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Marine Engineering Workbook (Steam-Motor-Gas Turbine Plants (Unlimited))
MEWB — Engineering Safety & Environmental Protection
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1. The midships house of your break bulk ship is constructed with an interior stair tower from the main deck to the bridge. Under what circumstances may the doors from each deck to the stair tower be kept open when underway?
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2. 2.5.7.2A2-78) What is the minimum required number of fire axes that must be carried on a mobile offshore drilling unit?
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2. In the event of a fire, the doors to a stair tower must be closed to prevent the spread of fire by which method?
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3. Before entering any space that has been sealed, its oxygen level should be tested. What level of oxygen in the space is equal to fresh air?
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4. Which is the best way to ensure adequate oxygen is present for safe entry into a seldom used cargo tank?
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5. How does good housekeeping prevent fires on a vessel?
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6. Fire prevention during welding or burning aboard any vessel should include __________.
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7. According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR Part 92), a bulkhead capable of preventing the passage of smoke and flame for one hour would be classified as a/an __________.
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8. The Coast Guard requires machinery spaces and enclosed mud handling spaces to have __________.
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9. According to Coast Guard regulations (46 CFR), A fire door that is held open by magnets may be found in the __________.
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10. According to Coast Guard regulations (46 CFR), A fire door that is held open by magnets may be found in the __________.
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11. Fire doors are released by a/an __________.
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12. After completing an international oil pollution prevention (IOPP) certificate survey under Coast Guard Regulations (33 CFR Part 151), no significant change may be made in the construction, equipment, fittings, arrangements, or materials covered by the survey without the sanction of the __________.
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13. Before the seas get rough, it is a good safety practice to __________.
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14. When a ship is expected to encounter rough seas, it is a good safety practice to __________.
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15. You are replacing a section of heavy piping on deck and using a chain fall to lift the pipe. Which of the following precautions should be taken to prevent personal injury?
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16. What safety precautions should be observed by the crew while working around machinery in an engine room?
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17. To safeguard the operator and other personnel working on or near a hoisting operation, which of the following precautions should be observed?
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18. According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), all exposed and dangerous areas around machinery, such as gears and rotating parts, shall be properly protected with __________.
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19. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require gears, couplings, flywheels, and all rotating machinery capable of injuring personnel to be __________.
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20. For the protection of personnel, moving parts of rotating machinery are required to be fitted with ________.
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21. Which of the actions listed and instituted on your part will have the greatest lasting effect on the crew with respect to safety?
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22. Which of the listed conditions can be considered as the single greatest cause of accidents?
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23. If accidents are considered as an 'unexpected contact', you will be able to perform a better job by observing which of the following practices?
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24. Which of the following must be eliminated to prevent accidents?
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25. Which of the following conditions can contribute to accidents?
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26. When working around deck machinery it is a good safety practice to avoid standing in a 'bight' of a rope because __________.
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27. Under Title 33 CFR, at or above what level of "Blood Alcohol Concentration" would constitute a crew member as being considered "Under the Influence of Alcohol" on a commercial vessel?
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28. On a MODU, the possibility of a blowout makes which type of diesel engine shutdown desirable?
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29. Personnel who are moving or handling material aboard ship should NOT follow which of the listed practices?
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30. Safety is dependent on orderliness and cleanliness. Order may be maintained by __________.
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31. Which of the following is NOT a recommended safe practice?
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32. Special transportation hazards of bulk LPG include __________.
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33. According to the regulations, what fire safety control feature is required in quick-closing shut off valves?
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34. On a barge carrying bulk liquid hazardous cargo, remote controls for quick-closing shut off valves are required in how many location(s)?
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35. Back injuries are one of the most common injuries that result in lost work time. What is the proper technique for lifting an object?
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36. What is the best protection against hand injuries from pinch points associated with being required to perform maintenance or repairs on rotating machinery?
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37. Steel-toed safety shoes are recommended for many types of work. What type of work activity would be an exception to the rule and where steel-toed shoes would NOT be recommended?
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38. What type of eye protection affords the best protection from dust and airborne abrasives?
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39. What type of respiratory protection provides the greatest protection from the various respiratory hazards, is specifically designed for emergency and rescue situations, but has time constraints associated with its use?
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40. When installing DANGER tags when performing a tag-out and lock-out procedure in preparation for accomplishing maintenance, what is the color of these tags?
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41. Under what circumstances could equipment be operated when tagged with DANGER tags?
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42. When installing DANGER tags when performing a tag-out and lock-out procedure in preparation for accomplishing maintenance, what is the color of these tags?
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43. Under what conditions is a DANGER tag installed at equipment control stations in preparation for performing maintenance or repairs?
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44. As chief engineer of an oceangoing passenger vessel, it is important to know the effect of trim and stability of your ship in the event of damage to a compartment. To minimize the impact of flooding in the event of a grounding, what should be your ship's safe practice regarding watertight doors and hatches?
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45. Your passenger vessel has departed port with 1,235 passengers on board for a 10 day voyage. In accordance with 46 CFR Part 78, what should be your ship's standard operating procedures regarding the inspection of watertight hatches and doors?
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46. The order to abandon a MODU should only be given by the __________.
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47. Which of the following emergency signals are used to report for boat stations or boat drills?
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48. When supplemented by a comparable signal on the general alarm, what is the signal for boat stations or boat drill?
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49. Seven short blasts and one long blast of the ship's whistle and the same signal on the general alarm bell is sounded, this signal indicates __________.
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50. Seven short blasts and one long blast of the ship's whistle and the same signal on the general alarm bell is sounded, this signal indicates __________.
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51. The signal for abandon ship is __________.
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52. The signal for lowering the ship's lifeboats is sounded on the ship's whistle as __________.
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53. While at your lifeboat station, you hear a signal consisting of two short blasts of the whistle. This signal indicates __________.
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54. What is the signal given to commence lowering the lifeboats?
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55. When whistle signals are used for launching lifeboats, what does one short blast mean?
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56. While at your lifeboat station, you hear a signal consisting of two short blasts of the whistle. This signal indicates __________.
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57. What is the signal given to commence lowering the lifeboats?
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58. Which of the following represents the emergency signal for fire aboard ship?
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59. Which of the following represents the emergency signal for fire aboard ship?
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60. The fire alarm signal onboard United States flag merchant vessels is a continuous blast of the whistle for a period of not less than 10 seconds, supplemented by the continuous ringing of the general alarm bells for not less than 10 seconds. Where can this information be readily found aboard ship?
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61. You hear the general alarm bells and ships whistle sound for over 10 seconds. Traditionally, this is the signal for __________.
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62. Which of the following signals represents the emergency signal for a fire aboard a U.S. flag merchant vessel?
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63. A continuous sounding of the vessel's whistle, supplemented by a continuous ringing of the general alarm bells for a period of not less than 10 seconds, is the signal for __________.
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64. A continuous blast of the whistle for a period of not less than 10 seconds, supplemented by the continuous ringing of the general alarm bells for not less than 10 seconds, would indicate a __________.
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65. A continuous blast of the ship's whistle for a period of not less than 10 seconds, supplemented by a continuous sounding of the general alarm for a period of not less than 10 seconds, is the __________.
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66. A continuous blast of the whistle for a period of not less than 10 seconds, supplemented by the continuous ringing of the general alarm bells for not less than 10 seconds, would indicate a __________.
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67. A continuous blast of the whistle for a period of not less than 10 seconds, supplemented by the continuous ringing of the general alarm bells for not less than 10 seconds, would indicate a __________.
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68. The signal to man emergency stations on MODU's is __________.
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69. The signal for a fire emergency on an OSV is __________.
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70. When you hear three short blasts on the ship's whistle and the same signal on the general alarm bells, which action should you take?
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71. While reading the muster list you see that "3 short blasts on the whistle and three short rings on the general alarm" is the signal for ________.
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72. When you hear three short blasts on the ship's whistle and the same signal on the general alarm bells, which action should you take?
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73. While reading the muster list you see that "3 short blasts on the whistle and three short rings on the general alarm" is the signal for ________.
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74. According to 46 CFR Part 199, emergency signals for use on passenger vessels are to be conspicuously posted and listed __________.
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75. The signal for fire alarm on a MODU must be indicated __________.
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76. Which is the abandon ship signal?
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77. The abandon ship signal sounded by the vessels whistle is __________.
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78. When supplemented by a comparable signal on the general alarm, what is the signal for boat stations or boat drill?
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79. Which of the following conditions represents the appropriate time for setting off distress flares and rockets?
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80. When you are firing a pyrotechnic distress signal, it should be aimed at __________.
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81. Which item of the listed survival craft equipment would be the most suitable for night signaling to a ship on the horizon?
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82. Which of the following conditions represents the appropriate time for setting off distress flares and rockets?
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83. When using a handheld smoke signal aboard a survival craft, how should you activate the signal?
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84. When should distress flares and rockets be used?
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85. Each distress signal and self-activated smoke signal must be replaced not later than the marked date of expiration, or not more than how many months from the date of manufacture?
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86. Which visual distress signal is acceptable for daylight use only?
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87. When should distress flares and rockets be used?
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88. When you are firing a pyrotechnic distress signal, it should be aimed at __________.
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89. Which signaling devices are required on inflatable liferafts?
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90. Which signaling device(s) is/are required on inflatable liferafts?
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91. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following is TRUE of a distress signal?
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92. All of the following are recognized distress signals under the Navigation Rules EXCEPT which signal?
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93. A man aboard a vessel, is signaling by raising and lowering his outstretched arms to each side. What does this signal indicate?
