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Question
Choice A
"Category 1" EPIRB's transmit on frequencies that are
offshore supply vessels
monitored by __________.
offshore supply vessels
"Category 1" EPIRB's transmit on frequencies that are
monitored by __________.
"Dry Powder" fire extinguishers, which contain a mixture of Class B
graphite and sodium chloride as the extinguishing agent, are
generally used to fight which type of fire?
Choice B
commercial fishing
vessels
commercial fishing
vessels
Class C
Choice C
orbiting satellites in
space
orbiting satellites in
space
Class D
Choice D
naval warships
firemain
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2
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naval warships
all of the above
33 CFR 153
33 CFR 155
46 CFR 42
transverse stability
maximum pressure
allowed at that branch
pressure needed to
name of the space or date of the last
spaces which it serves maintenance inspection maintain an effective
stream at that point
Class "B"
Class "D"
Class "C"
Class "A"
Class "B"
Class "C"
Class "D"
pyrophoric hazard
reactive hazard
reproductive hazard
contamination hazard
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A characteristic of most petroleum vapors is that they are
__________.
A chemical material, as listed on a Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS) that can undergo a sudden and violent
release of pressure and heat is called __________.
Choice A
lighter than air
Choice B
not explosive at low
temperatures
explosive
Choice C
heavier than air
Choice D
inert in stable air
flammable
toxic
toxic
flammable
combustible
irritant
polymerization hazard
oxidizer
toxin
explosive
pyrophoric
unstable
flammable
physical hazard
sensitizer
main switchboard
breathing compartment
diesel oil
engine room bilges
magnesium
main switchboard
dunnage
paint locker
bedding
wood
pipe insulation
oil
paint
electrical equipment
a generator
magnesium
diesel oil
magnesium
dunnage
electrical insulation
hydro tested
recharged
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if there is sufficient
oxygen to support life
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combustible
the presence of
flammable gases or
vapors in the air
which causes external
bleeding at the site of
the fracture
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Question
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
A conscious victim who has suffered a blow to the head has turning the victim's head positioning the victim so giving the victim water if elevating the head and
symptoms that indicate the possibility of concussion. If the to the side to keep his
the head is lower than
he is thirsty, but no food shoulders slightly
patient feels no indication of neck or spine injury,
airway open
the body
recommended treatment would include __________.
A continual change in the list, or trim of any floating MODU
indicates __________.
A continuous blast of the ship's whistle for a period of not
less than 10 seconds, supplemented by a continuous
sounding of the general alarm for a period of not less than
10 seconds, is the __________.
negative 'GM'
progressive flooding
structural failure
an immediate need to
counter flood
lower lifeboats signal
collision
man overboard
flooded compartment
boat stations
fire stations
man overboard
passage of flames into entry of rodents into the debris stopping up the
tank
vent pipe
the tank
installing welded
brackets across both
ends
Put on an approved self- Have someone stand by
contained breathing
the entrance.
apparatus.
Dermal burn
Lethal burn
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Question
Choice A
A crew member has suffered possible frostbite to the toes of immerse the feet in
both feet. You should __________.
warm water
Choice C
warm the feet at room
temperature
Choice D
rub the feet to restore
circulation
A crew member is unconscious and the face is flushed. You lay the crew member
administer a liquid
should __________.
stimulant
down with the head
and shoulders slightly
raised
a large meal
a large meal
a large meal
a water operated
Butterworth system
a mechanism which
a Butterworth system a cleanup for pump
filters and purifies crude using crude oil instead room bilges
oil
of water as the
cleaning medium
accidental diversion of
flow to wrong location
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Choice B
warm the feet with a
heat lamp
flame screen
freezing
sacrificial anode
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Question
A feature of an inflatable raft which helps keep people
stationary in rough weather is __________.
A fire and boat drill on a tank vessel shall, by regulation,
include __________.
Choice A
lashings on the floor of
the raft for the
passenger's feet
starting the fire pumps
Choice B
straps from the
overhead
Choice C
lifelines on the inside
of the raft
Choice D
ridges in the floor of the
raft
checking fireman's
outfits and other
personal rescue
equipment
the fuel
checking relevant
communications
equipment
the oxygen
the heat
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Fuel
Heat
Class B
Class C
Class D
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Graphite
Grease
Soap
Talc
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hose sections
disconnected
Class A fire
class A
all-purpose nozzle
attached
Class C fire
class C
class A
class B
class C
class D
A fire
B fire
C fire
D fire
Class "A"
Class "B"
Class "C"
Class "D"
Class A
flooding the
compartment with salt
water
Class D
"A" fire
"B" fire
"C" fire
"D" fire
class A
class B
class C
class D
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all hands are at their fire all firefighting equipment the fixed systems are
stations
is at the scene
activated
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Question
A fire may be spread by which of the following means?
A fire pump used on a MODU requires 175 psi discharge
pressure to maintain the required 50 psi pitot tube pressure
at the two highest hydrants. The maximum pressure setting
for this installation relief valve is __________.
Choice A
Conduction of heat to
adjacent surfaces
125 psi
Choice B
Direct radiation
Choice C
Convection
Choice D
All of the above
175 psi
200 psi
225 psi
class A
class B
class C
class D
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fresh-air breathing
apparatus
two independent
controls
self-contained
breathing apparatus
three independent
controls
combustible gas
indicator
four independent
controls
automatic release in
event of a fire
A flat block placed under the end of a wooden shore for the
purpose of distributing pressure against a damaged
structure is referred to as a __________.
gusset
joist
web
strongback
will capsize
center of gravity
center of buoyancy
metacenter
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one control
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Question
A fuel tank on a barge has been certified by a marine
chemist as being "Safe for Men" and "Safe for fire." This
condition may change if___________.
Choice A
Choice B
the ambient temperature a product leaks into the
changes
certified tank
Choice C
Choice D
muck, sludge, or scale in all of the above
the tank give off
additional vapors
rich to burn
lean to burn
cool to burn
dense to burn
15 minutes
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
you experience an
abnormal bodily
sensation
jet fuel
Alcohol
lubricating oil
Diesel oil
kerosene
pump is sucking air
a flammable liquid
Engine lubricating oil
a combustible liquid
Gasoline
a flammable liquid
a combustible liquid
tank liquid is too viscous pump discharge
pressure is excessive
if applied in connection
with foam
to prevent rekindling
if attempts to extinguish
the fire with low velocity
fog have failed
A health hazard term listed on a Material Safety Data Sheet skin contact hazard
(MSDS) that indicates allergic-like reaction in some people
after repeated exposure is __________.
sensitizer
pyrophoric hazard
oxidizer
cryogenic
irritant
mutagen
blankets
mattresses
should be kept in a
watertight cover except
in an emergency
must be submerged to
a certain depth to
release automatically
A hydrostatic release mechanism for a life raft __________. must be wet before it will should be kept in a
release
watertight cover except
in an emergency
must be submerged to
a certain depth to
release automatically
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Question
A large fire has developed in the HFO centrifuge room
accessed by door "E". To combat the fire you should
__________.
Choice A
Choice B
close all openings and advance the hose team
ventilation dampers to into the room without
any additional action
the involved space
Choice C
increase the ventilation
to the involved space
Choice D
set up a hose team to
cool the door, then open
the door and extinguish
the fire using a type B-II
extinguisher
cool adjoining
horizontal and vertical
surfaces before
opening the door to
extinguish the fire
remove combustibles
from adjacent spaces
remotely de-energize
the power to the
purifiers and
ventilation fans in the
room and activate the
fixed fire extinguishing
system for that space
A large fire has developed in the main space of your vessel Atmospheric conditions. Intensity of the fire.
and you are assigned to the hose team and have suited up
in a firefighter's ensemble suit. What will determine the time
allowed to combat the fire before you should be relieved?
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dry chemical
soda acid
foam
at the bow
at the stern
in the middle
all around
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A life raft which has inflated bottom-up on the water
__________.
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Choice A
should be righted by
standing on the carbon
dioxide cylinder,
holding the righting
straps and leaning
backwards
should be righted by
standing on the carbon
dioxide cylinder,
holding the righting
straps and leaning
backwards
8 liters of fresh water
Choice B
should be righted by
standing on the lifeline,
holding the righting
straps and leaning
backwards
Choice C
will right itself when the
canopy tube inflate
Choice D
must be cleared of the
buoyant equipment
before it will right itself
should be righted by
standing on the lifeline,
holding the righting
straps and leaning
backwards
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12 units of provisions
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at the bow
at the stern
in the middle
all around
at the bow
at the stern
in the middle
all around
A liquid having
g a flash point above 80F, but below 150F,
would be termed a grade __________.
A flammable liquid
C flammable liquid
q
D combustible liquid
E combustible liquid
viscous liquid
explosive liquid
combustible liquid
flammable liquid
Minerals Management
Service
Department of Energy
Corps of Engineers
riser tension
lifesaving equipment
a recognized
classification society
approved by the Coast
Guard
structural strength
a keeper screw
a spring-loaded catch
a locknut
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24 units of provisions
water pressure
a locknut
a keeper screw
a spring-loaded catch
break up burning
embers
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A magnesium fire would be classified as a __________.
Choice A
class B
class C
Choice D
class D
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360
400
A man aboard a vessel, signaling by raising and lowering his danger, stay away
outstretched arms to each side, is indicating __________.
a distress signal
Blister burn
A man has suffered a burn on the arm. There is a reddening Minor burn
of the skin but no other apparent damage. This is an
example of what kind of burn?
Superficial burn
Extremity burn
skimmers
straw
dispersants
sawdust
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discharge of ballast or
cleaning water from
fuel tanks
one year
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an oxygen breathing
apparatus, provided that
the device has been
inspected within three
years
a portable ventilation
system that will provide
a complete change of
air every three minutes
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class A
Major burn
Choice B
10
Choice C
four years
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Question
A patient suffering from heat exhaustion should first be
__________.
Choice A
given a mild seawater
solution to drink to
replace salt and fluids
an approach from
leeward
Choice B
Choice C
kept standing and
given a glass of water
encouraged to walk
and told to return to
slowly and continuously work after 15 minutes of
rest
an approach from
the most direct
windward
approach
Apply a tourniquet to
prevent the bleeding
from restarting.
Apply a pressure
bandage over the
dressing.
fog to shut
5 nautical miles
12 nautical miles
25 nautical miles
3 nautical miles
A person on a fixed or floating platform engaged in oil
exploration MAY discharge food waste into the sea when the
distance from the nearest land is at least __________.
cut the skin from around push the barb through, have a surgeon remove
the hook
it
cut it off, and then
remove the hook
Shortness of breath
Nausea
Shortness of breath
Nausea
be assisted in walking
around
be examined then
walked to a bunk
water
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Choice D
moved to a cool room
and told to lie down
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ammonia
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Question
A person who observes an individual fall overboard from a
MODU should __________.
Choice A
immediately jump into
the water to assist the
individual
Choice B
call for help and keep
the individual in sight
Choice C
run to the radio room to
send an emergency
message
Choice D
go to the control room
for the distress flares
A person who observes an individual fall overboard from an immediately jump into
OSV should __________.
the water to assist the
individual
3 months
6 months
9 months
12 months
20 persons
30 persons
40 persons
50 persons
large 'GM'
pyrophoric
mutagen
cryogenic
cryogenic
carcinogen
teratogen
mutagen
A rescuer can most easily determine whether or not an adult carotid artery in the
victim has a pulse by checking the pulse at the __________. neck
life float
survival capsule
built in seats
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built in seats
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Question
A safety outlet is provided on the CO2 discharge piping to
prevent __________.
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
over pressurization of
rupture of cylinder due over pressurization of
the space being flooded to temperature increase the CO2 discharge
piping
A safety 'ring pin' is usually inserted in the handle of a CO2 the cylinder valve from the handle from
contamination of the
fire extinguisher to prevent __________.
coming loose
contacting the cylinder valve parts
A sea anchor is __________.
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165
166
167
Choice D
flooding of a space
where personnel are
present
accidental discharge
from the extinguisher
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1/2 barrel
1 barrel
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Question
A shipmate chokes suddenly, cannot speak, and starts to
turn blue. You should __________.
Choice A
perform the Heimlich
maneuver
Choice B
make the victim lye
down with the feet
elevated to get blood to
the brain
immediately check his
pulse and start CPR
Choice C
immediately administer
CPR
Choice D
do nothing until the
victim becomes
unconscious
A shipmate suffers a heart attack and stops breathing. You immediately give a
must __________.
stimulant, by force if
necessary
A ship's low-pressure CO2 fixed fire extinguishing system is 14.7 PSIA and 0
normally designed for a storage tank pressure and
degrees Fahrenheit
temperature of approximately __________.
administer oxygen
immediately give a
stimulant, by force if
necessary
immediately start CPR
small 'GM'
a stiff vessel
large 'GZ'
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p the three-way
y
open
valve whose number
(on the handle)
corresponds with the
line index chart
number for the space
on fire
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177
Hazardous Chemical
Information Sheet
Physical/Chemical
Characteristics
Document
Hazardous Chemical
Loading Document
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170
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173
174
178
A shipmate suffers a heart attack and stops breathing. You administer oxygen
must __________.
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Question
Choice A
A squeeze-grip type carbon dioxide portable fire extinguisher The extinguisher should
has been partially discharged. What is the proper action to be returned to its proper
take?
location for future
availability for use
regardless of weight.
Choice B
The extinguisher should
be returned to its proper
location for future
availability for use as
long as the weight loss
is no more than 15%.
Choice C
The extinguisher
should be replaced
with a fully-charged
spare and re-charged
before it can be
available for use.
Choice D
The extinguisher should
be returned to its proper
location for future
availability for use as
long as the weight loss
is no more than 25%.
one quart
one gallon
two gallons
heel
trim
flotation
burning bedding
materials
Carbon monoxide is
present.
one pint
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list
A stiff wind has caused a difference to occur between the
port and starboard drafts. This condition is known as
__________.
A straight stream of water should be used to extinguish
galley grease fires
__________.
A tank has been sealed and unventilated for a long period of The tank is safe to enter.
time. Which of the following statements is true?
A tank or compartment is "gas
gas free"
free when there is an
absence of dangerous concentrations of __________.
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flammable or toxic
gases
A tank or compartment is considered gas free when it is free all flammable liquids
of dangerous concentrations of __________.
flammable or toxic
gases
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200 gallons
420 gallons
667 gallons
986 gallons
A tank which has been sealed for a long period of time can
be dangerous because __________.
steel surfaces
consume oxygen by
rusting
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moisture condenses in
the tank, displacing the
oxygen
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Question
Choice A
A three inch overboard discharge line, located six feet below 45 strokes per minute
the waterline, has ruptured and separated from the hull.
What would be the minimum number of strokes per minute
required from a 10" x 8" x 11" duplex double acting
reciprocating bilge pump, operating at 93% efficiency, to
keep the bilge level from continuing to rise?
Choice B
56 strokes per minute
Choice C
87 strokes per minute
Choice D
98 strokes per minute
A three inch overboard discharge line, located six feet below 45 strokes per minute
the waterline, has ruptured and separated from the hull.
What would be the minimum number of strokes per minute
required from a 8" x 10" x 12" duplex double acting
reciprocating bilge pump, operating at 96% efficiency, to
keep the bilge level from continuing to rise?
A three inch overboard discharge line, located six feet below 45 strokes per minute
the waterline, has ruptured and separated from the hull.
What would be the minimum number of strokes per minute
required from a 8" x 12" x 12" duplex double acting
reciprocating bilge pump, operating at 82% efficiency, to
keep the bilge level from continuing to rise?
A three inch overboard discharge line, located six feet below 45 strokes per minute
the waterline, has ruptured and separated from the hull.
What would be the minimum number of strokes per minute
required from a 10" x 8" x 12" duplex double acting
reciprocating bilge pump, operating at 96% efficiency, to
keep the bilge water level from continuing to rise?
The indicator is
improperly calibrated.
The concentration of
combustible vapor in the
sample is twenty
percent.
The concentration of
combustible vapor in the
sample is twenty percent
of its lower explosive
limit.
5
The concentration of
combustible vapor in
the sample is above
the upper explosive
limit.
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Question
A vessel has eight B-II CO2 fire extinguishers. How many
spare extinguishers must the vessel carry?
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214
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
stiff
tender
buoyant
neutral
022.5
045.0
067.5
090.0
112.5
135.0
157.5
180.0
022.5
045.0
067.5
090.0
022.5
045.0
067.5
090.0
274.5
292.0
315.5
337.5
274.5
292.0
315.5
337.5
112.5
135.0
157.5
180.0
112.5
135.0
157.5
180.0
202.5
225.0
247.5
270.5
202.5
225.0
247.5
270.5
202.5
225.0
247.5
271.0
is supported on a wave
whose crests are at the
bow and stern
is supported on a
wave whose crest is
amidships
adapter or shore
connection made in
accordance with 33
CFR Part 155
amidships section
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212
Choice A
0
keel
center of buoyancy
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tipping center
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A vessel which has been holed as shown in the illustration,
will probably __________.
Choice A
flood until a state of
equilibrium is reached
Choice C
result in a loss of
reserve buoyancy
Choice D
all of the above
is supported on a wave
whose crest is
amidships
severe sagging
freeboard is increased
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215
Choice B
reduce transverse
stability
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reserve buoyancy
trim is increased
increases
Tanks which have been Tanks which have been Tanks which are 40%
pressed up to full
completely emptied.
full.
capacity.
center of buoyancy is
reserve buoyancy is
freeboard is increased
lowered
increased
tanks are ballasted
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227
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Question
Choice A
A weather tight door on a MODU must not allow water to
in 50 knot winds
penetrate into the unit __________.
A written document identifying chemical material, listing its HCIS
physical properties, describing health hazards, required
controls, correct procedures for firefighting, spill or leak
cleanup, waste disposal, and the safe handling and storage
of the material, is called an __________.
Choice B
in 70 knot winds
Choice C
in 100 knot winds
Choice D
in any sea condition
MSDS
PELS
PPES
quarterly
semiannually
annually
start the engine in cold aid in helping personnel prime the sprinkler
breathe
system
weather
168 gallons
252 gallons
126 gallons
incinerated ash at
anytime
According to 33 CFR Part 151, all tank ships of 150 GT and synthetic plastic
above and all other ships of 400 GT and above, are required discharge plan
to prepare and maintain a USCG approved __________.
According to 33 CFR Part 151, shipboard oil pollution
emergency plans must be reviewed __________.
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236
monthly
According to 33 CFR Part 151, when off loading garbage to overall length
another ship, your records must identify the ships name and
__________.
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operator's name of
record
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Question
Choice A
Choice B
According to 33 CFR Part 151, which of the following is NOT a list of agencies or
a list of agencies or
required to be provided as part of the appendixes of the
officials of Coastal State officials in regularly
Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan?
administrations
visited ports.
responsible for receiving
and processing incident
reports
Choice C
Choice D
a list which specifies
a list of personnel duty
who will be responsible assignments
for informing the parties
listed and the priority in
which they must be
notified.
self-closing scupper
drains
100 pounds
a container with a
capacity of 3 barrels if it
serves one or more
vents; each with an
inside diameter of 3
inches or more
3 percent
10 percent
5 percent
125 mm
183 mm
215 mm
250 mm
one year
two years
four years
five years
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Question
Choice A
According to 46 CFR Part 108, when fire pumps are used for check valve installed in
purposes other than firefighting service, each pipe
the line
connection to the other service (except for branch lines used
for deck washing) must have a __________.
Choice B
shut off valve at a
manifold near the
pump
Choice C
quick disconnect union
within ten feet of the
pump
Choice D
regulator in the line set
at 125 psi
5 years
8 years
12 years
0.5 psig
1.0 psig
3.0 psig
14.7 psig
on the Emergency
Instructions Cabin
Poster
5%
at normally occupied
spaces
10%
25%
40%
According to 46 CFR Part 199, the maximum lowering speed 70 feet per minute
for a lifeboat on gravity davits must not be more than
__________.
According to 46 CFR Part 32, a cargo pump driven by an
one remote manual
internal combustion engine on the weather deck must have shutdown station
__________.
on or above the
weather deck in
locations designated
by the master
Sprinkler heads
installed in the galley
would have a higher
melting point fusible
link than those
installed in the living
spaces.
in containers labeled in
accordance with ABS
requirements for
flammable liquids and
gases
Sprinkler heads installed
in the living spaces
would have a higher
melting point fusible link
than those installed in
the galley.
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256
257
258
259
260
261
262
263
264
Question
Choice A
According to 46 CFR Part 95, a fixed CO2 fire fighting
1.5 inches
system which contains a maximum of 2450 pounds of
carbon dioxide to be maintained aboard the vessel, the
minimum nominal pipe size of the fixed system branch lines
to the various spaces must be __________.
Choice B
2 inches
Choice C
2.5 inches
Choice D
3 inches
cargo compartments
living quarters
storerooms
According to 46 CFR part 95, each shipboard fire hydrant is hose stowage rack
required to have at least one spanner wrench, one length of
fire hose and one __________.
hand-portable
extinguisher
foam applicator
pick ax
According to 46 CFR Part 95, the carbon dioxide cylinders of 300 pounds
a fixed fire extinguishing system may be located inside the
protected space if the quantity of CO2 required to protect
that space is not more than __________.
400 pounds
500 pounds
600 pounds
The ambient
The door must be kept The compartment shall
temperature of the room unlocked.
be clearly identified and
should never be allowed
marked.
to exceed 130 degrees
Fahrenheit.
20 pounds of dry
chemical
35 pounds of carbon
dioxide
10 pounds of dry
chemical
15 pounds of carbon
dioxide
a minimum of 1 inch
diameter
a minimum of 25 feet in
length
10 x 10
20 x 20
30 x 30
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266
267
268
269
270
271
272
Question
According to 46 CFRs Part 199, for each passenger vessel 1
normally operating above 32 degrees north latitude, the
minimum number of immersion suits to be carried for each
lifeboat is at least __________.
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
15 minutes
30 minutes
60 minutes
3 minutes
7 minutes
12 minutes
15 minutes
2 hours
12 hours
24 hours
32 hours
Skin
Hair
Cuticle
Damage to property in
excess of $100,000.
A discharge of 10,000
All of the above.
gallons or more of oil
into navigable waters of
the U.S.
273
An injury to a crew
member which renders
that person unfit to
perform routine vessel
duties and requires
professional medical
treatment.
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274
275
276
Question
According to CFR 91.25-20, the performance of annual
preventive maintenance on the fire extinguisher illustrated,
by the vessel's crew, would include what item?
Choice A
Choice B
oiling the hinge on piece examining seal on
No. 3
cylinder piece No. 4
flame screens
warning signs
277
278
281
Choice D
hydrostatically testing
piece No. 6
P.V. valves
stop-check valves
maximum allowable
working pressure
(MAWP) for each hose
assembly must be
more than the sum of
the relief valve setting
plus the static head
pressure of the
transfer system, where
the hose is installed.
Officer-In-Charge,
Marine Inspection
District Commander
A description of the
vessel's procedure for
collecting, processing,
storing and
discharging garbage
shall be provided.
30
279
280
Choice C
renewing handle return
spring in piece No. 1
45
24
in the crew
all of the above
accommodation spaces
60
90
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283
284
285
286
287
288
289
290
291
292
293
Question
According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR Part 92), a A-60
bulkhead capable of preventing the passage of smoke and
flame for one hour would be classified as a/an __________.
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
B-60
C-60
D-60
Four
Six
Eight
stairway enclosure
wheelhouse
engine room
wheelhouse
galley
engine room
y enclosure
stairway
covers
guards
rails
According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), fire main fire main is in actual use fire main is drained in
cut out valves shall be sealed open at all times except when
freezing weather
the __________.
According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), how many Four
Six
15 pound carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are required to
be installed in a machinery space containing an 8,000
horsepower main propulsion diesel engine?
25
Eight
Ten
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295
296
297
298
299
300
301
302
Question
Choice A
Choice B
According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), no vessel officer-in-charge of the USCG captain of the
can come alongside or remain alongside a tank vessel while vessel which is
port
it is loading A, B, or C grade cargo without having the
loading
permission of the __________.
Choice C
terminal manager
Choice D
tank ship owner
75 psi
125 psi
power blowers
natural ventilators
emptied and g
gas freed
when the ship is drydocked
According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), the piping, 2000 psi (13.8 MPa)
valves, and fittings for a fixed CO2 fire extinguishing system
shall have a bursting pressure of not less than __________.
constructed so as to be
completely spill proof
2800 psi (19.3 MPa)
hydrostatically
y
y tested at
each inspection for
certification
4000 psi (27.5 MPa)
p
and the fuel
emptied
changed at least once
each year
6000 psi (41.1 MPa)
According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), the type of ABS standard
fire hose coupling threads required for vessel fire equipment,
on or after July 1, 1954, shall be __________.
U.L. standard
American standard
National standard
Combination nozzles
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According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), which of
the following conditions is true concerning the construction
and/or operation of pressure-vacuum relief valves?
Choice A
Valve bodies, discs,
spindles, and seats
must all be made of
bronze or a corrosion
resistant material.
Choice B
Pressure-vacuum valves
for cargo tanks shall not
be less than 2 inches
nominal pipe size.
Choice C
Where springs are
employed to actuate the
valve discs, the springs
are to be either plated or
fabricated of a corrosion
resistant material.
Choice D
The design and
construction of the
valves is such that they
must be removed for
overhauling, insuring
there will be no vent
blockage which could
occur during a repair
period.
