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.
76: Leeway is the __________.
N a. difference between the true course and the compass course N b. momentum of a vessel after her engines have been stopped Y c. lateral movement of a vessel downwind of her intended course N d. displacement of a vessel multiplied by her speed 112: You start a centrifugal cargo pump to discharge cargo. The pump works for a while and then loses suction. This could NOT be caused by __________.
N a. leaking shaft seals N b. air pockets in the liquid Y c. high cargo level in the tanks N d. a leaking suction line 148: Overcarriage is best prevented by __________.
N a. assuring heavy cargo is stowed low in the vessel N b. checking the vessel's load line calculations carefully Y c. inspection of the hold at completion of discharge N d. stowing the cargo which is to be discharged last on the bottom 215: How does the effect known as "bank suction" act on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel?
N a. It pulls the bow toward the bank. N b. It heels the vessel toward the bank. N c. It pushes the entire vessel away from the bank. Y d. It pulls the stern toward the bank. 270: The disadvantage of using a heaving line to pass a towline is that __________.
N a. it increases the likelihood of collision between the towing vessel and the disabled vessel Y b. recreational boaters tend to make the heaving line fast to the towed vessel as if it were the towline N c. the monkey fist may injure someone N d. it may reduce the catenary and increase yawing 372: Keeping the draft at or below the load line mark will insure that the vessel has adequate __________.
N a. ballast Y b. reserve buoyancy N c. displacement N d. rolling periods 386: You are maneuvering a vessel with a right-hand propeller. The rudder is amidships. The vessel will generally back __________.
Y a. to port N b. to starboard N c. in a straight line directly astern N d. downstream, the stern going in the direction of the current 497: Which type of fiber towing hawser is preferred for towing astern?
N a. Manila N b. Polypropylene Y c. Nylon N d. Dacron 575: What is a correct reply to a pilot's request, "How's your head"?
N a. "Steady" N b. "Checked" Y c. "Passing 200°" N d. "Eased to 10° rudder" 607: A lashing used to secure two barges side by side, lashed in an "X" fashion, is called a __________.
Y a. scissor wire N b. towing wire N c. breast wire N d. cross wire 658: When carrying a full or nearly full load of bulk ore in a general cargo type vessel which has engine spaces amidships, the cargo in each hold should be trimmed so that the bulk of the cargo lies __________.
N a. along the centerline N b. toward the forward bulkhead of the forward holds and toward the after bulkhead of the after holds Y c. toward the after bulkhead of the forward holds and the forward bulkhead of the after holds N d. toward the after bulkhead of all holds 678: Prior to being able to sail, each vessel that carries grain in bulk must have a certificate of loading issued by the __________.
N a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. Lloyds of London Y c. National Cargo Bureau N d. U.S. Salvage 736: You notice that your speed has decreased, the stern of your vessel has settled into the water, and your rudder is sluggish in responding. The MOST likely cause is __________.
N a. mechanical problems with the steering gear Y b. shallow water N c. loss of lubricating oil in the engine N d. current 763: A vessel that tows astern must have a/an ___________ .
N a. towing winch Y b. method to easily release the towline N c. oxy-acetylene cutting torch N d. ax or knife mounted near the towing bitts 774: The strongest of the natural fibers is __________.
N a. cotton N b. hemp Y c. manila N d. sisal 801: When oil is discharged overboard, an entry is required in the __________.
N a. engine rough log Y b. Oil Record Book N c. Official Logbook N d. deck rough log 818: Your vessel has a deadweight capacity of 5000 tons and a cubic capacity of 300,000 cu. ft. You are to load lead, with a stowage factor of 18, and cotton, with a stowage factor of 80. If you load full and down, how much cotton should you load?
N a. 1613 tons N b. 2190 tons N c. 2810 tons Y d. 3387 tons 873: At the required fire drill, all persons must report to their stations and demonstrate their ability to perform the duties assigned to them __________.
N a. by the Coast Guard regulations Y b. in the Muster List ("Station Bill") N c. by the person conducting the drill N d. at the previous safety meeting 1178: A shipper of cargo aboard your vessel offers a letter of indemnity for the cargo. This is done in order to obtain a(n) __________.
Y a. Clean Bill of Lading N b. Order Bill of Lading N c. Straight Bill of Lading N d. Through Bill of Lading 1189: When bunkering is complete, the hoses should be __________.
N a. cleaned internally with a degreaser N b. washed out with hot soapy water Y c. drained, blanked off, and stored securely N d. stowed vertically and allowed to drain 1201: When clearing customs for a foreign voyage, which of the following is processed at the custom's house and returned to the vessel?
