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10: You are scheduled to load a bulk shipment of steel turnings. Which statement is TRUE?
Y a. The primary hazard of this cargo is that it is subject to spontaneous heating and ignition. N b. The shipping papers should describe this cargo as "Waste; steel borings". N c. After loading, you may not sail if the temperature in each hold of steel turnings exceeds 130°F. N d. This cargo may not be transported in bulk unless a special permit is issued by the Coast Guard. 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 83: The mooring line labeled "A" as shown is called a(n) __________. (D044DG )
Y a. offshore stern line N b. onshore stern line N c. after spring line N d. after breast line 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 86: The turning circle of a vessel making a turn of over 360 degrees is the path followed by the __________.
N a. bow N b. bridge N c. centerline Y d. center of gravity 146: When turning a ship in restricted space with a strong wind, it is normally best to __________.
N a. go ahead on both engines with the rudder hard to one side, if on a twin-screw vessel N b. back down with the rudder hard to one side, if on a single-screw vessel N c. take advantage of the tendency to back to port, if on a twin-screw vessel Y d. turn so that the tendency to back into the wind can be used, if on a single-screw vessel 257: The distance between the surface of the liquid and the tank top in a cargo tank is called __________.
N a. thievage N b. innage Y c. ullage N d. tankage 257: The distance between the surface of the liquid and the tank top in a cargo tank is called __________.
N a. thievage N b. innage Y c. ullage N d. tankage 314: "Avast" means __________.
N a. let go N b. pull N c. slack off Y d. stop 323: You are transporting dangerous cargo on your vessel. The regulations require you to __________.
Y a. periodically inspect it and make an entry in a log N b. keep a warning sign posted nearby N c. keep a fire hose run out and ready for use if needed N d. allow no chipping or painting in the vicinity of the cargo 437: Prior to getting underway in fresh or brackish water, the Master must __________.
Y a. log the density of the water N b. secure all overboard discharges N c. take on fresh water ballast N d. clean the sides with fresh water 516: You are going ahead on twin engines with rudder amidships. Your starboard engine stalls. To continue on course, you should __________.
Y a. apply left rudder N b. apply right rudder N c. increase engine speed N d. keep your rudder amidships 540: As seen from the tow, what should connect the leading ends of both towing bridle legs to the main towing hawser?
N a. A cable clamp Y b. A fishplate, flounder, or towing plate N c. A pad eye N d. The towing bitts 684: Right-laid line should be coiled __________.
Y a. clockwise N b. counterclockwise N c. either clockwise or counterclockwise N d. on a reel 764: Roundline is a __________.
N a. four-stranded, left- or right-handed line Y b. three-stranded, right-handed line N c. three-stranded, left-handed line N d. small tarred hempline of three strands laid left-handed 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 829: In terms of vessel manning, a watch is the ____________ .
Y a. direct performance of deck or engine operations in a scheduled and fixed rotation N b. performance of maintenance work necessary for the vessel's safe operation, on a daily basis N c. performance of lookout duties N d. direct performance of cargo loading and discharge operations only 851: Your vessel (185 GT) is on a voyage between New York and San Francisco. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. The maintenance of an Official Logbook is optional. N b. The vessel must be on foreign articles. N c. This is considered a coastwise voyage. Y d. An Official Logbook must be maintained. 854: A piece of small stuff (small line) secured to an object to prevent it from going adrift is a __________.
Y a. lanyard N b. keeper N c. noose N d. stopper 876: You intend to overtake a vessel in a narrow channel. As you approach the other vessel's stern __________.
N a. you will gain speed N b. both vessels will gain speed Y c. the vessels will drift together N d. the vessels will drift apart 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 895: Which factor would NOT lead to removing a towline from service?
N a. An excessive number of miles of towing service. N b. Failing a tensile strength test that proved the towline was no longer appropriate for expected sea conditions. Y c. When heavy grease on the towline saturates the core of the wire rope. N d. Its surface condition is noted, including its corrosion and discoloration. 919: A deepwell pump is a type of __________.
