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Question 1. When should you first have any food or water after boarding a lifeboat or life raft?:
1. After 12 hours
2. After 24 hours
3. Within 48 hours
4. Some food and water should be consumed immediately and then not until 48 hours later.
The CORRECT answer was number 2 , After 24 hours.
Question 2. An inflatable life raft equipped with a SOLAS B pack must be stowed __________.:
1. so as to float free
2. with the vessel's emergency equipment
3. near the wheelhouse
4. as far forward as possible
The CORRECT answer was number 1 , so as to float free.
Question 3. The purpose of air tanks in a lifeboat is to __________.:
1. make the boat float higher
2. provide a stowage place for provisions
3. add strength to the boat
4. keep the boat afloat if flooded
The CORRECT answer was number 4 , keep the boat afloat if flooded.
Question 4. The lights on the outside of the canopy on an inflatable life raft operate _____.:
1. by turning the globe clockwise
2. by a switch at each light
3. by a light sensor
4. automatically when the raft is inflated
The CORRECT answer was number 4 , automatically when the raft is inflated.
Question 5. You are operating 10 miles offshore with three people aboard. What kind of survival craft must you carry?:
1. An inflatable life raft with a coastal pack
2. A life float
3. An inflatable buoyant apparatus
4. No survival craft is required.
The CORRECT answer was number 4 , No survival craft is required..
Question 7. The lifeboat releasing gear lever should be marked with the words ____________.:
1. "DANGER, DO NOT TOUCH"
2. "DANGER, BOAT MAY DROP"
3. "DANGER, LEVER RELEASES BOAT"
4. "DANGER, LEVER DROPS BOAT"
The CORRECT answer was number 4 , "DANGER, LEVER DROPS BOAT".
Question 8. Which item of lifeboat equipment is required to be included in the ditty bag?:
1. Hatchet
2. Rowlocks
3. Marlin spike
4. Automatic drain plug
The CORRECT answer was number 3 , Marlin spike.
Question 10. Which step should normally be taken FIRST by those who have boarded a liferaft in an emergency?:
1. Ration food and water supplies.
2. Take anti-seasickness pills, if available.
3. Determine position and closest point of land.
4. Check pyrotechnic supplies.
The CORRECT answer was number 2 , Take anti-seasickness pills, if available..
Question 1. INLAND ONLY When power-driven vessels are crossing, a signal of one short blast by either vessel means _____.:
1. "I intend to leave you on my port side"
2. "I intend to hold course and speed"
3. "I intend to change course to starboard"
4. "I request a departure from the Rules"
The CORRECT answer was number 1 , "I intend to leave you on my port side".
Question 2. INLAND ONLY Which term is NOT defined in the Inland Navigation Rules?:
1. Seaplane
2. Restricted visibility
3. Underway
4. Vessel constrained by her draft
The CORRECT answer was number 4, Vessel constrained by her draft.
Question 3. INLAND ONLY If you were coming up on another vessel from dead astern and desired to overtake on the other vessel's starboard side, which whistle signal would you sound?:
1. One short blast
2. One prolonged blast
3. Two short blasts
4. Two prolonged blasts
The CORRECT answer was number 1 , One short blast.
Question 5. INLAND ONLY In a narrow channel, you are underway on vessel "A" and desire to overtake vessel "B". After you sound two short blasts on your whistle, vessel "B" sounds five short and rapid blasts on the whistle. You should _________.:
1. pass with caution on the port side of vessel "B"
2. hold your relative position, and then sound another signal after the situation has stabilized
3. answer the five short blast signal then stop your vessel until the other vessel initiates a signal
4. slow or stop and expect radical maneuvers from "B"
The CORRECT answer was number 2 , hold your relative position, and then sound another signal after the situation has stabilized.
Question 6. INLAND ONLY What is the required whistle signal for a power-driven vessel leaving a dock or berth?:
1. One short blast
2. One prolonged blast
3. Two short blasts
4. Two prolonged blasts
The CORRECT answer was number 2 , One prolonged blast.
Question 7. INLAND ONLY A vessel displaying a flashing blue light is _________________.:
1. transferring dangerous cargo
2. a law enforcement vessel
3. a work boat
4. engaged in a race
The CORRECT answer was number 2 , a law enforcement vessel.
Question 10. INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning narrow channels?:
1. You should keep to that side of the channel which is on your port side.
2. You should avoid anchoring in a narrow channel.
3. A vessel having a following current will propose the manner of passage in any case where two vessels are meeting.
4. All of the above
The CORRECT answer was number 2 , You should avoid anchoring in a narrow channel..
1.
You are navigating in a narrow channel in inland waters and must remain in the channel for safe operation. Another vessel is crossing the channel ahead of you from your starboard and you doubt whether your vessel will pass safely. Which statement is true?
A. You must stop your vessel, since the other vessel has the right of way.
B. You must sound one short blast of the whistle, and turn to starboard.
C. You must sound theger signal.
D. You must stop your engines, and the sounding of the danger signal is optional.
2.
If you were coming up on another vessel from dead astern on inland waters and desired to overtake on the other vessel's starboard side, what whistle signal would you sound?
*** A. One short blast
B. One prolonged blast
C. Two short blasts
D. Two prolonged blasts
3.
The masthead light may be located at other than the fore and aft centerline of a vessel _.
