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113: During the course of a voyage, a seaman falls on the main deck and injures his ankle. The Master should submit a Report of Marine Accident, Injury or Death if the __________.
N a. injury results in loss of life only N b. injury is the result of misconduct Y c. injured is incapacitated N d. injured needs first aid 154: A look-out at the bow sights an object on your port side. How many bell strokes should he sound?
N a. One Y b. Two N c. Three N d. Four 157: The proper way to correct a mistake in the logbook is to __________.
Y a. draw a line through the entry, rewrite, and initial the correction N b. draw several lines through the entry, rewrite, and initial the correction N c. erase the entry and rewrite N d. completely black out the entry, rewrite, and initial the correction 296: You are on a course of 000°T and put the rudder right 30°. In which direction will the transfer be measured?
N a. 000°T Y b. 090°T N c. 180°T N d. 270°T 311: The Shipping Articles shall be signed by each seaman and the __________.
Y a. Master of the vessel N b. Shipping Commissioner N c. U.S. Coast Guard N d. U.S. Customs Service 454: A rope ladder with wooden rungs is a __________.
N a. drop ladder N b. life ladder Y c. Jacob's ladder N d. jury ladder 459: Petroleum cargo tanks should not be topped off at deck level when loading on a cold day because __________.
Y a. a subsequent temperature rise will cause the cargo to overflow N b. air pockets may cause the cargo to bubble out of the ullage hole N c. the increased viscosity of the product requires higher loading pressure which increases the chances of a spill N d. the tank valve may be stiff and a spill will occur before the valve can be closed 577: You are signing on a crew. A man presents a Merchant Mariner's Document that you suspect has been tampered with. Which action should you take?
N a. Confiscate the document and deliver it to the Coast Guard. N b. Sign the man on and notify the Coast Guard at the first U.S. port of call. Y c. Refuse to sign the man on articles until authorized by the Coast Guard. N d. Refuse to sign the man on and notify the FBI of unauthorized use of a federal document. 622: A predictable result of a vessel nearing a bank or edge of a channel is that the __________.
Y a. stern is drawn to the bank as the bow sheers off N b. bow sheers toward the bank N c. vessel continues in a straight line, but with greatly reduced maneuverability N d. vessel will be drawn bodily into the bank unless the engines are stopped 637: A tow bridle is attached to the main tow hawser at the __________.
N a. bight ring N b. tow hook Y c. fishplate N d. swivel 638: Ship's officers should check every cargo compartment after it is filled with bulk grain to ensure __________.
N a. all lighting circuits are energized Y b. all void spaces are filled N c. the correct grade of cargo has been loaded N d. the heavier grade is in the lower hold 686: The effect known as "bank cushion" acts in which of the following ways on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel?
Y a. It forces the bow away from the bank. N b. It forces the stern away from the bank. N c. It forces the entire vessel away from the bank. N d. It heels the vessel toward the bank. 708: The National Cargo Bureau represents the __________.
N a. agent N b. operator N c. shipper Y d. All of the above 737: A heavy steel curved arch constructed athwartships and above the after deck on a towing vessel is sometimes called a __________.
N a. chafing bar Y b. Dutch tow bar N c. carling N d. None of the above 838: You are going to load bales of wool having a stowage factor of 110 in #3 lower hold which has a bale cubic of 72,000. If broken stowage is figured at 15%, how many tons of the wool can be stowed?
Y a. 556 N b. 654 N c. 752 N d. 770 1076: You are underway in heavy weather and your bow is into the seas. To prevent pounding, you should __________.
N a. change course, in order to take the seas at an 85 degree angle from the bow Y b. decrease speed N c. increase speed N d. secure all loose gear 1079: The system of valves and cargo lines in the bottom piping network of a tanker that connects one section of cargo tanks to another section is called a __________.
N a. come-along Y b. crossover N c. manifold N d. runaround 1124: Which material makes the strongest mooring line?
