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1Which is TRUE concerning immersion suits and their use?
- AThey provide sufficient flotation to do away with the necessity of wearing a life jacket.
- BA puncture in the suit will not appreciably reduce its value.
- CThey should be tight fitting.
- DOnly a light layer of clothing may be worn underneath.
2You are underway when a fire breaks out in the forward part of your vessel. If possible, you should __________.
- Aput the vessel's stern into the wind
- Babandon ship to windward
- Ccall for assistance
- Dkeep going at half speed
3The required number and type of hand portable fire extinguishers to be carried in the vicinity of the radio room exit for a tank vessel on an international voyage is one __________.
- AC-II
- BB-I
- CB-II
- DC-I
4Records of tests and inspections of a cargo vessel's fire extinguishing systems shall be kept on board __________.
- Auntil the vessel's Certificate of Inspection expires
- Bfor 1 year
- Cfor 2 years
- Duntil the next Coast Guard inspection
5In areas where CO2 piping is installed, such piping may not be used for any other purpose except __________.
- Ain connection with the fire-detecting system
- Bin connection with the water sprinkler system
- Cto ventilate the space
- Dto run the emergency wiring to the space
6What is the use of a flame screen ?
- AIt permits the passage of vapor but not of flame.
- BIt prevents the passage of flammable vapors.
- CIt prevents inert gas from leaving a tank.
- DIt permits vapors to exit but not enter a tank.
7You notice oil on the water near your vessel while taking on fuel. You should first __________.
- Astop fueling
- Bnotify the senior deck officer
- Cnotify the terminal superintendent
- Ddetermine whether your vessel is the source
8The galley on your cargo vessel has an area of 232 square meters. What would fulfill the minimum requirements for fire protection?
- AOne B-II extinguisher
- BOne B-I extinguisher
- COne B-II and one C-II extinguisher
- DOne B-V extinguisher
9You are fighting a fire in a watertight compartment using hoses and seawater. Stability may be reduced because of_______.
- Aincrease in free surface which reduces the metacentric height
- Bprogressive downflooding
- Creduction of water in the storage tanks
- Dreduction of KG to the minimum allowable
10A fire is discovered in the forepeak of a vessel at sea. The wind is from ahead at 35 knots. You should __________.
- Achange course and put the stern to the wind
- Bremain on course and hold speed
- Cchange course to put the wind on either beam and increase speed
- Dremain on course but slack the speed
11When two fire hose teams are attacking a fire they should __________.
- Anot attack the fire from opposite sides
- Buse different fire hose pressures
- Cuse fire hoses of different sizes
- Dnot wear protective clothing
12How can you indicate that your vessel is in distress?
- AContinuously sounding the fog horn
- BDisplaying a large red flag
- CDisplaying three black balls in a vertical line
- DSounding four short blast and after two seconds sounding three more rapid blasts on the whistle
13The object of plugging holes below the waterline on a MODU should be to _________.
- Areduce the entry of water as much as possible
- Beliminate all water entering through the hole
- Conly plug holes in machinery or other vital spaces
- Dplug the largest holes first
14When more than six short blasts and one long blast of the ship's whistle, accompanied by the same signal on the general alarm bell is sounded, What is the signal for?
- AAbandonship/Boat Station
- BFire and Emergency
- CBoat recall
- DMan overboard
15 Repairing damage to the hull of a MODU at, or above the waterline, reduces the threat of __________.
- Acontinued progressive flooding
- Bfree surface effects
- Ccapsizing the MODU
- Dwind overturning moments
16 After being launched, what does a totally enclosed survival craft which has been afloat over a long period of time require?
- ARegular checks of bilge levels
- BFrequent opening of hatches to permit entry of fresh air
- CUse of ear plugs to dampen engine noise
- DFrequent flushing of the water spray system with freshwater
17Which visual distress signal is acceptable for daylight use only?
