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.
22: A wildcat is a __________.
Y a. deeply-grooved drum on the windlass with sprockets which engage the links of the anchor chain N b. winch that is running out of control due to a failure of the overspeed trips N c. line that has jumped off the gypsyhead while under strain N d. nylon line that parts under strain and whips back in a hazardous manner 31: An embarked Pilot __________.
Y a. is a specialist hired for his local navigational knowledge N b. is solely responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel N c. relieves the Master of his duties N d. relieves the officer of the watch 85: The wooden planking that protects the tank top from cargo loading is called __________.
Y a. ceiling N b. shores N c. frames N d. toms 111: You are the licensed Master of a towing vessels operating between New York and Tampa, Florida. If you carry four (4) deckhands onboard, how many must be able seamen?
N a. 1 N b. 2 Y c. 3 N d. 4 113: 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 132: What is a characteristic of all centrifugal cargo pumps?
N a. They are self-priming. Y b. Decreasing the speed of rotation will decrease the discharge pressure. N c. Opening the discharge valve wider will increase the discharge pressure. N d. All of the above 208: Your vessel has been damaged and you must shore a bulkhead. You should cut the shore __________.
N a. approximately 1/2 inch longer than the measured length to allow for trimming Y b. approximately 1/2 inch shorter than the measured length to allow for wedges N c. approximately 1/2 inch shorter per foot of shoring to allow for wet expansion N d. to the same length as the measured length 249: Functions aboard a tanker or tank barge such as connecting, disconnecting, and topping off must be supervised by __________.
N a. any certificated tankerman N b. the Master of the vessel N c. the officer of the watch Y d. the person designated as "person in charge" 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. 334: The space above the engine room is called the __________.
Y a. fidley N b. gold locker N c. middle hatch N d. noble 354: A "stopper" is __________.
Y a. a short length of line used for temporarily holding another line N b. a snatch block for handling a topping lift N c. an engine order telegraph N d. the brake on a cargo winch 404: A vessel's "quarter" is that section which is __________.
N a. abeam N b. dead astern N c. just aft of the bow Y d. on either side of the stern 583: Which factor(s) must you consider when making up a towing bridle?
N a. The horsepower of the tug N b. The desired amount of swing in the tow hook up N c. The weight of the tow Y d. All of the above 616: "Ice blink" is __________.
N a. the dark appearance of the underside of a cloud layer due to reflection of a surface of open water N b. the soft light appearance on the underside of a cloud layer due to reflection from a surface of open water Y c. the yellowish-white glare on the underside of a cloud layer N d. "water sky" 639: The complete details of a crude oil washing system aboard your vessel, including the operating sequences and procedures, design characteristics, a description of the system, and required personnel will be found in the __________.
N a. Oil Transfer Procedures Manual Y b. Crude Oil Washing Operations and Equipment Manual N c. Code of Federal Regulations N d. Crude Oil Washing addendum to the Certificate of Inspection 671: A Permit to Proceed is issued by the __________.
N a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. National Cargo Bureau Y c. U.S. Coast Guard N d. U.S. Department of Labor 688: Who would normally certify that all preparations have been made and all regulations observed prior to loading a cargo of bulk grain?
N a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. U.S. Coast Guard Y c. National Cargo Bureau N d. Master of the vessel 701: The Safety Equipment Certificate shows that the vessel conforms to the standards of the __________.
N a. U.S. Coast Guard N b. American Bureau of Shipping N c. American Salvage Association Y d. S.O.L.A.S. Convention 717: It is the responsibility of the Master to ensure that __________.
N a. the muster list is posted in each compartment Y b. temporary personnel and visitors are advised of emergency stations N c. names of crew members are listed on the muster list N d. no changes are made to the muster list 841: All entries in the Official Logbook must be signed by the Master and __________.
N a. the Union Representative N b. the person about whom the entry concerns N c. no one else Y d. one other crew member 884: When towing astern, each towline must meet all of these requirements, EXCEPT ___________ .
Y a. being suitable for use as soon as it is removed from its normal stowage location N b. having wire clips for other than a temporary repair N c. having the end either spliced with a thimble or fitted with a poured socket N d. being free of knots 958: You are in a tropical port. The refrigeration machinery on a container loaded with air-cooled fruit fails. It cannot be repaired for 18 to 24 hours. Which step should you take to reduce the temperature rise and spoilage of the fruit?
