航海英语(甲类三副)模拟试题(1)
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Diesel engines are considered safer than gasoline engines because ______.
- A.they are more heavily built
- B.the fuel used is less volatile
- C.they can be easily reversed
- D.they operate at a lower speed
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Deviation is caused by ______.
- A.changes in the earth’s magnetic field
- B.nearby magnetic land masses or mineral deposits
- C.magnetic influence inherent to that particular vessel
- D.the magnetic lines of force not coinciding with the lines of longitude
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Deviation is the angle between the ______.
- A.true meridian and the axis of the compass card
- B.true meridian and the magnetic meridian
- C.magnetic meridian and the axis of the compass card
- D.axis of the compass card and the degaussing meridian
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Deviation which is maximum on intercardinal compass headings may be removed by the___.
- A.Flinders bar
- B.transverse magnets
- C.fore-and-aft magnets
- D.soft iron spheres on the sides of the compass
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Deficient oxygen content inside a chain locker can be detected with ______.
- A.litmus paper
- B.a combustible gas indicator
- C.an oxygen breathing apparatus
- D.an oxygen indicator
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Deviation in a compass is caused by the ______.
- A.vessel’s geographic position
- B.vessel’s heading
- C.earth’s magnetic field
- D.influence of the magnetic materials of the vessel
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Deballasting a double bottom has what affect on KG? ______.
- A.KG is increased
- B.KG is decreased
- C.KG is not affected
- D.KG increases at light drafts and decreases at deep drafts
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Deep draught vessels may have to make use of the height of tide in order to have a safe under keel clearance in areas where depths are______.
- A.sufficient
- B.normal
- C.abnormal
- D.Critical
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Defense plans may cause the operation of electronic aids to navigation to be suspended with
- A.no notice
- B.one day’s notice
- C.a week’s notice
- D.thirty (30) days notice
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Damage to ship’s fittings caused by stevedore’s negligence often happens. Therefore, thestevedores ______ the cost of the damage repaired afterwards.
- A.should hold responsible for
- B.should be held responsible for
- C.should be free of
- D.should be bearable of
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Date line passed eastbound, ______.
- A.jumping over today
- B.backing to yesterday
- C.jumping over tomorrow
- D.backing to the day before yesterday
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Damage to cargo caused by dust is known as______.
- A.contamination
- B.oxidation
- C.tainting
- D.Vaporization
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Cyclones tend to move ______.
- A.perpendicular to the isobars in their warm sectors
- B.parallel to the isobars in their warm sectors
- C.parallel to the line of the cold front
- D.perpendicular to the line of the cold front
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Cumulonimbus clouds can produce ______.
- A.dense fog and high humidity
- B.gusty winds, thunder, rain or hail, and lighting
- C.clear skies with the approach of a cold front
- D.a rapid drop in barometric pressure followed by darkness
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Currents are______in rate and direction.
- A.vary
- B.variable
- C.variably
- D.Variability
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Current refers to the ______.
- A.vertical movement of the water
- B.horizontal movement of the water
- C.density changes in the water
- D.None of the above
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Cribbing is ______.
- A.wooden blocks or dunnage placed between a deck load and the deck
- B.the chains and shackles used to secure a deck cargo
- C.a crate in which a deck cargo is packaged
- D.cardboard separation pieces placed between deck loads to prevent chafing
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Course directed by the OSC or CSS to be steered at the beginning of a search is ______.
- A.Original course
- B.Initial course
- C.Final course
- D.Designated course
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Coral atolls, or a chain of islands at right angles to the radar beam, may show as a long linerather than as individual targets due to ______.
- A.the effects of beam width
- B.limitations on range resolution
- C.the pulse length of the radar
- D.the multiple-target resolution factor
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Contour elevations on this chart refer to heights in feet above mean______.
- A.lower low water
- B.high water
- C.low water
- D.sea level
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Convection spreads a fire by ______.
- A.heated gases flowing through ventilation systems
- B.the transfer of heat across an unobstructed space
- C.burning liquids flowing into another space
- D.transmitting the heat of a fire through the ship’s metal
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Continuous sounding of a fog whistle by a vessel is a signal ______.
- A.that the vessel is anchored
- B.to request the draw span of a bridge to be opened
- C.of distress
- D.that the vessel is broken down and drifting
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Concerning the identification signal for a pilot vessel, in fog, which statement is TRUE?___.
- A.When at anchor, the pilot vessel is only required to sound anchor signals
- B.The identification signal must be sounded any time the pilot vessel is underway
- C.The pilot vessel may only sound the identity signal when making way
- D.All of the above
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Concentrated heavy loads are involved in loading a LASH vessel. What does NOT requireclose attention due to such loads while working cargo?______.
