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Define- Any vessel propelled by machinery

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Power-driven Vessel

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Define- Any vessel under sail provided that propelling machinery, if fitted is not being used.

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Sailing Vessel

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Define- Any vessel fishing with nets, lines, trawls, or other fishing apparatus which restrict maneuverability.

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Vessel Engaged in Fishing

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Where shall personnel enter the rotor arc of a helicopter on DDG FLT 1 ships? A. 6 or 9 o’clock, B 3 or 9 o’ clock, C. 12 o’ clock or 6 o’ clock, D 12 o’ clock or 3 o’clock.

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B. 3 o’clock or 9 o’clock

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What color of hard hat does the SIGNALMAN wear? A. red, B. Green C. Yellow, D. Blue

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B Green

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What circumference are the synthetic messengers that are sometimes used as an intermediate between heaving lines and mooring lines? A 1/2 inch, B 3/4 inch C 1 inch, D 1 1/2 inch

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D 1 1/2 inch

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What percentage of its strength does nylon line lose when wet? A 20%, B 15%, C 10%, D 5%

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B 15%

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Capstans are mounted ________. Warping heads are mounted ________. A Vertically. Horizontally. B Vertically. Vertically C. Horizontally. Vertically. D. Horizontally. Horizontally.

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A. Vertically. Horizontally

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Portable floating steel structures with a buoyancy chamber and attached fenders that protect the hulls are called what? A. Fenders, B. Camels, C. Separators, D. Barges

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C. Separators

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How often should pneumatic fenders be pressure checked? A. At least monthly, B Quarterly, C Semi-annually, D Weekly

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A. At least monthly

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What piece of towing gear is placed between the eplican hook and the towing hawser of the towing ship? A Padeye, B NATO link, C Chafing chain, D Chain stopper

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C. Chafing Chain

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Synthetic fiber rope towing hawsers are usally how long? A 50 fathoms, B 900 feet, C 450 feet, D 100 fathoms.

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D 100 fathoms

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When rope is used in towing operations WITHOUT a towing engine, the scope of the towing hawser must be at least how many fathoms? A 250 fathoms, B 100 fathoms, C 200 fathoms, D 150 fathoms

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C 200 fathoms

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What type of crane has a topping boom which utilizes large bearing to absorb the major stresses imposed by crane motions. Occasionally, these cranes are provided with counterweights and aid stabilizations. The base structure may be fixed or traveling? A. Kingpost Crane, B Portal Crane, C Pedestal Crane, D Jib Crane

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C Pedestal Crane

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What is a fixed crane consisting of a vertical member, held in position at the base to resist the overturning moment, and a constant- radius revolving boom supported by a tension member? A Pillar Crane, B Jib Crane, C Pedestal Crane, D Portal Crane

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A Pillar Crane

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Who maintains over responsibility for the safe and proper conduct of the load handling evolution, including proper operation of the crane and its associated rigging? A Crane Operator, B Crane Signalman, C Crane POIC, D Crane Officer

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B Crane Signalman

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This individual can have no other responsibilities while the load is under hook or the crane is in motion. A Crane Operator, B Crane Signalman C Tagline handler D Rigger

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B Crane Signalman

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Who shall review the ODCL? A Crane Officer B Crane Safety Observer C Crane Operator D Signalman

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C Crane Operator

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Which of the following lines decreases in strength over time due to sunlight? A. aramid, B Polypropylene, C. Polyester, D. Nylon

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B Polypropylene

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What special tools are needed to splice double-braided lines smaller than 3 inches in circumference? A wire fid and pusher, B wooden fid and mallet, C wire fid and push tool, D tubular fid and pusher

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D. tubular fid and pusher

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What does it indicate when a tattletale cord on a synthetic line becomes taut? A tattletale cord is not used on synthetic line, B That tattletale is too short, C The line will snap back, D There is danger of exceeding the SWL

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D There is danger of exceeding the SWL

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Since synthetic lines slip more easily than manila, what must you remember when splicing synthetic lines? A One less tuck must be used, B Use the same amount of tucks as you would with manila line, C One extra tuck must be used D The amount of tucks is based on the length of the line

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C. One extra tuck must be used

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How many lines are in a standard moor on most ships? A seven, B ten, C eight D six

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D six

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What is the purpose of a foarward spring line? A to keep the ship from going forward, B to keep the aft part of the ship close to the pier, C to keep the ship from going aft, D to keep the forawrd part of the ship close tp the pier

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C to keep the ship from going aft

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When will a line throwing gun be loaded? A not until it is actually needed, B Prior to sea and anchor detail, C when the gunners mate is on station, D when tig boats are spotted

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A not until it is actually needed