A. less than 20 meters in length
*** B. less than 12 meters in length
C. which has separate sidelights carried on the outboard extremes of the vessel's
D. engaged in fishing
4.
The duration of a prolonged blast of the whistle is _____.
A. 2 to 4 seconds
*** B. 4 to 6 seconds
C. 6 to 8 seconds
D. 8 to 10 seconds
5.
A bell is used to sound a fog signal for a __.
A. power-driven vessel underway
*** B. sailing vessel at anchor
C. vessel engaged in fishing
D. vessel not under command
6.
You see a vessel's green sidelight bearing due east from you. The vessel might be heading _.
A. east
B. northeast
C. northwest
*** D. southwest
7.
A vessel shall be deemed to be overtaking when she is in such a position, with reference to the vessel she is approaching, that she can see at night ___________.
*** A. only the sternlight of the vessel
B. the sternlight and one sidelight of the vessel
C. only a sidelight of the vessel
D. any lights except the masthead lights of the vessel
8.
A vessel trawling will display a ______.
A. red light over a white light
*** B. green light over a white light
C. white light over a red light
D. white light over a green light
9.
Your vessel is NOT making way, but is not in any way disabled. Another vessel is approaching you on your starboard beam. Which statement is true?
A. The other vessel must give way since your vessel is stopped.
*** B. Your vessel is the give-way vessel in a crossing situation.
C. You should be showing the lights or shapes for a vessel not under command.
D. You should be showing the lights or shapes for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.
10.
Two vessels meeting in a "head on"situation are directed by the Rules to _.
*** A. alter course to starboard and pass port to port
B. alter course to port and pass starboard to starboard
C. decide on which side the passage will occur by matching whistle signals
D. slow to bare steerageway
1.
Inrestricted visibility, a fishing vessel with nets shall sound at intervals of two minutes ____________ ?
A. one prolonged blast
*** B. one prolonged followed by two shorts
C. one prolonged followed by three shorts
D. two prolonged blasts in succession
2.
Two all-round red lights displayed in a vertical line are shown by a _______________ ?
A. vessel being towed
*** B. vessel Not Under Command
C. vessel at anchor
D. tug or towboat pushing a barge ahead
3.
A vessel transferring cargo while underway is classified by the Rules as a vessel ___________________ .
A. not under command
*** B. restricted in her ability to maneuver
C. in special circumstance
D. constrained by draft
4.
A vessel which is towing and showing three foward masthead lights in a vertical line is indicating that the length of the _______________ .
A. towing vessel is less than 50 meters
B. towing vessel is greater than 50 meters
C. tow is less than 200 meters
*** D. tow is greater than 200 meters
5.
You are in restricted visibility and hear a fog signal foward of your beam. Nothing appears on your radar screen. The Rules require you to ____________.
A. stop your engines
B. sound two prolonged blasts of the whistle
C. sound the danger signal
*** D. slow to bare steerageway
6.
An all-round flashing yellow light may be exhibited by a (an) __________.
A. vessel engaged in pair trawling
B. vessel engaged in diving operations
C. vessel towing a submerged object
*** D. air cushion vessel in the nondisplacement mode
7.
A vessel at anchor shall display between sunrise and sunset on the forward part of the vessel where it can best be seen _.
*** A. one black ball
B. two black balls
C. one red ball
D. two orange and white balls
8.
Which vessel must exhibit three white masthead lights in a vertical line?
A. Any vessel towing astern
*** B. A vessel whose tow exceeds 200 meters astern
C. A vessel not under command, at anchor
D. A vessel being towed
9.
During the day, a dredge will indicate the side on which it is safe to pass by displaying _.
A. two balls in a vertical line
*** B. two diamonds in a vertical line
C. a single black ball
D. no shape is shown during the day
10.
By day, when it is impracticable for a small vessel engaged in diving operations to display the shapes for a vessel engaged in underwater operations, it shall display:
A. three black balls in a vertical line
B. two red balls in a vertical line
C. a black cylinder
*** D. a rigid replica of the International Code flag "A"
1.
In order to correctly open a new coil of manila line, you should _______.
A. pull the tagged end from the top of the coil
*** B. pull the tagged end through the eye of the coil
C. secure the outside end and unroll the coil
D. unreel the coil from a spool
2.
Which knot should be used to bend two hawsers together for towing?
*** A. Double carrick bend
B. Fisherman's bend
C. Heaving line bend
D. Rolling hitch
3.
To warp a vessel means to ______________.
A. anchor the vessel
B. bring the head into the wind
*** C. clean the decks
D. move the vessel by hauling on lines
4.
Gross tonnage indicates the vessel's ______________.
A. displacement in metric tons
B. total weight including cargo
*** C. volume in cubic feet
D. draft in feet
5.
Your vessel is docking, but not yet alongside. Which line will be the most useful when maneuvering the vessel alongside the pier?
A. Bow breast line
*** B. Bow spring
C. Inshore head line
D. Offshore head line
6.
When picking up your mooring at the buoy, the correct method is to _________.
A. approach the buoy with the wind and current astern
*** B. approach the buoy with the wind and current ahead
C. approach the buoy with wind and sea abeam
D. stop upwind and up current and drift down on the buoy
7.
Before using a fixed CO2 system to fight an engine room fire, you must _______________.
A. secure the engine room ventilation
B. secure the machinery in the engine room
C. evacuate all engine room personnel
*** D. All of the above
8.