- A.GM – available and required
- B.Longitudinal stress numeral
- C.Tons per inch immersion numeral
- D.Draft
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Compass error is equal to the ______.
- A.deviation minus variation
- B.variation plus compass course
- C.combined variation and deviation
- D.difference between true and magnetic heading
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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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Compared to internal structural plating, the exterior hull plating on a vessel is usually ____.
- A.stronger
- B.thinner
- C.more corrosion resistant
- D.a lower grade steel
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Compass deviation is caused by ______.
- A.magnetism from the earth’s magnetic field
- B.misalignment of the compass
- C.magnetism within the vessel
- D.a dirty compass housing
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Combustible gas indicators measure the presence of combustible gas as a percentage of the____.
- A.flash point
- B.upper explosive limit
- C.lower explosive limit
- D.fire point
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Coast Pilots and navigational charts are kept corrected and up-to-date by using the ______.
- A.pilot charts
- B.Notices to Mariners
- C.Tide Tables
- D.Current Tables
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Clouds appearing in the following order: cirrus, cirrostratus, altostratus, stratus, andnimbostratus usually indicate the approach of a(n) ______.
- A.warm front
- B.occluded front
- C.medium front
- D.cold front
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Cloud formations are minimal when the ______.
- A.surface temperature and temperature aloft are equal
- B.surface temperature and temperature aloft differ greatly
- C.barometric pressure is very low
- D.relative humidity is very high
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Chronometer error may be found by ______.
- A.radio time signal
- B.applying the prevailing chronometer rate to previous readings
- C.comparison with a timepiece of known error
- D.All of the above
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Chemical burns are caused by the skin coming in contact with ______.
- A.acids or alkalies
- B.diesel oil
- C.acids, but not alkalies
- D.alkalies, but not acids
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Chief foreman, you are requested to instruct all stevedores boarding the ship that nosmoking is ______ in the holds during loading.
- A.allowed
- B.forbidden
- C.approved
- D.Disliked
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Chief foreman,you are requested to instruct all stevedores______that no smoking is allowed on the main deck.
- A.boarding the ship
- B.reaching the ship
- C.throughing the ship
- D.disembarking from the ship
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Charts should be corrected by using information published in the ______.
- A.Light List
- B.American Practical Navigator
- C.Notice to Mariners
- D.Coast Pilot
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Charts are subject to frequent correction according to ______.
- A.Notice to Mariners
- B.Mariner’s handbook
- C.Sailing Directions
- D.Guide to Port Entry
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Chart depth is the ______.
- A.vertical distance from the tidal datum to the ocean bottom, plus the height of tide
- B.vertical distance from the tidal datum to the ocean bottom
- C.average height of water over a specified period of time
- D.average height of all low waters at a place
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Charted depths______by 2 meters due to state of the winds.
- A.is decreased
- B.decreased
- C.decreases
- D.are decreased
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Chart depth is the ______.
- A.vertical distance from the chart sounding datum to the ocean bottom, plus the height of tide
- B.vertical distance from the chart sounding datum to the ocean bottom
- C.average height of water over a specified period of time
- D.average height of all low waters at a place
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Chart legends which indicate a conspicuous landmark are printed in ______.
- A.capital letters
- B.italics
- C.boldface print
- D.underlined letters
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Chart legends printed in capital letters show that the associated landmark is ______.
- A.conspicuous
- B.inconspicuous
- C.a government facility or station
- D.a radio transmitter
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Chart correction information is NOT disseminated through the ______.
- A.Summary of Corrections
- B.Local Notice to Mariners
- C.Daily Memorandum
- D.Chart Correction Card
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Chain slings are suitable for heavy slender articles, such as ______.
- A.timber or steel rails
- B.locomotives or boilers
- C.railway passenger coaches
- D.motor vehicles
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Changing direction by bringing the stern of the vessel through the eye of the wind is known as _______.
- A.jibing
- B.running before the wind
- C.Reefing
- D.tacking
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Chafing gear(防摩擦装置) is used to______.
- A.anchor the boat
- B.pick up heavy loads
- C.protect fiber rope from abrasion
- D.strengthen mooring lines
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Chafing gear should be placed______.
- A.at all wearing points of mooring lines
- B.around running rigging
- C.on wire rope only forces
- D.at the bitter ends of all standing rigging
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Chafing gear ______.
- A.reduces and prevents corrosion of standing rigging
- B.prevents corrosion of running rigging
- C.reduces and prevents wear caused by the rubbing of one object against another
- D.protects the body against extreme cold
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Certain cargoes must be segregated(隔离) because of their______.
- A.inherent characteristics
- B.weight
- C.destination
- D.danger to humans
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CASE OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO A PERSON IN AN ACCIDENT ORSHIPPING DISASTER is ______.
