甲类三副航海英语试题及答案(2)
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A qualified deck officer should be______the watch．
- A.in charge of
- B.arranged
- C.decided to
- D.the depth of
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A pumproom is suspected of accumulating gases after a ventilation machinery breakdown.Where should the combustible gas indicator case be placed when testing the pumproom atmosphere for combustible gases? ______.
- A.In the lower level of the pumproom
- B.In the middle level of the pumproom
- C.In the upper level of the pumproom
- D.On the deck outside the pumproom
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A protective suit which reduces the body heat-loss of a person wearing it in cold water is called______．
- A.water suit
- B.diving suit
- C.immersion suit
- D.swimming suit
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A proper look-out shall be maintained ______.
- A.only at night
- B.only during restricted visibility
- C.at night and during restricted visibility
- D.at all times
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A position obtained by crossing lines of position taken at different times and advanced to acommon time is a(n) ______.
- A.dead-reckoning position
- B.running fix
- C.estimated position
- D.Fix
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A position that is obtained by applying estimated current and wind to your vessel’s courseand speed is a(n) ______.
- A.dead reckoning position
- B.estimated position
- C.fix
- D.None of the above
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A position that is obtained by using two or more intersecting lines of position, taken atnearly the same time, is a(n) ______.
- A.estimated position
- B.fix
- C.running fix
- D.dead-reckoning position
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A portable foam (stored-pressure type) fire extinguisher would be most useful in combating a fire in ______.
- A.generators
- B.oil drums
- C.the bridge controls
- D.combustible metals
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A position obtained by applying only your vessel’s course and speed to a known position is a _______.
- A.dead-reckoning position
- B.fix
- C.probable position
- D.running fix
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A polyconic projection is based on a ______.
- A.plane tangent at one point
- B.cylinder tangent at one parallel
- C.cone tangent at one parallel
- D.series of cones tangent at selected parallels
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A portable dry chemical fire extinguisher discharges by ______.
- A.gravity when the extinguisher is turned upside down
- B.pressure from a small CO2 cartridge on the extinguisher
- C.air pressure from the hand pump attached to the extinguisher
- D.pressure from the reaction when water is mixed with the chemical
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A person who sees someone fall overboard should ______.
- A.call for help and keep the individual in sight
- B.run to the radio room to send an emergency message
- C.immediately jump in the water to assist the individual
- D.go to the bridge to report the captain
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A pilot vessel on pilotage duty shall show identity lights ______.
- A.at any time while underway
- B.while at anchor
- C.while alongside a vessel
- D.All of the above
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A person may operate an air compressor in which of the following areas on board a tankbarge?
- A.Pumproom
- B.Generator room
- C.A space adjacent to a cargo tank
- D.A space two meters from a cargo valve
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A pattern according to which vessels and / or aircraft may conduct a co-ordinated search is a ___________.
- A.Research pattern
- B.Research mode
- C.Search pattern
- D.Search and rescue mode
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A pelican hook ______.
- A.can be released while under strain
- B.is used for boat falls
- C.is used for extra heavy loads
- D.is used for light loads only
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A partial deck in a hold is called a(n) ______.
- A.weather deck
- B.orlop deck
- C.shelter deck
- D.main deck
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A neutral equilibrium position for a vessel means that the metacenter is ______.
- A.lower than the keel
- B.at the same height as the center of gravity
- C.exactly at midships
- D.at the center of the waterplane area
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A new coil of nylon line should be opened by ______.
- A.pulling the end up through the eye of the coil
- B.taking a strain on both ends
- C.uncoiling from the outside with the coil standing on end
- D.unreeling from a spool
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A navigator fixing a vessel’s position by radar ______.
- A.should never use radar bearings
- B.should only use radar bearings when the range exceeds the distance to the horizon
- C.must use information from targets forward of beam
- D.can use radar information from one object to fix the position
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A negative metacentric height ______.
- A.will always cause a vessel to capsize
- B.should always be immediately corrected
- C.always results from off-center weights
- D.All of the above are correct
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A mooring line that prevents a vessel from moving sideways away from the dock is a ___.
