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EXAM 2 - Lifesaving Questions - Murphy's Manual Flashcards

1
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When a sea anchor for a lifeboat is properly rigged, it will __________.

A. completely stop the lifeboat from drifting
B. help to prevent broaching
C. prevent the lifeboat from pitching
D. None of the above

A

B. help to prevent broaching

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Many sheath-screw davits have marking to indicate the maximum angle to which they should be cranked out. If the angle is exceeded, the davit________.
A. may jam against the stops
B. will not automatically position the boat at the embarkation station
C. screw may come out of the sheath
D. will chafe against the falls and may cause their failure

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C. screw may come out of the sheath

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Preventer bars are fitted on lifeboat releasing gear to prevent ___________.
A. the falls from unhooking if the releasing gear is operated accidentally
B. operation of the release lever until the boat is waterborne
C. the falls from rehooking after they have been released
D. accidental unhooking when the falls become slack

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D. accidental unhooking when the falls become slack

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Which step should normally be taken FIRST by those who have boarded a liferaft in an emergency?
A. Ration food and water supplies
B. Take anti-seasickness pills, if available
C. Determine position and closest point of land.
D. Check pyrotechnic supplies

A

B. Take anti-seasickness pills, if available

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5
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The signal given to commence lowering the lifeboats is ___________.

A. 3 short blasts of the ship’s whistle
B. specified on the muster list (station bill)
C. 3 long blasts of the ship’s whistle
D. 1 long blast of the ship’s whistle

A

B. specified on the muster list (station bill)

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6
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On offshore drilling units, all lifeboats are required to be marked with the __________.

A. name and port of the unit
B. owner and port of the unit
C. drilling location
D. builder

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A. name and port of the unit

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7
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What is required to launch a boat stowed in a crescent davit?
A. Hoist the boat clear of the cradle.
B. Release the outboard part of the cradle
C. Rig the tricing lines.
D. Crank the crescent out

A

D. Crank the crescent out

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8
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On which type davit does the davit head stay at the same height?
A.  Radial
B.  Sheath-screw
C.  Quadrantal 
D.  Gravity
A

A. Radial

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9
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The Safety of Life at Sea Convention was developed by the _____________.
A. US Coast Guard
B. American Bureau of Shipping
C. International Maritime Organization
D. American Institute of Maritime Shipping

A

C. International Maritime Organization

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10
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The sea painter of a lifeboat should be secured ________.

A. to the bow of the lifeboat
B. to an inboard thwart in the forward one-third of the boat
C. as close as possible to amidships of the lifeboat
D. anywhere along the inboard side of the boat

A

B. to an inboard thwart in the forward one-third of the boat

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11
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According to the regulations for lifeboat falls, which action must be taken with the falls no later than 5-year intervals?
A.  Proof tested
B.  End-for-ended
C.  Renewed
D.  Weight tested
A

C. Renewed

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12
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After the boat is at the top of the davit heads, the davit arms begin moving up the tracks and are stopped by the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A.  hoist man
B.  limit switch
C.  brake handle
D.  preventer bar
A

B. limit switch

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13
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A fully loaded motor-propelled lifeboat must be capable of attaining a speed of at least _________.

A. 3 knots in smooth water
B. 6 knots in smooth water
C. 3 knots in rough water
D. 6 knots in rought water

A

B. 6 knots in smooth water

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14
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Once you have established the daily ration of drinking water in a survival situation, how should your drink it?
A. Small sips at regular intervals during the day
B. The complete daily ration at one time during the day
C. One-third the daily ration three times daily
D. Small sips only after sunset

A

C. One-third the daily ration three times daily

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15
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the lifeboats on your vessel are stowed on cradles on deck and are handled by sheath-screw boom davits. Which of the following statements about launching a boat is TRUE?
A. The boat should be hoisted a few inches clear of the cradle before cranking out the davits
B. The inboard gripes should be cast off before the outboard gripes
C. The outboard section of the cradle must be released.
D. The tricing pendants will automatically bring the boat alongside at the embarkation deck.

A

C. The outboard section of the cradle must be released.

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16
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Your vessel is equipped with totally enclosed lifeboats. Which statement is TRUE when the boat is enveloped in flames?

