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1
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A vessel brought alongside should be fended off the towing vessel by \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Select one:
a. fenders 
b. check the swing of the vessel
c. a boat hook
d. crew members using their arms
A

a. fenders

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To prevent the spread of fire by conduction you should __________.
Select one:
a. shut off all electric power
b. remove combustibles from direct exposure
c. cool the bulkheads around the fire
d. close all openings to the area

A

c. cool the bulkheads around the fire

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Small passenger vessels of less than 100 gross registered tons must be inspected by the Coast Guard when they carry more than \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. (small passenger vessel regulations)
Select one:
a. 50 passengers
b. 6 passengers
c. 12 passengers
d. 1 passengers
A

b. 6 passengers

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In determining the scope of anchor line to pay out when anchoring a small boat, one must consider the…
Select one:
a. type of anchor being used.
b. charted depth of water only.
c. type of line being used for the anchor rope.
d. depth of water, including tidal differences

A

d. depth of water, including tidal differences

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5
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What does “in step” refer to in regards to towing?
Select one:
a. There is no catenary in the towing hawser.

b. The towed vessel follows exactly in the wake of the
towing vessel.

c. Both the towed and towing vessels reach a wave or
trough at the same time.

d. When turning, both the towed and towing vessels
turn at the same time.

A

c. Both the towed and towing vessels reach a wave or

trough at the same time.

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What must be mounted at a small passenger vessel’s operating station for use by the Master and crew? (small passenger vessel regulations)
Select one:
a. Emergency Instructions
b. A tide table for the area
c. Instructions on artificial respiration
d. The location of the first aid kit

A

a. Emergency Instructions

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You hear the general alarm and ship’s whistle sound for over 10 seconds. Traditionally, this is the signal for __________. A. abandon ship
Select one:
a. fire and emergency
b. dismissal from fire and emergency stations
c. abandon ship
d. man overboard

A

a. fire and emergency

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The primary function(s) of an automatic sprinkler system is(are) to __________.
Select one:
a. extinguish the fire which triggers it

b. limit the spread of fire and control the amount of heat produced.
c. protect people in the areas which have sprinkler heads
d. alert the crew to the fire

A

b. limit the spread of fire and control the amount of heat produced.

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Once a towline is connected between the towing vessel and the disabled vessel, the towing vessel should __________.
Select one:
a. not exceed bare steerage during the transit

b. come up to speed very slowly and maintain a “safe speed”
c. take a strain as soon as you can to control the tow
d. come up to speed quickly, then cut back power considerably to ease the strain

A

b. come up to speed very slowly and maintain a “safe speed”

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10
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Removing which will extinguish a fire?
Select one:
a. Carbon Dioxide
b. Oxygen
c. Nitrogen
d. Sodium
A

b. Oxygen

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When cargo is shifted from the lower hold to the main deck the __________.
Select one:
a. center of gravity will remain unchanged
b. GM will increase
c. center of gravity will move upwards
d. center of buoyancy will move downward

A

c. center of gravity will move upwards

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A Certificate of Inspection issued to a small passenger vessel describes __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
Select one:
a. the minimum fire extinguishing equipment, lifejackets, survival and rescue craft she must carry
b. All the above
c. any special conditions or restrictions on her operation
d. the name of the managing operator

A

b. All the above

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13
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An inflatable liferaft should be lifted back aboard the ship by using __________.
Select one:
a. the towing bridle
b. two lines passed under the raft
c. bull nose ring
d. the single hook at the top of the raft

A

a. the towing bridle

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14
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Paints and solvents on a vessel should be __________.
Select one:
a. covered at all times to protect from ignition sources

b. resealed and returned to a well ventilated area after each use
c. stored in a suitable gear locker
d. stored safely in a cool dark non-ventilated area until work is completed

A

b. resealed and returned to a well ventilated area after each use

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When transferring survivors from an enclosed lifeboat to a rescue vessel, personnel on board the boat should __________.
Select one:
a. remove their life preservers to make it easier to climb on board the rescue vessel

b. remain seated inside and make the transfer one person at a time
c. enter the water and swim over to the rescue vessel
d. climb on top of the boat while waiting for their turn to transfer to the rescue vessel

A

b. remain seated inside and make the transfer one person at a time

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16
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You are proceeding to a distress site where the survivors are in liferafts. Which action will assist in making your vessel more visible to the survivors?
Select one:
a. Steering a zigzag course with 5 to 10 minutes on each leg

b. Making smoke in daylight
c. Dumping debris over the side to make a trail to your vessel
d. Steering a sinuous course

A

b. Making smoke in daylight

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17
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Which action is routinely performed at the annual servicing and inspection of a dry-chemical cartridge-operated portable fire extinguisher?
Select one:
a. Insure the chemical is powdery.

b. Pressure test the discharge hose.
c. Replace the cartridge.
d. Test the pressure gauge for proper operation.