- A.bow line
- B.breast line
- C.stern line
- D.spring line
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A mooring line is described as being 6x24, 1-3/4 inch wire rope. What do the above numbers refer to ? ______.
- A.Strands, yarns, circumference
- B.Strands, wires, diameter
- C.Wires, yarns, diameter
- D.Strands, circumference, wires
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A mooring line leading 45°to keel, used to check forward or astern movement of a vessel, is called a__________.
- A.spring line
- B.warp line
- C.bow line
- D.breast line
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A METHOD OF TOWING VESSELS THROUGH POLAR ICE BY MEANS OFICEBREAKING TUGS WITH A SPECIAL STERN NOTCH SUITED TO RECEIVE ANDHOLD THE BOW OF THE VESSEL TO BE TOWED defines ______.
- A.Towing operations
- B.Rigid coupled towing
- C.Close coupled towing
- D.Hard coupled towing
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A microbarograph is a precision instrument that provides a ______.
- A.charted record of atmospheric temperature over time
- B.charted record of atmospheric pressure over time
- C.graphic record of combustible gases measured in an atmosphere
- D.graphic record of vapor pressure from a flammable / combustible liquid
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A mercurial barometer at sea is subject to rapid variations in height (pumping) due to thepitch and roll of the vessel. To avoid this error, measurements of atmospheric pressure at sea are usually measured with a(n) ______.
- A.syphon barometer
- B.cistern barometer
- C.aneroid barometer
- D.fortin barometer
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A mean sun is used as the reference for solar time for three reasons. Which reason is NOT acause for use of a mean sun? ______.
- A.The motion of the apparent sun is along the ecliptic
- B.Measurement of time is along the celestial equator
- C.The speed of the Earth’s revolution is not constant
- D.There are variations in the Earth’s rotational speed
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A master would be well advised to note a sea protest if ______.
- A.portions of his vessel’s cargo were illegally impounded
- B.longshoreman went on strike against the overtime
- C.the vessel encountered heavy weather which might have caused some damages to her
- D.a wreck of fishing boat was located on the voyage
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A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry, transit, or escopt procedureis know as ______.
- A.Way point
- B.Receiving point
- C.Reporting point
- D.Closest point
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A MARK OR POSITION AT WHICH A VESSEL IS REQUIRED TO REPORT TO ESTABLISH ITS POSITION defines ______.
- A.VTS point
- B.Way point
- C.Reference point
- D.Establishment
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A lookout can leave his station ______.
- A.at the end of the watch
- B.at any time
- C.ONLY when properly relieved
- D.15 minutes before the end of the watch
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A low in a marine weather report is an air pressure system the pressure at the center ofwhich is ______.
- A.the highest over the area
- B.the lowest over the area
- C.higher than 1013 HPA
- D.lower than 1013 HPA
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A load line of a ship is assigned by ______.
- A.Minerals Management Service
- B.Department of Energy
- C.Corps of Engineers
- D.A recognized classification society approved
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A line of position from a celestial observation is a segment of a ______.
- A.circle of equal altitude
- B.parallel of declination
- C.parallel of altitude
- D.vertical circle
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A line of position is ______.
- A.a line connecting two charted objects
- B.a line on some point of which the vessel may be presumed to be located
- C.the position of your vessel
- D.not used in a running fix
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A light used to signal passing intentions must be an ______.
- A.all-round yellow light only
- B.all-round white light only
- C.all-round blue light only
- D.alternating red and yellow light
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A line connecting all possible positions of your vessel at any given time is a ______.
- A.longitude line
- B.latitude line
- C.line of position
- D.Fix
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A light siglinal consisting of three flashes means ______.
- A.I an in doubt as to your actions
- B.My engines are full speed astern
- C.I desire to overtake you
- D.I am operating astern propulsion
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A life preserver or buoyant work vest is required to be worn on a ship when a person is ____.
- A.working on the rig floor
- B.working over water
- C.working on the pipe racks
- D.operating line throwing equipment
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A life line must be connected to the life raft______．
- A.at the bow
- B.at the stern
- C.in the middle
- D.all around
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A large oil fire on the deck of a ship can be fought most effectively with ______.