- A.Salvage
- B.Operations of the salvage
- C.Casualty
- D.Injury
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Centrifugal pumps have what advantage(s) over reciprocating pumps? ______.
- A.They are less expensive.
- B.They are smaller for equivalent pumping ability.
- C.They pump more cargo in less time.
- D.All of the above
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Cargo that might leak from containers are known as ______.
- A.dirty cargoes
- B.caustic cargoes
- C.wet cargoes
- D.bulk cargoes
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Cargo that is highly susceptible to damage by tainting from odorous cargo is called ______.
- A.clean cargo
- B.delicate cargo
- C.dry cargo
- D.immune cargo
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Cargo that gives off fumes that may contaminate other cargo is known as a(n) ______.
- A.delicate cargo
- B.dirty cargo
- C.toxic cargo
- D.odorous cargo
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Cargo contaminated due to failure to provide clean holds prior to loading is an example of__.
- A.Lack of due diligence
- B.Restraint of princes
- C.Inherent vice
- D.Latent defect
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CAPE WEST WIND WEST TO SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 KNOTS WEATHER SHOWERS.This description is likely to be under the heading of ______.
- A.FORECAST
- B.STORM WARING
- C.GENERAL SITUATION
- D.MAP ANALYSIS
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Carbon dioxide as a fire fighting agent has which advantage over other agents?______.
- A.It causes minimal damage.
- B.It is safe for personnel.
- C.It is cheaper.
- D.It is most effective on a per unit basis.
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CAN YOU BEACH means ______.
- A.can you go to the beach
- B.can you run the vessel upon a beach to prevent its sinking in deep water
- C.can you handle the vessel along the beach
- D.can berth along the beach
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Calibration Stations give special transmissions for the calibration of ship’s ______.
- A.gyro-compass
- B.marine radar
- C.DF
- D.navigational satellite
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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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By the time charter, a Shipowner agrees to place his vessel at the disposal of a Charterer for____.
- A.a period
- B.a trip
- C.a voyage
- D.a journey
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By regulation,cargo tanks must be inert before and during what operation?
- A.Stripping
- B.Loading
- C.Cleaning
- D.Crude oil washing
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By radar alone, you detect a vessel ahead on a collision course, about 3 miles distant. Yourradar plot shows this to be a meeting situation. You should ______.
- A.turn to port
- B.turn to starboard
- C.maintain course and speed and sound the danger signal
- D.maintain course and speed and sound no signal
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By plotting the analysis messages on weather charts, we are able to ______.
- A.prevent any possible accident at sea
- B.prepare a reasonable forecast of the wind and weather
- C.help the mariner to fix a accurate ship’s position
- D.aid the salvage of a ship in peril
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By paying out more anchor cable, you ______.
- A.decrease the holding power of your anchor
- B.decrease the swing of your vessel while at anchor
- C.increase the holding power of your anchor
- D.increase the possibility that your vessel will drag anchor
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Buoyancy is a measure of the ship's______.
- A.ability to float
- B.deadweight
- C.freeboard
- D.midships strength
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Broken stowage must be reduced to______.
- A.a minimum
- B.little amount
- C.a maximum
- D.great amount
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Buckler plates are ______.
- A.triangular-shaped plates connecting the bull chain to the topping lift
- B.metal plates secured over the tops of the hawsepipes
- C.faired shell plates with curvature in two directions
- D.sheets of dunnage used to prevent heavy cargo from buckling the deck plates
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Bulk cargo refers to ______.
- A.cargo which occupies a large volume of space
- B.cargo which requires refrigeration
- C.cargo which is very dense
- D.homogeneous cargo not enclosed in a container
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Bonding cables are used during cargo transfer to ______.
- A.provide safe electrical power connection to barge equipment
- B.keep the vessel from surging excessively
- C.prevent an accidental discharge of static electricity
- D.secure the cargo hose to a hatch when loading overall
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Brief, violent showers frequently accompanied by thunder and lightning are usuallyassociated with ______.
- A.passage of a warm front
- B.winds shifting counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere
- C.stationary high pressure systems
- D.passage of a cold front
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Bleeding from a vein may be ordinarily controlled by ______.
- A.applying direct pressure to the wound
- B.heavy application of a disinfectant
- C.pouring ice water directly onto the wound
- D.pinching the wound closed
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Blood flowing from a cut artery appears ______.
- A.dark red with a steady flow
- B.bright red with a steady flow
- C.bright red and in spurts
- D.dark red and in spurts
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Biodegradation of the oil slick in sea water is assisted by all the following marinemicroorganisms which are capable of metabolising oil compounds except ______.
- A.moulds
- B.yeasts
- C.Seals
- D.bacteria
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Bilge keels are more effective at dampening rolls as the ______.
- A.pitching increases
- B.list increases
- C.rolling increases
- D.draft decreases
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Bilge soundings indicate ______.
