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67: You are in charge of a U.S. documented vessel. Under title 46 of the United States Code, if you fail to report a complaint of a sexual offense, you may be __________.
Y a. civilly charged and fined N b. criminally charged and jailed N c. held personally liable by the victim and sued N d. All of the above are correct. 117: If two mooring lines are to be placed on the same bollard, which method is BEST?
N a. Place the eye from the forward line on the bollard and then place the eye from the second line directly over the first. N b. It makes no difference how the lines are placed. Y c. Place the eye from either line on the bollard, and then bring the eye of the other line up through the eye of the first, and place it on the bollard. N d. Place both eyes on the bollard, in any manner, but lead both lines to the same winch head on the vessel and secure them on the winch. 150: Protective clothing must be worn while sampling hazardous cargo on a tankship, and as a minimum includes __________.
N a. a hood or hard hat Y b. a face mask or goggles N c. boots N d. chemical resistant gloves 169: The lowest temperature at which a liquid will give off sufficient vapors to form a flammable mixture with air is known as the __________.
N a. fire point Y b. flash point N c. lower explosive limit N d. threshold limit value 194: A vessel spotted at 45° relative can be reported as __________.
N a. on the starboard beam Y b. broad on the starboard bow N c. 4 points forward of starboard bow N d. 4 points abaft the starboard beam 292: Stress on the topping lift of a swinging boom can be reduced by __________.
N a. rigging a back stay Y b. raising the boom N c. increasing the mechanical advantage of the cargo purchase N d. taking all slack out of the preventer 344: The purpose of a bilge well is to __________.
N a. afford access to the shell through the double bottoms Y b. collect water to be pumped out N c. provide access for the pneumercator N d. provide a base line for sounding measurements 366: When backing down with sternway, the pivot point of a vessel is __________.
N a. at the bow N b. about one-third of the vessel's length from the bow Y c. about one-quarter of the vessel's length from the stern N d. aft of the propellers 407: You are carrying cargoes of crotonaldehyde, phosphoric acid, and morpholine on your multiple-product tankship. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
Y a. Each of the cargoes must be segregated from the other by at least two barriers. N b. The minimum protective clothing required for taking samples of phosphoric acid is goggles or a face shield. N c. Aluminum, copper, and zinc are prohibited in all valve parts in contact with these cargoes. N d. The required warning sign must have the legend "cancer hazard" added to it. 458: Sweat damage will occur in a cargo hold containing cased machinery when the __________.
N a. air temperature of the hold is higher than the temperature of the outside air Y b. dew point of the hold is higher than the temperature of the ship's skin N c. dew point of the outside air is lower than the temperature of the cargo N d. outside air temperature is colder than the temperature of the cargo 469: With an increase in temperature the volume of flammable and combustible liquids __________.
Y a. expands N b. contracts N c. remains constant N d. remains constant if pressure remains constant 529: When loading a tanker, you should __________.
N a. load only one tank at a time N b. keep the seamen on watch on standby in the mess room N c. keep a strain on the loading hoses Y d. close valves by closing them down, reopening one or two turns, and re-closing 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 593: To lead the towing hawser over the center of the stern when not under a strain you could __________.
N a. fairlead it through a stern roller chock N b. lead it through the Norman pins N c. hold it in the median position by a gob rope or lizard stopper Y d. All of the above when so equipped 612: When backing down with sternway, the pivot point of a vessel is __________.
N a. at the bow N b. about one-third of the vessel's length from the bow N c. aft of the propellers Y d. about one-quarter of the vessel's length from the stern 896: A V-shaped ripple with the point of the V pointing upstream in a river may indicate a __________.
N a. submerged rock, not dangerous to navigation N b. sunken wreck, not dangerous to navigation Y c. towed-under buoy N d. All of the above 941: Which logbook is required to be submitted to the Coast Guard?
Y a. Official Log N b. Smooth log N c. Rough log N d. Bell log 944: When caring for natural-fiber line, you should NEVER __________.
N a. dry the line before stowing it Y b. lubricate the line N c. protect the line from weather N d. slack off taut lines when it rains 950: The upward slope of a ships bottom from the keel to the bilge is known as __________.
N a. camber N b. slope Y c. deadrise N d. keel height 953: When bunkering at anchorage which of the following signals must be displayed?
N a. A red flag by day, red light by night Y b. A red flag by day ONLY N c. A red light by night ONLY N d. No signal required at anchorage 957: Your vessel has completed an inspection for certification and is issued a Temporary Certificate of Inspection. The Temporary Certificate __________.