Which statement is TRUE concerning an inflatable liferaft?
A. The floor may be inflated for insulation from cold water.
B. A pump is provided to keep raft inflated.
C. The raft may be boarded before it is fully inflated.
*** D. All of the above
9.
What is considered to be a B-II portable fire extinguisher?
*** A. 2-1/2 gallon foam
B. 4 pound carbon dioxide
C. 2 pound dry chemical
D. all the above
10.
"PAN-PAN" repeated three times over the radiotelephone indicates which type of message will follow?
A. Distress
B. Safety
C. All clear
*** D. Urgency
1.
The "lay" of a line refers to _________.
A. its normal location of stowage
*** B. the direction of twist in the strands
C. the manner in which it is coiled
D. the manner in which it is rigged
2.
A "sheepshank" is used to ___________________.
A. keep a line from fraying
B. join lines of unequal size
C. stop off a line
*** D. shorten a line
3.
The distance that a vessel travels from the time that the order to put engines full astern until the vessel is dead in the water is known as ______________.
A. advance
*** B. head reach
C. surge
D. transfer
4.
The load line certificate is issued by ___________________.
*** A. the American Bureau of Shipping
B. the National Cargo Bureau
C. the United States Coast Guard
D. United States Customs
5.
If the winch should fail while you are hauling in the anchor, what prevents the anchor cable from running out?
A. Chain stopper
B. Devil's claw
C. Hawse ratchet
*** D. Riding pawl
6.
The best method of determining if a vessel is dragging anchor is to note __________________.
A. the amount of line paid out
B. how much the vessel sheers while at anchor
C. any change in the tautness of the anchor chain
*** D. changes in bearings of fixed objects onshore
7.
A proper look-out must be kept _____________.
A. only in fog
B. only between the hours of sunset and sunrise
C. only when entering and leaving port
*** D. at all times
8.
You are standing the wheelwatch when you hear the cry, "Man overboard starboard side". You should be ready to _______________.
A. give full left rudder
*** B. give full right rudder
C. put the rudder amidships
D. throw a life ring to mark the spot.
9.
Official proof of an American vessel's nationality is contained in the ________________.
A. Certificate of Inspection
B. Official Log
*** C. Certificate of Documentation
D. Shipping Articles
10.
An inflatable liferaft is in the water, still in its container and attached to the ship by the painter line. You see that the ship is sinking rapidly. Which action should you take with respect to the liferaft container?
A. Cut the painter line so it will not pull the liferaft container down.
B. Swim away from the container so you will not be in danger as it goes down.
*** C. Take no action because the painter will cause the liferaft to inflate and open the container.
D. Manually open the container and inflate the liferaft with the hand pump.
1.
To "ease" a line means to _____.
A. Releive all tension from a line
B. To tie off a line
*** C. To adjust the tension of a line
D. all of the above
2.
A "bowline" is used to _____________.
A. join lines of equal size
*** B. form a temporary eye (loop) at the end of a line
C. be a stopper
D. keep a line from fraying
3.
The pivoting point of a fully loaded vessel with normal trim proceeding ahead at sea speed is:
A. Right at the bow
*** B. One-third the length of the vessel from the bow
C. One-half the length of the vessel from the bow
D. Two-thirds the length of the vessel from the bow
4.
A wildcat is a ________.
*** A. deeply-grooved drum on the windlass with sprockets which engage the links of the anchor chain.
B. winch that is running out of control due to a failure of the overspeed trips.
C. line that has jumped off the gypsyhead while under strain.
D. nylon line that parts under strain and whips back in a hazardous manner.
5.
How many fathoms are in a shot of anchor chain?
A. 6
*** B. 15
C. 20
D. 30
6.
Class C EPIRBs are ____________________.
*** A. Manually activated and operate on maritime (VHF) channels.
B. Automatically activated and operate on maritime (VHF) channels.
C. Manually operated and detected by satellite.
D. Automatically operated and detected by satellite.
7.
Safety equipment on board vessels must be approved by the _______.
*** A. U.S. Coast Guard
B. Safety Standards Bureau
C. Occupational Health and Safety Agency (OSHA)
D. National Safety Council
8.
The stowage factor for a cargo is based upon ____________.
A. one short ton
B. one short metric ton
*** C. one long ton
D. one long metric ton
9.
What does "in step" refer to in regards to towing?
A. The towed vessel follows exactly in the wake of the towing vessel.
B. There is no catenary in the towing hawser.
C. When turning, both the towed and towing vessels turn at the same time.
*** D. Both the towed and towing vessels reach a wave crest or trough at the same time.
10.
You are on watch at sea on course 090° T. A man falls overboard on your starboard side. You immediately start a Williamson Turn. Which step is NOT a part of a Williamson Turn?
A. Step 1: Come right full rudder until the vessel heads 150°T.
*** B. Step 2: Stop the engines until clear of the man.
C. Step 3: Shift the helm to left full rudder.
D. Step 4: Continue with left rudder until on course 270° T.
1.
15 degrees of latitude is equal to _____________.
*** A. 600 miles
B. 900 miles
C. 1200 miles
D. 1500 miles
2.
The drift and set of tidal, river, and ocean currents refer to the ______________.
A. Position and area of the current
*** B. Speed and direction toward which the current flows
C. Type and characteristic of the current's flow
D. None of the above
3.