- A.dry chemical
- B.foam
- C.high-velocity fog
- D.water (cartridge-operated)、
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A lashing used to secure two barges side by side, lashed in an X fashion, is called a ______.
- A.backing wire
- B.scissor wire
- C.face wire
- D.breast wire
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A Kort nozzle is a(n) ______.
- A.hollow tube surrounding the propeller used to improve thrust
- B.nozzle attached to a firefighting hose
- C.intake valve on a diesel engine
- D.piston cylinder on a diesel engine
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A large navigational buoy (LNB) is painted ______.
- A.red
- B.yellow
- C.with red and white vertical stripes
- D.with a distinct color and pattern unique to each buoy
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A journal kept by the officer of the watch in which day to day happenings are recordedregarding the deck department is the ______.
- A.cargo record book
- B.deck rough log
- C.bell book
- D.Official Logbook
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A hygrometer is device used for determining ______.
- A.the absolute temperature
- B.atmospheric pressure
- C.wind velocity
- D.relative humidity
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A hygroscopic cargo is defined as a cargo ______.
- A.capable of absorbing moisture in the form of a gas
- B.capable of giving off moisture in the form of a liquid
- C.that is shipped in a liquid state
- D.that will ignite in contact with water
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A hydraulic accumulator aboard a ship is designed to ______.
- A.store fluid under pressure
- B.act as a fluid reservoir
- C.provide overpressure relief
- D.replenish fluid to a system
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A hydrostatic release mechanism for a liferaft ______.
- A.must be wet before it will release
- B.should be kept in a watertight cover except in an emergency
- C.will inflate the raft in its cradle if operated manually
- D.must be submerged to a certain depth to release automatically
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A hook that will release quickly is a ______.
- A.longshore hook
- B.margin hook
- C.marginal hook
- D.pelican hook
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A high-velocity fog stream can be used in fire fighting situations to drive heat and smokeahead of the fire fighters in a passageway. This technique should only be used when ______.
- A.using a 2-1/2 inch hose
- B.there is an outlet for the smoke and heat
- C.the fire is totally contained by the ship’s structure
- D.at least two fog streams can be used
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A hurricane moving northeast out of the Gulf passes west of your position. You could expectall of the following EXPECT ______.
- A.higher than normal swells
- B.high winds
- C.winds veering from south, through west, to northwest
- D.light showers
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A high cube container is designed specifically to ______.
- A.carry low density cargoes
- B.protect fragile cargoes
- C.stow cargoes with concentrated weights such as machinery
- D.carry cargoes of very low stowage factors
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A helmsman receives the command RIGHT 15 DEGREES RUDDER. The helmsman’sIMMEDIATE reply should be ______.
- A.AYE AYE SIR
- B.RIGHT 15 DEGREES RUDDER
- C.RUDDER IS RIGHT 15
- D.No reply is necessary, just carry out the order
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A heated bulkhead has the effect on a hygroscopic commodity of ______.
- A.causing moisture to accumulate against the bulkhead
- B.lowering the vapor pressure of the commodity
- C.lowering the dew point of the air
- D.raising the vapor pressure of the commodity
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A half-height container is used ______.
- A.to carry cargos of low density
- B.when stowage space is limited
- C.to carry cargos such as steel products or drums
- D.to double the stowage capacity of the vessel
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A head on situation shall be deemed to exist at night when a power-driven vessel seesanother power-driven vessel ahead and ______.
- A.one sidelight and the masthead light are visible
- B.the vessels will pass closer than half a mile
- C.both vessels sound one prolonged blast
- D.both sidelights and masthead light(s) are visible
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A GROUP OF CREW MEMBERS TRAINED FOR FIGHTING FLOODING IN THEVESSEL are known as ______.
- A.Fire party
- B.Deck cadets
- C.Research team
- D.Damage control team
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A group of crew members standing by in case of an emergency in order to assist other teams in action if necessary is a ______.
- A.Fire team
- B.Rescue team
- C.Emergency team
- D.Control team
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A green pillar lightbuoy，Fl(2) 5s，is to be substituted for the red conical lightbuoyClose S.W．of the stranded wreck．The above sentence mainly refers to______．
- A.a red buoy is to be replaced by a green buoy
- B.a green buoy is to be replaced by a red buoy
- C.either a red buoy or a green buoy is to be replaced
- D.neither a red buy nor a green buoy is to be replaced
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A gas-free certificate would usually be issued by a(n) ______.