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94. Distress signals may be __________.
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95. When a vessel signals its distress by means of a gun or other explosive signal, the firing should be at approximately which time intervals?
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96. How can you indicate that your vessel is in distress?
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97. Which visual distress signal is acceptable for daylight use only?
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98. What is the maximum length of time that distress flares are approved for?
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99. Which statement is TRUE concerning distress signals in a survival craft?
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100. By regulation, orange smoke distress signals will expire not more than how many months from the date of manufacture?
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101. Each distress signal and self-activated smoke signal must be replaced not later than the marked date of expiration, or not more than how many months from the date of manufacture?
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102. A burning mattress is considered as which of the following classes of fire?
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103. An example of class "A" fire is a/an __________.
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104. A fire in a pile of linen is considered to be a class __________.
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105. A fire in a pile of dunnage would be classified as a __________.
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106. A fire in a pile of dunnage would be classified as a __________.
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107. If the items shown in the illustration are burning, this fire would be a Class __________
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108. A fire in a pile of dunnage would be classified as a __________.
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109. Burning wood is considered to be which of the listed classes of fire?
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110. Burning rubber is considered to be which of the listed classes of fire?
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111. Burning magnesium is considered to be which of the listed classes of fire?
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112. A fire discovered in an operating laundry room dryer is considered to be which of the listed classes of fire?
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113. A fire in a pile of dunnage would be classified as a __________.
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114. A fire in the paint locker would probably be __________.
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115. Burning paint, turpentine, or grease would be an example of which of the following classes of fire?
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116. Fires are grouped into what categories?
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117. A galley grease fire would be classified as __________.
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118. The class of fire on which a blanketing effect is essential to extinguish the fire is __________.
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119. Which of the listed burning materials would be described as a class "B" fire?
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120. Burning diesel oil should be treated as which class of fire?
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121. A fire in a fuel oil settling tank is a __________.
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122. A galley grease fire would be classified as __________.
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123. Which of the following substances is to be considered as fuel for a class "B" fire?
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124. On a tank vessel, which of the following substances would be burning in a class "B" fire?
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125. The material or substance involved in a class "B" fire can be burning __________.
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126. If ignited, which material would be a class B fire?
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127. Which of the listed classes of fire would most likely occur in the engine room of a vessel?
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128. Which of the following classes of fire would probably occur in the engine room bilges?
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129. A class "B" fire would most likely occur in the __________.
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130. Which of the following would be considered a Class "B" fire?
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131. A fire, occurring in the windings, of an overloaded electrical motor, is considered a __________.
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132. A fire in an electrical generator is considered to be __________.
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133. A class "C" fire would most likely occur in the __________.
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134. A class "C" fire would occur in __________.
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135. A class "C" fire is burning __________.
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136. Which of the listed materials would be considered as a burning class "C" fire?
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137. A burning AC motor would be considered what class of fire?
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138. Which of the listed classes of fire is considered as one involving electrical equipment?
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139. Which of the listed classes of fire would apply to a main switchboard fire?
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140. A class "D" fire would involve the burning of __________.
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141. A class "D" fire would be considered as burning __________.
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142. Fires involving combustible metals are classified as __________.
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143. A fire involving aluminum powder would be a class __________.
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144. A magnesium fire is classified as class _________.
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145. How are fires in combustible metals, such as sodium or magnesium classified?
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146. A Type A fire has been reported onboard your vessel. What type of materials would your fire teams expect to find at the scene?
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147. You are conducting training on firefighting procedures. What type of fire is characterized by the burning of flammable liquids, greases, etc., where a blanketing effect is essential?
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148. A Type A fire has been reported onboard your vessel. What type of materials would your fire teams expect to find at the scene?
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149. You are conducting training on firefighting procedures. What type of fire is characterized by the burning of electrical equipment where the use of a non-conducting extinguishing agent is of first importance?
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150. A Type A fire has been reported onboard your vessel. What type of materials would your fire teams expect to find at the scene?
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151. The process that occurs when heat is generated by a chemical reaction within a substance and continues to a point of ignition is known as __________.
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152. A fire can be extinguished by removing __________.
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153. The four basic components of a fire are fuel, heat, oxygen and a chain reaction. Which of the following statements best describes what must be eliminated to extinguish a fire?
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154. A fire cannot exist if which of the listed elements is removed from the fire?
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155. Which of the conditions listed is necessary for a substance to burn?
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156. The three basic elements necessary for any fire are __________.
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157. Besides heat, fuel, and oxygen, which of the following is necessary for a fire to exist?
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158. The four basic components of a fire are chain reaction, heat, fuel, and __________.
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159. All of the following are part of the fire triangle EXCEPT __________.
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160. When compared to other fire extinguishing agents, water fog __________.
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161. A fuel/air mixture below the lower explosive limit is too __________.
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162. Which defines the "flammable limits" of an atmosphere?
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163. What would be considered the normal percentage of oxygen contained in the earths atmosphere at sea level?
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164. When compared to other fire extinguishing agents, water fog __________.
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165. When water fog is used as an extinguishing agent, the fire is extinguished principally by the __________.
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166. Which of the following fire extinguishing agents has the greatest capacity for heat absorption?
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167. A definite advantage in the use of water as a fire extinguishing agent is its ability to __________.
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168. Low velocity fog extinguishes a fire by __________.
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169. A low velocity fog applicator is used in firefighting to __________.
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170. The most common cooling agent used for fighting fires on tank vessels is _________.
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171. Which of the firefighting agents listed is the least hazardous to personnel?
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172. The best extinguishing agent for fighting a burning mattress fire is the use of __________.
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173. Which of the listed fire extinguishing agents would be suitable for use on an oil fire, but dangerous on an electrical fire?
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174. Which of the listed classes of fires can best be extinguished with a water fog?
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175. Which of the listed extinguishing agents is NOT suitable for fighting a liquid paint fire?
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176. Which of the listed fire extinguishing agents would be incorrect for the direct use on a gasoline or oil fire?
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177. Low velocity water fog is very effective in __________.
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178. Low velocity water fog is used in firefighting as a __________.
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179. Water applied as a "fog" can be more effective than water applied as a "solid stream", because __________.
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180. An extinguishing agent which effectively cools, dilutes combustible vapors and provides a heat and smoke screen is __________.
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181. When using foam, a "Class B" fire is extinguished by __________.
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182. Foam tends to extinguish a fire by __________.
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183. Extinguishing an oil fire when using foam is a result of __________.
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184. Foam extinguishes a fire by __________.
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185. Foam is a very effective smothering agent and __________.
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186. Mechanical foam used for firefighting, is produced by __________.
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187. Mechanical foam used for firefighting is produced by mechanically mixing and agitating __________.
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188. Aqueous film forming firefighting foam is also known as __________.
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189. Which of the listed firefighting agents produces a buoyant blanket to separate the burning vapors from air?
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190. When compared to low-expansion foam, a high-expansion foam will __________.
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191. When compared to low-expansion foam, a high-expansion foam will __________.
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192. Which of the following statements is true concerning Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF)?
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193. Chemical foam is most suitable for use on a fire involving __________.
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194. Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF), commonly known as "light water", is especially suitable for fighting __________.
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195. Which fire extinguisher is most prone to freezing when stowed in low temperatures?
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196. Which fire extinguisher is most prone to freezing when stowed in low temperatures?
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197. Which is one of the limitations of foam as an extinguishing agent?
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198. Extra chemicals for producing chemical foam should be stored __________.
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199. Firefighting foam is only effective when the foam __________.
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200. A large oil fire on the weather deck of a ship can be effectively fought using __________.
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201. The use of which type of fire extinguishing agent involves covering the burning surface by deflecting the agent from a bulkhead to avoid undue agitation?
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202. When using mechanical foam to fight a bilge fire, the stream of foam is most effective when directed __________.
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203. When a fire occurs in a ruptured oil cargo tank, caused by an explosion or collision, the best firefighting agent to use is __________.
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204. Foam is effective in combating which of the listed classes of fire?
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205. Which of the following fire extinguishing agents is best suited for use on a large class "B" fire occurring on the open deck of a vessel?
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206. Which of the listed fire extinguishing agent combinations is the best for simultaneous use on a large oil fire?
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207. Which of the following statements concerning Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) is correct?
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208. The preferred agent used in fighting a helicopter crash fire on a MODU is __________.
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209. Which of the following statements describes the advantage of using a Halon fire extinguisher versus a COâ‚‚ fire extinguisher?
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210. Which of the following statements is true concerning Halon 1301?
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211. Which statement is true concerning Halon 1301 fire extinguishing equipment?
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212. Which of the following statements is true concerning Halon 1301 fire extinguishing equipment?
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213. Which of the following statements is true concerning the Halon 1301 fire extinguishing agent?
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214. Which of the following statements is true concerning the Halon 1301 fire extinguishing agent?
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215. Which of the fire extinguishing agents listed uses a chain breaking action to put out a fire?
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216. Fire fighting agents, such as Halon and Purple K, suppress the fire by __________.
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217. Halogenated fire extinguishing agents such as Halon 1301 extinguish fires by __________.
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218. The principle personnel hazard unique to Halon fire extinguishers is that _________.
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219. Due to the hazards involved with Halon type fire extinguishers on a MODU, the size II extinguisher may only be used __________.
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220. There are two disadvantages to CO2 as a firefighting agent. One of these is the limited quantity available, which is the other?
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221. A disadvantage of using COâ‚‚ for firefighting is that __________.
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222. Which of the following statements is true concerning carbon dioxide when used as a fire extinguishing agent?
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223. The fire extinguishing action of COâ‚‚ comes mostly from __________.