5 lbs (2
(2.27
27 kg)
15 lbs (6
(6.81
81 kg)
25 lbs (11
(11.35
35 kg)
35 lbs (15
(15.89
89 kg)
a one-line schematic of
the plan to be
implemented
Vessel's Master
Vessel owner
the operating
instructions for any and
all oily-water separators
installed aboard the
vessel
Vessel operating
company
The discharge of
plastic and plastic
mixed with garbage
into any waters is
prohibited.
303
304
305
306
307
308
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Choice A
According to Code of Federal Regulations (33 Part 151),
The discharge of plastic
which of the following statements is accurate concerning the or garbage mixed with
discharge of garbage?
plastic into any waters is
permitted.
Choice B
The discharge of
dunnage, lining, and
packing materials that
do not float is prohibited
within 25 nautical miles
of the nearest land.
Choice C
Choice D
All of the above are
The discharge of all
garbage is prohibited correct.
in the navigable waters
of the United States
and in all other waters
within three nautical
miles of the nearest
land.
be required to re-distill
all water used for
cooling or condensate
systems
311
capable of reducing
the size of garbage so
that it will pass
through a screen with
openings no greater
than 25 millimeters
312
concentration of
flammable vapors in the
atmosphere is 5% of the
L.E.L.
313
314
309
310
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315
316
317
318
319
320
321
322
Question
According to Federal Regulations, a confined or enclosed
space that is being prepared for crew members to enter,
should be tested and designated "NOT SAFE FOR
WORKERS" if the oxygen content of the atmosphere in the
compartment is LESS than ____.
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
13.5%
15.5%
17.5%
19.5%
toilets
hospital sinks
cargo spaces
dishwashers
pathological wastes
sharps
dialysis wastes
cooking oil
crude oil
expired
pharmaceuticals
sludge
oil refuse
55 psi
65 psi
75 psi
98 psi
323
29
Sufficient for
maximum vessel
movement without
straining the hoses.
the hose leak is securely a drip pan is placed
wrapped
under the leak
each oil transfer hose
has no loose covers,
kinks, bulges, or soft
spots, and no gouges,
cuts or slashes that
penetrate the hose
reinforcement
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325
326
327
328
329
330
331
332
333
334
Question
Choice A
Choice B
According to Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR), no the designated person- that person holds a
person may connect or disconnect an oil transfer hose or
in-charge supervises tankerman assistant
engage in any other critical oil transfer operation on a tank
endorsement
that procedure
vessel unless __________.
Choice C
Choice D
that person holds a
that person holds a valid
license as master, mate, port security card
or engineer
According to Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR), the foreign vessels not in
"Discharge of Oil Prohibited" placard is required on all
U.S. navigable waters
__________.
According to Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR), the at least 600 psi (4.14
MPa)
maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) for each
hose assembly used for transferring oil must be
__________.
four
six
nine
98 psi
When licensed as a
Whenever the vessel is
According to Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR),
When authorized by
when may a person serve as the person-in-charge of both a the Captain of the Port. certified refueling officer. short of manpower.
vessel and a facility during oil transfer operations?
6 months
12 months
18 months
24 months
on the Certificate of
Inspection
to the nearest Marine
Safety or Marine
Inspection Office
in the Operations
Manual
to the nearest coroner
30
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335
336
337
338
339
340
341
342
Question
According to the Coast Guard Pollution Prevention
Regulations (33 CFR Part 155), which of the following
statements is correct regarding the fuel oil containment
around loading manifolds?
Choice A
They may be fixed or
portable, depending
upon the age of the
vessel.
Choice B
Choice C
The containment drains All containment drains
must have quick-closing must lead to a common
valves to be closed in
fixed drain tank.
the event of leakage or
failure of any part of the
transfer connection.
Choice D
Containment drains are
prohibited from leading
to a common tank.
One
2 bolts
4 bolts
6 bolts
8 bolts
Evidence of internal or
external deterioration.
declaration of
inspection
According to the Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR), oil record book
no person may transfer oil to or from a vessel unless each
person in charge has signed the __________.
certificate of inspection
a clamped or
compression fitted
connection
an automatic back
pressure shut off
nozzle is used to fuel
the vessel
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344
345
346
347
348
349
350
Question
Choice A
According to the Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR), paper issued by the
the declaration of inspection is the __________.
Coast Guard marine
inspector which allows
you to conduct a transfer
operation
According to the Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR), the identity of the
the person-in-charge of transfer operations, both ashore and product to be
on the vessel, must agree on __________.
transferred
Choice B
application you must
complete and submit to
the Coast Guard to have
an inspector visit your
vessel
Choice C
document signed by
vessel and shore
facility persons-incharge declaring that
all transfer
requirements have
been met
the size of the slop tank the status of the oily
required under 155.330 water separator
Choice D
annual report submitted
by vessel personnel to
the Coast Guard
declaring that all transfer
equipment has been
inspected
According to the Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR), The containment may
which of the following statements is correct regarding the
portable
be fixed or p
fuel oil containment under the oil filling connection section? depending upon the
age of the vessel.
33 CFR 151
33 CFR 153
33 CFR 159
32
33 CFR 156
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351
352
353
354
355
356
357
358
Question
Choice A
According to the Pollution Prevention Regulations, any ship 33 CFR 150
operating under the authority of the United States which
engages in coastwise or international voyages is prohibited
from discharging any oil or oily mixture overboard while in a
"special area". The descriptions of the "special areas" are
designated in __________.
Choice B
33 CFR 151
Choice C
33 CFR 156
Choice D
33 CFR 159
3 minutes
7 minutes
12 minutes
15 minutes
12 gallon foam
HALON 22 only
'FSCL'
'KG'
'FSCT'
'KG'
'KGT'
'GMT'
a portion of liquid is
removed from a full
tank
$(SA)25,000
$(SA)50,000
359
360
$(SA)10,000
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After a fire has been extinguished in a closed space,
personnel may safely enter the space when __________.
Choice A
Choice B
smoke density has been a lifeline and explosion
decreased sufficiently to proof flash light are used
see the bulkhead
opposite the
compartment's entrance
Choice C
all smoke and toxic
fumes are removed
and an adequate
oxygen supply is
present
Choice D
overhaul has been
completed to remove
any possible source of
reignition
After a life raft is launched, the operating cord __________. serves as a sea painter detaches automatically
is cut immediately as it
is of no further use
After a life raft is launched, the operating cord __________. serves as a sea painter detaches automatically
is cut immediately as it
is of no further use
allowed to do as he
wishes
asked about the
circumstances of the
accident
will quench thirst for only helps to prevent
two hours
seasickness
100 millimeters of
water
361
362
363
364
365
366
367
368
369
370
371
372
Slightly elevate the head Keep the person awake. Keep the person lying
and feet.
down and at a
comfortable
temperature.
After an emergency shoring installation has been completed, repair is completed and timbers are nailed in
shoring should be
the __________.
no further action is
place to prevent
frequently inspected
needed
looseness
for looseness
After an injury, which of the following can be determined by
examining the condition of a victim's pupils?
frequent opening of
hatches to permit entry
of fresh air
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After being launched from an OSV, a totally enclosed
survival craft which has been afloat over a long period of
time, requires __________.
Choice A
frequent opening of
hatches to permit entry
of fresh air
Choice B
Choice C
regular checks of bilge use of ear plugs to
dampen engine noise
levels
Choice D
frequent flushing of the
water spray system with
fresh water
Marine Pollution
Investigatory Board
The pressure-vacuum
relief valve should be
reset.
377
378
379
After having thrown the life raft and stowage container into
the water, the life raft is inflated by __________.
380
After having thrown the life raft and stowage container into
the water, the life raft is inflated by __________.
381
After having thrown the life raft and stowage container into
the water, the life raft is inflated by __________.
382
383
373
374
375
376
384
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After taking on fuel oil, the hoses should be disconnected
and __________.
Choice A
draped over the fantail
to dry out
Choice B
drained over the side
and washed out
Choice C
drained into the bilges
and washed out
Choice D
drained into buckets or
fuel tanks
After the lifeboat has reached the top of the davit heads, the hoist man
davit arms begin moving up the tracks until the movement is
stopped by the __________.
limit switch
brake handle
preventer bar
into a bucket
hydrostatically tested
retagged
recharged
repainted
hydrostatically tested
before reuse
discarded
110 psi
120 psi
392
All MODU personnel should be familiar with the survival craft boarding and
__________.
operating procedures
maintenance schedule
navigational systems
393
oxygen
heat
electricity
orange-colored smoke
red flares
395
maintenance schedule
navigational systems
396
boarding and
operating procedures
397
boarding and
operating procedures
maintenance schedule
navigational systems
398
'KM' is small
'KM' is high
'BL' is small
'KB' is large
399
385
386
387
388
389
390
391
394
to the bilges
100 psi
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400
401
402
403
404
405
406
Question
Choice A
Among other restrictions, an oil tanker may not discharge an more than 12 nautical
oily mixture into the sea from a cargo tank, slop tank, or
miles from the nearest
cargo pump room bilge unless the vessel is ________.
land
Choice D
is within "Special Areas"
defined in Regulation 1
(10) of Annex I to
MARPOL 73/78
position reporting
service
pump the oil into a clean
ballast tank
Choice B
Choice C
at anchor or stopped
discharging at an
instantaneous rate of
oil content not
exceeding 30 liters per
nautical mile
satellite communications navigational information weather information
An acceptable method of dealing with accumulated oil found transfer the oil to the sea pump the oil into the
in the pump room bilges is to __________.
chest
slop tanks
An application for an exemption of any requirements of the
regulations for oil transfer operations must be submitted to
the __________.
District Commander
Commandant
pistol
air horn
lantern
fireman's drag
a boat bucket
lube oil
Halon 1301
dry chemical
water fog
carbon dioxide
413
414
407
408
409
410
411
412
37
benzene
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Question
An inert gas system incorporating a separately fired inert
gas generator shall be provided with visual and audible
alarms to indicate failure of the power supply to the
generator, the automatic control system, and __________.
Choice A
cooling water flow
Choice B
Choice C
combustion air temp too high sea water
low
temperature
Choice D
insufficient fuel supply
removing all
blanketing cargo tanks
hydrocarbon gases from with inert foam
the cargo tanks
dilute tank
atmospheres to keep
gas concentrations
below the lower
explosive limit
the float-free
float free method
only
416
417
418
419
420
422
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424
425
426
427
428
429
430
431
Question
An inflatable life raft is floating in its container, attached to
the ship by its painter, as the ship is sinking rapidly. Which
of the actions listed should be taken with respect to the life
raft container?
Choice A
Choice B
Cut the painter line so it Swim away from the
will not pull the life raft
container so you will not
container down.
be in danger as it goes
down.
Choice C
Take no action as the
pull on the painter will
cause the life raft to
inflate and open the
container.
Choice D
Manually open the
container and inflate the
life raft with the hand
pump.
pulling a cord
barrier spaces
433
434
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435
436
437
438
439
Question
An ocean going ship of 4000 gross tons must be fitted with a 151
standard discharge shore connection for the discharge of
oily wastes to a reception facility. The dimensions for the
connection are specified in the Pollution Prevention
Regulations under Part __________.
Choice D
155
in a cofferdam
class A
only when the load is
taken off the cable
class D
at any time
concentrations of
explosive gas
class C
only when activated by
the controls at the
lowering station
the presence of harmful concentrations of
explosive gas
amounts of carbon
monoxide
yg deficiency
y the presence of harmful
an oxygen
amounts of carbon
in a space
monoxide
top of the tank down to top of the liquid down to
the bottom of the tank
the tank bottom
443
An unconscious person should NOT be __________.
444
446
Choice C
154
441
445
Choice B
153
440
442
Choice A
447
class B
only there is a load on
the cable
given an inhalation
stimulant
given something to
drink
given an inhalation
stimulant
given something to
drink
surge
sway
roll
yaw
surge
hog
roll
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449
450
451
452
453
454
455
Question
Antiseptics are used principally to __________.
Choice A
speed healing
Choice B
prevent infection
Choice C
reduce inflammation
promote healing
prevent infection
reduce inflammation
458
459
460
461
462
463
combustible liquid
nonflammable liquid
noncombustible liquid
combustible liquid
increase reserve
buoyancy
seriously reduce
stability
chemical foam
high-expansion foam
mechanical foam
drowning
electrocution
poisoning
drowning
electrocution
poisoning
12 to 15 times per
minute
freeze burns and
blistering
20 to 30 times per
minute
undulation
100 feet
150 feet
200 feet
456
457
Choice D
increase blood
circulation
increase blood
circulation
E
hallucinations
41
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464
465
466
467
468
469
470
471
472
473
474
475
476
Question
As a last resort, a tourniquet can be used to __________.
Choice A
hold a victim in a
stretcher
As a precaution against oil spills when topping off fuel tanks, close the deck filling
you should __________.
valve to reduce the
pumping rate
Choice B
stop uncontrolled
bleeding
close all tank vents to
prevent overflow
As a vessel changes course to starboard, the compass card remains aligned with
in a magnetic compass___________.
compass north
As a vessel changes course to starboard, the compass card first turns to starboard
in a magnetic compass___________.
then counterclockwise
turns counterclockwise
to port
As a vessel changes course to starboard, the compass card first turns to starboard
also turns to starboard
in a magnetic compass___________.
then counterclockwise to
port
turns counterclockwise
to port
Choice C
Choice D
hold a large bandage in restrain a delirious victim
place
fill the tank to the bottom notify the shore
of the expansion trunk
pumping station to
reduce the pumping
rate as tanks near full
capacity
first turns to starboard
turns counterclockwise
then counterclockwise to to port
port
increase
decrease
vertical ventilation
horizontal ventilation
loop ventilation
cross-flow induction
recognition light
the engines are stopped the fire pump is started everyone is suited in an
approved life vest
engines are stopped
fire pumps are started life preservers have
been issued to everyone
8 hours
12 hours
24 hours
477
42
48 hours
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478
479
480
481
482
Question
At all angles of inclination, the true measure of a vessel's
stability is determined by the vessels __________.
Choice A
metacentric height
Choice B
displacement
Semiannually
Biennially
Annually
flood the burn area with brush away the charred cover the burned area
water for two minutes
skin and wrap the
with a clean cloth and
burned area
transport the patient
to a medical facility
483
484
485
486
487
488
489
490
491
Choice C
righting moment
establish an open
airway
establish an open
airway
Orsat apparatus
Choice D
inclining moment
Before entering any space that has been sealed, its oxygen 10.0%
15.8%
25.8%
20.8%
level should be tested. What level of oxygen in the space is
equal to fresh air?
Before inserting a low velocity fog applicator into an alltighten the high velocity put the control handle in put the control handle in remove the high
purpose combination nozzle, you must __________.
fog tip
the solid steam position the fog position
velocity fog tip
Before inserting a low velocity fog applicator into the device
shown in the illustration, you must place the handle in
__________.
position "C", operate position "B", secure the position "A", depress
catch "E", and remove water pressure, and turn piece "D", and open
piece "D" to your right
catch "E"
piece "D"
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Choice A
the chief engineer
Choice B
Choice C
the master of the vessel a certified marine
chemist
Choice D
the insurance
underwriter
20 seconds
30 seconds
40 seconds
60 seconds
make a visual
inspection of all
engine spaces and
secure loose gear
start the emergency
diesel
shutdown auxiliary
equipment
Chain reaction
Thermal action
Chemical occlusion
Pyrotechnical reaction
overboard on the
outgoing tide
overboard only
through an approved
oily water separator
and oil content
monitor
bright red and spurting
499
heavy application of a
applying direct
pressure to the wound disinfectant
500
heavy application of a
applying direct
pressure to the wound disinfectant
a higher temperature
temporary blindness
permanent deafness
492
493
494
495
496
Question
Before making any welded repairs to the internals of a
vessel's fuel tank in a U.S. port, the tank must be examined
by __________.
Before releasing CO2 into the machinery space, the alarm
for a fixed CO2 fire extinguishing system must sound for at
least __________.
Before the seas get rough, it is a good safety practice to
__________.
497
498
501
502
503
504
505
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506
507
508
509
510
511
512
513
514
515
516
Question
Bunker "C" is classified as a grade __________.
Choice A
A liquid
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
E liquid
B liquid
D liquid
Bunker "C", a grade "E" combustible liquid, will __________. give off flammable
vapors below 80F
(26.7C)
Burning diesel oil should be treated as which class of fire?
Class "A"
self-ignite at
temperatures below
150F (65.5C)
Class "C"
Class "D"
foam
water fog
carbon dioxide
Class B
Class C
Class D
Class B
Class C
Class D
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
kerosene
gasoline
caustic potash
spontaneously ignite
conduction of heat
through a wall of
material to the
substance
36 months
chemical reactions
within a substance
42 months
54 months
517
80%
85%
90%
95%
518
80%
85%
90%
95%
80%
85%
90%
95%
six months
12 months
two years
519
520
521
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522
Question
Changing rescuers while carrying out artificial respiration
should be done __________.
Choice A
without losing the
rhythm of respiration
523
524
525
526
527
528
529
530
531
acids or alkalis
Choice B
Choice C
only with the help of two by not stopping the
other people
respiration for more than
5 minutes
only with the help of two by not stopping the
other people
respiration for more than
5 minutes
by not stopping the
only with the help of two
respiration for more than other people
five minutes
by not stopping the
only with the help of two
respiration for more than other people
five minutes
diesel oil
acids, but not alkalis
oil
burning insulation
hot bulkheads
electrical machinery
carbon dioxide
extinguisher
driving air powered
plunger pumps
increasing
g water area on
the keelson
Halon extinguisher
dry chemical
extinguisher
high pressure fluid
accumulators
decreasing
g off center
weight
bladder type
accumulators
preventing
p
g water from
draining to the bilge
well
the control cylinders
have been completely
discharged
a blanket of bubbles
formed on the surface of
the fire
may be substituted for
10 percent of the
required life preservers
smothering
cooling
532
Coast Guard approved buoyant work vests __________.
533
46
Choice D
at ten minute intervals
should be stowed
may be used by boat
should be used when
adjacent to rescue boats crews and line handlers carrying out duties
and emergency stations during rescue boat drills near a weather deck's
edge
should be used when
carrying out duties
near a weather deck's
edge
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535
536
Question
Coast Guard regulations (33 CFR) require that the oil
valve
transfer procedures which must be posted on every vessel
having a capacity of 250 or more barrels of oil, must contain
a description of each oil transfer system installed on the
vessel and shall also identify the location of each
__________.
539
vent
Choice C
Choice D
all of the above
140F (60.0C)
150F (66.6C)
160F (71.1C)
Grade "E"
Grade "D"
Grade "C"
Grade "B"
g
give
off flammable
vapors at or below
80F (26.7C)
will self-ignite at
temperatures below
150F (65.6C)
540
542
Choice B
130F (54.5C)
541
pump
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR Part 34) state that any
space containing charged CO2 cylinders, shall be properly
ventilated to prevent a temperature higher than
__________.
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR Part 95), require a fixed
foam extinguishing system on cargo and miscellaneous
vessels to meet which of the following requirements?
537
538
Choice A
a separate supply of
CO2 be provided for
each space protected
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require each machinery may not exceed 3 feet in may not exceed 4 feet in must be less than 6
space fire hose to be equipped with an approved
length
length
feet in length
combination nozzle and applicator. The maximum allowable
length of the applicator __________.
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require each machinery may not exceed 4 feet in may not exceed 5 feet in must be less than 6
space fire hose to be equipped with an approved
length
length
feet in length
combination nozzle and applicator. The maximum allowable
length of the applicator __________.
47
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Choice A
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require fire hydrants to straight through nozzle
be located in the propulsion machinery spaces containing oil
fired boilers. In addition, vessels of 1,000 gross tons and
over are to be equipped with a __________.
Choice B
12 foot low velocity fog
applicator
Choice C
100 foot length of lined
fire hose
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require gears, couplings, protected with
flywheels, and all rotating machinery capable of injuring
adequate covers or
personnel to be __________.
guards
Four
Six
Eight
545
an instruction manual
a sea anchor
546
an instruction manual
a sea anchor
547
548
549
543
544
550
551
552
553
Choice D
coupling spanner
wrench
readily accessible to
persons in the engine
room
readily accessible to
persons in the engine
room
3
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) state that the maximum one
number of type B-II hand portable fire extinguishers required
aboard a 299 gross ton uninspected motor vessel with 7000
BHP main propulsion diesel engine is __________.
three
six
nine
be comparable with
their regular work
be overtime duties
48
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554
555
556
557
558
559
560
561
562
563
564
Question
Choice A
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), require a fixed foam
The supply of foam
extinguishing system on cargo and miscellaneous vessels to producing materials
meet which of the following requirements?
must be sufficient to
operate the equipment
for at least 3 minutes
for spaces other than
tanks.
Choice B
The deck foam system
must be completely
independent of the fixed
foam system.
Choice C
The foam producing
chemicals must be
discharged and
recharged every year at
annual inspection.
Choice D
The foam producing
chemicals must be
discharged and
recharged every 2 years
at the annual inspection.
corrosion resistant
moisture proof
actions to be taken by
the order to abandon the the duties assigned to
all of the above
persons on board when vessel
different members of the
each signal is sounded
crew
quad-annually only
an audible signaling
device
an inflatable bag
a pressure relieving
device
flame arrestors
heated filament
49
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565
Question
Combustible gas indicators measure the concentration of
combustible gases as a percentage of the lower explosive
limit of the gas. If the hydrocarbon content of the sample
exceeds the upper explosive limit __________.
Choice A
the needle will rise
slowly to and remain at
the maximum reading
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
the needle will move
the needle will move to it will not be detected
rapidly to and remain at the maximum reading
the maximum reading
and return back to zero
flash point
fire point
25 millimeters
75 millimeters
100 millimeters
Master or Offshore
Installation Manager
Operator representative
569
570
immediately after
restoring vital services
following control of
flooding
following establishment
of fire boundaries
first
following restoration of
vital services
the CO2 cylinders are
also in the space
auxiliary mechanical
propulsion (Fleming
gear)
upper explosive limit
566
567
568
571
572
50 millimeters
immediately
following control of a
fire
it is impractical to locate there is also a control
them outside
valve outside
Crude oil washing has which of the following disadvantages? Its cleaning ability is
very poor.
before collision
It requires following
additional work
procedures and close
attention by the crew
during cargo
operations.
after flooding
buoyant oars or
paddles
ignition point
volatility point
573
574
575
576
Diesel fuel is relatively safe to handle due to its low volatility, flash point
but the fumes will self-ignite and continue to burn steadily if
the fuel is heated to the __________.
50
an automatic heat
sensing trip is installed
at survival draft
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Question
Diesel fuel vapors __________.
Choice A
can not be ignited by a
spark unless the vapor
is in a confined space
Choice B
are nontoxic in all
concentrations
smoke signals
prevent seasickness
red flares
be safe if mixed with
fresh water
with any foam
extinguishing agents
581
582
583
smothering and
removing the oxygen
from the fuel
cooling and removing
the oxygen from the fuel
577
578
579
580
584
585
586
587
588
589
strictly in a cooling
capacity
Choice C
can not be ignited by a
spark unless they are at
their auto ignition
temperature
sound signals
promote urine
excretion
with any other dry
chemical
extinguishing agents
breaking up the
molecular chain
reaction
smothering and
removing the oxygen
from the fuel
Class "B" and "C" only
Choice D
are heavier than air
An inventory of rescue
Each fire pump is to be The lifeboat is to be
launched and operated. and fire equipment is to
started.
be taken.
An inspection and
inventory of fire hoses is
to be made.
pass out food and water open the doors and start activate the emergency
to personnel
the sprinkler system
release handle
abandon ship
51
water temperature is
below 40F
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590
591
592
593
594
595
596
597
598
599
600
601
Question
Choice A
Choice B
During an evacuation from a MODU, an individual without
there is a rescue craft in water temperature is
the option of a survival craft or life raft should enter the water the area
below 40F
on the leeward side, except when __________.
Choice C
Choice D
there is a severe list to a rigid survival craft is in
the area
the windward side of
the MODU
degreasing machinery
parts
recharging dry
chemical fire
extinguishers
continue counter
flooding, but in the
opposite direction
immediately stop
counter flooding
continue counter
During counter flooding to correct a severe list or trim
aggravated by an off center load, your ship suddenly takes a flooding in the same
list or trim to the opposite side. Your first course of action
direction
should be __________.
continue counter
flooding, but in the
opposite direction
immediately stop
counter flooding
descalling evaporator
tubes
Place 5 gallon
containers under all
flange connections in
the fuel line.
The senior able seaman
The oiler
105
109
shown a video
instructed in the use of not required to attend
demonstrating lifeboat
the boat drill
life preservers
launching
help the helmsman steer look for food and water check water level in the
bilge
52
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602
603
604
605
606
607
608
609
610
611
612
613
614
615
616
Question
Choice A
During topping off of bunker tanks, the loading rate must be terminal operator
personally supervised by the __________.
Each buoyant work vest on a MODU must be __________.
Each buoyant work vest on an OSV must be __________.
Each completed page of the Oil Record Book must be
signed by the __________.
Each distress signal and self-activated smoke signal must
be replaced not later than the marked date of expiration, or
from the date of manufacture, not later than __________.
Each distress signal and self-activated smoke signal must
be replaced not later than the marked date of expiration, or
not more than how many months from the date of
manufacture?
