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.
136: Which item is NOT required to be marked with the vessel's name?
Y a. Hand-portable fire extinguisher N b. Life preserver N c. Immersion suit N d. Lifeboat oar 148: First aid treatment for small cuts and open wounds is to __________.
N a. lay the patient down and cover the wound when the bleeding stops Y b. stop the bleeding, clean, medicate, and cover the wound N c. apply an ice pack to the wound and cover it when the bleeding stops N d. apply a hot towel to purge the wound, then medicate and cover it 161: You are on a supply run to an offshore drilling rig. On board is the cargo listed. What is the height above the main deck of the center of gravity of the cargo? ST-0003
N a. 2.15 feet N b. 1.83 feet N c. 1.64 feet Y d. 1.19 feet 287: The Master shall insure that the Emergency Position Indicating Radio beacon (EPIRB) is __________.
N a. secured inside the wheelhouse N b. tested annually Y c. tested monthly N d. secured in the emergency locker 293: Which statement is TRUE concerning life jackets which are severely damaged?
Y a. They should be replaced. N b. They must be tested for buoyancy before being continued in use. N c. They can be repaired by a reliable seamstress. N d. They can be used for children. 377: The regulations governing the frequencies of the bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone are issued by the __________.
N a. Department of Transportation Y b. Federal Communications Commission N c. U.S. Coast Guard N d. Department of Defense 419: The SS AMERICAN MARINER will sail with the load shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts. ST-0006
Y a. FWD 23'-03", AFT 27'-00" N b. FWD 23'-07", AFT 26'-07" N c. FWD 24'-01", AFT 26'-02" N d. FWD 24'-06", AFT 25'-10" 462: When the handle of an all-purpose nozzle is in the vertical position and without an applicator, the all-purpose nozzle will __________.
Y a. produce high-velocity fog N b. produce low-velocity fog N c. produce a straight stream N d. shut off the water 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 526: Motor-propelled lifeboats are required to have sufficient fuel to operate continuously at 6 knots for how many hours?
N a. 6 N b. 12 N c. 18 Y d. 24 541: The signal "AS" when used in signaling by the International Code of Signals means "________________".
N a. Over N b. Finished with transmission Y c. Wait N d. Repeat this signal 583: The minimum length of the painter for a lifeboat in ocean service is __________.
N a. 60 fathoms N b. the distance from the main deck to the light waterline N c. twice the distance from the main deck to the light waterline or 50 feet whichever is greater Y d. two times the distance from the boat deck to the light waterline or 50 feet whichever is greater 634: You are fighting a fire in a watertight compartment using hoses and salt water. Stability may be reduced because of __________.
N a. progressive downflooding N b. reduction of water in the storage tanks Y c. increase in free surface which reduces the metacentric height N d. reduction of KG to the minimum allowable 682: How are lifelines attached to a life float?
N a. By serving N b. By splicing one end of the line around the apparatus Y c. Securely attached around the outside in bights no longer than three feet N d. With an approved safety hook or shackle 686: You should be most concerned about a possible explosion or fire in fuel tanks __________.
Y a. during fueling when the fuel first strikes the tank bottom N b. during fueling when the fuel strikes fuel already in the tank N c. when underway as the fuel is moved by wave action N d. shortly after fueling when fuel vapors gather 693: You are operating a fire hose with an applicator attached. If you put the handle of the nozzle in the vertical position you will __________.
N a. produce high-velocity fog Y b. produce low-velocity fog N c. produce a straight stream N d. shut off the water 744: You are using VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz) or 2182 kHz. You need help but are not in danger. You should use the urgent signal __________.
N a. "ASSISTANCE NEEDED" Y b. "PAN-PAN" N c. "MAYDAY" N d. "SECURITE" 746: The quantity of fuel required to be carried in a motor lifeboat is __________.
Y a. the quantity needed for 24 hours continuous operation N b. the quantity needed for 48 hours continuous operation N c. 55 gallons N d. 90 gallons 821: Bleeding from a vein is __________.
Y a. dark red and has a steady flow N b. bright red and slow N c. bright red and spurting N d. dark red and spurting 910: When using a stabilogauge, unless the density correction is applied, the center of gravity of a loaded compartment is assumed to be located __________.
N a. on the deck of the compartment N b. at one-third the height of the compartment Y c. at the geometric center of the compartment N d. at one-half the height of the compartment 1436: Your vessel's draft is 16'-00" fwd. and 18'-00" aft. The MT1 is 500 ft-tons. How many tons of water must be shifted from the after peak to the forepeak, a distance of 250 feet, to bring her to an even draft forward and aft?
N a. 52 tons N b. 50 tons Y c. 48 tons N d. 24 tons 1498: The spread of fire is prevented by __________.
