Deck General

Question 1

Line is called “small stuff” when its circumference is less than ______________.

Answer 1

1.5” inches

Question 2

Which knot is used to attach two different sized lines together?

Answer 2

Sheet bend

Question 3

The displacement of a vessel refers to the _______________.

Answer 3

Number of tons of water displaced by a vessel afloat

Question 4

A metal object on the pier resembling a tree stump and made to receive mooring lines is called a _________.

Answer 4

Bollard

Question 5

The lines led forward from the bow and aft from the stern when a vessel is moored to the dock are _________________.

Answer 5

Bow and stern lines

Question 6

Chafing gear helps ________________.

Answer 6

Reduce and prevents wear caused by the rubbing of one object against another

Question 7

A “bowline” is used to _________________.

Answer 7

Form a temporary eye (loop) at the end of a line

Question 8

Which of the following type of line will stretch the most when under strain?

Answer 8

Nylon

Question 9

Which splice would you use in order to make a permanent loop in a line?

Answer 9

Eye splice

Question 10

The “square knot” is used for ________.

Answer 10

Joining two lines of equal size

Question 11

If you “belay” a line this means that you are going to ______________.

Answer 11

Secure it to a cleat

Question 12

A “figure eight” knot is used to __________.

Answer 12

Be a stopper

Question 13

A “chock” is a _____________.

Answer 13

Metal fitting that guides a line where it leaves a vessel

Question 14

The term “lee side” refers to the ______________.

Answer 14

Side of the vessel sheltered from the wind

Question 15

You may place two mooring lines on the same bollard and either one cast off first if __________.

Answer 15

The eye of the second line is dipped

Question 16

What is a whipping on a fiber line used for?

Answer 16

Keeps the line from unraveling

Question 17

Which mooring line prevents sideways motion of a vessel moored to a pier?

Answer 17

A line led at a right angle to the keel.

Question 18

The strongest way to permanently join the two ends of a line is with a ________.

Answer 18

Short splice

Question 19

The term “beam of a vessel” refers to the ____________________.

Answer 19

Width of the vessel

Question 20

When is it safe to step in the bight of a synthetic fiber line?

Answer 20

At no time

Question 21

In the Northern Hemisphere a wind that shifts counterclockwise is a _______________.

Answer 21

Backing wind

Question 22

When warm moist air blows over a colder surface and is cooled below its dew point, what type of fog forms as a result of the cool air reaching its saturation point?

Answer 22

Advection fog

Question 23

After a cold front passes through an area, the barometric pressure _______________.

Answer 23

Usually rises, often quite rapidly, with clearing skies

Question 24

The wind speed and direction observed from a moving vessel is defined as ______________.

Answer 24

An apparent wind

Question 25

The term "sea breeze" is used when a wind _______________.

Answer 25

Blows towards land during the day

Question 26

A generally circular low pressure area is called a(n) ___________________.

Answer 26

Cyclone

Question 27

The "horse latitudes" are regions of ___________________.

Answer 27

Light variable winds

Question 28

The dew point is reached when the ___________________.

Answer 28

Air becomes saturated with water vapor

Question 29

A gale is characterized by a wind speed of _______.

Answer 29

34 to 47 knots

Question 30

A local wind that occurs during the daytime and is caused by the different rates of warming of land and water is called a _________________.

Answer 30

Sea breeze

Question 31

When cold air displaces warm air, it is called a ____________________.

Answer 31

Cold front

Question 32

When a low-pressure weather system approaches, the weather generally _______________.

Answer 32

Worsens

Question 33

The type of cloud normally associated with thunderstorms is __________________.

Answer 33

Cumulonimbus

Question 34

A boundary between two air masses is a(n) _______________.

Answer 34

Front

Question 35

The common unit of measure for atmospheric pressure is ______________.

Answer 35

Inches

Question 36

The primary source of earth's weather is _________________.

Answer 36

The sun

Question 37

A veering wind ______________________.

Answer 37

Change direction in a clockwise manner in the Northern Hemisphere

Question 38

Isotherm is a term used in weather to describe _____________.

Answer 38

A line connecting points of equal temperature on a weather map

Question 39

When reading a weather map, a large letter "H" means ________________.

Answer 39

A high-pressure area with cool, dry air, and fair weather

Question 40

When facing into the wind in the Northern Hemisphere the center of low pressure lies ________________.

Answer 40

To your right and somewhat behind you

Question 41

Your are docking a vessel, but are not yet alongside. Which line will be the most useful when maneuvering the vessel alongside the pier?

Answer 41

Bow spring line

Question 42

The vessel that you are operating is broken down and rolling in heavy seas. You can reduce the danger of capsizing by_______________.