Each emergency generator on a mobile offshore drilling unit,
when tested, must be run under a full load for at least
__________.
Each emergency light on a MODU must be marked with
__________.
Each EPIRB required on a MODU shall be tested using the
integrated test circuit and output indicator every
__________.
Each EPIRB required on a OSV, other than an EPIRB or
SART in an inflatable life raft, shall be tested using the
integrated test circuit and output indicator every
__________.
Each fire hose coupling on a MODU must have threads to
meet the specifications of the __________.
Choice C
master
Choice D
chief engineer
equipped with a
waterlight
equipped with a
waterlight
Chief Mate
48 months
42 months
36 months
12 months
12
24
36
42
one hour
two hours
ten hours
four hours
week
week
two weeks
two months
American Petroleum
Institute
Underwriter's
Laboratories, Inc.
hammer
foam applicator
pick ax
marine strainer
pick axe
Choice B
person-in-charge
53
month
two months
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Each hand portable fire extinguisher carried on a MODU
must be marked with __________.
Choice A
the name of the unit on
which it is located
Choice B
the date that it was
installed on the unit
Choice C
the names of the
individuals qualified to
use it
Choice D
an identification
number different from
other extinguishers on
the unit
six months
twelve months
two years
static grounding
device
Federal Aviation
Administration
National Transportation
National Fire
Protection Association Safety Board
blower failure
Each inert gas system must be designed to supply the cargo 5% or less
tanks with a gas, or mixture of gases, that has an oxygen
content by volume of __________.
10% or less
15% or less
20% or less
downstream of the
blowers
scrubber outlet
617
618
619
620
621
622
623
624
625
626
627
within 24 hours of
within 48 hours of
completion of the project completion of the
operation
one category 1 406 MHz at least one lifebuoy on
satellite EPIRB
each side of the vessel
fitted with a buoyant
lifeline
54
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628
629
630
631
632
633
634
635
Question
Each person on a MODU carrying immersion suits must
wear the exposure suit in a boat drill, or participate in a drill
which includes donning the suit and being instructed in its
use at least once every __________.
Choice A
Choice B
two months
Choice C
three months
Each person on the rig has a designated area to proceed to firefighting plan
in the event of a fire. This assignment is shown clearly on
the rig's __________.
shipping articles
nitrogen
oxygen
carbon dioxide
on or before the
expiration date of the
power source
on or before the
expiration date of the
power source
water vapor
three minutes
five minutes
seven minutes
ten minutes
must be stowed in a
manner so that it will
float free if the vessel
sinks
6 hours
making a structural
change to the vessel
there is no possible
ethylene oxide
concentration in air
which is too lean to burn
belt buckles
a 2.0% concentration of
ethylene oxide in air
would give a reading of
2.0% on a combustible
gas indicator
month
636
637
638
639
55
12 hours
18 hours
Choice D
six months
24 hours
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640
641
Question
Except in rare cases, the most difficult condition to modify
when fighting an oil fire in the engine room bilge would be
__________.
Excessive free surface occurring in tanks carrying liquid
cargo should be avoided in order to __________.
Choice A
removing the fuel
Choice B
removing the heat
highly recommended
undesirable and it may likely to over pressurize likely to over heat the
the cargo tanks
deck water seal
lead to high oxygen
content of the inert gas
Commandant of the
Coast Guard
in machinery spaces
at any location
smothering
vapor absorption
at a temperature not
less than 80F
in open bins
reducing the KG to
minimum allowable
ship's articles
muster list
bunk card
forecastle card
ship's articles
manning list
fusible link
conduction
radiation
direct contact
ionized particles
642
643
644
646
647
645
648
649
650
651
652
653
654
Fighting an oil rig fire in the ballast pump room with hoses
would adversely affect the stability of the rig most by
__________.
Fire and lifeboat stations are required to be listed on the
__________.
Fire and lifeboat stations are required to be listed on the
__________.
Fire axes required on MODUs must be stored in the
enclosure for fire hoses with the location marked
'_________________.'
Fire dampers installed in the ships galley ventilation system,
which automatically close during a fire, are normally
operated by the use of a __________.
progressive down
flooding
Fire dampers prevent the fire spreading through the process convection
of __________.
Fire detecting systems on merchant vessels may be
smoke
arranged to sense __________.
56
Choice C
interrupting the chain
reaction
Choice D
removing the oxygen
A reduced KG caused
by water filling the
compartment
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Fire doors are released by a/an __________.
Choice A
hydraulic directional
valve that automatically
releases the door in the
event of a disruption to
the control power
system
Choice B
spring-loaded catch that
automatically lifts to
release the door in the
event of the presence of
a fire
Choice C
Choice D
pneumatic heat sensor
method that
automatically releases
the door in the event of
a disruption of control
system power
portable units
semi-portable units
fixed systems
disposable units
hand-portable units
semi-portable units
fixed systems
compact systems
dissipating heat
non-return valves
655
656
657
658
659
660
661
662
663
664
spade blanks
face blanks
behind glass or a
suitably marked
enclosure
protected against
freezing or be fitted
with cutout valves and
drain valves
in screened enclosures
in all passageways
665
666
667
57
so the nozzle is
protected by the hose
open to the air to
prevent rot
the nozzle and fittings to
be easily and quickly
inspected
automatic closing valves
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Choice A
Fire prevention during welding or burning aboard any vessel posting a fire watch in
should include __________.
the immediate area
668
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
providing an
requiring the fire watch All of the above.
extinguisher which is
to remain on post for an
ready for immediate use adequate cool down
period after the
completion of welding or
burning
Class A, B, C, and D
Type 1, 2, 3, and 4
672
673
674
669
670
671
675
676
677
678
679
680
Combustible solids,
liquids, and gases
class "C" fires
class A
class B
class C
class D
cigarette butts
oily rags
burner torches
lighted matches
Fires resulting from escaping liquefied flammable gases are cooling below the
generally extinguished by __________.
ignition point
medical treatment of
accident
g
y treatment
emergency
at the scene of the
injury
First aid treatment for battery acid or alkali burns, especially flushing with large
wiping the affected area drying the acid or alkali
in the eyes, includes __________.
with a rag followed by
amounts of fresh water with a clean dry cloth
and resting quietly for
applying a light cream
and seeking medical
attention ashore or by several hours
radio
First aid treatment for small cuts and open wounds is to
lay the patient down and apply an ice pack to the
stop the bleeding,
__________.
cover the wound when wound and cover it when
clean, medicate, and
the bleeding stops
the bleeding stops
cover the wound
First aid treatment for small cuts and open wounds should
be to __________.
58
dosage of medications
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Choice A
prevent flammable
vapors from entering the
tank
Flame screens must be maintained in good condition and
prevent flammable
fitted properly in the vent opening they protect in order to
vapors from entering the
__________.
tank
Flame screens used on ullage openings prevent flames from reducing the crossentering a tank by __________.
sectional area of the
opening
Choice B
allow the escape of
flammable vapors
Choice C
contain flammable
vapors within the tank
Choice D
allow dissipation of
heat from any flame
contain flammable
vapors within the tank
creating turbulence in
the exiting gas stream
allow proper
dissipation of heat
from a flame
dissipating heat from
the flame into the
surrounding metal
684
cause a serious
permanent list
685
change the free surface decrease ship stability cause a serious list
effect
smothering the
burning material
it provides cooling as
a secondary effect
works well on
extinguishing electrical
fires
Class B
Classes A and B
Classes B and C
681
682
683
Question
Flame screens must be maintained in good condition and
fitted in the opening they protect in order to __________.
686
687
689
690
no sooner than 15
minutes after the fire is
believed extinguished
at all times
spring-loaded line
thrower
688
691
692
693
59
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694
695
696
697
698
699
700
701
702
703
704
705
706
707
Question
For a MODU with a list, a decrease in 'GMT' will cause the
angle of inclination to __________.
For a MODU with a list, an increase in 'GMT' will cause the
inclination to __________.
For a MODU with longitudinal inclination, an increase in
'GML' causes __________.
For a MODU with transverse inclination, an increase in
'GMT' causes __________.
For a MODU with trim, a decrease in 'GMT' will cause the
angle of inclination to __________.
For a MODU with trim, an increase in 'GMT' will cause the
inclination to __________.
For a OSV not on an international voyage, an approved
substitute for an impulse projected rocket type line throwing
appliance is a __________.
Choice A
stabilize at an angle of
loll
stabilize at an angel of
loll
list to stabilize at an
angle of loll
list to stabilize at an
angle
increase
Choice B
decrease
Choice C
increase
Choice D
remain constant
decrease
increase
remain constant
trim to stabilize at an
angle of loll
list to decrease
trim to increase
trim to decrease
trim to decrease
list to increase
decrease
remain constant
stabilize at an angle
stabilize at an angle of
loll
spring-loaded line
thrower
decrease
increase
remain constant
10 gallons (37.8 l)
21 gallons (79.5 l)
42 gallons (158.9 l)
electrically
For all loading operations, the terminal must supply the
vessel with a means in which the vessel's designated personin-charge may stop the flow of oil to the vessel, insuring
immediate shutdown in the event of a hose rupture, tank
overflow, etc. This means of control may be activated
__________.
pneumatically or
mechanically
via a communications
All of the above.
device used for no other
purpose
waterline
freeboard deck
Plimsoll mark
amidships section
administer aspirin
apply a bandage to
exclude air
highest flames in a fire
60
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Question
For the protection of personnel, moving parts of rotating
machinery are required to be fitted with ________.
Choice A
audible alarms
Choice B
bright lights
Choice C
reflective tape
Choice D
cover guards
once a week
once a month
once a year
twice a year
1% and 11%
portable ventilation
system
self-contained
breathing apparatus
gas mask
712
713
heel
trim
flotation
708
709
710
711
714
maintain vessel
stability
Fuel oil tank vents are fitted with a corrosion resistant wire
mesh screen to __________.
Fuel oil tank vents are fitted with corrosion resistant screens
to prevent __________.
prevent accidental
overflow
damage to the ball
check
escape of flammable
vapors
715
717
718
719
720
721
list
61
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Choice A
Fuel tanks should never be filled by cascading liquid through excessive fuel vapors
an open hatch or manhole because __________.
will be released
Choice B
Choice C
static electricity could spillage of fuel could
occur with an open
be generated by fuel
falling through vapor- hatch
laden air
Choice D
water contamination of
the fuel could occur
a mechanical arm
outside the vent duct
heavier than air
Oxygen
main weather cover
Hydrogen
external lifelines
Carbon monoxide
righting strap
towing bridle
external lifelines
righting strap
CO2
Oxygen
Hydrogen
Compressed air
CO2
Oxygen
Hydrogen
Compressed air
cooling
foaming action
powder
gas
power source
gain in body
temperature
gain in body
temperature
722
723
724
725
726
727
728
729
730
731
732
733
734
735
736
737
738
62
glassy slag
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741
742
743
744
745
746
747
Question
Heave is the motion of a vessel along the __________.
Choice A
longitudinal axis
Choice B
transverse axis
Choice C
vertical axis
cause involuntary
skeletal muscle
contractions
cause involuntary
skeletal muscle
contractions
Highly toxic concentrations of hydrogen sulfide gas are most Fire room bilges where
likely to be found in which of the locations listed?
hydrazine has
accumulated.
paralyze your
breathing system
paralyze your
breathing system
Sewage compartment
bilges where leaked
sewage has
accumulated.
Emergency battery
storage compartment
where discharge gases
have accumulated.
pitch
surge
sway
roll
pitch
surge
sway
heave
748
De-energizes the
"charged mist" effect.
It is inflated by a small
It is inflated by a small
CO2 bottle that is
CO2 bottle that is
manually tripped.
automatically tripped
when the front zipper is
at the top of zipper track.
749
750
751
63
Maintains a positive
pressure on the vent
header to cool the
flammable vapors.
Choice D
centerline axis
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How is the external flotation bladder of an immersion suit
inflated?
Choice A
Choice B
It is inflated by a small
It is inflated by a small
CO2 bottle that is
CO2 bottle that is
automatically tripped
manually tripped.
when the front zipper is
at the top of zipper track.
Choice C
Choice D
It is inflated by blowing It inflates by sea water
bleeding into the
through an inflation
flotation bladder and
tube.
reacting with a chemical.
360
380
390
420
How many miles out to sea must a vessel be located before 3 nautical miles
it can pump overboard an untreated sewage holding tank?
6 nautical miles
12 nautical miles
25 nautical miles
two people
three people
four people
Use an explosimeter.
5 seconds
10 seconds
15 seconds
20 seconds
Once a week.
Once a month.
Once a year.
Once a month
Once a year
Once a week
Once a month
Once a year
Once a week
Quarterly.
Semiannually.
Annually.
Biannually.
combustible gas
indicator
gasometer
oxygen indicator
752
753
754
755
756
757
758
759
760
761
762
763
764
765
one person
64
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766
767
768
769
770
771
772
Question
Choice A
Hydrogen sulfide gas (H2S) is highly toxic and has a
it has a smell similar to
characteristic odor of rotten eggs. The sense of smell
petroleum products
cannot always be depended upon to detect hydrogen sulfide
gas because __________.
Hydrogen sulfide gas has an odor of "rotten eggs" and can
be extremely toxic and dangerous when above threshold
limit values because ________.
775
776
777
Choice C
it also tends to numb
the sense of smell
after initial exposure
Choice D
it is better to rely on eye
irritation as a detector
it is an extremely inert
gas
If 1/4 liter of oil is spilled during fueling and causes a sheen must be reported to the
upon the water, it __________.
fire department
p
to
must be reported
the Coast Guard
If a boiler has been laid up dry for an extended period, it will insufficient oxygen to
be unsafe to enter the steam and water drum immediately
support life
after it has been opened, as there may be __________.
administer a liquid
stimulant
must be reported to
the Coast Guard
773
774
Choice B
the gas is odorless in
any concentration
65
dependency addiction to
the highly toxic fumes
a glass of milk
an ounce of whiskey
a glass of milk
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Question
If a fire broke out in an automation console, you would first
secure the power and then proceed to use which of the
listed hand portable fire extinguishers?
Choice A
Soda acid
Choice B
Dry chemical
CO2
Foam
remain motionless
779
become elongated by
125%
780
781
778
782
783
784
785
786
787
788
789
790
If a fire occurs in the boiler room as a result of a leaking fuel notify the engineer on
line, you should FIRST __________.
watch
Choice C
Choice D
If a fire occurs in the fire room as a result of fuel oil leaking pressurize the fire main activate the CO2 system secure the fuel supply sound the general alarm
from the boiler fuel oil manifold, the FIRST action taken
should be to __________.
If a fixed fire extinguishing system is installed on any vessel, National Fire Protection U.S. Coast Guard
American Bureau of
Marine Fire Protection
it must be of a type approved by the __________.
Association
Shipping
Guild
If a fixed foam firefighting system on a MODU is not of the
premix type, a sample of the foam liquid must be tested by
__________.
If a hydrostatic release mechanism for an inflatable life raft
is not periodically serviced and becomes inoperable, it will
fail to __________.
If a leak in a fueling hose coupling cannot be stopped by
tightening the coupling joint, you should __________.
a Coast Guard
inspection officer
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stop transfer
operations and renew
the gasket
notify the terminal
operator, then
shutdown and repair
the leak
swim away from the raft right the raft using the inflate the righting bag
righting straps
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Question
If a mixture containing air and a concentration of flammable
vapor, is capable of ignition when exposed to a spark or
other source of ignition, it is said to be __________.
Choice A
Choice B
in the flammable range at the rich point limit
Choice C
Choice D
at the auto ignition point above the upper
explosive limit
793
water
794
795
796
If a person gets something in his or her eye and you see that get them to rub their eye remove it with a match
it is not embedded, you can __________.
until the object is gone or toothpick
791
792
ammonia
administer ammonia
If a person is unconscious as a result of an electric shock,
you should first remove the victim from the electrical source smelling salts
and then __________.
798
799
apply a tourniquet
prevent further
movement of the bone without delay
797
800
801
If a person was an unconscious victim of a severe electrical look for a second burn,
burn, you would check for breathing, pulse, and
which may have been
__________.
caused by the current
leaving the body
locate the nearest water remove any charred skin apply alcohol to the burn
source and flood the
from the burned area
area as a disinfectant
burn with water for five
minutes
If a person with diabetes has been injured, the symptoms of reduced appetite and
the onset of a diabetic coma would include __________.
thirst
67
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Question
If a portable carbon dioxide fire extinguisher has been
partially discharged, it should be immediately __________.
Choice A
tagged and restowed
properly in its rack
803
pitch poling
sagging stresses
yawing stresses
804
802
805
806
807
808
809
810
811
812
813
814
Choice B
Choice C
weighed and the charge given to the chief
loss recorded before
engineer for recharging
being returned to its rack
hogging stresses
If a small fire initially breaks out in the engine room bilges, in Fixed CO2, semiSemi-portable CO2,
which of the following sequences should the fire
portable CO2, then hand fixed CO2, then hand
extinguishing agents or systems be used?
portable CO2.
portable CO2.
Choice D
tagged 'empty' and
stowed separately
from charged
extinguishers
Inspector General
move to port
move to starboard
high fever
head injury
broken limbs
irregular breathing
K will rise
KB will go down
GM will increase
G will rise
68
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Question
If an emergency pump control is used as the emergency
shutdown on a tank vessel, it must stop the flow of oil
through __________.
If an incorrect entry were made in the Oil Record Book, you
should __________.
Choice A
the main deck manifold
Choice B
the facility
821
822
823
If double bottom fuel tank levels are found to have increased a damaged
after a ships grounding, you should suspect __________.
pneumercator line
815
816
817
818
819
820
824
825
gas freed
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Choice C
the pump
Choice D
a means that is not
dependant on electrical
power
draw a single line
through the wrong
entry and initial it
doing nothing; it will right
itself after the canopy
supports inflate
standing on the
inflating cylinder and
pulling on the straps
on the underside of the
raft
pushing up from under standing on the
one end
inflating cylinder and
pulling on the straps
on the underside of the
raft
wash down immediately wash down immediately
with a fire hose
with an oil dispersing
solvent
will cover less than 25
percent of deck space
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826
827
828
829
830
831
832
833
834
835
836
837
838
Question
If flammable liquids are being pumped with a centrifugal
pump, you should __________.
Choice A
Choice B
throttle the discharge
stop the pump
valve to assure positive
immediately if it
becomes vapor bound pumping
Choice C
vent the pump casing
continuously to expel
vapors
Choice D
gag relief valves to
prevent recirculating and
heating of the liquid
Closing switches
Leaving electrical
Securing all power to the
adjacent to the space to circuits energized in the space from a remote
operate vent fans.
space.
location.
If for any reason it is necessary to abandon ship while far at separate from each
get away from the area
sea, it is important for the crew members to __________.
other as this will
because sharks will be
increase the chances of attracted to the vessel
being rescued
If fuel is burned from only the starboard tanks, the ship will
__________.
If fuel oil is burned from the port side tanks alone, the ship
will __________.
If fuel tank levels are found to have increased after a
grounding, you should suspect __________.
list to starboard
list to port
list to starboard
list to port
a damaged
pneumercator line
a puncture, crack, or
hole in the skin of the
vessel
leave the door and vents open the door
open, but release the
completely to evaluate
CO2 flooding system
the extent of the fire
10 ppm
20 ppm
30 ppm
40 ppm
Magnesium
Paper
Wood
Diesel Oil
70
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839
Question
If it becomes necessary to pump bilges while a vessel is in
port, which of the following procedures should be followed?
Choice A
Choice B
Pump only during the
Pump only if the
hours of darkness.
discharge is led to a
shore tank or barge.
pull the victim by the feet avoid subjecting the
victim to any
unnecessary
disturbance during
movement
each raft should go in a the possibility of a
different direction in
search aircraft finding
search of land
you is increased by
spreading out
Choice C
Pump only on the
outgoing tide.
If more than one life raft is manned after the vessel has
sunk, __________.
the possibility of a
search aircraft finding
you is increased by
spreading out
If more than one life raft is manned after the vessel has
sunk, __________.
the possibility of a
search aircraft finding
you is increased by
spreading out
in a protected area on
the main deck
inside a machinery
next to the fire hydrant on a rack inside the
space near the entrance to which the fire hose quarters near the
entrance
is attached
breathing apparatus
self-contained
would not be necessary, breathing apparatus
if expected to be in the should always be used
tank for only a short
period of time
If more than one life raft is manned after a vessel has been
abandoned, __________.
841
842
843
844
845
846
847
If someone suffers a heart attack and has ceased breathing, immediately give a
you should __________.
stimulant, by force if
necessary
If someone suffers a heart attack and has ceased breathing, immediately give a
you should __________.
stimulant, by force if
necessary
If the alarm provided in the fixed CO2 system sounds in the leave the space
engine room, you should __________.
immediately
848
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Choice D
Pump only as much as
is necessary.
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849
Question
If the buoyant force on a ship's hull is equal to or greater
than the displacement tonnage, the ship will __________.
850
If the cause of a sudden severe list or trim is negative initial increase the righting
stability, counter flooding into empty tanks may __________. moment
851
If the cause of severe list, or trim is due to off-center ballast, increase the righting
counter flooding into empty tanks will __________.
moment
852
If the chemical material is a mixture, what must the Material Paints or coatings that
Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) identify?
are safe to use with it.
If the empty weight of a B-II, portable, CO2, fire extinguisher 47 lbs (21.3 kg)
bottle is 34 pounds (15.4 kg), the cylinder must be
recharged if the gross weight decreases to __________.
Immediately stop
loading.
Continue loading, as
this is a normal
procedure.
"B"
"C"
"D"
853
854
855
856
857
Choice A
Choice B
require ballast added to be down by the head
only the port side tanks
858
859
860
861
862
863
be tender
Choice D
float
swim away from the raft right the raft using the inflate the righting bag
righting straps
72
Choice C
sink
be stiff
be stiff
yaw
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865
Question
If the result of loading a MODU is an increase in the height
of the center of gravity, there will always be an increase in
the __________.
If the ship takes a sudden severe list or trim from an
unknown cause, the first action is to __________.
866
864
867
868
869
874
Choice C
righting moment
Choice D
vertical moments
a monkey wrench
a coupling wrench
872
873
Choice B
righting arm
If the threads and gasket of a fire hose coupling are in good your hands
condition, the minimum mechanical advantage necessary
for making a watertight connection to another hose coupling,
can be developed with __________.
870
871
Choice A
metacentric height
excess nitrogen
a lack of oxygen
excess hydrogen
73
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Question
If vomiting occurs during a resuscitation effort, the best
immediate procedure to follow is __________.
Choice A
ignore it and continue
mouth-to-mouth
ventilation
Choice B
pause for a moment until
the patient appears quiet
again, then resume
mouth-to-mouth
ventilation
pause for a moment until
the patient appears quiet
again, then resume
mouth-to-mouth
ventilation
check for cracks in the
hull
check for cracks in the
hull
"G" will rise
move down
move up
remain in the
immediate vicinity
884
885
887
If you find an inflatable life raft with the steel bands still in
place around its case, you should __________.
shutdown operations
886
875
876
877
878
879
880
881
882
883
888
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Choice C
switch to mouth-tomouth ventilation
Choice D
turn the patient's body
to the side, sweep out
the mouth and resume
CPR
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889
Question
If you have to abandon ship and enter a life raft, your main
course of action should be __________.
Choice A
remain in the vicinity
of the vessel
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
head for the closest land head for the closest sea- get a majority opinion
lanes
890
If you have to abandon ship, and enter a life raft, your main
course of action should be to __________.
head for the closest land head for the closest sea- get a majority opinion
lanes
891
892
893
894
If you have to jump in the water when abandoning ship, your spread apart as far as
legs should be __________.
possible
895
896
897
boat station
generate orange smoke seal leaks in rubber rafts send radio homing
signals to searching
aircraft
generate orange smoke seal leaks in rubber rafts send radio homing
signals to searching
aircraft
generate orange smoke seal leaks in rubber rafts send radio homing
signals to searching
aircraft
held as tightly against
in a kneeling position
extended straight
your chest as possible
down and crossed at
the ankles
held as tightly against
in a kneeling position
extended straight
your chest as possible
down and crossed at
the ankles
held as tightly against
in a kneeling position
extended straight
your chest as possible
down and crossed at
the ankles
held as tightly against
in a kneeling position
extended straight
your chest as possible
down and crossed at
the ankles
man overboard station collision station
fire station
go to your lifeboat
station
If you hear more than six short blasts, followed by one long
blast on the whistle, and supplemented by the same signal
on the general alarm, you should __________.
go to your man
overboard station
go to your lifeboat
station
898
899
900
901
If you hear the sound of a gas escaping from the life raft just quickly hunt for the hole check the sea anchor
check the painter line
after it has inflated, you should __________.
before the raft deflates line for a tear if the seas attachment for a tear
caused by the initial
are rough
opening
75
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902
903
904
Question
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
If you hear the sound of a gas escaping from the life raft just quickly hunt for the hole check the sea anchor
check the painter line
after it has inflated, you should __________.
before the raft deflates line for a tear if the seas attachment for a tear
are rough
caused by the initial
opening
If you hear the sound of a gas escaping from the life raft just quickly hunt for the hole check the sea anchor
check the painter line
after it has inflated, you should __________.
before the raft deflates line for a tear if the seas attachment for a tear
are rough
caused by the initial
opening
If you must enter the water on which there is an oil fire, you protect your lifejacket by enter the water on the keep both hands in front
should __________.
holding it above your
of your face to break the
windward side of the
head
water surface when
vessel
diving head first
Choice D
not panic as the relief
valves allow excess
pressure to escape
not panic as the relief
valves allow excess
pressure to escape
wear very light clothing
Wait for the person-inIf you observe any situation which presents a safety or
pollution hazard during fuel transfer operations on a MODU, charge to act.
which of the listed actions should be taken first?