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224. The fire extinguishing action of COâ‚‚ comes mostly from __________.
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225. The fire extinguishing action of COâ‚‚ comes mostly from __________.
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226. For which of the listed classes of fire combinations would carbon dioxide be most suitable as the extinguishing agent?
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227. Which extinguishing agent is most likely to allow reflash as a result of not cooling the fuel below its ignition temperature?
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228. Which extinguishing agent is the best for use on electrical fires?
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229. One of the disadvantages of using carbon dioxide to extinguish a fire in an enclosed space is __________.
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230. What danger to personnel exists when a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher is discharged in a small enclosed space?
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231. Which statement is FALSE regarding Halon as a fire extinguishing agent?
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232. Which statement is TRUE regarding Halon as a fire extinguishing agent?
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233. To extinguish an electrical fire, you should use __________.
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234. Which of the listed fire extinguishers would be most effective to use on a fire in a small electric motor?
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235. Which of the fire extinguishing agents listed is the safest to use when combating a class C fire?
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236. Which of the fire extinguishing agents listed is the most effectively used for putting out a paint locker fire?
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237. In which of the circumstances listed would a carbon dioxide fire extinguishing agent be most effective?
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238. The advantage of using a dry chemical fire extinguishing agent is __________.
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239. The advantage of using a dry chemical fire extinguishing agent is __________.
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240. Which of the following extinguishing effects for dry chemical extinguishing agents is considered the most prevalent?
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241. Which of the following extinguishing effects for dry chemical extinguishing agents is considered the most prevalent?
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242. Dry chemical extinguishing agents are effective when used __________.
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243. When fighting an oil or gasoline fire, which of the listed fire extinguishing agents should NEVER be sprayed directly into the fire?
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244. When an electrical fire has been extinguished with a dry chemical agent, there is always a possibility of the __________.
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245. The MAIN objection to the use of a dry chemical fire extinguisher on an electrical fire is that the __________.
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246. To fight a class "C" fire, you should use carbon dioxide or __________.
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247. Dry chemical fire extinguishers may be effectively used on which of the listed classes of fires?
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248. Which of the fire extinguishing agents listed can be used to effectively combat a class "B" fire?
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249. Which of the listed extinguishing agents could be used to fight a class "B" fire involving the duct work for the galley stove?
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250. In accordance with 46 CFR Subchapter I (Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels), which of the listed fire extinguishers would be considered hand portable/semi-portable and capable of combating a class "B" fire?
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251. According to 46 CFR part 95, which of the listed fire extinguishers would be considered hand portable and capable of combating a class "B" fire?
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252. Which portable fire extinguisher should be used on a class C fire on board a vessel?
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253. Which of the listed fire extinguishers should be used on an electrical fire aboard ship?
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254. The most important characteristic of a fire extinguishing agent to be used on electrical fires is for the agent to be __________.
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255. The most important property of any extinguishing agent used in fighting class "C" fires is the agent's __________.
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256. "Dry Powder" fire extinguishers, which contain a mixture of graphite and sodium chloride as the extinguishing agent, are generally used to fight which type of fire?
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257. Which extinguishing agent is effective in combating an isoprene fire?
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258. The principal personnel hazard unique to Halon fire extinguishers is _________.
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259. Your chemical tanker was built to the IBC Code and has foam as the main firefighting medium. During one of your safety meetings you review the properties of foam as an extinguishing agent. Which of the following is a correct statement that would be appropriate to share during the meeting?
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260. Any firefighting equipment carried in addition to the minimum requirements on a MODU must __________.
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261. If your vessel is to carry ten portable foam fire extinguishers, you must maintain a supply of at least __________.
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262. A portable foam fire extinguisher carried aboard a tank vessel must be recharged every __________.
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263. At what interval must a foam fire extinguisher be recharged if the vessel's Certificate of Inspection is issued for a period of two years?
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264. Inspection of a portable COâ‚‚ fire extinguisher involves checking the hose, handle, nozzle, and __________.
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265. After using a portable Halon fire extinguisher, it should be __________.
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266. The amount of Halon remaining in a fire extinguisher cylinder is determined by __________.
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267. Inspection of a portable COâ‚‚ fire extinguisher involves checking the hose, handle, nozzle, and __________.
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268. According to U.S. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), portable Halon fire extinguishers used on a MODU may be charged with __________.
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269. According to U.S. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), portable Halon fire extinguishers used on a MODU may be charged with __________.
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270. If the empty weight of a B-III semi-portable COâ‚‚ fire extinguisher is 35 lbs (15.9 kg), what is its full charged weight?
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271. The empty weight of a B-II COâ‚‚ fire extinguisher is 34 pounds, therefore, the full charged weight is __________.
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272. If the empty weight of a B-II, portable, COâ‚‚, fire extinguisher bottle is 34 pounds (15.4 kg), the cylinder must be recharged if the gross weight decreases to __________.
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273. According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), which of the listed COâ‚‚ (carbon dioxide) fire extinguishers by size is classified as B-II?
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274. In a semi portable COâ‚‚ system, the latch shown in the illustration is used to lock the __________
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275. Which of the listed characteristics applies to a semi-portable CO2 system?
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276. To operate a COâ‚‚ fire extinguisher equipped with a squeeze grip handle, you are to remove the locking pin and __________.
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277. To use a portable COâ‚‚ fire extinguisher, you must FIRST __________.
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278. A safety 'ring pin' is usually inserted in the handle of a COâ‚‚ fire extinguisher to prevent __________.
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279. Fire extinguishers designated by the Roman numerals I and II are __________.
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280. Fire extinguishers designated as size III, IV, and V are considered __________.
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281. Portable carbon dioxide fire extinguishers should be sent ashore to be recharged __________.
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282. In order to discharge a CO2 portable fire extinguisher, the operator must FIRST take which action?
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283. Which portable fire extinguisher is normally recharged in a shore facility?
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284. How often must fixed COâ‚‚ fire extinguishing systems be inspected to confirm the cylinders are within 10% of the stamped full charge weight?
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285. Carbon dioxide extinguishers must be recharged when the charge weight is less than _____.
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286. Carbon dioxide cylinders must be recharged when the weight of the charge has diminished to what percent?
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287. Annual servicing of a hand portable CO2 fire extinguisher includes __________.
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288. Which of the listed fire extinguishers cannot be easily recharged aboard ship?
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289. If a portable carbon dioxide fire extinguisher has been partially discharged, it should be immediately __________.
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290. Which of the fire extinguishers listed is to be weighed annually and sent ashore for recharging if the weight loss exceeds 10% of the weight of a full charge?
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291. When is it required for carbon dioxide fire extinguishers to be recharged?
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292. Portable carbon dioxide fire extinguishers must be recharged __________.
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293. A squeeze-grip type carbon dioxide portable fire extinguisher has been partially discharged. What is the proper action to take?
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294. What would be the approximate internal pressure of a fully charged hand/portable 15 lb. COâ‚‚ fire extinguisher, stored at average room temperature?
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295. What would be the approximate internal pressure of a hand/portable 15 lb. COâ‚‚ fire extinguisher that has been partially discharged and lost 50% of its charge and stored in a "Used Extinguisher Locker" at room temperature?
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296. Which of the listed fire extinguishers is recommended for use on an electrical switchboard fire?
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297. A hand portable CO2 fire extinguisher is effective on burning oil only __________.
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298. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require how many 15 pound carbon dioxide fire extinguishers to be installed in the boiler room of an 8,000 horsepower steam propelled vessel?
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299. According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), how many 15 pound carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are required to be installed in a machinery space containing an 8,000 horsepower main propulsion diesel engine?
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300. A vessel has eight B-II COâ‚‚ fire extinguishers. How many spare extinguishers must the vessel carry?
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301. A vessel has eight B-II COâ‚‚ fire extinguishers. How many spare extinguishers must the vessel carry?
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302. A vessel carries a total of ten B-II COâ‚‚ fire extinguishers. How many spare extinguishers must the vessel carry?
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303. The galley on your cargo vessel has an area of 2,900 square feet. What will fulfill the requirements for fire protection?
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304. After using a CO2 portable extinguisher, it should be __________.
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305. On a MODU, a COâ‚‚ fire extinguisher is checked by __________.
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306. A CO2 extinguisher which has lost 10% of its charge must be __________.
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307. Aboard a MODU, a COâ‚‚ fire extinguisher must be weighed __________.
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308. The unit shown in the illustration is pressurized and operated by __________
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309. The purpose of the puncture lever on the fire extinguisher shown in the illustration, is to __________
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310. The fire extinguisher shown in the illustration requires the use of the puncture lever indicated by piece number __________
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311. To operate the dry chemical fire extinguisher shown in the illustration, you must FIRST __________
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312. Regarding the fire extinguisher shown in the illustration, the small cylinder, labeled as #4, contains __________
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313. Which of the following statements is true regarding the device illustrated
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314. The state of charge of a stored pressure type dry chemical fire extinguisher can be readily determined by __________.
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315. One advantage of a cartridge-operated dry chemical fire extinguisher, over that of a stored pressure dry chemical extinguisher is the former __________.
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316. When must a dry chemical fire extinguisher be recharged?
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317. The fire extinguishing agent used in the fire extinguisher shown in the illustration is __________
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318. The fire extinguishing agent used in the fire extinguisher shown in the illustration is __________
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319. The fire extinguishing agent used in the fire extinguisher shown in the illustration is __________
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320. The fire extinguisher shown in the illustration is a __________
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321. Which of the following statements is true concerning the fire extinguisher shown in the illustration
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322. According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers are classified by a letter and numeric designator. The letter designation indicates __________.