Y a. cooling surfaces adjacent to the fire N b. leaving combustibles in the endangered area N c. increasing the oxygen supply N d. All of the above 1527: You discharge garbage overboard at sea. When recording your vessel's position as required, you must include __________.
N a. latitude, longitude and approximate depth of water N b. latitude, longitude, course, speed, and a copy of that days noon position slip Y c. latitude, longitude, and estimated distance from shore N d. latitude and longitude only 1594: Which statement is TRUE concerning buoyant work vests aboard tank vessels?
N a. They may be worn while working on deck but not while working over the side. Y b. They must be used only under supervision of a designated ship's officer. N c. They will be accepted for up to 10% of the required life preservers. N d. They may be worn during drills. 1728: What is the maximum percent of oxygen, by volume, allowed to be maintained in the cargo tanks prior to the commencement of crude oil tank washing?
N a. 5% Y b. 8% N c. 10% N d. 12% 1756: Under federal regulations, what minimum level of Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) constitutes a violation of the laws prohibiting Boating Under the Influence of Alcohol (BUI) on commercial vessels?
N a. .18%BAC N b. .10%BAC N c. .06%BAC Y d. .04%BAC 1832: For GMDSS, when may a compulsory vessel not be allowed to leave port?
N a. When the vessel is in an overloaded condition N b. When the vessel has arranged for both duplication of equipment AND shore-based maintenance Y c. When the vessel has replaced a required piece of GMDSS-related equipment but its performance has not been verified or logged N d. When the vessel is carrying only two licensed GMDSS Radio Operators and is capable of performing all required functions 2259: Use the material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book. If the KG is 24.2 feet, and the drafts are: FWD 22'-04", AFT 23'-00"; at what angle will the vessel lose positive stability?
N a. 72° Y b. 78° N c. 86° N d. 92° 2341: 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-0060
N a. Available GM 5.26 ft Y b. Available GM 4.24 ft N c. Available GM 4.11 ft N d. Available GM 4.01 ft 2345: During an annual FCC inspection __________.
N a. all required documents and publications may have to be produced N b. licensed GMDSS radio operators may be required to demonstrate equipment competencies N c. all required equipment must be fully operational Y d. All of the above 2354: Which documents are required by Part 80 of the FCC Rules for vessels on international voyages (other than the Great Lakes)?
N a. Appropriate Safety Convention Certificate N b. International list of ship call signs (ITU List VI) N c. List of Radiodetermination and Special Service Stations (ITU List VI) Y d. All of the above 2492: At sea, you are approaching a small vessel and see that it has the signal flag "P" hoisted. What should you do?
N a. Proceed on present course and speed since the vessel is stopped and making no way through the water. N b. Keep clear of the vessel because it has a diver down. N c. Attempt to call the vessel on VHF radiotelephone because someone on board requires medical assistance. Y d. Approach with caution because the vessel is a fishing vessel and its nets are fouled on an obstruction. 2504: A reinspection of the vessel shall be made between which of the following months while the Certificate of Inspection is valid?
N a. 8 - 12 months N b. 10 - 12 months Y c. 10 - 14 months N d. 12 - 14 months 2528: Which action should you take after sending a false Distress alert on VHF?
N a. Send a DSC cancellation message on Ch-70. Y b. Make a voice announcement to cancel the alert on Ch-16. N c. Make a voice announcement to cancel the alert on Ch-13. N d. Make a voice announcement to cancel the alert on Ch-22A. 2738: Generally, the first action in extinguishing an LFG fire caused by escaping gas is to __________.
N a. sweep flames away with water spray Y b. shut off the leak N c. use a chemical foam fire extinguisher N d. call the local fire department 2804: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 19'-09", AFT 20'-09"; and the KG is 24.6 feet. Use the selected stability curves in the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the remaining righting arm at 15° inclination if the center of gravity is 0.5 foot off the centerline.
Y a. 0.0 feet N b. 0.5 foot N c. 1.2 feet N d. 1.7 feet 2910: You have loaded a deck cargo, and the vessel has assumed a 6° list due to negative GM. Your salt water drafts are: FWD 16'-02", AFT 16'-06". If you then load 825 tons of cargo in the lower holds (VCG 11.5 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)
N a. 3.0 feet N b. 2.7 feet N c. 2.4 feet Y d. 1.9 feet 3009: Which type of ventilation is required for enclosed spaces containing gasoline, machinery, or fuel tanks? (small passenger vessel regulations)
Y a. Natural supply and mechanical exhaust N b. Mechanical supply and natural exhaust N c. Mechanical supply and mechanical exhaust N d. Natural supply and natural exhaust 3041: Under the Pollution Regulations, garbage disposal records must be kept __________.
