航海英语(甲类船长)海上应急单选题练习1
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In most cases involving spillage of dangerous goods,the most effective response will probably be to ______.
- A.attempt to repack dangerous goods
- B.close all hatches and doors
- C.open all hatches and doors
- D.wash the substance overboard or jettison it
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In medical training standards,seafarers are not required to demonstrate their ability ______.
- A.to provide medical first aid on board
- B.to take charge of medical care on board ships
- C.to take immediate effective action in the case of accidents or illness likely to occur on board ship
- D.to improve cardiac function after transplantation of autologous bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells
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Before CPR is started,you should ______.
- A.Establish an open airway
- B.Treat any bleeding wounds
- C.Insure the victim is conscious
- D.Make the victim comfortable
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______ is not recommended for use in dealing with spillage.
- A.Sawdust
- B.Copious quantities of water
- C.Inert material
- D.Cargo on board the ship
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Advices concerning MFAG and EmS are not likely to be given by ______.
- A.manufacturers of the products involved in the accident
- B.coastguard
- C.port State authorities
- D.medical universities
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______ contains procedures for the actions that can be taken if there is a fire or spill of dangerous goods.
- A.MFAG
- B.EmS
- C.IMDG
- D.BC
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You start a centrifugal cargo pump to discharge cargo.The pump works for a while and then loses suction.This could NOT be caused by ______.
- A.Leaking shaft seals
- B.Air pockets in the liquid
- C.High cargo level in the tanks
- D.A leaking suction line
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You start a centrifugal cargo pump to discharge cargo.The pump works for a while and then loses suction.This could be caused by ______.
- A.The pump running backwards
- B.Incomplete priming
- C.The discharge head being too high
- D.All of the above
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You have completed a crude oil wash.What action should be taken with the oil in the lines running to the washing machines ________.
- A.Open a COW nozzle forward and one aft and drain the line into the after tank by gravity
- B.Blow the line out using compressed air
- C.Pull a suction using the supply line pump
- D.Close off all valves in the system and leave the oil in the line primed for the next crude oil wash
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You are underway with a tow consisting of six barges containing hazardous chemicals.Which statement is FALSE concerning a cargo information card ________.
- A.It must be carried in the pilothouse,readily available for each chemical carried
- B.It must be posted on the lead barge of the tow only
- C.It must be posted on each barge on the tow
- D.It contains information on procedure for spills or leaks
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Which statement is TRUE of a gasoline spill ________.
- A.It is visible for a shorter time than a fuel oil spill
- B.It is not covered by the pollution laws
- C.It does little harm to marine life
- D.It will sink more rapidly than crude oil
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When cleaning a tank by the Butterworth process,you should begin to pump out the slops ______.
- A.At the end of the drop schedule
- B.When the process is started
- C.When the process is finished
- D.When the tank is clean
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Vessels carrying ______ must not willfully wash decks or holds.
- A.General cargo
- B.Steel products
- C.Harmful cargo
- D.Machinery
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The regulations regarding Oil Record Books do not apply to ship's that ______.
- A.Are on an international voyage
- B.Are on a voyage of more than 24 hours
- C.Have a valid International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate
- D.Have a valid National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit
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The sorting of accident victims according to the severity of their injuries is called ______.
- A.evaluation
- B.triage
- C.surveying
- D.prioritizing
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The process that oil spilled in sea is adsorbed on the suspended material and deposited to the bottom defines ______.
- A.Oxidation and destruction
- B.Dissolution
- C.Oxidation and destruction
- D.Sedimentation
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The equipment required to remove an on-deck oil spill on a barge transfering oil must either be carried on board or ______.
- A.on a tug standing by
- B.available by contract with the shore facility
- C.kept at the shoreside hose connection during transfer
- D.kept in a protected shoreside location readily accessible
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The oil components including polar compounds formed as a result of oxidation of some oil fractions in the marine environment dissolving in seawater defines ______.
- A.Oxidation and destruction
- B.Dissolution
- C.Oxidation and destruction
- D.Sedimentation
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OIL-IN-WATER are ______.
- A.sediment of oil in water
- B.oil dissolvents in water
- C.solid oil aggregates
- D.droplets of oil suspended in water
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Every oil tanker of 150 GT and above and every other ship of 400 GT and above must now carry on board a ______.
- A.MCA
- B.MRCC
- C.SOSREP
- D.MCA
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During which condition should the operator of a pedestal crane shutdown operations ________.
- A.Bunkering barge alongside
- B.Potable water spill on deck
- C.Crane hydraulic hose bursts
- D.Trim greater than 4 feet
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______is not one of the most important environmental factors that influence hydrocarbon biodegradation.