A. The ventilators will automatically close by the action of fusible links
B. The motor takes its air supply from outside the lifeboat to prevent asphyxiation of the crew.
C. A water spray system to cool the outside of the boat is operated by a high-volume manual pump
D. An air tank will provide about ten minutes of air for the survivors and the engine

A

D. An air tank will provide about ten minutes of air for the survivors and the engine

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17
Q

The sea painter of a lifeboat should be led ________.

A. forward and outside of all obstructions
B. forward and inside of all obstructions
C. up and down from the main deck
D. to the foremost point on the ship

A

A. forward and outside of all obstructions

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18
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A certified lifeboatman assigned to command the lifeboat should ___________.

A. be the first individual to board the craft
B. drain the hydraulic pressure before lowering the craft
C. have a list of the persons assigned to the lifeboat
D. All of the above

A

C. have a list of the persons assigned to the lifeboat

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19
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Limit switches ________.
A. control the descent rate of a lifeboat
B. control the ascent rate of a lifeboat
C. cut off power to the winch when the lifeboat nears the final stowed position
D. cut off power to the winch when the lifeboat reaches the davit bumpers

A

C. cut off power to the winch when the lifeboat nears the final stowed position

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20
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A mechanical davit is designed to automatically __________.
A. position the boat at the embarkation station
B. lift the boat off the inboard chocks
C. energize the winch for the falls
D. set the brake on the winch

A

B. lift the boat off the inboard chocks

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21
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A sea anchor is ___________.

A. a heavy anchor with an extra long line used to anchor in deep water
B. a cone shaped bag used to slow down the wind drift effect
C. a pad eye to which the sea painter is made fast
D. made of wood if it is of an approved type

A

B. a cone shaped bag used to slow down the wind drift effect

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22
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The national distress, safety, and calling frequency is channel?

A. 13
B. 16
C. 18
D. 22

A

B. 16

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23
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The lifeboat releasing gear lever should be marked with the words ____________.

A. “DANGER, DO NOT TOUCH”
B. “DANGER, BOAT MAY DROP”
C. “DANGER, LEVER RELEASES BOAT”
D. “DANGER, LEVER DROPS BOAT”

A

D. “DANGER, LEVER DROPS BOAT”

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24
Q

Where should muster lists be posted?

A. In crew’s accommodation spaces
B. On the navigating bridge
C. In the engine room
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above

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25
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For each person it is certified to carry, a lifeboat on an oceangoing passenger vessel must be provided with all the following EXCEPT _________.

A. 3L of water
B. 1 unit of provisions
C. 1 seasickness kit
D. 1 life preserver

A

D. 1 life preserver

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26
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What is TRUE concerning frapping lines?
A. They are used to steady a lifeboat when lowered
B. They are normally attached to the davit span.
C. They are needed only on radial davits.
D. They are used to clear the puddings.

A

A. They are used to steady a lifeboat when lowered

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27
Q 
According to the SOLAS regulations, lifeboat falls must be renewed at intervals of how many years?
A.  2.5
B.  3
C.  4
D.  5
A

D. 5

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28
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The "off-load" release system on a survival craft is designed to be activated \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A.  when there is no load on the cable 
B.  when there is a load on the cable 
C.  only when the doors are closed
D.  when the engine is started
A

A. when there is no load on the cable

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29
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The sea painter is secured in the lifeboat by ________.

A. a turn around a forward thwart with a toggle pin thru the eye
B. a knot around a thwart
C. an eye splace placed over one of the hooks of the releasing gear
D. All of the above

A

A. a turn around a forward thwart with a toggle pin thru the eye

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30
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A liferaft with a capacity of 8 people used in ocean service is required by regulations to carry ________.

A. 8 liters of fresh water
B. 12 units of provisions
C. 12 liters of fresh water
D. 24 units of provisions

A

C. 12 liters of fresh water

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31
Q 
Drinking salt water will \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A.  protect against heat cramps
B.  prevent seasickness
C.  be safe if mixed with fresh water
D.  dehydrate you
A

D. dehydrate you

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32
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According to the regulations for lifeboat falls, which action must be taken at 30-month intervals?
A.  End-for-ended
B.  Renewed
C.  Inspected
D.  Weight tested
A

A. End-for-ended

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33
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To disengage a survival craft suspended from the cable above the water, you must pull the safety pin and ______.
A. pull the hook release handle
B. pull the hook release handle and use the ratchet bar
C. use the ratchet bar and depress the retainer
D. pull the hook release handle and depress the retainer

A

B. pull the hook release handle and use the ratchet bar

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34
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It is the responsibility of of the master to ensure that _________.