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323. In a cartridge-operated dry chemical type fire extinguisher, when the CO2 cartridge is activated, the dry chemical is released from the extinguisher __________.
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324. Servicing of a cartridge-operated dry chemical fire extinguisher aboard ship would include ensuring that the __________.
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325. The powder in a dry chemical fire extinguisher __________.
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326. Which of the following procedures should be used to examine a cartridge-operated dry chemical fire extinguisher?
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327. Proper maintenance of a dry chemical fire extinguisher will include __________.
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328. Servicing of a cartridge-operated dry chemical fire extinguisher aboard ship would include ensuring that the __________.
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329. If you find that the pressure cartridge on a dry chemical fire extinguisher has been punctured, you must __________.
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330. Recharging a previously used cartridge-operated dry chemical fire extinguisher is accomplished by __________.
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331. In addition to weighing the cartridge, which other maintenance is required for a cartridge-operated dry chemical extinguisher?
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332. According to CFR 91.25-20, the performance of annual preventive maintenance on the fire extinguisher illustrated, by the vessel's crew, would include what item
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333. Which of the following statements is true concerning the fire extinguisher shown in the illustration
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334. According to U.S. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), a 10 pound dry chemical extinguisher is equivalent to a __________.
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335. According to U.S. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), a 10 pound dry chemical extinguisher is equivalent to a __________.
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336. If a mobile offshore drilling unit has four hand portable fire extinguishers that can be recharged by personnel on the unit, how many spare charges must be carried?
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337. Cartridge-operated dry chemical fire extinguishers used on MODUs, should have the propellant cartridge weighed every __________.
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338. On a MODU, a fire extinguisher charged with 15 pounds of COâ‚‚ or 10 pounds of dry chemical is a size __________.
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339. On a MODU, hand portable extinguishers are size(s) __________.
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340. On a MODU, size I and II fire extinguishers are considered ____________,
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341. Fire extinguishers used on MODU's are numbered by size I through V, with I being __________.
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342. On a MODU, size "III", 'IV', and "V" fire extinguishers are considered __________.
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343. Semi-portable fire extinguishers used on MODUs are of the sizes __________.
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344. The inspection of portable fire extinguishers on a MODU must be __________.
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345. Each hand portable fire extinguisher on a MODU must be marked with __________.
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346. If a mobile offshore drilling unit has four hand portable fire extinguishers that can be recharged by personnel on the unit, how many spare charges must be carried?
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347. The minimum number of portable C-II fire extinguishers required on the drill floor of a MODU is __________.
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348. Where would you look to find the number of hand portable fire extinguishers required on an uninspected towing or fishing industry vessel?
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349. According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) for uninspected vessels, all hand portable fire extinguishers must be approved by the __________.
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350. On an uninspected vessel, all portable fire extinguishers are required by law to be approved by the __________.
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351. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) state that the maximum number of type B-II hand portable fire extinguishers required aboard a 299 gross ton uninspected motor vessel with 7000 BHP main propulsion diesel engine is __________.
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352. According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), a 299 gross ton 2800 horsepower uninspected motor towing vessel would require __________.
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353. Coast Guard regulations (46 CFR) state that all handheld portable fire extinguishers required aboard uninspected motor vessels shall be type __________.
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354. How many approved B-II fire extinguishers must be carried in the machinery space of a 3000 HP vessel?
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355. In accordance with Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), what quantity of B-II extinguishers would be required in an oil fired boiler space on a 25,000 gross ton cargo vessel in which no sand, soda impregnated sawdust, or other approved dry materials are provided?
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356. According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR Part 95.50), how many B-II hand portable fire extinguishers are required in a space containing two 4000 bhp main propulsion diesel engines?
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357. In accordance with Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR Part 95), a 25,000 gross ton cargo vessel on an ocean route, having two 10,000 HP oil fired boilers, requires a certain quantity of hand portable and semi-portable fire extinguishing systems in the engine room. Which of the following quantities of extinguishing agents would meet these requirements?
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358. If your vessel's Certificate of Inspection requires six B-II, two A-II and one B-V fire extinguisher, which of the listed combinations will provide the amount and type required?
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359. How many portable fire extinguishers are required in the cargo tank area of an unmanned tank barge during cargo transfer, if the barge has no cargo pumps of her own?
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360. How many, and what type, fire extinguishers are required on an unmanned oil barge during transfer operations, if the barge has no cargo pumps aboard?
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361. According to regulations, how many B-II hand portable fire extinguishers are required in the cargo tank area of an unmanned, cargo pump-equipped tank barge while engaged in transferring grade B flammable liquids?
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362. An important component of pre-planning for fire emergencies is the fire control plan. Which statement is true concerning the fire control plan for a vessel?
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363. An important component of pre-planning for fire emergencies is the fire control plan. What type of drawings are generally furnished in the fire control plan?
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364. An important component of pre-planning for fire emergencies is the general arrangement drawing. What type of drawing is the general arrangement drawing?
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365. Pre-fire survey forms are particularly useful for collecting information pertaining to fire emergency response efforts. On what basis is this information collected?
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366. Of all the individual components of a pre-fire planning package, which component contains information pertaining to general instructions, fire and emergency instructions and signals, abandon ship instructions and signals, and assigns individual emergency response duties and responsibilities for each crew member by position?
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367. Of all the individual components of a pre-fire planning package, which component contains information about emergency duty station locations and responsibilities for each crew member by position AND name?
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368. Of the individual components of a pre-fire planning package, which component when used with stability charts would be particularly useful in decision-making as it applies to the effect of water accumulated during firefighting efforts and the free surface effect?
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369. While reviewing emergency response plans onboard your vessel, you have questions regarding the response for damage control conditions and the ship's construction, related to mitigating risks from structural damage. Which of the following sources of information would contain what you are looking for?
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370. Your vessel has just been struck by another vessel. After meeting with the captain and chief mate, you have immediately ordered the vessel specific damage control procedures in the vessel's approved stability booklet to be enacted. Which of the following statements is true?
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371. While maneuvering up the East River your vessel runs aground. As the chief engineer of the vessel how would you proceed?
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372. In the event of a vessel fire in port, shoreside firefighters can find details on vessel's fire control plans in which of the following locations?
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373. Your vessel is traveling on an international voyage. Regarding the assistance of shore side fire fighters to combat a vessel fire while in port, what document, if any, is required, and where would it be located?
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374. Which of the following statements are true regarding U.S. flag vessel response plans for the carriage of oil?
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375. Which of the following statements are true regarding U.S. flag vessel response plans for the carriage of oil?
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376. Except in rare cases, it is impossible to extinguish a shipboard fire by __________.
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377. Except in rare cases, the most difficult condition to modify when fighting an oil fire in the engine room bilge would be __________.
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378. It is necessary to cool the bulkheads and decks surrounding a compartment where there is a fire in order to __________.
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379. The heat generated by a compartment that is on fire can be transferred through a metal bulkhead or deck. This process describes heat transfer by ____________.
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380. Combustible material which is stored adjacent to a compartment where there is a fire, may also be ignited. This ignition can occur by __________.
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381. To prevent the spread of fire by convection you should __________.
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382. The heat generated by a compartment that is on fire can be transferred through a metal bulkhead or deck. This process describes heat transfer by ____________.
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383. How can the spread of fire be prevented?
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384. The spreading of fire as a result of heat being carried through a vessel's ventilation system, is an example of heat transfer by __________.
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385. To prevent the spread of fire by convection you should __________.
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386. Fire dampers prevent the spread of fire by __________.
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387. Convection spreads a fire by __________.
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388. Radiation can cause a fire to spread by __________.
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389. Fire may be spread by which means?
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390. How are fusible link fire dampers operated?
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391. Fire dampers installed in the ships galley ventilation system, which automatically close during a fire, are normally operated by the use of a __________.
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392. The blocking open or absence of fire dampers can contribute to __________.
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393. In the event of an exhaust duct fire, most dry chemical and carbon dioxide galley range fixed extinguishing systems are automatically activated through the action of a stainless-steel cable, spring and a __________.
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394. To initially combat a fire, the ventilation system to a compartment should be secured to __________.
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395. Which of the following statements represents the correct action to take when three crew members discover a fire?
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396. At the earliest indication of fire aboard your vessel, you must FIRST __________.
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397. A fire is considered "under control" when __________.
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398. To prevent the spread of fire by convection you should __________.
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399. Control of fire on a MODU should be addressed __________.
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400. You are in compartment "A" as shown in Figure 2 of the illustration, and suspect there is a fire in compartment "B". In order to check for and confirm the fire in compartment "B" you should __________
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401. Before a shipboard fire can be declared completely out, which of the following conditions must be established?
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402. If there has been a fire in a closed unventilated compartment it may be unsafe to enter because of __________.
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403. What safety information can be found in the fire control plan that is posted or available in booklet form on your ship?
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404. The most common cooling agent used for fighting fires on tank vessels is _________.
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405. After you have put water on a burning mattress, and the fire appears to have been extinguished, you should then __________.
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406. When entering a compartment which is on fire, __________.
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407. When entering a burning compartment equipped with a fire hose and an all-purpose nozzle, you should first direct __________.
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408. To fight a large class "A" fire contained in a closed compartment, the nozzleman should open a door enough to insert the hose nozzle and initially __________.
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409. When entering a burning compartment equipped with a fire hose and an all-purpose nozzle, you should first direct __________.
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410. The most effective method of extinguishing a class "A" fire is by __________.
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411. The most practical method of extinguishing a class "A" fire, involving burning dunnage, is to use __________.
