航海英语(甲类船长)船舶货运技术单选题练习1
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Which statement is TRUE concerning the flash point of a substance ________.
- A.It is lower than the ignition temperature
- B.It is the temperature at which a substance will spontaneously ignite
- C.It is the temperature at which a substance,when ignited,will continue to burn
- D.It is the temperature at which the released vapors will fall within the explosive range
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Your ship is carrying hazardous cargo.During a daily inspection,you notice that some of the cargo has shifted and several cases are broken.You should FIRST ______.
- A.Call out the deck gang to jettison the cargo
- B.Log the facts in the rough log and inform the Chief Mate later
- C.Make a determination of the seriousness of the breakage,and do what you think best
- D.Report the facts immediately to the Master,who will make a decision
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Your tow includes a loaded chlorine barge.After inspecting the tow,the mate reports that he hears a hissing sound coming from the safety valves.Where will you find information on emergency procedures concerning the uncontrolled release of cargo ________.
- A.Barge's Certificate of Inspection
- B.Cargo Information Card on your towboat
- C.Cargo Manifest or loading paper
- D.Dangerous Cargo Regulations
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You have a quantity of bagged cargo to stow in a block in No.3 UTD.Which stow will provide the maximum block stability ________.
- A.Half-bag stow
- B.Bag-on-bag stow
- C.Alternate layer directions
- D.Bilge and cantline
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You are loading a cargo that includes cylinders of acetylene aboard your break bulk vessel.Which statement is true ________.
- A.The cylinders must be stowed at least 10 horizontal feet from corrosive materials in the same space
- B.Stowage in the upper deck-deck is considered to be the equivalent of“on deck”stowage for this cargo
- C.The cylinders must have a red label for flammability and a green label for compressed gas
- D.The cylinders may be protected from the radiant heat of the Sun by laying a tarp on them
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Why are most break bulk vessels built with the transverse framing system rather than the longitudinal system ________.
- A.The transverse system is more resistant to hog and sag stresses
- B.The numerous longitudinal frames cause excessive broken stowage
- C.The transverse system provides better support to the varying cargo densities on a break bulk vessel
- D.The deep web frames interfere with the stowage of break bulk cargo
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You are berthed at a cargo facility where you have just completed discharging a dangerous cargo from your barge.You must complete topside repairs on the barge involving hot work before sailing.Which statement is TRUE ________.
- A.You can make repairs with permission of the facility owner since you are empty and the cargo is on the facility
- B.The repair area must be inspected by a marine surveyor to ensure that it can be done safely
- C.Hot work repairs at such a facility are prohibited
- D.The Captain of the Port may give specific approval to make hot work repairs
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Which statement is NOT true concerning the stowage of class 1 explosives ________.
- A.Class 1.1 explosives may be stowed with class 9 dangerous substances
- B.Class 1.4 explosives must be“separated from”a stow of class 5.1 oxidizing materials
- C.Class 1.4 explosives may not be stowed in the same hold with class 6.1 poisons
- D.Class 1.4 explosives must be“separated from”a stow of class 8 corrosive materials
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Which statement concerning sweat damage in containers is TRUE ________.
- A.Sweat damage in containers is unusual due to the small enclosed volume of air
- B.In general,containerized hygroscopic cargoes are the only ones subject to sweat damage
- C.Containers should be ventilated,dehumidified,or the contents physically protected against sweat damage
- D.Sweat damage is not a problem except in insulated and refrigerated containers
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Which cargo would require a dangerous cargo manifest ________.
- A.Cotton
- B.Wheat
- C.Sugar
- D.Lumber
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Which statement concerning carbon dioxide is FALSE ________.
- A.It displaces the oxygen in the air
- B.It cannot be seen
- C.It cannot be smelled
- D.It is safe to use near personnel in a confined space
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When arranging cargo for ______ in the holds,we should give first consideration to ship's seaworthiness and her being in a good sea-going trim after loading.
- A.Dunnage
- B.Separation
- C.Stowage
- D.Operation
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When stowing hazardous materials on deck,lashing of such cargo is permitted if ______.