What is an ebb current?
A. A current at minimum flow
B. A current coming in
*** C. A current going out
D. A current at maximum flow
4.
A relative bearing is always measured from ____________.
A. True north
B. Magnetic north
C. The vessel's beam
*** D. The vessel's head
5.
Which of the following is published by the U.S. Coast Guard?
*** A. Light List
B. Nautical Charts
C. Tide Tables
D. U.S. Coast Pilot
6.
Anticylones are usually characterized by ______________.
*** A. Dry, fair weather
B. High winds and cloudiness
C. High, gusty winds with sunshine
D. Overcast skies
7.
One point of a compass is equal to how many degrees?
A. 7.5
*** B. 11.25
C. 17.5
D. 22.5
8.
How is the intensity of a light expressed in the Light Lists?
A. Luminous range
B. Geographic range
*** C. Nominal range
D. Meteorological range
9.
You are sailing south on the ICW when you sight a red nun buoy with a yellow square painted on it. Which of the following is TRUE?
*** A. You should leave the buoy on your port hand.
B. This buoy marks the end of the ICW in that geographic area.
C. The yellow is retroreflective material used to assist in sighting the buoy at night.
D. The yellow square is in error and it should be a yellow triangle.
10.
You are on course 027T and take a relative bearing to a lighthouse of 220. What is the true bearing to the lighthouse?
A. 113ø
B. 193ø
*** C. 247ø
D. 279ø
1.
A tide is called diurnal when _____________.
*** A. only one high and one low water occur during a lunar day.
B. the high tide is higher and the low tide is lower than usual
C. the high tide and low tide are exactly six hours apart
D. two high tides occur during a lunar day.
2.
The National Ocean Service publishes the ___________.
A. Light Lists
*** B. Coast Pilots
C. pilot charts
D. Sailing Directions
3.
The symbol which appears beside a light on a chart reads "Gp Fl R (2) 10 sec 160 ft 19M". Which of the following describes the light?
A. It is visible 10 miles.
B. Its distinguishing number is "19M".
C. It has a radar reflector.
*** D. None of the above
4.
A safe water mark may be _____________.
A. vertically striped
B. spherical
C. showing a white light
*** D. All of the above
5.
According to Buys Ballot's law, when an observer in the Northern Hemisphere experiences a northwest wind, the center of low pressure is located to the _______.
A. Northeast
B. West-southwest
C. Northwest
*** D. South-southeast
6.
When daylight savings time is kept the times of tide and current calculations must be adjusted. One way of doing this is to __________.
A. Subtract one hour from the times listed under the reference stations
*** B. Add one hour to the times listed under the reference stations
C. Apply no correction, as the times in the reference stations are adjusted for daylight savings time
D. Add 15 degrees to the standard meridian when calculating the time difference
7.
A wind vane on a moving vessel shows ______________.
A. Dead reckoning wind direction
B. True wind direction
*** C. Apparent wind direction
D. Estimated wind direction
8.
A Mercator chart is a _____________.
*** A. Cylindrical projection
B. Simple conic projection
C. Polyconic projection
D. Rectangular projection
9.
Magnetic compass deviation _____________.
A. Varies depending upon the vessel and bearing used
*** B. Is the angular difference between magnetic north and compass north
C. Is published on the compass rose on most nautical charts
D. Is the angular difference between geographic and magnetic meridians
10.
Buoys which mark isolated dangers are painted with alternating ________ .
*** A. Red and black bands
B. Green and black bands
C. Red and white stripes
D. Green and white bands
1.
A chart with a scale of 1:80,000 would fall into the category of a __________.
A. Sailing chart
*** B. Coast chart
C. Harbor chart
D. General chart
2.
Which buoy is lettered?
A. Green can buoy.
*** B. Preferred channel buoy.
C. Red lighted buoy.
D. Green gong buoy.
3.
A chart showing the coast of Mexico is produced by, and could be ordered from, the United States_____.
*** A. DMAHC
B. Coast Guard
C. Naval Observatory
D. National Ocean Service
4.
The range of tide is the __________________.
A. distance the tide moves out from the shore.
B. duration of time between high and low tide.
*** C. difference between the heights of high and low tide.
D. maximum depth of the water at high tide.
5.
In calculating a running fix position, what is the minimum number of fixed objects needed to take your lines of position from?
*** A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. None
6.
A local wind which occurs during the daytime and is caused by the different rates of warming of land and water is a ________.
A. foehn
B. chinook
C. land breeze
*** D. sea breeze
7.
A position obtained by applying only your vessel's course and speed to a known position is a _________________.
*** A. dead reckoning position
B. fix
C. estimated position
D. running fix
8.
The instrument most commonly used to gather the data for determining the relative humidity is the _________.
A. hydrometer
*** B. psychrometer
C. barometer
D. anemometer
9.
Your vessel is making way through the water at a speed of 12 knots. Your vessel traveled 30 nautical miles in 2 hours 20 minutes. What current are you experiencing?
A. A following current at 2.0 knots
B. A head current of 2.0 knots
*** C. A following current of 0.9 knot
D. A head current of 0.9 knot
10.
Which of the following tables is NOT found in the U.S. Coast Pilots?
