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46: Which statement concerning the handling characteristics of a fully loaded vessel as compared with those of a light vessel is FALSE?
N a. A fully loaded vessel will be slower to respond to the engines. N b. A fully loaded vessel will maintain her headway further. N c. A light vessel will be more affected by the wind. Y d. A light vessel loses more rudder effect in shallow water. 56: The effect of wind on exposed areas of the vessel is most noticeable when __________.
Y a. backing N b. going slow ahead N c. going full ahead N d. turning 57: Under title 46 of the United States Code, the person in charge of a documented vessel who fails to report a complaint of a sexual offense may be __________.
N a. charged with accessory to sexual assault Y b. fined up to $5,000 N c. imprisoned for up to one year N d. All of the above 64: Which statement about damage control is TRUE?
Y a. A hole in the hull at the waterline is more dangerous than a hole below the inner bottom. N b. The amount of water entering a ship through a hole varies inversely to the area of the hole. N c. Water flowing into a lower compartment on a ship is more dangerous than water on deck or flowing into an upper compartment. N d. Water flowing over the fo'c'sle bulwark is more dangerous than a hole in the hull at the waterline. 75: Frames to which the tank top and bottom shell are fastened are called __________.
Y a. floors N b. intercostals N c. stringers N d. tank top supports 110: What is NOT required as special safety equipment on a tankship carrying hazardous cargoes in bulk?
N a. Shower and eyewash fountain N b. Equipment to lift an injured person from a pumproom Y c. Two portable vapor detectors suitable for the cargoes carried N d. A safety locker adjacent to the emergency shutdown station 179: The minimum temperature required to ignite gas or vapor without a spark or flame being present is called __________.
N a. flash point N b. fire point Y c. autoignition temperature N d. lower explosive limit 189: Reid vapor pressure is __________.
N a. exerted by liquid cargo on the sides of a tank N b. exerted by liquid cargo on a cargo hose body N c. the lowest temperature and pressure that will cause a flammable liquid to give off vapors Y d. a measurement of the amount of flammable vapors given off by a liquid at a certain temperature 216: As a ship moves through the water, it drags with it a body of water called the wake. The ratio of the wake speed to the ship's speed is called __________.
N a. propeller velocity N b. speed of advance N c. wake distribution Y d. wake fraction 410: You are loading a cargo tank on your container ship. The tank displays the red label shown. Which statement is TRUE? (D023DG )
Y a. The tank contains propylene. N b. The tank's volume is 1077 cubic feet. N c. There are three tanks in the shipment. N d. The tank contains an oxidizing material. 428: Your vessel is going from a warm climate to a cold climate with a hygroscopic cargo. Which statement is TRUE?
Y a. You must ventilate constantly and vigorously to combat ship sweat. N b. You should ventilate; there is little danger of ship sweat, but a possibility of cargo sweat. N c. There is danger of heavy cargo sweat if you ventilate. N d. There is little danger of any sweat problem. 490: Which agency is authorized to assist the Coast Guard in the inspection of vessels for the suitability of loading hazardous materials?
N a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. Environmental Protection Agency Y c. National Cargo Bureau, Inc. N d. U.S. Navy explosive loading details 555: A chain bridle is used when towing astern because it __________.
N a. is easy to connect Y b. provides an effective catenary and absorbs shock due to its weight N c. makes rigging a swivel unnecessary N d. prevents the tow from yawing by the drag of the chains in a seaway 597: Wages due a seaman may be attached by the court for the __________.
N a. payment of monthly bills N b. payment of creditors Y c. support of a minor child N d. All of the above 660: You receive word that a person has fallen overboard from the starboard side. You should FIRST __________.
N a. notify the Master Y b. put the wheel hard right N c. put the engines full astern N d. sound the man overboard alarm 667: While towing in shallow water you should consider __________.
N a. using a short towing hawser Y b. using a floating hawser N c. the catenary and the effect it may have on the tow N d. All of the above 698: Which agency issues a certificate of loading that is evidence that the rules and regulations concerning bulk grain cargoes have been observed?
N a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. Department of Agriculture Y c. National Cargo Bureau N d. Public Health Service 806: Which will most likely occur when entering shallow water?
N a. Rudder action will become more effective. N b. The vessel's list will change. Y c. The vessel's trim will change. N d. An increase in speed will occur. 827: The pitch of a propeller is a measure of the __________.
N a. angle that the propeller makes with a free stream of water N b. angle that the propeller makes with the surface of the water Y c. number of feet per revolution the propeller is designed to advance in still water without slip N d. positive pressure resulting from the difference of the forces on both sides of the moving propeller in still water without slip 855: Which party must ensure that legal work hour limitations (for both officers and crew members), rest periods and regulations governing work on Sundays and holidays are followed when the vessel is in a safe harbor?
N a. The owner of the vessel N b. The company operating the vessel Y c. The Master of the vessel N d. The company chartering the vessel 906: A snag or other underwater obstruction may form a __________.