N a. screw pump Y b. centrifugal pump N c. eductor N d. gear pump 1134: The critical point in nylon line elongation is about __________.
N a. 20% N b. 30% Y c. 40% N d. 50% 1136: Your vessel is to dock bow first at a pier without the assistance of tugboats. Which line will be the most useful when maneuvering the vessel alongside the pier?
N a. Bow breast line Y b. Bow spring line N c. Inshore head line N d. Stern breast line 1185: As shown, the mooring line labeled "C" is called a __________. (DO44DG )
N a. stern line N b. spring line Y c. breast line N d. shore line 1194: What type of line melts easiest?
N a. Wire N b. Dacron N c. Nylon Y d. Polypropylene 1275: The tension on an anchor cable increases so that the angle of the catenary to the seabed at the anchor reaches 10°. How will this affect the anchor in sandy soil?
N a. It will have no effect. N b. It will increase the holding power. Y c. It will reduce the holding power. N d. It will cause the anchor to snag. 1305: What is an advantage of the 6X19 class of wire rope over the 6X37 class of wire rope of the same diameter?
N a. Greater holding power N b. Better for towing N c. More resistance to elongation Y d. More resistance to corrosion 1368: Fire and abandon ship stations and duties may be found on the __________.
N a. crewman's duty list N b. Certificate of Inspection N c. shipping articles Y d. muster list 1404: Galvanizing would not be suitable for protecting wire rope which is used for __________.
Y a. cargo runners N b. mooring wires N c. shrouds N d. stays 1406: How many fathoms are in a shot of anchor cable?
N a. 6 Y b. 15 N c. 20 N d. 30 1427: Which letter in illustration D030DG represents a plain whipping? (D030DG )
N a. E N b. F Y c. J N d. V 1448: Nylon line is better suited than manila for __________.
N a. towing alongside Y b. towing astern N c. holding knots and splices N d. resisting damage from chemicals 1604: Which knot would serve best as a safety sling for a person working over the side?
N a. Bowline on a bight Y b. French bowline N c. Jug sling N d. Lifting hitch 1841: If a tow sinks in shallow water, you should __________.
N a. release it immediately N b. attempt to beach it before it goes under Y c. pay out cable until it's on the bottom and place a buoy on the upper end N d. shorten cable to keep it off the bottom 1842: The knot shown lettered W is a __________. (DO30DG )
N a. clove hitch Y b. square knot N c. barrel hitch N d. stopper knot 2051: The tankship Northland is loaded as shown. Use the salmon colored pages in the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the sagging numeral. (Get Table Data)
N a. 81.79 numeral N b. 85.02 numeral N c. 89.68 numeral Y d. 91.92 numeral 2084: A copy of the Articles of Agreement, less the signatures, is required to be posted. This document is called the __________.
Y a. Fo'c'sle Card N b. Articles Copy N c. Voyage Agreement N d. Shipping Articles 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 2124: You are on watch aboard a vessel heading NW, with the wind from dead ahead, in heavy seas. You notice a man fall overboard from the starboard bow. Which action would NOT be appropriate?
N a. Hard right rudder N b. Throw a lifebuoy to the man, if possible N c. Send a man aloft Y d. Get the port boat ready 2165: The original Bill of Lading, once signed by the Master, is NOT __________.
N a. a receipt and proof that goods have been received on board Y b. surrendered to the customs agency of the country where the cargo is discharged N c. used to transfer ownership of the cargo while the ship is enroute N d. proof of title or ownership of the cargo 2177: Under normal weather and sea conditions when securing a stack of containers with non-locking fittings, lashings are required when the tier exceeds what height?
Y a. Lashings are always required N b. One container N c. Two containers N d. Three containers 2188: The forecastle card is a(n) __________.
