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139: When fighting a fire in an enclosed space, the hose team should crouch as low as possible to __________.
N a. protect themselves from smoke N b. obtain the best available air N c. allow the heat and steam to pass overhead Y d. All of the above 223: The steering oar in a lifeboat is __________.
N a. shorter than the others N b. used for the stroke oar N c. used by the forward man in the boat to direct the bow Y d. longer than the others and should be lashed to the stern 228: Which is the most serious type of fracture?
Y a. Compound N b. Greenstick N c. Closed N d. Crack 248: You are treating a shipmate with a compound fracture of the lower arm. Which action should you take?
N a. Apply a tourniquet to control bleeding then align the bones and splint. N b. Apply traction to the hand to keep the bones in line, splint, and apply a pressure dressing. N c. Force the ends of the bones back into line, treat the bleeding, and splint. Y d. Apply a bulky, sterile, pressure dressing to control bleeding, then apply a temporary splint, and obtain medical advice. 264: While using the International Code of Signals, if the receiving station can distinguish the flag signal of the transmitting station, but cannot understand the meaning of it, the station can hoist the flag signal __________.
N a. ZP Y b. ZL N c. ZR N d. ZK 441: Your vessel is broken down and rolling in heavy seas. You can reduce the possibility of capsizing by __________.
N a. moving all personnel aft N b. constantly shifting the rudder Y c. rigging a sea anchor N d. moving all personnel forward and low 480: A tanker's mean draft is 32'-05". At this draft, the TPI is 178. The mean draft after loading 1200 tons will be __________.
Y a. 33'-00" N b. 33'-04" N c. 33'-08" N d. 33'-11" 613: The length of the steering oar in a lifeboat is __________.
N a. shorter than the rowing oars N b. the same length as the rowing oars Y c. longer than the rowing oars N d. unrelated to the length of the rowing oars 705: Your vessel is at a dock taking bunkers. If oil begins to flow out of a tank vent, what should you do FIRST?
N a. Open the intake valve to an adjacent tank. N b. Set out drip pans and sawdust and begin to mop up the spill. Y c. Signal the shore control point to shut down. N d. Close the valve on the tank vent line. 964: Which signal is used by a rescue unit to indicate, "Avast hauling"?
N a. Firing of a green star signal Y b. Firing of a red star signal N c. An orange smoke signal N d. Three white star rockets fired at one-minute intervals 1056: U.S.C.G. approved buoyant work vests are considered to be items of safety equipment and may be worn by members of the crew __________.
N a. in lieu of life preservers during fire drills N b. in lieu of life preservers during boat drills N c. in lieu of life preservers during an actual emergency Y d. when carrying out duties near a weather deck's edge 1185: If the steersman of your lifeboat gives the command "Way enough", you should __________.
N a. complete the stroke, hold your oar out from the boat and level with the water N b. dip the blade of your oar into the water and leave it there N c. lift your oar to a vertical position Y d. complete the stroke, raise your oar slightly, swing it forward, and place it in the boat 1192: Which statement is TRUE concerning the oxygen indicator?
N a. Exposure to flue gas has no effect on the instrument. N b. Only one level of the tested space need be sampled by the instrument. Y c. Prolonged exposure to CO2 can result in false readings. N d. The instrument can detect hydrogen gas. 1237: Portable-foam fire extinguishers are designed for use on what classes of fires?
Y a. A and B N b. A and C N c. B and C N d. A, B, and C 1297: A small passenger vessel of not more than 65 feet in length must have a collision bulkhead if it __________.
N a. operates on exposed waters N b. carries more than 49 passengers N c. is more than 40 feet in length and operates on partially exposed waters Y d. All of the above 1335: What prevents an inflated liferaft from being pulled under by a vessel which sinks in water over 100 feet in depth?
N a. The hydrostatic release N b. Nothing N c. A Rottmer release Y d. The weak link in the painter line 1358: Which extinguishing agent is best for use on a magnesium fire?
N a. Water Y b. Sand N c. CO2 N d. Dry chemical 1373: You are reading draft marks on a vessel. The water level is halfway between the bottom of the number 5 and the top of the number 5. What is the draft of the vessel?
N a. 4'-09" N b. 5'-09" Y c. 5'-03" N d. 5'-06" 1420: Which statement about the pressure in a tank being inerted by an inert gas system is TRUE?
N a. The maximum pressure permitted is 8 psi. Y b. A positive pressure should be maintained at all times. N c. The pressure must remain within the limits of +5 psi to -1 psi. N d. None of the above 1561: Which is NOT a mandatory part of the shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan?