N a. Discharge a cylinder of nitrogen into the container Y b. Shade the container and periodically hose it down N c. Seal any ventilation openings and add dry ice N d. Spread ice over the top layer and in any voids within the container 1101: A vessel puts into the port of Kobe, Japan, to discharge cargo. The vessel contracts a local shipyard to have the hull chipped and scaled. If the vessel provides the primer and paint, which statement is TRUE?
N a. You need NOT declare the cost of labor, since no duty is involved. N b. You need NOT declare the cost of labor, since this is considered ship's personnel work. Y c. You MUST declare the cost of labor and pay duty. N d. You MUST declare the cost of labor, but no duty is charged since labor is involved. 1104: Nylon line can be dangerous because it __________.
N a. breaks down when wet N b. kinks when wet N c. is not elastic Y d. stretches 1109: Pinching of the cargo hose between the vessel and the dock should be prevented by __________.
Y a. adjusting the hose supports N b. laying out an excess length of hose on deck N c. tying off the topping lifts and runners to winch heads N d. All of the above 1338: A "dangerous cargo manifest" is needed for you to carry a combustible cargo. You should obtain the shipping papers to make this "manifest" from the __________.
N a. manufacturer N b. ABS N c. Coast Guard Y d. shipper 1403: A vessel is involved in a casualty. The cost of property damage includes the __________.
N a. loss of revenue while the vessel is being repaired, up to a maximum of $50,000 Y b. cost of labor and material to restore the vessel to the service condition which existed before the casualty N c. damage claims awarded to individuals or companies involved in the casualty, up to a maximum of $50,000 N d. All of the above 1482: The two courses of action if the underwater hull is severely damaged are to plug the openings or to __________.
Y a. establish and maintain flooding boundaries N b. dewater the compartment N c. secure power to the compartment N d. ballast to maintain even keel 1503: Which knot should be used to send a man over the side when he may have to use both hands?
N a. Bowline Y b. French bowline N c. Bowline on a bight N d. Running bowline 1543: Which is normally used to hold wire rope for splicing?
N a. Come along N b. Jigger Y c. Rigger's screw N d. Sealing clamp 1559: It is permissible to place an eye splice in wire rope used as cargo gear providing the splice is made using __________.
N a. two tucks with whole strands and one tuck with one-half strand Y b. three tucks with whole strands and two tucks with 1/2 the wire cut from the tucking strand N c. three tucks with whole strands N d. two tucks with whole strands and three tucks with half strands 1577: You are the Chief Mate of a 30,000-DWT tankship. The vessel is engaged in trade with another country signatory to MARPOL 73/78. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. The Certificate of Inspection serves as prima facie evidence of complying with MARPOL 73/78. Y b. The IOPP Certificate for an inspected vessel is valid for 5 years. N c. An IOPP Certificate is invalidated if the ship carries cargoes outside the classes authorized thereon. N d. An IOPP Certificate is renewed at each inspection for certification. 1607: Using a scope of 6, how much cable would have to be used in order to anchor in 24 feet of water?
N a. 4 feet N b. 18 feet N c. 30 feet Y d. 144 feet 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 1687: What is the perimeter of a circle with a radius of 4.2 feet?
Y a. 26.39 ft N b. 21.19 ft N c. 17.81 ft N d. 13.20 ft 1695: What is the perimeter of a circle with a radius of 3.7 feet?
N a. 11.62 ft N b. 17.49 ft Y c. 23.25 ft N d. 25.72 ft 1804: Instead of whipping an end of a line, a temporary means of preventing the line from unraveling is to tie a __________.
N a. becket bend N b. blackwall hitch Y c. figure-eight knot N d. square knot 1824: What is the volume in a cone with a base diameter of 4.5 feet and a height of 3 feet?
N a. 4.50 cubic ft. N b. 7.12 cubic ft. N c. 9.81 cubic ft. Y d. 15.90 cubic ft. 1983: When a line is subject to wear where it passes through a mooring chock, it should be __________.
N a. wormed, parceled, and served N b. wrapped with heavy tape Y c. wrapped with chafing gear N d. wrapped in leather 2042: Which statement about the deck line is TRUE?