Y a. has the full force of the regular Certificate of Inspection N b. expires six months after it is issued N c. must be exchanged for a regular Certificate of Inspection within 3 months N d. is retained in the custody of the Master 976: When the period of beam seas equals the natural rolling period of a vessel, what will most likely occur?
N a. Excessive pitching N b. Excessive yawing Y c. Excessive rolling N d. No change should be evident 1045: If a hydraulic pump on a winch accidentally stops while hoisting, the load will stay suspended because __________.
Y a. a check valve will close and prevent reverse circulation N b. a centrifugal counterweight counteracts the force of gravity. N c. the electric pump motor will cut out N d. the control lever will move to the stop position 1059: You are cleaning the tanks after carrying a cargo of crude oil. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. Washing water should be recirculated if possible because it has the same electric potential as the cargo tank being cleaned. N b. The hoses to portable cleaning machines should be disconnected before the machines are removed from the tank. N c. The principal hazard with steaming cargo tanks is raising the ambient temperature above the flame point of the cargo residue. Y d. Steam cleaning and water washing are both capable of generating electrostatic charges within a tank. 1062: An IOPP Certificate on an inspected vessel is valid for what period of time?
N a. 6 months N b. 12 months N c. 18 months Y d. 5 years 1086: When taking a Pilot from a pilot vessel in a seaway, which way should you head your vessel if the ladder is on the leeward side?
N a. Bow to the sea and no way on your vessel N b. Sea on the lee quarter with ship moving ahead slowly Y c. Sea on the weather bow and ship moving ahead slowly N d. Sea on the quarter with sternway on the ship 1325: You are signing on crew members. The minimum number of people required aboard, and the qualifications of each, is listed on the __________.
N a. Crew list Y b. Certificate of Inspection N c. Articles of Agreement N d. fo'c'sle card 1471: One of the requirements for a general average act is __________.
Y a. a successful venture N b. no imminent peril N c. no losses N d. All of the above 1570: What is NOT an advantage of ship construction methods using welded butt joints in the shell plating?
N a. Keeps practically 100% of tensile strength at the joints N b. Reduces frictional resistance Y c. Reduces plate stress N d. Reduces weight 1618: A twin-screw vessel is easier to maneuver than a single-screw vessel because the twin-screw vessel __________.
N a. permits the rudder to move faster N b. generates more power Y c. can turn without using her rudder N d. can suck the water away from the rudder 1700: Which letter designates the bilge strake of the vessel? (D001DG )
N a. A N b. B N c. C Y d. D 1780: The term that indicates how many tons of cargo a vessel can carry is __________.
N a. bale cubic Y b. deadweight N c. gross tonnage N d. loaded displacement 1796: Which safety check(s) should be made before letting go the anchor?
N a. See that the anchor is clear of obstructions. N b. See that the chain is all clear. N c. See that the wildcat is disengaged. Y d. All of the above 1818: When comparing twin screw tug to single-screw tugs, which statement about a twin-screw tug is FALSE?
N a. If one engine fails, you do not lose control of the tow. N b. It is more maneuverable. Y c. It develops more bollard pull for the same horsepower. N d. It is generally subject to more propeller damage from debris in the water. 1831: A "loose" tow may cause all of the following EXCEPT __________.
N a. loss of maneuverability N b. lines to part N c. damage to the towing vessel and tow Y d. a saving in the transit time 1874: The label required for magnesium scrap is __________.
N a. oxidizer N b. yellow N c. corrosive Y d. None of the above 1915: A butt is indicated by which letter? (D033DG )
N a. J N b. F N c. E Y d. D 1928: Which towing method maintains the most control over the tow?
N a. Tandem towing N b. Honolulu towing N c. Tandem tug towing Y d. Breasted tug towing 1953: What is likely to occur when you are surging synthetic mooring lines on the gypsyhead during mooring operations?
N a. The lines may jam and then jump off the gypsyhead. N b. If there is sudden strain on the line, the man tending the line may be pulled into the gypsyhead. N c. The lines' surging may cause the vessel to surge. Y d. The heat generated may cause the lines to temporarily fuse to the gypsyhead. 1962: The maximum draft to which a vessel can legally be submerged is indicated by the __________.