- AOrange smoke signal
- BHandled red line
- CSelf-contained rocket propelled red parachute flare
- DRed aerial pyrotechnic flare
18 What is the use of EPIRB during abandon ship ?
- Asend radio homing signals to searching aircraft
- Bhold the lifeboat's head up into the seas
- Cgenerate orange smoke
- Dseal leaks in rubber rafts
19"A hole in the hull above the waterline may be temporarily patched with _________. I. pillows
II. blankets
III. Mattresses"- AI, II and III
- BI only
- CII only
- DIII only
20What is the purpose of wire stretched between the lifeboat davit heads?
- ATo support the manropes
- BKeep the movement of the davits at the same speed
- CKeep the davits from slipping when they are in the stowed position
- DPrevent vibration during lowering of the boat
21How does the hand brake of a lifeboat winch being applied?
- ABy dropping the counterweighted lever
- BManually disengaged when hoisting a boat
- CControlled by the centrifugal brake mechanism
- Dautomatically engaged if lowering speed is excessive
22The person-in-charge shall insure that each rescue boat on a OSV is lowered to the water, launched, and operated at least once every _____________.
- Athree months
- Bmonth
- Ctwo months
- Dsix months
23Which of the following represents the emergency signal for a fire aboard ship?
- AContinuous blast of the ship’s whistle for a period of not less than 10 seconds, supplemented by the same signal on the general alarm.
- BMore than six short blasts and one long blast on the whistle
- CThree short blast of the whistle supplemented by the same signal on the general alarm.
- DMore than six short blasts and one long blast on the whistle supplemented by the same signal on the general alarm.
24 Where would you find the FCC authorization for transmitting on your rig's EPIRB?
- AOn the Ship Station License.
- BOn the side of the EPIRB transmitter.
- CIn the radio log.
- DOn the Certificate of Inspection.
25All of the following are recognized distress signals under the Rules of the Road except__________.
- Aa green star signal
- Borange-colored smoke
- Cred flares
- Dthe repeated raising and lowering of outstretched arms
26 Class "B" EPIRB's transmit on frequencies that are monitored by ________.
- Aprivate, commercial, and military aircraft
- Borbiting satellites in space
- Ccommercial radio stations
- Dcommercial fishing vessels
27What is an approve signaling device required on inflatable liferafts from among the choices?
- AOrange smoke signal
- BPistol
- CAir horn
- DLantern
28 When you are firing a pyrotechnic distress signal, it should be aimed__________.
- Aat about 60 degrees above the horizon
- Bstraight overhead
- Cat the vessel whose attention you want to attract
- Dinto the wind
29The master or person-in-charge of a MODU shall ensure that each deck from which lifeboats are launched is______________.
- Akept clear of any obstructions that would interfere with launching
- Bsurfaced with a nonskid texture
- Croped off to prevent unnecessary access
- Dposted with a list of persons assigned to the lifeboat
30What must be accurately determined to assess the potential for progressive flooding after your vessel has been damaged?
- AThe integrity of the watertight boundaries.
- BThe capacity of the water sprinkler system.
- CThe operation of the machinery space bilge level alarms.
- DThe strenght of the hull to withstand the progressive flooding
31What is the important points to remember when operating davits?
- AThe davits should always be hand cranked the last 12 inches into the final stowed position
- BThe gripes should be released after the boat is moving
- CThe boats are generally lowered by surging the falls around cruciform bits
- DThe tricing pendant should be tripped prior to releasing the gripes
32You are in a survival craft boadcasting a distress message. What information would be essential to your rescuers?
- AYour position by latitude and longitude.
- BThe nature of the distress.
- CThe time of day.
- DYour radio call sign.
33 Why are lifeboats usually double-ended?
- AThey are more seaworthy and less likely to be swamped or broach to.
- BThey can go forward and backward more easily.
- CThey require less space for stowing aboard ship.
- DAppearance and traditional styling.
34When should distress flares and rockets be used?
- AOnly when there is a chance of them being sighted by rescue vessels.
- BThey should be set off at half-hour intervals.
- CThey should be set off at one-hour intervals.
- DImmediately upon abandoning the vessel.