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412. Which is the best method of extinguishing a class A fire?
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413. To effectively and safely combat a passageway fire, __________.
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414. Why should passageway fires be fought from one end only?
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415. When combating an oil fire in a deep tank aboard ship, water fog can be used to extinguish the fire and __________.
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416. Which of the following methods should be used to prevent a class "A" fire in a topside compartment, with steel bulkheads, from spreading to the adjacent compartments?
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417. It is necessary to cool the bulkheads and decks surrounding a compartment where there is a fire in order to __________.
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418. Which of the following methods should be used to prevent a class "A" fire in a topside compartment, with steel bulkheads, from spreading to the adjacent compartments?
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419. A straight stream of water should be used to extinguish __________.
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420. Which of the listed types of fires should be extinguished with a straight stream of water?
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421. A solid stream of water might be useful in fighting a burning oil fire on deck when it is used __________.
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422. When fighting the fire depicted in figure 1 of the illustration, which letter denotes where the attack hose line would be used
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423. You are assigned to patrol the boundaries of the fire shown in figure 1 of the illustration. What signs would indicate the fire was spreading to an adjacent compartment
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424. What is the purpose of opening the doors and portholes in figure 2 of the illustration
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425. In order to complete ventilation of the compartments shown in figure 2 of the illustration, you should___________
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426. In the illustration shown, the type of ventilation depicted in figure 1 and figure 2 respectfully is __________
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427. The air flow depicted in figure 1 of the illustration is an example of which type of ventilation
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428. As shown in figure 2, fresh air entering through windward doorways and portholes while pushing heat and smoke out leeward doorways and portholes is known as _________
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429. In figure 1 of the illustration, fire would spread to compartment "B" by the following method: radiation convection conduction See illustration SF-0013.
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430. You are in charge of the hose team assigned to cool the upper boundaries of the fire shown in figure 1 of the illustration. Which hose would you use to safely accomplish this task? Hose I Hose II See illustration SF-0013.
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431. When fighting a fire in an enclosed space, the hose team should crouch as low as possible to __________.
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432. A large fire has developed in the HFO centrifuge room accessed by door "E". To combat the fire, you should __________
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433. A large fire has developed in the HFO centrifuge room accessed by door "E". To combat the fire, you should __________
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434. A large fire has developed in the HFO centrifuge room accessed by door "E". To combat the fire, you should __________
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435. A large fire has developed in the HFO centrifuge room accessed by door "E". You should __________
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436. A large fire has developed in the HFO purifier room accessed by door "E". To combat this fire you should __________
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437. When fighting a shipboard fire, crew members securing doorways, hatches, and applying cooling water to adjacent decks and bulkheads, while monitoring the spread of heat and smoke, are setting a _________.
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438. Which fire boundary should be set FIRST, after the discovery of a fully evolved fire in a ship's laundry room which is too hot for a direct entry?
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439. When fighting a large fire on your vessel and attacking it from ABOVE the space on fire, it is important to __________.
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440. When fighting a large fire on your vessel and attacking it from ABOVE the space on fire, it is important to __________.
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441. When fighting a large fire on your vessel and attacking it from ABOVE the space on fire, it is important to __________.
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442. A large fire has developed in the main space of your vessel and you are assigned to the hose team and have suited up in a firefighter's ensemble suit. What will determine the time allowed to combat the fire before you should be relieved?
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443. You are assigned to the hose team and have suited up in a firefighting ensemble to fight a large fire in the engine room. What will determine the time allowed to combat the fire before you should be relieved?
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444. Under normal firefighting conditions, approximately how far could a straight stream of water reach when the hose pressure is 100 PSI?
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445. Which of the listed firefighting agents and associated applications provide the largest shielding effect for the fire fighter?
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446. One of the uses for low velocity fog is to __________.
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447. When approaching a fire from windward, you should shield firefighters from the fire by using an applicator and __________.
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448. Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning the proper procedure in handling a fire hose?
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449. Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning the proper procedure in handling a fire hose?
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450. While fighting a fire, in order to utilize two hoses from a single "wye" gate attached to a hydrant outlet, you need only turn the valve handle __________.
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451. Fighting a rig fire in the ballast pumproom with hoses would adversely affect the stability of the rig most by __________.
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452. Fighting a rig fire in a watertight compartment with hoses could reduce the stability of the rig by __________.
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453. When an oil fire has been extinguished, the surface of the oil should be kept covered with foam to prevent __________.
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454. Immediately after a class "B" fire has been extinguished by the use of foam, crewmen should __________.
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455. The rekindling of a fire can occur when a fire, extinguished by smothering, is resupplied with oxygen. Which of the fire extinguishing agents listed, when properly used on an oil fire, will prevent rekindling?
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456. The most effective means for combating an oil fire on the water surrounding a vessel is to use __________.
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457. When fighting a fire on deck with foam, you should __________.
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458. Which is the BEST method of applying foam to a fire?
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459. The best means of combating an oil fire on the surface of the water surrounding a vessel tied to the pier, is to use __________.
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460. The best way to combat an engine room bilge fire is through the use of a __________.
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461. Which of the listed factors should be considered most important when combating an engine room fire with a fixed Halon 1301 system in a motor vessel?
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462. Portable Halon extinguishers used on a class "B" fire should be directed __________.
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463. Halon extinguishers used on a class "C" fire should be directed at the __________.
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464. After extinguishing a paint locker fire using the fixed CO2 system, the next immediate action is for the space to be __________.
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465. A small fire is reported in the forward cargo hold on a vessel equipped with a combination smoke detection/carbon dioxide fixed fire extinguishing system. After ensuring the space is unoccupied and properly sealed off, you should NEXT __________.
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466. If heavy smoke is observed to be issuing from a partially open door of a paint locker having a COâ‚‚ fire extinguishing system, the FIRST firefighting attack should be to __________.
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467. The most effective way of applying carbon dioxide from a portable extinguisher to a fire is by __________.
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468. Before you initiate the engine room fixed COâ‚‚ system to extinguish a serious fire, you would __________.
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469. Which dangerous condition should be kept in mind after using a 15 pound COâ‚‚ fire extinguisher on a small oil fire on the engine room floor plates?
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470. You have just extinguished an oil fire on the floor plates of the engine room with a 15 pound CO2 extinguisher. Which of the listed dangers should you now be preparing to handle?
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471. If a fire broke out in an automation console, you would first secure the power and then proceed to use which of the listed hand portable fire extinguishers?
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472. Burning electrical insulation is best extinguished by __________.
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473. Immediately after extinguishing a fire with COâ‚‚, it is advisable to __________.
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474. You have just extinguished an oil fire on the floor plates of the engine room with a 15 pound CO2 extinguisher. Which of the listed dangers should you now be preparing to handle?
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475. When re-entering an engine room that has been flooded with CO2, the investigating team should initially __________.
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476. Following an engine room bilge fire which is believed to be extinguished after using a fixed COâ‚‚ fire extinguishing system, the investigating team should reenter the closed space __________.
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477. The most effective method in the use of a COâ‚‚ fire extinguisher is for the discharge to be directed at the __________.
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478. Which of the following statements describes the correct method to use when applying COâ‚‚ from a portable fire extinguisher?
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479. You are fighting a class "B" fire with a portable dry chemical extinguisher. The discharge should be directed __________.
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480. When fighting a fire with a portable dry chemical extinguisher you should always __________.
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481. The best way to effectively use a dry chemical type fire extinguisher in fighting a fire, is to __________.
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482. For the best extinguishing effect, the discharge from a dry chemical type fire extinguisher should be directed at the __________.
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483. When using a dry chemical fire extinguisher to fight a fuel oil fire, you should __________.
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484. Which of the listed methods, is the most effective to fight a fire on the open deck of a vessel if using a dry chemical type fire extinguisher?
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485. When using a dry chemical type fire extinguisher in a windy location, you should direct the stream from __________.
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486. When fighting a liquefied natural gas fire, you should __________.
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487. A fire of escaping liquefied flammable gas is best extinguished by which action?
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488. If a fire ignites in the engine room as a result of a high-pressure fuel oil leak, you should FIRST __________.
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489. If a fire occurs in the fire room as a result of fuel oil leaking from the boiler fuel oil manifold, the FIRST action taken should be to __________.
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490. If a fire occurs in the boiler room as a result of a leaking fuel line, you should FIRST __________.
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491. When fighting a spreading fire resulting from a broken fuel line, you should FIRST __________.
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492. The FIRST step to take in fighting an engine room fire resulting from a ruptured fuel oil service line, is to __________.
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493. An initial attempt to extinguish a galley grease fire may be made by using __________.
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494. Which of the listed type of fires would the fire extinguisher, shown in the illustration, be suitable for extinguishing
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495. The device illustrated would be used to extinguish __________
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496. The longer an oil fire is permitted to burn, the __________.
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497. When combating a major electrical fire at sea, the main consideration is __________.
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498. Before attempting to put out a class "C" fire involving an electric-driven centrifugal pump, you should FIRST __________.
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499. If an electric motor catches fire, you should first __________.
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500. You are transferring fuel from the storage tanks to the day tanks by means of an electric fuel oil transfer pump. If the pump motor catches fire, you would FIRST __________.
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501. To extinguish an electrical fire, your FIRST action should be to __________.
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502. When fighting an electrical fire, you should first __________.
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503. When there is a fire in a large electric motor, what is normally the very FIRST step to perform?
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504. If a fire occurs in an electric cable, in which the inner layers of insulation have burned, you should FIRST _______.