N a. one year Y b. two years N c. until the end of the voyage N d. until the next Coast Guard inspection 3280: Which type of fire extinguishers are permitted on inspected vessels? (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. Foam N b. Carbon dioxide N c. Dry chemical Y d. All of the above 3329: A fire is discovered in the forepeak of a vessel at sea. The wind is from ahead at 35 knots. You should __________.
N a. remain on course and hold speed N b. remain on course but slack the speed Y c. change course and put the stern to the wind N d. change course to put the wind on either beam and increase speed 3466: A sea anchor is __________.
N a. a heavy metal anchor with an extra long line used to anchor in deep water Y b. a cone shaped bag used to slow down the wind drift effect N c. a pad eye to which the sea painter is made fast N d. made of wood if it is of an approved type 3672: Which item of the listed survival craft equipment would be the most suitable for night signaling to a ship on the horizon?
Y a. A red parachute flare N b. A red handheld flare N c. An orange smoke flare N d. A flashlight 3791: What is the VCG of the additional load if P-tank #4 in the DEEP DRILLER Sample Load Form #1 (Transit) is completely filled ?
N a. 113.90 feet N b. 117.01 feet N c. 121.03 feet Y d. 123.06 feet 3955: The person-in-charge shall insure that each rescue boat on an OSV is lowered to the water, launched and operated at least once every __________.
N a. week N b. two months Y c. three months N d. six months 3963: Salt water ballast tank 2P on the DEEP DRILLER contains 5.0 feet of ballast. It is decided to fill the tank. What is the VCG of the added liquid?
N a. 7.5 feet N b. 10.0 feet Y c. 12.5 feet N d. 15.0 feet 4029: Fire protection regulations for towing vessels allow you to use a nonmetallic flexible hose in fuel line installations under all of the following conditions EXCEPT when ___________ .
N a. used in lengths of not more than 30 inches N b. reinforced with wire braid N c. visible and easily accessible Y d. fitted with Coast Guard approved garden hose fittings 4435: The COASTAL DRILLER has sufficient reserve stability to overcome damage due to flooding of any one watertight compartment in winds to __________.
N a. 36 knots Y b. 50 knots N c. 70 knots N d. 100 knots 5062: You are making a heavy lift with the jumbo boom. Your vessel displaces 8530 T. The 40-ton weight is on the pier and its center is 65' to starboard of the centerline. The head of the boom is 115' above the base line and the center of gravity of the lift when stowed on deck will be 50' 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. 2.96 ft N b. 3.18 ft N c. 3.46 ft Y d. 3.77 ft 5271: The DEEP DRILLER, loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #5 (Survival), suffers major damage which results in flooding in tank C1P. Your best countermeasure is to pump from __________.
N a. 1P Y b. 3P N c. C1P N d. C2P 5743: The safest device used to secure the end of the pendant wire when it is initially passed to the anchor handling vessel is a __________.
N a. pelican hook Y b. hydraulic deck stopper N c. connecting link N d. shackle 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 5951: Control valves of a CO2 system may be located within the protected space when __________.
N a. it is impractical to locate them outside N b. there is also a control valve outside Y c. the CO2 cylinders are also in the space N d. an automatic heat-sensing trip is installed 7023: Heat exhaustion is caused by excessive __________.
N a. loss of body temperature Y b. loss of water and salt from the body N c. gain in body temperature N d. intake of water when working or exercising 7129: Some spaces protected by fixed carbon dioxide systems are required to have audible alarms that begin sounding prior to the discharge of CO2. This time delay must be at least __________.
N a. 15 seconds Y b. 20 seconds N c. 45 seconds N d. 90 seconds 8515: While preparing for a storm when elevated, the total weight of the COASTAL DRILLER is 14,150 kips, LM are 1,712,150 ft-kips, and TM are -9,905 ft-kips. The starboard leg reaction is __________.
N a. 4,536 kips N b. 4,698 kips Y c. 4,725 kips N d. 4,890 kips 9347: CO2 cylinders must be recharged when the weight of the charge in the cylinder is less than what percent of the stamped full weight of the charge?
N a. 80% N b. 85% Y c. 90% N d. 95% 9377: After abandoning ship, you should deploy the sea anchor from a liferaft to __________.
N a. keep the liferaft from capsizing N b. navigate against the current N c. keep personnel from getting seasick Y d. stay in the general location 9451: Initial stability is indicated by __________.
Y a. GM N b. KM N c. Deck load N d. Maximum allowed KG 9565: The LCG of a vessel may be found by dividing displacement into the __________.
N a. longitudinal center of gravity of the vessel N b. sum of the vertical moments of the vessel Y c. sum of the longitudinal moments of the vessel N d. longitudinal baseline of the vessel