甲类三副航海英语单选题练习(3)
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The engine______smoke and steam．
- A.gives up
- B.gives away
- C.gives in
- D.gives off
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The emergency signal for fires is sounded on the ship’s whistle and general alarm as _____.
- A.a continuous ringing for 10 seconds
- B.one short ring followed by one long ring
- C.two long rings of at least 20 seconds
- D.a continuous ringing until the fire is extinguished
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The Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacon on a cargo vessel must be stowed ______.
- A.in an inside passageway
- B.in an approved bracket
- C.so that it is accessible from the bridge of the vessel
- D.so that it will float free if the vessel sinks
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The electrical components for each single crane are installed in its ______.
- A.crane house
- B.machinery base
- C.turntable
- D.All of the above
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The dumping of refuse in a lock is permitted ______.
- A.when approved by the lockmaster
- B.shen locking downbound
- C.at no time
- D.during high water only
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The document that certifies the correctness of the load line marks on a ship is called the __.
- A.Certificate of Inspection
- B.Load Line Certificate
- C.Certificate of Documentation
- D.SOLAS Certificate
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The document on a vessel, annually endorsed by an American Bureau of Shipping surveyor is called the ______.
- A.Certificate of Inspection
- B.Classification Certificate
- C.Load Line Certificate
- D.Seaworthy Certificate
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The disinfection of various compartments in a vessel by filling with a gaseous agent todestroy rats and all insects pests which act as germ carriers means ______.
- A.fumigation
- B.discharging
- C.Compensation
- D.displacement
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The distance between the surface of the water and the tidal datum is the______．
- A.height of tide
- B.charted depth
- C.actual water depth
- D.range of tide
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The difference in tones between the displacement in salt water at summer load waterline and the light weight of the vessel is______．
- A.gross tonnage
- B.net tonnage
- C.Displacement
- D.deadweight
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The disinfection of various compartments in a vessel by filling them with a gaseous agent to destroy rats etc. means______．
- A.Quarantine
- B.fire drills
- C.washing and cleaning
- D.fumigation
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The depth______a shallow patch，lying about 1.3 miles southeastward of Nanshan Tou lighthouse reduces to about 6.1 meters．
- A.above
- B.over
- C.up
- D.Upon
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The depth over a shallow patch, ______ about 1.5 miles southeastward of Nanshan Toulighthouse reduces to about 8 meters.
- A.lay
- B.lies
- C.being lain
- D.Lying
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The depth ______ a shallow patch, lying about 1.3 miles southeastward of Nanshan Tou lighthouse reduces to about 6.1 meters.
- A.above
- B.over
- C.up
- D.Upon
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The degree of being seen under certain weather condition is called______．
- A.Front
- B.Depression
- C.Swell
- D.Visibility
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The deck control valve to be ______ after being repaired.
- A.returned and attached again
- B.moved and fitted again
- C.removed and refitted
- D.reproduced and put on again
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The correction to be applied to a LoranC reading when matching a sky wave to a ground wave may be found______．
- A.on loran charts covering areas where sky waves are used
- B.in the Radio Aids to Navigation PUB 117
- C.in the LoranC Correction Tables
- D.Sky waves cannot be matched to ground waves in LoranC to produce a usable reading
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The correct method of switching off a marine radar is to turn power switch to ____ position fisrt, then to ______ position.
- A.off / standby
- B.standby / off
- C.standby / close
- D.close / standby
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The control lever for the mechanical disengaging apparatus in a lifeboat shall ______.
- A.be painted bright red
- B.be secured to a permanent part of the lifeboat structure
- C.have the area surrounding the lever painted white
- D.All of the above
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The connected joints of pipe, usually made of three joints of pipe approximately 90 feetlong, racked in the derrick when making a trip are called a ______.
- A.stand
- B.joint
- C.Standpipe
- D.string
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The compass rose on a nautical chart indicates both variation and ______.
- A.deviation
- B.annual rate of variation change
- C.precession
- D.compass error
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The compass error of a magnetic compass that has no deviation is ______.
- A.zero
- B.equal to variation
- C.eliminated by adjusting the compass
- D.constant at any geographical location
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The commander of a rescue unit designated to co-ordinate search and rescue operations within a specified area is the ______.
- A.General commander
- B.Commander general
- C.On-scene commander
- D.Search commander
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The common way to obtain your ship’s position is ______.
- A.keeping a close watch and lookout
- B.taking a radar range and bearing
- C.observing a radar target and listening to signals
- D.keeping a well clear caution
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The collision bulkhead shall be of ______.
- A.water-tight
- B.air-tight
- C.fire-tight
- D.oil-tight
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The command MEET HER means the helmsman should ______.
- A.decrease the rudder angle
- B.steer more carefully
- C.use rudder to slow the vessel’s swing
- D.note the course and steady on that heading
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The circulation around a low pressure center in the Northern Hemisphere is ______.