N a. The top of the deck line is marked at the highest point of the freeboard deck, including camber, at the midships point. Y b. A vessel with wooden planks on a steel deck will have the deck line marked at the intersection of the upper line of the wood sheathing with the side shell. N c. The deck edge is marked at the intersection of the freeboard deck with the side shell, at the lowest point of sheer, with the vessel at even trim. N d. On a vessel with a rounded stringer-sheer plate, the deck line is marked where the stringer plate turns down from the plane of the deck line. 2150: The vessel shown has broken down and you are going to take her in tow. The wind is coming from her starboard beam. You are making more leeway than she. Where should you position your vessel when you start running lines? (DO25DG )
Y a. A N b. B N c. C N d. D 2211: What is the mechanical advantage, neglecting friction, of tackle number 5? (DO29DG )
N a. 2 N b. 4 Y c. 5 N d. 5.5 2266: Your vessel has been damaged and is partially flooded. The first step to be taken in attempting to save the vessel is to __________.
Y a. establish flooding boundaries and prevent further spread of flood water N b. plug the hole(s) in the outer shell N c. pump out the water inside the vessel N d. calculate the free surface effect and lost buoyancy to determine the vessel's stability 2548: What is the accepted standard for wire rope falls used in connection with the lifeboat gear?
N a. Six by seven galvanized wire rope N b. Six by twenty-four improved plow steel wire rope N c. Six by thirty-seven preformed fiber-core wire rope Y d. Six by nineteen regular-lay filler wire rope 2572: A tug would NOT assist a ship to steer if the tug is made up to the large vessel __________.
N a. by a tow line ahead of the vessel N b. forward on either bow of the vessel Y c. approximately amidships of the vessel N d. on the vessel's quarter 2574: You are proceeding down a channel and lose the engine(s). You must use the anchors to stop the ship. Which statement is true?
N a. Pay out all of the cable before setting up on the brake to insure the anchors dig in and hold. N b. For a mud, mud and clay, or sandy bottom pay out a scope of 5 to 7 times the depth before setting up on the brake. Y c. Use one or both anchors with a scope of twice the depth before setting the brake. N d. Drop the anchor to short stay and hold that scope. 2597: On a small boat, if someone fell overboard and you did not know over which side the person fell, you should __________.
N a. immediately reverse the engines Y b. stop the propellers from turning and throw a ring buoy over the side N c. increase speed to full to get the vessel away from the person N d. first put the rudder hard over in either direction 2618: Due to the nature of a vessel's construction for a particular trade, it does not fully comply with the provisions of SOLAS. Where will this be indicated?
Y a. On the Exemption Certificate N b. On the reverse of the particular SOLAS certificate affected N c. On the face of the Certificate of Inspection N d. Nowhere; the vessel must comply to engage in international trade. 2704: The legs of a tow bridle are joined together with a __________.
N a. bridle plate N b. shackle Y c. fishplate N d. tri-link 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 2931: In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated FLASH will be delivered within __________.
N a. 3 hours to start of business the following day Y b. 10 minutes if possible N c. 1 to 6 hours N d. 30 minutes to 1 hour 3242: What term indicates the line drawn at the top of the flat plate keel?
Y a. Base line N b. Molded line N c. Designer's waterline N d. Keel line 3374: Angular motion about the longitudinal axis of a vessel is known as __________.
N a. pitch N b. surge N c. sway Y d. roll 3599: What term indicates the outward curvature of the hull above the waterline?
N a. sheer N b. tumble home N c. deadrise Y d. flare 3681: While you are on watch entering port, the Master gives the helmsman a rudder command which conflicts with a rudder command from the Pilot. You should make sure the helmsman __________.
N a. obeys the Pilot Y b. obeys the Master N c. asks you for instructions N d. brings the rudder to a point midway between the two conflicting positions 4070: Small floes of rough, hummocky sea ice capable of damaging a vessel __________.
Y a. can usually be detected by radar in a smooth sea at a range of 4 to 6 kilometers N b. are indistinguishable from sea return on the PPI N c. are invisible to radar when covered with a thick layer of snow N d. are usually seen at night before they are close enough to provide a radar echo 4142: The advantage(s) of using wire rope lashing on vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that it __________.
N a. is Lighter than chain N b. has a good working life N c. is not affected by temperature Y d. All of the above 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 4157: Which of the following element(s) should be taken into account in the preparation of the "Cargo Securing Manual"?
N a. Duration of the voyage N b. Types of cargo units and vehicles to be carried N c. Weight of cargo units and vehicles Y d. All of the above 4185: How could lashing gear used aboard Ro-Ro vessels be stowed when not in use?
N a. Drape along brackets N b. Hang vertically in a sheltered area N c. Stow in bins at hatch coming side Y d. All of the above