A. Climatological table
*** B. Luminous range table
C. Meteorological table
D. Coastwise distance table
Question 1. When should you first have any food or water after boarding a lifeboat or life raft?:
1. After 12 hours
2. After 24 hours
3. Within 48 hours
4. Some food and water should be consumed immediately and then not until 48 hours later.
The CORRECT answer was number 2 , After 24 hours.
Question 2. An inflatable life raft equipped with a SOLAS B pack must be stowed __________.:
1. so as to float free
2. with the vessel's emergency equipment
3. near the wheelhouse
4. as far forward as possible
The CORRECT answer was number 1 , so as to float free.
Question 3. The purpose of air tanks in a lifeboat is to __________.:
1. make the boat float higher
2. provide a stowage place for provisions
3. add strength to the boat
4. keep the boat afloat if flooded
The CORRECT answer was number 4 , keep the boat afloat if flooded.
Question 4. The lights on the outside of the canopy on an inflatable life raft operate _____.:
1. by turning the globe clockwise
2. by a switch at each light
3. by a light sensor
4. automatically when the raft is inflated
The CORRECT answer was number 4 , automatically when the raft is inflated.
Question 5. You are operating 10 miles offshore with three people aboard. What kind of survival craft must you carry?:
1. An inflatable life raft with a coastal pack
2. A life float
3. An inflatable buoyant apparatus
4. No survival craft is required.
The CORRECT answer was number 4 , No survival craft is required..
Question 7. The lifeboat releasing gear lever should be marked with the words ____________.:
1. "DANGER, DO NOT TOUCH"
2. "DANGER, BOAT MAY DROP"
3. "DANGER, LEVER RELEASES BOAT"
4. "DANGER, LEVER DROPS BOAT"
The CORRECT answer was number 4 , "DANGER, LEVER DROPS BOAT".
Question 8. Which item of lifeboat equipment is required to be included in the ditty bag?:
1. Hatchet
2. Rowlocks
3. Marlin spike
4. Automatic drain plug
The CORRECT answer was number 3 , Marlin spike.
Question 10. Which step should normally be taken FIRST by those who have boarded a liferaft in an emergency?:
1. Ration food and water supplies.
2. Take anti-seasickness pills, if available.
3. Determine position and closest point of land.
4. Check pyrotechnic supplies.
The CORRECT answer was number 2 , Take anti-seasickness pills, if available..
Question 1. INLAND ONLY When power-driven vessels are crossing, a signal of one short blast by either vessel means _____.:
1. "I intend to leave you on my port side"
2. "I intend to hold course and speed"
3. "I intend to change course to starboard"
4. "I request a departure from the Rules"
The CORRECT answer was number 1 , "I intend to leave you on my port side".
Question 2. INLAND ONLY Which term is NOT defined in the Inland Navigation Rules?:
1. Seaplane
2. Restricted visibility
3. Underway
4. Vessel constrained by her draft
The CORRECT answer was number 4, Vessel constrained by her draft.
Question 3. INLAND ONLY If you were coming up on another vessel from dead astern and desired to overtake on the other vessel's starboard side, which whistle signal would you sound?:
1. One short blast
2. One prolonged blast
3. Two short blasts
4. Two prolonged blasts
The CORRECT answer was number 1 , One short blast.
Question 5. INLAND ONLY In a narrow channel, you are underway on vessel "A" and desire to overtake vessel "B". After you sound two short blasts on your whistle, vessel "B" sounds five short and rapid blasts on the whistle. You should _________.:
1. pass with caution on the port side of vessel "B"
2. hold your relative position, and then sound another signal after the situation has stabilized
3. answer the five short blast signal then stop your vessel until the other vessel initiates a signal
4. slow or stop and expect radical maneuvers from "B"
The CORRECT answer was number 2 , hold your relative position, and then sound another signal after the situation has stabilized.
Question 6. INLAND ONLY What is the required whistle signal for a power-driven vessel leaving a dock or berth?:
1. One short blast
2. One prolonged blast
3. Two short blasts
4. Two prolonged blasts
The CORRECT answer was number 2 , One prolonged blast.
Question 7. INLAND ONLY A vessel displaying a flashing blue light is _________________.:
1. transferring dangerous cargo
2. a law enforcement vessel
3. a work boat
4. engaged in a race
The CORRECT answer was number 2 , a law enforcement vessel.
Question 10. INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning narrow channels?:
1. You should keep to that side of the channel which is on your port side.
2. You should avoid anchoring in a narrow channel.
3. A vessel having a following current will propose the manner of passage in any case where two vessels are meeting.
4. All of the above
The CORRECT answer was number 2 , You should avoid anchoring in a narrow channel..
1.
You are navigating in a narrow channel in inland waters and must remain in the channel for safe operation. Another vessel is crossing the channel ahead of you from your starboard and you doubt whether your vessel will pass safely. Which statement is true?
A. You must stop your vessel, since the other vessel has the right of way.
B. You must sound one short blast of the whistle, and turn to starboard.
C. You must sound theger signal.
D. You must stop your engines, and the sounding of the danger signal is optional.
2.
If you were coming up on another vessel from dead astern on inland waters and desired to overtake on the other vessel's starboard side, what whistle signal would you sound?
*** A. One short blast
B. One prolonged blast
C. Two short blasts
D. Two prolonged blasts
3.
The masthead light may be located at other than the fore and aft centerline of a vessel _.