35Progressive flooding in the engine room may be minimized by securing watertight boundaries and what other measures?
- APumping out flooded compartments
- BTransferring reserve feed water
- CDumping fuel oil
- DEvacuating the engine room
36What is the signal for lowering the ship’s lifeboats which is sounded on the ship’s whistle?
- AOne short blast
- BTwo long blast
- CThree short blasts
- DOne long blast
37When you hear three short blasts on the ship’s whistle and the same signal on the general alarm bells, what does it signify?
- AYou are dismissed from the drill
- BYou are required to go to your liferaft
- CYou should point to the man overboard
- DYou should start the fire pump
38If doublebottom fuel tank levels are found to have increased after a ships grounding, you should suspect ______________.
- Aa puncture, crack, or hole in the skin of the vessel
- Ba damaged pneumercator line
- Cimproper record keeping of fuel transfer activities
- Dcontamination of the contaminated steam supply system
39A hole in the hull above the waterline may be temporarily patched with _________. I. pillows
II. blankets
III. Mattresses"- AI, II and III
- BI only
- CII only
- DIII only
40Progressive flooding in the engine room may be minimized by securing watertight boundaries and _______.
- Apumping out flooded compartments
- Btransferring reserve feed water
- Cdumping fuel oil
- Devacuating the engine room
41What must be accurately determined to assess the potential for progressive flooding after your vessel has been damaged?
- AThe integrity of the watertight boundaries.
- BThe capacity of the water sprinkler system.
- CThe operation of the machinery space bilge level alarms.
- DThe strength of the hull to withstand the progressive flooding
42Which of the following is used to signal crew members to report at boat stations or for boat drill?
- AMore than six short blasts followed by one long blast of the ships whistle.
- BA continuous blast of the ships whistle for a period of not less than 10 seconds.
- COne long blast followed by three short blasts of the ships whistle
- DThree short blasts of the ships whistle.
43The fire alarm signal onboard United States flag merchant vessels is a continuous blast of the whistle for a period of not less than 10 seconds, supplemented by the continuous ringing of the general alarm bells for not less than 10 seconds. Where can this information be readily found aboard ship?
- ASOLAS Safety
- BCertificate of Inspection Station bill
- CConstruction Certificate
- DFire Alarm Zone Chart
44When more than six short blasts and one long blast of the ship's whistle, accompanied by the same signal on the general alarm bell is sounded, the signal is for_______.
- Aboat stations(abandon ship)
- Bfire and emergency
- Cboat recall
- Dman overboard
45The signal for lowering the ship’s lifeboats is sounded on the ship’s whistle as _________.
- Aone short blast
- Btwo long blast
- Cthree short blasts
- Done long blast
46The traditional signal to commence lowering lifeboats and liferafts is__________.
- A1 short blast of the ships whistle
- B3 short blast of the ships whistle
- C3 long blast of the ships whistle
- D1 long blast of the ships whistle
47Which of the following represents the emergency signal for a fire aboard ship?
- AContinuous blast of the ship’s whistle for a period of not less than 10 seconds, supplemented by the same signal on the general alarm.
- BMore than six short blasts and one long blast on the whistle
- CThree short blast of the whistle supplemented by the same signal on the general alarm.
- DMore than six short blasts and one long blast on the whistle supplemented by the same signal on the general alarm.
48When you hear three short blasts on the ship’s whistle and the same signal on the general alarm bells, you___________.
- Aare dismissed from the drill
- Bare required to go to your liferaft
- Cshould point to the man overboard
- Dshould start the fire pump
49 Repairing damage to the hull of a MODU at, or above the waterline, reduces the threat of __________.
- Acontinued progressive flooding
- Bfree surface effects
- Ccapsizing the MODU
- Dwind overturning moments
50The order of importance in addressing damage control on a MODU is _________.
- Acontrol fire, control flooding, repair structural damage
- Bcontrol flooding, control fire, repair structural damage
- Crestored vital services, control fire, control flooding
- Dcontrol fire, restore vital services, control flooding
51When patching holes in the hull of a MODU, pillows, bedding and other soft materials can be used as _____________.
