甲类三副(航海英语)模拟试题3
-
Most propellers on merchant vessels are constructed of______.
- A.manganese bronze
- B.cast iron
- C.mild steel
- D.improved plow steel
-
Most LOG use the doppler shift of the carrier phase to compute______.
- A.Latitude
- B.Longitude
- C.Speed
- D.Time
-
Mooring______are placed on both banks of the Suez Canal about 200m apart.
- A.bollards
- B.ballasts
- C.bands
- D.Benefits
-
Most pedestal crane power is provided by ______.
- A.Electro-hydraulic units
- B.Steam units
- C.Independent internal combustion power units
- D.All of the above
-
Mooring lines should be turned end-for-end occasionally. This is because ______.
- A.a line is weakened by constantly pulling on it in one direction
- B.normal wear on the line is thus distributed to different areas
- C.it prevents the line from kinking or unlaying
- D.it prevents permanent misalignment of the line’s internal strands
-
Monsoons are characterized by ______.
- A.light, variable winds with little or no humidity
- B.strong, gusty winds that blow from the same general direction all year
- C.steady winds that reverse direction semiannually
- D.strong, cyclonic winds that change direction to conform to the passage of an extreme low pressure system
-
MODERATE WAVES, TAKING A MORE PRONOUNCED LONG FORM;MANY WHITE HORSES ARE FORMED. This sea condition is likely to be termed ______.
- A.near gale
- B.moderate breeze
- C.fresh breeze
- D.strong breeze
-
Molded depth is measured from the ______.
- A.inside of the shell
- B.outside of the shell
- C.top of the center vertical keel
- D.top of the garboard stake
-
Metacentric height is a measure of ______.
- A.initial stability only
- B.stability through all angles
- C.maximum righting arm
- D.All of the above
-
Mean high water is the average height of ______.
- A.the higher high waters
- B.the lower high waters
- C.the lower of the two daily tides
- D.all high waters
-
Mechanical lifting of air by the upslope slant of the terrain is called ______.
- A.vertical lifting
- B.convective lifting
- C.advective lifting
- D.topographic lifting
-
Mariners proceeding across the main routes are recommended to do so at______.
- A.as wide an angle as practicable
- B.as wide an angle so practicable
- C.like wide an angle as practicable
- D.like wide as angle so practicable
-
Masters are _____ solely responsible for all damages or accidents of whatever kind resulting from the navigating or handing of their vessels by day or by night.
- A.hold
- B.holded
- C.held
- D.Holding
-
Mariners must ascertain that deck loads are stowed in such a manner as ______.
- A.to affect the vessel’s stability
- B.not to affect the vessel’s stability
- C.to keep the vessel on even keel
- D.not to keep the vessel on even keel
-
Mariners proceeding across the main routes are__to do so at as wide an angle as practicable.
- A.recommended
- B.reported
- C.applied
- D.Complied
-
Many of the soundings shown on the chart are______inadequate and often very poor surveys .Undue reliance should not be placed upon them.
- A.drived from
- B.derived by
- C.derived from
- D.drived by
-
Many of the soundings shown on the chart are derived from ______. Undue reliance should not be placed upon them.
- A.complete and often very poor surveys
- B.correct and often very good surveys
- C.inadequate and often very old surveys
- D.adequate and present surveys
-
Mariners are FIRST warned of serious defects or important changes to aids to navigation by means of ______.
- A.marine broadcast Notice to Mariners
- B.Weekly Notices to Mariners
- C.corrected editions of charts
- D.Light Lists
-
Many new ____ will be opened up at sea in the future for those with a university education.
- A.opportunities
- B.realities
- C.necessities
- D.Probabilities
-
Many of the lights on this coast are placed so high as to be frequently obscured by______.
- A.power
- B.tower
- C.cover
- D.low clouds
-
Many navigational warnings are of a temporary nature, but others remain in force for severalmonths or may be succeeded by ______.