A. the muster list is posted in each compartment
B. temporary personnel and visitors are advised of emergency stations
C. names of crew members are listed on the muster list
D. no changes are made to he muster list

A

B. temporary personnel and visitors are advised of emergency stations

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35
Q

The control lever for the mechanical disengaging apparatus in a lifeboat shall ________.

A. be painted bright red
B. be secured to a permanent part of the lifeboat structure
C. have the area surrounding the lever painted white
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above

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36
Q

When using the lifeboat compass, you must be careful to ________.
A. set it on the centerline of the boat
B. apply the correction for compass error
C. keep metal objects away from it
D. all of the above

A

D. all of the above

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37
Q

What is the accepted standard for wire rope falls used in connection with the lifeboat gear?
A. Six by seven galvanized wire rope
B. Six by twenty-four improved plow steel wire rope
C. Six by thirty-seven preformed fiber-core wire rope
D. Six by nineteen regular-lay filler wire rope

A

D. Six by nineteen regular-lay filler wire rope

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38
Q 
In launching a covered lifeboat, what would safely lower the lifeboat from inside the lifeboat cabin?
A.  Frapping line
B.  Tricing line
C.  Rottmer release
D.  Winch remote control wire
A

D. Winch remote control wire

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39
Q 
The most common type of davit found on merchant vessels today is the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A.  radial 
B.  sheath-screw
C.  gravity 
D.  quadrantal
A

C. gravity

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40
Q 
One of the first actions to be taken by survivors when they have boarded an inflatable liferaft is to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A.  stream the sea anchor
B.  take an anti-seasickness pill
C.  open the pressure relief valve
D.  drink at least one can of water
A

B. take an anti-seasickness pill

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41
Q

When whistle signals are used for launching lifeboats, one short blast means __________.

A. “use the float-free method only”
B. “lower all boats”
C. “raise all boats”
D. “drill is over, secure all boats”

A

B. “lower all boats”

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42
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The number of rowing oars that must be carried in a motor-propelled open lifeboat on a cargo vessel is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A.  determined by the Master
B.  specified by the USCG
C.  specified by the manufacturer
D.  None
A

C. specified by the manufacturer

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43
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Which information MUST be entered on the muster list?

A. Names of all crew members
B. use and application of special equipment
C. Listing of approved emergency equipment
D. Duties and station of each person during emergencies

A

D. Duties and station of each person during emergencies

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44
Q

When collecting condensation for drinking water, _____________.
A. a sponge used to mop up and store condensation must be kept salt free
B. only condensation on the bottom of the canopy should be collected
C. it should be strained through a finely woven cloth
D. chlorine tablets should be used to make it drinkable

A

A. a sponge used to mop up and store condensation must be kept salt free

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45
Q

The required portable radio shall be stored in the proper location and be __________.

A. equipped with an approved carrying case
B. equipped with spare batteries
c. readily accessible for transfer to a lifeboat
D. in a waterproof enclosure

A

c. readily accessible for transfer to a lifeboat

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46
Q

The most important reason for taking anti-seasickness pills as soon as possible after entering a liferaft is to ____________.
A. assist in sleeping
B. reduce appetite by decreasing nausea
C. prevent loss of body moisture by vomiting
D. prevent impaired judgement due to motion-induced deliriousness

A

C. prevent loss of body moisture by vomiting

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47
Q

Lifeboat hatchets should be __________.
A. kept in a locker
B. secured at each end of the boat with a lanyard
C. kept next to the boat coxswain
D. kept in the emergency locker on the ship and brought to the lifeboat when needed

A

B. secured at each end of the boat with a lanyard

48
Q

The Master of a small passenger vessel must conduct sufficient drills and give sufficient instruction as necessary ____________.