Notify the ballast control Shutdown the transfer Sound the fire alarm.
operator.
operations.
907
908
find some wood for a fire get the provisions out of set the raft back out to
the raft
sea so someone may
spot it
find some wood for a fire get the provisions out of set the raft back out to
the raft
sea so someone may
spot it
hail 'Man overboard'
pass the word to the
all of the above
bridge
hail 'Man Overboard'
pass the word to the
all of the above
bridge
reduce your body heat make it more difficult to
preserve body heat
breathe
905
906
911
912
909
910
913
914
If your life raft is to leeward of a fire on the water, you should cut the line to the sea
first __________.
anchor
If your vessel has a starboard list after taking on fuel, you
to starboard
would transfer fuel __________.
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unscrewing the
turnbuckle on the back
of the cradle
paddle away from the
fire
to port
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Question
If your vessel is equipped with inflatable life rafts, how
should they be maintained?
Choice A
Have your crew check
them annually.
Choice B
They do not need any
maintenance.
Choice C
Choice D
Have them sent ashore Have them serviced by
the shipyard.
to an approved
maintenance facility.
If your vessel is to carry ten portable foam fire extinguishers, one spare extinguisher
you must maintain a supply of at least __________.
If your vessel's Certificate of Inspection requires six B-II, two Six 2 1/2 gallon soda
A-II and one B-V fire extinguisher, which of the listed
acid, two 2 1/2 gallon
combinations will provide the amount and type required?
foam, and one 40 gallon
foam
If, in a compartment or space, the gas or oxygen content is Safe for Men - Safe for
not within permissible concentration, and dangerous gases Fire
are either present, or may be produced by residues, what
would be the safety designation listed on a marine chemist's
certificate?
be careful not to
disturb the foam
blanket
land
bad weather
921
land
bad weather
922
923
915
916
917
918
919
920
924
925
77
Not Safe for Men - Safe Not Safe for Men - Not
for Fire
Safe for Fire
over-pressure
reactive pressure
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ID #
926
Question
In a compartment that has been completely flooded with
water, the greatest pressure will be exerted __________.
Choice A
along the bottom of
any bulkhead
Choice B
at the vertical center of
the bulkhead
Choice C
along the top of the
bulkhead
927
Choice D
at a point that is onethird from the bottom of
the bulkhead
on the overhead of the
compartment
the bridge
activate individual
activate the main bank
groups of CO2 bottles in all at once
a predetermined time
delay sequence
all-purpose nozzle in a
solid stream position
A rise in temperature
activating a heat
detector.
3%
5%
7%
10%
928
929
930
931
932
933
934
78
automatically activate
the main bank if an
abnormal heat rise is
detected
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ID #
935
Question
In accordance with Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), what 1
quantity of B-II extinguishers would be required in an oil fired
boiler space on a 25,000 gross ton cargo vessel in which no
sand, soda impregnated sawdust, or other approved dry
materials are provided?
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
should be stowed in
engineering spaces in
lieu of approved life
preservers because they
are less bulky and
permit free movement in
confined spaces
may be used as a
substitute for approved
life preservers during
routine drills, but never
during an emergency
should be stowed in
engineering spaces in
lieu of approved life
preservers because they
are less bulky and
permit free movement in
confined spaces
may be used as a
substitute for approved
life preservers during
routine drills, but never
during an emergency
940
In addition to the lifejackets stowed in places that are readily the mess room
accessible, lifejackets must also be stowed at ___________.
939
936
937
938
941
942
Weigh the powder in the Discharge small amount Check the hose and
canister.
to see that it works.
nozzle for clogs.
applying direct
pressure
79
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943
944
945
946
947
948
949
950
951
952
Question
In all but the most severe cases, bleeding from a wound
should be controlled by __________.
Choice A
applying a tourniquet
Choice B
cooling the wound with
ice
Application of CPR
955
Choice D
applying direct
pressure to the wound
using a soft wooden
plug
stiffener
cradle
strong back
butt piece
There is no equipment
provided
No equipment is
provided.
Several various-sized
sealing clips.
II
III
Self-adhesive
rubberized canvas
patches
Self-adhesive
rubberized canvas
patches.
station someone at the
fixed CO2 release
controls
I and III
I. radiation
II. convection
III. Conduction
953
954
Choice C
submerging the wound
in lukewarm water
80
taking measures to
prevent the spread of
fire from the involved
compartment to an
adjacent compartment
ID #
956
Question
In managing a situation involving multiple injuries, the
rescuer must be able to __________.
Choice A
provide the necessary
medication
957
Choice B
rapidly evaluate the
seriousness of
obvious injuries
the cage must be free
of rubbish or the ball
may not seat properly
Choice C
Choice D
accurately diagnose the prescribe treatment for
ailment or injury
the victim
there is an automatic
ball check located in a
siphon tube
gas free
inerted
full of cargo
959
960
In order to find out which life raft you are assigned, you
should look on the __________.
In order to find out which lifeboat you are assigned, you
should look at the __________.
In order to find out which lifeboat you are assigned, you
should look at the __________.
In order to initiate CPR on a drowning victim, __________.
958
961
962
963
964
start chest
drain water from the
compressions before the lungs before ventilating
victim is removed from
the water
In order to produce a high velocity water fog using an allpurpose nozzle, you must __________.
967
968
81
Ship's Articles
Ship's Articles
ship's articles
muster list or station
bill
begin mouth-to-mouth do not tilt the head back
since it may cause
ventilations
vomiting
965
966
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969
970
971
972
973
974
975
976
977
978
979
980
Question
Choice A
In order to retrieve an inflatable life raft and place it on deck, lifelines
you should heave on the __________.
Choice B
righting strap
Choice C
sea anchor
Choice D
towing bridle
prevent progressive
rapid flooding
circulating it through an
oil and water separator
discharging it into a
slop barge or holding
tank
Applying artificial
Keeping the patient
respiration and massage warm and comfortable
In reviving a person who has been overcome by gas fumes, Giving stimulants
what would you AVOID doing?
In reviving a person who has been overcome by gas fumes, Giving stimulants
which of the following treatments would you AVOID using?
assist in reducing
vessel rolling
center of gravity
In the absence of external forces, adding weight to one side heel until the angle of loll list until the center of
of a floating vessel, will cause the vessel to __________.
is reached
buoyancy is aligned
vertically with the
center of gravity
amidships
center of flotation
the Department of
Energy
Officer-in-Charge,
Marine Inspection
metacenter
82
The owner
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Choice A
Machinery space
Choice B
Paint locker
Choice C
Cargo hold
Choice D
All of the above
ventilation
radiation
convection
conduction
982
Question
In the event of a fire, automatic activation of a fixed CO2
extinguishing system can result in which of the following
areas?
In the event of a fire, the doors to a stair tower must be
closed to prevent the spread of fire by __________.
In the event of a fire, the doors to a stair tower must be
closed to prevent the spread of fire by____________.
convection
conduction
radiation
ventilation
983
984
stack switch
thermostat
pyrostat
981
985
sick or injured
wet
awake
986
sick or injured
wet
awake
987
12
15
17
18
12
15
21
10
11
12
16
horizontal; vertical
vertical; combination
combination;
horizontal
cross-flow; horizontal
17
19
23
Item #2
Item #4
Item #22
Item #23
988
989
990
991
992
993
994
995
996
997
83
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998
999
1000
1001
Question
In the illustration, the sea anchor is shown as item number
__________.
In the illustration, the sea painter is item number
__________.
In the illustration, which item correctly identifies the ballast
bags?
In the Oil Record Book, a comprehensive list of operational
items are grouped into operational sections. Each section
is codified by a/an __________.
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
13
15
18
12
16
18
Item #2
Item #12
Item #13
Item #22
number
abbreviation
letter
disfigurement
infection
pain
asphyxia
1002
Paint locker
1003
At a range of 15 feet
As a cooling agent
1004
1005
1006
1007
1008
1009
1010
1011
1012
1013
1014
Increasing the free surface of a confined liquid has the effect uncorrected 'KG'
of raising the __________.
Inert gas systems fitted on tank vessels must be fitted with 4% by volume
an alarm to give an audible and visual warning when the
oxygen content of the inert gas exceeds __________.
metacenter
metacentric height
12% by volume
16% by volume
a pistol
a towing connection
a portable radio
canned milk
a pistol
a towing connection
a portable radio
canned milk
a portable radio
an oil lantern
canned milk
a towing bridle
a portable radio
an oil lantern
canned milk
a towing bridle
jackknife
towing connection
lifeline
jackknife
towing connection
lifeline
six months
twelve months
eighteen months
twenty-four months
15 months
17 months
18 months
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Choice C
referring to the Muster
List ("Station Bill")
Choice D
referring to the shipping
articles
when GZ is zero
1017
Choice A
Choice B
examining the certificate examining the
of inspection
nameplate on the
transom
Initial stability refers to the vessel's stability __________.
when loaded with
at small angles of
minimum deck load
inclination
Inspection of a Halon fire extinguisher involves checking the each sight glass
weighing of the
hose, handle, nozzle, and __________.
extinguisher
1018
weighing of the
extinguisher
1019
International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Certificates are 100 gross registered
required for each U.S. oil tanker at or above __________. tons
will splinter
1020
1015
1016
Question
Information on the specification of a rescue boat can be
found by __________.
It is important to test lifeboat davit limit switches on a regular damage to the winch
basis to prevent _________.
motor
1021
1022
1023
1024
1025
1026
1027
1028
1029
1030
It is necessary to cool the bulkheads and decks surrounding cool the metal below its
a compartment where there is a fire in order to __________. ignition temperature
Keeping the draft of a MODU at, or below the load line mark, reserve ballast
insures the unit will have adequate __________.
reserve buoyancy
vessel's name
maximum weight
allowed
shape
shallow draft
the forepeak
the afterpeak
the forepeak
the afterpeak
survival craft
mess rooms
the forepeaks
readily accessible
spaces
readily accessible
spaces
readily accessible
spaces
readily accessible
spaces
locked watertight
containers
locked watertight
containers
locked watertight
containers
locked watertight
containers
85
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Choice A
locked up
1031
Question
Lifesaving equipment shall be stowed so that it will be
__________.
Choice B
readily accessible for
use
Choice C
inaccessible to
passengers
Choice D
on the topmost deck of
the vessel at all times
locked up
1032
inaccessible to
passengers
1033
1034
1035
1036
1037
Lines passed around the falls to hold the boat into the
vessel while boarding passengers are called __________.
1038
1039
1040
1041
1042
1043
mooring tension
riser tension
designated locations
hazardous locations
classified locations
change in list
1044
1045
change in trim
86
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1046
1047
1048
1049
1050
1051
1052
1053
1054
1055
1056
1057
Question
Choice A
Main wooden shoring for use in damage control, is usually
2" x 2"
less than 10 feet long and has a nominal cross-section
dimension of ______.
Manufacturers of self contained breathing apparatus use
Size "Small" is green.
color coded face pieces to indicate different sizes. Which of
the following statements is true concerning the colors of
SCBA face pieces?
Many uninspected motor vessels require load lines. For the an officer of the Coast
purpose of the Load Line Regulations, the term 'surveyor'
Guard designated by the
means __________.
Commandant to
command all Coast
Guard activities within
his district
2" x 4"
Choice B
Choice C
4" x 4"
Choice D
2" x 6"
combination
multi-material
toxin
toxic
explosive
unstable
mechanically mixing
and agitating foam
chemical, water, and
air
maintain a logbook on
Form CG-706
foam
a chemical reaction of
foam components and
air
not be required to
maintain a logbook
marine plywood
maintain an unofficial
logbook
steel
unbalanced rudders
balanced rudders
87
straight rudders
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1058
1059
1060
1061
Question
Choice A
Choice B
No outlet on a fire hydrant may point above the horizontal, in avoid kinking the hose avoid personal injury
order to __________.
during connection
No person may discharge garbage from a vessel located
1850 feet
1650 feet
near a fixed or floating platform engaged in oil exploration at
a distance of less than __________.
No person may serve as the person-in-charge of both the
vessel and the facility during oil transfer operation unless
__________.
1065
1066
1067
No vessel may use or carry an oil transfer hose larger than Metallic reinforcement A bursting pressure
three inches in diameter unless it meets certain
greater than 600 psi
requirements. Which of the following is NOT a requirement?
A working pressure
greater than 150 psi
Identification markings
72.0F
96.8F
98.6F
30.0C
96.4F
20 seconds
97.5F
40 seconds
98.6F
60 seconds
99.7F
120 seconds
20 seconds
45 seconds
90 seconds
1062
1064
1063
Choice C
Choice D
make connecting easier prevent spray on
electrical equipment
2000 feet
2500 feet
female end connected male end attached to the female end connected to female end and nozzle
fire hydrant
the nozzle
arranged to be quickly
to the fire hydrant
run out to the fire
88
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1069
1070
1071
1072
1073
1074
1075
1076
1077
1078
1079
1080
1081
Question
Choice A
Ocean vessel Ballast Water Management Regulations can 33 CFR Part 110
be found in __________.
Of the required ring life buoys for a MODU, how many must 1
be equipped with a waterlight?
Of the required ring life buoys for an OSV on ocean service, 1
how many must be equipped with a waterlight?
Choice B
33 CFR Part 151
Choice C
46 CFR Part 35
Choice D
46 CFR Part 56
bridge log
Masters log
10%
25%
40%
Master's log
weighing the
extinguisher
month
discharging a small
amount of CO2
crew change
II
III
IV
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1082
1083
1084
1085
1086
Question
On a MODU, a fixed carbon dioxide fire extinguishing or
other approved system, must be installed __________.
Choice A
where oil or chemical
drums are stored
Choice B
in a space with an oil
fired boiler
Choice C
in paint lockers
Choice D
in all of the above
locations
six months
twelve months
eighteen months
II and III
I and II
I only
shale shaker
all-purpose units
semi-portable units
fixed systems
steam generated
semi-portable units
located in close
proximity to the main
control station
Overspeed trip.
marked 'SELFCONTAINED
BREATHING
APPARATUS'
Water injector.
quarterly
To replace a damaged
life preserver.
maintained onboard
for not less than 3
years
1094
bailer
bilge pump
painter
1095
1087
1088
1089
1090
1091
1092
1093
90
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1096
1097
1098
1099
1100
1101
1102
1103
1104
1105
1106
1107
1108
1109
Question
On a tank vessel, which of the following substances would
be burning in a class "B" fire?
On a tanker vessel, what is the required combined capacity
of the inert gas generating system as compared to the total
capacity of all the cargo pumps which can be operated
simultaneously?
Choice A
Oil
Wood
Choice B
Rags
Choice C
Choice D
Electrical wiring
50%
75%
100%
125%
On a tanker, the most likely location for a liquid cargo fire to in the midships house
occur would be __________.
On a vessel with lifeboats on both sides, the No. 2 lifeboat
forward of lifeboat No. 4
would be located __________.
on the starboard side
At no time.
33 CFR 151
18 CFR 201
46 CFR 41
91
46 CFR 162
10 persons
a dedicated crew
good equipment
good communication
a dedicated crew
good equipment
good communication
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1110
1111
Question
Once the daily ration of drinking water in a survival situation
has been established, the drinking routine should include
__________.
One advantage of a cartridge-operated dry chemical fire
extinguisher, over that of a stored pressure dry chemical
extinguisher is the former __________.
Choice A
Choice B
small sips at regular
a complete daily ration
intervals during the day. at one time during the
day.
has a longer operating
can be easily
recharged aboard ship time
Choice C
one-third the daily
ration three times
during the day.
can be discharged
further from the fire
Choice D
small sips only after
sunset.
is lighter in weight
1112
One consideration for determining the safest maximum rate type of fuel transfer
at which bunker fuel may be received is by the __________. pump
number of tanks to be
filled
1113
1114
Hydrogen
Carbon dioxide
Carbon monoxide
Ammonia
1117
1118
stream the sea anchor open the pressure relief drink at least one can of
valve
water
1119
take anti-seasickness
pill
1120
1121
1115
1116
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1122
1123
Question
Choice A
One of the limitations of foam as a fire extinguishing agent is cannot be made with
that foam __________.
salt water
1126
1127
1128
1129
1130
1131
Choice D
conducts electricity
help produce
mechanical foam
One precaution to take prior to working in a freshly painted take shallow breaths of
compartment where there are an excessive amount of paint air
fumes, is to __________.
wear a breathing
keep a charged fire hose
apparatus while working handy
1132
1133
Choice C
is corrosive and a
hazard to fire fighters
1124
1125
Choice B
is heavier than oil and
sinks below it surface
a boathook
painter
whistle
Closing, tagging, or
Throwing materials
securing valves that
from high places to the
permit entrance of
deck.
steam, water, or air into
a fitting or other
equipment.
operation of the
emergency generator
93
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Question
Petroleum vapors are dangerous __________.
Choice A
only if the source of the
vapor is above its flash
point
1134
1135
1136
1137
1138
1139
1140
1141
1142
1143
1144
Choice B
only if the vapor is
between the upper and
lower explosive limit
Choice C
only if the oxygen
concentration is below
16 percent
Choice D
at all times due to their
toxicity
moderate toxicity
Physical exertion on the part of a person who has fallen into be the best thing to try if
cold water can __________.
there was no rescue in
sight
Physical exertion on the part of a person who has fallen into be the best thing to try if
cold water can __________.
there were no rescue in
sight
Physical exertion on the part of a person who has fallen into be the best thing to try if
cold water would __________.
there was no rescue in
sight
Pitching is the rising and falling motion of the bow of a ship Longitudinal
oscillating about which axis?
Plastic garbage bags containing comminuted paper and
3 miles from land
rags may only be discharged __________.
ashore
94
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1145
1146
1147
1148
1149
1150
1151
1152
1153
Question
Choice A
have the fill fitting
Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR) require a 1500
gross ton vessel (constructed before July 1, 1974) equipped altered on or before
with a fill fitting for which discharge containment is
December 31, 1986
impractical to __________.
Choice B
use a drip collar on the
fill fitting
soundings shall be
valves used during
entered in the oil record transfer shall be
book
closed
establishing the
transfer rate
vessel draft
vessel draft
vessel draft
possession of a copy
of the facility
operations manual or
vessel transfer
procedures
communications with
terminal operator
Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR) state that when a sealed or lashed
tank vessel is discharging cargo, each sea suction valve
closed
connected to the vessel's oil transfer, ballast, or cargo tank
systems must be __________.
fitted with a blank flange fitted with an anti-siphon lined up for immediate
device
use
at each biennial
inspection
at each annual
inspection
at each annual
inspection
1155
Choice C
Choice D
have a designated crew use an automatic back
member stand watch
pressure shut off
over the fill fitting
nozzle
Portable Halon extinguishers used on a class "B" fire should at the top of the flames
be directed __________.
95
ID #
1156
1157
1158
1159
1160
1161
1162
Question
Portable Halon fire extinguishers used on a MODU may be
charged with __________.
Pressure within a firemain system will vary from point to
point due to __________.
Choice A
HALON 1301 only
Choice B
HALON 22 only
Choice C
HALON 1211 only
escape of explosive
vapors
contamination from
other tanks
damage to tank
boundaries
An SCBA
An emergency escape
hood
A canister-type gas
mask.
Methane Gas
Oxygen
Prior to inserting a low velocity fog applicator into the nozzle move the handle to
shown in the illustration, you must __________.
position "B"
Choice D
HALON 1301 or 1211
boat plug
must be signed by
both the person-incharge of the pumping
and the person-incharge of receiving
1165
1166
excessive draft
1167
a continual worsening
of list or trim
1163
1164
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Question
Proper maintenance of a dry chemical fire extinguisher will
include __________.
Choice A
adding water to the
powder
Choice B
painting the CO2
cartridge red
Choice C
puncturing the CO2
cartridge
1168
Choice D
shaking the
extinguisher to loosen
the caked-up portions
of the powder
Properly stowed fire hose is either faked or rolled into a rack male and female ends
with the __________.
connected together to
prevent damage
female end available to male end attached to the nozzle end arranged to
be quickly connected to adjacent fire hydrant
be easily run out to the
the hydrant
fire
Up to 14 days
Up to 25 days
Up to 35 days
8 to 14 days
15 to 20 days
25 to 30 days
repair tape
a tube patch
1172
repair tape
a tube patch
1173
repair tape
a tube patch
1174
Quick cleaning strainers are installed in the fire main system prevent rust and foreign prevent rust and
at individual fire hydrants to __________.
matter from entering the foreign matter from
system piping
entering the hoses and
nozzles
Radiation can cause a fire to spread by __________.
transmitting the heat of a burning liquids flowing
fire through the ship's
into another space
metal
Recharging a previously used cartridge-operated dry
authorized fire
replacing the
chemical fire extinguisher is accomplished by __________. equipment servicing
propellant cartridge
personnel only
and refilling it with
powder
Records of tests and inspections of all fire extinguishing
for 1 year
for 2 years
systems onboard a cargo vessel shall be kept onboard
__________.
metacenter
metacentric height
1169
1170
1171
1175
1176
1177
1178
1179
uncorrected 'KG'
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1181
Question
Choice A
Reducing the free surfaces within a vessel, reduces the
natural roll period
__________.
Regarding the fire extinguisher shown in the illustration, the compressed air
small cylinder, labeled as #4, contains __________.
Regulations concerning the recordkeeping requirements of
shipboard garbage disposal can be found in _______.
46 CFR Part 32
46 CFR Part 56
1182
Flammable gasses
may be present.
immediately before
emergency is under
control
capsizing the MODU
An oxygen-deficient
atmosphere may be
present.
after stability is restored
boathook
whistle
1180
1183
1184
1185
1186
1187
Choice B
metacentric height
Choice C
waterplane area
nitrogen
carbon dioxide
Choice D
uncorrected height of
the center of gravity
Halon
1191
1192
1193
difference between
buoyancy in salt and
fresh waters
Centerline
Longitudinal
Transverse
Vertical
Centerline
stomach
stomach
lower intestines
inner ear
bladder
at a maximum rate of
two ounces per day
if gather during or
under no circumstance
immediately after a hard
rain
IV and V
III, IV, and V
1194
1195
98
bladder
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Choice A
pressure gage is within
the operating range
Choice B
powder is not caked
and there is a full
charge
Choice C
cartridge weight is not
less than 1/4 ounce of
weight stamped on
cartridge
Choice D
correct amount of water
is stored in the container
1196
Question
Servicing of a cartridge-operated dry chemical fire
extinguisher aboard ship would include ensuring that the
__________.
1197
Seven short blasts and one long blast of the ship's whistle
and the same signal on the general alarm bell is sounded,
this signal indicates __________.
fire or emergency
nausea
reddening of cheeks
complete obstruction
of respiratory
passages
nosebleed
increase in buoyancy
decrease in draft
reduction in trim
an oil lantern
red flares
an air horn
mildly toxic
indication of broken
bones
breathing and
heartbeat
location of burns
bleeding injuries
1204
Ships are less stable when water or fuel tanks are partially
filled because of the __________.
Signaling devices required on inflatable life rafts include
__________.
Since accumulations of hydrogen sulfide gas on a MODU
can be dangerous to personnel
personnel, it is important to know that
this gas is __________.
Since electrical burn victims have been subjected to electric
shock, the FIRST medical response is to check for
__________.
Small oil spills on deck can be kept from contaminating the
surrounding waters by __________.
1205
1206
at all times
1198
1199
1200
1201
1202
1203
1207
1208
Some Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR), only apply having undergone a
to "new ships." Under these regulations, a new ship is a
major conversion and
has been completed
ship __________.
before December 31,
1979
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1209
1210
1211
Question
Choice A
Spaces protected by a fixed CO2 system must be equipped for the first 20 seconds
with an alarm which is to sound __________.
CO2 is being released
into the space
Span gas is used aboard liquefied natural gas carriers to
__________.
Special transportation hazards of bulk LPG include
__________.
Spontaneous combustion can occur in __________.
water dripping on a
running electric motor
1212
1213
1214
1215
1216
1217
1218
1219
1220
1221
1222
1223
Choice B
Choice C
for at least 20 seconds during the entire period
prior to release of CO2 that CO2 is being
released
Choice D
if all doors and
ventilation are not
secured
detect leaks in cargo
piping
all of the above
overloaded electrical
circuits
rags soaked in linseed overloaded electrical
circuits
oil
keel
geometric center of the
water plane area
aft perpendicular
center of buoyancy
y
y
keel
center of flotation
bow
stern
keel
boot topping
capsize
run smoother
run faster
sink
'GM'
'GMT'
'KGT'
'KMT'
2 times
3 times
4 times
5 times
100
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Question
Surface burns should first be treated by __________.