Y a. Shipping Articles N b. Traveling Curio Manifest N c. Official Logbook N d. Cargo Gear Register 1223: The organization that certifies the safe working load of cargo cranes on a vessel is the __________.
Y a. classification society N b. National Cargo Bureau N c. U.S. Coast Guard N d. none of the above 1364: Which molten substance is poured into the basket of a wire rope socket being fitted to the end of a wire rope?
N a. Babbitt N b. Bronze N c. Lead Y d. Zinc 1374: Which type of stopper should be used to stop off wire rope?
Y a. Chain N b. Manila N c. Polypropylene N d. Wire 1570: What is NOT an advantage of ship construction methods using welded butt joints in the shell plating?
N a. Keeps practically 100% of tensile strength at the joints N b. Reduces frictional resistance Y c. Reduces plate stress N d. Reduces weight 1596: Using a scope of five, determine how many feet of chain you should put out to anchor in 12 fathoms of water.
N a. 60 feet (18 meters) N b. 72 feet (22 meters) Y c. 360 feet (110 meters) N d. 450 feet (137 meters) 1643: The splice designed to pass easily through a block is called a(n) __________.
N a. eye splice N b. short splice Y c. long splice N d. block splice 1659: The safe working load for the assembled cargo gear and the minimum angle to the horizontal for which the gear is designed shall be marked on the __________.
N a. deck N b. head of the boom Y c. heel of the boom N d. mast or king post 1678: Grade D combustible liquids have a maximum flash point of __________.
N a. 109°F N b. 100°F Y c. 149°F N d. 80°F 1718: A combustible liquid with a flash point of 90°F would be grade __________.
N a. B N b. C Y c. D N d. E 1778: You are landing a single-screw vessel with a right-handed propeller port side to a dock. As you approach the dock, you back down on your engine with rudder amidships. You would expect the vessel to __________.
N a. drift away from the dock N b. lose headway without swinging Y c. swing its stern towards the dock N d. swing its stern away from the dock 1795: Which knot represents a double sheet bend? (DO30DG )
N a. F N b. L Y c. R N d. T 1836: While towing, what is the principal danger in attempting to swing a barge on a hawser in order to slow the barge's speed?
N a. The barge may swing too quickly and run over the tug. Y b. The barge may pass under the hawser and capsize the tug. N c. Free surface affect of liquid inside the barge may rupture the barge bulkheads when turning too quickly. N d. Dangerous wakes may result from the swinging barge and capsize the tug. 1860: A towline should be fastened to __________.
N a. the chocks at the bow of a towed vessel N b. the most forward, centermost point of a towed vessel such as a sturdy bow rail N c. the mast of a towed sailboat Y d. a secure fitting near the bow of the towed vessel 1956: Which lien against a vessel would be settled FIRST?
N a. Maintenance and cure N b. Vessel mortgage Y c. Salvage lien N d. Ship repairer's lien 2194: What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 6? (DO29DG )
Y a. 6 N b. 5.5 N c. 5 N d. 3 2221: You are using tackle number 5 to lift a weight. The hauling part of this tackle is bent to the weight hook (w) of tackle number 8. What is the mechanical advantage of this rig? (DO29DG )
N a. 20 Y b. 15 N c. 10 N d. 5 2261: The machinery associated with heaving in and running out anchor chain is the __________.
N a. winch Y b. windlass N c. draw works N d. dynamic pay out system 2361: The BEST information on the nature and extent of damage to the vessel is obtained from __________.
N a. alarms and monitoring devices N b. the engineroom watch Y c. personnel at the scene of the damage N d. the bridge watch 2516: Which statement about the dangerous cargo manifest, carried on a ship, is TRUE?
N a. The manifest must be made up by the Master or other designated ship's officer. N b. Shipments of hazardous and non-hazardous cargo may be listed on the manifest if they are destined for the same consignee. Y c. The manifest must be kept in a designated holder on or near the bridge. N d. The type of label(s) required for each cargo must be indicated. 2546: The dangerous cargo manifest does NOT indicate __________.
N a. the stowage location of hazardous material aboard the vessel N b. a description of the packaging (drums, boxes, etc.) N c. UN identification numbers Y d. the net weight of each hazardous cargo 2602: As you hold a piece of manila line vertically in front of you, the strands run from the lower right to the upper left. Which type of line is this?
N a. Plain-laid N b. Shroud-laid Y c. Left-hand laid N d. Water-laid 2606: You are approaching the pilot station with the wind fine on the starboard bow and making about 3 knots. You can help to calm the seas by taking what action just before the pilot boat comes along on the port side?
