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Jn stopping distances of vessels, "head reach" can best be described as the
Correct Ans - distance the vessel will run between taking action to stop her
and being stationary in the water
The nozzle of a gasoline hose or can should be kept Correct Ans - in
contact with the fill opening to guard against static spark
The disadvantage of using C02 is that the Correct Ans - C02 does not
cool the fire
The VHF radiotelephone frequency designated to be used only to transmit or
receive information pertaining
to the safe navigation of a vessel is Correct Ans - 156.65 MHz (channel
13)
The splice designed to pass easily through a block is called a(n) Correct
Ans - long splice
In which situation could a vessel most easily capsize? Correct Ans -
Running in the trough
Before using a fixed C02 system to fight an engine room fire, you must
Correct Ans - secure the engine room ventilation
secure the machinery in the engine room
evacuate all engine room personnel
All of the above
Gasoline tanks should be filled Correct Ans - to near the top with some
space allowed for gasoline expansion
A vessel reduces speed without backing. The rate that her speed through the
water decreases depends
primarily on the Correct Ans - vessel's displacement
,A twin-screw vessel is easier to maneuver than a single-screw vessel because
the twin-screw vesse Correct Ans - can tum without using her rudder
All oil spills must be reported to the Correct Ans - U.S. Coast Guard
What is one of the FIRST actions you should take after abandoning and
clearing away from a vessel? Correct Ans - ldentify the person in
charge.
Which splice should you use in order to make a permanent loop in a line?
Correct Ans - Eye splice
Leeway is the Correct Ans - lateral movement of a vessel downwind of
her intended course
Before starting any diesel or gasoline engine, which of the following must be
checked? Correct Ans - Oil level
Size I and II fire extinguishers are designated as Correct Ans - portable
On a clear, warm day, you notice the approach of a tall cumulus cloud. The
cloud top has hard well
defined edges and rain is falling from the dark lower edge. Should this cloud
pass directly overhead Correct Ans - it will be preceded by a sudden
increase in wind speed
If you use obscene, indecent, or profane language over the radiotelephone,
you can be Correct Ans - assessed a fine not to exceed $ 10,000,
imprisonment of not more than two years, or both
Which weakens a line the LEAST? Correct Ans - Short splice
Fire extinguishers on inspected vessels are numbered by size I through V,
with l being Correct Ans - the smallest
Relative humidity is defined as Correct Ans - the ratio of the actual
vapor content at the current temperature to the air's vapor holding capability
, If you wished to transmit a message by voice concerning the safety of
navigation, you would preface it by
the word Correct Ans - Securite
A fire starting by spontaneous combustion can be expected in which
condition? Correct Ans - Oily rags are stowed in a metal pail.
The shut off valve at the gasoline tank which can be operated from outside the
tank space Correct Ans - shuts off the gasoline supply at the tank
With a following sea, a vessel will tend to Correct Ans - yaw
What is meant by the term "broaching to"? Correct Ans - Being turned
broadside to the sea
What is one of the FIRST things you would do on boarding an inflatable life
raft? Correct Ans - Pick up other survivors.
Which shallow water effect will increase dramatically if you increase your
ship's speed past its "critical
speed"? Correct Ans - Squatting
With a following sea, a vessel will tend to Correct Ans - yaw
What is the primary hazard, other than fire damage, associated with a class C
fire? Correct Ans - Electrocution or shock
If a gasoline engine turns over freely but will not start, the cause is generally
Correct Ans - a defective ignition system
What is meant by the term "broaching to"? Correct Ans - Being turned
broadside to the sea
One of the limitations of foam as an extinguishing agent is that foam
Correct Ans - conducts electricity
The size of fire hydrant hose connections on a cargo vessel must be either 1-
1 /2 inches or Correct Ans - 2-1 /2 inches
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