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Which line handling command means you are secured with your own lines and to have the ends of all lines casr off from the peor and brought aboard? A cast off all lines B Stand by your lines C. single up, D Take in all lines

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D Take in all lines

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What is it called when two mooring lines are placed over the same bollard and the second one is led up through the eye of the first, then placed over the bollard? A dipping the bollard, B dipping the eye C Splicing the eye D passing the eye

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B dipping the eye

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Which knot comes in handy when you need an eye in the center of a line? A spanish bowline B Signle bowline on a bight C Masthead knot D Double matthew walker

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B Signle bowline on a bight

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Which is one of the most useful and important hitches used on deck? A rolling hitch, B marline hitch, C timber hitch D blackwall hitch

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A rolling hitch

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The________ knot can be used to shorten a line, but in an emergency, can be used to take the load off a weak spot in a line? A masthead, B Manrope, C Monkey fist, D Sheepshank

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D Sheepshank

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How many strands should you start with if you want to make a seven-strand turk’s head? A 3, B 7, C 5, D 6

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C 5

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When steading the load the tagline handler shall? A Not stand between the load and any fixed object, B maintain a steady heaving motion, C give the tagline 1 around turn around the handler’s arm and have the handler lean back on it allowing the handlers weight to keep the load steady, D Stand in the bight of the line

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A Not stand between the load and any fixed object

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Which of the following does NOT warrant a critical lift? A any lift involving ordance, B any lift involving 75% if the crane capacity, C any lift performed at sea D any lift or suspension of personnel

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B Any lift involving 75% of the crane capacity

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What is the dingal for Travel the Trolley? A tap elbow with one hand, B Arms bent upward, fist clenched. Pump arms up and down, C Palm up, fingers closed and thumb pointing in the direction of motion, jerk hand horizontally, D Tap a fist on the head

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C Palm up, fingers closed and thumb pointing in the direction of motion, jerk hand horizontally

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A vessel proceeding along the course of a narrow channel or fairway shall do what? A keep the starbaord side as near the center of the channel as safe and practicable B keep the port side of the vessel as near the center of the channel as safe and practicable, C keep as near the outer limit of the channel which lies on her starbaord side D Keep as near the outer limit of the channel which lies on her port side

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C keep as near the outer limit of the channel which lies on her starbaord side

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When using machinery to heave on a synthetic line under heavy loading,________ or more turns should be taken on the capstan or warping head plus two overriding turns. A 6, B 8, C 4, D 3

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A 6

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A ship is using a mooring configuration of one breast line forward, one breast line aft, one forward spring line, and one aft spring line. What is the minimum number of line handling crews they require? A 8, B 4, C 2, D 6

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B 4

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Reeving of a single part mooring line should be accomplished by taking a full round turn to the first barrel of the bitt, followed by at least________ figure eights. A 2, B4, C 5, D 6

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B 4

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IN what type pf moor are both eyes of the same mooring line are placed on the pier fitting? A Single part moor, B Tank moor, C Double-up moor, D matching moor

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B Tank Moor

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For mooring purposes, heavy weather is considered winds in excess of _______. A 50 knots, B 40 knots, C 30 knots, D 60 knots

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A 50 Knots

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What anchorage involves deploying one anchor on short scope at a right angle to the other anchor? A mooring within a slip B Hammerlock Moor, C Double anchor moor, D Single anchor moor

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B Hammerlock Moor

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Which of the following lines are best choice for use in heavy weather? A Aramid, B Polypropylene, C Nylon D Wire Rope

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C Nylon

43
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Mooring lines on an aircraft carrier are at least what circumference? A 5 inch, B 10 inch, C 3 inch, D 8 inch

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D 8 inch

44
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The Navy has historically referred to a three part mooring line as a __________ mooring line. A double up, B triple up C, Dipped, D Single up

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A Double up

45
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How are mooring lines numbered according to the position where they are secured aboard the ship? A Midships forward then midships aft, B forward to aft, C midships aft then midships forward, D aft to forward

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B Forward to Aft

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What lines are run perenddicular to the ship and hold the ship next to the pier? A Breast lines, B Bow lines, C Aft spring lines, D Forward Spring lines

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A Breast lines

47
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What are traditional tattletales for synthetic line made of? A 3/4 inch nyon, B 7/8 inch polypropylene, C 6 thread manila, D 9 thread manila

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C 6 thread manila

48
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What lines lead diagonally forward from the ship and prevent the ship from moving aft? A Aft spring lines, B Bow lines C Breast lines D Forward spring lines

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D Forward spring lines

49
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Who established the allowance of boats for forces aflost? A Chief of Naval Operations, B Secretary of Defense, C Commanding Officer, D Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command