A. At each crew change
B. Every week
C. Every month
D. To ensure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during emergencies

A

D. To ensure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during emergencies

49
Q

The painter which is to be attached to the thwart of a lifeboat should ___________.
A. be fitted at the end with an approved safety shackle
B. have a long eye splice at the end, and a shackle and pin should be attached to the painter with a lanyard
C. have a long eye splice at the end, and a hardwood toggle should be attached to the thwart with a lanyard
D. be fitted with a swivel and quick-releasing pelican hook

A

C. have a long eye splice at the end, and a hardwood toggle should be attached to the thwart with a lanyard

50
Q

What is the required minimum length of the painter for a lifeboat in ocean service?
A. 60 fathoms
B. the distance from the main deck to the light waterline
C. twice the distance from the main deck to the light waterline or 50 feet whichever is greater
D. two times the distance from the boat deck to the light waterline or 50 feet whichever is greater

A

D. two times the distance from the boat deck to the light waterline or 50 feet whichever is greater

51
Q

Lines passed around the falls to hold the boat while passengers are boarding are ___________.

A

Frapping lines

52
Q 
The type of davit on which you must turn a crank in order to swing the lifeboat out over the ships side is a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_. 
A.  sheath-screw davit
B.  gravit davit
C.  radial davit
D.  bruckner davit
A

A. sheath-screw davit

53
Q

Each crewmember has an assigned firefighting station. This assignment is shown on the ___________.

A. fire fighting plan
B. shipping articles
C. Certificate of Inspection
D. muster list

A

D. muster list

54
Q 
Which item is of the most use in getting a lifeboat away from a moving vessel?
A.  The falls
B.  Sea painter
C.  Fleming gear
D.  Boat hook
A

B. Sea painter

55
Q

The maximum speed of lowering for a lifeboat on gravity davits is controlled by the __________.
A. limit switches
B. emergency disconnect switch
C. governor brake
D. position of the counterweight on the brake handle

A

C. governor brake

56
Q

Winch drums for lifeboat falls shall have a diameter at the base of the groove equal to at least__________.
A. 6 times the diameter of the wire rope
B. 8 times the diameter of the wire rope
C. 12 times the diameter of the wire rope
D. 16 times the diameter of the wire rope

A

D. 16 times the diameter of the wire rope

57
Q

Your vessel is equipped with mechanical davits. when stowing the lifeboat after a drill while underway, you should _________.
A. leave the tricing pendants slack
B. ensure the falls are taut
C. leave the outboard part of the cradle in the down position
D. secure the inboard gripes only

A

B. ensure the falls are taut

58
Q 
SOLAS requires a lifesaving training manual be provided in each crew cabin or in the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A.  bridge
B.  engineering control station
C.  recreation and messrooms
D.  fire control room
A

C. recreation and messrooms

59
Q

How should the lifeboat sea painter be rigged?
A. spliced into the ring on the stem post
B. secured by a toggle around the outboard side of a forward thwart
C. secured to the inboard side of a forward thwart and led inboard of the falls
D. secured by a toggle to the stem post and led outboard of the falls

A

C. secured to the inboard side of a forward thwart and led inboard of the falls

60
Q

Seawater may be used for drinking________.
A. at a maximum rate of two ounces per day
B. after mixing with an equal quantity of fresh water
C. if gathered during or immediately after a hard rain
D. under no conditions

A

D. under no conditions

61
Q

On offshore drilling units, all lifeboats are required to be marked with the _________.

A. name of the owner of the unit
B. number of persons allowed in the boat
C. drilling location of the unit
D. All of the above

A

B. number of persons allowed in the boat

62
Q 
In the first 24 hours after abandoning a vessel, water should be given only to personnel who are \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A.  thirsty
B.  sick or injured
C.  wet
D.  awake
A

B. sick or injured

63
Q 
What size bilge pump is required for a lifeboat which has a capacity of 675 cubic feet?
A.  1
B.  2
C.  3
D.  4
A

B. 2

64
Q 
The falls on gravity davits are \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_,
A.  manila
B.  nylon
C.  wire
D.  All of the above
A

C. wire

65
Q 
You have abandoned ship and are in charge of a liferaft.  How much water per day should you permit each occupant to drink after the first 24 hours.
A.  1 can
B.  1 pint
C.  1 quart
D.  1 gallon
A

B. 1 pint

66
Q

Blocks and falls used as lifeboat gear must be designed with a minimum safety factor of __________.
A. 4, based on the breaking strength
B. 5, based on the maximum allowable stress
C. 6, based on the maximum working load
D. 8, based on the normal working load

A

C. 6, based on the maximum working load

67
Q

Using a sea anchor with the survival craft will _________.

