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79: A squeeze-grip type carbon dioxide portable fire extinguisher has been partially discharged. It should be __________.
Y a. labeled empty and recharged as soon as possible N b. replaced in its proper location if weight loss is no more than 25% N c. replaced in its proper location regardless of weight N d. replaced in its proper location if weight loss is no more than 15% 168: In all but the most severe cases, bleeding from a wound should be controlled by __________.
Y a. applying direct pressure to the wound N b. submerging the wound in lukewarm water N c. cooling the wound with ice N d. applying a tourniquet 304: What is the correct interpretation of the flag hoist F 2 1 3 second substitute?
Y a. F2131 N b. F2132 N c. F213213 N d. F213F213 326: CO2 cylinders, which protect the small space in which they are stored must __________.
N a. NOT contain more than 200 pounds of CO2 Y b. be automatically operated by a heat actuator N c. have an audible alarm N d. All of the above 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 348: A man has suffered a burn on the arm. There is a reddening of the skin but no other apparent damage. Using standard MEDICAL terminology, this is a __________.
N a. Minor burn N b. Superficial burn N c. Extremity burn Y d. First-degree burn 570: On a vessel of 5,000 tons displacement there are two slack tanks of acid (SG 1.8). Each tank is 30 feet long and 20 feet wide. What is the reduction in metacentric height due to free surface with the vessel in sea water (SG 1.025)?
N a. .11 ft N b. .21 ft Y c. .40 ft N d. .82 ft 1007: What is the BEST conductor of electricity?
N a. Carbon dioxide N b. Distilled water N c. Fresh water Y d. Salt water 1127: Compared to the amount of concentrated foam liquid used, the amount of low expansion mechanical foam produced is __________.
N a. 97 times greater N b. 94 times greater Y c. 10 times greater N d. 2 times greater 1252: When fighting a fire with a portable dry chemical fire extinguisher, the stream should be directed __________.
N a. over the top of the flames N b. off a bulkhead into the fire N c. in front of the fire Y d. at the base of the fire 1372: It is necessary to secure the forced ventilation to a compartment where there is a fire to __________.
N a. allow the exhaust fans to remove smoke N b. extinguish the fire by carbon monoxide smothering Y c. prevent additional oxygen from reaching the fire N d. protect fire fighting personnel from smoke 1381: Large volumes of carbon dioxide are safe and effective for fighting fires in enclosed spaces, such as in a pumproom, provided that the __________.
N a. persons in the space wear gas masks N b. persons in the space wear damp cloths over their mouths and nostrils Y c. ventilation system is secured and all persons leave the space N d. ventilation system is kept operating 1495: A weight of 350 tons is loaded on your vessel 85 feet forward of the tipping center. The vessel's MT1 is 1150 foot-tons. What is the total change of trim?
N a. 12.93 inches N b. 23.75 inches Y c. 25.87 inches N d. 38.50 inches 1785: What is a GMDSS functional or carriage requirement for compulsory vessels?
N a. A compulsory vessel must carry at least two (2) licensed GMDSS operators N b. A compulsory vessel must satisfy certain equipment carriage requirements that are determined by where the vessel sails. N c. A compulsory vessel must be able to transmit and respond to Distress alerts. Y d. All of the above 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 1864: The liquid mud tanks on your vessel measure 40'L by 20'B by 8'D. The vessel's displacement is 996 T and the specific gravity of the mud is 1.7. What is the reduction in GM due to 2 of these tanks being slack?
N a. 0.95 foot N b. 1.26 feet N c. 2.10 feet Y d. 2.54 feet 1985: Each emergency generator on a mobile offshore drilling unit, when tested, must be run under a full load for at least __________.
N a. one hour Y b. two hours N c. ten hours N d. four hours 2023: If you were to jibe in a strong wind, the part of the rigging most likely to fail would be the __________.
N a. forestay Y b. backstay N c. jumper stay N d. halyard 2077: BOTH INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND You are proceeding under sail with the auxiliary engine running and the propeller engaged. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. If most of the propelling power comes from the sails, your vessel is considered a sailing vessel. N b. You must display a red light over a green light at the masthead. Y c. In fog you must sound one prolonged blast at two-minute intervals when making way. N d. By day, you must display a black diamond shape forward. 2139: Use the material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book. If the KG is 24.0 feet, and the drafts are: FWD 28'-01", AFT 28'-06"; at what angle will the vessel lose positive stability?
N a. 64° Y b. 71° N c. 77° N d. 82° 2315: What is the function of an air receiver in the compressed air system on a MODU?