A

a. Insure the chemical is powdery.

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18
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Licenses are issued for \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Select one:
a. 1 year
b. 5 years 
c. 3 years
d. 2 years
A

b. 5 years

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On a small passenger vessel, 58 feet in length, carrying 52 passengers the fire pump shall have a minimum pumping capacity of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. (small passenger vessel regulations)
Select one:
a. 25 gallons per minute
b. 10 gallons per minute
c. 100 gallons per minute
d. 50 gallons per minute
A

d. 50 gallons per minute

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20
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Inflatable liferafts carried on passenger vessels must be annually __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
Select one:
a. sent to a Coast Guard approved service facility
b. sent to the Coast Guard for servicing
c. sent to the steamship company shore repair facility
d. overhauled by the ship’s crew

A

a. sent to a Coast Guard approved service facility

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21
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Steering a motor lifeboat broadside to the sea could cause it to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Select one:
a. run smoother
b. sink
c. run faster
d. capsize
A

d. capsize

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22
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Which statement is TRUE?
Select one:
a. Your stern is sucked down and your draft decreases when going from deep to shallow water.

b. Your stern is pushed upward and your draft increases when going from deep to shallow water.
c. Excessive speed while passing moored vessels cannot cause them to surge and break their moorings.
d. Operating at an unsafe speed while passing a tow being pushed ahead or pushing a tow into an eddy too fast cannot break up the tow.

A

a. Your stern is sucked down and your draft decreases when going from deep to shallow water.

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23
Q

What is the best procedure for picking up a lifeboat at sea while utilizing the lifeboat’s sea painter?
Select one:
a. Place the lifeboat ahead and to leeward of your ship with the wind about broad on the bow of your ship.

b. Place your ship to windward of the lifeboat with the wind on the quarter to allow your ship to drift down to the lifeboat.
c. Place your ship to windward of the lifeboat with the wind on the quarter to allow your ship to drift down to the lifeboat.
d. Place the lifeboat ahead and to windward of your vessel with the wind about broad on the bow of your ship.

A

a. Place the lifeboat ahead and to leeward of your ship with the wind about broad on the bow of your ship.

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Accumulations of oily rags should be \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Select one:
a. cleaned thoroughly for reuse
b. discarded as soon as possible 
c. kept in the paint locker
d. kept in nonmetal containers
A

b. discarded as soon as possible

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25
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Your vessel must have a B-II fire extinguisher. Which extinguisher fulfills this requirement?
Select one:
a. 15 lb. carbon dioxide 
b. 4 lb. carbon dioxide
c. 4 lb. dry chemical
d. 12 gallon foam
A

a. 15 lb. carbon dioxide

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If there’s a fire aboard your vessel, you should FIRST __________.
Select one:
a. cut off air supply to the fire
b. notify the Coast Guard
c. sound the alarm
d. have passengers put on life preservers

A

c. sound the alarm

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27
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The spray of water in low-velocity fog will have __________.
Select one:
a. greater range than high-velocity fog
b. about the same range as high-velocity fog
c. greater range than a solid stream
d. lesser range than high-velocity fog

A

d. lesser range than high-velocity fog

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Except in rare cases, it is impossible to extinguish a shipboard fire by \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Select one:
a. removing the fuel 
b. removing the oxygen
c. removing the heat
d. interrupting the chain reaction
A

a. removing the fuel

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29
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The beam of a vessel refers to the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Select one:
a. depth between decks
b. width of the vessel 
c. molded depth of the vessel
d. internal cubic capacity
A

b. width of the vessel

30
Q 
What term indicates the outward curvature of the hull above the waterline?
Select one:
a. deadrise
b. sheer
c. tumble home
d. flare
A

d. flare

31
Q 
When anchored, increasing the scope of the anchor chain normally serves to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Select one:
a. prevent fouling of the anchor
b. prevent dragging of the anchor 
c. reduce strain on the windlass
d. decrease swing of the vessel
A

b. prevent dragging of the anchor

32
Q 
A "T-Boat" accident resulting in loss of life, serious injury or more than $25,000 property damage must be reported to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. (small vessel regulations)
Select one:
a. the owner or his insurance agent
b. the Maritime Administration (MARAD)
c. the marina from which you departed
d. the Coast Guard
A

d. the Coast Guard

33
Q 
The discharge from a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher should be directed \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Select one:
a. to the lee side of the flames
b. at the base of the flames
c. over the tops of the flames
d. at the center of the flames
A

b. at the base of the flames

34
Q

In nautical terminology a “dog” is a __________.
Select one:
a. crow bar
b. wedge
c. heavy steel beam
d. device to force a water tight door against the frame

A

d. device to force a water tight door against the frame

35
Q

For the deepest water when rounding a bend in a river, you should navigate your vessel __________.
Select one:
a. in the river’s center
b. toward the center of the river just before the bend, then change course for the river’s center after the bend
c. toward the inside of the bend
d. toward the outside of the bend

A

d. toward the outside of the bend

36
Q 
Which fire detection system is actuated by sensing a heat rise in a compartment?
Select one:
a. Automatic fire detection system. 
b. Smoke detection system.
c. Manual fire detection system.
d. Watchman's supervisory system.
A

a. Automatic fire detection system.

