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5: Pollution of the waterways may result from the discharge of __________.
N a. sewage N b. the galley trash can N c. an oily mixture of one part per million Y d. All of the above 18: When giving mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing to an adult, you should breathe at the rate of how many breaths per minute?
N a. 4 N b. 8 Y c. 12 N d. 20 22: An inert gas system installed on a tanker is designed to __________.
N a. aid in the stripping and cleaning of cargo tanks N b. increase the rate of discharge of cargo N c. force toxic and explosive fumes from a cargo tank to vent to the outside atmosphere Y d. lower the oxygen levels inside cargo tanks, making explosion nearly impossible 106: A B-II fire extinguisher has a minimum capacity of __________.
N a. 3 gallons of foam N b. 20 pounds of CO2 Y c. 10 pounds of dry chemical N d. All of the above 173: While adrift in an inflatable liferaft in hot, tropical weather __________.
N a. the canopy should be deflated so that it will not block cooling breezes N b. the pressure valve may be periodically opened to prevent excessive air pressure Y c. deflating the floor panels may help to cool personnel N d. the entrance curtains should never be opened 457: According to the "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act", your radiotelephone log must contain __________.
N a. a record of all routine calls N b. a record of your transmissions only N c. the home address of the vessel's Master or owner Y d. a summary of all distress calls and messages 688: Which may ignite fuel vapors?
N a. Static electricity N b. An open and running motor N c. Loose wiring Y d. All of the above 716: The required amount of water for each person in a lifeboat on an oceangoing vessel, on an international voyage, is __________.
N a. 1 liter N b. 2 liters Y c. 3 liters N d. 4 liters 725: You notice oil on the water near your vessel while taking on fuel. You should FIRST __________.
Y a. stop fueling N b. notify the senior deck officer N c. notify the terminal superintendent N d. determine whether your vessel is the source 829: A fire starting by spontaneous combustion can be expected in which condition?
N a. Paints, varnish, or other liquid flammables are stowed in a dry stores locker. N b. Inert cargoes such as pig iron are loaded in a wet condition. Y c. Oily rags are stowed in a metal pail. N d. Clean mattresses are stored in contact with an electric light bulb. 1123: On small passenger vessels, all spaces containing gasoline-powered machinery or gasoline storage tanks must be ventilated with __________.
N a. mechanical air supply fans and natural exhaust Y b. natural air supply and mechanical exhaust fans N c. cowls and scoops which can be closed during foul weather N d. air conditioning to control moisture 1164: A drill must be conducted in the use of the line throwing appliance at least once in every __________.
N a. 2 months Y b. 3 months N c. 4 months N d. 5 months 1234: When landing a lifeboat through heavy surf with a strong current running parallel to the beach (from right to left when facing from seaward) the recommended procedure is to __________.
N a. approach while coming to the left to take advantage of the current N b. drop an anchor outside the surf line, then pay out anchor line over the bow while the seas carry the boat toward the beach N c. approach slow enough so that the boat can be brought around to meet breaking seas on the bow Y d. rig a drogue with tripping line over the bow, back ashore with drogue tripped between breakers 1283: The liquid-filled PV breaker has acted to relieve a vacuum in a tank. What action must be taken in regards to the PV-breaker before continuing operations?
N a. Check to make certain that it has reset itself. Y b. Refill the breaker with liquid. N c. Manually reset the vacuum side of the breaker. N d. Install a new rupture disc. 1447: Why is carbon dioxide (CO2) better than dry chemical for fighting a class "C" fire?
N a. The dry chemical is a conductor. Y b. The dry chemical leaves a residue. N c. CO2 will not dissipate in air. N d. It takes smaller amounts of CO2 to cover the same area. 1458: Your vessel displaces 14,500 tons, with a longitudinal CG 247.5 ft. aft of the FP. If you pump 80 tons of ballast from forward to aft through a distance of 480 feet, your new CG will be __________.
N a. 244.85 feet aft of FP N b. 246.22 feet aft of FP N c. 248.87 feet aft of FP Y d. 250.15 feet aft of FP 1624: A sail plan, including the vessel's itinerary, name, number, and persons aboard, should be filed with __________.
N a. the FAA N b. the Coast Guard N c. U.S. Customs Y d. a responsible person 1690: The tops of the thwarts, side benches, and the footings of a lifeboat are painted which color?
Y a. International orange N b. Yellow N c. White N d. Red 1705: How does an inert gas system on a tanker function to prevent explosions in cargo tanks?