- Agaskets
- Bcaulking
- Cstrongbacks
- Dwedges
52The object of plugging holes below the waterline on a MODU should be to _________.
- Areduce the entry of water as much as possible
- Beliminate all water entering through the hole
- Conly plug holes in machinery or other vital spaces
- Dplug the largest holes first
53 When you are firing a pyrotechnic distress signal, it should be aimed__________.
- Aat about 60 degrees above the horizon
- Bstraight overhead
- Cat the vessel whose attention you want to attract
- Dinto the wind
54When should distress flares and rockets be used?
- AOnly when there is a chance of them being sighted by rescue vessels.
- BThey should be set off at half-hour intervals.
- CThey should be set off at one-hour intervals.
- DImmediately upon abandoning the vessel.
55An approve signaling device required on inflatable liferafts include include a(n)__________.
- Aorange smoke signal
- Bpistol
- Cair horn
- Dlantern
56Signaling devices required on inflatable liferafts include_____________.
- Ared flares
- Ba rocket shoulder rifle
- Can oil lantern
- Dan air horn
57Signaling devices required on inflatble life rafts include a(n) _____________.
- Aorange smoke signal
- Bpistol
- Cair horn
- Dlantern
58All of the following are recognized distress signals under the Rules of the Road EXCEPT__________.
- Aa green star signal
- Borange-colored smoke
- Cred flares
- Dthe repeated raising and lowering of outstretched arms
59A man aboard a vessel, signaling by raising and lowering his outstretched arms to each side, is indicating __________.
- Aa distress signal
- Bdanger, stay away
- Call is clear, it is safe to pass
- Dall is clear, it is safe to approach
60When a vessel signals her distress by means of a gun or other explosive signal, the firing should be at intervals of approximately _____________.
- A1 minute
- B3 minute
- C10 minutes
- D1 hour
61You can indicate that your vessel is in distress by____________.
- Acontinuously sounding the fog horn
- Bdisplaying a large red flag
- Cdisplaying three black balls in a vertical line
- Dsounding four short blast and after two seconds sounding three more rapid blasts on the whistle
62Which visual distress signal is acceptable for daylight use only?
- AOrange smoke signal
- BHandled red line
- CSelf-contained rocket propelled red parachute flare
- DRed aerial pyrotechnic flare
63What is the maximum length of time that distress flares are approved for?
- A3 and ½ years
- B2 years
- C5 years
- D1 and ½ years
64 By regulation, orange smoke distress signals will expire not more than how many months from the date of manufacture?
- A42 months
- B24 months
- C36 months
- D54 months
65Each distress signal and self-activated smoke signal must be replaced not later than the marked date of manufacture?
- A36
- B12
- C24
- D42
66 Class "B" EPIRB's transmit on frequencies that are monitored by ________.
- Aprivate, commercial, and military aircraft
- Borbiting satellites in space
- Ccommercial radio stations
- Dcommercial fishing vessels
67 Where would you find the FCC authorization for transmitting on your rig's EPIRB?
- AOn the Ship Station License.
- BOn the side of the EPIRB transmitter.
- CIn the radio log.
- DOn the Certificate of Inspection.
68When should the emergency position-indicating radio beacon(EPIRB) be activated after abandoning?
- AImmediately
- BAfter one hour
- COnly when another vessel is in sight
- DOnly after sunset
69What should you do with your emergency position indicating radio beacon if you are in a liferaft during storm conditions?
- ABring it inside the liferaft and leave it on.
- BBring it inside the liferaft and turn it off until the storm passes.
- CLeave it outside the liferaft and leave it on.
- DLeave it outside the liferaft but turn it off.
70You are in a survival craft boadcasting a distress message. What information would be essential to your rescuers?
- AYour position by latitude and longitude.
- BThe nature of the distress.
- CThe time of day.
- DYour radio call sign.
71Which of the items in the lifeboat equipment listed would be the most suitable for night signaling to a ship on the horizon?