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505. When combating a class "C" fire, which of the following dangers may be present?
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506. Class C fires may be combated using a __________.
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507. Which of the hazards listed is of a primary concern, other than fire damage, associated with a class C fire?
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508. When involved in fighting a fire aboard a ship with an aluminum superstructure, it is important to remember that aluminum structures exposed to the high heat __________.
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509. In fighting a fire in a fuel tank, the FIRST action you should attempt is to __________.
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510. To extinguish a fire in an oil cargo tank, you should FIRST __________.
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511. The FIRST course of action in fighting a fire in a cargo or fuel oil tank is to __________.
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512. Which of the actions listed should be taken FIRST to control an oil fire in a fuel oil tank?
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513. In firefighting, the term "protecting exposures" means __________.
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514. A fire in a ballast pumproom can be brought under control with minimal impact on stability by __________.
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515. Overhauling a fire in the living quarters on a vessel must include __________.
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516. What is generally the first action in extinguishing a liquefied gas fire caused by escaping gas?
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517. Flames from small leaks of LFG may be extinguished by __________.
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518. A fire of escaping liquefied flammable gas is best extinguished by which action?
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519. To operate a carbon dioxide extinguisher having the type of head shown in the illustration, you would _________
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520. You notice smoke coming from an open laundry room doorway, which smells like electrical insulation. After activating the fire alarm, which of the following would be the lowest action priority?
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521. In figure 1 of the illustration, fire would spread to compartment "B" by__________
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522. A class "B" fire develops on the weather deck amidships of a moored tank vessel. The fire party should man the __________.
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523. If a fire occurs in an electric cable, in which the inner layers of insulation, or the insulation covered by armor is burning, you should __________.
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524. You notice smoke coming from an open laundry room doorway, which smells like electrical insulation. After activating the fire alarm, which of the following would be the lowest action priority?
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525. The best means of combating an oil fire on the surface of the water surrounding a vessel tied to the pier, is to use __________.
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526. A class "B" fire develops on the weather deck amidships of a moored tank vessel. The fire party should man the __________.
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527. You are part of a search team and have been told that the wiper was last sighted next to the fire pump (s) in the lower engine room. Utilizing illustration D038SA below, what is the exact location of the fire pump(s)?
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528. If there was a fire out of control on the Auxiliary Machinery Flat, what fixed extinguishing system in that space would be the best means to extinguish the fire
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529. Utilizing illustration D038SA below of the fire control plan of the lower engine room, what does the arrow between frames 135 and 140 represent?
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530. You are conducting training on firefighting procedures. What type of fire is characterized by the burning of ordinary combustible materials where the quenching and cooling effects of quantities of water, or solutions containing large percentages of water, are of first importance?
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531. As chief engineer, you are discussing with a new third engineer the methods of fighting an engine room fire. You ask the junior engineer to explain how to proceed in the event of an engine room fire when you cannot gain entry to the control room. Which of the following should be included in the junior engineer's response?
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532. To activate a foam type portable fire extinguisher, you must __________.
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533. You are the engineer on a vessel with a periodically unattended machinery space. A fire has been reported in the engine room and you cannot make entry into the space. How would you direct the emergency squad team leader to charge the fire main?
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534. Your ship has a low-pressure carbon dioxide system that covers the engine room. Fire has been reported in the engine room and the decision has been made to dump the carbon dioxide system into the engine room. While following the procedures to release carbon dioxide you find one engine room supply fan damper that will not close. How should you proceed?
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535. As the senior engineer of a vessel, you have just activated the CO2 release handle for the engine room to extinguish a fire. How would you direct the emergency team to re-enter the engine room?
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536. While in the engine control room you smell smoke and see it coming from the vent in the main switchboard panel. Which of the many different types of extinguishers, if any, are required to be in that space and why would it be best suited to extinguish this class of fire?
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537. An oil fire is reported in the purifier room bilge. How would you combat this fire?
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538. If a fire occurs in an electric cable, in which the inner layers of insulation, or the insulation covered by armor is burning, you should __________.
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539. As an engineer on a tanker, how would you direct the fire team to combat a large cargo space fire?
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540. As chief engineer sailing aboard chemical tankers you frequently review the best practices regarding firefighting during safety meetings. Which of the following would align with industry best practice regarding the use of water in extinguishing chemical fires?
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541. A fire has been reported in the ship's galley, as chief engineer you direct the team leader of the #2 emergency squad to secure ventilation to the space. What would your next command be to the emergency team leader, before they can actually start extinguishing the fire?
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542. As team leader of the ship's No.2 emergency squad, you have just informed the bridge that the fire in the galley has been extinguished. What would you instruct your squad to do next?
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543. As first engineer you are the senior engineering officer in Emergency Squad #1. The fire alarm sounds and you report to the muster station where the bridge informs you smoke has been reported coming from the ship's laundry room. What should your first action be?
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544. As team leader of the No.2 emergency squad you arrive at the scene of a fire in the Bosun's storeroom on the weather deck. How would you proceed to fight this fire?
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545. A fire has been reported in the ship's laundry room. As the senior engineer, you direct the team leader of the No.1 emergency squad to secure ventilation to the space. What would your next command be to the emergency team leader, before they can actually start extinguishing the fire?
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546. You notice smoke coming from an open laundry room doorway, which smells like electrical insulation. After activating the fire alarm, which of the following would be the lowest action priority?
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547. While in port working cargo, a fire is reported on the forward car deck. After the captain sounds the general alarm, the crew musters and starts fighting the fire. As chief engineer you inform the captain that shoreside firefighting assistance needs to be called. How would you then proceed?
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548. You are the chief engineer of a vessel, while in port working cargo a fire is reported in the engine room. Shoreside firefighting assistance has been requested. How would you proceed?
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549. The best means of combating an oil fire on the surface of the water surrounding a vessel tied to the pier, is to use __________.
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550. Your vessel has two fire pumps and a low pressure COâ‚‚ system, which protect the cargo holds and the engine room. A fire is reported on the #3 car deck aft hold. The emergency teams are on air. The first team reports from the forward end of the #3 car deck that there is heavy black smoke coming from the aft end of the hold and there is very limited visibility. They also report they cannot see any flames from their location. The second emergency team reports paint burning and blistering on the hull in the area of #3 car deck aft, as seen from the weather deck. How would you combat this fire?
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551. The discharge side of every fire pump must be equipped with a __________.
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552. Which of the listed devices is required to be located on the discharge side of the pump in a fire main system?
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553. For the safety of personnel working with fire hoses, fire pumps are fitted with a/an __________.
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554. According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), on a freight vessel, each fire pump must be capable of supplying the two highest outlets simultaneously, at a Pitot tube pressure of __________.
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555. The relief valve for a fire pump should be set at 25 psi above the pressure necessary to maintain the required fire hose streams, or at a minimum pressure of ______, whichever is greater.
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556. Where multiple fire pumps are installed, they may be used for other purposes, provided that one pump is __________.
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557. When fire pumps are used for other than firefighting services, each pipe connecting the other service (except for branch lines used for deck washing) must have which item to be incompliance with regulations?
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558. Which of the following statements is true concerning fire pumps used aboard cargo vessels of 1,500 gross tons and over, contracted for on, or after May 26, 1965?
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559. A fire pump used on a MODU requires 175 psi discharge pressure to maintain the required 50 psi pitot tube pressure at the two highest hydrants. The maximum pressure setting for this installation relief valve is __________.
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560. On a MODU, a fire pump may be used for other purposes if __________.
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561. Each fire pump on a MODU must have a pressure gauge located at __________.
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562. Properly stowed fire hose is either faked or rolled into a rack with the __________.
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563. Fire hoses should always be stowed at the fire main in a manner which will allow __________.
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564. Normally, fire hose should be stowed with the __________.
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565. A fire hose should be stowed in its rack with the __________.
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566. Fire hose should always be stowed at the fire station in the hose rack __________.
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567. If the threads and gasket of a fire hose coupling are in good condition, the minimum mechanical advantage necessary for making a watertight connection to another hose coupling can be developed with __________.
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568. Which type of wrench listed is used to disconnect fire hose couplings?
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569. Hose spanner wrenches should be used to connect __________.
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570. Which of the tools listed is designed for connecting and disconnecting fire hose couplings?
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571. Fire hoses located at protected fire stations must always be __________.
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572. To properly maintain fire hoses, you should __________.
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573. Which of the following statements concerning fire hose couplings is true?
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574. A fire hose is subject to damage if the swivel on the female coupling is lubricated with __________.
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575. Which of the conditions listed make it difficult to indefinitely maintain fire hoses?
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576. What will happen if a fire hose is left unattended and under pressure with the nozzle shut off?
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577. According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), the type of fire hose coupling threads required for vessel fire equipment, on or after July 1, 1954, shall be __________.
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578. Which of the following statements is correct concerning fire hoses used within the machinery spaces of cargo vessels, on which the fire main installations were contracted for on, or after 26 May 1965?
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579. Which of the following statements is correct concerning fire hoses used within the machinery spaces of cargo vessels, on which the fire main installations were contracted for on, or after 26 May 1965?
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580. Which of the following statements is true concerning fire hose stations used in the engine room of a tank or cargo vessel?
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581. Which of the following statements is true concerning fire hose used in the engine room of a offshore supply vessel?
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582. When the cotton cover of a fire hose becomes oily or greasy, it should be washed with a solution of mild soapy fresh water and _______.
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583. Fire hose can be used for purposes other than firefighting service when __________.
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584. How often are fire hoses required to be tested on a mobile offshore drilling unit?