N a. De-energizes the "charged mist" effect. N b. Maintains a positive pressure on the vent header to cool the flammable vapors. N c. Inert gas filters out the flammable vapors from the cargo tank spaces. Y d. Inert gas dilutes the flammable vapor and air concentrations to keep them below the lower explosive limit. 1730: Each inert gas system must be designed to supply the cargo tanks with a gas, or mixture of gasses, that has an oxygen content by volume of __________.
Y a. 5% or less N b. 10% or less N c. 15% or less N d. 20% or less 1885: In the case of an injury causing a person to be incapacitated, the Master or person in charge of a mobile offshore drilling unit must submit a report to the __________.
Y a. nearest Marine Safety or Marine Inspection Office N b. nearest hospital N c. Department of Energy N d. American Bureau of Shipping 1887: When amendments are made to the Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan, the revisions must be submitted to the Coast Guard __________.
N a. one month before the anniversary date of the plan N b. six months before the end of the approval period Y c. and cannot be implemented without approval N d. and can be implemented without immediate approval as long as final approval is received within six months of submission 2013: What is the minimum number of lifeboats which MUST be carried on a mobile offshore drilling unit that is allowed to carry more than 30 persons?
N a. 4 N b. 3 Y c. 2 N d. 1 2114: You have hand launched an inflatable liferaft. What should be one of your FIRST actions after all persons have boarded the liferaft?
N a. Open the equipment pack. N b. Inflate the liferaft floor. N c. Decide on food and water rations. Y d. Cut the sea painter and clear the vessel. 2183: On offshore drilling units, all lifeboats are required to be marked with the __________.
Y a. name and port of the unit N b. owner and port of the unit N c. drilling location N d. builder 2222: Which system is most likely to be affected by atmospheric disturbances?
Y a. MF/HF radiotelephony N b. VHF DSC N c. INMARSAT N d. SafetyNET 2344: 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 22'-03", AFT 23'-01"; at what angle will the vessel lose positive stability?
N a. 92° N b. 77° Y c. 68° N d. 61° 2359: An example of a grade D product is __________.
N a. heavy fuel oil N b. aviation gas grade 115/145 Y c. kerosene N d. commercial gasoline 2411: The storage device for nitrogen-pressurized hydraulic fluid, which is used in closing the blowout preventers is called the __________.
N a. actuator N b. annulus Y c. accumulator N d. annular preventer 2428: What is the flash point of iso - Hexane?
Y a. -10°Fahrenheit N b. 20°Centigrade N c. 68°Fahrenheit N d. 152°Centigrade 2430: What is an example of a grade A flammable liquid?
N a. Ethylene dibromide N b. Methyl alcohol N c. Nonyl phenol Y d. Pentane 2539: If you came into contact with nitrobenzene while disconnecting the cargo hose, you should be aware that it is __________.
N a. highly toxic when absorbed through the skin N b. a blood poison N c. a nerve poison Y d. All of the above 2595: How can vessel personnel detect the operation of a SART in its vicinity?
Y a. A unique radar signal consisting of a blip code radiating outward from a SART's position along its line of bearing N b. A unique two tone "warbling" signal heard on VHF-FM Ch-70 N c. A unique two tone alarm signal heard upon the automatic unmuting of the 2182 kHz radiotelephone automatic watch receiver N d. The SART signal appears as a target which comes and goes; the effect of heavy swells on the SART 2697: In order to withstand fluid head pressure on a MODU, stiffeners are often attached to the bulkhead __________.
N a. penetrations Y b. plating N c. framing N d. brackets 2761: In the MODU construction portfolio, materials which do not conform to ASTM or ABS specifications must also include the __________.
Y a. chemical and physical properties of the material N b. name of the alternative standard or specification N c. the ASTM or ABS specification the material approximates N d. manufacturer or origin of the material 2802: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 14'-11", AFT 15'-09"; and the KG is 18.2 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 2.0 feet off the centerline.
N a. 9° Y b. 12° N c. 16° N d. 19° 2805: A vessel heading NNW is on a course of __________.
N a. 274.5° N b. 292.0° N c. 315.5° Y d. 337.5° 3155: The DEEP DRILLER, while loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), suffers damage to the port center column below the waterline. Among the tanks from which you should pump is tank __________.
N a. C1S N b. 9S Y c. 9P N d. 2S 3215: The jackknife stored on an inflatable liferaft will always be located __________.
