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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 266: The distance that a ship moves forward with each revolution of its propeller, if there is no slip, is called __________.
N a. advance N b. head reach Y c. pitch N d. transfer 321: Which is a TRUE statement concerning the examining of cargo equipment at the time of a vessels Inspection for Certification.
N a. Cargo booms must be weight tested at this time by the U.S. Coast Guard. N b. Cargo booms must be weight tested at this time by the American Bureau of Shipping. N c. Cargo booms must be weight tested at this time by the National Cargo Bureau. Y d. No test at this time is required. 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 371: In the United States, the load line markings are set by the __________.
Y a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. Coast Guard N c. Federal Maritime Board N d. IMO 556: You may BEST turn a twin-screw vessel about, to the right, in a narrow channel by using __________.
N a. both engines ahead and helm N b. one engine only Y c. port engine ahead and the starboard engine astern N d. both engines astern and use helm 614: A fid is a __________.
N a. mallet used when splicing wire rope N b. sharp pointed crow bar used to unlay wire rope N c. tapered steel pin used to separate wire rope Y d. tapered wooden pin used when splicing heavy rope 634: The "iron mike" is a(n) __________.
N a. pilot N b. speaker N c. standby wheel Y d. automatic pilot 659: You are planning to use the crude oil washing system on your tankship. What is required to prevent electrostatic buildup in the tanks?
N a. The portable machines must be set at the proper drop for the first wash before the fixed machines are used. Y b. The source tank for the tank cleaning machines must have least one meter decanted from it. N c. The inert gas system must reduce the oxygen content in the tanks to a maximum of 18%. N d. The fixed machines must be operated simultaneously with the portable machines to equalize the electrostatic potential. 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 674: Stuffer-braid rope has __________.
Y a. a yarn core N b. no core N c. three strands N d. 12 threads 852: How can the Coast Guard determine that a crew member is "able to understand any order spoken by the officers"?
Y a. Require a demonstration by the officer and the crew member N b. Require a written test N c. Require that an interpreter be provided N d. All of the above 863: When underway with a tow, you are required to notify the Coast Guard in which casualty situation?
N a. Damage to property amounting to $12,500 Y b. Accidental stranding or grounding N c. Loss of bridge-to-bridge radio capability N d. An injury requiring first aid treatment 955: In which case is the IOPP Certificate of an inspected vessel NOT invalidated?
Y a. The required oily-water separator malfunctions. N b. The ship is transferred to Liberian registry. N c. An annual survey is conducted fifteen months after the date of certificate issuance. N d. A 15 ppm oily-water separator is replaced by a 100 ppm oily-water separator. 1268: The S.S. Ossel Hitch arrives in Capetown, South Africa, and the Master affects a note of protest with the U.S. Consul. Why would the Master affect this document?
N a. Crew misconduct N b. Inability of vessel to comply with voyage charter N c. Suspicion of cargo pilferage by crew Y d. Suspicion of heavy weather damage to vessel or cargo 1292: The Articles of Agreement __________.
N a. is also known as a Merchant Mariner's Document N b. designates the quarters a seaman will occupy during a voyage Y c. advises the crew of the conditions of employment N d. are signed by each crewmember at the end of the voyage 1531: Maritime Administration personnel may be allowed in the pilothouse upon the responsibility of the __________.
N a. Chief Officer N b. Navigator N c. most senior person present from the Maritime Administration Y d. officer in charge of the watch 1660: The strake on each side of the keel is called a __________.
N a. sheer strake N b. gatewood strake N c. insulation strake Y d. garboard strake 1673: A sail hook is used for __________.
N a. hoisting a windsail N b. parceling Y c. sewing canvas N d. testing canvas 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 1722: 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 Y b. 1 to 6 hours N c. 30 minutes to 1 hour N d. 10 minutes if possible 1764: The "square knot" is used for __________.
N a. forming temporary eyes in lines Y b. joining two lines of equal size N c. keeping line from unlaying or fraying N d. joining two lines of different size 1829: The term "shift your rudder" means __________.
Y a. change from right rudder to left rudder an equal number of degrees N b. double your rudder angle or go to full rudder N c. bring your rudder amidships N d. check the swing of the vessel 2038: With a large ocean tow in heavy weather, you should NOT __________.
N a. keep the stern of the tug well down in the water Y b. adjust the towline so the tug is on the crest when the tow is in the trough N c. keep the low point of the catenary in the water N d. use a long towing hawser 2045: When relieving the helm, the new helmsman will find it helpful to know the __________.
N a. deviation on that heading N b. variation in the area N c. leeway Y d. amount of helm carried for a steady course 2103: You are signing on the Purser. He should present a Merchant Mariner's document with which endorsement?
Y a. See Certificate of Registry N b. Steward's Department N c. Purser N d. Staff Officer 2186: What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 7? (DO29DG )
N a. 0 N b. 0.5 N c. 1 Y d. 2 2249: Which knot should be used to secure a line to a spar when the pull is parallel to the spar? (DO30DG )
N a. G N b. F Y c. P N d. Q 2260: Cargo that gives off fumes that may contaminate other cargo is known as a(n) __________.
N a. delicate cargo N b. dirty cargo N c. toxic cargo Y d. odorous cargo 2272: Which knot is secure only when there is a strain on the line? (D030DG )
N a. H N b. I Y c. L N d. P 2288: What will cause wire rope to fail?