A. less than 20 meters in length
*** B. less than 12 meters in length
C. which has separate sidelights carried on the outboard extremes of the vessel's
D. engaged in fishing
4.
The duration of a prolonged blast of the whistle is _____.
A. 2 to 4 seconds
*** B. 4 to 6 seconds
C. 6 to 8 seconds
D. 8 to 10 seconds
5.
A bell is used to sound a fog signal for a __.
A. power-driven vessel underway
*** B. sailing vessel at anchor
C. vessel engaged in fishing
D. vessel not under command
6.
You see a vessel's green sidelight bearing due east from you. The vessel might be heading _.
A. east
B. northeast
C. northwest
*** D. southwest
7.
A vessel shall be deemed to be overtaking when she is in such a position, with reference to the vessel she is approaching, that she can see at night ___________.
*** A. only the sternlight of the vessel
B. the sternlight and one sidelight of the vessel
C. only a sidelight of the vessel
D. any lights except the masthead lights of the vessel
8.
A vessel trawling will display a ______.
A. red light over a white light
*** B. green light over a white light
C. white light over a red light
D. white light over a green light
9.
Your vessel is NOT making way, but is not in any way disabled. Another vessel is approaching you on your starboard beam. Which statement is true?
A. The other vessel must give way since your vessel is stopped.
*** B. Your vessel is the give-way vessel in a crossing situation.
C. You should be showing the lights or shapes for a vessel not under command.
D. You should be showing the lights or shapes for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.
10.
Two vessels meeting in a "head on"situation are directed by the Rules to _.
*** A. alter course to starboard and pass port to port
B. alter course to port and pass starboard to starboard
C. decide on which side the passage will occur by matching whistle signals
D. slow to bare steerageway
1.
Inrestricted visibility, a fishing vessel with nets shall sound at intervals of two minutes ____________ ?
A. one prolonged blast
*** B. one prolonged followed by two shorts
C. one prolonged followed by three shorts
D. two prolonged blasts in succession
2.
Two all-round red lights displayed in a vertical line are shown by a _______________ ?
A. vessel being towed
*** B. vessel Not Under Command
C. vessel at anchor
D. tug or towboat pushing a barge ahead
3.
A vessel transferring cargo while underway is classified by the Rules as a vessel ___________________ .
A. not under command
*** B. restricted in her ability to maneuver
C. in special circumstance
D. constrained by draft
4.
A vessel which is towing and showing three foward masthead lights in a vertical line is indicating that the length of the _______________ .
A. towing vessel is less than 50 meters
B. towing vessel is greater than 50 meters
C. tow is less than 200 meters
*** D. tow is greater than 200 meters
5.
You are in restricted visibility and hear a fog signal foward of your beam. Nothing appears on your radar screen. The Rules require you to ____________.
A. stop your engines
B. sound two prolonged blasts of the whistle
C. sound the danger signal
*** D. slow to bare steerageway
6.
An all-round flashing yellow light may be exhibited by a (an) __________.
A. vessel engaged in pair trawling
B. vessel engaged in diving operations
C. vessel towing a submerged object
*** D. air cushion vessel in the nondisplacement mode
7.
A vessel at anchor shall display between sunrise and sunset on the forward part of the vessel where it can best be seen _.
*** A. one black ball
B. two black balls
C. one red ball
D. two orange and white balls
8.
Which vessel must exhibit three white masthead lights in a vertical line?
A. Any vessel towing astern
*** B. A vessel whose tow exceeds 200 meters astern
C. A vessel not under command, at anchor
D. A vessel being towed
9.
During the day, a dredge will indicate the side on which it is safe to pass by displaying _.
A. two balls in a vertical line
*** B. two diamonds in a vertical line
C. a single black ball
D. no shape is shown during the day
10.
By day, when it is impracticable for a small vessel engaged in diving operations to display the shapes for a vessel engaged in underwater operations, it shall display:
A. three black balls in a vertical line
B. two red balls in a vertical line
C. a black cylinder
*** D. a rigid replica of the International Code flag "A"
1.
In order to correctly open a new coil of manila line, you should _______.
A. pull the tagged end from the top of the coil
*** B. pull the tagged end through the eye of the coil
C. secure the outside end and unroll the coil
D. unreel the coil from a spool
2.
Which knot should be used to bend two hawsers together for towing?
*** A. Double carrick bend
B. Fisherman's bend
C. Heaving line bend
D. Rolling hitch
3.
To warp a vessel means to ______________.
A. anchor the vessel
B. bring the head into the wind
*** C. clean the decks
D. move the vessel by hauling on lines
4.
Gross tonnage indicates the vessel's ______________.
A. displacement in metric tons
B. total weight including cargo
*** C. volume in cubic feet
D. draft in feet
5.
Your vessel is docking, but not yet alongside. Which line will be the most useful when maneuvering the vessel alongside the pier?
A. Bow breast line
*** B. Bow spring
C. Inshore head line
D. Offshore head line
6.
When picking up your mooring at the buoy, the correct method is to _________.
A. approach the buoy with the wind and current astern
*** B. approach the buoy with the wind and current ahead
C. approach the buoy with wind and sea abeam
D. stop upwind and up current and drift down on the buoy
7.
Before using a fixed CO2 system to fight an engine room fire, you must _______________.
A. secure the engine room ventilation
B. secure the machinery in the engine room
C. evacuate all engine room personnel
*** D. All of the above
8.
