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13: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "G" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
Y a. inshore bow line N b. offshore bow line N c. forward breast line N d. forward spring line 24: A crack in the deck plating of a vessel may be temporarily prevented from increasing in length by __________.
N a. cutting a square notch at each end of the crack Y b. drilling a hole at each end of the crack N c. slot-welding the crack N d. welding a doubler over the crack 69: Ullages are measured from __________.
N a. the tank ceiling N b. the tank top bushing N c. the thievage mark Y d. an above deck datum 150: Protective clothing must be worn while sampling hazardous cargo on a tankship, and as a minimum includes __________.
N a. a hood or hard hat Y b. a face mask or goggles N c. boots N d. chemical resistant gloves 156: When heading on a course, you put your rudder hard over. The distance traveled parallel to the direction of the original course from where you put your rudder over to any point on the turning circle is known as __________.
Y a. advance N b. head reach N c. tactical diameter N d. transfer 281: Which action will take place if a crew member is replaced in a U.S. port after foreign articles have been signed, and the ship proceeds foreign?
N a. The Master will remove the replaced man's name from the Certified Crew List but not from the articles. Y b. The name of the new man is added to the articles but not to the Certified Crew List. N c. The U.S. Consul will remove the replaced man's name from the Certified Crew List. N d. The U.S. Consul will add the new man's name to the Certified Crew List. 331: Shipping articles are a contract of agreement between the members of the crew and the __________.
N a. charterers N b. Coast Guard Y c. Master N d. vessel's owner 442: "Ease the rudder" means to __________.
N a. move the rudder slowly in the direction of the most recent rudder command Y b. decrease the rudder angle N c. bring the rudder amidships N d. steer the course which is your present heading 506: With rudders amidships and negligible wind, a twin-screw vessel moving astern with both engines backing will back __________.
N a. to port N b. to starboard Y c. in a fairly straight line N d. in a circular motion 511: All U.S. Flag vessels engaged in foreign trade are required to have a(n) __________.
N a. enrollment N b. license Y c. registry N d. sea letter 529: When loading a tanker, you should __________.
N a. load only one tank at a time N b. keep the seamen on watch on standby in the mess room N c. keep a strain on the loading hoses Y d. close valves by closing them down, reopening one or two turns, and re-closing 536: Your vessel is backing on the starboard screw, and going ahead on the port screw. The bow will __________.
N a. back on a straight line N b. move ahead on a straight line N c. swing to port Y d. swing to starboard 539: Which type of shackle is used for most towing connections?
Y a. Safety shackles N b. Round pin anchor shackles N c. Screw pin shackles N d. Heart shaped shackles 551: The name and hailing port of a documented commercial vessel is __________.
N a. not required to be marked anywhere on the vessel N b. required to be marked on both bows and on the keel Y c. required to be marked on the stern with the name of the vessel marked on both bows N d. required to be marked on the keel, stern, and both bows 574: Which type of link is generally used to connect shots of anchor chain?
Y a. Detachable N b. Open N c. Pear shaped N d. Stud link 617: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "A" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
N a. onshore stern line Y b. offshore stern line N c. after breast line N d. after spring line 632: What does the helm command "shift the rudder" mean?
N a. Stop the swing of the ship. N b. Shift the rudder control to the alternate steering method. Y c. Put the rudder over to the opposite side, the same number of degrees that it is now. N d. Put the rudder amidships and hold the heading steady as she goes. 724: Using a safety factor of five, determine what is the safe working load for 3-1/2 inch manila line with a breaking stress of 4.9 tons.
N a. 0.82 ton Y b. 0.98 ton N c. 2.45 tons N d. 12.25 tons 792: When the vessel is on coastwise articles, the original certificate of the seaman's certificate of discharge is __________.
Y a. given to the seaman N b. retained on board N c. sent to Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard N d. sent to the shipping company 879: Centrifugal pumps have what advantage(s) over reciprocating pumps?
N a. They are less expensive. N b. They are smaller for equivalent pumping ability. N c. They pump more cargo in less time. Y d. All of the above 995: The maneuver which will return your vessel in the shortest time to a person who has fallen overboard is __________.
Y a. a single turn with hard rudder N b. engine(s) crash astern, no turn N c. a Williamson Turn N d. two 180° turns 1016: Your vessel is off a lee shore in heavy weather and laboring. Which action should you take?