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585. All fire hoses on a mobile offshore drilling units must be tested to a pressure of at least __________.
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586. According to 46 CFR, a ships fire main system must have enough fire hydrants for each accessible space to be reached with __________.
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587. Which of the following correctly identifies the device shown in the illustration
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588. Fire main shore connections on a 1,000 gross ton cargo vessel are required by Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) to be provided with __________.
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589. According to U.S. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), which of the following statements concerning fire main shore connections for a 20,000 gross ton cargo vessel on an international voyage is correct?
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590. Each fire hose coupling on a MODU must have threads to meet the specifications of the __________.
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591. In discussing with a new junior officer the provisions aboard the vessel for shore side firefighters to connect into the vessel's fire main, what item should be included in the discussion?
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592. The bayonet catch on an all purpose nozzle is used to latch in place the __________.
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593. The high velocity fog tip used with the all-purpose firefighting nozzle should always be __________.
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594. A low velocity fog applicator is retained in an all-purpose nozzle by a bayonet joint. The applicator is prevented from rotating in the joint by __________.
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595. The device shown in the illustration and indicated by the letter "E" holds the __________
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596. The all-purpose, or combination nozzle is capable by itself of producing a solid stream of water __________.
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597. A solid stream of water is produced by an all-purpose firefighting nozzle when the handle is __________.
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598. With the handle in the position labeled "A", shown in the illustration, the nozzle will deliver __________
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599. The correct name for the device shown in the illustration, is a/an __________
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600. With the handle in position "A", the device shown in the illustration will produce __________
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601. In order to produce a high velocity water fog using an all-purpose nozzle, you must __________.
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602. When the handle "A" is in the mid-position of the combination nozzle shown in the illustration, which of the following statements will be correct
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603. When the handle is in position "B", and piece "D" is in place, the device shown in the illustration will produce __________
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604. With the handle in position "A", the device shown in the illustration will produce __________
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605. With the handle of the device shown in the illustration is in the position labeled "C" the nozzle will deliver __________
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606. The three positions of an all-purpose fire nozzle are __________.
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607. A person manning a fire hose under pressure with an all-purpose nozzle attached, should be aware that the nozzle is most difficult to control when the handle position is changed from __________.
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608. According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), which of the firefighting devices listed is not permitted for use in the engine room?
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609. A low velocity fog applicator is retained in an all-purpose nozzle by a bayonet joint. The applicator is prevented from rotating in the joint by __________.
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610. The low velocity fog applicator used in conjunction with the all-purpose firefighting nozzle, should always be __________.
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611. The correct name for the devices shown in the illustration is a/an __________
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612. Which of the following statements is true concerning a low velocity fog tip?
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613. Prior to inserting a low velocity fog applicator into the nozzle shown in the illustration, you must __________
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614. Before inserting a low velocity fog applicator into an all-purpose combination nozzle, you must __________.
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615. To prepare a low velocity fog applicator for use, __________.
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616. Before inserting a low velocity fog applicator into the device shown in the illustration, you must place the handle in __________
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617. To produce a low velocity water fog spray with an all-purpose fire hose nozzle, you must __________.
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618. The significant difference between the high velocity fog tip and the low velocity fog applicator used with the all-purpose nozzle is the __________.
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619. The physical difference of the water spray patterns developed by the high velocity tip and low velocity applicator is due to __________.
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620. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require that low velocity fog spray applicators be provided for the combination hose nozzles in the machinery spaces of tank vessels. How many applicators are required to be maintained in the machinery spaces of these vessels?
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621. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require each machinery space fire hose to be equipped with an approved combination nozzle and applicator. The maximum allowable length of the applicator __________.
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622. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require each machinery space fire hose to be equipped with an approved combination nozzle and applicator. The maximum allowable length of the applicator __________.
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623. The device shown in the illustration is used to __________
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624. How are solid materials kept from fouling a fire hose nozzle?
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625. If not attached to the nozzle, each low velocity spray applicator on a MODU must be stowed __________.
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626. When compared to low-expansion foam, a high-expansion foam will __________.
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627. When compared to low-expansion foam, a high-expansion foam will __________.
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628. Which type of firefighting foam listed is supplied in both 3% and 6% concentrations?
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629. Which of the firefighting foams listed would require the mechanical mixing of air and foam concentrate?
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630. The piece of equipment shown in the illustration is used in conjunction with a fire hose to produce which of the listed fire extinguishing agents
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631. The device shown in the illustration is a __________
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632. Which of the devices listed must be used in conjunction with the portable in-line foam proportioner to produce foam?
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633. The device shown in the illustration is a __________
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634. The piece of equipment shown in the illustration is used with a fire hose to produce __________
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635. The fire extinguishing agent dispensed by the unit shown in the illustration is produced by __________
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636. The fire fighting device shown in the illustration would be called a _________
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637. What must be provided on a MODU helicopter deck that is equipped with fueling facilities?
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638. Where foam extinguishing systems are provided on a MODU, each machinery flat in the protected space must have a/an __________.
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639. If a fixed foam firefighting system on a MODU is not of the premix type, a sample of the foam liquid must be tested by __________.
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640. The fire extinguishing agent dispensed by the unit shown in the illustration is produced by __________
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641. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the fog applicators used in conjunction with the combination nozzle?
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642. A high velocity fog nozzle will produce the most effective spray pattern when the water pressure is not less than __________.
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643. As the senior engineer onboard a vessel, how would you instruct a new engineer to use the firefighting apparatus illustrated to fight an oil fire at the bunker station
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644. Fire axes required on MODUs must be stored in the enclosure for fire hoses with the location marked '_________________.'
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645. Each fire hydrant serving machinery spaces containing oil fired boilers, internal combustion machinery, or oil fuel units must be equipped with a __________.
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646. The size of fire hydrant hose connections on a cargo vessel must be either 1-1/2 inches or __________.
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647. Each fire hydrant is required to have at least one spanner wrench and at least one __________.
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648. According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), each fire hydrant must have at least __________.
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649. A fire station located in the engine room, is required by regulations to have __________.
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650. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require fire hydrants to be located in the propulsion machinery spaces containing oil fired boilers. In addition, vessels of 1,000 gross tons and over are to be equipped with a __________.
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651. According to 46 CFR part 95, each shipboard fire hydrant is required to have at least one spanner wrench, one length of fire hose and one __________.
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652. Quick cleaning strainers are installed in the fire main system at individual fire hydrants to __________.
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653. The fire main system should be flushed with fresh water whenever possible to __________.
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654. Lower level fire main stations in the engine room should undergo regular routine maintenance, including __________.
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655. Fire main outlet valves, or hydrants shall be installed __________.
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656. No outlet on a fire hydrant may point above the horizontal in order to __________.
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657. The fire hydrant outlet may be positioned from the horizontal to any position pointing __________.
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658. In accordance with 46 CFR Subchapter I (Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels), fire main outlet valves or hydrants located on exposed decks shall be _________.
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659. According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), fire main cut out valves shall be sealed open at all times except when the __________.
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660. There is always a lower water pressure at the fire hose outlet than is found at the discharge of the pump. Which of the following reasons is the common cause of this loss in pressure?
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661. Pressure within a firemain system will vary from point to point due to __________.
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662. Which of the following statements is correct concerning fire main system details used aboard 2500 gross ton cargo vessels on international voyages?
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663. Which of the following components provides a direct source of sea water for the fire main system?
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664. While in dry-dock in a U.S. port, you discover that the spool piece for the fire pump sea suction is wasted away. You should __________.
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665. A cutoff valve in the fire main system of a MODU may be closed to protect a portion of the system on an exposed deck from __________.
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666. The passive safety device installed on each Halon fire extinguishing cylinder, to prevent its over pressurization is called a __________.
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667. In the fire main system, quick cleaning strainers are located at the ______.
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668. According to 46 CFR, a ships fire main system must have enough fire hydrants for each accessible space to be reached with __________.
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669. In accordance with 46 CFR Subchapter H (Passenger Vessels), which of the following statements is true regarding sprinkler heads which are normally activated by the melting of a fusible link?
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670. In accordance with 46 CFR Subchapter H (Passenger Vessels), which of the following statements is true regarding sprinkler heads which are normally activated by the melting of a fusible link?
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671. The source of power for the CO2 discharge alarm siren is obtained from __________.
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672. The primary function of an automatic sprinkler system is to __________.
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673. Your tankship has 40 gallons of 6% foam concentrate aboard. Approximately how much foam solution can be produced from this supply?
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674. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), require a fixed foam extinguishing system on cargo and miscellaneous vessels to meet which of the following requirements?
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675. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), require a fixed foam extinguishing system on cargo and miscellaneous vessels to meet which of the following requirements?
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676. According to 46 CFR's, a fixed foam system aboard a tank vessel constructed in 1968, must be designed to supply foam for a minimum of __________.
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677. According to U.S. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR Part 34), if a fixed foam system is activated aboard a tank vessel, the foam supply must be sufficient to last for a minimum of __________.
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678. When the machinery spaces on a tank vessel are protected by a fixed foam extinguishing system, what additional protection is required by Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) outside of the machinery space entrance?
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679. A branch line valve of a fixed fire extinguishing system on a MODU must be marked with the __________.
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680. On a MODU, a cabinet or space containing the controls or valves for the fixed firefighting system must be __________.
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681. Halon 1301 enters the fire area as a __________.
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682. Which of the following statements holds true for both COâ‚‚ and Halon 1301 fixed extinguishing systems?
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683. Which of the following conditions are true concerning shipboard fire extinguishing systems?
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684. Which of the following statements is correct concerning fixed carbon dioxide fire extinguishing systems?