- A.counterclockwise
- B.variable
- C.clockwise
- D.Anticyclonic
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The closest point of approach ( CPA ) of a contact on a relative motion radar may bedetermined ______.
- A.immediately when the contact is noted on radar
- B.only if the radar scope is watched constantly
- C.after the contact has been marked at least twice
- D.by an occasional glance at the radar
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The class of tide that prevails in the greatest number of important harbors on the AtlanticCoast is ______.
- A.interval
- B.mixed
- C.diurnal
- D.Semidiurnal
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The circular steel structure installed around the propeller of a towboat is the______．
- A.nozzle
- B.shroud
- C.strut
- D.Hood
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The charts sold are of ______.
- A.newly edition with up to date correction and in reasonable prices.
- B.the current edition and incorporate the last Notices to Mariners correction
- C.the current edition and incorporate the latest Notices to Mariners correction at the time of sale
- D.brand-new one with up to date correction and clean writing
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The changes in the channel’s sands and buoys on this coast are ______ this chart can not be considered as a safe guide of the channel.
- A.frequent
- B.so frequent
- C.frequent that
- D.so frequent that
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The Charterers shall have the privilege to ship dangerous cargo in accordance with ______Code or any competent authorities’ regulations, as applicabla.
- A.MARPOL
- B.IMDG
- C.Hague
- D.SOLAS
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The center of volume of the immersed portion of the hull is called the ______.
- A.center of buoyancy
- B.center of floation
- C.center of gravity
- D.tipping center
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The catenary in a towline is ______.
- A.a short bridle
- B.the downward curvature of the hawser
- C.another name for a pelican hook
- D.used to hold it amidships
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The carrick bend is used to ______.
- A.add strength to a weak spot in a line
- B.join two hawsers
- C.be a stopper to transfer a line under strain
- D.join lines of different sizes
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The captain ordered the dangerous cargo on deck ______ to lighten the ship and minimizethe risk at sea.
- A.be jettisoned
- B.be dropped
- C.be dived
- D.be abandoned
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The carburetor is placed on the engine to ______.
- A.distribute the gasoline
- B.mix the fuel and air
- C.properly lubricate the engine
- D.assist in priming the cylinders
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The CO2 flooding system is actuated by a sequence of steps which are ______.
- A.break glass, pull valve, break glass, pull cylinder control
- B.sound evacuation alarm, pull handle
- C.open bypass valve, break glass, pull handle
- D.open stop valve, open control valve, trip alarm
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The buoy symbol printed on your chart is leaning to the northeast. This indicates ______.
- A.you should stay to the north or east of the buoy
- B.you should stay to the west or south of the buoy
- C.the buoy is a major lighted buoy
- D.nothing special for navigational purposes
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The bypass valve on a self-contained breathing device should be opened if ______.
- A.you are entering a space contain poisonous vapors
- B.you are entering a space contain explosive gases
- C.the regulator of the breathing apparatus malfunctions
- D.the face piece of the breathing device is too tight
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The bow thruster generally is ineffective at ______.
- A.over 3 knots headway
- B.at any speed astern
- C.at any speed ahead
- D.over 1 knot sternway
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The broadcast will normally be made on the two listed frequencies simultaneously exceptduring transmitter maintenance periods when the broadcast will be made on the two frequencies_____.
- A.at the same time
- B.exclusively
- C.within the same period
- D.Consecutively
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The best time to work a boat into a slip is ______.
- A.when the wind is against you
- B.with the current setting against you
- C.at slack water
- D.with a cross current
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The best treatment for preventing traumatic shock after an accident is to ______.
- A.have the victim exercise to increase circulation
- B.keep the victim from electrical equipment
- C.keep the victim warm and dry while lying down
- D.apply ice packs and avoid excitement
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The best method to stop a vessel from dragging anchor in a sand bottom is to ______.
- A.reduce the length of the cable
- B.pay out more anchor cable
- C.back the engines
- D.swing the rudder several times to work the anchor into the bottom
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The best method of determining if a vessel is dragging anchor is to note ______.
- A.the amount of line paid out
- B.how much the vessel sheers while at anchor
- C.any change in the tautness of the anchor chain
- D.changes in bearings of fixed objects onshore
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The best method of protecting that portion of a fiber anchor line nearest the anchor fromchafing on the bottom is by ______.
- A.using a small scope ratio
- B.replacing that portion with a short length of chain
- C.using a hockle to keep that portion of the anchor line off the bottom
- D.using a synthetic line
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The BEST method of applying foam to a fire is to ______.
- A.spray directly on the base of the fire
- B.flow the foam down a nearby vertical surface
- C.sweep the fire with the foam
- D.spray directly on the surface of the fire
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The best method for tying two lines of the same size together is by using a ______.
- A.becket bend
- B.two bowlines
- C.single carrick bend
- D.square knot