A. reduce the drift rate of the liferaft
B. keep the liferaft from turning over
C. aid in recovering the liferaft
D. increase your visibility

A

A. reduce the drift rate of the liferaft

68
Q

What is the maximum length of time that distress flares are approved for?

A. 1 and 1/2 years
B. 2 years
C. 3 and 1/2 years
D. 5 years

A

C. 3 and 1/2 years

69
Q

The purpose of the tricing pendants is to ________.
A. control the fore and aft motion of a lifeboat during lowering
B. control the outboard swing of a lifeboat during lowering
C. provide suspensions for the manropes
D. hold a lifeboat next to the embarkation deck while loading

A

D. hold a lifeboat next to the embarkation deck while loading

70
Q

While reading the muster list you see that “3 short blasts on the whistle and 3 short rings on the general alarm bells” is the signal for ____________.

A. abandon ship
B. dismissal from fire and emergency stations
C. fire and emergency
D. man overboard

A

B. dismissal from fire and emergency stations

71
Q

Which statement is TRUE concerning distress signals in a lifeboat?

A. Hand held flares and orange smoke signals are required
B. If hand-held rocket-propelled parachute flares are provided, they are the only distress signals required
C. Two hand-held smoke signals shall be provided
D. A Very pistol with twelve flares is required

A

A. Hand held flares and orange smoke signals are required

72
Q

Spreading oil on the open sea has the effect of ________.

A. diminishing the height of the seas
B. lengthening the distance between successive crests
C. increasing the height of the seas
D. preventing the wave crests from breaking

A

D. preventing the wave crests from breaking

73
Q

When you stream a sea anchor, you should make sure that the holding line is __________.

A. long enough to cause the pull to be more horizontal than downward
B. long enough to reach bottom
C. short enough to cause the pull to be downward
D. short enough to avoid tangling

A

A. long enough to cause the pull to be more horizontal than downward

74
Q 
When lifeboat winches with grooved drums are fitted on a vessel the lead sheaves to the drums shall be located to provide fleet angles of not more than \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A.  4 deg
B.  8 deg
C.  12 deg
D.  16 deg
A

B. 8 deg

75
Q

If a lifeboat is stowed 40 feet above the light water draft and 200 feet from the bow, how long must the sea painter be?
A. 80 feet
B. 160 feet
C. Sufficiently long enough to reach the water when the vessel has an adverse list of 15 degrees
D. One third the length from the bow to where the lifeboat is stowed

A

A. 80 feet

76
Q

When using the rain water collection tubes on a liferaft, the first collection should be __________.
A. passed around so all can drink
B. poured overboard because of salt washed off the canopy
C. saved to be used at a later time
D. used to boil food

A

B. poured overboard because of salt washed off the canopy

77
Q

Which statement is TRUE concerning lifeboat gripes?
A. They must be released by freeing a safety shackle.
B. They should not be released until the boat is in lowering position.
C. They may be adjusted a turnbuckle.
D. They are normally used only with radial davits.

A

C. They may be adjusted a turnbuckle.

78
Q

The required portable radio apparatus on an international voyage must be stowed where?

A. the master’s quarters
B. the ship’s office
C. the radio room, bridge, or protected location
D. an unlocked cabinet next to the Muster List

A

C. the radio room, bridge, or protected location

79
Q 
The boat is stowed on the davit rather than on a cradle with which type of davit?
A.  Crescent
B.  Sheath-screw boom
C.  Quadrantal
D.  Radial
A

A. Crescent

80
Q

Which statement is TRUE concerning lifeboat installations on Great Lakes vessels?
A. All davit installations shall have 3 lifelines fitted to a davit span.
B. All vessels over 3,000 gross tons must be fitted with gravity davits.
C. All lifelines shall be able to reach the water at the vessel’s lightest draft with a 20-deg. list.
D. All of the above.

A

C. All lifelines shall be able to reach the water at the vessel’s lightest draft with a 20-deg. list.

81
Q

What could be a result of insufficient lubrication of lifeboat winches and davits?
A. Moisture accumulation in winch motor damaging the electrical wiring
B. Freezing of gears in cold weather
C. Corroding of sheaves on the davits so they will not rotate
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above

82
Q

When should you use distress flares and rockets?