- A.temperature
- B.concentration of nutrients
- C.nitrogen
- D.oxygen
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______ is the result of combining processes of microbial activity and biochemical process.
- A.Emulsification
- B.Microbial degradation
- C.Sedimentation
- D.Dissolution
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You are on a 50.3 meters long vessel with a draft of 2.7 meters and twin screws.Which statement about rescuing a survivor in the water with ship pickup is TRUE ________.
- A.You should stop to windward of the man and drift down on him
- B.You should stop with the man on your weather beam and twist the ship up to him
- C.A pickup off the weather bow gives maximum maneuverability with the least possibility of injury to the man
- D.Ship pick up should never be used with a shallow draft vessel
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______ is not a process of weathering of the oil spilled in the sea water.
- A.Evaporation
- B.Dispersion
- C.Emulsification
- D.Drifting
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You are attempting to administer CPR to a victim.When you blow into his mouth it is apparent that no air is getting into the lungs.What should you do ________.
- A.Blow harder to force the air past the tongue
- B.Raise the victim's head higher than his feet
- C.Press on the victim's lungs so that air pressure will blow out any obstruction
- D.Re-tip the head and try again
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Which procedure should NOT be done for a person who has fainted ________.
- A.Revive the person with smelling salts
- B.Loosen the clothing
- C.Lay the person horizontally
- D.Give pain reliever
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You are at sea in an inflatable liferaft.In high latitudes,the greatest danger is ______.
- A.asphyxiation due to keeping the canopy closed
- B.hypothermia caused by cold temperature
- C.collapse of the raft due to cold temperatures
- D.starvation
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Which knot is suitable for hoisting an unconscious person ________.
- A.Bowline on a bight
- B.Fisherman's loop
- C.French bowline
- D.Spider hitch
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You are administering chest compressions during CPR.Where on the victim's body should the pressure be applied ________.
- A.Lower half of the sternum
- B.Tip of the sternum
- C.Top half of the sternum
- D.Left chest over the heart
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Which is TRUE concerning immersion suits and their use ________.
- A.Only a light layer of clothing may be worn underneath
- B.They provide sufficient flotation to do away with the necessity of wearing a life jacket
- C.They should be tight fitting
- D.A puncture in the suit will not appreciably reduce its value
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When landing a lifeboat through heavy surf with a strong current running parallel to the beach(from right to left when facing from seaward)the recommended procedure is to______.
- A.approach while coming to the left to take advantage of the current
- B.drop an anchor outside the surf line,then pay out anchor line over the bow while the seas carry the boat toward the beach
- C.approach slow enough so that the boat can be brought around to meet breaking seas on the bow
- D.rig a drogue with tripping line over the bow,back ashore with drogue tripped between breakers
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When transferring survivors from an enclosed lifeboat to a rescue vessel,personnel on board the boat should ______.
- A.remove their life preservers to make it easier to climb on board the rescue vessel
- B.climb on top of the boat while waiting for their turn to transfer to the rescue vessel
- C.remain seated inside and make the transfer one person at a time
- D.enter the water and swim over to the rescue vessel
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When collecting condensation for drinking water,______.
- A.A sponge used to mop up and store condensation must be kept salt free
- B.Only condensation on the bottom of the canopy should be collected
- C.It should be strained through a finely woven cloth
- D.Chlorine tablets should be used to make it drinkable
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What should be used to steer an open lifeboat if the rudder becomes lost or damaged ________.
- A.Sea anchor
- B.Steering oar
- C.Spare rudder
- D.Daggerboard
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When a patient is suspected of having appendicitis,the primary action is to ______.
- A.Give the patient a laxative to relieve pain
- B.Give the patient morphine sulfate to relieve pain
- C.Confine to bed until helicopter arrives
- D.Give the patient aspirin with a glass of water
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What is the accepted standard for wire rope falls used in connection with the lifeboat gear ________.
- A.Six by seven galvanized wire rope
- B.Six by twenty-four improved plow steel wire rope
- C.Six by thirty-seven preformed fiber-core wire rope
- D.Six by nineteen regular-lay filler wire rope
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What represents poor sanitary procedures ________.
- A.Keep and use a separate filling hose for potable(drinking)water
- B.Locate potable(drinking)water tanks as low as possible in the bilge
- C.Eliminate enclosed spaces in which trash,food particles,dirt may gather
- D.After washing dishes with soap and warm water,sterilize them in water of at least 170℉(76.7℃)
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What could be a result of insufficient lubrication of lifeboat winches and davits ________.
