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8: You are alone and administering CPR to an adult victim. How many chest compressions and how many inflations should you administer in each sequence?
N a. 5 compressions then 1 inflation Y b. 15 compressions then 2 inflations N c. 20 compressions then 3 inflations N d. 30 compressions then 4 inflations 63: You have abandoned ship and are in an inflatable raft that has just inflated. You hear a continuous hissing coming from a fitting in a buoyancy tube. What is the cause of this?
N a. The saltwater is activating the batteries of the marker lights on the canopy. N b. The inflation pump is in automatic operation to keep the tubes fully inflated. N c. A deflation plug is partially open allowing the escape of CO2. Y d. Excess inflation pressure is bleeding off and should soon stop. 112: Your small vessel is broken down and rolling in heavy seas. You can reduce the possibility of capsizing by __________.
Y a. rigging a sea anchor N b. constantly shifting the rudder N c. moving all personnel forward and low N d. moving all personnel aft 157: On a tankship, sanitary inspections of the crew's quarters are the responsibility of the __________.
N a. Master and Second Mate Y b. Master and Chief Engineer N c. Master and union delegate N d. Master and Chief Mate 323: You must make a written application to obtain or renew your "T" boat's Certificate of Inspection __________.
N a. on form CG-835 N b. at the shipyard where you are hauled out Y c. on form CG-3752 N d. every time your boat is hauled out 342: Every injury aboard a commercial fishing industry vessel must be reported to the __________.
N a. Coast Guard Y b. vessel owner or owner's agent N c. Occupational Safety and Health Administration N d. National Fisheries Service 450: Which type of portable fire extinguisher is best suited for putting out a Class D fire?
N a. Dry chemical N b. CO2 N c. Foam Y d. Dry powder 510: A new crew member aboard your fishing vessel, who has not received any safety instructions or participated in any drills, reports on board. The Master must provide a safety orientation __________.
N a. within one week N b. within 24 hours N c. on reporting day if it occurs within normal work hours Y d. before sailing 575: Pollution regulations require that each scupper in an enclosed deck area have a __________.
N a. wooden plug N b. soft rubber plug N c. two-piece soft patch Y d. mechanical means of closing 609: Which small passenger vessel(s) is/are NOT required to carry a Category 1 406 MHz EPIRB?
N a. A coastwise vessel whose route does not take it more than three miles from shore N b. A vessel operating on lakes, bays, sounds, and rivers N c. A vessel operating within three miles from the coastline of the Great Lakes Y d. All of the above 665: Who may serve as the "person in charge" of loading and discharge operations aboard a tankship?
Y a. A licensed officer who holds a tankerman-PIC endorsement N b. The pumpman who has a tankerman assistant endorsement N c. The Master N d. The bosun 812: You are fighting a class "B" fire with a portable dry chemical extinguisher. The discharge should be directed __________.
Y a. at the seat of the fire, starting at the near edge N b. to bank off a bulkhead onto the fire N c. over the top of the fire N d. at the main body of the fire 923: You are at sea on a vessel whose beam is 60 feet and full period of roll is 20 seconds. What is the estimated metacentric height of the vessel?
N a. 1.3 ft N b. 1.5 ft Y c. 1.7 ft N d. 1.9 ft 1125: What is the best procedure for picking up a lifeboat at sea while utilizing the lifeboat's sea painter?
N a. Place the lifeboat ahead and to windward of your vessel with the wind about broad on the bow of your ship. Y b. Place the lifeboat ahead and to leeward of your ship with the wind about broad on the bow of your ship. N c. Place your ship to windward of the lifeboat with the wind on the quarter to allow your ship to drift down to the lifeboat. N d. Place the lifeboat ahead and to windward of your ship with the wind about broad on the quarter of your ship. 1411: Which statement about entry into a space that has been sealed for a long time is TRUE?
Y a. A tank that has been used to carry hazardous liquids should be tested for oxygen content, toxicity, and explosive gases. N b. You can safely enter the space without a breathing apparatus if the oxygen content exceeds 14%. N c. The natural ventilation through the installed vents is sufficient to provide the proper oxygen content. N d. The heat of the sun on upper ballast tanks, such as in a bulk carrier, may generate carbon monoxide. 1430: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to load the cargo listed. There is already 6422 tons of cargo on board with a KG of 26.6 feet. Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final KG of all the cargo after loading is completed. ST-0038
Y a. KG 24.9 feet N b. KG 25.5 feet N c. KG 26.1 feet N d. KG 28.9 feet 1746: An on-board monitoring system, using level sensors permanently installed in each vessel compartment, will have a high level alarm set at not more than __________.
N a. 90% of compartment capacity Y b. 95% of compartment capacity N c. 97% of compartment capacity N d. 99% of compartment capacity 1761: After jacking down your liftboat you have an unexpected list. You find that the only cause of this list must be a flooded leg. The list caused by a flooded leg means your vessel has a(n)____________.
N a. negative GM (metacentric height) Y b. decrease in the GZ (righting arm) N c. increase in the waterplane and the metacentric height N d. less chance of deck edge immersion 1776: Which type of vessel shall be required to have an emergency towing arrangement fitted at both ends?