Which statement is TRUE concerning an inflatable liferaft?
A. The floor may be inflated for insulation from cold water.
B. A pump is provided to keep raft inflated.
C. The raft may be boarded before it is fully inflated.
*** D. All of the above
9.
What is considered to be a B-II portable fire extinguisher?
*** A. 2-1/2 gallon foam
B. 4 pound carbon dioxide
C. 2 pound dry chemical
D. all the above
10.
"PAN-PAN" repeated three times over the radiotelephone indicates which type of message will follow?
A. Distress
B. Safety
C. All clear
*** D. Urgency
1.
The "lay" of a line refers to _________.
A. its normal location of stowage
*** B. the direction of twist in the strands
C. the manner in which it is coiled
D. the manner in which it is rigged
2.
A "sheepshank" is used to ___________________.
A. keep a line from fraying
B. join lines of unequal size
C. stop off a line
*** D. shorten a line
3.
The distance that a vessel travels from the time that the order to put engines full astern until the vessel is dead in the water is known as ______________.
A. advance
*** B. head reach
C. surge
D. transfer
4.
The load line certificate is issued by ___________________.
*** A. the American Bureau of Shipping
B. the National Cargo Bureau
C. the United States Coast Guard
D. United States Customs
5.
If the winch should fail while you are hauling in the anchor, what prevents the anchor cable from running out?
A. Chain stopper
B. Devil's claw
C. Hawse ratchet
*** D. Riding pawl
6.
The best method of determining if a vessel is dragging anchor is to note __________________.
A. the amount of line paid out
B. how much the vessel sheers while at anchor
C. any change in the tautness of the anchor chain
*** D. changes in bearings of fixed objects onshore
7.
A proper look-out must be kept _____________.
A. only in fog
B. only between the hours of sunset and sunrise
C. only when entering and leaving port
*** D. at all times
8.
You are standing the wheelwatch when you hear the cry, "Man overboard starboard side". You should be ready to _______________.
A. give full left rudder
*** B. give full right rudder
C. put the rudder amidships
D. throw a life ring to mark the spot.
9.
Official proof of an American vessel's nationality is contained in the ________________.
A. Certificate of Inspection
B. Official Log
*** C. Certificate of Documentation
D. Shipping Articles
10.
An inflatable liferaft is in the water, still in its container and attached to the ship by the painter line. You see that the ship is sinking rapidly. Which action should you take with respect to the liferaft container?
A. Cut the painter line so it will not pull the liferaft container down.
B. Swim away from the container so you will not be in danger as it goes down.
*** C. Take no action because the painter will cause the liferaft to inflate and open the container.
D. Manually open the container and inflate the liferaft with the hand pump.
1.
To "ease" a line means to _____.
A. Releive all tension from a line
B. To tie off a line
*** C. To adjust the tension of a line
D. all of the above
2.
A "bowline" is used to _____________.
A. join lines of equal size
*** B. form a temporary eye (loop) at the end of a line
C. be a stopper
D. keep a line from fraying
3.
The pivoting point of a fully loaded vessel with normal trim proceeding ahead at sea speed is:
A. Right at the bow
*** B. One-third the length of the vessel from the bow
C. One-half the length of the vessel from the bow
D. Two-thirds the length of the vessel from the bow
4.
A wildcat is a ________.
*** A. deeply-grooved drum on the windlass with sprockets which engage the links of the anchor chain.
B. winch that is running out of control due to a failure of the overspeed trips.
C. line that has jumped off the gypsyhead while under strain.
D. nylon line that parts under strain and whips back in a hazardous manner.
5.
How many fathoms are in a shot of anchor chain?
A. 6
*** B. 15
C. 20
D. 30
6.
Class C EPIRBs are ____________________.
*** A. Manually activated and operate on maritime (VHF) channels.
B. Automatically activated and operate on maritime (VHF) channels.
C. Manually operated and detected by satellite.
D. Automatically operated and detected by satellite.
7.
Safety equipment on board vessels must be approved by the _______.
*** A. U.S. Coast Guard
B. Safety Standards Bureau
C. Occupational Health and Safety Agency (OSHA)
D. National Safety Council
8.
The stowage factor for a cargo is based upon ____________.
A. one short ton
B. one short metric ton
*** C. one long ton
D. one long metric ton
9.
What does "in step" refer to in regards to towing?
A. The towed vessel follows exactly in the wake of the towing vessel.
B. There is no catenary in the towing hawser.
C. When turning, both the towed and towing vessels turn at the same time.
*** D. Both the towed and towing vessels reach a wave crest or trough at the same time.
10.
You are on watch at sea on course 090° T. A man falls overboard on your starboard side. You immediately start a Williamson Turn. Which step is NOT a part of a Williamson Turn?
A. Step 1: Come right full rudder until the vessel heads 150°T.
*** B. Step 2: Stop the engines until clear of the man.
C. Step 3: Shift the helm to left full rudder.
D. Step 4: Continue with left rudder until on course 270° T.
1.
15 degrees of latitude is equal to _____________.
*** A. 600 miles
B. 900 miles
C. 1200 miles
D. 1500 miles
2.
The drift and set of tidal, river, and ocean currents refer to the ______________.
A. Position and area of the current
*** B. Speed and direction toward which the current flows
C. Type and characteristic of the current's flow
D. None of the above
3.
