甲类三副(航海英语)模拟试题2
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In vessel construction, beam brackets are triangular plates that join the deck beam to a ____.
- A.bulkhead
- B.frame
- C.stanchion
- D.deck longitudinal
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In this port,it is regulated that______will be broadcast every one hour on VHF Channel 6.
- A.VHF News
- B.Channel Rules
- C.Visibility Time
- D.Navigational Warnings
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In vessel construction, a greater number of watertight bulkheads results in ______.
- A.increased capacity to set flooding boundaries
- B.decreased capacity to set flooding boundaries
- C.reduced compartmentation
- D.greater deck load capacity
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In the Southern Hemisphere winds in a low pressure system rotate in a ______.
- A.clockwise direction
- B.northeasterly direction
- C.northerly direction
- D.counterclockwise direction
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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 the southern hemisphere the wind flow associated with a low pressure system will have which of the following characteristic?________.
- A.the wind velocity is least near the center of the system
- B.th e direction of the flow is counterclockwise
- C.both A and B
- D.neither A nor B
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In the presence of external forces, the center of buoyancy of an inclined vessel is vertically aligned with the ______.
- A.center of gravity
- B.metacenter
- C.center of flotation
- D.Keel
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In the piping systems of a vessel, what type of valve gives the least resistance to fluid flowwhen fully open?______.
- A.Globe valve
- B.Butterfly valve
- C.Gate valve
- D.Packless valve
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In the Northern Hemisphere, when the wind at your location is northerly, the low pressurecenter causing the wind is located to your ______.
- A.NNW
- B.WSW
- C.ESE
- D.SSW
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In the Northern Hemisphere, the largest waves or swells created by a typhoon or hurricanewill be located ______.
- A.in the southeast quadrant of the storm
- B.directly behind the storm center
- C.forward and to the right of its course
- D.behind and to the left of its course
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In the Northern Hemisphere, when the center of a high pressure system is due east of yourposition, you can expect winds from the ______.
- A.south to east
- B.north to west
- C.north to east
- D.south to west
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In the Northern Hemisphere, if the center of a high pressure area is due west of you, whatwind direction would you expect?______.
- A.South to west
- B.South to east
- C.North to west
- D.North to east
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In the Northern Hemisphere, gusty winds shifting clockwise, a rapid drop in temperature,thunderstorms or rain squalls in summer ( frequent rain / snow squalls in winter ) then a rise in pressure followed by clearing skies, indicate the passage of a(n) ______.
- A.warm front
- B.tropical cyclone
- C.anticyclone
- D.cold front
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In the first 24 hours after abandoning a vessel, water should be given only to personnel who are ______.
- A.sick or injured
- B.wet
- C.Awake
- D.thirsty
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In the Master’s Note of Sea Protest, I reserve the right to extend same at time and placeconvenient. What’s the meaning of the same ?______.
- A.same time
- B.sea protest
- C.report
- D.Accident
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In the Northern Hemisphere a wind is said to veer when the wind ______.
- A.changes direction clockwise, as from north to east, etc
- B.changes direction counterclockwise, as from south to east, etc
- C.changes direction violently and erratically
- D.remains constant in direction and speed
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In the doldrums you will NOT have ______.
- A.high relative humidity
- B.frequent showers and thunderstorm
- C.steep pressure gradients
- D.frequent calms
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In the doldrums you can expect ______.
- A.steady, constant winds
- B.frequent rain showers and thunderstorms
- C.steep pressure gradients
- D.low relative humidity
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In terms of vessel manning, a watch is the ______.
- A.direct performance of deck or engine operations in a scheduled and fixed rotation
- B.performance of maintenance work necessary for the vessel’s safe operation, on a daily basis
- C.performance of lookout duties
- D.direct performance of cargo loading and discharge operations only
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In the daytime, you see a large sailing vessel on the beam. You know that she is alsopropelled by machinery if she shows ______.
- A.a black ball
- B.a black cone
- C.two black cones
- D.a basket
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In small angle stability, the metacentric height ______.
- A.is found in the hydrostatic tables for a level vessel
- B.multiplied by the displacement yields the righting moment
- C.is always positive
- D.is calculated by subtracting KG from KM
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In small angle stability, when external forces exist, the buoyant force is assumed to actvertically upwards through the center of buoyancy and through the ______.