- A.Notices to Mariners
- B.Sailing Directions
- C.List of Lights and Signals
- D.Guide to Port Entries
-
Manifest and cargo plan are the two most important shipping papers required for ______.
- A.discharging planning
- B.safety inspection
- C.entry report
- D.provision order
-
Manila lines in which the strands are right-hand laid ______.
- A.should be coiled in a clockwise direction
- B.should be coiled in a counterclockwise direction
- C.may be coiled either clockwise or counterclockwise
- D.should never be coiled
-
MAINLY EAST 3 OR 4 PARTLY CLOUDY TO OVERCAST OCCASIONAL RAIN _____SLOWLY SOUTH MODERATE OR GOOD.
- A.spreading
- B.proceeding
- C.bounding for
- D.going to
-
MAINLY GOOD BECOMING MODERATE.T his forecast probably refers to______in a certain area.
- A.Fog
- B.visibility
- C.winds
- D.sea
-
Magnetic heading differs from compass heading by______.
- A.compass error
- B.true heading
- C.variation
- D.Deviation
-
Magnetism which is present only when the material is under the influence of an external field is called ______.
- A.permanent magnetism
- B.induced magnetism
- C.residual magnetism
- D.terrestrial magnetism
-
Magnetic information on a chart may be ______.
- A.found in the center(s) of the compass rese(s)
- B.indicated by isogonic lines
- C.found in a note on the chart
- D.All of the above
-
Magnetic compass deviation______.
- A.varies depending upon the bearing used
- B.is the angular difference between magnetic north and compass north
- C.is published on the compass rose on most nautical charts
- D.is the angular difference between geographic and magnetic meridians
-
Magnetic dip is a measurement of the angle between the ______.
- A.geographic pole and the magnetic pole
- B.lubber’s line and true north
- C.horizontal and the magnetic line of force
- D.compass heading and the magnetic heading
-
Lubricating oil should be changed on a heavy duty diesel engine when ______.
- A.it gets dark in color
- B.a sample rubbed between fingers feels thin
- C.it has been in use for a specified interval
- D.it no longer supports combustion
-
LOW ABOUT 300 MILES SOUTHWEAT OF LISBON 1004 MOVING SLWLYSOUTHEAST COMMA FILLING 1006 BY MIDNIGHT. This phrase is likely to be under the heading of ______.
- A.GALE WARNING
- B.24 HOURS FORECAST
- C.GENERAL SITUATION
- D.TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING
-
LOW AT 34N 135E ESLY SLWLY INTST NC. This description is most likely to be underthe heading of ______.
- A.T Y WNG
- B.GL WNG
- C.GEN SYN
- D.STM WNG
-
Loading cargo operation in hold No.3 stopped owing to ______.
- A.gangs employed
- B.windlass trouble
- C.gangs unavailable
- D.shortage of navigational charts
-
Logbooks are used to record the events occurring when ______.
- A.the ship is in a harbor
- B.the ship is at anchorage
- C.the ship is underway
- D.All of the above
-
Little or no change in the barometric reading over a twelve hour period indicates ______.
- A.stormy weather is imminent
- B.that present weather conditions will continue
- C.a defect in the barometer
- D.increasing wind strength
-
Litmus paste is used in order to determine ______.
- A.innage
- B.thievage
- C.ullage
- D.the tank’s datum point
-
Lines on a chart which connect points of equal magnetic variation are called ______.
- A.magnetic latitudes
- B.magnetic declinations
- C.dip
- D.isogonic lines
-
Lines drawn through points on the Earth having the same atmospheric pressure are known as ___________.
- A.isothermal
- B.millibars
- C.isobars
- D.Seismics
-
Line throwing equipment should not be operated ______.
- A.during a rain storm
- B.in an explosive atmosphere
- C.near a lifeboat station
- D.by other than licensed officers
-
Limber is a term associated with ______.
- A.drainage
- B.deck cargo storage
- C.securing gear
- D.emergency gear
-
Lighter longitudinal stiffening frames on the vessel side plating are called ______.