Y a. Put the sea and wind about two points on either bow and reduce speed. N b. Heave to in the trough of the sea. N c. Put the sea and wind on either quarter and proceed at increased speed. N d. Put the bow directly into the sea and proceed at full speed. 1082: A lashing used to secure two barges side by side, lashed in an "X" fashion, is called a __________.
N a. backing wire Y b. scissor wire N c. face wire N d. breast wire 1177: A "Mediterranean moor" should be used when __________.
N a. when anchoring in the Mediterranean Y b. when docking stern to a berth N c. when docking bow to a berth N d. when anchoring in a strong current 1224: Which is NOT a recommended practice when handling nylon line?
N a. Nylon lines which become slippery because of oil or grease should be scrubbed down. Y b. Manila line stoppers should be used for holding nylon hawsers. N c. When easing out nylon line, keep an extra turn on the bitt to prevent slipping. N d. Iced-over nylon lines should be thawed and drained before stowing. 1227: You have the "conn" at the time the helmsman who is steering by hand reports that the rudder is not responding to the wheel. Your FIRST action should be to __________.
Y a. shift the selector switch to the other steering pump N b. signal the engineroom to stop the engines N c. call the engineroom N d. call the Master 1381: The Master of a vessel may tender a Notice of Readiness to the charterer when the vessel __________.
N a. has completed the terms of the charter party Y b. is in all respects ready to load N c. is in all respects ready to sail N d. is safely moored or at a suitable anchorage 1401: A clause in the charter party requires a vessel's owner to pay dispatch money when the vessel __________.
N a. changes berths to expedite loading or discharging N b. does not load and discharge its cargo in the time specified N c. is not ready to load or discharge cargo Y d. loads and discharges its cargo in less time than specified 1518: Your vessel is being towed and back-up wires have been installed. Back-up wires carry the towing load in the event that the __________.
N a. bridle legs part Y b. towing bitt or pad eye fails N c. bight ring fails N d. main towing hawser parts 1539: Electric cargo winches have an overload safety device which normally cuts the current to the winch motor __________.
Y a. after torque causes line pull to exceed the rated capacity of the winch N b. before the line pull reaches the rated capacity of the winch N c. when the line pull reaches the breaking strength of the fall N d. before the safe working load of the fall is reached 1580: Shell plating that has curvature in two directions and must be heated and hammered to shape over specially prepared forms is called __________.
N a. compound plate Y b. furnaced plate N c. flat plate N d. rolled plate 1676: When preparing to hoist the anchor, you should FIRST __________.
Y a. engage the wildcat N b. put the brake in the off position N c. take off the chain stopper N d. take the riding pawl off the chain 1812: A survey of refrigerated cargo, to certify that proper methods of stowage were utilized, can be conducted by the __________.
N a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. Occupational Safety and Health Administration N c. U.S. Coast Guard Y d. National Cargo Bureau 1827: What is the volume in a cone with a base diameter of 8 feet and a height of 6 feet?
Y a. 100.53 Cu. Ft N b. 131.39 Cu. Ft N c. 172.72 Cu. Ft N d. 197.39 Cu. Ft 1862: How much force would be required to lift a weight of 200 lbs. using a gun tackle rigged to disadvantage (do not consider friction)?
N a. 50 lbs. Y b. 100 lbs. N c. 150 lbs. N d. 200 lbs. 1996: Which method should be used to secure a manila line to bitts?
N a. A round turn on the bitt farthest from the strain and then figure eights Y b. A round turn on the bitt closest to the strain and then figure eights N c. Figure eights and then a round turn at the top of both bitts N d. Only figure eights are necessary on both bitts 2120: Wale shores would be used when dry docking a vessel with __________.
N a. tumble home Y b. excessive deadrise N c. excessive trim N d. a list 2232: The MAIN use of the knot lettered M is to __________. (DO30DG )
Y a. marry two hawsers N b. form a temporary eye in the end of a line N c. secure a heaving line to a hawser N d. provide a seat for a man to work over the side 2274: In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated PRIORITY will be delivered within __________.
N a. 3 hours to start of business the following day N b. 30 minutes to 1 hour Y c. 1 to 6 hours N d. 10 minutes if possible 2293: As defined in the regulations governing marine casualties a "marine employer" may be the __________.
N a. owner N b. agent N c. Master Y d. All of the above 2349: What is the volume of a sphere with a radius of 7 feet?
N a. 11,491.87 cubic ft. Y b. 1,436.76 cubic ft. N c. 963.72 cubic ft. N d. 205.21 cubic ft. 2354: What is the area of a circle with a diameter of 21 feet after a sector of 72° has been removed?