- AA red parachute flare
- BA red handheld flare
- CA flashlight
- DA lantern
72 If you have to abandon ship, the EPIRB can be used to ____________.
- Asend radio homing signals to searching aircraft
- Bhold the lifeboat's head up into the seas
- Cgenerate orange smoke
- Dseal leaks in rubber rafts
73When operating gravity davits, ________________.
- Athe davits should always be hand cranked the last 12 inches into the final stowed position
- Bthe gripes should be released after the boat is moving
- Cthe boats are generally lowered by surging the falls around cruciform bits
- Dthe tricing pendant should be tripped prior to releasing the gripes
74The hand brake of a lifeboat winch is _____________.
- Aapplied by dropping the counterweighted lever
- Bmanually disengaged when hoisting a boat
- Ccontrolled by the centrifugal brake mechanism
- Dautomatically engaged if lowering speed is excessive
75It is important to test lifeboat davit limit switches on a regular basis to prevent ________.
- Athe possibility of the davit wires parting when the lifeboat is being retrieved and stowed in its davit
- Bdamage to the winch motor
- Cdamage to the releasing gear
- Dthe lifeboat from being lowered at an unsafe speed
76The purpose of the wire stretched between the lifeboat davit heads is to ____________.
- Asupport the manropes
- Bkeep the movement of the davits at the same speed
- Ckeep the davits from slipping when they are in the stowed position
- Dprevent vibration during lowering of the boat
77On a vessel with lifeboats on both side, the No.2 lifeboat would be located ________.
- Aforward of lifeboat No. 4 on the port side
- Bforward of lifeboat No. 4 on the starboard side
- Caft of lifeboat No. 1 on the starboard side
- Daft of lifeboat No. 5 on the starboard side
78The person-in-charge shall insure that each rescue boat on a OSV is lowered to the water, launched, and operated at least once every _____________.
- Athree months
- Bmonth
- Ctwo months
- Dsix months
79The master or person-in-charge of a MODU shall insure that each deck from which lifeboats are launched is ______________.
- Akept clear of any obstructions that would interfere with launching
- Bsurfaced with a nonskid texture
- Croped off to prevent unnecessary access
- Dposted with a list of persons assigned to the lifeboat
80 A self-righting survival craft will return to an upright position provided that all personnel ____________.
- Aare seated with seatbelts on and doors shut
- Bare seated with seatbelts on and doors open
- Care to shift to one side to right it
- Descape from the craft
81 The No. 3 lifeboat would be _____________.
- Aaft of boat No.1 on the starboard side
- Bnext to boat No. 2 on the starboard side
- Caft of boat No.1 on the port side
- Daft of boat No. 2 on the port side
82 The No. 1 lifeboat on a ship would be found ___________.
- Aon the starboard side
- Bon the port side
- Caft of the forward lifeboat on the port side
- Daft of the forward lifeboat on the starboard side
83The No. 2 lifeboat on a vessel would be found ___________.
- Aon the port side
- Baft of No.1 lifeboat port side
- Caft of No. 1 lifeboat starboard side
- Don the starboard side
84Prior to lowering the lifeboat, the most important item to check is the __________.
- Aboat plug
- Bcars
- Csail
- Dlife preservers
85 After being launched, a totally enclosed survival craft which has been afloat over a long period of time requires ___________.
- Aregular checks of bilge levels
- Bfrequent opening of hatches to permit entry of fresh air
- Cuse of ear plugs to dampen engine noise
- Dfrequent flushing of the water spray system with freshwater
86 Why are lifeboats usually double-ended?
- AThey are more seaworthy and less likely to be swamped or broach to.
- BThey can go forward and backward more easily.
- CThey require less space for stowing aboard ship.
- DAppearance and traditional styling.
87For each passenger vessel, the minimum number of immersion suits to be carried for each lifeboat is at least ____________.
- A3
- B1
- C2
- D4
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- competency Quiz on c13, created by mrk nthny on 06/08/2016.
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