N a. Operating the winch too fast N b. Using a sheave 9 times the wire's diameter N c. Kinking Y d. All of the above 2347: What is an advantage of having wire rope with a fiber core over that of a wire rope of the same size with a wire core?
N a. Fiber core rope offers greater strength. Y b. Fiber core rope offers greater flexibility. N c. Fiber core rope can be used at higher operating temperatures. N d. Fiber core rope is the only type authorized for cargo runners. 2351: What is the area of a circle with a diameter of 12 feet after a sector of 86° has been removed?
N a. 108.57 square ft. Y b. 86.08 square ft. N c. 28.65 square ft. N d. 27.14 square ft. 2366: To "shore up" the main deck for the stowage of deck cargo means to __________.
N a. weld pad eyes on deck in proper position to secure the cargo Y b. strengthen the main deck by placing pillars underneath it in the tween-decks N c. distribute the weight of the cargo by placing fore-and-aft planks on the main deck N d. package the cargo in wooden crates so it will not damage the deck 2484: The type of joint formed when an edge of one plate is laid over the edge of the plate to which it is riveted is a __________.
N a. grip joint N b. strap joint N c. thread joint Y d. lap joint 2684: Which statement about bilge keels is CORRECT?
N a. They are critical strength members and require careful design consideration. Y b. They increase resistance to rolling. N c. They attach to a low stress area. N d. They provide support when the vessel is dry docked. 2716: A channel is stated as having a controlling depth of 38 feet. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. At least 80% of the channel is cleared to the charted depth. N b. At least 50% of the channel is cleared to the charted depth. Y c. 100% of the channel width is clear to 38 feet. N d. The sides of the channel conform to at least 50% of the controlling depth. 2783: The effect of ocean current is usually more evident on a tug and tow than on a tug navigating independently because the __________.
Y a. speed of the tug and tow is less N b. towline catches the current N c. current causes yawing N d. current will offset the tow 2946: Which single-letter signal, when used by icebreakers on the Great Lakes, may be made by using the ship's whistle?
N a. E N b. I Y c. M N d. None 2957: Your vessel is to dock bow in 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 N b. Inshore head line N c. Stern breast line Y d. Bow spring line 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) 3099: A lashing used to secure two barges side by side, lashed in an "X" fashion, is called a __________.
N a. quarter line N b. back line N c. peg line Y d. jockey line 3171: A high cube container would most likely be used to stow __________.
N a. dense bulk cargoes Y b. household appliances N c. fragile cargoes N d. heavy industrial machinery 3220: If you are guilty of failure to properly perform your duties as Master of Uninspected Towing Vessels, which of the following actions may NOT be taken?
N a. Issuance of a letter of warning N b. Suspension of your license N c. Revocation of your license Y d. A fine placed against your license 3321: By law, the maximum penalty for failing (without reasonable cause) to give aid in the case of collision is __________.
N a. one year imprisonment or $500 N b. two years imprisonment or $500 Y c. two years imprisonment or $1000 N d. two years imprisonment or $2000 3394: The crown of the anchor shown is indicated by which letter? (D038DG )
N a. K N b. J Y c. H N d. G 3470: The section of each end of a barge which is heavily reinforced to take the pressure of pushing is called the __________.
Y a. headlog N b. towhead N c. collision bulkhead N d. bullnose 3722: The next-to-last shot of an anchor cable is usually painted __________.
N a. white N b. international orange Y c. yellow N d. red 3960: The line with the most stretch is __________.
N a. manila Y b. nylon N c. polypropylene N d. dacron 4051: You are the operator of an uninspected vessel which is involved in an accident. You are not required to assist people affected by the accident if __________.
N a. the other vessel did not appear to be sinking N b. it would unduly delay your voyage N c. the other vessel was at fault Y d. it would cause serious danger to your vessel 4059: A 750 foot passenger vessel operating on the Great Lakes, not subject to SOLAS regulations, is required to carry how many ring life buoys?
Y a. 24 N b. 18 N c. 12 N d. 6 4117: Cargo securing for Ro-Ro is based on the concept of __________.
N a. solid packing Y b. rapid loading and discharge N c. vessel loaded full and down to her marks N d. palletized cargo 4121: The lashings used on Ro-Ro vessels should be capable of withstanding the forces of __________.
N a. rolling N b. pitching N c. heaving Y d. All of the above 4145: Which tensioning device is used with webbing to secure light vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. Chain lever N b. Turnbuckle N c. Adjust-a-matic tensioner Y d. Ratchet tensioner 4225: What does item "G" refer to in this illustration of a 30-ton pedestal crane? (D045DG )
N a. Mast N b. Pillar Y c. Turntable N d. Pedestal 4225: What does item "G" refer to in this illustration of a 30-ton pedestal crane? (D045DG )
N a. Mast N b. Pillar Y c. Turntable N d. Pedestal 4242: What is the advantage of the tandem working arrangement of pedestal cranes when operating cargo?
N a. The cranes enable the handling of heavy cargos without shoreside assistance N b. The cargo discharge can be accomplished with controlled pendulation N c. The cargo discharge can be performed in port or at anchor 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 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 4282: Which statement is TRUE concerning a tagline as used with a 30-ton pedestal crane?
N a. Taglines are wire rope purchases that raise and lower the jib. N b. Taglines can be fastened to the corners of the jib when lifting containers. Y c. The crane might not have taglines installed in its rigging system. N d. The taglines are wire rope purchases that raise and lower the topping lift.