N a. Condenses moisture N b. Provides overpressure protection N c. Purifies the air Y d. Acts as an accumulator 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 2555: When hoisting personnel from a vessel, with the MODU cranes, the crane operator must assure that __________.
N a. the personnel carrier remains directly over the vessel N b. all personnel are inside the net type carrier Y c. the personnel carrier remains directly over water N d. he does not swing the load until it is above the landing area 2617: Which is an exception to the garbage discharge requirements in Annex V to MARPOL 73/78?
N a. The garbage to be discharged will sink. N b. Garbage accumulation on board has exceeded storage space. Y c. A person falls overboard, and a plastic ice chest is thrown for flotation. N d. The destination port or terminal cannot receive garbage. 2810: Your vessel assumes an angle of loll of 6° after loading a deck cargo. The drafts are: FWD 16'-00", AFT 16'-05". Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the negative GM.
N a. -1.0 foot N b. -0.6 foot Y c. -0.1 foot N d. -0.02 foot 2817: A vessel heading SSE is on a course of __________.
N a. 112.5° N b. 135.0° Y c. 157.5° N d. 180.0° 2826: To prevent the spread of fire by convection you should __________.
N a. cool the bulkhead around the fire N b. remove combustibles from direct exposure Y c. close all openings to the area N d. shut off all electrical power 2899: All small passenger vessels operating on lakes, bays, sounds, or river routes on runs of more than 30 minutes are required to carry __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
Y a. 3 red hand flare distress signals and 3 orange smoke hand distress signals N b. 8 red hand flare distress signals and 8 orange smoke hand distress signals N c. 6 red hand flare distress signals and 6 orange smoke hand distress signals N d. None of the above 2964: Using the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book, determine the danger angle for permanent list if the KG is 22.2 feet and the drafts are: FWD 23'-06", AFT 24'-03".
Y a. 26° N b. 30° N c. 34° N d. 53° 3011: A semisubmersible which will not remain upright and will assume a list either to port or starboard is likely to have __________.
N a. a large TCG Y b. a negative GM N c. excessive ballast N d. insufficient deck load 3131: Damage stability of a MODU is the stability __________.
N a. which exists when the wind speed is less than 50 knots N b. before collision Y c. after flooding N d. at survival draft 3141: 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-0108
N a. Available GM 4.81 ft N b. Available GM 4.69 ft N c. Available GM 4.60 ft Y d. Available GM 4.28 ft 3225: The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 18'-05", AFT 20'-11". 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-0114
Y a. FWD 18'-07", AFT 20'-11" N b. FWD 18'-09", AFT 20'-09" N c. FWD 18'-11", AFT 20'-07" N d. FWD 19'-01", AFT 20'-05" 3243: If there's a fire aboard your vessel, you should FIRST __________.
N a. notify the Coast Guard N b. cut off air supply to the fire N c. have passengers put on life preservers Y d. sound the alarm 3310: Fixed carbon dioxide fire extinguishing systems shall be installed to protect enclosed machinery and fuel tank spaces of all vessels using gasoline or other fuel having a flash point of __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. 0°F or lower N b. 75°F or lower N c. 90°F or lower Y d. 110°F or lower 3459: Using the Guidance Manual for Loading M.V. Grand Haven, determine the amount of ballast required in tank No.1 (P&S) to maintain drafts of 17'-00" forward and 22'-06" aft for a vessel loaded with grain which has a test weight of 39.5 lbs.
N a. 155 tons each Y b. 170 tons each N c. 190 tons each N d. 200 tons each 3567: What are the maximum vertical moments including free surface moments permitted on the DEEP DRILLER at a draft of 60 feet if the winds are greater than 70 knots?
Y a. 942,120 foot-tons N b. 946,271 foot-tons N c. 974,441 foot-tons N d. 1,059,885 foot-tons 3610: A passenger vessel is underway. When may passengers visit the pilothouse?
Y a. Passengers are excluded from the pilothouse while underway. N b. Passengers are permitted in the pilothouse during daylight hours only. N c. Passengers are permitted to visit the pilothouse when authorized by the Master and officer of the watch. N d. Passengers are permitted in the pilothouse when they are escorted by a ship's officer. 3714: If someone suffers a heart attack and has ceased breathing, you should __________.
N a. immediately give a stimulant, by force if necessary N b. make the victim comfortable in a bunk Y c. immediately start CPR N d. administer oxygen 3732: 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 3734: Which procedure should be followed when individuals are rescued in cold climates and suffer from hypothermia?
N a. Give them brandy or other alcoholic stimulation to promote a return to an acceptable body temperature. Y b. Move them to a warm room to gradually raise their body temperature. N c. Keep them moving to stimulate circulation to raise their body temperature. N d. Warm them under an electric blanket to rapidly regain normal body temperature. 3801: What are the vertical moments for the cement contents of P-tank #1 of the DEEP DRILLER if the ullage is 2.3 feet?