- A.CCS marine surveyor
- B.certified marine chemist
- C.port engineer
- D.MSA marine inspector
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A generally circular low pressure area is called a(n)______．
- A.cyclone
- B.anticyclone
- C.cold front
- D.occluded front
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A galley grease fire on the stove may be extinguished using______．
- A.water
- B.foam
- C.the range hood extinguishing system
- D.fire dampers
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A frontal thunderstorm is caused by ______.
- A.pronounced local heating
- B.wind being pushed up a mountain
- C.a warm air mass rising over a cold air mass
- D.an increased lapse rate caused by advection of warm surface air
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A foam-type portable fire extinguisher would be most useful in combating a fire in ______.
- A.solid materials such as wood or bales of fiber
- B.flammable liquids
- C.a piece of electrical equipment
- D.combustible metallic solid
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A foam-type portable fire extinguisher is most useful in fighting a fire in ______.
- A.generators
- B.oil drums
- C.the bridge controls
- D.combustible metals
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A floating vessel will behave as if all of its weight is acting downward through the ______.
- A.center of gravity
- B.center of buoyancy
- C.center of floation
- D.Metacenter
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A flooded lifeboat on board a vessel would adversely affect the vessel’s stability by ______.
- A.increasing the righting moment
- B.decreasing the vessel’s displacement
- C.increasing the reserve buoyancy
- D.shifting the CG (center of gravity) off center
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A fireman’s outfit shall consist of______．
I．Protective clothing
II．a VHF set
III．Boots and gloves of electrically nonconducting material
IV．An electric safety lamp (hand lantern)
V．An axe
- A.I，II，III，IV
- B.I，II，IV，V
- C.II，III，IV，V
- D.I，III，IV，V
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A flame screen ______.
- A.permits the passage of vapor but not of flame
- B.prevents the passage of flammable vapor
- C.prevents inert gas from leaving a tank
- D.permits vapors to exit but not enter a tank
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A fire starts on your vessel while refueling. You should FIRST ______.
- A.stop the ventilation
- B.sound the general alarm
- C.determine the source of the fire
- D.attempt to extinguish the fire
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A fire pump may be used for other purposes if ______.
- A.the other services are run off a reducing station with a pressure gage
- B.one of the required pumps is kept available for use on the fire main system at all time
- C.no relief valves are installed
- D.all of the above conditions are met
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A fire starting by spontaneous combustion can be expected in which condition? ______.
- A.Paints, varnish, or other liquid flammables are stowed in a dry stores locker
- B.Inert cargoes such as pig iron are loaded in a wet condition
- C.Oily rags are stowed in a metal pail
- D.Clean mattresses are stored in contact with an electric light bulb
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A fire is discovered in the forepeak of a vessel at sea. The wind is from ahead at 35 knots.You should ______.
- A.remain on course and hold speed
- B.change course and put the stern to the wind
- C.change course to put the wind on either beam and increase speed
- D.remain on course but slack the speed
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A fire of escaping liquefied flammable gas is best extinguished by ______.
- A.cooling the gas below the ignition point
- B.cutting off the supply of oxygen
- C.stopping the flow of gas
- D.interrupting the chain reaction
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A fire in the galley ALWAYS poses the additional threat of ______.
- A.contaminating food with extinguishing agent
- B.spreading through the engineering space
- C.causing loss of stability
- D.a grease fire in the ventilation system
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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-man system is not charged
- D.fire pumps are used for purposes other than supplying water to the fire main
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A fire in a ballast pumproom can be brought under control with minimal impact on stabilityby ___________.
- A.cooling the outside bulkheads with water
- B.shutting all sources of air into the compartment
- C.closing the sea chest
- D.flooding the compartment with salt water
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A fire has broken out the stern of your vessel. You should maneuver your vessel so the wind
- A.blow the fire back toward the vessel
- B.comes over the bow
- C.comes over the stern
- D.comes over either beam
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A FICTIVE LINE DISPLAYED ON THE RADAR SCREEN SEPARATING THE FAIRWAY FOR INBOUND AND OUTBOUND VESSELS SO THAT THEY CAN SAFELYPASS EACH OTHER defines ______.
