waves Y c. veering from side to side on the end of the tow line N d. corkscrew motion due to wave action 6011: On a MODU, hand portable extinguishers are size(s) __________.
N a. II only N b. II and III Y c. I and II N d. I only 6757: On Offshore Drilling units, in addition to the life jackets stowed at each berth location, life jackets must be stowed at each work station and __________.
N a. the mess room N b. each lifeboat Y c. each industrial work site N d. each fire station 6853: Regulations require that line throwing equipment on mobile offshore drilling units be tested at regular intervals. What entry should be made in the logbook?
N a. No entry is required unless it is an official logbook. N b. An entry is required only if there is a failure. Y c. Only the date of the test N d. The name of the person making the test 7381: One way to increase the period of roll on a semisubmersible rig while under tow is to __________.
N a. dump deck tanks into lower hulls N b. plug ballast tank vents N c. head into the waves Y d. increase tank free surface 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 8073: A person who holds a foreign license can serve as the ballast control operator to meet manning requirements on a MODU on waters outside U.S. jurisdiction until the __________.
N a. MODU's contract is completed N b. Certificate of Inspection is renewed Y c. MODU returns to a U.S. port N d. Operations Manual is revised 8391: What monitoring device best indicates the load being carried by a diesel engine?
N a. Lube oil pressure gauge N b. Jacket water temperature gauge N c. Tachometer Y d. Exhaust pyrometer 8973: For a floating vessel, the result of subtracting KG from KM is the __________.
N a. height of the metacenter N b. height of the righting arm N c. height of the center of buoyancy Y d. metacentric height 9155: In plugging submerged holes on a MODU, rags, wedges, and other materials should be used in conjunction with plugs to __________.
N a. reduce the water pressure on the hull Y b. reduce the water leaking around the plugs N c. prevent progressive flooding N d. reduce the possibility of stress fractures 9387: When should you use distress flares and rockets?
Y a. Only when there is a chance of their being seen by rescue vessels N b. At half-hour intervals N c. At one-hour intervals N d. Immediately upon abandoning the vessel 9391: Once you have established the daily ration of drinking water in a survival situation, how should you drink it?
N a. Small sips at regular intervals during the day N b. The complete daily ration at one time during the day Y c. One-third the daily ration three times daily N d. Small sips only after sunset