Y a. V-shaped ripple with the point of the V pointing upstream N b. V-shaped ripple with the point of the V pointing downstream N c. small patch of smooth water on a windy day N d. smoothing out of the vessel's wake 922: You are on watch at sea at night, and a fire breaks out in #3 hold. What would you NOT do immediately?
N a. Shut down the cargo hold ventilation. N b. Sound the fire alarm signal to rouse out all hands. N c. Call the Master. Y d. Proceed to the space and inspect the extent of the fire. 946: Which measure should NOT be taken to reduce the pounding of a vessel in a head sea?
Y a. Add ballast in the after peak. N b. Add ballast forward. N c. Alter course. N d. Reduce speed. 1015: The tankship Northland is loaded as shown. Use the salmon colored pages in the Stability Data Reference to determine the sagging numeral. (Get Table Data)
N a. 71.07 numeral N b. 74.95 numeral N c. 77.56 numeral Y d. 78.29 numeral 1030: If an attempt is made to hoist a load that exceeds the capacity of an electric winch, an overload safety device causes a circuit breaker to cut off the current to the winch motor __________.
N a. when the line pull reaches the rated winch capacity Y b. after the line pull exceeds the rated winch capacity N c. after a short build-up of torque N d. immediately 1042: Your vessel has the symbol shown inscribed on the sides amidships. Which statement is TRUE? (D022DG )
N a. This line represents the load line mark for a Great Lakes voyage. Y b. The gross and net tonnage of the ship will change if this mark is submerged and the load line is visible. N c. The line directly under the triangle is at the same level as the summer load line. N d. This is the equivalent of a load line marking for government (CofE, NOAA, MSC) vessels. 1061: A vessel arrives at the port of San Francisco from Yokohama, Japan. The passengers fill out the Baggage Declaration and Entry form. A passenger has baggage arriving on another vessel. How must this baggage be handled for U.S. Customs purposes?
N a. It need not be declared at this time. Y b. It must be declared on the same form and marked "Unaccompanied Baggage". N c. It must be declared on another form entitled "Continuation Sheet". N d. It must be declared only if the other vessel's name is known. 1091: Which of the following statements concerning the rigging and use of bosun's chairs is TRUE?
N a. When riding a stay, make sure that the bow of the shackle passes through the becket of the bridle. Y b. Always have the chair hoisted manually. N c. The lowering hitch should always be made before getting into the chair. N d. Always secure the gantline to the chair with a clove hitch. 1115: The proper way to correct a mistake in the logbook is to __________.
N a. draw several lines through the entry, rewrite, and initial the correction Y b. draw a line through the entry, rewrite, and initial the correction N c. completely black out the entry, rewrite, and initial the correction N d. erase the entry and rewrite 1162: How does a vessel's rate of turn change when entering shallow water?
N a. It is faster. N b. It is slower. Y c. There is no change. N d. It remains constant for varying propeller revolutions. 1243: You are on watch at sea and find it prudent to call the Master to the bridge due to traffic congestion. The moment that the Master officially relieves you of the conn is whenever __________.
N a. a watchstander announces "Captain's on the bridge" N b. you call the Captain to the bridge in a traffic situation Y c. the Master specifically informs you that he has the conn N d. the Captain states the course being steered 1356: If your vessel is dragging her anchor in a strong wind, you should __________.
N a. shorten the scope of anchor cable Y b. increase the scope of anchor cable N c. put over the sea anchor N d. put over a stern anchor 1603: Which weakens a line the LEAST?
N a. Clove hitch N b. Long splice Y c. Short splice N d. Square knot 1662: Under defense plans, operation of electronic aids to navigation may be temporarily suspended with __________.
N a. one day's notice N b. thirty (30) days notice Y c. no notice N d. a week's notice 1736: Before letting the anchor go, you should check that the __________.
N a. chain is clear N b. anchor is clear of obstructions N c. wildcat is disengaged Y d. All of the above 1772: What is the volume in a cone with a base diameter of 32 feet and a height of 21 feet?
N a. 8,444.60 cubic ft. N b. 7,732.81 cubic ft. Y c. 5,629.73 cubic ft. N d. 703.72 cubic ft. 1854: The structural member indicated by the letter F is known as a(n) __________. (D033DG )
N a. erection Y b. pillar N c. girder N d. deck support 1873: How much weight can you lift by applying 100 lbs. of force to a twofold purchase rigged to disadvantage (do not consider friction)?
N a. 200 lbs. N b. 300 lbs. Y c. 400 lbs. N d. 500 lbs. 1938: Towing a structure using two tugs approximately side by side, each using one hawser, is referred to as a __________.
N a. tandem tow N b. Honolulu tow Y c. breasted tug tow N d. tandem tug tow 2098: Snow has obliterated surface features and the sky is covered with uniform, altostratus clouds. There are no shadows and the horizon has disappeared. What is this condition called?
N a. Ice blink Y b. Whiteout N c. Water sky N d. Aurora reflection 2129: The exact and complete identification of all cargo on board must be found on the __________.