- A.stringers
- B.side frames
- C.side stiffeners
- D.Intercostals
-
Lifesaving regulations require that a fire drill include ______.
- A.staring the fire pumps
- B.checking the operation of watertight doors
- C.checking arrangements for abandon ship
- D.All of the above
-
LIFTING THE ANCHOR FROM THE BOTTOM is called ______.
- A.broaching the anchor
- B.shifting the anchor
- C.walking the anchor
- D.weighing the anchor
-
Light Lists for coastal waters are ______.
- A.published evry year and require no corrections
- B.published evry second year and must be corrected
- C.published evry five years and require no corrections
- D.accurate thru NM number on title page and must be corrected
-
Lifeboats are numbered ______.Odd numbers to starboard and even numbers to port.
- A.from forward to aft
- B.from aft to forward
- C.at master’s option
- D.as per owner’s instruction
-
Lifesaving equipment shall be stowed so that it will be ______..
- A.locked up
- B.readily accessible for use
- C.inaccessible to passengers
- D.on the topmost deck of the vessel at all time
-
Lifeboat winches on a ship are required to be inspected and an entry made in the logbook.What should this entry include?______.
- A.The time required to lower a lifeboat
- B.The time required to raise a lifeboat
- C.The date of inspection and condition of the winch
- D.All of the above
-
Life preservers must be marked with the______.
- A.stowage space assigned
- B.vessel's name
- C.vessel's home port
- D.maximum weight allowed
-
Life jackets should be marked with the______.
- A.maximum weight allowed
- B.stowage space assigned
- C.vessel's home port
- D.vessel's name
-
Leeway is the ______.
- A.difference between the true course and the compass course
- B.momentum of a vessel after her engines have been stopped
- C.lateral movement of a vessel downwind of her intended course
- D.displacement of a vessel multiplied by her speed
-
Laying out a line in successive circles flat on deck with the bitter end in the center is known as ______.
- A.coiling
- B.faking
- C.flemishing
- D.Lining
-
Large volumes of carbon dioxide are safe and effective for fighting fires in enclosed spaces, such as in a pumproom, provided that the ______.
- A.persons in the space wear gas masks
- B.persons in the space wear damp cloths over their mouths and nostrils
- C.ventilation system is secured and all persons leave the space
- D.ventilation system is kept operating
-
Large quantities of uncovered big iron or billets should not be carried in the upper-tweendecks because ______.
- A.this does not eliminate the risk of cargo shifting
- B.this will increase the metacentric height of the ship
- C.this will decrease the gravity height of the ship
- D.this will reduce the rolling period of the ship
-
LAND-BASED AUTHORITY CONDUCTING AND CO-ORDINATING SEARCH ANDRESCUE OPERATIONS IN A DESIGNATED AREA defines ______.
- A.RCC
- B.OSC
- C.CSS
- D.GPS
-
Knowing the compass heading that is 90°to the side of a ship will enable the operator of asurvival craft to initially steer _____.
- A.into the wind
- B.away in fire and smoke
- C.directly to the standby boat
- D.directly to the nearest land
-
Kort nozzles are installed around the propellers of some vessels to ______.
- A.increase the thrust of the propeller
- B.protect the propeller from striking sawyers
- C.protect the propeller from striking barges towed on the hip
- D.protect the propeller from touching bottom in low water
-
Keeping the draft at or below the load line mark will insure that the vessel has adequate ___.
- A.ballast
- B.reserve buoyancy
- C.displacement
- D.rolling periods
-
Keeping certain cargoes separated because of their inherent characteristics is known as ____.
- A.overstowage
- B.segregation
- C.spot loading
- D.cargo typing
-
Jettisoning weight from topside ______.
- A.returns the vessel to an even keel
- B.reduces free surface effect
- C.lowers the center of gravity
- D.raises the center of buoyancy
-
Kapok life jackets should NOT be ______.