- A.Moisture accumulation in winch motor damaging the electrical wiring
- B.Freezing of gears in cold weather
- C.Corroding of sheaves on the davits so they will not rotate
- D.All of the above
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The tops of the thwarts,side benches,and the footings of a lifeboat are painted which color ________.
- A.International orange
- B.Yellow
- C.White
- D.Red
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The required portable radio shall be stored in the proper location and be ______.
- A.Equipped with an approved carrying case
- B.Equipped with spare batteries
- C.Readily accessible for transfer to a lifeboat
- D.In a waterproof enclosure
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The steering oar in a lifeboat is usually referred to as the ______.
- A.bumpkin oar
- B.stroke oar
- C.sweep oar
- D.becket oar
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The minimum amount of lifesaving equipment required aboard an 85-foot uninspected towing vessel consists of ______.
- A.One approved flotation cushion for each person on board
- B.One approved life preserver for each person on board and one life ring
- C.One approved inflatable vest for each person on board
- D.Lifeboat capacity equal to 1 1/2 times the number of persons on board
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The purpose of air tanks in a lifeboat is to ______.
- A.Make the boat float higher
- B.Provide a stowage place for provisions
- C.Add strength to the boat
- D.Keep the boat afloat if flooded
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The lifesaving equipment on all vessels shall be ______.
- A.inspected weekly
- B.stowed in locked compartments
- C.readily accessible
- D.tested yearly
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The lifeboat releasing gear lever should be marked with the words ______.
- A.DANGER,DO NOT TOUCH
- B.DANGER,BOAT MAY DROP
- C.DANGER,LEVER RELEASES BOAT
- D.DANGER,LEVER DROPS BOAT
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The length of the steering oar in a lifeboat is ______.
- A.shorter than the rowing oars
- B.the same length as the rowing oars
- C.longer than the rowing oars
- D.unrelated to the length of the rowing oars
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The launching ramp for the lifeboat is ______.
- A.the roller
- B.the skid
- C.the slide
- D.the davit
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The governor brake shall be capable of controlling the speed of lowering a fully equipped lifeboat with its complement of persons on board at ______.
- A.safe speed only specified
- B.not less than 120 feet per minute
- C.not more than 120 feet per minute
- D.not more than 90 feet per minute
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If your urine makes the snow dark yellow,you are becoming ______.
- A.constipated
- B.dehydrated
- C.frostbited
- D.cold diuresic
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Sign(s)of respiratory arrest requiring artificial respiration is(are)______.
- A.vomiting
- B.blue color and lack of breathing
- C.irregular breathing
- D.unconsciousness
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Once you have established the daily ration of drinking water in a survival situation,how should you drink it ________.
- A.Small sips at regular intervals during the day
- B.The complete daily ration at one time during the day
- C.One-third the daily ration three times daily
- D.Small sips only after sunset
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Your feet,hands,and exposed facial areas are particularly vulnerable to ______.
- A.frostbite
- B.moisture
- C.dew
- D.sea water
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______ is not a proper form for Muster lists.
- A.A separate card given to each crew member
- B.A separate instruction booklet given to each crew member
- C.A card fixed in each cabin with instructions for the occupant of the cabin
- D.A well prepared notice posted on water-tight doors and/or in chart-room
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Which of the following statements is FALSE,concerning the regulations pertaining to the cylinder room of a fixed CO2 fire extinguishing system ________.
- A.The compartment must be properly ventilated
- B.The temperature of the room should never exceed 130℉
- C.The door must be kept unlocked
- D.The compartment shall be clearly marked and identifiable
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Which statement concerning the application of dry chemical powder is FALSE ________.
- A.At temperatures of less than 32℉,the extinguisher must be recharged more often
- B.When possible,the fire should be attacked from windward
- C.The stream should be directed at the base of the fire
- D.Directing the stream into burning flammable liquid may cause splashing
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Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning the proper procedure in handling a fire hose ________.
- A.A 1.5 inch hose should be deployed with a minimum of a nozzleman and hoseman
- B.Back-up hosemen should be positioned wherever the hose makes a significant turn
- C.The fire hose should be partially charged before deploying it from the fire station
- D.The nozzleman should always hold the nozzle with one hand on top,to prevent kickback
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When H2S is burned(flared)on a ship,what can you expect to occur ________.
- A.All of the H2S will be converted to SO2
- B.All of the H2S will be converted to hydrogen and free sulfur
- C.Only 80% of the H2S will be converted to SO2 or free sulfur
- D.The H2S not converted will not be dangerous
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What is the MOST irritating to the skin ________.