N a. 4,198 ft-tons Y b. 7,067 ft-tons N c. 7,096 ft-tons N d. 14,921 ft-tons 3931: Aboard the DEEP DRILLER, to use the drill water pump to supplement the bilge pumps, it is necessary to open valves 26 and __________.
N a. 41 N b. 29 Y c. 28 N d. 25 4075: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Transit). What are the new vertical moments if the entire contents of Salt Water Ballast Tanks 1P and 1S are discharged?
N a. 12,662 ft-tons Y b. 794,346 ft-tons N c. 795,025 ft-tons N d. 795,704 ft-tons 4112: 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 N c. change course to put the wind on either beam and increase speed Y d. change course and put the stern to the wind 4607: On the COASTAL DRILLER, the level of water in each of two pump bilge pits is monitored by hydrostatic alarm switches connected to a remote panel located in the __________.
N a. OIM's quarters Y b. OIM's office N c. control house N d. SCR room 4645: What is the change in the vertical moments (excluding free surface effects) for the COASTAL DRILLER if 2.0 feet of drill water is transferred from a full drill water tank #23 to an empty drill water tank #6?
N a. 253 foot-kips N b. 56 foot-kips Y c. -253 foot-kips N d. -411 foot-kips 4781: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). While in field transit, the wind speeds are predicted to increase above 70 knots. What would be the change in KGL if the legs are lowered to the recommended value?
N a. 12.75 feet Y b. 13.65 feet N c. 59.30 feet N d. 60.50 feet 4783: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). What is the margin on the maximum allowable KG if winds remain less than 70 knots?
N a. 0.00 feet Y b. 14.35 feet N c. 14.82 feet N d. 65.00 feet 4815: What is the maximum amount of variables that may be taken aboard the COASTAL DRILLER while loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #3 (drilling)?
N a. 1000 kips N b. 681 kips N c. 89 kips Y d. 0 kips 5275: In case of minor damage to lower-hull tank 1P while the DEEP DRILLER is in transit, you should pump from tank 1P using __________.
N a. all four ballast pumps Y b. both port-side ballast pumps N c. saltwater service pump to supplement port-side ballast pumps N d. drill water pump to supplement port-side ballast pumps 5341: For stronger leg support when the COASTAL DRILLER is elevated, locate a set of horizontal leg braces as near as possible to the __________.
Y a. center of each lower hull guide N b. center of each upper hull guide N c. top of the jack house N d. bottom of the hull 5475: The primary purpose for using stud link chain in a mooring system on a rig is the __________.
N a. stud link is more economical Y b. stud keeps the chain from kinking N c. stud link chain is the lightest night design N d. stud link improves the anchor's holding power 6742: With an approved combination nozzle, low-velocity fog is produced by __________.
Y a. inserting an applicator in the nozzle N b. putting the handle of the nozzle in the forward position N c. directing a straight stream of water against the ship's structure N d. the combination nozzle only when the water pressure exceeds 125 psi 8075: A semisubmersible is more likely to experience structural stresses during heavy weather when __________.
N a. operating at drilling draft N b. deballasting to survival draft N c. when at survival draft Y d. when at transit draft 8297: The DEEP DRILLER suffers minor flooding of the starboard pump room. If both starboard bilge pumps fail to dewater the pump room, you should use the __________.
Y a. starboard drill water pump N b. starboard saltwater service pump N c. starboard ballast pumps N d. port ballast pumps and crossover system 8521: The COASTAL DRILLER, while drilling, has a total weight of 15,435 kips. The LM are 1,975,680 ft-kips and the TM are -15,435 ft-kips. What is the bow leg reaction?
Y a. 4,060 kips N b. 5,145 kips N c. 5,559 kips N d. 5,816 kips 8683: With no environmental forces on the DEEP DRILLER, the average of the forward drafts is 61.0 feet, and the average of the aft drafts is 59.0 feet. KGL is 51.13 feet. What is the value of LCG?
N a. -0.12 foot N b. 0.12 foot N c. 2.11 feet Y d. 2.35 feet 8695: The DEEP DRILLER, at 58.0 feet draft in sea water, discharges 200 long tons. What is the new displacement?
N a. 16,263 long tons Y b. 17,642 long tons N c. 17,842 long tons N d. 18,118 long tons 9323: A fuel-air mixture below the lower explosive limit is too __________.
N a. rich to burn Y b. lean to burn N c. cool to burn N d. dense to burn