A. Only when there is a chance of their being seen by rescue vessels
B. At half-hour intervals
C. At one-hour intervals
D. Immediately upon abandoning the vessel

A

A. Only when there is a chance of their being seen by rescue vessels

83
Q

The pivot pin at the base of a sheath-screw boom davit must be __________.
A. inserted each time before the booms are cranked out
B. periodically removed for inspection and lubricated
C. replaced at each inspection for certification
D. in the locked position after the boat is cradled and griped down

A

B. periodically removed for inspection and lubricated

84
Q

What is the purpose of the limit switch on gravity davits?
A. To cut off the power when the davits hit the track safety stops
B. To stop the davits from going too fast
C. To cut off the power when the davits are about 12 inches or more from the track safety stops
D. None of the above

A

C. To cut off the power when the davits are about 12 inches or more from the track safety stops

85
Q

The air cylinder bottles in the survival craft should be refilled with __________.

A. oxygen
B. nitrogen
C. compressed air
D. nitrogen and oxygen

A

C. compressed air

86
Q

A new crewman reports on board. He must be trained in the use of the ship’s lifesaving appliances within what time period?

A. 2 months
B. 1 month
C. 2 weeks
D. Before sailing

A

C. 2 weeks

87
Q

When launching a lifeboat, frapping lines should be rigged _________.
A. before the gripes are released
B. before the boat is moved from the davits
C. at the embarkation deck
D. after the boat is in the water

A

C. at the embarkation deck

88
Q

On a lifeboat equipped with Rottmer-type releasing gear, turning the releasing lever releases _________.
A. the painter
B. the after boat fall only if the boat is waterborne
C. both falls at the same time only if the boat is waterborne
D. both falls at the same time even if the boat has not reached the water

A

D. both falls at the same time even if the boat has not reached the water

89
Q

What is the minimum number of deck officers, able seaman or certified persons required to command each lifeboat on a vessel in ocean service?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

A

A. 2

90
Q

An “on-load” release system on a survival craft means the cable can be released _________.
A. only when the lead is taken off the cable
B. only when there is a load on the cable
C. only when activated by the controls at the lowering station
D. at any time

A

D. at any time

91
Q

A sweep oar is an oar that is __________.
A. generally shorter than the others and is used to steer with
B. is longer than the others and is used as the stroke oar
C. is raised in the bow of the boat for the steersman to steer by
D. longer than the others used for steering

A

D. longer than the others used for steering

92
Q

Which visual distress signal is acceptable for daylight use only?

A. Hand-held red flare
B. Self-contained rocket-propelled parachute red flare
C. Hand-held orange smoke distress flare
D. red aerial pyrotechnic flare

A

C. Hand-held orange smoke distress flare

93
Q

When should you first have any food or water after boarding a lifeboat or liferaft?
A. After 12 hours
B. After 24 hours
C. Within 48 hours
D. Some food and water should be consumed immediately and then not until 48 hours later

A

B. After 24 hours

94
Q

Which statement concerning the sources of drinking water is FALSE?
A. Fresh water may be obtained from fish.
B. Lifeboat covers or canopies should be washed with rain before drinking water is collected.
C. Fresh water may be collected from condensation inside the liferaft.
D. Seawater should never be consumed.

A

A. Fresh water may be obtained from fish.

95
Q

Frapping lines _________.
A. secure the lifeboat in the davits when in the stored position
B. bring the lifeboat close alongside the rail in the embarkation position
C. give the occupants a safety line when the boat is being lowered from the embarkation level
D. reduce the swinging of the lifeboat at the embarkation level

A

D. reduce the swinging of the lifeboat at the embarkation level

96
Q

While cranking out a quadrantal davit, slippage of the quadrant due to excessive wear or failure of the teeth in the quadrant will cause the _______.
A. davit arm to pivot on the traveling nut and the head to fall outboard
B. traveling nut to lock up in place on the worm gear
C. limit switch to engage and hold the traveling nut in position
D. winch brake to lock in position and prevent lowering the boat

A

A. davit arm to pivot on the traveling nut and the head to fall outboard

97
Q

In an open lifeboat, the lifeboat compass is usually _______.
A. placed in a fixed bracket when being used
B. clamped to any position convenient for the coxswain to see it
C. permanently mounted on the lifeboat’s centerline
D. mounted in the center of the boat to eliminate deviation

A

A. placed in a fixed bracket when being used

98
Q

Most lifeboats are equipped with ___________.