- A.stowed near open flame or where smoking is permitted
- B.used as seats, pillows, or foot rests
- C.left on open decks
- D.All of the above
-
Joiner bulkheads on a vessel provide ______.
- A.compartmentalization
- B.watertight integrity
- C.structural support
- D.tank boundaries
-
It was essential that the application forms______back before the deadline.
- A.must be sent
- B.be sent
- C.would be sent
- D.were sent
-
It would be possible that part of the cargo got ______ as great change in the weather duringthe voyage caused heavy ______ in the hold.
- A.damp / water
- B.dampness / sweater
- C.wet / condensation
- D.wetness / dew
-
It takes about 12 seconds to reverse______full speed ahead______full speed astern.
- A.at,to
- B.to,from
- C.from,to
- D.at,from
-
It may be found that, in certain circumstances, Rader Beacon emissions can cause ____ with the normal radar display, particularly at close range.
- A.unwanted interference
- B.unexpected figures
- C.abnormal data
- D.unwanted information
-
It should be noted ______ the use of synthetic mooring ropes able to produce sparks by their manipulation is absolutely forbidden on board petroleum tankers and LPG or LNG carriers, or any vessels carring inflammable substances.
- A.that
- B.which
- C.who
- D.These
-
It is usually unnecessary,and indeed often impossible,______every printed clause.
- A.to give rise to
- B.giving give rise to
- C.given give full effect to
- D.to give full effect to
-
It may be found that, in certain circumstances, Rader Beacon can cause unwantedinterference particularly ______.
- A.at close range
- B.at head on situation
- C.at crossing situation
- D.at end on situation
-
It is the responsibility of the crane operator to, at all times, be aware of the location of the __.
- A.load
- B.hook
- C.boom
- D.All of the above
-
It is sometimes necessary to moor bow and stern to two mooring buoys in order to ______.
- A.avoid any swing in a restricted space
- B.shelter the ship from strong winds
- C.prevent from touching with other vessels
- D.make a convenience of cargo discharging
-
It is required that______should be used during the poor visibility if the radar’s screen shows heavy sea returns.
- A.Gain Control
- B.Brilliant Control
- C.Anti-clutter Sea Control
- D.Sweep Intercept
-
It is predicted that heavy rains are ______ to flood the harbor and its vicinity in a few days.
- A.frightening
- B.threatening
- C.scattering
- D.Warning
-
It is possible, and sometimes necessary, to strengthen the deck of a vessel for carriage ofdeck cargo by ______.
- A.placing bunker on the deck
- B.building a stage on which to place the cargo
- C.welding steel feet to the deck, on which the cargo is placed
- D.erecting vertical pillars under the deck to support the cargo
-
It is not advisable to use nylon for alongside towing because it ______.
- A.is too expensive for everyday towing usage
- B.binds on the cleats
- C.parts too readily
- D.stretches too much
-
It 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
-
Isogonic lines are lines on a chart indicating ______.
- A.points of equal variation
- B.points of zero variation
- C.the magnetic latitude
- D.magnetic dip
-
It is dangerous for vessels without the use of radar______the estuary(河口).
- A.to get
- B.to approach
- C.to proceed
- D.to close
-
INTERTROPICAL CONVERGENCE ZONE OVER SOUTH PHILIPPINE PASSINGOVER MINDANAO NORTHERN SULU AND PALAWAN. This paragraph is likely to be under the heading of ______.
- A.GALE WARNING
- B.24 HOURS FORECAST
- C.SYNOPSIS
- D.STORM WARNING
-
Instructions on how to conduct search and rescue are given in the______which is primarilydesigned for use by merchant ship.
- A.MARPOL
- B.IRPCS
- C.SOLAS
- D.MERSAR
-
International distress signal in VHF calling for help is _____.
- A.Help, Help, Help
- B.Mayday, Mayday, Mayday
- C.Save, Save, Save
- D.Rescue, Rescue, Rescue
-
Information on shipping movements can be______by radio from Dover Port Control.