- A.center of gravity
- B.center of flotation
- C.metacenter
- D.metacentric height
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In telex abbreviations, CFM and INFM refer to ______ and ______ respectively.
- A.confirm, inform
- B.confide, inflow
- C.conform, infuse
- D.confessed, inflame
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In rough weather, when a ship is able to maneuver, it is best to launch a lifeboat ______.
- A.on the lee side
- B.on the windward side
- C.with the wind dead ahead
- D.with the wind from astern
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In ship construction, keel scantlings should be the greatest ______.
- A.at each frame
- B.amidships
- C.one-third the distance from the bow
- D.one-third the distance from the stern
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In reviving a person who has been overcome by gas fumes,what would you AVOID doing?_________.
- A.Giving stimulants
- B.Prompt removal of the patient from the suffocating atmosphere
- C.Applying artificial respiration and massage
- D.Keeping the patient warm and comfortable
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In restricted visibility, a vessel which detects by radar alone the presence of another vesselshall determine if a close quarters situation is developing or risk of collision exists. If so, she shall __________.
- A.sound the danger signal
- B.when taking action, make only course changes
- C.avoid altering course toward a vessel abaft the beam
- D.All of the above
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In revised editions of Admiralty charts the ______ are corrected first.
- A.smaller scales
- B.larger scales
- C.smaller scales and larger scales
- D.moderate scales
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In relation to the turning circle of a ship, the term advance means the distance ______.
- A.gained at right angles to the original course
- B.gained in the direction to the original course
- C.moved sidewise from the original course when the rudder is first put over
- D.around the circumference of the turning circle
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In relation to the turning circle of a ship, the term kick means the distance ______.
- A.around the circumference of the turning circle
- B.gained at right angles to the original course
- C.gained in the direction to the original course
- D.or throw of a vessel’s stern from her line of advance upon putting the helm hard over
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In relation to the turning circle of a ship, the term transfer means the distance ______.
- A.gained in the direction to the original course
- B.gained at right angles to the original course
- C.the ship moves sidewise from the original course away from the direction of the turn after the rudder is first put over
- D.around the circumference of the turning circle
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In relation to cargo gear, what does SWL mean ?______.
- A.Safe working load
- B.Ship’s working lift
- C.Starboard wing lift
- D.Stress, weight, load
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In reference to accidental oil pollution, the most critical time during bunkering is when____.
- A.you first start to receive fuel
- B.hoses are being blown down
- C.final topping off is occurring
- D.hoses are being disconnected
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In radar plotting C.P.A is the abbreviation of ______.
- A.crossing point to approach
- B.fog or steady rain
- C.closest point to approach
- D.close point to approach
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In reading a weather map, closely spaced pressure gradient lines would indicate ______.
- A.high winds
- B.high overcast clouds
- C.calm or light winds
- D.fog or steady rain
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In order to retrieve an inflatable life raft and place it on deck, you should heave on the ____.
- A.lifelines
- B.righting strap
- C.sea anchor
- D.towing bridle
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In practice, it is usual for ship to be loaded _____ to improve the vessel’s movement throughthe water.
- A.a little deeper aft
- B.a little deeper forward
- C.at the same draught between fore and aft
- D.a balance between two sides
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In painting a lifeboat following its overhaul, which parts must be painted bright red?______.
- A.the top 2-1/2 inches of each side
- B.the releasing gear lever
- C.the fuel tanks
- D.the thwarts
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In order to reduce your wake in a narrow channel you should ______.
- A.apply enough rudder to counter the effect of the current
- B.change your course to a zigzag course
- C.reduce your speed
- D.shift the weight to the stern
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In order to pay out or slack a mooring line which is under strain, you should ______.
- A.sluice the line
- B.surge the line
- C.stopper the line
- D.slip the line
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In order to help protect a natural fiber rope from rotting, the line must be ______.
- A.dried, and stowed in a place with adequate ventilation
- B.stowed in a hot, moist compartment
- C.stowed on deck at all times
- D.stowed in any compartment
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In order to insure that the racon signal is visible on your 3 cm radar, the ______.