N a. Reporting requirements Y b. Diagrams N c. Steps to control a discharge N d. National and local coordination 1601: Channel 13 is primarily used for ship to ship communication. Channel 13 is also authorized for __________.
N a. coast to aircraft operational communications N b. aircraft to ship operational communications Y c. lock & bridge communications N d. aircraft to ship navigational communications 1649: The sails are properly set and trimmed. As a vessel heads up from a beam reach to close hauled the __________.
N a. true wind velocity increases N b. heeling moment decreases N c. side slip decreases Y d. jib sheet must be hardened up 1742: What is the report identifier code for the first AMVER report sent at the start of a voyage?
N a. DP N b. DR N c. PR Y d. SP 1865: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is partially loaded with a GM of 2.6 feet and drafts of: FWD 13'-07", AFT 15'-01". Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine what tanks you should ballast to increase the GM to 3.4 feet.
N a. Tanks: DB1, DB3 N b. Tanks: DB5, DT1A Y c. Tanks: DB6, DB7, DT7 N d. Tanks: DB4, DT8 2158: You have approximately 15 tons of fish on deck. What will be the shift in the center of gravity after you shift the fish to the fish hold, a vertical distance of 8 feet? (total displacement is 300 tons)
N a. 0.1 foot N b. 0.2 foot N c. 0.3 foot Y d. 0.4 foot 2180: You have approximately 16 tons of fish on deck. What will be the shift in the center of gravity after you shift the fish to the fish hold, a vertical distance of 8 feet? (total displacement is 640 tons)
N a. 0.1 foot Y b. 0.2 foot N c. 0.3 foot N d. 0.4 foot 2233: You are underway when a fire breaks out in the forward part of your vessel. If possible, you should __________.
N a. call for assistance N b. abandon ship to windward N c. keep going at half speed Y d. put the vessel's stern into the wind 2302: 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-0056
N a. Available GM 6.8 ft N b. Available GM 5.4 ft Y c. Available GM 4.1 ft N d. Available GM 3.6 ft 2399: Sixty (60) tons of cargo are raised with a heavy lift boom 45 feet from the centerline. The vessel's displacement including the weight lifted is 18,400 tons. The angle of list caused by the suspended weight is 1.5°, KM is 28.75 ft., and BM is 17.25 ft. What is the KG?
N a. 11.65 feet N b. 22.85 feet Y c. 23.15 feet N d. 23.82 feet 2807: A vessel heading SSW is on a course of __________.
Y a. 202.5° N b. 225.0° N c. 247.5° N d. 270.0° 2906: Which vessel must carry a compass on board? (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. A non-self-propelled vessel N b. A vessel operating in protected waters with a short restricted route N c. A vessel operating on the Ohio River Y d. A vessel operating on the Gulf of Mexico 3082: On vessels subject to the provisions of 46 CFR Subchapter T, life jackets shall be __________.
N a. kept locked up at all times when underway Y b. stored in convenient places throughout the accommodation spaces N c. inaccessible to passengers N d. on the topmost deck of the vessel at all times 3175: The jettisoning of topside weight from a MODU serves what purpose?
N a. It returns the MODU to an even keel. N b. It reduces free surface effect. Y c. It lowers the center of gravity. N d. It raises the center of gravity. 3374: What is NOT listed on the metallic name plate required to be attached to hand portable fire extinguishers? (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
N a. The rated capacity in gallons, quarts, or pounds Y b. The hydrostatic test date of the cylinder N c. The name of the item N d. An identifying mark of the actual manufacturer 3492: Your vessel's existing draft is FWD 17'-03", AFT 18'-09". Using the Guidance Manual for Loading M.V. Grand Haven, determine the new draft if 450 long tons are loaded in No. 16 hatch.
N a. FWD 16'-11", AFT 19'-04 2/3" N b. FWD 17'-01", AFT 18'-11 1/4" Y c. FWD 17'-04", AFT 19'-03 3/4" N d. FWD 17'-07", AFT 18'-11 1/4" 3510: When required, the steering gear, whistle, and the means of communication between the pilothouse and the engine room on a passenger vessel shall be tested by an officer of the vessel within a period of not more than how many hours prior to departure?
N a. 4 N b. 8 Y c. 12 N d. 24 3564: The sea painter of a rescue boat should be led __________.
Y a. forward and outboard of all obstructions N b. forward and inboard of all obstructions N c. up and down from the main deck N d. to the foremost point on the vessel 3633: The KG of the DEEP DRILLER increases from 57 feet to 59 feet while drilling at a 60 foot draft during an ice storm. What action should be taken?
