USCG Safety: Master's License

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60: Your vessel rolls slowly and sluggishly. This indicates that the vessel __________.
86: On an inspection of your tankship you notice that there are no portable fire extinguishers in the pumproom. To comply with regulations, you __________.
107: What best describes for how long a gas-free test is good?
137: The officer responsible for the sanitary condition of the engineering department is the __________. 

    N a. Master
    N b. Chief Mate
    Y c. Chief Engineer
    N d. First Assistant
160: A vessel is tender if cargo weight is __________. 

    Y a. concentrated high and the double bottoms empty
    N b. concentrated low and the double bottoms empty
    N c. evenly distributed vertically with the double bottoms full
    N d. concentrated and with the double bottoms full
284: What is the correct interpretation of the flag hoist G, 4, 2, 1, first substitute. 

    N a. G421G
    Y b. G4214
    N c. G421G421
    N d. G4211
410: The effect of free surface on initial stability depends upon __________. 

    N a. the amount of liquid in the compartment
    Y b. the dimensions of the liquid surface and the vessel's displacement
    N c. only the length of the compartment
    N d. the vertical position of the liquid in the vessel
437: On small passenger vessels bunks installed in overnight passenger accommodation spaces __________. 

    N a. must be no less than 74" long and 24" wide with 24" of clear space above
    N b. must not be located more than 3 high, fitted with a suitable aid to access bunks more than 5' above deck with suitable aids to access bunks more than 5' above deck
    N c. must be immediately adjacent to an aisle leading to a means of escape
    Y d. All of the above
561: The 12-foot low-velocity fog applicator __________. 

    N a. has a spray pattern 12 feet in diameter
    N b. can be used in conjunction with both 1-1/2 inch and 2-1/2 inch all-purpose nozzles
    Y c. has a 90° bend at its discharge end
    N d. has a screw thread end which connects to the all-purpose nozzle
599: 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
652: How does foam extinguish an oil fire? 

    N a. By cooling the oil below the ignition temperature
    N b. By removing the fuel source from the fire
    Y c. By excluding the oxygen from the fire
    N d. By increasing the weight of the oil
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"
856: Which statement about immersion suits is TRUE? 

    N a. Immersion suits should be worn during routine work on deck to provide maximum protection.
    N b. After purchasing, the suit should be removed from its storage bag and hung on a hanger where readily accessible.
    Y c. Immersion suits must have a PFD light attached to the front shoulder area.
    N d. Small leaks or tears may be repaired using the repair kit packed with the suit.
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.
1713: Line throwing equipment should NOT be operated __________. 

    N a. during a rain storm
    Y b. in an explosive atmosphere
    N c. near a liferaft canister
    N d. by other than licensed officers
2073: If your rig is equipped with a SSB radio, what frequency would you use to initiate a distress call? 

    N a. 1982 kHz
    N b. 2082 kHz
    Y c. 2182 kHz
    N d. 2282 kHz
2156: The flammable limits of gasoline are 1.3 to 7.6 percent volume of the air. You are testing a tank that contained gasoline by using a combustible gas indicator. Under testing, the tank sample registered 55 on the instrument's dial. What is the concentration of flammable gases? 

    Y a. 0.7%
    N b. 4.1%
    N c. 5.5%
    N d. 55%
2408: If your asphalt barge has operated more than 12 months in saltwater in the 24 month period since it was last dry-docked, when is it required to be hauled out again? 

    N a. 12 months since last dry-docking
    N b. 18 months since last dry-docking
    N c. 24 months since last dry-docking
    Y d. 36 months since last dry-docking
2526: 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-0069 

    N a. Available GM 4.2 ft
    Y b. Available GM 3.9 ft
    N c. Available GM 3.7 ft
    N d. Available GM 3.5 ft
2563: The hoist line primarily used for lifting personnel on MODU cranes is called the __________. 

    N a. personnel line
    Y b. whip line
    N c. main hoist line
    N d. pendant
2612: What is NOT listed as a synonym for crude oil in the Chemical Data Guide? 