- A.A wooden bin is constructed of at least 2-inch dunnage and bolted together
- B.The cargo is lashed to the adjacent guard rails
- C.The lashings are secured to deck pad eyes
- D.There is at least 3 inches of dunnage on deck
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When loading or discharging dry mud or cement,crew members should use goggles and ______.
- A.Facial respirator mask
- B.Ear plugs
- C.Rubberized boots
- D.Fireman's outfit
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Vehicle operators should ______ the chassis to take pressure(caused by the tension of the lashing)off the springs.
- A.brace
- B.lash
- C.block up
- D.secure
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What is a solid at ambient temperature ________.
- A.Aniline
- B.Formic acid
- C.Methyl chloride
- D.Napthalene
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To obtain maximum use of the hold's carrying capacity cargo handlers should minimize ______.
- A.Broken Stowage
- B.Deadweight
- C.Gross tonnage
- D.Net Tonnage
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Under every contract of carriage of goods by sea the carrier,in relation to the loading,handling,stowage,carriage,custody,care and discharge of such goods,shall be ______ the responsibilities and liabilities,and entitled to the rights and immunities hereinafter set forth.
- A.Subject to
- B.Inject to
- C.Object to
- D.Project to
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The wooden planking that protects the tank top from cargo loading is called ______.
- A.Ceiling
- B.Shores
- C.Frames
- D.Toms
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The transportation of dangerous cargo in packages is governed by ______.
- A.IBC code
- B.BC code
- C.IMDG code
- D.IGC code
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The telegram AFTER UNLOADING PROCEED MANILA IN BALLAST indicates that the ship will proceed to Manila ______.
- A.With dangerous cargo
- B.For discharging
- C.With no cargo on board
- D.For taking ballast
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The nozzle of a gasoline hose or can should be kept ______.
- A.In contact with the fill opening to guard against static spark
- B.From making contact with the fill opening to guard against static spark
- C.In contact with the fill opening to allow proper venting
- D.None of the above
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The sign used to caution persons approaching the gangway of a tank barge during cargo transfer reads ______.
- A.Warning,Keep Off,Stay Clear
- B.Danger,Do Not Board
- C.Warning,No Smoking,No Open Lights,No Visitors
- D.Dangerous Cargo Being Transferred
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Your vessel is loaded with nonhygroscopic cargoes and is going from a cold to a warm climate.You should ______.
- A.Start the exhaust blowers
- B.Start the intake blowers
- C.Not ventilate the cargo holds
- D.Ventilate the cargo holds
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The most important principle in the cargo stowage is ______.
- A.To avoid the rearrangement of the cargo loaded on board
- B.To ensure the safety of the ship and cargo
- C.To reject the damaged cargo during loading operation
- D.To prevent the spontaneous combustion of the coal and grain
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The lashings shall not be ______,depending on the deck fittings or space available.
- A.crisscrossed
- B.tightened
- C.secured
- D.fastened
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The dew point is reached when the ______.
- A.Temperature of the air equals the temperature of the seawater
- B.Atmospheric pressure is 14.7 lbs.per square inch
- C.Relative humidity reaches 50%
- D.Air becomes saturated with water vapor
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The case for Dangerous Goods in question was badly crushed and was returned to dock shed and ______.
- A.Shortlanded
- B.Shortshipped
- C.Shortdischarged
- D.Shortoperated
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The Captain ordered the dangerous cargo on deck ______ to lighten the ship and minimize the risk at sea.
- A.Be jettisoned
- B.Be dropped
- C.Be dived
- D.Be abandoned
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The(auto)ignition temperature is that temperature at which ______.
- A.No spark or flame is required to ignite gas or vapor
- B.A fuel begins to give off explosive vapors
- C.A fuel if ignited will continue to burn
- D.A 1% mixture of the fuel with air will explode
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Sweat damage in a hatch full of canned goods in cartons will occur when the ______.
- A.Air temperature is higher than the temperature of the cargo
- B.Air temperature is lower than the temperature of the cargo
- C.Dew point is higher than the temperature of the cargo
- D.Dew point is lower than the temperature of the cargo
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Spontaneous ignition can result from ______.