1224
1225
1226
1227
1228
1229
1230
1231
1232
1233
Choice A
Choice B
washing the area with a flooding, bathing, or
warm soap and water
immersing the area in
solution
cool water
Choice D
leaving them exposed to
the atmosphere
Survival practice in the MODU mooring system is to slack off deballast the unit to
the tensions on the leeward side and __________.
transit draft
centerline
angle of inclination
displacement
amidships
forward perpendicular
baseline
leverage center
centerline
prevent flammable
vapors from entering the
tank
the detector sensor is
sampling a space where
the cargo vapor
concentration is 30
percent by volume
allow dissipation of
heat from open flame
1235
1236
Tankers that are in service carrying "sour crudes" are faced additional time for tank
with additional problems for their safe operation. One such cleaning.
problem is called "polyphoric oxidation" and results in
________.
1234
Choice C
covering the area with
talcum power and
bandaging tightly
101
contain flammable
vapors within the tank
a second scrubber,
known as an alkaline
scrubber, to be added in
series to the "normal"
scrubber.
elevated temperature
a positive
displacement pump
a flammable vapor
concentration exists at
the sample point, but it
is too lean to burn
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The "flammable limits" of an atmosphere are the
__________.
Choice B
upper and lower
percentage of vapor
concentrations in an
atmosphere which will
burn if an ignition
source is present
Choice C
upper and lower
pressures between
which an atmosphere
will not burn
Choice D
two temperatures
between which an
atmosphere will burn if
an ignition source is
present
The "oil transfer procedures", required by the Coast Guard any special
Oil Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR), must include procedures inherent to
__________.
that particular vessel
for topping off tanks
a continuous ringing of
the general alarm bells
for at least 10 seconds
A continuous ringing of
the general alarm, and
sounding of the ships
whistle
a continuous sounding
more than 6 short
blasts and 1 long blast of the ships whistle
of the ships whistle
and the same on the
general alarm bells
6 short blasts and 1 long more than 6 short blasts more than 6 short
1 long blast of at least
blast
blasts and 1 long blast 10 seconds
1237
1238
1239
1240
1241
1242
1243
1244
1245
1246
1247
1248
1249
Choice A
two temperatures
between which an
atmosphere will selfignite
The abbreviation 'GM' is used to represent the __________. height of the metacenter righting arm
righting moment
metacentric height
permanent
extinguishment
regardless of the
reignition sources
The air cylinder bottles in the survival craft should be refilled oxygen
nitrogen
with __________.
The air regeneration canister on a survival craft is designed assist in cold starting the fill the accumulator
to __________.
engine
bottles
compressed air
three hours
four hours
permanent
extinguishment
regardless of the
reignition sources
its excellent cooling
ability
one hour
two hours
102
cold water
temperatures
cold water
temperatures
cold water
temperatures
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Choice A
The airborne concentrations of substances (such as
exposure limits
hydrogen sulfide) under which nearly all workers may be
repeatedly exposed without adverse effects are called
__________.
The airflow depicted in figure 1 of the illustration is an
Horizontal.
example of which type of ventilation?
The all-purpose, or combination nozzle is capable by itself of only
producing a solid stream of water __________.
Choice B
concentration limits
Choice C
threshold limit values
Choice D
substance limit values
Vertical.
Parallel.
Combination.
1254
internal inspection
1255
Minerals Management
Service
yaw
Department of Energy
Corps of Engineers
heel
loll
The concentration of
flammable gas in the
compartment is less
than 10% of the lower
flammable limit.
Officer-in-Charge,
Marine Inspection
Area Commander
mean draft
hydraulic system
pneumatic system
1250
1251
1252
1253
1256
1257
1258
1259
1260
1261
1262
1263
1264
trim
mechanical foam nozzle mechanical foam pick up high velocity fog tip
tube
carbon dioxide
water in a solid stream foam
alarms and monitoring
devices
103
the toolpusher
chemical foam
applicator
dry chemical
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1265
Question
Choice A
The best means of combating an oil fire on the water surface a fixed CO2 system
near a vessel tied to the pier, is to use __________.
1266
Choice B
solid water streams
directly into the fire
Choice C
Choice D
dry chemical around the foam directed against
fire
the vessel's side
smother the fire with
CO2
1268
The best way to combat an engine room bilge fire is through dry chemical
the use of a __________.
extinguisher and solid
stream water
The best way to effectively use a dry chemical type fire
discharge a stream
extinguisher in fighting a fire, is to __________.
horizontally and allow it
to flow down evenly on
all burning surfaces
1269
the accumulation of
explosive gases
300 lbs
1267
1270
1271
1272
1273
1274
1275
1276
discharge a stream at
the base of the fire,
starting at the near
edge, and use side-toside sweeping motions
a breathing bag
containing excessive
pressure
be put up after everyone
go into place as the
is aboard
raft is inflated
be put up after everyone
go into place as the
is aboard
raft is inflated
examining the Certificate examining the plate on
of Inspection
the outside of the
container
400 pounds
300 pounds
104
use concentrated
amounts in small
locations and put the fire
out in sections
500 lbs
the regulator in an
emergency
1000 lbs
1500 lbs
oxygen to the
atmosphere
the regenerator in an
emergency
500 pounds
600 pounds
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Question
The carbon dioxide cylinders of a fixed fire extinguishing
system may be located inside the protected space if the
quantity of CO2 required to protect that space is not more
than __________.
Choice A
100 pounds
Choice B
300 pounds
Choice C
600 pounds
Choice D
900 pounds
50 pounds
75 pounds
100 pounds
300 pounds
center of flotation
metacentric height
center of buoyancy
center of gravity
1280
automatically control
the speed of lowering
by gravity
sodium chloride
1281
JP4 cargo
gasoline cargo
kerosene cargo
class A
class B
class C
1285
remote ventilation
shutdowns
1286
cooler
scrubber
purifier
Rate-of-rise
1277
1278
1279
1282
1283
1284
1287
1288
The component in an inert gas system used for cleaning the filter
gas of solid and sulphur combustion products, while
simultaneously cooling the inert gas, is called the
__________.
The component shown in the illustration would be installed Fixed temperature
in which of the following types of fire detection systems?
105
terminal supervisor,
supervisor
person-in-charge
person
in charge of
Master of the vessel and the oil transfer
the Coast Guard
operations on the
vessel and the personin-charge of the oil
transfer operations at
the facility
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Question
The correct method for connecting a grounding or bonding
cable is to __________.
Choice A
open switch, connect
ground cable, close
switch, and connect
cargo hose
Choice B
connect ground cable,
open switch, and
connect cargo hose
Choice C
close switch, connect
cargo hose, open
switch, and connect
ground cable
Choice D
connect ground cable,
connect cargo hose,
open switch, and then
close switch
suicide nozzle
fog applicator
combination nozzle
1289
1290
1291
1292
1293
1294
The designation "Not safe for men - Not safe for fire" means the gas or oxygen
dangerous gases are
__________.
concentrations within a present
compartment is not
within permissible limits
mattress fires
1295
1296
fires in an ullage
opening
heel
trim
flotation
heel
trim
flotation
change of trim
angle of trim
change of draft
1301
squat
trim
flotation
1302
The difference between the starboard and port drafts due to list
wind or seas is called __________.
heel
trim
flotation
1303
1297
1298
1299
1300
106
fires in an electronics
console
chemical foam
applicator in the allpurpose nozzle
mechanical foam
nozzle
prevent foreign matter provide high velocity fog produce mechanical
patterns
foam
from clogging hoses
and nozzles
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1304
1305
1306
Question
Choice A
Choice B
The discharge side of every fire pump must be provided with gate valve
pressure gage
a __________.
The distance between the bottom of the hull and the
tonnage
reserve buoyancy
waterline is called __________.
The document certifying the correctness of the load line
Certificate of Inspection Load Line Certificate
marks on a MODU is called the __________.
The effects of free surface on initial stability depend upon
the surface area dimensions of the free liquids and the
__________.
The emergency shutdown requirements of Pollution
Prevention Regulations (33 CFR Part 155) apply to
__________.
The empty weight of a '100 pound' (45.4 kg) cylinder in a
fixed CO2 system is 130 pounds (58.9 kg). What is the
minimum acceptable total weight of the cylinder before
recharging is required?
Choice C
check valve
strainer
Choice D
draft
freeboard
Certificate of
Documentation
SOLAS Certificate
condensate pumps
volume of
displacement of the
MODU
air compressors
200 lbs
210 lbs
220 lbs
230 lbs
44 lbs
49 lbs
54 lbs
59 lbs
1311
53 miles
100 miles
200 miles
300 miles
1312
center of buoyancy
center of flotation
center of gravity
oxygen present to
support combustion
oxygen present to
support combustion
1307
1308
1309
1310
1313
1314
1315
1316
flammable vapor by
volume in air
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vapor concentration at
vapor/air mixture is not
the sample point is 0.7% within the flammable
range
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The explosive range of methane is 5% to 15% by volume in
air. This means a vapor/air mixture of __________.
Choice A
3 percent methane by
volume is too rich to
burn
Choice B
20 percent methane by
volume is too lean to
burn
Choice C
10 percent methane by
volume is too rich to
burn
0% to 1% by volume
1% to 6% by volume
6% to 12% by volume
1321
Choice D
5 percent methane by
volume will give a
reading of 100 percent
L.E.L. on a
combustible gas
indicator
12% to 20% by volume
1322
23
1323
vertical weight
distribution
vertical weight
distribution
U.S. Coast Guard
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1318
1319
1320
1324
1325
1326
1327
1328
1329
SOLAS Safety
Construction Certificate
SOLAS Safety
Construction Certificate
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1333
Question
The fire extinguisher shown in the illustration requires the
use of the puncture lever indicated by piece number
__________.
The fire extinguisher shown in the illustration should be
filled with __________.
The fire extinguisher shown in the illustration will be charged
with __________.
The fire extinguishing action of CO2 comes mostly from
__________.
1334
1330
1331
1332
1338
1339
1340
1341
1342
Choice C
Choice D
light water
foam
dry chemical
Halon 1301
light water
chemical foam
carbon dioxide
dry chemical
cooling
a blanket of bubbles
formed on the surface of
the fire
educting air through "D"
and mixing it with water
in chamber "E"
smothering
cooling
educting mechanical
foam through "D" and
mixing it with water
and air in chamber "E"
light water
chemical foam
dry chemical
carbon dioxide
'suicide' nozzle
all-purpose nozzle
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1337
Choice B
3
1336
Choice A
1
1343
mechanical foam
nozzle
45 upward
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vertically upward
90 upward
fog applicator
mechanical foam
nozzle
the lifeline, if used by
the boots and gloves
that are made of rubber personnel entering a
compartment which
or electrically nonmight be deficient of
conductive material, if
used when repairing
oxygen
electrical equipment
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1345
1346
1347
1348
1349
1350
1351
1352
Question
Choice A
The FIRST action in the treatment of a person suspected of move him to a cool
having airway burns is to __________.
location
The FIRST course of action in fighting a fire in a cargo or
fuel oil tank is to __________.
Choice B
confirm and maintain
an open airway
Choice C
apply cool damp
dressing to his neck
Choice D
have him drink cool
liquids
The flammable limits of Benzene are 1.4% to 8% by volume The meter will deflect to The meter will deflect
in air. If a combustible gas indicator is used to sample a
the 70% explosive
to the 50% explosive
tank that contains a Benzene vapor/air mixture of 0.7%
position.
position.
Benzene vapor by volume in air, which of the listed
indications will be observed on the meter?
0.98%
1.26%
7.20%
0.35%
2.65%
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1353
Question
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
The flammable limits of kerosene is 0.7% to 6.0% by volume insufficient oxygen exists the atmosphere contains the sample is below
in air. If a tank having contained kerosene is tested with the in the space to support 50% kerosene vapor by the lower explosive
combustible gas indicator, shown in the illustration, and a
life
volume in air
limit
reading of 50% is obtained, this means __________.
Choice D
the sample contains
approximately 3.0%
kerosene vapor by
volume
2.5% by volume
7.5% by volume
50.0% by volume
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carbon monoxide
oxygen
carbon dioxide
1356
1357
displacement of the
MODU
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1358
1359
1360
1361
1362
1363
1364
1365
remove sulfur
compounds from the
gases
have the victim exercise stay away from electrical keep the victim warm
The fundamental treatment for preventing traumatic shock
following an accident is to __________.
to increase circulation
equipment
and dry while lying
down
The galley on your cargo vessel has an area of 2,900
One B-I extinguisher
One B-II extinguisher
One B-II and One C-II
square feet. According to 46 CFR Part 95, what will fulfill the
extinguisher
requirements for fire protection?
The general signs and symptoms of a patient suffering from cold and clammy skin
Shock are _______.
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increased state of
confusion
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Choice A
The greatest danger in cold temperatures, when at sea in an asphyxiation due to
inflatable life raft is __________.
keeping the canopy
closed
The greatest danger in cold temperatures, when at sea in an asphyxiation due to
inflatable life raft is __________.
keeping the canopy
closed
The hand brake of a lifeboat winch is __________.
manually disengaged
when hoisting a boat
Choice B
hypothermia caused
by the cold
temperature
hypothermia caused
by the cold
temperature
applied by dropping
the counterweighted
lever
Choice C
Choice D
collapsing of the raft due starvation
to the cold temperature
controlled by the
centrifugal brake
mechanism
automatically engaged if
lowering speed is
excessive
Needle
Lubber's line
Gimbals
radiation
convection
absorption
radiation
convection
advection
The high velocity fog tip used with the all-purpose firefighting stowed separately in a
nozzle should always be __________.
clip or rack at each fire
station
painted red to be
identified as emergency
equipment
vapor pressure
tolerance point
righting arm
metacentric height
metacentric radius
yaw
sway
heave
surge
yaw
sway
surge
heave
1377
1378
1379
above 32 degrees
North and below 32
degrees South
above 32 degrees
North and below 32
degrees South
height of the center of
gravity above the keel
1366
1367
1368
1369
1370
1371
1372
1373
1374
1375
1376
conduction
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The important stability parameter 'KG' is defined as the
__________.
Choice A
metacentric height
1383
1384
1380
1381
1382
1385
1386
1387
Choice D
height of the center of
gravity above the keel
ship's displacement in
seawater
Choice B
Choice C
height of the metacenter height of the center of
above the keel
buoyancy above the
keel
position of the ship's position of the ship's
center of buoyancy
center of gravity
automatically as the
life raft inflates
accomplished by an
authorized servicing
representative
lease operator
Minerals Management
Service
Coast Guard
person-in-charge of the
unit
lease operator
Minerals Management
Service
Minerals Management
Service
Coast Guard
person-in-charge of the
unit
person-in-charge of the
unit
lease operator
Coast Guard
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1389
1390
1391
1392
1393
1394
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ID #
1396
Question
The knife edges and gaskets of watertight doors should be
__________.
The knife on an inflatable life raft will always be located
__________.
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1395
1398
1399
1400
1401
1402
1403
1404
1405
1406
1407
1408
1409
Choice A
clean and uncoated
Choice B
Choice C
lightly coated with tallow coated with petroleum
jelly
in one of the equipment in a special pocket on on a cord hanging from
the canopy
bags
the exterior of the
canopy
welding brackets across chipping out and slot
drilling a hole at each
both ends of the crack
welding the entire crack end of the crack
Choice D
painted to prevent
weathering
in a pocket on the first
aid kit
100 ppm
200 ppm
400 ppm
700 ppm
corrosion resistant
flash point
toxic point
fire point
is located on the
compass card
a relative bearing taken
with an azimuth circle
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when it is no longer
serviceable
as indicated by the
expiration date
automatically when the
raft is inflated
all of the above
easier it is to extinguish
harder it is to
extinguish
attached to the nozzle
stored in the rack
when not in actual use by the chain
easier it is to control
left in place in the allpurpose nozzle
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The MAIN objection to the use of a dry chemical fire
extinguisher on an electrical fire is that the __________.
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1411
1412
1413
1414
1415
1416
1417
1418
1419
1420
1421
Choice A
extinguishing action is
not as good as with
soda acid
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
powder conducts
dry chemical leaves a extinguisher will need to
electricity back to the fire powder residue which be recharged
fighter
may render electrical
equipment inoperative
The master or person in charge of a MODU must record the on the Certificate of
date of each test of emergency lighting systems, power
Inspection
systems, the condition of each and the performance of the
equipment __________.
it creates a hazard to
the vessel
it will last longer than 24 it will last longer than 48 it occurs in international
hours
hours
waters
The material or substance involved in a class "B" fire can be diesel oil
burning __________.
The maximum concentration of hydrogen sulfide to which
10 ppm
workers may be regularly exposed without adverse effects is
__________.
The maximum draft to which a mobile offshore drilling unit
mean draft
may be safely loaded is called __________.
The maximum draft to which a MODU can legally be
submerged is indicated by the __________.
The midships house of your ship is constructed with an
interior stair tower from the main deck to the bridge.
According to 46 CFR Part 92.07, under which of the
circumstances listed may the doors from each deck to the
stair tower be kept open when underway?
in the Operations
Manual
magnesium
electrical insulation
20 ppm
40 ppm
80 ppm
calculated draft
deep draft
Tonnage mark
300 psi
400 psi
600 psi
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500 psi
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The minimum number of bolts necessary for a standard
ANSI oil transfer hose temporary flange coupling (eight bolt
hole flange) is __________.
Choice A
two bolts
Choice B
four bolts
Choice C
six bolts
Choice D
eight bolts
1423
1424
carbon dioxide
flue gas
1425
The most common and widely used cooling agent used for
fighting fires on merchant vessels is _______.
flue gas
water
steam smothering
booms
skimmers
chemical dispersants
1427
1428
The most critical part of the bunkering operations, which can hose joints are made up tanks are being topped system is being lined up pumping operation is
result in an oil spill, is when the __________.
first started
off
1429
blanketing and
smothering
using non-conducting
extinguishers
running or jumping to
increase circulation
running or jumping to
create heat
1435
raising body
temperature rapidly by
placing hands and feet
in hot water
lying in the sun
running or jumping to
create heat
1436
mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation
1422
1426
1430
1431
1432
1433
1434
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steam smothering
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The most effective way of applying carbon dioxide from a
portable extinguisher to a fire is by __________.
Choice A
forming a cloud cover
over the flames
Choice B
discharging the carbon
dioxide to the top of the
flame
1438
1439
loading and
discharging
1437
1440
1441
1442
1443
1444
1445
1446
1447
1448
Choice C
directing the carbon
dioxide at the base of
the flame in a slow
sweeping motion
Choice D
bouncing the discharge
off an adjacent bulkhead
just above the burning
surface
due to collisions
loading and
discharging
non-conducting
flame resistant
easily removable
wet
ability to suppress
rekindling
nonconducting
property
lack of fumes
assist in sleeping
reduce appetite by
decreasing nausea
prevent impaired
judgment due to motioninduced deliriousness
assist in sleeping
reduce appetite by
decreasing nausea
prevent impaired
judgment due to motioninduced deliriousness
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The most important thing to remember when launching an
inflatable life raft by hand is to __________.
Choice A
open the CO2 inflation
valve
Choice C
ensure that the
operating cord is
secured to the vessel
Choice D
inflate the raft on the
vessel, then lower it over
the side
1451
The most likely location for a liquid cargo fire to occur on a in the midships house
at the main deck
tanker would be __________.
manifold
The most likely place for a fire to start through the process of an electrical switchboard the pressure tanks
spontaneous combustion is in __________.
The most practical method of extinguishing a class "A" fire,
involving burning dunnage, is to use __________.
water
1452
1449
1450
chemical foam
Choice B
open the raft container
irregular breathing
unconscious condition
1456
irregular breathing
unconscious condition
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1454
1455
1458
1459
1460
1461
1462
1463
1464
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work schedule
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1466
Question
Choice A
Choice B
The objective of shoring the damaged area of a MODU is to force the warped,
support and hold the
__________.
bulged, or deformed
area in the damaged
sections back into place position
1471
1472
1473
1474
1475
1476
1477
1478
1468
1470
Choice D
make a watertight seal
at the damaged area
1467
1469
Choice C
withstand subsequent
additional damage
self-contained
approved explosion
proof
6 fathoms
50 feet
100 feet
300 feet
lifeline
painter
drogue
marker
Chief Engineer
Master
36 feet
Cargo Engineer
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100 feet
300 feet
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1480
1481
1482
1483
1484
1485
1486
1487
1488
1489
1490
1491
Question
Choice A
The painter on a rigid life raft must have a length sufficient to 5 meters (16 feet)
reach the highest waterline plus an additional __________.
Choice B
10 meters (31 feet)
Choice C
15 meters (50 feet)
Choice D
20 meters (66 feet)
safety valve
relief valve
rupture disc
control head
master, or person-incharge
three months
chief engineer, or
engineer-in-charge if
no chief engineer is
required
six months
senior mechanic, or
mechanic on duty if no
senior mechanic
designated
twelve months
senior electrician, or
electrician on duty if no
senior electrician
designated
twenty-four months
month
two months
three months
six months
month
two months
three months
six months
specific
p
gravity
g
y
viscosity
flotation point
vapor gravity
vapor level
vapor density
a difference in water
pressure
Chemical foam
Mechanical foam
mechanical foam
light water
120
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1493
1494
1495
1496
1497
1498
Question
The Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR) require that
no person may transfer oil to or from a vessel unless
__________.
The Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR) require that
all oil spills in United States waters be reported immediately
to the __________.
The Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR) requires an
emergency means of stopping the flow of oil during oil
transfer operations. That emergency means may be a/an
__________.
The Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR) requires an
emergency means of stopping the flow of oil during oil
transfer operations. The emergency means must be
operable from the __________.
Choice A
bonding cables are
installed on all tanks
Choice B
flange couplings are
properly bolted
Corps of Engineers
emergency pump
control on the cargo
deck
engine room
emergency operating
station of the person-incharge
The Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR) requires that all necessary
no person may transfer oil to or from a vessel unless
components of the
__________.
transfer system are
lined up before the
transfer begins
The Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR) state that a machinery log
person may not transfer oil or hazardous materials to or from
a vessel unless each person-in-charge has signed the
__________.
The Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR) state that a
ship's oily bilge slops may be pumped in port only if the
__________.
Choice C
Choice D
scuppers and drains are an oil containment boom
unplugged
is ready for immediate
use
state pollution board
U.S. Coast Guard
Declaration of
Inspection
discharge is led to a
reception facility
1499
The powder in a dry chemical fire extinguisher __________. is always ready for use
and requires no
attention
CO2
dry chemical
water
foam
1500
1501
applying pressure on a
pressure point
applying a tourniquet
above the wound
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1503
1504
1505
1506
1507
1508
1509
1510
1511
1512
1513
Question
The pressure gages on the air cylinder and the regulator
should be checked and compared before putting on a
positive pressure type self-contained breathing apparatus.
Which of the following is the maximum acceptable
differential readings permitted to exist between the two
gages?
Choice A
Choice C
1000 PSI
Choice D
2000 PSI
preventing convulsions
and muscle spasms
caused by the injury
preventing convulsions
and muscle spasms
caused by pain
The primary function of a "flue gas type" inert gas system is produce 100% oxygen
to _________.
free gas
20 PSI
Choice B
200 PSI
supply conditioned
gas with reduced
oxygen content
The primary function of an automatic sprinkler system is to instantaneously
p
of the
limit the spread
__________.
extinguish the fire which fire and control the
triggered it
amount of heat
produced
The principal effect of liquid free surface is dependent upon height of liquid in the
amount of liquid in the
the volume of displacement of the vessel and the
tank
tank
__________.
The principle personnel hazard unique to Halon fire
Halon is lighter than air it will produce skin
extinguishers is that _________.
irritation
bracing
battening
chemical ignition
spontaneous
combustion
chemical combustion
radiation ignition
tea
coffee
Ammonia inhalant
vigorous shaking
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ammonia inhalant
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1515
1516
1517
Question
Choice A
The purpose for the bag or box on top of some survival craft right it in case of
is to __________.
capsize
The purpose of piece #3 on the fire extinguisher shown in
carry the extinguisher
the illustration, is to __________.
The purpose of the a vessels "inclining experiment" is to
__________.
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1519
1520
1521
1524
1525
Choice C
act as a sail in case of a
power loss
indicate the state of
charge of the
extinguisher
verify the hydrostatic
data
Choice D
steady the craft in heavy
seas
hang the extinguisher on
a bulkhead
act as stabilizers by
filling with sea water
as soon as raft is
inflated and in an
upright position
the position of the center
of buoyancy
lightweight and
lightweight center of
gravity location
The purpose of the wire stretched between the lifeboat davit keep the movement of
heads is to __________.
the davits at the same
speed
GM
KM
Deck load
Maximum allowed KG
approximately 1% for
each 25F (13.9C)
temperature rise
calculated in British
Thermal Units
measured by weight
conductivity
viscosity
volume
specific gravity
concentration of
flammable gas in a
compartment
1522
1523
Choice B
increase area for radar
detection
initiate the
pressurization of the
extinguisher
determine the location of determine the position
the metacenter
of the lightship center
of gravity
The reading on the combustible gas indicator, shown in the The test burn occurs
illustration, is obtained by burning the vapor sample within
outside the tested
the instrument. How is the flame prevented from igniting the space.
vapor within the space being tested?
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1526
1527
1528
1529
1530
1531
1532
1533
1534
1535
1536
Question
Choice A
The recommended equipment for a pump room rescue
be a new nylon line
aboard a tank vessel is a lifeline, harness, and breathing
apparatus. The regulations state that each approved lifeline
must __________.