Y a. load line mark N b. Certificate of Inspection N c. Muster List ("Station Bill") N d. tonnage mark 1967: Using the graph shown, if the dry bulb temperature is 92°, and the wet bulb temperature is 85°, what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold? (D008DG )
Y a. 75% N b. 81% N c. 84% N d. 88% 2281: Your vessel has run hard aground in an area subject to heavy wave action. Backing full astern failed to free her. Which action should be taken next?
N a. Continue backing to scour out the bottom. N b. Wait for high tide and then try backing. Y c. Flood empty tanks to increase bottom pressure and prevent inshore creep. N d. Shift weight aft to reduce the forward draft. 2391: Determine the weight of a rectangular piece of 40.8 lbs. steel measuring 3 feet by 5 feet.
N a. 326.4 lbs N b. 453.6 lbs Y c. 612.0 lbs N d. 1224.0 lbs 2461: In writing up 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. Carefully and neatly erase the entry and rewrite it correctly. Y b. Cross out the error with a single line, write the correct entry, and initial it. N c. Blot out the error completely and rewrite the entry correctly. N d. Remove this page of the log book and rewrite all entries on a clean page. 2692: Your vessel is on a voyage from Ogdensburg, NY, to Chicago, IL, via the Great Lakes. The date is October 3 of the current year. If your vessel is subject to the load line requirements, to which of her marks should she be loaded? (D031DG )
N a. Fresh water - Winter N b. Salt water - Intermediate Y c. Fresh water - Intermediate N d. Salt water - Winter 2799: Who publishes the "Canadian List of Lights, Buoys and Fog Signals"?
N a. The U.S. Coast Guard Y b. The Canadian Coast Guard N c. The U.S. Hydrographic Service N d. The Canadian Hydrographic Service 2816: Which statement is TRUE concerning lighting requirements for Great Lakes vessels?
N a. The showing of a forward masthead light is optional for vessels under 150 meters. Y b. An all-round white light may be carried in lieu of the second masthead light and stern light. N c. Sidelights for vessels over 50 meters are required to have only a two-mile range of visibility. N d. Great Lakes vessels are exempted from the requirement to show yellow towing lights. 2852: On a small passenger vessel the collision bulkhead is __________.
N a. amidships forward of the engine room N b. just forward of the steering compartment N c. in the engine room Y d. A distance of 5% to 15% of the waterline length abaft the stem measured at the load waterline 3046: What is an explosion hazard when exposed to flame?
N a. Formic acid N b. Nitrous oxide N c. Tallow Y d. Toluene 3092: Item A is the __________. (D024DG )
Y a. lashing N b. drag wire N c. scissor wire N d. tandem wire 3126: Your tankship is carrying a cargo of styrene. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for carriage of this cargo?
Y a. P/V valves with galvanized parts must be replaced. N b. Authorization to carry styrene must be endorsed on the Certificate of Inspection. N c. You must have a "Certificate of Inhibition" provided by the shipper. N d. The cargo tank heating coils must be blanked off. 3180: A license issued by the U.S. Coast Guard for Master of Towing Vessels is valid for __________.
N a. 2 years and must be renewed N b. 3 years and must be renewed Y c. 5 years and must be renewed N d. life and need not be renewed 3564: The angle at which the fluke penetrates the soil is called the __________.
Y a. fluke angle N b. tripping angle N c. penetration angle N d. holding angle 3631: The number of certificated able seamen and lifeboatmen required on board is listed in the __________.
Y a. Certificate of Inspection N b. American Bureau of Shipping code N c. Muster List ("Station Bill") N d. Safety of Life at Sea Convention 4018: The BEST holding ground for conventional anchors is __________.
Y a. sand N b. very soft mud N c. shale N d. rock 4042: You are on a 120,000 DWT loaded bulk carrier. What is the maximum safe docking speed when coming alongside?
N a. 0.1 foot per second (0.06 knot) Y b. 0.2 foot per second (0.12 knot) N c. 0.5 foot per second (0.30 knot) N d. 0.75 foot per second (0.44 knot) 4091: The turning circle of a vessel making a turn of over 360 degrees is the path followed by the __________.
N a. bow Y b. center of gravity N c. centerline N d. bridge 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 4161: 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 30 tons and 40 tons, when carried on Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. One N b. Two N c. Three Y d. Four 4267: Which statement is TRUE concerning the tandem working arrangement of pedestal cranes when completing a quad lift?
Y a. The discharge is slow due to the size of the cargo and all the cranes working together. N b. The cargo discharge can be accomplished with controlled pendulation. N c. The cargo discharge can be performed in port or at anchor. N d. The cranes enable the handling of heavy cargos without shoreside assistance.