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A Chief of Naval Operations

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What is the term used for boats that are assigned for the personal use of flag officers? A Gigs, B Flag Boats, C Barges, D Rigs

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C Barges

51
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What lines lead diagonally forward from the ship and prevent the ship from moving forward? A Forward Spring lines, B Stern Lines, C Aft Spring Lines, D Breast lines

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C Aft Spring lines

52
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What circumference are the synthetic messengers that are sometimes used as an intermediate between heaving lines and mooring lines? A 1/2 inch, B 1 inch, C 3/4 inch, D 1 1/2 inch

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D 1 1/2 inch

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identify the towing sound signal: 1 short, 2 prolonged blast A Go ahead B Stop C I am putting my rudder right D Pay out more line

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D Pay out more line

54
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Identify the towing sound signal: 2 short, 1 prolonged blast A Hual away, B Go ahead, C All fast, D Avast hauling

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A Haul away

55
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Bitts should be oriented so that mooring line make no greater than what degree angle turn to capstans? A 45 degree, B 90 degree C 115 degree, D 60 degree

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B 90 degree

56
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Identify the towing sound signal: 3 Groups of 5 short blasts A Pay out more line, B Avast hauling, C I am letting go, D I am putting my rudder right

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C I am letting go

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When rigging for towing, what is the hawser end fitting connected to the chafing chain with? A. Mooring shackle, B Detachable link, C U.S. NATO link, D Anchor shackle

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B Detachable link

58
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Identify the towing sound signal: 2 prolonged, 1 short blast A all fast, B Go ahead, C Pay out more line, D Avast Hauling

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A All Fast

59
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What deck fittings are made of vertical cylinders, called barrels, usually arranged in pairs, which are used for securing mooring lines? A Padeyes, B Chocks, C Bollards, D Bitts

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D bitts

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On which of the following ships could you find retractable bitts? A LHA, B DDG, C PC, D CVN

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B DDG

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What size shall the 100-fathom section of the messenger be when rigging to tow with a 10 inch or larger hawser? A 3 inch, B 2 3/4 inch, C 4 inch, D 5 inch

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C 4 inch

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When round turns are properly used with no half hitch, the rope will retain what percentage of its strength? A 60%, B 45%, C 75%, D 90%

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D 90%

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What size circumference shall the 100-fathom section of the messenger be when rigging to tow with a hawser smaller than 10 inches? A 1 1/2 inch B 4 inch C 3 1/2 inch D 3 inch

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D 3 inch

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When towing at short scope what should the scope of the towing ve maintained at? A 150 to 300 feet, B 200 to 500 feet, C 50 to 150 feet, D 100 to 200 feet

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A 150 to 300 feet

65
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Identify the towing sound signal: 3 short blast A I am letting go, B All fast, C Pay out more line, D Avast hauling

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D Avast hauling

66
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How many flashes per minute is a flashing light? A 120, B 90, C 115, D 80

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A 120

67
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What is the hierarchy of the right of way with vessels?

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Power, Sailing, Fishing, Not under Command, Restricted, Constrainedby draft, WIGS

68
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To Eliminate possible interferce with helicopter operations, what type of chocks are used on DDG-51 class ships? A Panama Canal, B Closed, C Retractable, D Roller

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C Retractable

69
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How far can a masthead light on a vessel 50 meters or more in length be seen? A 6 miles, B 5 miles C, 5.5 miles, D 4.5 miles

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A 6 miles

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What is the lighting configuration for a vessel that is constrained by her draft? A yellow over red over yellow, B 3 red lights, C white over red over white, D 3 green lights

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C 3 red lights

71
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What type of capstain is driven through a reduction gear by a multiple speed, reversible electric motor? A Electromechanical, B Hydraulic, C Electrohydraulic, D Mechanical

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A Electromechanical

72
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Recessed shell bitts are designed for use with what type of line? A 3 strand nylon, B Plaited polypropylene, C Plaited polyester, D Double braid nylon.

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A 3 Strand nylon

73
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What are traditional tattletales for synthetic line made of? A 9 thread manila, B 6 thread manila, C 7/8 inch polypropylene, D 3/4 inch nyon

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B 6 thread manila

74
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What lights will be displayed for a vessel that has run aground? A two red lights, B red over green lights, C green over red, D three red lights

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A two red lights

75
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Wire rope clips are not recommended for permanent connections, because they are tested to what % of the wire rope’s breaking strength? A 85%, B 80%, C 55%, D 75%

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B 80%

76
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Swaged fittings are pull tested to what % of the minimum breaking strength of a wire rope? A 40%, 60%, C 50%, D 70%

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A 40%

77
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All fuber ropes_______ inches or greater in circumference are required to be right laid lines? A one and seven eighth inches, B three inches, C one and three quarters inches, D three and a half inches