- A.Carbon disulfide
- B.Ethyl alcohol
- C.Isoprene
- D.Oleum
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When compared to a high-expansion foam,a low-expansion foam will ______.
- A.Be dryer
- B.Be lighter
- C.Be less heat resistant
- D.Not cling to vertical surfaces
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When fighting a large fire on your vessel and attacking it from ABOVE the space on fire,it is important to ______.
- A.Rotate personnel,due to heat stress
- B.Station personnel on the hot deck immediately above the fire
- C.Stay low by crouching or kneeling on deck
- D.All of the above
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The number and position of hydrants arranged on board shall be such that _______,one of which shall be from a single length of hose,may reach any part of the ship normally accessible to the passengers or crew while the ship is being navigated.
- A.at least two jets of water which shall be from the same length of hose
- B.at least two jets of water emanating from the same hydrant
- C.at least two jets of water not emanating from the same hydrant
- D.at least two jets of water not emanating from the same hydrant,one of which shall be from a single length of hose
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When a ship's low-pressure CO2 fixed fire extinguishing system is activated from a remote location,what determines the quantity of CO2 being released into a selected space ________.
- A.The number of discharge nozzles in the space determines the quantity released
- B.The discharge will continue until the temperature of the space returns to its normal ambient temperature
- C.The main CO2 tank is partitioned into sections that are individually designated for each of the protected spaces
- D.A pneumatic timer controls each discharge selector valve,and is preset for each space
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What is acceptable flame screening ________.
- A.A fitted single brass screen of 10 x 10 mesh
- B.A fitted stainless steel screen of 30 x 30 mesh
- C.A fitted single stainless steel screen of 15 x 15 mesh
- D.Two fitted brass screens of 10 x 15 mesh spaced 1/2 inch apart
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The most effective way of applying carbon dioxide from a portable extinguisher to a fire is by ______.
- A.Forming a cloud cover over the flames
- B.Directing the gas at the base of the flames in a slow sweeping motion
- C.Discharging the carbon dioxide into the heart of the flames
- D.Bouncing the discharge off an adjacent bulkhead just above the burning surface
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The most frequent cause of fires aboard tankers is due to ______.
- A.Improper gas freeing
- B.Leaking of cargo pump glands
- C.Tobacco smoking
- D.Spontaneous combustion
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The minimum temperature required to ignite gas or vapor without a spark or flame being present is called ______.
- A.Flash point
- B.Fire point
- C.Autoignition temperature
- D.Lower explosive limit
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The international shore connection required on a ship is designed to ______.
- A.Permit discharge of waste oil
- B.Allow hook up of fire fighting water from a dock or another vessel
- C.Satisfy pollution prevention requirements
- D.Allow emergency use of the fire main for deballasting
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The high-velocity fog tip used with the all-purpose fire fighting nozzle should always be ______.
- A.Attached by a chain
- B.Coated with heavy grease to prevent corrosion
- C.Painted red for identity as emergency equipment
- D.Stored in the clip at each fire station
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The international shore connection ______.
- A.Allows hook up of fire fighting water from shore facilities
- B.Satisfies pollution prevention requirements
- C.Allows emergency use of the fire main for deballasting
- D.Permits discharge of waste oil to shore facilities
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The brickwork surrounding the firebox of a boiler is known as ______.
- A.Refractory
- B.The screen wall
- C.The water wall
- D.Fire plate
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One disadvantage of using regular dry chemical(sodium bicarbonate)in firefighting is that ______.
- A.It can break down under high heat and emit noxious fumes
- B.It will decompose under prolonged storage and lose its effectiveness
- C.Fire has been known to flash back over the surface of an oil fire
- D.It is ineffective in fighting fires in high-voltage electrical equipment
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Lifesaving regulations require that a fire drill include ______.
- A.Starting the fire pumps
- B.Checking the operation of watertight doors
- C.Checking arrangements for abandon ship
- D.All of the above
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CIt is desirable to have screens on the vents of potable water tanks to ______.
- A.Filter the incoming air
- B.Prevent explosions
- C.Prevent backups
- D.Stop insects from entering
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Fire protection regulations for towing vessels require all crew members to know how to perform each of these tasks EXCEPT ______.
- A.Start the mechanical ventilation system for the engine room
- B.Operate the fuel shut-off for the engine room
- C.Operate all fire extinguishing equipment aboard the vessel on board the vessel,including starting the fire pump
- D.All of the above
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If a firefighting situation calls for low-velocity fog you would ______.