Choice B
be a minimum of a two
inch line
The regulations regarding Oil Record Books do not apply to are on an international
MODUs that __________.
voyage
150 psi
Choice C
not be less than 50
feet in length
Choice D
not be more than 100
feet in length
50 psi
75 psi
removal of electrical
enclosure covers
disconnecting
emergency switches
The requirement to carry an Oil Record Book does not apply is not equipped to
to a MODU that __________.
discharge overboard
any oil or oily mixture
is on an international
has an International Oil
voyage to a country that Pollution Prevention
is party to MARPOL
Certificate
searchlight
sea anchor
radar reflector
two knots
five knots
ten knots
The rescuer can best provide an airtight seal during mouthto-mouth resuscitation by pinching the victim's nostrils and
__________.
The rescuer can best provide an airtight seal during mouthto-mouth resuscitation by pinching the victim's nostrils and
__________.
The rescuer can best provide an airtight seal during mouthto-mouth ventilation by pinching the victim's nostrils and
__________.
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125 psi
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1537
Question
The rescuer can best provide an airtight seal during mouthto-mouth ventilation by pinching the victim's nostrils and
__________.
The reserve buoyancy of a ship consists of __________.
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1539
1540
1541
1542
1543
1544
1545
1546
1547
Choice A
cupping a hand around
the patient's mouth
Choice B
keeping the head
elevated
Choice C
applying his mouth
tightly over the victim's
mouth
the void portion of the
all cofferdams, double
the part of the
ship below the waterline bottoms, and wing tanks enclosed and
which is enclosed and
that are slack
watertight portion of a
watertight
vessel above the
waterline
free surface
rolling period
freeboard
keep the life raft end on reduce the possibility of right the raft if it
to the sea
broaching or capsizing inflates inverted
secured to a
permanent object on
deck via a weak link
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Choice D
holding the jaw down
firmly
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The signal for a fire emergency on an OSV is __________.
Choice A
a 30 second on 30
second off alternating
signal
number of personnel
required to effectively
use each of them
1 inch
2 1/2 inches
3 inches
3 1/2 inches
evaluation
triage
surveying
prioritizing
cooling surfaces
adjacent to the fire
removing combustibles
from the endangered
area
convection
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1549
1550
1551
1552
1553
1554
1555
1556
1557
1558
1559
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Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
the continuous blast of an intermittent ringing of announced over the PA
the general alarm for not system
the ships whistle for
less than ten seconds
not less than 10
seconds
supplemented by the
continuous ringing of
the general alarm bells
for not less than 10
seconds
radiation
windage
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1561
1562
1563
1564
1565
1566
1567
1568
1569
1570
1571
1572
1573
Question
The sprinkler system of a survival craft is used to
__________.
The stability existing after the unintentional flooding of a
compartment on a MODU is called __________.
Choice A
cool the craft in a fire
Choice B
cool the engine
intact stability
initial stability
Choice C
spray oil on the sea to
calm it
immersion stability
Choice D
spray personnel during a
fire
damage stability
center of buoyancy is
lowered
reserve buoyancy is
unchanged
hull freeboard is
increased
metacentric radius
294 lbs.
300 lbs.
The state of charge of a stored pressure type dry chemical visual inspection of
fire extinguisher can be readily determined by __________. the pressure gage
kerosene
unleaded gasoline
displacement
beam limit
bilge level
baseline
displacement
beam limit
center of buoyancy
baseline
282 lbs.
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304 lbs.
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Question
The symptoms of a fractured back are __________.
Choice A
leg cramps in the
muscles in one or both
legs
Choice B
pain and uncontrolled
jerking of the legs and
arms
Choice C
Choice D
vomiting and involuntary pain at the site of the
urination or bowel
fracture and possible
movement
numbness or paralysis
below the injury
The tanks used for oily waste on a new ocean going cargo
ship of 6000 gross tons must meet certain requirements for
isolation between oil and bilge systems. These
requirements are set forth in __________.
33 CFR 155.370(b)2
46 CFR 56.50-50(h)
33 CFR 151.23(a)2
46 CFR 74.15-10(b)
flash point
boiling point
condensation point
reactive point
longitudinal stability
metacentric height
transverse inclination
spilling
leaking
dumping
1574
1575
1576
1577
1578
1579
1580
1581
1583
sludge
bilge slops
1584
1585
1586
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1587
Question
The three positions of an all-purpose fire nozzle are
__________.
Choice A
Choice B
forward: solid stream,
forward: off, center:
fog, back: solid stream center: fog, back: off
International orange
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1589
1590
1591
1592
Choice C
forward: fog, center:
solid stream, back: off
Choice D
forward: off, center: solid
stream, back: fog
Yellow
White
Red
degree of list
amount of roll
The two courses of action to take if the underwater hull of a dewater the
MODU is severely damaged, are to plug the opening and to compartment
__________.
depressing the
puncturing lever and
squeezing the nozzle
that concentration
above which the
mixture is too rich to
burn
the percentage of
flammable vapor by
volume in air sufficient
to create an explosion
the percentage of
oxygen present in the air
sufficient to support
combustion
the concentration
above which the
mixture is too rich to
burn
the percentage of
flammable vapor by
volume in the air
sufficient to create an
explosion
the percentage of
oxygen present in the air
sufficient to support
combustion
buoyancy
deadweight
draft
freeboard
Dry chemical
Carbon dioxide
1593
1594
1595
1596
1597
1598
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1599
Question
The usual method for effectively applying foam on a fire is
by __________.
The value of the maximum righting arm is dependent upon longitudinal center of
the position of the center of buoyancy and the __________. gravity
transverse center of
gravity
1600
The value of the maximum righting arm is dependent upon longitudinal center of
the position of the center of buoyancy and the __________. waterplane area
transverse center of
waterplane area
1601
0.6% by volume
1.3% by volume
6.3% by volume
1602
odorless
nontoxic
odorless
explosive
nontoxic
visible
initial stability
1603
1604
Choice A
spraying directly on the
base of the fire
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
flowing the foam down sweeping the fire before spraying directly on the
you with the foam
surface of the fire
a vertical surface
sway
explode
asphyxiate
vaporize
reserve buoyancy
gross tonnage
net tonnage
flotation
gravity
buoyancy
The weight of the liquid displaced by a vessel floating in sea weight required to sink
water is equal to the __________.
the vessel
displaced submerged
volume
reserve buoyancy
1610
1611
The wooden plug fitted tightly in the vent of a damaged tank filling completely
may prevent the tank from __________.
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1606
1607
1608
1609
1612
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collapsing
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The wooden shoring, shown in the illustration, is bearing
against a hatch coaming. The load is applied in the
direction indicated by the arrows. Which of the following
statements is true?
The word "discharge" as used in Pollution Prevention
Regulations (33 CFR Part 151) applies to oil __________.
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
Shore "B" will support Shore "A" illustrates the Shore "A" will support
recommended method the greatest load.
the greatest load.
of shoring.
Choice D
Shore "B" will slip under
applied load.
1615
1616
1617
the manufacturers
recommended
lubricant
the manufacturers
recommended
lubricant
the lack of cooling
effect on heated
materials
1613
1614
it cannot be used in a
dead ship situation
without electrical power
available to the CO2
pump
Leaky pump suction
valve
there is no effect on a
class "A" fire even in an
enclosed space
Heat of expansion
Latent heat of
sublimation
Latent heat of
condensation
Heat of oxidation
two meters
1623
1624
1618
1619
1620
1621
1622
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pumping equipment
design
push 'on' button
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To be in compliance with U.S. Federal Ballast Water
Management regulations, which of the following procedures
may be followed by an ocean vessel entering U.S. waters
returning from an international voyage?
Choice A
Prior to discharging
ballast water in U.S.
waters, the vessel must
perform a complete
ballast water exchange
in an area no less than
100 nautical miles from
any shoreline.
Choice C
Prior to entering U.S.
waters, a vessel may
use any Coast Guard
approved alternative
environmentally sound
method of BWM.
Choice D
Ballast water may only
be discharged
overboard through an
approved oily water
separator.
Prior to discharging
Retain ballast water on
ballast water in U.S.
board the vessel.
waters, the vessel must
perform a complete
ballast water exchange
in an area no less than
200 nautical miles from
any shoreline.
3 barrel capacity
one-half barrel
capacity
flame scanner
halide torch
combustible gas
indicator
detector filament
oxygen indicator
Certificate of
Inspection
operations manual
1625
1626
1627
1628
1629
1630
1631
1632
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Choice B
Ballast water may only
be discharged
overboard if the vessel
is underway.
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1633
Question
Choice A
To determine whether or not an adult victim has a pulse, the carotid artery in the
rescuer should check for the pulse at the __________.
neck
Choice B
femoral artery in the
groin
Choice C
brachial artery in the
arm
Choice D
radial artery in the wrist
administer artificial
respiration
administer artificial
respiration
cool nearby decks and
bulkheads with high
velocity fog
chemical foam
carbon dioxide
soda acid
To extinguish an electrical fire, your FIRST action should be apply a low velocity fog
to __________.
dry chemical
chemical foam
be placed in the
middle of a small circle
formed by the other
survivors in the water
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1635
1636
1637
1638
1639
1640
1641
1642
1643
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Question
To keep injured survivors warm in the water after
abandoning a MODU, they should __________.
Choice A
be placed in the
middle of a small circle
formed by the other
survivors in the water
Choice B
Choice C
float on their backs with remove their lifejackets
their arms extended for and hold on to the
maximum exposure to
uninjured survivors
the air
Choice D
sip seawater at intervals
of fifteen minutes
be placed in the
middle of a small circle
formed by the other
survivors in the water
be electrically
grounded to shore
piping
p
p g
1644
1645
1646
1647
1648
1649
1650
To operate a CO2 fire extinguisher equipped with a squeeze raise the lower grip
grip handle, you are to remove the locking pin and
__________.
To operate the dry chemical fire extinguisher shown in the
operate the squeeze
illustration, you must FIRST __________.
grip valve
depress the
puncturing lever
1651
1652
To prevent an explosion when the pump room has not been explosion proof selfcertified gas free and repairs are to be carried out, the only contained battery
type of portable electric equipment allowed in the pump
powered lamp
room would be an approved __________.
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To prevent oil from escaping into the sea when ballasting
through the cargo piping system, you should FIRST
__________.
To prevent oily rags from spontaneously igniting they
should be __________.
To prevent over pressurization when loading liquid
petroleum products, cargo tanks must be fitted with a/an
__________.
To prevent the spread of fire by conduction, you should
__________.
Choice A
open sea suction valves,
then start the cargo
pump
kept in nonmetal
containers
pressure-vacuum
valve
Choice B
start the cargo pump,
then open sea suction
valves
discarded as soon as
possible
ullage opening
remove combustibles
from direct exposure
remove combustibles
from direct exposure
remove combustibles
from direct exposure
1658
1659
To produce a low velocity water fog spray with an allpurpose fire hose nozzle, you must __________.
bicarbonate of soda
paregoric
aspirin
bicarbonate of soda
paregoric
1653
1654
1655
1656
1657
1660
1661
1662
1663
1664
1665
1666
1667
1668
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Choice C
Choice D
open block valves, then open sluice valves, then
start the cargo pump
start the cargo pump
aromatic spirits of
ammonia
aromatic spirits of
aspirin
ammonia
push the release button pull on the ratchet
handle
push the release button pull on the ratchet
handle
Have one man keep a
Insure that the lifting
hand on the load to
gear capacity is not
steady it.
exceeded.
wear a canister type gas test the air with an
mask
explosimeter
be 30 years old
ID #
1669
1670
1671
1672
Question
To turn over a life raft that is floating upside down, you
should pull on the __________.
To turn over a life raft that is floating upside down, you
should pull on the __________.
To use a portable CO2 fire extinguisher, you must FIRST
__________.
To which of the listed authorities must a MODU report a
collision with an aid to navigation?
Choice A
canopy
Choice B
manropes
Choice C
sea painter
Choice D
righting strap
canopy
manropes
sea painter
righting lines
pitching
rolling
swaying
surging
rub briskly
y to restore
circulation
rub briskly to restore
circulation
bathing with rubbing
alcohol
wrap tightly
g y in warm
cloths
wrap tightly in warm
cloths
placing patient in a tub
of cold water
p
parts
p
warm exposed
rapidly
warm exposed parts
rapidly
All the above
1673
1674
1675
1676
1677
1678
1679
1680
1681
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1683
1684
1685
1686
1687
1688
1689
1690
Question
Choice A
U.S. Coast Guard Regulations (33 CFR), state that ocean
suitable for a service
going ships of 400 gross tons and above must be fitted with pressure of 6 kg/cm2
a standard discharge shore connection for the discharge of
oily waste from machinery space bilges to reception
facilities. The flange of this discharge connection must be
__________.
U.S. flag ships may obtain an Oil Record Book from the
__________.
Under the regulations implementing MARPOL, a mobile
offshore drilling unit is required to have an International Oil
Pollution Prevention (IOPP) certificate when the unit
__________.
Under Title 33 CFR, at or above what level of "Blood
Alcohol Concentration" would constitute a crew member as
being considered "Under the Influence of Alcohol" on a
commercial vessel?
Unless there is danger of further injury, a person with a
broken bone should not be moved until bleeding is
controlled and __________.
Used engine oil may be properly disposed of by
__________.
local courthouse
Local
MSO/COTPs/MIO's
is drilling on the Outer
Continental Shelf
Environmental
Protection Agency
moves to a new drilling
location in U.S. waters
0.16%
0.12%
the fracture is
immobilized
pumping or throwing it
over the side in port
dumping it in fuel
storage tanks
1695
1692
1694
Choice D
slotted to receive eight
bolts and 20 mm in
diameter
1691
1693
Choice B
Choice C
designed to accept
10 mm in thickness
pipes up to a maximum
internal diameter of 100
mm
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Victual waste is __________.
Choice A
Choice B
the final discharge of
any garbage that
sewage treatment plants comes from food or
food provisions
Waste oil from the lube oil sumps of machinery may NOT be
__________.
Water applied as a 'fog' can be more effective than water
applied as a 'solid stream', because __________.
1696
1697
1698
1699
1700
1701
1702
1703
Choice C
Choice D
the resultant sludge that the final waste product
is collected after water of a manufacturing
washing a boiler
process
dirty ballast
segregated ballast
crude oil
stability
stability
easy drainage
maneuverability
Provide respiratory
protection and
monitoring.
Muscle tenseness in
almost the entire
abdomen
Temperature is high,
pulse is slow and feeble,
skin is clammy.
1704
Temperature is high,
pulse is strong and
rapid, skin is hot and
dry.
Suffocation
Burst eardrums
1705
1706
What danger to personnel exists when a carbon dioxide fire Second degree burns
extinguisher is discharged in a small enclosed space?
Electric shock
1707
1708
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Question
What effect will transferring fuel oil from #1P double bottom
to #3P double bottom have on the trim of a vessel?
Choice A
The mean draft will
increase.
1710
The quality of fuel in the The tanks which were The vessel's stability
vessel's tanks
safe to enter when the information
certificate was issued
What information must be entered on the MODU Muster List Names of all crew
("Station Bill")?
members.
Listing of approved
emergency equipment.
A regular projectile
should be used when
testing
Ballast bags
A keel
Strikes
Sea anchor
Ballast bags
A keel
Strikes
Sea anchor
1711
1712
1713
1714
1715
1716
1717
1718
1719
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Choice B
The mean draft will
decrease.
Choice C
The forward draft will
decrease.
Choice D
The after draft will
decrease.
Administer a strong
stimulant and treat for
shock.
The vessel's stability
information
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What is the function of the small gas accumulator cylinder
attached to the discharge piping of the engine room fixed
CO2 system?
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
It absorbs the pressure It delays the release of It directly activates the
shock to the piping
carbon dioxide into the warning siren in the
resulting from the initial engine room.
engine room.
release of carbon
dioxide.
Choice D
It controls the rate of
discharge of carbon
dioxide into the engine
room.
2 years
5 years
15 minutes
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
1722
10 minutes
15 minutes
30 minutes
45 minutes
1723
1724
12
16
12
16
12%
15%
18%
21%
Control bleeding
Reduce pain
Reduce pain
Control bleeding
Immobilize a fracture
To identify combustible
gases.
To keep the hose teams
cool.
To detect combustible
gases.
To allow venting of
combustion products
from the fire to the
atmosphere.
1720
1721
1725
1726
1727
1728
1729
1730
1731
1732
1733
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What is the purpose of the life raft hydrostatic release?
1734
What is the purpose of the life raft hydrostatic release?
1735
1736
1737
1738
1739
1740
Choice A
To release raft from
the cradle
automatically if the
ship sinks
To release raft from
the cradle
automatically as the
ship sinks
125% of forced draft rate
The stability is
increased.
The stability of the
vessel is increased.
Choice B
To inflate the raft
automatically
Choice C
To test rafts
hydrostatically
Choice D
None of the above
To test rafts
hydrostatically
What must be accurately determined to assess the potential The integrity of the
The capacity of the
for progressive flooding after a MODU has been damaged? watertight boundaries. water sprinkler system.
What must be accurately determined to assess the potential
for progressive flooding after your vessel has been
damaged?
What operational limitation should the user of a self
selfcontained breathing apparatus be concerned with when
using the device?
1742
What safety information can be found in the fire control plan Location of fire doors
that is posted or available in booklet form on your ship?
1743
1741
1744
1745
What should you do when the alarm bell on a self-contained Immediately evacuate Open the bypass valve
breathing apparatus sounds?
the contaminated area. on the regulator and
immediately evacuate
the contaminated area.
What should you do with your emergency position indicating Bring it inside the life
radio beacon if you are in a life raft during storm conditions? raft and leave it on.
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Choice A
What should you do with your emergency position indicating Bring it inside the life
radio beacon if you are in a life raft during storm conditions? raft and leave it on.
Choice B
Choice C
Bring it inside the life raft Leave it outside the life
and turn it off until the
raft and leave it on.
storm passes.
Simpsons Rule
Pythagorean Rule
What term is listed on a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Low toxicity
to describe a chemical that can produce life-threatening or
seriously disabling health hazard ?
Recommended toxicity
Moderate toxicity
High toxicity
Excessive condensation
inside the tank would
freeze causing a
restriction in the
discharge piping.
16%
21%
79%
200 PSI
400 PSI
850 PSI
200 PSI
400 PSI
850 PSI
50 nautical miles
1754
An excessive amount of
insulation has been
installed on the tank and
piping.
1755
When a cargo oil tank is being cleaned by crude oil washing the inert gas system
while in port, __________.
must be properly
operating in that tank
1746
1747
1748
1749
1750
1751
1752
1753
Standard Logarithmic
Rule
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Choice D
Leave it outside the life
raft but turn it off.
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1757
1758
1759
1760
1761
1762
1763
1764
1765
1766
1767
Question
When a cylinder is used to store CO2 in a fixed firefighting
system and is retested in accordance with regulations, all
flexible connections between cylinders and distribution
piping must be renewed or tested at __________.
Choice A
2750 psi
Choice B
1500 psi
Choice C
1000 psi
300 psi
CO2
foam
carbon tetrachloride
incline further
Choice D
evacuate patient to a
hospital
When a person who has fallen overboard is being picked up astern and the victim
by a rescue boat, the boat should normally approach with
just off the bow
the wind __________.
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1768
1769
1770
1771
1772
1773
1774
1775
1776
1777
Question
Choice A
When a rescue vessel approaches a lifeboat in heavy seas, transfer all personnel
the person in charge of the lifeboat should __________.
immediately
Choice B
tie up close to the
rescue vessel
Choice C
Choice D
transfer only those
wait for calmer
personnel who are not
weather before
transferring personnel seasick
shutdown electrical
power in the area
shutdown electrical
power in the area
When a sea anchor for survival craft is properly rigged, it will completely stop the
__________.
survival craft from
drifting
When a ship is abandoned and there are several life rafts in separate the rafts as
much as possible to
the water, one of the FIRST things to be done is
increase chances of
__________.
detection
When a ship is abandoned and there are several life rafts in separate the rafts as
the water, one of the FIRST things to be done is
much as possible to
__________.
increase chances of
detection
When a ship is expected to encounter rough seas, it is a
check for items which
good safety practice to __________.
may become adrift and
secure loose gear
help to prevent
broaching
transfer all supplies to
one raft
The number of
discharge nozzles in the
space will determine the
quantity released.
A timer mechanism
controls the discharge
valve and is preset for
the space being
activated.
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1778
1779
1780
1781
Question
When a tank vessel with a capacity of 250 barrels is
transferring oil to a facility, the Pollution Prevention
Regulations (33 CFR), require an emergency means to
stopping the flow of oil which must be operable from
__________.
Choice C
Choice D
the engine room, cargo
the usual operating
station of the person in control room and bridge
sequentially
charge of the oil
transfer
When a vessel is floating upright, the distance from the keel metacentric differential
to the metacenter is called the __________.
height of the
metacenter
righting arm
center of buoyancy
center of gravity
center of flotation
metacentric radius
1783
1784
1782
Choice A
Choice B
two or more locations on a remote location of
the tank vessel
equal distance from the
tank vessel and facility
jump off feet first from dive head first from the
bridge
the windward side
clear airways
18 to 20 times per
minute
1789
When administering chest compression during CPR, at what Lower half of the
part of the victim's body should the pressure be applied?
sternum
1790
When administering chest compression during CPR, at what Lower half of the
part of the victim's body should the pressure be applied?
sternum
1791
1785
1786
1787
1788
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clear airways
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Choice B
instructing bystanders
1792
Question
Choice A
When administering first aid you should avoid __________. any conversation with
the patient
When administering first aid you should avoid __________. any conversation with
the patient
instructing bystanders
1793
1794
1795
1796
Choice D
touching the patient
before washing your
hands
touching the patient
Choice C
unnecessary haste and
appearance of
uncertainty
unnecessary haste and
appearance of
uncertainty
12
12
20
12
20
and cannot be
implemented without
approval
machinery suffering
thermal shock damage
electrical contacts or
relays being rendered
inoperative
chemical crystals
suffocating the fire
fighter
spontaneous
combustion below the oil
surface
dry ice crystals clogging
the machinery
1797
1798
1799
1800
1801
1802
1803
20
atmosphere containing a
dangerous charge of
static electricity
When any tank or compartment is partially filled with a liquid increase reserve
free to move as the ship rolls, the free surface effect is
buoyancy
present. This condition will usually __________.
1/2 to 1 inch
1 to 1 1/2 inches
1 1/2 to 2 inches
low-velocity fog
high-velocity fog
a straight stream of
water
foam spray
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1805
1806
1807
1808
1809
1810
1811
1812
1813
1814
1815
1816
1817
Question
When artificial respiration is being given to an adult that
shows indications of having a pulse, it should be
administered __________.
When bunkering operations are completed, the hoses
should be __________.
Choice A
4 to 6 times per minute
Choice C
20 to 30 times per
minute
Choice D
At least 30 times per
minute
only condensation on
it should be strained
the bottom of the canopy through a finely woven
should be collected
cloth
only condensation on
it should be strained
the bottom of the canopy through a finely woven
should be collected
cloth
Water damage to
machinery not involved
in the fire
preventing
a
total
loss
of
preventing
saltwater
g the
reducing
electrical
power
damage
to
electrical
possibility of electrical
equipment
shock to personnel
eliminate flammable
combustion gases
be dryer
be lighter
be dryer
be lighter
be less dense
be heavier
be wetter
be lighter
Insufficient pump
pressure when topping
off
Choice B
12 to 15 times per
minute
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Choice B
be terminated
automatically
1818
Question
Choice A
When discharging clean ballast, prior to entering the loading be completely
port, if the ballast is determined by the oil monitor to exceed discharged in order to
15 parts per million of oil, the deballasting must _________. load
1819
a straight stream into the the high velocity fog into the high velocity fog at
center of the space
the center of the space the overhead to absorb
heat
a straight stream aimed the high velocity fog into the high velocity fog at
at the flames of the fire the center of the fire
the deck to cool it for
entry
you must wear rubber
the flames should be a straight stream of
gloves
beaten back from the water should be used to
cool the door
door with water fog
1820
1821
1822
1823
1824
1825
1826
1827
1828
When entering the pump room of a tank vessel to rescue an Protective clothing and
unconscious person, which items of the equipment listed are explosion-proof
you required to be using?
flashlight
Choice C
be stopped until the oil
can settle out, then
resumed at a slower
discharge rate
Choice D
be completed only after
"load on top" has been
completed
no record is required if
dumping is carried out
more than 25 miles
offshore and there is no
included plastic material
the high velocity fog at
the deck to cool it for
entry
the high velocity fog at
the overhead to absorb
heat
a straight stream of
water should be used to
cool the fire fighters
Self-contained
breathing apparatus
and lifelines
protect themselves from obtain the best available allow the heat and
All of the above
smoke
air
steam to pass overhead
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Question
When fighting a large fire on your vessel and attacking it
from ABOVE the space on fire, it is important to
__________.
Choice A
not rotate personnel for
consistency
1830
not rotate personnel, in station personnel on the cool the deck directly All of the above
order to consistently and hot deck, immediately
above the space of the
quickly extinguish the
above the fire
fire
fire
1831
safety perimeter
1829
1832
1833
1834
1835
1836
1837
Choice C
Choice D
station personnel on the All of the above
hot deck, immediately
above the fire
buffer zone
must also be
inspected and/or
tested in accordance
with Coast Guard
Regulations at each
Inspection for
Certification
When firing a pyrotechnic distress signal, it should be aimed into the wind
__________.
straight ahead
approximately 60
above the horizon
1838
1839
Choice B
stand erect and not
stay low or crouch on
the deck
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cooling zone
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Choice A
decreases
Choice B
remains the same
Choice C
increases
Choice D
shifts to the low side
loading rate
1841
Question
When flooding occurs in a damaged vessel, reserve
buoyancy __________.