- A.Separated line
- B.Divided line
- C.Reference line
- D.Segregated line
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A fairly accurate estimation of a ship’s position can be calculated by a technique know as ___.
- A.dead reckoning
- B.pilotage
- C.great circle sailing
- D.geographic navigation
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A drawbridge may use visual signals to acknowledge a vessel’s request to open the draw.Which signal indicates that the draw will NOT be opened immediately?______.
- A.A flashing amber light
- B.A fixed red light
- C.A white flag raised and lowered vertically
- D.A flashing white light
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A fiber towing hawser is readied for service by ______.
- A.spooling it on a winch cathead
- B.coiling it in a counterclockwise direction on the fantail
- C.faking it on deck in a fore and aft direction
- D.spooling it on a reel lying on its side to prevent rolling
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A Doppler speed log indicates speed over ground ______.
- A.at all times
- B.in the bottom return mode
- C.in the volume reverberation mode
- D.only when there is no current
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A double male coupling is one that ______.
- A.has left hand twist
- B.has inside threads on both ends
- C.has outside threads on both ends
- D.takes two men to operate
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A Doppler log in the bottom return mode indicates the ______.
- A.velocity of the current
- B.bottom characteristics
- C.depth of the water
- D.speed over the ground
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A Doppler log in the volume reverberation mode indicates the ______.
- A.speed being made good
- B.speed through the water
- C.the set of the current
- D.the depth of the water
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A documented vessel operating over 50 miles offshore must carry an inflatable liferaft with a ___________.
- A.SOLAS A pack
- B.SOLAS B pack
- C.coastal pack
- D.small vessel pack
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A device used to enlarge the size of an existing bore hole, having teeth arranged on its outside circumference to cut the formation as it rotates is a(n) ______.
- A.enlarger bit
- B.casing bit
- C.hole opener
- D.casing opener
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A device fitted over the discharge opening on a relief valve consisting of one or two wovenwire fabrics is called a ______.
- A.flame stopper
- B.flame screen
- C.flame filter
- D.flame restrictor
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A design modification of an anchor chain which prevents kinking is the ______.
- A.detachable link
- B.stud link
- C.Kenter link
- D.connecting link
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A DECK, SPACE, AREA, ETC, NOT PERMITTED TO BE ENTERED FOR SAFETY REASONS defines ______.
- A.Restricted area
- B.Closed area
- C.Prohibited place
- D.Forbidden place
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A dead reckoning (DR) plot ______.
- A.must utilize magnetic courses
- B.must take set and drift into account
- C.should be replotted hourly
- D.should be started each time the vessel’s position is fixed
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A deck beam does NOT______.
- A.act as a beam to support vertical deck loads
- B.lessen the longitudinal stiffness of the vessel
- C.act as a tie to keep the sides of the ship in place
- D.act as a web to prevent plate wrinkling due to twisting action on the vessel
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A deck fitting, used to secure line or wire rope, consisting of a single body with twoprotruding horns is called a ______.
- A.bitt
- B.bollard
- C.capstan
- D.Cleat
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A crew member has suffered frostbite to the toes of the right foot．Which is NOT an acceptable first aid measure?
- A.Rub the toes briskly．
- B.Elevate the foot slightly．
- C.Rewarm rapidly．
- D.Give aspirin or other medication for pain if necessary．
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A cyclone in its final stage of development is called a(n) ______.
- A.tornado
- B.anticyclone
- C.occluded cyclone or occluded front
- D.polar cyclone
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A correction for augmentation is included in the Nautical Almanac corrections for ______.
- A.the Sun
- B.the Moon
- C.Venus
- D.None of the above
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A crack in the deck plating of a vessel may be temporarily prevented from increasing in length by___________.
- A.cutting a square notch at each end of the crack
- B.drilling a hole at each end of the crack
- C.slot-welding the crack
- D.welding a doubler over the crack