N a. Sisal N b. Manila Y c. Nylon N d. Polyethylene 1171: If you intend to land tulip bulbs from Holland in a U.S. port, they must be inspected by the __________.
Y a. Animal and Plant Health Service Inspector N b. Captain of the Port personnel N c. Quarantine Officer N d. All of the above 1190: A normal safe working load for used nylon rope in good conditon is __________.
N a. 10% of its breaking strain Y b. 25% of its breaking strain N c. 33% of its breaking strain N d. 50% of its breaking strain 1271: The citizenship of a crew member of a vessel in a U.S. port is determined solely by the __________.
N a. Customs Officer Y b. Immigration Officer N c. Coast Guard N d. Union Official 1277: Ice concentration is measured in OKTAs. What percentage of the sea surface is ice-covered with 4 OKTAs concentration?
N a. 25% N b. 40% Y c. 50% N d. 67% 1370: The strength of a deck will be increased by adding __________.
N a. camber Y b. deck beam brackets N c. hatch beams N d. sheer 1402: What form of ice is of land origin?
N a. Shuga N b. Floe N c. Spicule Y d. Bergy bit 1446: The marking on an anchor chain for 30 fathoms is __________.
Y a. two links on each side of the 30 fathom detachable link are painted white N b. one link on each side of the 30 fathom detachable link is painted white N c. three links on each side of the 30 fathom detachable link are painted white N d. only the detachable link is painted red 1501: Particular average is __________.
N a. the average distance steamed per day over the duration of the voyage N b. charges against all parties in a marine venture to pay for damages Y c. loss sustained by only one party N d. claimed after all liens against the vessel are settled 1573: Which statement about splices is TRUE?
N a. A back splice is used to permanently connect two lines together. Y b. A long splice is used to connect two lines that will pass through narrow openings. N c. A short splice is used to temporarily connect two lines. N d. In splicing fiber rope, you would splice with the lay of the line. 1608: Your ship is dead in the water with the rudder amidships. As the right-handed screw starts to turn ahead, the bow will tend to go __________.
N a. to starboard Y b. to port N c. straight ahead N d. as influenced by the tide and sea 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 1783: Which mooring line is likely to undergo the most strain when docking a ship under normal conditions?
N a. Bow line N b. Breast line Y c. Spring line N d. Stern line 1845: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of Shipping) and wish to send a message concerning an initial enemy contact. Which precedence would you assign this message?
N a. O (IMMEDIATE) N b. P (PRIORITY) Y c. Z (FLASH) N d. R (ROUTINE) 1875: A seam is indicated by which letter in illustration D033DG? (D033DG )
Y a. E N b. H N c. L N d. M 1958: When tandem tug towing, the more powerful of the two tugs should be __________.
N a. the lead tug Y b. behind the lead tug N c. towing at a right angle to the smaller tug N d. towing at a faster speed than the smaller tug 1981: The boom stops on a pedestal crane prevent the boom from __________.
Y a. being raised too high N b. swinging at sea N c. overloading when not in use N d. being lowered too low 1992: While the Pilot is embarked he or she __________.
N a. is solely responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel Y b. is a specialist hired for his or her local navigational knowledge N c. relieves the officer of the watch N d. relieves the Master of his duties 1999: When shoring a damaged bulkhead, effort should be taken to spread the pressure over the __________.
Y a. maximum possible area N b. minimum possible area N c. nearest watertight door N d. nearest longitudinal girder 2000: The vessel has broken down and you are going to take her in tow. The wind is on her starboard beam. Both vessels are making the same amount of leeway. Where should you position your vessel when you start running lines? (D025DG )
N a. A N b. B Y c. C N d. D 2031: Multi-year ice is the hardest sea ice and should be avoided if possible. It is recognizable because of what tone to its surface color?
N a. Greenish Y b. Bluish N c. Grey N d. Grey-white 2107: What is the name of the mark indicated by the letter A? (D003DG )
N a. Winter North Atlantic load line N b. Fresh Water load line Y c. Deck line N d. Plimsoll line 2451: A safety shackle is identified by its __________.