N a. Continue drilling operations while waiting for the ice to melt Y b. Reduce the deck load until you reach the allowable KG for draft N c. Notify the USCG that the rig is temporarily above the allowable KG N d. Deballast to reach the allowable KG 3667: The principal action in changing from transit to survival draft in the event heavy weather threatens is __________.
Y a. ballasting N b. deballasting N c. disconnecting N d. hanging off 3800: If you have to jump in the water when abandoning ship, your legs should be __________.
N a. spread apart as far as possible N b. held as tightly against your chest as possible N c. in a kneeling position Y d. extended straight down and crossed at the ankles 3855: Which document will describe lifesaving equipment located aboard your vessel?
N a. Muster List ("Station Bill") Y b. Certificate of Inspection N c. Forecastle Card N d. Clearance Papers 3870: Each EPIRB required on an OSV shall be tested using the integrated test circuit and output indicator every __________.
N a. week N b. two weeks Y c. month N d. two months 3896: Life preservers must be marked with the __________.
N a. stowage space assigned Y b. vessel's name N c. vessel's home port N d. maximum weight allowed 3910: Your vessel is required to have an impulse-projected line throwing appliance. The auxiliary line must __________.
N a. be of a light color N b. be 250 meters in length Y c. have a breaking strength of 9000 lbs N d. be made of synthetic material 3923: Among the valves that must be opened on the DEEP DRILLER to pump bilge water out of the port pump room using the #1 bilge pump is valve __________.
N a. 28 N b. 36 Y c. 41 N d. 42 4057: In the DEEP DRILLER, LCG is obtained from the sum of the longitudinal moments by __________.
N a. adding the free surface correction N b. subtracting the free surface correction N c. multiplying by displacement Y d. dividing by displacement 4233: Considering the changes to lightweight shown in Section 5 of the COASTAL DRILLER Manual, with the rotary 36 feet aft of the transom and 4 feet to port of the centerline, and with 300 kips in the setback, the maximum hook load is limited to __________.
N a. 870 kips N b. 635 kips N c. 335 kips Y d. 314 kips 4240: Both an approved B-V semi-portable fire-extinguishing system and a fixed fire-extinguishing system are required to protect the engine room on towing vessels whose construction was contracted for on or after __________. (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
N a. February 1, 2002 Y b. August 27, 2003 N c. April 29, 2004 N d. April 29, 2005 4267: For the COASTAL DRILLER, what is the maximum rotary load that can be used when the rotary has been extended 40 feet aft of the transom?
N a. 750 kips N b. 630 kips Y c. 609 kips N d. 531 kips 4285: During an ocean tow when the winds are less than 70 knots, the maximum allowable KG for the COASTAL DRILLER is __________.
N a. 38.75 feet N b. 42.00 feet N c. 44.00 feet Y d. 65.00 feet 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 4523: The capacity of the COASTAL DRILLER preload tanks is __________.
N a. 21,297.0 kips N b. 11,777.2 kips N c. 9,753.7 kips Y d. 8,708.0 kips 5137: When a floating MODU inclines to an angle slightly greater than the angle of loll, she will __________.
N a. capsize N b. incline further N c. flop to the other side Y d. return to the angle of loll 6401: Why must the drilled hole be filled with drilling mud when tripping the drill string out of the hole?
N a. To maintain circulation to the mud pits N b. To compensate for MODU heave N c. To keep the mud agitated Y d. To prevent reduction of fluid head on the formations 6585: When weight-testing a davit launched liferaft on a mobile offshore drilling unit, the deadweight equivalent for each person in the allowed capacity of the raft is __________.
N a. 155 pounds Y b. 165 pounds N c. 175 pounds N d. 185 pounds 6737: Each EPIRB required on a MODU shall be tested using the integrated test circuit and output indicator every __________.
N a. week N b. two weeks Y c. month N d. two months 7047: What are symptom(s) of a ruptured appendix?
N a. Dilated pupils and shallow breathing N b. Diarrhea and frequent urination Y c. Muscle tenseness in almost the entire abdomen N d. Extreme sweating and reddening skin 7413: Which spoken emergency signal would you use to call a boat to come assist a man overboard?
N a. Distress signal Y b. Urgency signal N c. Safety signal N d. None of the above 8323: The Lethal Concentration of H2S that will cause death with short-term exposure is a minimum of __________.
N a. 100 ppm N b. 200 ppm N c. 400 ppm Y d. 700 ppm 8392: You are preparing for what promises to be a rough ocean passage. Your 120-foot schooner carries a yard on the foremast about 50 feet above the water. The yard weighs about 1000 pounds. If you take the yard down and stow it on deck for the trip, you will __________.
N a. decrease the GM N b. give the vessel a gentler roll Y c. increase the metacentric height N d. decrease the reserve buoyancy