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C one and three quarters inches

78
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What are floating structures that provide proper clearance between a ship and a sharf or pier called? A barges, B camels, C Spacers, D buoys

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B camels

79
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In what publication could you find detailed instructions for rope inspection guidelines? A NSTM 613, B NSTM 583 Vol 1, C NSTM 631, D NSTM 077

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NSTM 613

80
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The______ is constructed of parallel yarns in each strand, left laid helically around a strand core. The parallel laid straids are twisted together in the opposite direction around a center core. A nylon 8 straid plaited, B Polyester (Staple Wrap), C four strand armamid, D Polyester 12 strand

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C four straid aramid

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What are king splices used for? A When joining two bitter ends together WITHOUT a significant change in the diameter of the line. B to create a permanent eye in the center of the line. C when joining two bitter ends together WITH a significant change in the diameter of the line. D to create an eye at the bitter end

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A When joining two bitter ends together WITHOUT a significant change in the diameter of the line

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Half_hitches reduce the effective line by _________ percent because of shearing. A 25, B 35, C 40, D 50

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C 40

83
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What are short splices used for? A when joining two bitter ends together WITHOUT a significant change in the diameter of the line, B to create a permanent eye in the center of the line, C when joining two bitter ends together WITH a signficant change in the diameter of the line, D to create an eye at the bitter end

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C when joining two bitter ends together WITH a signficant change in the diameter of the line

84
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Knots, also known as bends can reduce usable line strength by ______ percent. A 30, B 25, C 60, D 50

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D 50

85
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What is the safety factor when replacing line for tackles for noncritical and critical lifts? A 5 & 7, B 3 & 9, C 6 & 10, D 10 & 20

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C 6 & 10

86
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The _______ over each lubicated sheave adds 10% (weight) to the load being moved. A bearing wear, B age, C mechanical advantage, D drag

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D drag

87
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What type of line and size is used for signal halyards? A 1-(1/2) inch aramid, B 1-(1/2) inch plaited nylon, C 1-(1/2) inch plaited polyester, D 1-(1/2) inch plaited polyethylene

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C 1-(1/2) inch plaited polyester

88
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Figure eight bends on cleats or “H-Bitts” reduce effective line strength by ________. A 50%, B 35%, C 65%, D 15%

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A 50%

89
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Why are tattle-tale cords not used on Aramid Kevlar lines? A Due to the 4% stretch, B Due to the 6% stretch, C Due to the 12% stretch, D Due to the 15% stretch

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B Due to the 6% stretch

90
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If your standing rigging was manually spliced what must be done and in what order? A wires, strands, core B worming, parceling, serving C servimg, parceling, worming D parceling, worming, serving

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B worming, parceling, serving

91
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What is worming? A coating the wire in grease, B removing the fiber core form the wire rope, C using a fid to break open the strands and lubricating the strand cores, D placing a tarred hemp sezing into the lays of the wire rope

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D placing a tarred hemp sezing into the lays of the wire rope

92
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Who can authorize the firing of a salute in honor of any nation not recognized by the US government? A commanding officer, B secretary of the Navy, C chief of Naval Operations, D OPNAV N3

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B secretary of the Navy

93
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What is standing rigging usually made of? A 6x37 improved plow steel, B corrosion resistant steel, C 6x19 improved plow steel, D 6x24 improved plow steel

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C 6x19 improved plow steel

94
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How many gun salute is afforded to the under secretary of defense? A 21, B 13, C 19, D 17

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C 19

95
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When the president’s flag is being flown from the mast, where does it fly in reference to the national ensign? A STBD of the ensign, B FWD of the ensign, C AFT of the ensign, D To the port of the ensign

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D to the port of the ensign

96
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What holiday, along with Independence Day, shall all Naval ships not underway set full dress ship? A Memorial Day, B President’s Day, C Veteran’s Day, D George Washington’s Birthday

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B President’s Day

97
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When two ships meet head on, each must change course to STBD to pass in what manner? A Port to STBD, B STBD to port, C STBD to STBD, D Port to Port

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D port to port

98
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How big of an area does each LCAC generally require for a landing site? A 100-yard diameter area, B 50-yard diameter area, C 200-yard diameter area, D 150-yard diameter area.

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A 100-yard diameter area

99
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A TWIN BOOM EXTENSIBLE CRANE is what type of launch and recovery design? A Stern hoist, B Stern ramp, C Over the side, D None of the above

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B Stern Ramp

100
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What is the MAXIMUM above ground speed a ship should be traveling while launching a boat with the stern ramp? A 10 knots, B 6 knots, C 3 knots, D 5 knots

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6 knots

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