N a. in one of the equipment bags Y b. in a special pocket near the forward entrance N c. on a cord hanging from the canopy N d. in a pocket on the first aid kit 3385: A jack-up, 180 feet in length, has the center of flotation at 110 feet aft of frame zero. The draft at the bow is 11.0 feet and the draft at the stern is 13.0 feet. What is the true mean draft?
N a. 11.78 feet N b. 12.00 feet Y c. 12.22 feet N d. 12.78 feet 3457: Using a sea anchor will __________.
Y a. reduce your drift rate N b. keep the liferaft from turning over N c. aid in recovering the liferaft N d. increase your visibility 3473: In each inflatable rescue boat, what piece of equipment is provided to make quick, emergency, temporary repairs to a large hole in a raft?
N a. No equipment is provided. N b. Glue and rubber patches Y c. Several various-sized sealing clamps N d. Self-adhesive rubberized canvas patches 3517: What is the lightweight of the DEEP DRILLER?
N a. 680,914 long tons Y b. 9,733 long tons N c. 5,937 long tons N d. 6,716 long tons 3624: What is the International Code signal for calling an unknown station using flashing light?
Y a. AA AA N b. UNK N c. STA N d. CQ 3708: If the patient vomits during mouth-to mouth resuscitation, the rescuer should FIRST __________.
N a. ignore it and continue mouth-to-mouth ventilation N b. pause for a moment until the patient appears quiet again, then resume ventilation mouth-to-mouth N c. switch to mouth-to-nose ventilation Y d. turn the patient's body to the side, sweep out the mouth and resume mouth-to-mouth ventilation 3739: 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. 4020: The control panel of a fire detection system must have all of the following EXCEPT _____________ .
N a. a power-available light N b. an audible alarm to notify the crew and identify the origin of the fire N c. a means to silence audible alarms while maintaining visible alarm lights Y d. a way to bypass the entire panel if it malfunctions 4051: 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 resulting list angle?
N a. 2.11 degrees to port N b. 1.43 degrees to starboard Y c. 2.87 degrees to starboard N d. 3.02 degrees to starboard 5354: You are scheduled to load 3200 tons of cargo, 45 tons of crew effects and stores and 323 tons of fuel. Use the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the vessel's mean draft in salt water.
N a. 17'-00" N b. 16'-10" N c. 16'-07" Y d. 16'-04" 5767: A shepherd's crook is used to __________.
N a. lower spring buoys into the water Y b. find an anchor after the buoy has been lost N c. transfer a pennant wire to the anchor handling boat N d. clean chain as it is hauled into the rig 6797: Where must you record the date of each emergency training drill conducted on a MODU?
Y a. In the logbook N b. In the Operations Manual N c. On the Certificate of Inspection N d. On the muster list 7035: If a diabetic suffers an insulin reaction and is conscious, he should be given __________.
N a. soda crackers and water Y b. orange juice N c. an ounce of whiskey N d. a glass of milk 7401: In evacuation from a MODU, an individual without the option of a survival craft or liferaft should enter the water on the leeward side, except when __________.
N a. there is a rescue craft in the area N b. water temperature is below 40°F Y c. there is a severe list to the windward side of the MODU N d. a rigid survival craft is in the area 7407: Which VHF channel should you avoid using as a working channel?
N a. 7A N b. 8 N c. 9 Y d. 16 7648: Buoyant apparatus are required to be fitted or equipped with all of the following equipment EXCEPT __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. life lines Y b. paddles N c. water lights N d. painters 8222: Which will improve stability?
N a. Closing watertight doors Y b. Pumping the bilges N c. Loading cargo on deck N d. Consuming fuel from a full tank 8431: The International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Certificate required by MARPOL is issued to U.S. flag MODUs by the __________.
N a. International Maritime Organization Y b. U.S. Coast Guard N c. American Bureau of Shipping N d. Environmental Protection Agency 8443: The requirement to carry an Oil Record Book does not apply to a MODU that __________.
Y a. is not equipped to discharge overboard any oil or oily mixture N b. is on an international voyage to a country that is a party to MARPOL N c. has an International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate N d. has an oily water separator of sufficient capacity for the oil wastes generated 8712: Jettisoning weight from topside __________.
N a. returns the vessel to an even keel N b. reduces free surface effect Y c. lowers the center of gravity N d. raises the center of buoyancy 9257: The shear rams of a MODU blowout preventer stack are used in emergency well control to __________.
N a. close and seal around the drill pipe N b. close and seal around casing Y c. cut off pipe inside the preventer stack N d. close and seal around drill collars