N a. Backing full N b. Stopping the engines N c. Giving right full rudder Y d. A short burst of ahead full with left full rudder 2639: A wooden plug fitted tightly in the vent of a damaged tank may prevent the tank from __________.
Y a. filling completely N b. developing free surface N c. developing free surface moment N d. collapsing 2709: A vessel which is being assisted by an icebreaker should indicate that she is ready to cast off the towline by __________.
Y a. displaying code letter "Y" (Yankee) N b. sounding five short blasts on his whistle N c. displaying code numeral "5" N d. sounding one prolonged blast on his whistle 2726: The lifeboats on your vessel are stowed on cradles on deck and are handled by sheath-screw boom davits. Which of the following statements about launching a boat is TRUE?
N a. The boat should be hoisted a few inches clear of the cradle before cranking out the davits. N b. The inboard gripes should be cast off before the outboard gripes. Y c. The outboard section of the cradle must be released. N d. The tricing pendants will automatically bring the boat alongside at the embarkation deck. 2745: While standing look-out at night, a dim light on the horizon will be seen quickest by looking __________.
Y a. a little above the horizon N b. directly towards the light N c. a little below the horizon N d. quickly above then quickly below the horizon 2819: On which of the Great Lakes would shore ice be the most pronounced?
N a. Lake Michigan Y b. Lake Superior N c. Lake Huron N d. Lake Erie 2908: How should you signal the crane operator to use the whip line?
N a. Extend arm with the thumb pointing up, and flex the fingers in and out for as long as the load movement is desired. Y b. First tap your elbow with one hand, and then proceed to use regular signals. N c. First tap the top of your head with your fist, and then proceed to use regular signals. N d. Use one hand to give any motion signal, and place the other hand motionless in front of the hand giving the motion signal. 3103: A case received for shipment has the markings shown. Each carton measures 13" X 15" X 23". What is the total cubic capacity the entire consignment will occupy? (Ignore broken stowage.) (D043DG )
Y a. 779 cubic feet (22 cubic meters) N b. 992 cubic feet (28 cubic meters) N c. 1,047 cubic feet (30 cubic meters) N d. 112,125 cubic feet (3173 cubic meters) 3439: Horizontal fore or aft motion of a vessel is known as __________.
N a. pitch Y b. surge N c. sway N d. roll 3450: Kort nozzles are installed around the propellers of some vessels to __________.
Y a. increase the thrust of the propeller N b. protect the propeller from striking sawyers N c. prevent the propeller from striking barges towed on the hip N d. prevent the propeller from touching bottom in low water 3452: A drift lead indicates that the vessel is dragging anchor when the line is __________.
Y a. taut and leading forward N b. slack N c. leading out perpendicular to the centerline N d. leading under the hull 3589: A vessel has been surveyed in a foreign port and found unseaworthy as a result of neglect. A seaman on this vessel is entitled to discharge and __________.
N a. transportation to the port of engagement N b. one month's pay only N c. one month's pay or transportation to the nearest U.S. port, whichever is the least amount Y d. one month's pay or transportation to the nearest U.S. port, whichever is the greater amount 3719: Besides saving distance along the track line, another advantage of the Scharnow Turn over the Williamson Turn in a man overboard situation is because __________.
Y a. it is faster N b. it can be used in both the immediate action and the delayed action situations N c. in fog, if the turn is started as soon as the man goes over, the vessel will be at the point where he went over when the turn is completed N d. it returns the vessel to the original track line on a reciprocal course 4066: What is the MOST irritating to the skin?
N a. Carbon disulfide N b. Ethyl alcohol N c. Isoprene Y d. Oleum 4134: What may NOT be used when securing heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. Chain lever N b. Turnbuckle Y c. Webbing N d. Chain 4141: What is/are the advantage(s) of using web lashing on light vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. Good working life N b. Light and easy to handle N c. Flexible Y d. All of the above 4162: According to the IMO Code, what are the minimum number of securing points that should be on each side of a "road vehicle", whose gross vehicle mass is between 3.5 tons and 20 tons, when carried on Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. One Y b. Two N c. Three N d. None of the above 4178: Which of the following actions are stated in the correct order prior to loading or discharging cargo on a Ro-Ro vessel?
Y a. Lower the stern ramp, raise/open the stern door, turn on ventilation for cargo holds N b. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds, raise/open the stern door, lower the stern ramp N c. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds, lower the stern ramp, raise/open the stern door N d. Raise/open the stern door, lower the stern ramp, turn on ventilation for cargo holds