- A.10 cm radar should be placed on stangby or turned off
- B.gain control should be turned to maximum
- C.radar should be stabilized, head up
- D.rain clutter control should be off but, if necessary, may be on low
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In order to insure that a RACON signal is displayed on the radar, you should ______.
- A.increase the brilliance of the PPI scope
- B.turn off the interference controls on the radar
- C.use the maximum available range setting
- D.increase the radar signal output
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In order to detect rot in manila lines, you should ______.
- A.feel the surface of the line for broken fibers
- B.measure the reduction in circumference of the line
- C.observe any mildew on the outer surface
- D.open the strands and examine the inner fibers
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In order to discharge a CO2 portable fire extinguisher, the operator must FIRST ______.
- A.invert the CO2 extinguisher
- B.squeeze the two trigger handles together
- C.remove the locking pin
- D.open the discharge valve
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In order to correctly open a new coil of manila line , you should______.
- A.pull the tagged end from the top of the coil
- B.pull the tagged end through the eye of the coil
- C.secure the outside end and unroll the coil
- D.unreel the coil from a spool
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In order to accelerate discharging of the main hatches, you are requested to arrange for twogangs of stevedores to work hatches Nos. 2 and 4 ( round the clock) ______.
- A.24 hrs a day
- B.16 hrs a day
- C.12 hrs a day
- D.8 hrs a day
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In order to back a right-handed, single-screw vessel in a straight line, you will probably needto use ______.
- A.very little rudder
- B.some left rudder
- C.some right rudder
- D.full left rudder
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In order for a stand-on vessel to take action in a situation, she must determine that the othervessel ______.
- A.is restricted in her ability to maneuver
- B.has sounded the danger signal
- C.is not taking appropriate action
- D.has not changed course since risk of collision was determined
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In order for combustion to occur inside a piping system such as a vapor collection header ina marine emmission control system, there must be ______.
- A.fuel
- B.oxygen
- C.ignition
- D.All of the above
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In midocean,the characteristics of a wave are determined by three factors.What is NOT one of these factors?
- A.Effect of the moon’s gravity
- B.Fetch
- C.Wind velocity
- D.Length of time a wind has been blowing
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In marine navigation,______is a place where a ship anchors or may anchor.
- A.Fairway
- B.Channel
- C.Separation zone
- D.Roadstead
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In marine navigation______means the curve on the earth's surface which cuts all the meridians at the same angle.
- A.Great Circle
- B.Position Line
- C.Rhumb line
- D.True Bearing
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In light characteristics expression,“ Oc (2+3)” means______.
- A.occulting
- B.occasional flashing
- C.groupocculting
- D.Composite groupocculting
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In many areas atoll clouds (clouds of vertical development) are produced over small islands.These are the result of ______.
- A.rising air currents produced by the warm islands
- B.warm air from the sea rising over higher land areas
- C.cool land air mixing with warm sea air
- D.descending air over the islands
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In launching a lifeboat, when should the tricing pendants be released?______.
- A.Before the boat is lowered from the stowage position
- B.As soon as the boat-fall blocks clear the davit head
- C.After the limit switch is activated
- D.After all people have been embarked
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In fog you observe your radar and determine that risk of collision exists with a vessel whichis 2 miles off your port bow. You should ______.
- A.stop your engines
- B.sound the danger signal at two-minute intervals
- C.hold course and speed until the other vessel is sighted
- D.take avoiding action as soon as possible
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In each inflatable rescue boat, what piece of equipment is provided to make quick, emergency, temporary repairs to a large hole in a raft?______.
- A.No equipment is provided
- B.Self-adhesive rubberized canvas patches
- C.Glue and rubber patches.
- D.Several various-sized sealing clamps
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In determining the scope of anchor line to pay out when anchoring a small boat, one mustconsider the ______.
- A.charted depth of water only
- B.depth of water, including tidal differences
- C.time and date of anchoring
- D.type of anchor being used
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In determining the scope of cable to be used when anchoring, what would NOT be considered__________.
- A.Depth of the water
- B.Character of the holding ground
- C.maintenance cost for the chain
- D.Type of anchor cable
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In determining a safe speed, the Rules list all of the following as factors which must be takeninto account EXPECT the ______.