- A.order the engine room to reduce pressure on the fire pump
- B.put the lever on an all-purpose fire nozzle all the way forward
- C.attach a low-velocity fog applicator with the nozzle shut down
- D.put the lever on an all-purpose fire nozzle all the way back
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All following items except ______ are contained in the description of the duties assigned to crew members to carry out in relation to passengers during an emergency.
- A.warning the passengers of the emergency
- B.assembling the passengers at their designated muster stations
- C.ensuring that a supply of blankets is taken to the survival craft
- D.the substitutes for key persons who may become disabled
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A fire hose with a nozzle attached must be connected to each hydrant except when exposed to heavy weather or when the ______.
- A.Fire hose might be damaged by cargo operations
- B.Vessel is in port
- C.Fire-main system is not charged
- D.Fire pumps are used for purposes other than supplying water to the fire main
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A crew member reports that the high-pressure alarm light of a low-pressure CO2 fixed fire extinguishing system is illuminated.The most probable cause of this condition would be that ______.
- A.an air leak has developed in the tank
- B.the tank cooling system has malfunctioned
- C.the pilot cylinder discharge valve is leaking
- D.an excessive amount of insulation has been installed on the tank and piping
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______ is not contained in the muster list.
- A.the details of how the order to abandon ship is given
- B.the details of the general emergency alarm signal,the fire alarm signal and the public address system
- C.the substitutes for key persons who may become disabled
- D.the various fire sections enclosed by“A”class divisions
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______ of the following statements is(are)correct regarding motor lifeboats on cargo vessels.① The motor of each lifeboat shall be operated in the ahead and astern position for a period of not more than 5 minutes once in each week;② The fuel tank of all motor-propelled lifeboats shall be emptied and the fuel changed at least once in every year.
- A.① only
- B.② only
- C.Both ① and ②
- D.Neither ① nor ②
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______ is not an item shown in General Arrangement Plan.
- A.the sections enclosed by “B” class divisions
- B.the ventilating system
- C.details of the public address system
- D.means of access to different compartments,decks,etc.
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______ is not an item shown in General Arrangement Plan.
- A.The details of the general emergency alarm signal
- B.The position of dampers
- C.Identification numbers of the ventilating fans serving each section
- D.The fire-extinguishing appliances
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The key to rescuing a man overboard is ______.
- A.Good communication
- B.A dedicated crew
- C.Good equipment
- D.Well-conducted drills
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When carrying out a parallel track search pattern,the course of the search units should normally be which of the following ________.
- A.In the same direction as the anticipated drift
- B.In the opposite direction of the anticipated drift
- C.Perpendicular to the line of anticipated drift
- D.Downwind
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When can routine communications be resumed on a frequency or channel on which radio silence has been imposed ________.
- A.After determining that the frequency or channel appears to be no longer in use
- B.After determining that geographic distance from the distress situation will prohibit any other signal from interfering with emergency communications
- C.After the Rescue Coordination Center transmits a message on the frequency or channel being used for emergency communications stating that such traffic has concluded
- D.Routine communications can resume if,in the Master's opinion,communications on that frequency or channel will not interfere with emergency communications
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The Coordinator Surface Search(CSS)in a SAR situation should display by night ______.
- A.Deck lights forward and aft
- B.A white light over two red lights
- C.A red light,white light,and blue light in a vertical line
- D.A distinctive signal promulgated by the CSS
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The indication of a slipping anchor is a(n)______.
- A.Decrease in mooring line length
- B.Increase in the opposite amperage
- C.Increase in the opposite line tension
- D.Decrease in mooring line tension and amperage
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During an annual FCC inspection ______.
- A.All required documents and publications may have to be produced
- B.Licensed GMDSS radio operators may be required to demonstrate equipment competencies
- C.All required equipment must be fully operational
- D.All of the above
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MERSAR is replaced by ______.
- A.IAMSAR
- B.COMSAR
- C.ICAO SAR
- D.1979 SAR
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If you are on the beach and are signaling to a small boat in distress that your present location is dangerous and they should land to the left,you would ______.
- A.fire a green star to the left
- B.send the letter K by light and point to the left
- C.place an orange signal to your left as you signal with a white light
- D.send the code signal S followed by L
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Changing rescuers while carrying out artificial respiration should be done ______.
- A.without losing the rhythm of respiration
- B.only with the help of two other people
- C.by not stopping the respiration for more than 5 minutes
- D.at ten-minute intervals
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______ is a/an aircraft used in SAR.
- A.MRCC
- B.SOSREP
- C.MCA
- D.3A