37
Q

You are trying to rescue survivors from a wrecked vessel on fire. You should approach __________.
Select one:
a. at a speed of at least that of the wrecked vessel
b. at a speed of at most one-half that of the wrecked vessel
c. to leeward of the wrecked vessel
d. to windward of the wrecked vessel

A

d. to windward of the wrecked vessel

38
Q 
A vessel proceeding along the bank of a river or channel has the tendency to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Select one:
a. sheer away from the bank 
b. continue in line with the bank
c. increase speed
d. hug the bank
A

a. sheer away from the bank

39
Q

How does the effect known as “bank suction” act on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel?
Select one:
a. It heels the vessel toward the bank.
b. It pushes the entire vessel away from the bank.
c. It pulls the bow toward the bank.
d. It pulls the stern toward the bank.

A

d. It pulls the stern toward the bank.

40
Q 
A galley grease fire would be classified as which class of fire?
Select one:
a. Class D
b. Class A
c. Class C
d. Class B
A

d. Class B

41
Q

Life floats and buoyant apparatus shall be marked __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
Select one:
a. with the vessel’s name in 3” letters
b. conspicuously in 1-1/2” letters with the number of persons allowed
c. with the vessel’s name on all paddles
d. All of the above

A

d. All of the above

42
Q

If you are forced to abandon ship in a lifeboat, you should __________.
Select one:
a. head for the closest sea-lanes
b. head for the nearest land
c. vote on what to do, so all hands will have a part in the decision
d. remain in the immediate vicinity

A

d. remain in the immediate vicinity

43
Q 
Addition of weight above the center of gravity of a vessel will ALWAYS \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Select one:
a. increase righting moments
b. increase initial stability
c. reduce initial stability 
d. increase GM
A

c. reduce initial stability

44
Q 
A vessel's "quarter" is that section which is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Select one:
a. dead astern
b. abeam
c. just aft of the bow
d. on either side of the stern
A

d. on either side of the stern

45
Q 
What is required in addition to the heat, fuel, and oxygen of the fire triangle to have a fire?
Select one:
a. Chain Reaction 
b. Electricity
c. Smoke
d. Pressure
A

a. Chain Reaction

46
Q 
Forces within a vessel have caused a difference between the starboard and port drafts. This difference is called \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Select one:
a. heel
b. trim
c. flotation
d. list
A

d. list

47
Q 
What prevents an inflated liferaft from being pulled under by a vessel which sinks in water over 100 feet in depth?
Select one:
a. A Rottmer release.
b. The weak link in the painter line. 
c. The hydrostatic release.
d. Nothing
A

b. The weak link in the painter line.

48
Q

The maximum number of passengers a “T-Boat” may carry __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
Select one:
a. is the number authorized by your license
b. is the number authorized in the Navigation Rules
c. depends on the number of lifejackets you carry
d. is stated on the vessel’s Certificate of Inspection

A

d. is stated on the vessel’s Certificate of Inspection

49
Q 
Buoyancy is a measure of the ship's \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Select one:
a. midships strength
b. deadweight
c. ability to float
d. freeboard
A

c. ability to float

50
Q 
Which extinguishing agent is most effective on a mattress fire?
Select one:
a. Dry Chemical
b. Foam
c. CO2
d. Water
A

d. Water

51
Q 
Which statement is TRUE concerning the number of portable fire extinguishers required at the operating station of a small passenger vessel? (small passenger vessel regulations)
Select one:
a. None are required.
b. One B-II extinguisher is required
c. One B-I extinguisher is required 
d. Two B-I extinguishers are required.
A

c. One B-I extinguisher is required

52
Q

What is the normal length of anchor cable used to anchor a vessel?
Select one:
a. Two times the depth of water.
b. Three to four times the depth of water.
c. An amount equal to the depth of the water.
d. Five to seven times the depth of water.

A

d. Five to seven times the depth of water.