What is an ebb current?
A. A current at minimum flow
B. A current coming in
*** C. A current going out
D. A current at maximum flow
4.
A relative bearing is always measured from ____________.
A. True north
B. Magnetic north
C. The vessel's beam
*** D. The vessel's head
5.
Which of the following is published by the U.S. Coast Guard?
*** A. Light List
B. Nautical Charts
C. Tide Tables
D. U.S. Coast Pilot
6.
Anticylones are usually characterized by ______________.
*** A. Dry, fair weather
B. High winds and cloudiness
C. High, gusty winds with sunshine
D. Overcast skies
7.
One point of a compass is equal to how many degrees?
A. 7.5
*** B. 11.25
C. 17.5
D. 22.5
8.
How is the intensity of a light expressed in the Light Lists?
A. Luminous range
B. Geographic range
*** C. Nominal range
D. Meteorological range
9.
You are sailing south on the ICW when you sight a red nun buoy with a yellow square painted on it. Which of the following is TRUE?
*** A. You should leave the buoy on your port hand.
B. This buoy marks the end of the ICW in that geographic area.
C. The yellow is retroreflective material used to assist in sighting the buoy at night.
D. The yellow square is in error and it should be a yellow triangle.
10.
You are on course 027T and take a relative bearing to a lighthouse of 220. What is the true bearing to the lighthouse?
A. 113ø
B. 193ø
*** C. 247ø
D. 279ø
1.
A tide is called diurnal when _____________.
*** A. only one high and one low water occur during a lunar day.
B. the high tide is higher and the low tide is lower than usual
C. the high tide and low tide are exactly six hours apart
D. two high tides occur during a lunar day.
2.
The National Ocean Service publishes the ___________.
A. Light Lists
*** B. Coast Pilots
C. pilot charts
D. Sailing Directions
3.
The symbol which appears beside a light on a chart reads "Gp Fl R (2) 10 sec 160 ft 19M". Which of the following describes the light?
A. It is visible 10 miles.
B. Its distinguishing number is "19M".
C. It has a radar reflector.
*** D. None of the above
4.
A safe water mark may be _____________.
A. vertically striped
B. spherical
C. showing a white light
*** D. All of the above
5.
According to Buys Ballot's law, when an observer in the Northern Hemisphere experiences a northwest wind, the center of low pressure is located to the _______.
A. Northeast
B. West-southwest
C. Northwest
*** D. South-southeast
6.
When daylight savings time is kept the times of tide and current calculations must be adjusted. One way of doing this is to __________.
A. Subtract one hour from the times listed under the reference stations
*** B. Add one hour to the times listed under the reference stations
C. Apply no correction, as the times in the reference stations are adjusted for daylight savings time
D. Add 15 degrees to the standard meridian when calculating the time difference
7.
A wind vane on a moving vessel shows ______________.
A. Dead reckoning wind direction
B. True wind direction
*** C. Apparent wind direction
D. Estimated wind direction
8.
A Mercator chart is a _____________.
*** A. Cylindrical projection
B. Simple conic projection
C. Polyconic projection
D. Rectangular projection
9.
Magnetic compass deviation _____________.
A. Varies depending upon the vessel and bearing used
*** B. Is the angular difference between magnetic north and compass north
C. Is published on the compass rose on most nautical charts
D. Is the angular difference between geographic and magnetic meridians
10.
Buoys which mark isolated dangers are painted with alternating ________ .
*** A. Red and black bands
B. Green and black bands
C. Red and white stripes
D. Green and white bands
1.
A chart with a scale of 1:80,000 would fall into the category of a __________.
A. Sailing chart
*** B. Coast chart
C. Harbor chart
D. General chart
2.
Which buoy is lettered?
A. Green can buoy.
*** B. Preferred channel buoy.
C. Red lighted buoy.
D. Green gong buoy.
3.
A chart showing the coast of Mexico is produced by, and could be ordered from, the United States_____.
*** A. DMAHC
B. Coast Guard
C. Naval Observatory
D. National Ocean Service
4.
The range of tide is the __________________.
A. distance the tide moves out from the shore.
B. duration of time between high and low tide.
*** C. difference between the heights of high and low tide.
D. maximum depth of the water at high tide.
5.
In calculating a running fix position, what is the minimum number of fixed objects needed to take your lines of position from?
*** A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. None
6.
A local wind which occurs during the daytime and is caused by the different rates of warming of land and water is a ________.
A. foehn
B. chinook
C. land breeze
*** D. sea breeze
7.
A position obtained by applying only your vessel's course and speed to a known position is a _________________.
*** A. dead reckoning position
B. fix
C. estimated position
D. running fix
8.
The instrument most commonly used to gather the data for determining the relative humidity is the _________.
A. hydrometer
*** B. psychrometer
C. barometer
D. anemometer
9.
Your vessel is making way through the water at a speed of 12 knots. Your vessel traveled 30 nautical miles in 2 hours 20 minutes. What current are you experiencing?
A. A following current at 2.0 knots
B. A head current of 2.0 knots
*** C. A following current of 0.9 knot
D. A head current of 0.9 knot
10.
Which of the following tables is NOT found in the U.S. Coast Pilots?
A. Climatological table
*** B. Luminous range table
C. Meteorological table
D. Coastwise distance table