- A.got
- B.made
- C.obtained
- D.Taken
-
Inspection of a Halon extinguisher involves checking the hose, handle, nozzle, and ______.
- A.sight glass
- B.weighing the extinguisher
- C.service technicians report
- D.last date it was charged
-
Information for updating nautical charts is primarily found in the ______.
- A.Notice to Mariners
- B.Coast Pilots
- C.nautical chart catalogs
- D.Sailing Directions
-
Indications of the master gyrocompass are sent to remote repeaters by the ______.
- A.follow-up system
- B.transmitter
- C.phantom element
- D.azimuth motor
-
Individuals who have consumed alcohol within 24 hours of exposure to H2S can tolerate___.
- A.unusually large concentrations of H2S
- B.smaller than normal concentrations of H2S
- C.moderate concentrations of H2S without the usual reactions
- D.longer exposure to H2S concentrations
-
Increasing the number of slack liquid tanks has the effect of raising the ______.
- A.uncorrected KG
- B.maximum allowed KG
- C.virtual height of the center of gravity
- D.metacentric height
-
In creasing free surfaces has the effect of raising the ______.
- A.uncorrected KG
- B.virtual height of the center of gravity
- C.metacenter
- D.metacentric height
-
Increasing the area of the anchor flukes will ______.
- A.increase holding power
- B.decrease holding power
- C.make penetration more complete
- D.not effect holding power
-
In______convention,a vessel which carries more than 12 passengers shall be deemed as a passenger ship.
- A.COSCO
- B.STCW
- C.SOLAS
- D.MARPOL
-
In writing up the log book at the end of your watch,you make an error.which of the following is the way to correct the error?
- A.Carefully and neatly erase the entry and rewrite it correctly
- B.Remove this page of the log book and rewrite all entries on a clean page
- C.Cross out the error with a single line and rewrite the entry correctly
- D.Blot out the error completely and rewrite the entry correctly
-
In which source could you find the number of a chart for a certain geographic area?______.
- A.Chart No.1
- B.Catalog of Charts
- C.IMO Practical Navigator
- D.IMO Light List
-
In which voyage,between two points,is the rhumb line distance NOT approximately the same as the great circle distance?_____.
- A.The two points are in low latitudes in the same hemisphere
- B.The two points are in high latitudes in the same hemisphere
- C.The two points are near the equator,but in different hemispheres
- D.One point is near the equator,one point is in a high latitude,and both are near the 180th meridian
-
In which situation do the Rules require both vessels to change course ?______.
- A.Two power-driven vessels meeting head-on
- B.Two power-driven vessels crossing when it is apparent to the stand-on vessel that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action
- C.Two sailing vessels crossing with the wind on the same side
- D.All of the above
-
In which case would an overtaking vessel sound a whistle signal of two prolonged followed by one short blast? ______.
- A.When overtaking in restricted visibility
- B.When overtaking in a narrow channel
- C.When overtaking on open waters
- D.When no other vessels are in the immediate area
-
In which case is the IOPP Certificate of an inspected vessel NOT invalidated?______.
- A.The required oily-water separator malfunctions
- B.The ship is transferred to Liberian registry
- C.An annual survey is conducted fifteen months after the date of certificate issuance
- D.A 15 ppm oily-water separator is replaced by a 100 ppm oily-water separator
-
In weather report, POSITION GOOD means that ______.
- A.the position is suitable
- B.the position is reliable
- C.the position is changeable
- D.the position is fixable
-
In what units are heights and soundings in the chart? They are in ______.
- A.meters and fathoms
- B.fathoms and meters
- C.meter and fathom
- D.fathom and meter
-
In vessel construction, the garboard strake is ______.
- A.located next to and parallel to the keel
- B.located next to and parallel to the gunwale
- C.another term for the bilge keel
- D.another term for the rub rail
-
In vessel construction, beams are transverse girders which provide support to ______.
- A.bulkheads
- B.deckhouse structures
- C.decks
- D.vertical frames