53
Q 
When discharging a portable CO2 fire extinguisher, you should NOT hold the horn of the extinguisher because the horn \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Select one:
a. is placed directly in the flames
b. could come off in your hands
c. becomes extremely cold 
d. becomes extremely hot
A

c. becomes extremely cold

54
Q 
Fixed carbon dioxide fire extinguishing systems shall be installed to protect enclosed machinery and fuel tank spaces of all vessels using gasoline or other fuel having a flash point of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. (small passenger vessel regulations)
Select one:
a. 75°F or lower
b. 90°F or lower
c. 0°F or lower
d. 110°F or lower
A

d. 110°F or lower

55
Q 
The part of an anchor which takes hold on the bottom is the...
Select one:
a. base
b. arm
c. fluke
d. stock
A

c. fluke

56
Q 
The weight of the liquid displaced by a vessel floating in sea water is equal to the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Select one:
a. total weight of the vessel
b. displaced volume 
c. weight required to sink the vessel
d. reserve buoyancy
A

a. total weight of the vessel

57
Q

An inflatable liferaft can be launched by __________.
Select one:
a. removing the securing straps
b. breaking the weak link on the painter
c. the float-free method ONLY
d. throwing the entire container overboard and then pulling on the operating cord to inflate the raft

A

d. throwing the entire container overboard and then pulling on the operating cord to inflate the raft

58
Q

A squeeze-grip type carbon dioxide portable fire extinguisher has been partially discharged. It should be __________.
Select one:
a. replaced in its proper location if weight loss is no more than 25%
b. replaced in its proper location regardless of weight
c. labeled empty and recharged as soon as possible
d. replaced in its proper location if weight loss is no more than 15%

A

c. labeled empty and recharged as soon as possible

59
Q 
What is the primary hazard, other than fire damage, associated with a class C fire?
Select one:
a. Electrocution or shock. 
b. Flashover
c. Explosion
d. Possibility of reflash.
A

a. Electrocution or shock.

60
Q 
A fire has broken out on the stern of your vessel. You should maneuver your vessel so the wind \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Select one:
a. comes over the bow 
b. comes over the stern
c. comes over either beam
d. blows the fire back toward the vessel
A

a. comes over the bow

61
Q 
Fires are grouped into what categories?
Select one:
a. Class A, B, C, and D 
b. Flammable solids, liquids, and gases
c. Combustible solids, liquids, and gases
d. Type 1, 2, 3, and 4
A

a. Class A, B, C, and D

62
Q 
Inflatable liferafts are provided with a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. (small passenger vessel regulations)
Select one:
a. chart of the local area
b. satellite phone
c. sewing kit
d. knife
A

d. knife

63
Q 
The BEST holding ground for conventional anchors is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Select one:
a. rock
b. hard mud
c. shale
d. very soft mud
A

b. hard mud

64
Q 
If you find an inflatable liferaft container with steel bands around the case, you should \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Select one:
a. tell the Mate
b. remove the bands yourself
c. tell the Master
d. leave the bands in place
A

d. leave the bands in place

65
Q

You are in a lifeboat broadcasting a distress message. What information would be essential to your rescuers?
Select one:
a. Your radio call sign
b. Your position by latitude and longitude
c. The nature of the distress
d. The time of day

A

b. Your position by latitude and longitude

66
Q

Aboard small passenger vessels the steering gear, signaling whistle, controls, and communication system shall be tested by the Master __________. (small vessel regulations)
Select one:
a. before getting underway for the day’s operation
b. at least once in every 48 hours
c. at every inspection and re-inspection
d. once a week

A

a. before getting underway for the day’s operation

67
Q 
Generally speaking, the most favorable bottom for anchoring is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Select one:
a. very soft mud
b. a mixture of mud and clay 
c. loose sand
d. rocky
A

b. a mixture of mud and clay

68
Q 
According to the "T-Boat" regulations, the permanent marks placed on each side of a vessel forward, aft, and amidships to indicate the maximum allowable draft and trim are called \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. (small passenger vessel regulations)
Select one:
a. the air draft
b. loading marks 
c. depth marks
d. Plimsoll marks
A

b. loading marks

69
Q

In the small passenger vessel regulations a coastwise route is defined as one that is __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
Select one:
a. not more than 50 statute miles from shore in the Gulf of Mexico

b. not more than 20 nautical miles offshore in the ocean
c. not more than 20 statute miles from the nearest safe harbor in the Pacific Ocean
d. on ocean waters more than 200 nautical miles from shore in the Gulf of Alaska

A

b. not more than 20 nautical miles offshore in the ocean

70
Q

While serving as Master on board your vessel, your license must be __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
Select one:
a. displayed in your home
b. kept in the Coast Guard office where you sat for your license
c. displayed in the company office on shore
d. in your possession on board the vessel

A

d. in your possession on board the vessel

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