- A.limitations of radar equipment
- B.presence of background lights at night
- C.maximum horsepower of your vessel
- D.maneuverability of your vessel
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In determining if risk of collision exists, such risk may sometimes exist even when anappreciable bearing chage is evident, particularly when approaching ______.
- A.very large vessel
- B.a long tow
- C.a vessel at close range
- D.all A, B and C
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In determining a safe speed of your ship, _____ shall not be among those taken into account.
- A.the state of visibility
- B.the traffic density
- C.the number of crew on board
- D.the maneuverability of the vessel
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In case of your steering gear failed, ______ should be exhibited in shapes or lights.
- A.not under command
- B.restricted in her ability to manoeuver
- C.restrained by her draught
- D.Underway
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In case of accidents ______ the risk of sinking, all effective measures shall be taken to steerclear of the fairway to avoid ______ the traffic.
- A.involved / to impede
- B.involving / impeding
- C.involving / to impede
- D.involved / impeding
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In beaufort wind scale,sea state with moderate waves,taking longer form,many whitecaps and some spray,is named as______.
- A.Strong breeze
- B.Fresh breeze
- C.Strong gale
- D.Gale
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In Beaufort Scale,the wind force 7 with speed of 28-33 knots is defined as______.
- A.Moderate gale
- B.Near gale
- C.Strong gale
- D.Whole gale
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In an electro-hydraulic steering system, rudder movement is maitained in closesynchronization with the steering wheel position by means of the ______.
- A.trick wheel
- B.follow-up control
- C.six-way valve
- D.Rapson slide
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In anchoring orders, WALK BACK THE CHAIN means ______.
- A.pay away the chain
- B.check up the chain
- C.take a strain on the chain
- D.take in the chain
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In Admiralty Sailing Directions, STRIPES is the word used to indicate ______ marking.
- A.horizontal
- B.vertical
- C.diagonal
- D.vertical or diagonal
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In Admiralty Sailing Directions, BANDS is the word used to indicate ______ marking.
- A.horizontal
- B.vertical
- C.diagonal
- D.vertical or diagonal
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In accordance with SOLAS, the batteries that power interior lighting in inflatable liferaftscan be made to last longer by ______.
- A.unscrewing the bulb during the daylight
- B.switching the light on only when necessary
- C.taking no action as there is no way on saving power
- D.taking no action as they shut off automatically in daylight
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In a twin screw ship going half-ahead,both screws turning outboard and the rudder amidshipsno current or wind, the vessel will ______.
- A.Move bodily to port
- B.Move bodily to starboard
- C.Move in a zig-zag motion
- D.Steer a fairly straight course
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In a transversely framed ship, the transverse frames are supported by all of the followingEXCEPT ______.
- A.girders
- B.longitudinals
- C.side stringers
- D.web plates
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In a weather report,POSITION GOOD means that the position is______.
- A.a good one
- B.reliable
- C.is easy to be fixed
- D.Obtainable
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In a narrow channel, a signal of intent which must be answered by the other vessel, is sounded by a vessel ______.
- A.meeting another head-on
- B.overtaking another
- C.Any of the above
- D.crossing the course of another
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In a traffic separation scheme, when joining a traffic lane from the side, a vessel shall do so___.
- A.only in case of an emergency or to engage in fishing within the zone
- B.as nearly as practical at right angles to the general direction of traffic flow
- C.at as small an angle as possible
- D.only to anchor within the zone
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In a married falls rig at the after end of a hatch, a boom is rigged in a fore and aft linethrough its heel. Stresses on the outboard guy will be LEAST if the guy is made fast at a point___.
- A.abreast the heel
- B.at right angles to the boom when viewed from above
- C.aft of the heel
- D.forward of the spiderband
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In a longitudinally-framed ship, the longitudinal frames are held in place and supported byathwartship members called ______.
- A.floors
- B.margin plates
- C.stringers
- D.web frames
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In a crossing situation on international waters, a short blast by the give-way vessel indicatesthat the vessel ______.
- A.is holding course and speed
- B.is turning to starboard
- C.intends to pass port to port
- D.will keep out of the way of the stand-on vessel
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In a crossing situation on open waters, a sailing vessel shall keep out of the way of all thefollowing vessels EXCEPT a vessel ______.