N a. A 30,000 dwt ton oil barge N b. An 18,000 dwt ton tanker constructed in 1998 N c. A 5,000 dwt ton coastal tanker Y d. A 22,000 dwt ton tanker operated after Jan. 1, 1999 2108: Air compressors are NOT permitted in which space(s) on a tank barge carrying grade A cargo?
N a. A cargo handling room N b. A space in which cargo hose is stored N c. An enclosed space containing cargo piping Y d. All of the above 2155: When sailing with the wind aft, a vessel may carry sails on both sides at the same time. The sails are __________.
Y a. wing and wing N b. luffed N c. reefed N d. cringled 2249: A cargo of 40 tons is to be lifted with a boom located 40 feet from the ship's centerline. The ship's displacement including the suspended cargo is 8,000 tons and the GM is 2 feet with cargo suspended. What will the list of the vessel be with the cargo suspended?
N a. 4.9° N b. 5.2° Y c. 5.7° N d. 6.0° 2290: In order to calculate the TPI of a vessel, for any given draft, it is necessary to divide the area of the waterplane by __________.
N a. 35 N b. 120 N c. 240 Y d. 420 2377: The operation of hoisting the drill stem out of and returning it to the wellbore is called a __________.
N a. fish N b. thribble Y c. trip N d. tour 2397: Proper GMDSS watchkeeping includes __________.
N a. monitoring all required frequencies in the proper mode N b. reading all displays and/or printouts after silencing an alarm N c. notifying the Master of any distress alerts Y d. All of the above 2412: Use the floodable length curve in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book. If the curve represents 45 percent permeability and number 5 hold floods, the vessel will sink if the permeability exceeds what percent?
Y a. 66% N b. 70% N c. 74% N d. 79% 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 2920: You have loaded a deck cargo, and the vessel has assumed an 8° list due to negative GM. Your salt water drafts are: FWD 16'-02", AFT 16'-06". If you then load 1200 tons of cargo in the lower holds (VCG 12 feet) and take on 624 tons of bunkers (VCG 2.5 feet), what is the final GM? (Use the reference material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
Y a. 2.0 feet N b. 2.6 feet N c. 3.0 feet N d. 3.4 feet 2963: Which of the following statements about transmitting distress messages by radiotelephone is INCORRECT?
N a. If no answer is received on the designated distress frequencies, repeat the distress call on any frequency available. N b. Channel 16 (156.8) may be used for distress messages. Y c. It is advisable to follow a distress message on 2182 kHz by two dashes of 10 to 15 seconds duration. N d. Distress messages should first be transmitted on 2182 kHz. 3042: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid loading shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the LCG-FP of the liquid load. ST-0100
N a. 271.2 ft N b. 260.3 ft Y c. 251.9 ft N d. 247.2 ft 3088: Using a sea anchor with the survival craft will __________.
Y a. reduce your drift rate N b. keep the survival craft from turning over N c. aid in recovering the survival craft N d. increase your visibility 3518: The groups "AA" and "AB" are used in conjunction with what other group in signaling by flashing light?
N a. WA N b. RQ N c. CS Y d. RPT 3703: While loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #5 (Survival), an estimated 250 long tons of snow and ice accumulates on the DEEP DRILLER at an estimated height of 127 feet. Assuming no corrective ballasting, what is the new height of the center of gravity corrected for longitudinal free surface effects?
N a. 58.78 feet Y b. 60.68 feet N c. 61.53 feet N d. 62.78 feet 3703: While loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #5 (Survival), an estimated 250 long tons of snow and ice accumulates on the DEEP DRILLER at an estimated height of 127 feet. Assuming no corrective ballasting, what is the new height of the center of gravity corrected for longitudinal free surface effects?
N a. 58.78 feet Y b. 60.68 feet N c. 61.53 feet N d. 62.78 feet 3706: You are in charge of a fishing vessel with 18 individuals on board. You are required to conduct drills and give safety instruction at least once __________.
N a. every week N b. every 15 days Y c. every month N d. before you begin fishing 3709: When starting CPR on a drowning victim, you should __________.
N a. start chest compressions before the victim is removed from the water N b. drain water from the lungs before ventilating Y c. begin mouth-to-mouth ventilations as soon as possible N d. do not tilt the head back since it may cause vomiting 3822: In the first 24 hours after abandoning a vessel, water should be given only to personnel who are __________.
N a. thirsty Y b. sick or injured N c. wet N d. awake 4331: On the COASTAL DRILLER, a noticeable increase in the level indicator while extracting the legs from the soil indicates __________.
N a. the legs are free Y b. one or two legs are stuck N c. a punch-through is occurring N d. the legs are being extracted through a punch-through soil layer 4335: The COASTAL DRILLER is experiencing a single amplitude roll angle of 1 degree and a roll period of 7 seconds. What is the maximum recommended water depth for elevating?
N a. 50 feet N b. 100 feet Y c. 150 feet N d. 200 feet 4385: While elevated as shown in Sample Load Form #3 (Drilling), winds are 57 knots and current is 2 knots. What is the maximum wave height allowed for drilling?