Answer 42

Rigging a sea anchor

Question 43

You are docking a vessel. When possible, you should _________________.

Answer 43

Go in against the current

Question 44

The pivot point of a fully loaded vessel with normal trim proceeding ahead at sea speed is ________________.

Answer 44

About one-third of the vessel's length from the bow

Question 45

You want to overtake a vessel in a narrow channel. As you approach the other vessel's stern __________.

Answer 45

The vessels will drift together

Question 46

You are underway and proceeding ahead, as the speed increases, the pivot point tends to ________________.

Answer 46

Move forward

Question 47

The forward movement of a vessel in one revolution of its propeller is measured by _______________.

Answer 47

The pitch

Question 48

The distance gained in the direction of your vessels original course when you are making a turn is known as _________________.

Answer 48

Advance

Question 49

What effects will "bank suction" cause on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel?

Answer 49

It pulls the stern toward the bank

Question 50

When performing a Williamson turn the rudder is put over full until the __________________.

Answer 50

Vessel has turned 60° From her original course

Question 51

A common occurrence when a vessel is running into shallow water is that ______________.

Answer 51

"Squat" will cause a decrease in bottom clearance

Question 52

When discussing the turning circle of a ship, the term "transfer" means the distance_____________.

Answer 52

Gained at right angles to the original course

Question 53

The effect known as "bank cushion" acts in which of the following ways on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel?

Answer 53

It forces the bow away from the bank

Question 54

With rudders amidships and negligible wind, a twin screw vessel moving astern with both engines in reverse will back __________________.

Answer 54

A fairly straight line

Question 55

The wedge of water building up between the bow and nearer bank, which forces the bow out and away, describes _________________.

Answer 55

Bank cushion

Question 56

Which effect does speed through the water have on a vessel, which is underway in shallow water?

Answer 56

An increase in speed results in the stern sucking down lower than the bow

Question 57

You are running a twin-screw vessel and lose your port engine. You continue to operate on your starboard engine only. Which action would you take to move your vessel ahead in a straight line?

Answer 57

Compensate with right rudder

Question 58

You are operating a vessel that is dead in the water with the rudder amidships. As the right-handed screw starts to turn ahead, the bow will tend to go ________________.

Answer 58

To port

Question 59

A Race Track turn would be a better option than a Williamson turn in recovering a person overboard if ________________.

Answer 59

The sea water is very cold and the person is visible

Question 60

Which shallow water effect will increase significantly if you increase your ship's speed?

Answer 60

Squatting

Question 61

Wearing extra clothing when entering the water when abandoning ship will ______________.

Answer 61

Preserve body heat

Question 62

By law the maximum penalty for failing (without resonable cause) to give aid in case of collision is ____________.

Answer 62

Two years imprisonment or $1,000.00

Question 63

Fire and abandon ship stations and duties may be found on the _________________.

Answer 63

Muster list

Question 64

Following a collision or accident, the Master of each vessel involved must render assistance to persons affected by the collision or accident _________________.

Answer 64

If he can do so without serious danger to his vessel or to individuals on board

Question 65

Which information MUST be entered on the muster list?

Answer 65

Duties and station of each person during emergencies

Question 66

In an emergency the control of flooding should be addressed ________________.

Answer 66

Following control of fire

Question 67

A person who visually sees someone fall overboard should ________________.

Answer 67

Call for help and keep the individual in sight

Question 68

A crew member falls overboard and the alarm has been sounded. You should IMMEDIATELY ____________.

Answer 68

Throw the crew member a life ring buoy

Question 69

The key to rescuing a person who has fallen overboard is ___________________.

Answer 69

Well-conducted drills

Question 70

After a collision or accident involving an uninspected vessel, regulations require that the operator assist persons affected, but only if the operator can do so without __________.

Answer 70

Serious danger to his or her own vessel

Question 71

An emergency check-off list is required on vessels carrying six or fewer passengers for hire. The list must contain information on actions required in the event of accident. TRUE or FALSE? (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)

Answer 71

FALSE

Question 72

A Safety Orientation Placard found on vessels carrying six or fewer passengers for hire contains information on all except ______.(Uninspected Vessel Regulations)

Answer 72

The emergency radio call signal of the vessel

Question 73

Each self-propelled, uninspected passenger vessel (UPV) carrying not more than six paying passengers must ______________. (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)

Answer 73

Be under the direction and control of an individual licensed by the USCG

Question 74

Which approved lifesaving device is required for each person on-board a power-driven vessel carrying passengers? (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)

Answer 74

Life jacket

Question 75

The required number of fire extinguishers to be carried on an uninspected "motor vessel" (less than 65 feet) is based on the vessel's _________. (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)

Answer 75

Length