When fuel tanks are being topped off, the person-in-charge
of bunkering is directly responsible for the __________.
temperature of fuel
received
loading rate
1842
temperature of fuel
received
which medications to
prescribe
how to diagnose an
illness from symptoms
1844
a grounded person
a short circuit
1845
50
100
200
1840
1843
1846
1847
1848
When hydrogen sulfide is burned (flared) on a MODU, which All of the hydrogen
All of the hydrogen
of the following conditions can be expected to occur?
sulfide will be converted sulfide will be converted
to sulfur dioxide.
to hydrogen and free
sulphur.
When in a life raft, the use of a sea anchor will __________. reduce your drift
Every 12 months
1849
1850
When inspecting a survival craft, you should check to make sea anchor is deployed
sure that the __________.
1851
1852
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1853
1854
1855
1856
1857
1858
1859
Question
When is it required for carbon dioxide fire extinguishers to
be recharged?
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
At least once each year. Each time the vessel dry- When the charged
docks.
weight decreases by
10%.
When jumping into water upon which there is an oil fire, you break the water surface use your hands to hold cover your eyes with one
should __________.
with your hands when
your knees to your chest hand while pinching your
diving head first
nose shut and covering
your mouth with the
other
Choice D
When the trigger seal
has been broken.
1862
1863
When launching an inflatable life raft, you should make sure fastened to some
not fastened to anything
that the operating cord is __________.
substantial part of the
vessel
When launching an inflatable life raft, you should make sure fastened to some
not fastened to anything
that the operating cord is __________.
substantial part of the
vessel
When lowering lifeboats as the vessel is pitching in heavy
on only the forward falls on only the after falls
seas, a good practice is to rig frapping lines __________.
When making a permanent repair to an inflatable life raft
using a repair kit, how long after the repair is made should
you hold off 'topping up' the lost air?
recorded as cubic
meters with a
conversion to barrels
1860
1861
secured to the
hydrostatic release
secured to the
hydrostatic release
recorded
chronologically in the
blank space
When more than six short blasts and one long blast of the
fire and emergency
ship's whistle, accompanied by the same signal on the
general alarm bell is sounded, the signal is for __________.
boat recall
man overboard
When more than six short blasts and one long blast of the
fire and emergency
ship's whistle, accompanied by the same signal on the
general alarm bell is sounded, the signal is for __________.
boat recall
man overboard
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1864
1865
Question
When off loading garbage to another ship, your records
must identify that ship by name and __________.
Choice A
home port
Choice B
operator's name of
record
Choice C
official number
Choice D
master's name
strongbacks
wedges
1866
1867
1868
1869
When petroleum products are handled, static electricity can splashing or agitation
be generated by __________.
of the fluids
excessive pressure on
the fluids
When preparing to pump flammable liquids with a centrifugal lift the relief valve by
pump, you should __________.
hand to check its
operation
Carbon monoxide
Hydrogen sulfide
Tetraethyl lead
1874
When pumping sour crude, which gas should be tested for Benzene
prior to entering the cargo pump room to repair a leaking
pump?
When reentering an engine room that has been flooded with leave the access door
CO2, the investigating team should initially __________.
partially open
attempt to operate
propulsion machinery
1875
1870
1871
1872
1873
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Choice A
approved by the Coast
Guard
Choice B
high carbon steel
Choice C
fixed with a ferrous
cover
Choice D
nonferrous
fireproof
non-ferrous
When retrieving the survival craft, the winch operator should that all personnel are
stop the winch and check __________.
seated in the craft
When retrieving the survival craft, the winch operator should that all personnel are
stop the winch and check __________.
seated in the craft
When scheduled service is required on an inflatable life raft, The chief mate
who should perform the tests and inspections?
A certified lifeboatman
1881
1882
maximum possible
area
nearest longitudinal
girder
They should be set off at They should be set off at Immediately upon
half-hour intervals.
one-hour intervals.
abandoning the vessel.
After 24 hours
After 48 hours
After 12 hours
After 24 hours
After 48 hours
1876
1877
1878
1879
1880
1883
Question
When required to work in an area where explosive gases
may accumulate, you should use hand tools which are
__________.
When required to work in an area where explosive gases
may accumulate, you should use tools which are
__________.
When retrieving the survival craft, the helmsman should
instruct the crewman to __________.
1884
When should distress flares and rockets be used?
1885
1886
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They should be set off at They should be set off at Immediately upon
half-hour intervals.
one hour intervals.
abandoning the vessel.
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Immediately
Choice B
After on hour
Choice C
Only when another
vessel is in sight
Choice D
Only after sunset
1888
Question
When should the emergency position-indicating radio
beacon be activated after abandoning a MODU?
When should the emergency position-indicating radio
beacon (EPIRB) be activated after abandoning an OSV?
Immediately
1889
When transferring LNG. When a bonding cable is When static electricity is When the terminal is
employed.
not expected to be a
equipped with a
problem.
cathodic protection
system.
not volatile unless the
lighter than air and
unlikely to ignite except heavier than air and
ambient air temperature dissipate rapidly
in the presence of an
may enter the bilges
exceeds 90F
open flame
and/or deckhouse
1890
1891
1893
1894
1895
clean ballast
dirty ballast
segregated ballast
1897
When tanks have been washed with crude oil, and ballasted
without being water rinsed, the ballast is referred to as
_________.
When testing the atmosphere of a compartment with a
combustible gas indicator, the operator must remember that
__________.
1898
When the alarm bell on a self-contained breathing apparatus A 4-5 minute supply of A 2-3 minute supply of
sounds, how much air supply remains?
air.
air.
paint thinner
1896
1899
dedicated ballast
a soft-bristled brush
154
a wire brush
cornstarch
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Choice A
When the engine room fixed CO2 system is activated, which Manually operate the
of the following actions should be taken FIRST if the
remote shutdown
automatic fuel oil and ventilation shutoffs have failed to
controls.
operate?
Choice B
Activate an additional
CO2 bottle to increase
pressure on the
pressure switch plunger.
Choice C
Choice D
Send someone down to Discharge extra carbon
manually secure the fuel dioxide into the engine
oil pumps and ventilation room.
fans.
incline less
When the force of the wind causes a floating MODU to heel centers of buoyancy and righting moment
to a static angle, the __________.
gravity are in the same equals the wind
heeling moment
When the general alarm is sounded continuously, the
proceed to their man
start the fire pump
engine room personnel should __________.
overboard stations
a solid stream
a solid stream
Neutral.
Unstable.
Negative.
zero
Negative
Positive
1909
Neutral
Unstable
Positive
1910
neutral
positive
negative
be shut down
immediately
monitored more
frequently
1900
1901
1902
capsize
1903
1904
1906
When the handle is in position "B", and piece "D" is in place, no flow
the device shown in the illustration will produce
__________.
When the handle is in position "C"
C , the device shown in the no water flow
illustration will produce __________.
1907
1905
1908
1911
1912
Positive.
stable
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1913
Question
Choice A
When the machinery spaces on a tank vessel are protected At least one portable
by a fixed foam extinguishing system, what additional
foam extinguisher
protection is required by Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR)
outside of the machinery space entrance?
Choice B
Choice C
At least ten cubic feet of At least one semisand of with scoop
portable CO2
extinguisher
use absorbent
material, such as
sawdust, to clean up
the spill
1914
1915
1916
1917
1918
1919
1920
1921
1922
1923
synchronous rolling
occurs
remove their lifejackets
to make it easier to
climb onboard the
rescue vessel
When transferring survivors from a survival craft to a rescue remove their lifejackets
vessel, personnel onboard the craft should __________.
to make it easier to
climb onboard the
rescue vessel
When treating a chemical burn, you should flood the burned five minutes
area for at least __________.
When treating a person for shock, you should wrap the
decrease body heat
victim in warm coverings to __________.
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additional flotation
Choice D
At least two fire
hydrants each
equipped with hose,
nozzle and applicator
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downwind
1924
Question
When using a dry chemical type fire extinguisher in a windy
location, you should direct the stream from __________.
1925
1926
Choice B
upwind
Choice C
across the wind
Choice D
directly above
1927
1928
1929
1930
at a vertical surface
1932
1933
a sailor is standing by
the machine
saved to be used at a
poured overboard
later time
because of salt
washed off the canopy
1931
1934
1935
1936
1937
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Question
When water fog is used as an extinguishing agent, the fire
is extinguished principally by the __________.
Choice A
isolation of the fuel
Choice B
absorption of heat
Choice C
displacement of gases
of combustion
Choice D
extinguishment of
incipient smoldering
no welding be allowed
on the outside of fuel
tank walls
is properly vented
contains no explosive
fumes
1940
1941
1938
1939
1942
1943
1944
1945
1946
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
at about 60 degrees
above the horizon
nauseous, dizziness or
high breathing
resistance
steam cleaned and
flushed with hot water
When you hear three short blasts on the ship's whistle and
the same signal on the general alarm bells, you
__________.
When you hear three short blasts on the ship's whistle and
the same signal on the general alarm bells, you
__________.
When you hear three short blasts on the ship's whistle and
the same signal on the general alarm bells, you
__________.
When you notice oil on the water near your vessel while
taking on fuel, you should FIRST __________.
are required to go to
your life raft
are required to be at
your life raft
are required to go to
your life raft
stop loading
Part 151
Part 154
Part 155
Part 156
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1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
Question
Where are self-closing doors required on a MODU?
Choice A
In the galley
Choice B
In each stair tower
Choice C
To each sleeping room
Choice D
To the engine room
coaming
alarm
drain
fire sensor
Title 46 Subchapter D
Title 46 Subchapter O
Title 33 Subchapter O
Where multiple fire pumps are installed, they may be used on line and in operation
for other purposes, provided that one pump is __________. at all times to the fire
main
Title 46 Subchapter N
In crew's
accommodation spaces
Eye injuries
1959
Severe shock
Eye injuries
Burns
1960
Where will you find the procedures for the reporting of oil
discharge into the water?
In a common vent
header during tank
ballasting.
Ship's articles
1958
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
Ship's articles
On the Ship Station
License.
Ship's articles
Coast Guard
Regulations
159
The vessel's
International Oil
Pollution Prevention
Certificate
In the overflow line while
topping off.
U. S. Coast Guard
Regulations
U. S. Coast Guard
Regulations
On the Certificate of
Inspection.
Certificate of Inspection U.S. Coast Guard
Regulations
Ship's articles
Muster list
Certificate of
Inspection
Certificate of
Inspection
In the radio log.
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1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
Question
Where would you look to find the number of hand portable
fire extinguishers required on an uninspected towing or
fishing industry vessel?
Choice B
Subchapter C, Rules
and Regulations for
Uninspected Vessels
Choice C
The Damage Control
Book
Choice D
Fire fighter's Handbook
KB
CB
BM
CO2
Water stream
Water fog
CO2
Dry Chemical
Water fog
1980
Foam
Carbon dioxide
Foam
Dry chemical
Cyanosis
Freon hazard
Cryogenic
Which is the best way to ensure adequate oxygen is present Test tank atmosphere
for safe entry into a seldom used cargo tank?
with a combustible gas
indicator.
Displaying posters
illustrating safety
practices
Engine room ventilation
should be started.
Publishing
comprehensive safety
rules
The fixed CO2 system
should be activated.
1978
1979
Choice A
Modern Marine
Engineer's Manual
160
Incorporating safety
practices in daily
routine
Main engines should be The fire pump should
secured.
be started.
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1981
1982
1983
1984
Question
Choice A
Which of the actions listed should be taken FIRST to control Commence draining that
an oil fire in a fuel oil tank?
tank as quickly as
possible.
Which of the circumstances listed is an exception to the
The garbage to be
garbage discharge requirements in Annex V to MARPOL
discharged will sink.
73/78?
Choice B
Seal off all vents to
that tank.
Choice C
Choice D
Activate the CO2 system Shut off the steam
to that tank.
heating coils.
Garbage accumulation
onboard has exceeded
storage space.
A person falls
overboard, and a
plastic ice chest is
thrown for flotation.
The regulator
Safety cap
Flame screen
Spark arrester
Flame inhibitor
1986
Ball check
Flame screen
Spark arrester
Flame inhibitor
1987
Which of the devices listed must be used in conjunction with A plain or common fire
the portable in-line foam proportioner to produce foam?
hose nozzle
An all-purpose nozzle
1988
A shear pin
A Rottmer release
A sheer pin
A rottmer release
Wet handkerchief
Self-contained
breathing apparatus.
1991
Certificate of
Inspection
Forecastle card
Clearance papers
1992
1989
1990
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Which of the documents listed will describe lifesaving
equipment located aboard your vessel?
Choice A
Muster List ("Station
Bill")
Choice B
Certificate of
Inspection
Choice C
Forecastle card
Choice D
Clearance papers
Foam
Soda acid
Dry chemical
Carbon dioxide
Dry chemical
CO2
Foam
Carbon dioxide
Dry powder
1996
CO2
Foam
Water fog
Soda acid
1997
Halon 1301
Purple K
Steam
Water
Carbon tetrachloride
Which of the following actions should be taken by the engine The fire pump should
room watch when the general alarm is sounded
be started.
started
continuously?
Which of the following best defines First Aid?
Medical treatment of
internal injuries
Cargo residue
Class B
Class C
Class D
Good housekeeping
Inspections
Unsafe conditions
1993
1994
1995
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
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Choice A
Warm and dry
2009
Question
Which of the following conditions is a symptom of a person
in shock?
Which of the following conditions is a symptom of heat
stroke __________.
cold and moist skin, high cold and dry skin, low
body temperature
body temperature
hot and moist skin, high hot and dry skin, high
body temperature
body temperature
2010
cold and moist skin, high cold and dry skin, low
body temperature
body temperature
hot and moist skin, high hot and dry skin, high
body temperature
body temperature
The concentration of
combustible gases in the
compartment's
atmosphere must be
less than 10 percent of
the lower flammable
limit.
The equipment is
compact and the wearer
can work in confined
spaces without difficulty.
At half-hour intervals
Immediately upon
abandoning the vessel
At half-hour intervals.
Immediately upon
abandoning the vessel.
At half-hour intervals.
Immediately upon
abandoning the vessel.
2008
Choice B
Warm and damp
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Which of the following conditions represents the appropriate Only when there is a
time for setting off distress flares and rockets?
chance of them being
seen by rescue
vessels
Which of the following conditions represents the appropriate Only when there is a
time for setting off distress flares and rockets?
chance of them being
seen by rescue
vessels.
Which of the following conditions represents the appropriate Only when there is a
time for setting off distress flares and rockets?
chance of them being
seen by rescue
vessels.
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Choice C
Cold and dry
Choice D
Cold and damp
Restlessness and
anxiety
Conditions are perfect
for combustion.
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Question
Which of the following conditions will allow for a work vest to
be substituted for a lifejacket in the total count of the
required lifesaving gear?
Which of the following conditions will allow for a work vest to
be substituted for a lifejacket in the total count of the
required lifesaving gear?
Which of the following conditions will result in an automatic
shut down of the flue gas inert gas system?
2022
2019
2020
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
Choice A
When it is approved by
the Coast Guard
Choice B
When working near or
over the water
When it is approved by
the Coast Guard
A fire main
international shore
connection
Which of the following emergency signals are used to report Three short blasts of the
for boat stations or boat drills?
whistle along with the
same signal on the
general alarm bells.
Choice C
Choice D
When stowed away from A work vest may never
the ring buoys
be counted as a
lifejacket
When stowed away from A work vest may never
the ring buoys
be counted as a
lifejacket
High temperature gas
High temperature gas
entering the scrubber.
discharge from inert
gas blowers.
A U.S.C.G. approved
A U.S.C.G. approved
fuel connection
sewage disposal
connection
Steady rapid ringing of Less than five short
the ship's bell for at least blasts and one long
10 seconds, along with blast of the whistle,
the same signal on the along with the same
general alarm bells.
signal on the general
alarm bells.
Steady rapid ringing of
the ship's bell for at least
10 seconds, along with
the same signal on the
general alarm bells.
Dry chemical
Chemical foam
Carbon dioxide
Dry chemical
Steam smothering
system
alcohol
gasoline
Nitrogen
Carbon monoxide
Carbon trioxide
Hydrogen sulfate
Fire
Explosion
Asphyxiation
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2031
2032
Question
Choice A
Which of the following is a correct statement with respect to Only a trained person
inserting an airway tube?
should attempt to
insert an airway tube.
Choice B
Choice C
A size #2 airway tube is The airway tube will not
the correct size for an
damage the victim's
adult.
throat.
Choice D
Inserting the airway tube
will prevent vomiting.
Which of the following is a correct statement with respect to Only a trained person
inserting an airway tube?
should attempt to
insert an airway tube.
Static electricity
2037
reporting requirements
diagrams
2038
Securing equipment
against slipping or
drifting.
2033
2034
2035
2036
2039
2040
2041
2042
2043
Benzene
Bunker "C"
plan exercises
list of individuals
required to respond
Very light naphtha
Most commercial
gasoline
Have someone stand by All of the above.
outside the
compartment.
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Choice A
More than six short
blasts followed by one
long blast of the ships
whistle.
Cargo tank ballast
Choice B
A continuous blast of the
ships whistle for a period
of not less than 10
seconds.
Segregated ballast
Ballasting or cleaning
of fuel oil tanks.
Daily inspection of
engine room bilges.
2048
2049
Which of the following methods should be used to prevent a Sweep the exterior
class "A" fire in a topside compartment, with steel
bulkheads with a solid
bulkheads, from spreading to the adjacent compartments? stream of water until the
fire is reportedly
extinguished.
2050
Which of the following methods should be used to prevent a Sweep all exterior
class "A" fire in a topside compartment, with steel
surfaces with water fog
bulkheads, from spreading to the adjacent compartments? until the fire is reportedly
extinguished.
Placing an insulating
flange or a section of
nonconducting hose in
the hose setup.
2044
2045
2046
2047
2051
2052
2053
Question
Which of the following is used to signal crew members to
report at boat stations or for boat drill?
Which of the following methods will reduce the possibility of Using a cargo hose with Connecting a bonding
producing an electrical spark?
a built in electrical
wire between the shore
bonding wire.
side piping and the
vessel.
Choice C
One long blast followed
by three short blasts of
the ships whistle.
Choice D
Three short blasts of the
ships whistle.
Which of the following must be carried out in order to launch Pull on the hydrostatic
and inflate an inflatable life raft?
release, pull on the sea
painter.
Which of the following must be carried out in order to launch Pull on the hydrostatic
and inflate an inflatable life raft?
release, pull on the sea
painter.
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2054
2055
2056
2057
Question
Which of the following must be carried out in order to
manually launch an inflatable life raft not designed for floatfree operation?
Choice A
Choice B
It will be easily launched Depress the
by simply breaking the hydrostatic release
weak link.
button.
Choice C
It is easily launched by
cutting the container
securing straps.
Choice D
It is only necessary to
attach the weak link to
the vessel.
It is easily launched by
cutting the container
securing straps.
It is only necessary to
attach the weak link to
the vessel.
Unsafe actions
Orderliness
The discharge
overboard in port or at
sea of any bilge water
accumulated in
machinery spaces.
Posting of the
Topping off any tanks
Declaration of Inspection being loaded.
in a conspicuous place
under glass.
Overboard disposal of
all waste oil or slops
from drip pans.
2058
2059
2060
2061
Which of the following persons may command a lifeboat in Licensed deck officer
ocean service?
Which of the following precautions are necessary when
The pump room is to be
using any electrical equipment in a hazardous location, such gas free.
as a cargo pump room?
2063
Able seaman
Frequent inspections
Good work
habit/practices
The loading or unloading All of the above.
of any or all oil cargo.
Certified lifeboatmen
Sampling performed
periodically during
loading to ensure
uniformity.
The adjacent
Each compartment
compartments are to be where flammable gas is
gas free.
expected to accumulate
is to be closed and
secured.
Water should be applied The burned area should The entire burn area
in a fine spray.
be immersed in water.
should be covered with
ointment.
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2064
2065
2066
2067
2068
2069
2070
Question
Choice A
Which of the following procedures can be used for checking Beginning at the back of
for spinal cord damage to an unconscious patient?
the neck, and
proceeding to the
buttocks, press the
spine to find where it
hurts.
Choice C
Selectively raise each
arm and each leg and
watch patient's face to
see if he registers pain.
Choice D
Roll patient onto his
stomach and prick along
the length of his spine to
check reaction.
Which of the following procedures is the generally accepted Use the open flame test Send a gas sample
method of determining whether the atmosphere within a
on a small sample that ashore for laboratory
cargo tank is flammable?
has been taken from the analysis.
tank.
Use an explosimeter.
Use an explosimeter or
combustible gas
indicator.
Choice B
Prick the skin of the
hands and the soles of
the feet with a sharp
object to check for
reaction.
Which of the following procedures reduces the possibility of Having a portable CO2
an interior ventilation duct fire from rapidly spreading?
ready at each duct
opening.
Which of the following procedures should be used to
Make certain that the
examine a cartridge-operated dry chemical fire extinguisher? pressure cartridge has
not been punctured.
Quick-acting power
actuated valve
Self-closing emergency
disconnect fitting
Pressure-sensitive oil
pressure controller
Continuous blast of
the ship's whistle for a
period of not less than
10 seconds
supplemented by the
same signal on the
general alarm.
2071
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Which of the following represents the emergency signal for
fire aboard ship?
Choice A
More than six short
blasts and one long
blast on the whistle.
Choice B
Continuous blast of
the ship's whistle for a
period of not less than
10 seconds
supplemented by the
same signal on the
general alarm.
Choice C
Three short blasts of the
whistle supplemented by
the same signal on the
general alarm.
Choice D
More than six short
blasts and one long
blast on the whistle
supplemented by the
same signal on the
general alarm.
less than 6%
less than 8%
6%
8%
10%
12%
6%
8%
10%
12%
Loosen clothing
Give a stimulant
A long continuous
blast of the ships
whistle for a period of
not less than 10
seconds,
supplemented by the
continuous ringing of
the general alarm bell
for not less than 10
seconds.
2072
2073
2074
2075
2076
2077
2078
2079
2080
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Which of the following statement is true concerning the
meter shown in the illustration?
Choice B
If the meter needle
moves to the extreme
right side of the scale
and remains there, the
atmosphere is safe.
Choice C
If there is any liquid in
the tank being tested,
the sampling tube
should be submerged in
it to obtain the most
accurate reading.
Which of the following statements concerning Aqueous Film AFFF can be used
Forming Foam (AFFF) is correct?
effectively on live
electrical equipment.
2081
2082
2083
Choice A
Meter readings are
obtained
instantaneously upon
release of the squeeze
bulb.
2084
2085
Choice D
As gas samples are
drawn into the
instrument they are
burned within the
case.
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Which of the following statements concerning immersion
suits is correct?
Choice A
Immersion suits should
be worn during routine
work on deck to provide
maximum protection.
Choice B
After purchasing, the
suit should be removed
from its storage bag and
hung on a hanger where
it will be readily
accessible.
2088
2089
2091
2092
2093
2094
Which of the following statements defines the purpose of the To cut off power when
lifeboat gravity davit limit switch?
the davits hit the track
safety stops.
Choice C
During the annual
maintenance, the front
zipper should be
lubricated according to
manufacturers
recommendations.
Choice D
Small leaks or tears may
be repaired using the
repair kit packed with
the suit.
Manually releasing the CO2 pressure from the Steel wire trigger lines
Remote pull cables
bottles in groups of four. pilot cylinders.
provided to all bottles in provided to each group
of four bottles in the
the main bank.
main bank.
To permit flooding of any To use it as a secondary To store reserve feed or To stabilize the ship by
fuel oil storage tank on service system.
potable water for
flooding certain
any class of ship.
extended cruises.
designed tanks with
seawater.
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2095
2096
Question
Which of the following statements describes the advantage
of using a Halon fire extinguisher versus a CO2 fire
extinguisher?
Which of the following statements describes the correct
method to use when applying CO2 from a portable fire
extinguisher?
Choice A
Halon cools rather than
smothers a fire.
A cylinder is considered
satisfactory if its weight
is within 10% of the
stamped full weight of
the charge.
If a protected space is
ventilated
mechanically, the
ventilation system
must be automatically
shutdown by the
release of the agent.
The fire hoses must be 1 The fire hoses must be The fire hoses must all
be fitted with approved
1/2 inches in diameter or of the lined type.
less.
5/8 inch nozzles.
The fire hoses must be 1 The fire hoses must be The fire hoses must all
1/2 inches in diameter or of the lined type.
be fitted with approved
less.
5/8 inch nozzles.
2097
2098
2099
2100
2101
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
Halon is not toxic and
Halon is more effective Halon can extinguish
combustible metal fires. safe to breathe under all
than CO2.
conditions.
Bounce the CO2 off the Apply CO2 to the base Apply the CO2 to the top Direct the CO2 in as
of the flames with a
near a vertical upward
bulkhead.
of the flames in a
beating motion.
direction as possible.
sweeping motion.
172
To avoid confusion
during an emergency
situation, there should
be only one action
necessary (such as a
single pull box) to
activate the system.
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Question
Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning the
proper procedure in handling a fire hose?
Choice A
A 2-1/2 inch hose should
be deployed with a
minimum of a
nozzleman and two
hosemen.