- A.not under command
- B.retricted in her ability to maneuver
- C.engaged in towing
- D.Fishing
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In a crossing situation, the vessel which has the other on her own starboard side shall _____.
- A.if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid crossing ahead of the other
- B.change course to port to keep out of the way
- C.reduce her speed
- D.All of the above
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In 1979 an extensive ______ program was in progress throughout Suez Canal.
- A.A dredge and widen
- B.dredged and widened
- C.dredging and widening
- D.being dredging and widening
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In a combination chain and wire rope mooring system, the anchor chain is deployed at theanchor end of the line to ______.
- A.increase fatigue life of the system
- B.reduce the time to retrieve the line
- C.increase the holding power
- D.reduce the catenary
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If______is shut down for an extended time optimum position fixing will take up to 2 hours after power is reapplied.
- A.Radar
- B.DF
- C.Satellite Navigator
- D.Automatic Omega Navigator
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I’ll have the damaged parts repaired in Hongkong and send you in due course the amount ofexpenses ______.
- A.incurred
- B.happened
- C.spent
- D.paying out
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If your vessel is the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation ______.
- A.you must keep your course and speed
- B.you may change course and speed as the other vessel must keep clear
- C.the other vessel must keep her course and speed
- D.both vessels must keep their course and speed
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If your weather bulletin shows the center of a low pressure area to be 100 miles due east ofyour position, what winds can you expect in the Northern Hemisphere?______.
- A.East to northeast
- B.East to southeast
- C.North to northwest
- D.South to southeast
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If , during helicopter refueling operations, fuel is spilled on clothing, the person should first_____.
- A.see the medic immediately
- B.spray himself with foam or CO2
- C.complete his task and then see the medic
- D.remove the clothing and wash
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If your radiotelephone fails while underway,______.
- A.you must visually signal oncoming vessels
- B.you must immediately tie up in the nearest port until the radiotelephone is repaired
- C.you must anchor until the radiotelephone is repaired
- D.the loss of the radiotelephone must be considered in navigating the vessel
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If your passenger vessel is fitted with a loudspeaker system, it must be tested at least once__.
- A.every week
- B.a day
- C.every trip
- D.a watch or once a trip, whichever is shorter
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If you wear extra clothing when entering the water after abandoning ship it will ______.
- A.weigh you down
- B.preserve body heat
- C.reduce your body heat
- D.make it more difficult to bteathe
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If you wishied to transmit a message by voice concerning the safety of navigation, youwould preface it by the word ______.
- A.Mayday
- B.Pan-pan
- C.Securite
- D.Safety
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If you shorten the scope of anchor cable, your anchor’s holding power ______.
- A.decreases
- B.increases
- C.remains the same
- D.has no relation to the scope
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If you saw flames aboard a vessel but could see the vessel was not on fire, you would knownthat the ______.
- A.crew was trying to get warm
- B.vessel required immediate assistance
- C.vessel was attempting to attract the attention of a pilot boat
- D.vessel was being illuminated for identification by aircraft
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If you see anybody fall overboard, act as follows except ______.
- A.tell an officer / crew the person’s position in the water, or telephone the bridge immediately
- B.throw lifebuoys overboard
- C.call out “ man overboard ” and keep your eyes on the person in the water
- D.try to find medicine for the person to use when he is rescued
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If you know that the vessel you are about to call on the VHF radio maintains a radio watchon both the working and the calling frequencies, which frequency should you call on ?______.
- A.Calling frequency
- B.Distress frequency
- C.Urgency frequency
- D.Working frequency
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If you must enter water on which there is an oil fire, you should ______.
- A.protect your life preserver by holding it above your head
- B.enter the water on the windward side of the vessel
- C.keep both hands in front of your face to break the water surface when diving head first
- D.wear very light clothing
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If you receive the signal over radiotelephone of Romeo Papa Tango while using the International Code of Signals, you should ______.
- A.report to the caller
- B.contimue since he received your last transmission
- C.end the transmission
- D.repeat your last transmission
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If you hear more than six short blasts and one long blast of the whistle supplemented by thesame signal on the general alarm, you should ______.
- A.start the fire pump
- B.go to your man overboard station
- C.go to your lifeboat station
- D.stand by for collision