- A.the amount of condensation in the hold
- B.whether the cargo is leaking or not
- C.whether the vessel is taking on water
- D.All of the above
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Before welding can be done in a tank that has carried petroleum products, a certificate mustbe obtained from ______.
- A.the customs
- B.the Register Bureau of shipping
- C.the shipyard fire department
- D.a certified gas chemist
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Between the side frames on a vessel, suppot for the deck beam is provided by ______.
- A.brackets
- B.web frames
- C.deck stringers
- D.stanchions
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Bilge keels are fitted on ships to ______.
- A.assist in drydock alignment
- B.improve the vessel’s stability
- C.protect the vessel from slamming against piers
- D.reduce the rolling of the vessel
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Before switching on gyro-compass, you should make sure that the power supply on board is_______.
- A.high or low
- B.AC or DC
- C.srong or weak
- D.on or off
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Before using a fixed CO2 system to fight an engine room fire, you must ______.
- A.secure the engine room ventilation
- B.secure the machinery in the engine room
- C.evacuate all engine room personnel
- D.All of the above
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Before starting any diesel or gasoline engine, which of the following must be checked?____.
- A.Oil level
- B.Flow of cooling water
- C.Exhaust discharge
- D.All of the above
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Before starting to hoist provisions, which should be checked?______.
- A.Hoist rope is not kinked
- B.Multiple part lines are not twisted around each other
- C.The hook is centrally located over the load
- D.All of the above
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Before sailing, mariners on duty shall check the headings of magnetic compass bycomparison with ______.
- A.ship’s clock
- B.engine movement recorder
- C.repeaters
- D.navigation lights
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Before personnel are lifted from a vessel in a personnel basket, the vessel should be ______.
- A.directly under the boom
- B.moving away from the boom
- C.stopped dead in the water
- D.tied ti the boom
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Before sailing for a foreign port, what document must you get?______.
- A.The Policy of insurance
- B.The Report of Entrance
- C.The Clearance
- D.The Pratique
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Before letting the anchor go, you should check that the ______.
- A.chain is clear
- B.anchor is clear of obstructions
- C.wildcat is disengaged
- D.All of the above
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Before loading bulk grain, bilge wells must be covered to ______.
- A.add strength to the bilge well strainer
- B.permit rapid flow of water to the bilge wells
- C.prevent cargo sifting into the bilge wells
- D.prevent oil, water, or other liquid from reaching the cargo
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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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Go and______your Shipper to my cabin.
- A.take
- B.bring
- C.fetch
- D.Carry
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Before assuming command of a vessel,the new OOW must discuss with the one being ____,all important operational features of the ship.
- A.retrieved
- B.relieved
- C.Resumed
- D.received
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Because of the arrangement of the cell guides, the MOST important factor while loadingcontainers is the ______.
- A.contents of the container
- B.list of the vessel
- C.size of the shoreside crane
- D.weight of the container
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Bearings are true reckoned ______ in Admiralty Charts.
- A.clockwise from 000 to 359 degrees
- B.clockwise from 359 to 000 degrees
- C.anti-clockwise from 000 to 359 degrees
- D.anti-clockwise from 359 to 000 degrees
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Battens are fitted in cargo holds across the frames of the vessel from the turn of the bilgeUpward.The purpose of these cargo battens is ______.
- A.for securing a snatch block when snaking cargo into the wings of the hold
- B.to prevent cargo from coming in contact with the vessel’s frames or shell plating
- C.to provide fittings to which cargo lashings may be secured
- D.to support the dunnage floors which are laid down between tiers of cargo
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Beams are cambered to ______.
- A.increase their strength
- B.provide drainage from the decks
- C.relieve deck stress
- D.All of the above
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Basic emergency care for third degree electrical burn is to ______.
- A.flood the burned area with warm water for two minutes
- B.brush away the charred skin and wrap the burned area
- C.cover the burned area with a clean cloth and transport the patient to a medical facility
- D.apply ointment or spray to the burned area and wrap with a clean cloth
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Barometer readings in weather reports are given in terms of pressure at ______.
- A.sea level
- B.China Sea
- C.the weather station
- D.the broadcasting station
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BASHI: E TO SE 9-10. 500M IN HVY SQUALLY SHWRS AND TS. SEA 8-9M. SWELLSE 6-7M. From the above forecast, the wind in Beaufort Scale will be ______.
- A.STRONG GALE TO STORM
- B.GALE TO STRONG GALE
- C.NEAR GALE TO GALE
- D.STRONG BREEZE TO NEAR GALE
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Bags are usually stowed in between the bulk grain ______.
- A.to ventilate the hold
- B.to separate the cargo
- C.to replace shifting boards
- D.to facilitate stowage