Y a. 277.09 square ft. N b. 149.43 square ft. N c. 69.27 square ft. N d. 52.78 square ft. 2688: What would have the greatest affect on a vessel's longitudinal strength?
N a. Collision damage to the bow, forward of the collision bulkhead Y b. Grounding damage to the bilge strake, just aft of midships N c. Extensive corrosion to the centerline deck plating N d. Damage to the side shell, midway between the bilge and the stringer plate 2776: How are aids to navigation on the Great Lakes arranged geographically?
N a. In a westerly and northerly direction, except on Lake St. Clair N b. In an easterly and southerly direction, except on Lake Erie Y c. In a westerly and northerly direction, except on Lake Michigan N d. In an easterly and southerly direction, except on the New York State Barge Canal 2933: Your vessel is to dock bow first at a pier. Which line will be the most useful when maneuvering the vessel alongside the pier?
N a. Stern breast line Y b. Bow spring line N c. Bow breast line N d. Inshore head line 3059: A vessel which is being assisted by an icebreaker would display a flag hoist consisting of the code numeral "4" when the vessel __________.
N a. speed begins to drop N b. stops N c. receives ice damage Y d. becomes icebound 3124: You attach a line to a stationary barge lying off your starboard beam in order to maneuver it into position to make up tow. The line used to do this is a __________.
N a. jockey line N b. fore and aft line N c. check line Y d. swing line 3462: Under U.S. law, what is the penalty for assaulting the Master?
N a. Fine of not more than $1000 N b. Fine of not more than $500 and/or imprisonment for not more than 1 year Y c. Imprisonment for not more than 2 years N d. Revocation of the Merchant Mariner's Document (and license if applicable) 3493: You are the Master of an uninspected diesel towing vessel of 190 GT operating on a regular run from New York to the Gulf of Mexico. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. Able Seamen are not required in the deck crew. Y b. All crew members must have Merchant Mariner's Documents. N c. A licensed Chief Engineer is required. N d. Deck watches may be 6 and 6. 3494: Nylon rope is often used in the makeup of a towline because it __________.
N a. floats Y b. stretches N c. handles easily N d. resists rot 3514: Which type of anchor is depicted? (D038DG )
N a. Stock N b. Danforth Y c. Patent N d. Old-fashioned 3582: What term indicates the length measured along the summer load line from the intersection of that load line with the foreside of the stem and the intersection of that load line with the after side of the rudder post?
N a. Length overall N b. Register length Y c. Length between perpendiculars N d. Length on the waterline 3652: You are lifting a one-ton weight with a swinging boom. When comparing the stresses in the rig with the boom at 20° to the horizontal to the stresses when the boom is at 60° to the horizontal, which statement is TRUE?
N a. The stress on the topping lift is greater at 60°. N b. The thrust on the boom is greater at 20°. N c. The stress on the heel block is less at 20°. Y d. The stress on the masthead fairlead for the topping lift is greater at 20°. 3724: What part of the ground tackle is the most likely to develop fractures due to extensive anchor use?
N a. Anchor shank N b. Swivel Y c. Jews' harp N d. Fluke 4011: Under defense plans, operation of electronic aids may be temporarily suspended with __________.
N a. thirty (30) day's notice N b. a week's notice N c. one day's notice Y d. no notice 4152: Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE regarding lashing requirements to secure vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. It is imperative that the securing of cargo on flats and trailers and in containers be adequate for both road and sea motions. N b. The movements experienced by road borne cargo differ significantly from the roll and sway movements of a ship at sea. N c. It is necessary for adequate number and strength of securing points on the vehicles themselves in order that lashings may be properly and safely utilized. Y d. All the above 4164: 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 30 tons and 40 tons, when carried on Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. One N b. Two N c. Three Y d. None of the above 4251: Which action(s) is/are included in crane operations?
N a. Single-mode set-up & operation N b. Twin-mode set-up & operation N c. Normal boom stowage and shutdown operation Y d. All of the above 4261: Who should be notified prior to starting up a crane?
N a. The pumpman N b. The stevedore foreman Y c. The engine room N d. All the above 4267: Which statement is TRUE concerning the tandem working arrangement of pedestal cranes when completing a quad lift?
Y a. The discharge is slow due to the size of the cargo and all the cranes working together. N b. The cargo discharge can be accomplished with controlled pendulation. N c. The cargo discharge can be performed in port or at anchor. N d. The cranes enable the handling of heavy cargos without shoreside assistance.