A. unbalanced rudders
B. balanced rudders
C. contraguide rudders
D. straight rudders

A

A. unbalanced rudders

99
Q

When lowering lifeboats in heavy seas, a good practice is to rig frapping lines ___________.
A. on only the forward falls
B. on only the after falls
C. with a lead of about 45-degs. to the boat
D. from the falls to the main deck of the vessel

A

C. with a lead of about 45-degs. to the boat

100
Q

A motor lifeboat shall carry sufficient fuel to operate continuously for a period of ___________.

A. 12 hours
B. 18 hours
C. 24 hours
D. 48 hours

A

C. 24 hours

101
Q

Traditionally, the signal for fire aboard ship is _________.

A. more than 6 short blasts and 1 long blast on the whistle, and the same signal on the general alarm
B. continuous sounding of the ship’s whistle and the general alarm for at least 10 seconds
C. 1 short blast on the whistle
D. alternating shor and long blasts on the ship’s whistle

A

B. continuous sounding of the ship’s whistle and the general alarm for at least 10 seconds

102
Q

Seeing that all hands are familiar with their duties, as specified in the muster list, is who’s responsibility?

A. Master
B. Chief Mate
C. safety officer
D. department heads

A

A. Master

103
Q 
The mechanism that will release the tricing pendant is called a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A.  the fore and aft gripes
B.  the McCluney hook
C.  a quick release lever
D.  a 3/4" shackle
A

B. the McCluney hook

104
Q 
When lowering a boat with gravity davits, it will be pulled into the embarkation deck by the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A.  falls
B.  tricing pendants
C.  frapping lines
D.  boat hooks
A

B. tricing pendants

105
Q

In launching a lifeboat, when should the tricing pendants be released?
A. Before the boat is lowered from the stowage position
B. As soon as the boat-fall blocks clear the davit head
C. After the limit switich is activated
D. After all people have been embarked

A

D. After all people have been embarked

106
Q

Which davit type may be operated by one man?

A

Gravity

107
Q 
Limit switches are used on which davits?
A.  Sheath-screw davits
B.  Gravity davits
C.  Radial davits
D.  Quadrantal davits
A

B. Gravity davits

108
Q

The abandon ship signal on the ship’s whistle is _______.

A. 6 short blasts and 1 long blast
B. more than 6 short blasts
C. more than 6 short blasts and 1 long blast
D. 1 long blast of at least 10 seconds

A

C. more than 6 short blasts and 1 long blast

109
Q

Due to the shape of the sea anchor, the best way to haul it back aboard is by __________.

A. hauling in on the anchor line as you would any anchor
B. getting all hands to assist
C. its trip line
D. cutting the line, as you cannot haul it back in

A

C. its trip line

110
Q 
The steering oar in a lifeboat is usually referred to as the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A.  bumpkin oar
B.  stroke oar
C.  sweep oar
D.  becket oar
A

C. sweep oar

111
Q

Prior to lowering the lifeboat, the most important tiem to check is the __________.

A. oars
B. sail
C. boat plug
D. life preservers

A

C. boat plug

112
Q

On open lifeboats, the purpose of the wire stretched between the davit heads is to ________.
A. keep the movement of the davits at the same speed
B. keep the davits from slipping when they are in the stowed position
C. prevent vibration during lowering of the boat
D. support the manrope

A

D. support the manrope

113
Q

After abandoning a vessel, water that is consumed within the first 24 hours will_________.
A. pass through the body with little absorbed by the system
B. help to prevent fatigue
C. quench thirst for only 2 hours
D. help to prevent seasickness

A

A. pass through the body with little absorbed by the system

114
Q

How many liters of water per person must be carried in lifeboats on a tankship sailing a coastwise route?

A. None
B. One
C. Two
D. Three

A

D. Three

115
Q 
The governor brake on a lifeboat winch shall be capable of controlling the speed of lowering a fully equipped lifeboat from a cargo ship at \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A.  a safe speed only specified
B.  not less than 120 feet per minute
C.  not more than 120 feet per minute
D.  not more than 90 feet per minute
A

C. not more than 120 feet per minute

Lifeboat (7 decks)

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