- A.an unprotected drop-light bulb
- B.careless disposal or storage of material
- C.smoking in bed
- D.worn electrical wires on power tools
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Steel strapping is used for ______.
- A.bracing
- B.blocking
- C.tomming down
- D.lashing
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On a vessel proceeding from a very cold to a warm climate with a cargo of a nonhygroscopic nature in the holds,which is TRUE ________.
- A.Danger of heavy ship sweat exists;constant and vigorous ventilation is required
- B.There is danger of heavy cargo sweat if outside air is introduced by ventilation
- C.There is little danger of ship's sweat,slight possibility of cargo sweat;moderate ventilation is needed
- D.The possibility of any sweat problem,either cargo or ship,is remote
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Odorous cargoes are those that ______.
- A.Are exceptionally dusty and leave a residue
- B.Are liquid but are in containers
- C.Are susceptible to damage by tainting
- D.Give off fumes that may damage other cargoes
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Spontaneous combustion is caused by ______.
- A.An outside heat source heating a substance until it ignites
- B.Conduction of heat through a wall of material to the substance
- C.Chemical action within a substance
- D.All of the above
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Loading cargo operation in hold No.3 stopped owing to ______.
- A.gangs employed
- B.windlass trouble
- C.gangs unavailable
- D.shortage of navigational charts
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Lashing is the means of securing vehicles and other cargo by ______.
- A.tomming down method
- B.blocking method
- C.bracing method
- D.using wire ropes,chains,steel bars,and turnbuckles
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In the case of the leading marks,the master may ______ to show these in the bill of lading if the goods or their containers are not clearly marked in such a manner as should ordinarily remain legible until the end of the voyage.
- A.confuse
- B.excuse
- C.defuse
- D.refuse
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In the stowage of deck cargo,cribbing is ______.
- A.Placed on deck to support the cargo
- B.Separation pieces used to keep cylinders upright and steady
- C.Shims for stowing baled cargo
- D.Nets placed across the hatch opening to keep the cargo from falling in the hatch
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In order that a ship may be able to work her cargo as soon as she arrives,the stevedore gangs must be ordered ______.
- A.in advance
- B.afterwards
- C.later
- D.forwards
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If your asphalt barge has operated more than 12 months in saltwater in the 24 month period since it was last dry-docked,when is it required to be hauled out again ________.
- A.12 months since last dry-docking
- B.18 months since last dry-docking
- C.24 months since last dry-docking
- D.36 months since last dry-docking
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If you must pump bilges while a vessel is in port,you should pump only ______.
- A.If discharge is led to a shore tank or barge
- B.During the hours of darkness
- C.On the outgoing tide
- D.As much as is necessary
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If the goods shipped are perishable,low cost goods,live animals,deck cargo,etc.,the freight and all related charges shall be paid ______.
- A.At the time of shipment
- B.On vessel's arrival
- C.At the time of sailing
- D.At the time the voyage has been accomplished
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During the process of loading,damages to cargo can be reduced to minimum by ______.
- A.Shippers who deliver the cargo to the ship on time
- B.Stevedores who handle the cargo with caution
- C.Ship's crew members who check the cargo in regular intervals
- D.Consignees who take good care of the cargo
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If the meter needle of the oxygen indicator cannot be set to zero,what should be done ________.
- A.Replace the batteries
- B.Check the sampling tube for blockage
- C.Adjust the final reading by the amount the needle is displaced from zero
- D.Replace the platinum filament
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During cargo operations,your vessel develops a list due to the center of gravity rising above the transverse metacenter.To correct the list,you should ______.
- A.Shift weight to the high side
- B.Shift weight to the centerline
- C.Add weight in the lower holds or double bottoms
- D.Remove weight from the lower holds or double bottoms
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Deadfreight is the charge for the ______.