    N a. Rock oil
    N b. Mineral oil
    N c. Seneca oil
    Y d. Earth crude
2631: In MODU construction, beam brackets are triangular plates that join the deck beam to a __________. 

    N a. bulkhead
    Y b. frame
    N c. stanchion
    N d. deck longitudinal
2677: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid loading shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the KG of the liquid load. ST-0075 

    N a. 4.0 feet
    Y b. 5.6 feet
    N c. 6.0 feet
    N d. 6.8 feet
2751: The requirements for special welding procedures on a MODU must be contained in the __________. 

    N a. vessel plans
    N b. Coast Guard file
    Y c. construction portfolio
    N d. construction plans
2953: When the height of the metacenter has the same value as the height of the center of gravity, the metacentric height is equal to __________. 

    N a. the height of the metacenter
    N b. the height of the center of gravity
    N c. the same as half the height of the metacenter
    Y d. zero
3027: If the result of loading a MODU is an increase in the height of the center of gravity, there will always be an increase in the __________. 

    N a. metacentric height
    N b. righting arm
    N c. righting moment
    Y d. vertical moments
3089: What is NOT a responsibility of the tankerman in charge of loading an unmanned tank barge? 

    N a. Enforcement of smoking restrictions
    N b. Restricting vessels from coming alongside the barge
    Y c. Insuring that a combustible gas indicator is aboard
    N d. Protecting cargo hose with chafing gear
3143: The instructions for rescue boats and liferafts on an OSV must be approved by the __________. 

    N a. lease operator
    N b. Minerals Management Service
    Y c. Coast Guard
    N d. person-in-charge of the unit
3158: Electric generators can be protected against overload __________. 

    N a. with switches
    N b. with a governor on the engine
    Y c. with fuses or circuit breakers
    N d. by using heavy wire
3375: The DEEP DRILLER at a draft of 58.0 feet discharges 1,792.44 long tons of ballast. What is the new draft? 

    N a. 40 feet
    Y b. 45 feet
    N c. 50 feet
    N d. 55 feet
3388: A carburetor is required to have a safety device called a(n) __________. 

    N a. pressure release
    Y b. backfire flame arrestor
    N c. automatic shut off
    N d. flow valve
3462: A rigid lifesaving device only designed for survivors to hold on to while in the water is known as a __________. 

    N a. liferaft
    N b. life float
    N c. life preserver
    Y d. buoyant apparatus
3588: For the purpose of training and drills, if reasonable and practicable, rescue boats on an OSV must be launched with their assigned crew __________. 

    N a. once a week
    Y b. once a month
    N c. once a year
    N d. twice a year
3697: In storm conditions, when slacking the leeward mooring lines of the DEEP DRILLER, maintain in the chain locker at least __________. 

    N a. 500 feet
    N b. 350 feet
    Y c. 200 feet
    N d. 100 feet
3764: 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
3841: What is the change in the vertical moments for the DEEP DRILLER if 2.0 feet of ballast is transferred from a full ballast tank 3P to an empty ballast tank 10P? 

    N a. 43 ft-tons increase
    N b. 69 ft-tons decrease
    Y c. 556 ft-tons decrease
    N d. 5,575 ft-tons decrease
3958: If there's a fire aboard your vessel, you should FIRST __________. 

    N a. notify the Coast Guard
    N b. have passengers put on life preservers
    Y c. sound the alarm
    N d. cut off air supply to the fire
4041: 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 new TCG? 

    N a. -0.26 foot
    N b. -0.46 foot
    Y c. 0.46 foot
    N d. 0.61 foot
4053: 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 trim angle? 

    N a. 3.49 degrees to the stern
    N b. 4.69 degrees to the stern
    Y c. 5.18 degrees to the stern
    N d. 5.68 degrees to the stern
4063: In the DEEP DRILLER, the longitudinal free surface correction (FSCL) is obtained from the total of the longitudinal free surface moments (FSML) by __________. 

    N a. adding the LCG
    N b. subtracting the LCG
    N c. multiplying by displacement
    Y d. dividing by displacement
4377: The elevating system of the COASTAL DRILLER is normally limited to __________. 