Y a. Cargo Manifest N b. Mate's Receipt N c. Hatch Report N d. Loading List 2493: Your U.S. tankship is designed to carry anhydrous ammonia in bulk. The keel was laid in 1980. Which statement concerning the carriage of this cargo is TRUE?
N a. A flammable gas detection system must be installed in each cargo pump room. N b. Tanks may not be located "on deck". N c. Carriage of this cargo is authorized by issuance of an IMO Certificate. Y d. Aluminum and copper alloys are prohibited from being in valve parts in contact with the cargo. 2508: What is required to launch a boat stowed in a crescent davit?
N a. Hoist the boat clear of the cradle. N b. Release the outboard part of the cradle. N c. Rig the tricing lines. Y d. Crank the crescent out. 2542: When loading containers into the cell guides in the hold of a container ship, which statement is TRUE?
Y a. No further securing is usually required. N b. Containers must have vertical lashings if they do not have twist lock securing. N c. All containers must have vertical and horizontal lashings. N d. The container must be locked into the cell guide. 2617: The operator of an uninspected vessel MUST assist people affected by an accident if he or she can do so without __________.
N a. undue delay Y b. serious danger to his or her own vessel N c. creating a panic on either vessel N d. further damaging the other vessel 2672: The term "scantlings" refers to the __________.
N a. draft of a vessel Y b. measurements of structural members N c. requirements for ship's gear N d. placement of a vessel's load line 2707: In which casualty case is it UNNECESSARY to notify the local Coast Guard Marine Safety Office?
N a. Your vessel is backing from a dock and runs aground, but is pulled off by tugs in 30 minutes. N b. A seaman is injured and in the hospital for four days. Y c. Your vessel strikes a pier and does $1,500 damage to the pier but no damage to the vessel. N d. A nylon mooring line parts while the vessel is tied up and kills a harbor worker who was on the pier. 2772: The Coordinator Surface Search (CSS) in a SAR situation should display by night __________.
N a. deck lights forward and aft N b. a white light over two red lights N c. a red light, white light, and blue light in a vertical line Y d. a distinctive signal promulgated by the CSS 2839: Adequate horsepower is of great importance when a ship is navigating independently in ice. Adequate horsepower is generally considered to exist when the horsepower to length ratio is at least __________.
N a. 4 to 1 or better N b. 5 to 1 or better Y c. 6 to 1 or better N d. 8 to 1 or better 2858: Which characteristic is a disadvantage of a controllable- pitch propeller as compared to a fixed-pitch propeller?
N a. Slightly higher fuel consumption N b. Lack of directional control when backing N c. Inefficient at high shaft RPM Y d. Some unusual handling characteristics 2996: Advection fog, a common occurrence on the Great Lakes, forms when __________.
N a. air comes in contact with a rapidly cooling land surface N b. frigid arctic air moves across the lakes and becomes saturated Y c. relatively warm air flows over cooler water N d. cool air contacts warm river currents 3082: Which statement is FALSE with regards to the Great Lakes Light List?
Y a. The Light List does not contain information on any of the navigational aids maintained by Canada. N b. Volume VII does not include information on Class III private aids to navigation. N c. The Light List does not include Coast Guard mooring buoys, special purpose buoys, or buoys marking fish net areas. N d. The Light List should be corrected each week from the appropriate Notice to Mariners. 3282: What term indicates the immersed body of the vessel aft of the parallel mid-body?
Y a. Run N b. Stern N c. Counter N d. Flow 3390: When towing, a tow hook is used to __________.
Y a. provide quick release of the hawser N b. pull a tow alongside N c. attach a hawser to a tow which has no bitts or pad eyes N d. join two hawsers for lengthening a tow 3460: You would NOT secure a line to a __________.
N a. kevel Y b. stand pipe N c. button N d. timber head 3464: The ultimate or maximum strength of a wire rope is referred to as the __________.
N a. operating strength N b. working load Y c. breaking strength N d. lifting load 3938: With a given load on the cargo hook, tension in a single span topping lift __________.
N a. increases as the boom's angle to the horizontal increases N b. is at a maximum when the boom is at a 45° angle to the horizontal Y c. increases as the boom's angle to the horizontal decreases N d. decreases as the boom's angle to the horizontal decreases 4143: Which tensioning device is used with wire rope lashing to secure vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. Chain lever N b. Buckle tensioner Y c. Adjust-a-matic tensioner N d. Ratchet tensioner 4254: Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE regarding twin pedestal cranes?
N a. Each single boom is of the partial-level luffing type and is capable of limited rotation. N b. A slew drive system provides for rotation of each crane. N c. Maintenance logs and records are to be kept for each crane. Y d. All of the above 4255: Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE regarding a twin pedestal crane set?
N a. The cranes may be operated independently. N b. The cranes may be interconnected for twin operation. N c. When twinned, the crane rotation on the foundation assembly is unlimited. Y d. All of the above