- A.Carriage of demise cargo
- B.Cost of transshipment of over-carried cargo
- C.Difference in the amount of cargo loaded and the amount of cargo discharged
- D.Difference in the amount of cargo loaded and the amount of cargo booked,through no fault of the vessel
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Dangerous goods required to be“carried on deck only”should not be carried on closed vehicle decks,but may be carried on open vehicle deck when authorized by the competent authority concerned.
- A.Under deck
- B.On deck
- C.On deck only
- D.Under deck only
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Corrosive liquids and acids should have what kind of label ________.
- A.Skull and crossbones
- B.Yellow
- C.Red
- D.White
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Certain dangerous goods are required“to be stowed in a mechanically ventilated space”.When such goods are carried in a closed Ro/Ro cargo space or a special category space,this space should _______.
- A.Be mechanically operated
- B.Be temperature controlled
- C.Be mechanically ventilated
- D.Not allow to run its refrigeration or heating equipment
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COMPATIBILITY OF GOODS states ______.
- A.the method for the proper stowage of a dangerous cargo
- B.the necessity of lashing,securing and piling of awkward or lengthy cargo
- C.whether different goods can be stowed together in one hold
- D.ventilation method for hydrous cargo
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Concerning the use of a stabilogauge,what of the following cannot be found ________.
- A.Mean draft
- B.Trim
- C.Displacement
- D.Deadweight
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By the stowage factor,when given a certain volume of space,we know ______.
- A.The space of the ship
- B.The space of one hold
- C.What kind of cargo can be stowed
- D.How much cargo can be stowed
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Certain cargoes must be segregated because of their ______.
- A.Inherent characteristics
- B.Weight
- C.Destination
- D.Danger to humans
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Another name for coal naphtha that would appear on a dangerous cargo manifest is ______.
- A.Benzene
- B.Tar
- C.Middle oil
- D.Toluene
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Assuming an even transverse distribution of weight in a vessel,which condition could cause a list ________.
- A.Empty double-bottoms and lower holds,and a heavy deck cargo
- B.Flooding the forepeak to correct the vessel's trim
- C.Having KG smaller than KM
- D.Having a small positive righting arm
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Because of ______,no separation is needed for the cargoes destined for New York.
- A.Their different packing
- B.Their same nature
- C.Their different destinations
- D.Their different natures
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All dunnage planks and mats must be sent on board ______ commencement of loading.
- A.Prior to
- B.During
- C.In the period of
- D.Afterwards
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All of our export dangerous cargo is ______ examined before shipment.
- A.Though
- B.Through
- C.Thorough
- D.Thoroughly
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All deck cargo must be ______ in addition to being shored,blocked,and braced.
- A.lashed
- B.carefully prestowed
- C.nested
- D.properly supervised
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A tank containers should not generally be more than 95% full,______.
- A.to allow for possible thermal expansion of the contents
- B.to prevent dangerous surging movements in transit
- C.to increase its weight
- D.to change the free surface in it
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A vessel is proceeding from a very cold climate to a warm climate.With a cargo of non-hygroscopic nature,which of the following is correct ________.
- A.There is danger of heavy cargo sweat if outside air is introduced by ventilation
- B.Danger of the ship sweat exists.Constant and vigorous ventilation is required
- C.There is little danger of ship's sweat;slight possibility of cargo sweat
- D.The possibility of any ship or cargo sweat is remote
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A package contains nitric acid solution and is radioactive.The radiation level at the package surface is 36 millirems per hour.How should this package be labeled ________.
- A.Radioactive II and oxidizer
- B.Radioactive II and poison
- C.Radioactive I and corrosive
- D.Fissile class I
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A petroleum liquid has a flashpoint of 85℃.This liquid is in IMDG Code classed as a ______.
- A.Flammable liquid
- B.Nonflammable liquid
- C.Inflammable liquid
- D.Disflammable liquid
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A hygroscopic cargo is defined as a cargo ______.
- A.capable of absorbing moisture in the form of a gas
- B.capable of giving off moisture in the form of a liquid
- C.that is shipped in a liquid state
- D.that will ignite in contact with water
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______ my knowledge the figure at the loading port is not quite accurate.
- A.At
- B.In
- C.To
- D.With