N a. 30 feet N b. 33 feet Y c. 35 feet N d. 40 feet 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 5121: What danger is presented if a waterspout passes over a MODU?
N a. Heavy rains could cause downflooding. N b. Visibility could be restricted by low clouds. N c. Large waves could cause structural damage. Y d. Personnel may be injured by loose deck gear blown by the wind. 5407: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #2 (Preload). What would be the LCG if the preload is dumped and the cantilever and drill floor are skidded aft, placing the rotary 34 feet aft of the transom?
N a. 114.06 feet AFO N b. 119.44 feet AFO N c. 123.75 feet AFO Y d. 125.91 feet AFO 5434: You are hoisting a heavy lift with the jumbo boom. Your vessel displaces 5230 T. The 35-ton weight is on the pier and its center is 60' to starboard of the centerline. The head of the boom is 105' above the base line and the center of gravity of the lift when stowed on deck will be 42' above the base line. As the jumbo boom takes the strain the ship lists to 5°. What is the GM with the cargo stowed?
N a. 4.11 N b. 4.54 Y c. 4.98 N d. 5.13 5507: The American Petroleum Institute recommends magnetic particle inspection for __________.
N a. anchor chain N b. wire rope Y c. connecting links N d. pendant wires 5522: Radiation spreads a fire by __________.
N a. transmitting the heat of a fire through the ship's metal Y b. transferring heat across an unobstructed space N c. burning liquids flowing into another space N d. heated gases flowing through ventilation systems 5751: When piggybacking anchors, the distance between the primary anchor and the secondary anchor is determined by __________.
N a. bottom conditions N b. anchor types Y c. water depth N d. workboat winch capacity 5923: The relief valve on a fire pump is set at 25 psi above the pressure necessary to maintain required fire streams, or __________.
N a. 50 psi N b. 75 psi Y c. 125 psi N d. 150 psi 6492: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has drafts of: FWD 16'-10", AFT 19'-04". Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts if you ballast the forepeak with 73 tons of seawater.
Y a. FWD 17'-05.8", AFT 18'-10.9" N b. FWD 17'-06.2", AFT 18'-10.4" N c. FWD 17'-06.8", AFT 18'-09.8" N d. FWD 17'-07.4", AFT 18'-09.2" 6733: The person in charge of a MODU shall insure that the fuel tank of each motor propelled lifeboat is emptied, and the fuel is changed at least once every __________.
N a. 3 months N b. 6 months Y c. 12 months N d. 24 months 6961: A report of casualty to a mobile offshore drilling unit must be made in writing to which office?
N a. Commandant of the Coast Guard N b. Owner of the unit Y c. Nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety Office N d. Captain of the nearest port 7058: Blocking open or removing fire dampers can cause __________.
N a. fixed foam systems to be ineffective N b. faster cooling of the fire N c. the accumulation of explosive gases Y d. the fire to spread through the ventilation system 7663: Subtracting KG from KM yields __________.
N a. BM Y b. GM N c. GZ N d. KG 7701: After transferring a weight forward on a vessel, the draft at the center of flotation will __________.
N a. change, depending on the location of the LCG N b. increase N c. decrease Y d. remain constant 8091: When preparing a MODU for heavy weather, fuel oil day tanks should be __________.
N a. pumped overboard to calm the seas N b. drained to the lower hull to reduce free surfaces Y c. filled to ensure that sufficient fuel oil is available during a lengthy emergency N d. partially drained to increase free surfaces in order to reduce motions 8153: The DEEP DRILLER, at a draft of 60 feet and a total vertical moment of 1,012,598 foot-tons, pumps 2,068.7 long tons of ballast overboard. The VCG of the discharged ballast is 15.0 feet. What is the new height of the center of gravity?
N a. 50.62 feet N b. 55.89 feet N c. 60.56 feet Y d. 61.16 feet 8861: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Transit). Weather conditions require ballasting to survival draft. Assume that upon arrival at 45 feet, port and starboard ballast tanks 2 and 9 will be full and that port and starboard ballast tanks 1, 3, and 8 will be slack. What would be the new value of the total longitudinal free surface moments (FSML)?
N a. 69,658 foot-tons Y b. 56,244 foot-tons N c. 42,830 foot-tons N d. 30,168 foot-tons 8883: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Transit). Additional deck load may be placed aboard. If the maximum permissible deck load were placed in the pipe racks at a VCG of 130 feet, the KG increases __________.
N a. 1.43 feet N b. 1.89 feet Y c. 2.23 feet N d. 2.43 feet 9497: Stability is determined principally by the location of the point of application of two forces: the upward-acting buoyant force and the __________.
N a. upward-acting weight force Y b. downward-acting weight force N c. downward-acting buoyant force N d. environmental force 9700: The regulations governing the sleeping accommodations of a cargo vessel are found in __________.
N a. 46 CFR subchapter S N b. 46 CFR subchapter T N c. 46 CFR subchapter B Y d. 46 CFR subchapter I