Choice B
Backup hoseman should
be placed wherever the
hose makes a significant
turn.
Choice C
A spanner wrench
must always be used
when attaching
nozzles or additional
lengths of hoses.
Choice D
There is less hose
nozzle thrust when using
high velocity fog when
compared to straight
stream.
It is chained to the
combination nozzle.
2102
2103
2104
2105
2106
2107
2110
Which of the following statements is true concerning Bunker They can not be ignited They are nontoxic in all
"C" vapors?
by a spark unless the
concentrations.
vapors are in a confined
space.
2108
2109
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Question
Which of the following statements is true concerning fire
hose stations used in the engine room of a tank or cargo
vessel?
Choice A
It must be marked in
red letters two inches
high
Choice B
National Standard fire
hose coupling threads
shall be used having 9
threads per inch for 2
1/2 inch hose and 7 1/2
threads per inch for 1
1/2 inch hose.
Choice C
In heavy weather, the
hose may be removed
temporarily from the
hydrant.
Choice D
All of the above.
Halon primarily
extinguishes the fire by
cooling.
2111
2112
2113
2114
2115
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Question
Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning
lifejackets?
Choice A
Buoyant vests may be
substituted for
lifejackets.
Choice B
Lifejackets are
designed to turn an
unconscious person's
face clear of the water.
Any permanently
connected flange
coupling must have a
bolt in each hole.
2118
2119
2120
2121
2124
Choice D
Lightly stained or faded
lifejackets will fail in the
water and should not be
used.
There is no danger of
reflash in using the
illustrated extinguisher
on a class B fire.
2122
2123
Choice C
Lifejackets must always
be worn with the same
side facing outwards to
float properly.
Which of the following statements is true concerning the fire The initial discharge of
extinguisher shown in the illustration?
the extinguisher should
be at close range to
scatter the burning
material.
Which of the following statements is true concerning the fire The large canister piece The state of charge can The extinguisher can
extinguisher shown in the illustration?
contains light water.
be determined by
be recharged aboard
examining the pressure ship.
gage.
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The illustrated
extinguisher must never
be used in conjunction
with water.
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2125
2126
Question
Which of the following statements is true concerning the
Halon 1301 fire extinguishing agent?
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
The agent is highly toxic The agent by weight is Halon extinguishes the
at normal room
fire by smothering.
more effective than
temperature.
CO2.
Disinfected and
comminuted sewage
from an approved
system may be
discharged into the sea,
if the vessel is more
than two nautical miles
from nearest land.
Sprinkler heads
installed in the galley
would generally have a
higher melting point
fusible link than those
installed in the living
spaces.
2127
2128
2129
2130
176
Disinfected and
comminuted sewage
from an approved
system may be
discharged into the
sea, if the vessel is
more than three
nautical miles from
nearest land.
The vessel may
discharge disinfected
and comminuted
sewage into the sea,
from an approved
system, only if the
vessel is more than
three nautical miles from
the nearest land.
Choice D
The agent can not be
used on electrical fires
as it leaves a residue.
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Question
Which of the following statements is true regarding the
device illustrated?
Choice A
The weight of the charge
is equal to the gross
weight stamped on the
unit.
Choice B
The upper handle (#1)
is for operating the
valve, the lower handle
(#10) at the top of the
left side of the large
cylinder is for carrying.
Choice C
The lower handle (#10)
is for operating the
valve, the upper handle
(#3) is for carrying.
On all vessels,
regardless of voyage
duration, the entire
steering gear, whistle,
and bridge-engine room
communication systems
must be tested within 12
hours of departure.
Check pyrotechnic
supplies.
Wood
Rags
Electrical insulation
Fuel oil
diesel oil
turpentine
kerosene
diesel oil
lube oil
alcohol
kerosene
2131
2132
2133
2135
2136
2137
2138
2139
2140
177
Choice D
The unit must be turned
upside down to operate.
Check pyrotechnic
supplies
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Choice A
weak pulse at wrist or
neck
Choice B
flushed face
2141
Question
Which of the following symptoms may be observed in a
victim of cardiac arrest as a result of electric shock?
Choice C
respiration is weak or
has stopped
Choice D
All of the above
symptoms
2142
Muscle tenseness in
almost the entire
abdomen
Fire point
Flash point
Administer CPR
Administer fluids
2144
A vessel engaged in
the foreign export of
Alaskan North Slop
Crude Oil.
A passenger vessel
equipped with a USCG
approved system
designed to kill aquatic
organisms in ballast
water.
2145
2143
2146
2147
2148
2149
2150
2151
2152
2153
2154
Which of the following would be considered a Class "B" fire? Electrical fire in a motor Waste rag fire in the
Oil fire in the engine
engine room
g
room bilges
Which of the hazards listed is of a primary concern, other
Susceptible to reflash
Electrocution or shock Explosion
than fire damage, associated with a class C fire?
Which of the items in the lifeboat equipment listed would be A red parachute flare
the most suitable for night signaling to a ship on the
horizon?
Which of the items in the lifeboat equipment listed would be A red parachute flare
the most suitable for night signaling to a ship on the
horizon?
Which of the lifeboat parts listed must be painted bright red? Buoyancy tanks
A flashlight
A lantern
A flashlight
A lantern
Boat hooks
Oars
Which of the lifeboat parts listed must be painted bright red? Hatches
Boat hooks
Compass
Lube oil
Grease
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Choice A
Class "A"
Choice B
Class "B"
Choice C
Class "C"
Choice D
Class "D"
Class "A"
Class "B"
Class "C"
Class "D"
Classes A and B
Classes B and C
Classes C and D
Classes A and D
Class A and B
Class A and C
Class B and C
Class A, B, and C
Speed
Excitement
2159
Question
Which of the listed classes of fire is considered as one
involving electrical equipment?
Which of the listed classes of fire would apply to a main
switchboard fire?
Which of the listed classes of fire would most likely occur in
the engine room of a vessel?
Which of the listed classes of fires can best be extinguished
with a water fog?
Which of the listed conditions can be considered as the
single greatest cause of accidents?
Which of the listed conditions could cause a dangerous
reduction in oxygen in a shipboard compartment?
Fire
2160
Decomposing organic
material
Temperature is high,
pulse is strong and
rapid, and skin is hot
and dry.
Temperature is high,
Temperature falls below
pulse is slow and feeble, normal, pulse is rapid,
and skin is clammy.
and skin is clammy.
Temperature is high,
pulse is strong and
rapid, and skin is hot
and dry.
Temperature is high,
Temperature falls below
pulse is slow and feeble
feeble, normal,
normal pulse is rapid
rapid,
and skin is clammy.
and skin is clammy.
2155
2156
2157
2158
2161
2162
Which of the listed conditions will occur to the ship's center The reserve buoyancy
of gravity if 200 tons of steel is transferred to the ships cargo will rise.
hold from shore side?
Strainer
Reduction valve
2164
International shore
connection
Which of the listed equipment must be provided on a MODU Fuel testing station
helicopter deck equipped with fueling facilities?
Fire alarm
2165
CO2
Dry chemical
Halon
Dry chemical
Foam
Water
Carbon dioxide
2163
2166
2167
Pressure gage
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Question
Which of the listed factors should be considered most
important when combating an engine room fire with a fixed
Halon 1301 system in a motor vessel?
Choice A
Choice B
The high engine
The engine will absorb
combustion
the Halon into its cooling
temperatures liquefy the system.
Halon.
Choice C
The engine will ingest
a substantial quantity
of the available Halon
through its intake and
exhaust it out the
stack if the engine is
not automatically shut
down.
Soda acid
Carbon dioxide
CO2
Soda acid
Carbon dioxide
Carbon tetrachloride
Soda acid
Carbon dioxide
Foam
CO2
Light water
2168
2169
2170
2173
2174
2175
2171
2172
Choice D
The engine will stall
regardless of how little
Halon has been taken in
through the air intake.
CO2 applied in
conjunction with dry
chemical.
Mechanical firefighting
foam
Water fog
Halon
Low-expansion foam
Water fog
Steam
2178
Automatic sprinkler
system
Steam smothering
system
2179
Sprinkler
Chemical foam
Dry chemical
CO2
2180
2176
2177
180
Dry chemical
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2181
2182
2183
2184
Question
Which of the listed functions is the purpose of a gas
scrubber in an inert gas generation system?
Choice A
Cools the inert gas.
2185
2186
2187
2188
2189
2190
2191
2192
2193
GM
Choice B
Maintains the oxygen
content at 5% by
volume.
KG
Choice C
Drains off static
electricity in the inert
gas.
KM
GZ
Fuel oil
Wood
Celluloid
Electrical insulation
Choice D
Maintains the water seal
on the gas main.
Fire it at an angle of
approximately 90
degrees to the horizon.
Fire it at an angle of
approximately 90
degrees to the horizon.
horizon
Apply warm
compresses to the
neck, chest wall and
groin.
Which of the listed pumping arrangements will be hazardous Both pumps operating at Both pumps operating at Each pump operating at
when two similar centrifugal pumps are used to discharge a the same speed and
the same speed and
a different speed and
cargo of flammable liquid?
discharging into a
taking suction from a
taking suction from a
common line.
common line.
common line.
Which of the listed sources of ignition may cause fuel vapors Static electricity
to ignite?
Which of the listed substances is susceptible to
Coal
spontaneous combustion?
Which of the listed tanks presents the greatest potential for A full tank of diesel oil
an explosion?
Loose wiring
Leather
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Question
Which of the listed type of fires would the fire extinguisher,
shown in the illustration, be suitable for extinguishing?
Choice A
Mattress fire
Hairline
Choice C
Small oil fire on the
engine room floor
plates
Closed
Mattress
Galley range
Switchboard
Lubricating oils
Road oils
Asphalt
Hydraulic oil
Lubricating oil
Diesel oil
Refrigeration oil
Nitrogen
Hydrogen
Carbon dioxide
Carbon monoxide
2200
2201
Smoking near the burner Smoking in the machine Stowing oily rags in a
front
shop
paint locker
2202
2194
2195
2196
2197
2198
2199
Choice B
Fire in an electronics
console
Choice D
Fire in an ullage opening
Crack
Stowing portable
acetylene bottles in the
vertical position
Display a black triangle
during daylight hours.
A red light
2204
2205
2203
2206
2207
Vise grips
182
Channel locks
Spanner wrench
Pipe wrench
Hydrogen sulfide
Carbon monoxide
Nitric oxide
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2208
Question
Which portable fire extinguisher is normally recharged in a
shore facility?
Which procedure should be followed when individuals are
rescued in cold climates and suffer from hypothermia?
Choice A
Dry chemical (cartridgeoperated)
Give them brandy or
other alcoholic
stimulation to promote a
return to an acceptable
body temperature.
Choice B
Water (cartridgeoperated)
Move them to a warm
room to gradually raise
their body
temperature.
Choice C
Water (pump tank)
Choice D
Carbon dioxide
Give a stimulant.
2209
2210
2211
2212
2213
2214
2215
2216
183
A non-tanker that
carries more than 200
cubic meters of oil in
bulk.
Elevate his head.
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Question
Which statement concerning the collection of fresh water is
FALSE?
Choice A
Fresh water may be
obtained from fish.
They should be
replaced.
2217
2218
2219
2220
2221
2222
2223
2224
2225
2226
2227
2228
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Choice B
Lifeboat covers or
canopies should be
washed with rain before
drinking water is
collected.
Lifeboat covers or
canopies should be
washed with rain before
drinking water is
collected.
It leaves no residue.
Crew members can
jump into the raft without
damaging it.
If hand held rocketpropelled parachute
flares are provided, they
are the only distress
signals required.
Choice C
Choice D
Freshwater can be
Fresh water may be
collected from
evaporated from
condensation inside the standing seawater.
life raft.
Fresh water may be
Freshwater can be
collected from
collected from rainwater.
condensation inside the
life raft.
It is noncorrosive.
It is always non-toxic.
The agent is a
colorless odorless
gas.
gas
They must be tested for They can be repaired by They can be used for
buoyancy before being a reliable seamstress.
children.
continued in use.
It leaves no residue.
It is noncorrosive.
Discharging or transfer
of garbage while in
port to a shore facility
must be recorded.
The recording of
garbage disposal should
include the approximate
weight.
Carbon dioxide
Foam
Dry chemical
Protein foam
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2229
2230
Question
Which type of hull damage on a floating MODU should be
repaired first?
Choice A
Damage below the
waterline.
Choice B
Damage to interior
watertight boundaries.
Choice C
Damage to or in the
machinery rooms.
Emergency Escape
Breathing Apparatus
(EEBA)
Spanner wrench
Crescent wrench
Pipe wrench
A self-contained
breathing apparatus
Radio
deflating the floor
panels may help to
cool personnel
2232
Which type of wrench listed is used to disconnect fire hose Locking wrench
couplings?
Which unit will provide excellent mobility to the wearer in an A fresh air breathing
unsafe atmosphere and provide oxygen to sustain life?
apparatus
2233
2231
2234
2235
Self-contained rocket
propelled red parachute
flare
Electric wiring
Iron pipe
the canopy should be
the pressure valve may
deflated so that it will not be periodically opened
block cooling breezes
to prevent excessive air
pressure
Choice D
Damage at or just
above the waterline.
commence lowering
boats
commence lowering
boats
2238
While at your lifeboat station, you hear a signal consisting of abandon ship
one short blast of the whistle. This indicates __________.
commence lowering
boats
2239
Replace the air cylinder. Assume that the lower Take the average of the
two gages as the correct
gage reading is
pressure.
correct.
2237
2240
2241
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2242
2243
2244
2245
2246
2247
Question
While in a foreign port, burning and welding repairs are to be
carried out on a section of heating coil located in a tank
having last contained a grade "D" product. According to 46
CFR Part 91, within the subpart pertaining to "special
operating requirements", which of the following procedures
should be followed when a certified marine chemist is not
available?
Choice A
It is solely the chief
engineer's responsibility
to ensure all safety
precautions are
observed, and all entries
are to be made in the
engine room log.
Open the master control Start the fire pump and Secure auxiliary
valves on the fixed CO2 check discharge
condenser overboard
system.
discharge.
pressure.
move a patient to a
comfortable bed
get professional
medical advice for
further medical care
Choice B
The repair work cannot
be done at this time due
to the lack of the
chemist's certificate.
2249
2251
2252
Choice D
Repairs should proceed
as scheduled since a
chemist's certificate is
not required for that type
of work.
Secure the burners then Start the fire pump and Open the guardian valve Open the master control
proceed to your
and standby to
valves on the fixed CO2
establish flow to the
assigned boat station.
maneuver.
system.
fire main.
2248
2250
Choice C
Prior to any hot work,
an inspection must be
made by the senior
officer present, and an
entry made in the
official logbook.
While reading the muster list, you see that 'three short blasts abandon ship
on the ship's whistle and the same signal on the general
alarm bells' is the signal for __________.
man overboard
on approach to the
platform
on approach to the
platform
at the embarkation
186
at the embarkation
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2253
2254
2255
2256
2257
2258
2259
2260
2261
2262
2263
2264
2265
Question
While taking on fuel oil, the transfer hose begins leaking,
causing a sheen on the water. You should __________.
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
apply dispersants to the repair the leak with duct reduce the rate of
sheen
tape
transfer
While taking on fuel, you notice oil on the water around the
vessel. Which of the following actions should be taken
FIRST?
While wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus the
alarm bell begins ringing. Which of the following conditions
does this indicate?
Stop fueling
There is approximately
500 psi (3.5 MPa) of
pressure left in the air
cylinder.
Choice D
shut down operations
go to your lifeboat
station
begin artificial
respiration
Rig superintendent
Toolpusher
Company man
Designated person-incharge
Roustabout
Helmsman
The pilot.
The owner.
The surveyor.
The engineer.
Officer-in-Charge,
Marine Inspection
Owner
Pilot
Engineer
187
A certified lifeboatman
A certified lifeboatman
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2266
Question
Why are flame screens on tank vents an important safety
device?
2268
2269
2270
Why is an upper limit switch used when raising the lifeboat? To prevent the davits To assist in cranking in
from pulling up against the lifeboat.
the stops.
Why is it essential to introduce CO2 from a fixed fire
extinguishing system, into a large engine room, as quickly
as possible?
2273
2274
Choice D
They smother flames
once a fire has been
started.
Appearance and
traditional styling.
Why is it important for double bottom fuel oil tanks not to be Increased viscosity of
Air pockets may cause
the fuel to bubble out of
topped off when loading fuel at cold temperatures?
the product needs
higher loading pressure, the ullage hole.
which increases the
chances of a spill.
A temperature rise of
the fuel will cause an
overflow from the tank
vent.
Increased viscosity of
Air pockets may cause
the product needs
the fuel to bubble out of
higher loading pressure, the ullage hole.
which increases the
chance of a spill.
Cool the metal below its Form a dense coating of Prevent oxygen from
ignition temperature
smothering steam
reaching the flames
2271
2272
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
They provide a 'dead air They accelerate the
They help prevent the
space' within a fuel tank. dispersal of fuel vapors. passage of flames
from or into the vent
line.
They can go forward and They require less space
They are more
backward more easily. for stowing aboard ship.
seaworthy and less
likely to be swamped
or broach to.
Why should passageway fires be fought from one end only? This action will cause
the passageway to
become slippery and
difficult for fire fighters to
stand.
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Question
Why should you wear a self-contained breathing apparatus
before entering a closed compartment to fight a fire?
Choice A
The fire produces
carbon monoxide which
causes an oxygen
deficiency in the brain
and body, leading
quickly to death.
Choice B
Choice C
The fire produces
The fire consumes
smoke, which contains oxygen which may lead
toxic gases that cause
to asphyxiation.
breathing difficulties and
irritation of the
respiratory tract.
Choice D
All of the above.
This action is
unnecessary as carbon
dioxide is not poisonous
nor toxic but is a
relatively harmless gas.
2276
reserve buoyancy
level attitude
instability
2277
2275
2278
2279
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Question
With no alternative but to jump from an OSV, the correct
posture should include __________.
Choice A
Choice B
knees bent and held
holding down the
close to the body with
lifejacket against the
both arms around legs
chest with one arm
crossing the other,
covering the mouth
and nose with a hand,
and feet together and
ankles crossed
Choice C
body straight and arms
tightly at the sides for
feet first entry into the
water
Choice D
both hands holding the
lifejacket below the chin
with knees bent and legs
crossed
longitudinal centerline
center of flotation
original vertical
centerline
center of buoyancy
Part I only
Part II only
Part III
2283
2284
With the air supply on, the air pressure in the survival craft
will be __________.
It is used to indicate
the quality of initial
stability.
changing in relation to
the speed of the craft
It is measured vertically
above the center of
buoyancy.
greater than outside
air pressure
a solid stream
no water flow
no water flow
a fog
a spray
no flow
a solid stream
a hurricane
2280
2281
2282
2286
2287
2288
With the sprinkler system and air system on, and all hatches a nuclear environment
shut, the survival craft will be protected from __________.
2289
2285
2290
2291
sufficient oxygen to
sustain human life
190
an explosive mixture in
the compartment
20 feet (6.09 m)
a toxic atmosphere in
the compartment
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Choice B
Top half of the sternum
Choice C
Lower half of the
sternum
Choice D
Left chest over the heart
2292
Question
Choice A
You are administering chest compressions during CPR.
Tip of the sternum
Where on the victim's body should the pressure be applied?
You are administering chest compressions during CPR.
Tip of the sternum
Where on the victim's body should the pressure be applied?
2293
Bulkhead is hot.
Paint on bulkhead is
blistering.
Temperature inside
compartment is higher
than outside.
You are assigned to the hose team and have suited up in a Fire location.
firefighting ensemble to fight a large fire in the engine room.
What will determine the time allowed to combat the fire
before you should be relieved?
You are at sea in an inflatable life raft. In high latitudes, the collapse of the raft due
greatest danger is __________.
to cold temperatures
hypothermia caused
by cold temperature
hypothermia caused
by cold temperature
starvation
2298
asphyxiation due to
keeping the canopy
closed
asphyxiation due to
keeping the canopy
closed
Blow harder to force the
air past the tongue.
starvation
2297
2294
2295
2296
2299
2300
2301
2302
2303
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Choice B
The time of day.
Choice C
Your radio call sign.
2304
Question
Choice A
You are in a survival craft broadcasting a distress message. The nature of the
What information would be essential to your rescuers?
distress.
Choice D
Your position by
latitude and longitude.
You are in a survival craft, broadcasting a distress message. The nature of the
What information would be essential to your rescuers?
distress.
2305
Your position by
latitude and longitude.
II
Both I and II
Neither I or II
2306
I. Hose I
II. Hose II
2307
2308
2309
2310
2311
2312
2313
You are in the mess room when a shipmate suddenly begins Administer abdominal Make the victim lie down Immediately administer
to choke, is unable to speak and starts to turn blue. Which thrust (Heimlich
with the feet elevated to CPR.
of the following actions should you take?
maneuver) in an effort get blood to the brain.
to clear the airway.
victim to windward
You are taking on fuel when you notice oil in the water
around your vessel. You should immediately stop fueling
and __________.
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2314
2315
2316
2317
2318
2319
2320
2321
Question
You are testing the external inflation bladder on an
immersion suit and find it has a very slow leak. Which of
the actions listed should be taken?
Choice A
Replace the suit.
Choice B
Replace the inflation
bladder.
Choice C
Choice D
Some leakage should be
Contact the
manufacturer for repair expected and a topping
off tube is provided; no
instruction.
other action is
necessary.
increase
decrease
stop
stabilize
You are wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus while tug twice on your lifeline retreat immediately to
fighting a fire in an enclosed space. If sudden strong
and slow your breathing outside air
resistance to breathing is experienced, your first action
until help arrives
should be to __________.
vessel's logbook
vessel's documentation
muster list
Certificate of Inspection
deballasting double
bottoms
continuously sounding
the fog horn
You are treating a shipmate with a compound fracture of the Apply a tourniquet to
lower arm. Which of the listed actions should you take?
control bleeding then
align the bones and
splint.
2322
2323
You have abandoned ship and after two days in a life raft
switch the EPIRB to the use the voice
transmission capability
you can see an aircraft near the horizon apparently carrying homing signal mode
of the EPIRB to guide
out a search pattern. You should __________.
the aircraft to your raft
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2324
2325
2326
2327
2328
2329
2330
2331
2332
2333
2334
Question
Choice A
Choice B
You have abandoned ship and after two days in a life raft
switch the EPIRB to the use the voice
you can see an aircraft near the horizon apparently carrying homing signal mode
transmission capability
out a search pattern. You should __________.
of the EPIRB to guide
the aircraft to your raft
Choice C
Choice D
turn on the strobe light use visual distress
on the top of the EPIRB signals in conjunction
with the EPIRB
The saltwater is
activating the batteries
of the marker lights on
the canopy.
A deflation plug is
partially open allowing
the escape of CO2.
Excess inflation
pressure is bleeding
off and should soon
stop.
1 can
1 pint
1 quart
1 gallon
1 can
1 pint
1 quart
1 gallon
Immediately begin
artificial respiration.
Immediately begin
cardiac massage.
Immediately begin
cardiac massage.
Immediately begin
artificial respiration.
You have just abandoned ship and boarded a life raft. After not become alarmed
plug the safety valve
the raft is completely inflated you hear a whistling noise
unless it continues for
coming from a safety valve. You should __________.
a long period of time
You have just extinguished an oil fire on the floor plates of Reflashing of the fire.
the engine room with a 15 pound CO2 extinguisher. Which
of the listed dangers should you now be preparing to
handle?
Complete lack of oxygen
You have just extinguished an oil fire on the floor plates of
the engine room with a 15 pound (6.8 kg) CO2 extinguisher. in the engine room.
Which of the dangers listed should be prepared for next?
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2335
2336
Question
Choice A
Choice B
You hear the general alarm bells and ships whistle sound for abandon ship
dismissal from drills
over 10 seconds. Traditionally, this is the signal for
__________.
You may improve a vessel's stability by __________.
keeping the fuel tanks increasing the free
surface effect
topped off
Choice C
fire and emergency
inaccessible to
passengers
2337
You must insure that lifesaving equipment is __________.
2338
2339
Immediately act to
Go to the nearest fire
protect the compartment station and begin to
that is directly above the break out the fire hose.
laundry room.
clearance papers
permit to proceed
certificate of inspection
2340
2342
2343
2344
2345
2346
2347
Immediately act to
If conditions permit,
protect spaces adjacent locate and use the
to the fire.
nearest portable fire
extinguisher and
p to gain
g
attempt
immediate control or
minimize the fire
spread.
Attempt to determine Locate and acquire the
nearest emergency
what is burning.
breathing apparatus.
2341
Choice D
lower lifeboats
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2348
Question
Your ship has run aground and it is necessary to determine
whether or not a compartment has flooded. Therefore, you
should __________.
Choice A
Choice B
open the watertight door open a hatch dog on
and take a quick look
the side of the hinges
2349
2350
Choice C
tap the bulkhead with a
hammer to check for a
water level
Choice D
feel the bulkhead to see
if it is hot
Take no action
because the painter
will cause the life raft
to inflate and open the
container.
moving all personnel aft
Your vessel has run aground and upon taking fuel oil tank
condensation in the fuel a crack in the hull
a load of bad fuel
soundings, you find that a fuel tank level has increased. You tank
portion of the fuel tank
therefore should suspect __________.
2352
2353
2351
2354
2355
be of light color
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