N a. quarters allocation N b. Muster List ("Station Bill") N c. unlicensed shipping card from the union Y d. copy of the shipping agreement 2285: While writing in the logbook at the end of your watch, you make an error in writing an entry. What is the proper way of correcting this error?
N a. Remove this page of the log book and rewrite all entries on a clean page. N b. Carefully and neatly erase the entry and rewrite it correctly. N c. Blot out the error completely and rewrite the entry correctly. Y d. Cross out the error with a single line, write the correct entry, and initial it. 2302: What is NOT required to be approved or certified by the U.S. Coast Guard before being used on inspected vessels?
N a. Lifesaving equipment that is in excess of the regulatory minimum N b. Ship's stores that are Class A poisons or Class A explosives Y c. Steel plate used in hull construction N d. EPIRBs 2469: While cranking out a quadrantal davit, slippage of the quadrant due to excessive wear or failure of the teeth in the quadrant will cause the __________.
Y a. davit arm to pivot on the traveling nut and the head to fall outboard N b. traveling nut to lock up in place on the worm gear N c. limit switch to engage and hold the traveling nut in position N d. winch brake to lock in position and prevent lowering the boat 2588: Rivets are usually made of __________.
N a. wrought-iron N b. aluminum N c. high-tensile steel Y d. mild steel 2593: On a transpacific voyage, you receive a message from your vessel's operators saying that your vessel has been consigned to voluntary Naval Control of Shipping. Further information is contained in __________.
N a. the Light List Y b. Radio Aids to Navigation (PUB 117) N c. the International Code of Signals (PUB 102) N d. the Coast Pilot 2644: The boat is stowed on the davit rather than on a cradle with which type of davit?
Y a. Crescent N b. Sheath-screw boom N c. Quadrantal N d. Radial 2694: When relieving the helm, the new helmsman should know the __________.
N a. gyro error Y b. course per magnetic steering compass N c. variation N d. maximum rudder angle previously used 2948: An icebreaker assisting a vessel through an ice field would display a visual signal consisting of the code letter "S" (Sierra) to signify that "________________".
N a. I am altering my course to starboard N b. I am altering my course to port Y c. I am operating astern propulsion N d. My vessel is stopped and making no way through the water 2956: 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?
Y a. Z (FLASH) N b. P (PRIORITY) N c. R (ROUTINE) N d. O (IMMEDIATE) 3392: What term indicates the midships portion of a vessel that has a constant cross section?
N a. Half length N b. Amidships Y c. Middle body N d. Molded length 4014: The facewire refers to item __________. (D024DG )
Y a. I N b. H N c. B N d. A 4048: You are arriving in port and are assigned to anchor in anchorage circle B-4. It has a diameter of 600 yards and your vessel's LOA is 525 feet. If you anchor in 10 fathoms at the center of the circle, what is the maximum number of shots of chain you can use and still remain in the circle?
Y a. 4 shots N b. 5 shots N c. 6 shots N d. 7 shots 4125: Which variable factor affects the initial lashing requirements aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. Age of vehicle or cargo unit Y b. Size and weight of vehicle/cargo unit N c. Reputation of shipper concerning condition of cargo N d. Air pressure in the vehicles tires 4171: While loading or discharging vehicles, which is the most important safety consideration aboard a Ro-Ro vessel?
Y a. Preventing the asphyxiation of personnel below decks N b. Notifying the engine room prior to completing operations N c. Calling out the deck department for all hands periodically N d. Ensuring that a fuel barge cannot come alongside 4175: Which of the following is NOT necessary, prior to loading or discharging cargo on a Ro-Ro vessel?
N a. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds. N b. Lower the stern ramp. Y c. Turn on the red cargo light. N d. Raise/open the stern door. 4273: During which condition should the operator of a pedestal crane shutdown operations?
N a. Bunkering Y b. High winds N c. Potable water spill on deck N d. More than 3° list