    N a. 14,158 kips
    Y b. 14,400 kips
    N c. 17,280 kips
    N d. 21,297 kips
4475: While the COASTAL DRILLER is elevated, the out-of-level alarm indicates that hull inclination exceeds 0.3°. What should you do? 

    N a. Raise the high corner.
    N b. Raise the low corner.
    N c. Raise unit to proper air gap and inspect for damage.
    Y d. Confirm operation of out-of-level alarm.
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
4611: On the COASTAL DRILLER, the level of water in each of two pump bilge pits is monitored by __________. 

    N a. visual sight gages
    N b. low and high level alarms
    Y c. hydrostatic alarm switches
    N d. OSS units (overflow sequence selector units)
5042: What is the meaning of the signal SA T1035 RQ when sent by the International code of Signals? 

    N a. The longitude is 10°35'.
    N b. I am altering course to 103.5°T.
    Y c. Can you proceed at 1035 local time?
    N d. Is the latitude 10°35'?
5421: The COASTAL DRILLER, loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #3 (Drilling), discharges the bulk in Bulk Tanks 1 and 2. What is the new TCG? 

    N a. -1.61 feet
    N b. -1.58 feet
    N c. 0.43 feet
    Y d. 0.99 feet
5508: Your drafts are: FWD 17'-09", AFT 18'-03". What is the KM based on the tables in the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book? 

    N a. 25.7 feet
    N b. 26.0 feet
    Y c. 26.2 feet
    N d. 26.4 feet
6251: Explosive and flammable gasses are most likely to be encountered on a MODU __________. 

    N a. at any location
    Y b. on the drill floor and liquid mud handling areas
    N c. in bulk storage tanks
    N d. in machinery spaces
6903: The Master or person in charge of a MODU is required to submit a casualty report of an intentional grounding under what condition? 

    N a. At the owner's discretion
    Y b. If it creates a hazard to navigation
    N c. If the grounding lasts over 48 hours
    N d. Under any condition
6917: Injuries resulting in loss of life or incapacitation, aboard vessels, must be reported to the __________. 

    N a. Minerals Management Service
    N b. American Petroleum Institute
    Y c. U.S. Coast Guard
    N d. International Association of Drilling Contractors
7607: The difference between the height of the metacenter and the metacentric height is known as __________. 

    N a. righting arm
    N b. metacentric radius
    N c. height of the center of buoyancy
    Y d. height of the center of gravity
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
7841: In a combination chain and wire rope mooring system, the anchor chain is deployed at the anchor end of the line to __________. 

    N a. increase fatigue life of the system
    N b. reduce the time to retrieve the line
    Y c. increase the holding power
    N d. reduce the catenary
8331: When H2S is burned (flared) on a MODU, what can you expect to occur? 

    N a. All of the H2S will be converted to SO2.
    N b. All of the H2S will be converted to hydrogen and free sulfur.
    Y c. Only 80% of the H2S will be converted to SO2 or free sulfur.
    N d. The H2S not converted will not be dangerous.
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
9001: The difference between the starboard and port drafts caused by shifting a weight transversely is __________. 

    Y a. list
    N b. heel
    N c. trim
    N d. flotation
9125: Automatic fire dampers in ventilation systems are operated by a __________. 

    N a. remote operated valve
    Y b. fusible link
    N c. CO2 system pressure switch
    N d. heat or smoke detector
9193: Drinking salt water will __________. 

    N a. be safe if mixed with fresh water
    N b. prevent seasickness
    Y c. dehydrate you
    N d. protect against heat cramps
9505: With no environmental forces acting on the vessel, the center of gravity of an inclined vessel is vertically aligned with the __________. 

    N a. longitudinal centerline
    N b. center of flotation
    N c. original vertical centerline
    Y d. metacenter
9563: The KG of a vessel is found by dividing the displacement into the __________. 

    N a. height of the center of gravity of the vessel
    Y b. sum of the vertical moments of the vessel
    N c. sum of the free surface moments of the vessel
    N d. sum of the longitudinal moments of the vessel