N a. shape Y b. pin N c. certification stamp N d. color code 2463: The crane manufacturer's load chart should be posted at or near the __________.
N a. crane pedestal N b. wire rope locker N c. main deck Y d. crane control console 2554: The welds used to attach stiffeners to a plate are known as __________.
N a. butt welds N b. seam welds Y c. fillet welds N d. plate welds 2596: A person who sees someone fall overboard should __________.
N a. immediately jump into the water to assist the individual Y b. call for help and keep the individual in sight N c. run to the radio room to send an emergency message N d. go to the bridge for the distress flares 2735: Periodic surveys to renew the load line assignment must be made at intervals NOT exceeding __________.
N a. 18 months N b. two years N c. three years Y d. five years 2752: Which is a correct reply to a Pilot's request, "How's your head"?
Y a. "Passing 040°" N b. "Steady" N c. "Checked" N d. "Eased to 15° rudder" 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 3077: The flash point of vinyl chloride is __________.
Y a. -108°F (-78°C) N b. -20°F (-29°C) N c. 32°F (0°C) N d. 97°F (36°C) 3240: You are the operator of a towing vessel which becomes involved in a collision. By law you must assist __________.
N a. if your vessel is at fault N b. if you can do so without excessive delay Y c. if you can do so without serious danger to your vessel N d. regardless of the circumstances 3262: Fracture damage to the end links of the anchor cable, or to the Jews' harp may be eliminated by __________.
N a. using a small diameter connecting shackle N b. ensuring the swivel is well lubricated and free to turn N c. installing the connecting shackle with the bow towards the anchor Y d. securing a piece of wood to the Jews' harp 3410: When "checking down" a barge using a check line you should use __________.
N a. one round turn and at least two figure-eights around the timber heads N b. at least three figure-eights around the timber heads N c. a clove hitch around one timber head Y d. at least three round turns around one timber head 3449: What term indicates an inward curvature of the ship's hull above the waterline?
N a. Camber Y b. Tumble home N c. Deadrise N d. Flare 3682: The boom indicator tells the operator at what angle the boom is compared to the __________.
Y a. horizontal position of the boom N b. vertical position of the boom N c. horizontal position of the load being lifted N d. vertical position of the load being lifted 3982: Fairleads perform the same function as __________.
N a. deadeyes N b. bollards N c. bitts Y d. chocks 4109: Which operating procedure(s) should be adhered to on a Ro-Ro vessel?
N a. One officer assigned to oversee the initial loading and lashing N b. All lashings should be completed before leaving port N c. Periodic inspection and retensioning of lashings during the voyage Y d. All of the above 4120: Which of the following is considered auxiliary securing equipment that provides extra reliability to lashing in Ro-Ro transport operations?
N a. Trailer trestles N b. Pedestals N c. Wheel chocks Y d. All of the above 4154: What should you be concerned with when loading and securing vehicles aboard a Ro-Ro vessel?
N a. That all fuel is drained from the vehicles' tanks to prevent fire hazard Y b. The size, weight, and center of gravity of vehicle/cargo unit N c. The preferred stowage of vehicles is athwartships wherever possible N d. The vehicles' brakes should not be set to allow for adjusting the lashings 4160: 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 20 tons and 30 tons, when carried on Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. One N b. Two Y c. Three N d. Four 4179: Which of the following actions are stated in the correct order prior to loading or discharging cargo on a Ro-Ro vessel?
N a. Raise/open stern door, lower the stern ramp, 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 Y d. Lower the stern ramp, raise/open the stern door, turn on ventilation for cargo holds 4209: Pedestal cranes have limit switches to restrict the movement of which function?
N a. Slew travel limits N b. Turntable limits N c. Luff travel limits Y d. All of the above 4277: Which wire rope purchases may be used with a 30-ton pedestal crane?
N a. Hoist N b. Luff N c. Rider block Y d. All of the above