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685. Actuating the fixed CO2 system should cause the automatic shutdown of the __________.
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686. Automatic mechanical ventilation shutdown is required for CO2 systems protecting the __________.
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687. Which of the following statements describes how the main bank of COâ‚‚ bottles is released into an engine room from most fixed COâ‚‚ fire extinguishing systems?
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688. Operation of the release control valve on a fixed COâ‚‚ fire extinguishing system, must automatically __________.
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689. When the engine room fixed COâ‚‚ system is activated, which of the following actions should be taken FIRST if the automatic fuel oil and ventilation shutoffs have failed to operate?
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690. When discharging the main bank of fixed COâ‚‚ into a major engine room fire, COâ‚‚ pressure is used to __________.
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691. What is the function of the small gas accumulator cylinder attached to the discharge piping of the engine room fixed COâ‚‚ system?
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692. In a fixed COâ‚‚ system, the 'pilot' cylinders are used to __________.
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693. COâ‚‚ cylinders equipped with pressure actuated discharge heads will discharge automatically when __________.
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694. When fighting a machinery space fire, you should operate a fixed COâ‚‚ system by opening the control valve to the space protected and __________.
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695. In order to release COâ‚‚ to the machinery spaces, you must physically open the engine room __________.
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696. Control valves for a COâ‚‚ fire extinguishing system may be located within the protected space when __________.
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697. In order to release COâ‚‚ to the machinery spaces from a fixed fire extinguishing system, you must __________.
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698. Fixed carbon dioxide extinguishing systems, for machinery spaces that are normally manned, are actuated by one control to open the stop valve in the line leading to the space, and __________.
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699. In a fixed carbon dioxide extinguishing system for a machinery space, designed WITH a stop valve in the line leading to the protected space, the flow of CO2 is established by actuating __________.
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700. Which of the following statements is true concerning the control activators, i.e., pull-handles, push- buttons or levers, for a space protected by a CO2 fixed fire extinguishing system?
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701. The empty weight of a '100 pound' (45.4 kg) cylinder in a fixed COâ‚‚ system is 130 pounds (58.9 kg). What is the minimum acceptable total weight of the cylinder before recharging is required?
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702. On a cargo ship equipped with a combination fire detection/carbon dioxide extinguishing system, the presence of fire is indicated at the cabinet simultaneously in two spaces: No.3 hold upper between decks, containing bagged coffee beans; and No.4 lower hold containing fertilizer. To combat these fires, you should __________.
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703. If a fixed fire extinguishing system is installed on any vessel, it must be of a type approved by the __________.
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704. Which of the listed fixed fire extinguishing systems is most effective for use in the cargo holds?
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705. In the event of a fire, automatic activation of a fixed COâ‚‚ extinguishing system can result in which of the following areas?
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706. What would be the most probable cause for a high-pressure alarm to be activated in a low-pressure CO2 fixed fire extinguishing system?
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707. What would be a major consequence of allowing the refrigeration system of a low-pressure fixed CO2 fire extinguishing system to remain inoperable?
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708. When a ship's low-pressure COâ‚‚ fixed fire extinguishing system is activated from a remote location, what determines the quantity of COâ‚‚ that will be released into the selected compartment?
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709. A ship's low-pressure CO2 fixed fire extinguishing system is normally designed for a storage tank pressure and temperature of approximately __________.
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710. The carbon dioxide cylinders of a fixed fire extinguishing system may be located inside the protected space, if the quantity of CO2 required to protect that space is not more than which amount?
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711. The carbon dioxide cylinders of a fixed fire extinguishing system may be located inside the protected space, if the quantity of CO2 required to protect that space is not more than which amount?
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712. The carbon dioxide cylinders of a fixed fire extinguishing system may be located inside the protected space, if the quantity of CO2 required to protect that space is not more than which amount?
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713. The carbon dioxide cylinders of a fixed fire extinguishing system may be located inside the protected space, if the quantity of CO2 required to protect that space is not more than which amount?
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714. According to 46 CFR Part 95, which of the following statements is FALSE concerning the regulations pertaining to the carbon dioxide cylinder room for a COâ‚‚ fixed fire extinguishing system?
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715. Normally manned machinery spaces protected by a fixed carbon dioxide system are required to be fitted with audible alarms so arranged that the alarm will be sounded prior to the discharge of COâ‚‚ by at least _________.
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716. Normally manned machinery spaces protected by a fixed carbon dioxide system fitted with storage cylinders of at least 300 pounds in extinguishing gas weight are required to be fitted with audible alarms so arranged that the alarm will be sounded prior to the discharge of COâ‚‚. According to CG regulations pertaining to COâ‚‚ fire protection systems, what is the minimum delay period?
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717. In a fixed CO2 extinguishing system where provision is made for the release of CO2 by operation of a remote control, provision shall also be made for manually releasing the CO2 at which location?
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718. When pilot cylinder pressure is used as a means to release the CO2 from a fixed fire extinguishing system consisting of four storage cylinders, how many pilot cylinders are required?
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719. If the alarm provided in the fixed CO2 system sounds in the engine room, you should ________.
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720. Spaces protected by a fixed COâ‚‚ system must be equipped with an alarm which is to sound __________.
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721. Why is it necessary to warn engine room personnel before activating the fixed COâ‚‚ system?
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722. Before releasing the CO2 into the space, the alarm for a fixed CO2 system must sound for at least __________.
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723. How much warning must be provided by the COâ‚‚ warning alarm before COâ‚‚ is discharged into a space?
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724. As a firefighting medium, CO2 can be dangerous under certain conditions as it can cause ______.
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725. A safety outlet is provided on the COâ‚‚ discharge piping to prevent __________.
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726. During the annual servicing of your ship's fixed CO2 system, you receive the report shown in the illustration. Which CO2 cylinders require recharging
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727. You receive the record of cylinder weights, shown in the illustration, at the annual servicing of your ship's COâ‚‚ system. Which pair of COâ‚‚ cylinders requires recharging
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728. The empty weight of a '100 pound' (45.4 kg) cylinder in a fixed COâ‚‚ system is 130 pounds (58.9 kg). What is the minimum acceptable total weight of the cylinder before recharging is required?
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729. The stamped full weight of a 100 lb. COâ‚‚ cylinder is 314 pounds. What is the total minimum weight of the cylinder before it must be recharged?
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730. CO2 cylinders must be recharged when the weight of the charge in the cylinder is less than what percent of the stamped full weight of the charge?
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731. Why is it essential to introduce CO2 from a fixed fire extinguishing system, into a large engine room, as quickly as possible?
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732. The fixed COâ‚‚ fire extinguishing system has been activated to extinguish a large engine room bilge fire. When is the best time to vent the combustible products from the engine room?
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733. When any fire has been extinguished with carbon dioxide, there is always the danger of the __________.
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734. If a small fire initially breaks out in the engine room bilges, in which of the following sequences should the fire extinguishing agents or systems be used?
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735. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR Part 34) state that any space containing charged COâ‚‚ cylinders, shall be properly ventilated to prevent a temperature higher than __________.
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736. According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), which of the following statements is true concerning fixed carbon dioxide fire extinguishing systems?
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737. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) for carbon dioxide fixed fire extinguishing systems require __________.
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738. In accordance with Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), which of the following power sources would be acceptable for the carbon dioxide warning alarm?
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739. When a cylinder is used to store COâ‚‚ in a fixed firefighting system and is retested in accordance with regulations, all flexible connections between cylinders and distribution piping must be renewed or tested at __________.
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740. According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), the piping, valves, and fittings for a fixed COâ‚‚ fire extinguishing system shall have a bursting pressure of not less than __________.
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741. According to 46 CFR Part 95, a fixed COâ‚‚ fire fighting system which contains a maximum of 2450 pounds of carbon dioxide to be maintained aboard the vessel, the minimum nominal pipe size of the fixed system branch lines to the various spaces must be __________.
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742. According to 46 CFR Part 147, a cylinder used for storing COâ‚‚ in a fixed firefighting system must be hydrostatically retested and restamped every __________.
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743. A fixed COâ‚‚ fire extinguishing system on a MODU. with a capacity of over 300 lbs (136 kilograms) COâ‚‚, protecting spaces other than tanks, must have __________.
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744. On a MODU, a fixed carbon dioxide fire extinguishing or other approved system, must be installed __________.
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745. What is best suited for fighting a fire in a ballast control room?
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746. The fire extinguishing equipment shown in the illustration is a large __________
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747. When fire detecting systems, fire extinguishing systems, and associated equipment are not required by the Coast Guard but are installed on a cargo vessel at the option of the vessel's owner, they __________.
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748. The fire extinguishing equipment shown in the illustration is a large __________
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749. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) state that where reasonable and practicable, the steam pressure in a steam smothering system should be at least ______.
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750. The fire extinguishing equipment shown in the illustration is a large __________
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751. During vessel familiarization, you find the vessel you are newly assigned to as chief engineer has a high-pressure CO system for the engine room. In what way are the high-pressure CO bottles 2 2 released in the event of an engine room fire?
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752. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) state that where reasonable and practicable, the steam pressure in a steam smothering system should be at least ______.
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753. Concerning the illustrated fire detection and alarm system, what statement is true concerning the wiring within a zone
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754. Concerning the illustrated fire detection and alarm system, what statement is true concerning the wiring between zones
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755. Concerning the illustrated fire detection and alarm system, when the system is operating normally and under supervision, what is the status of the ground detector and the fire alarm relays
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756. The component shown in the illustration would be installed in which of the following types of fire detection systems
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757. In a typical automatic fire alarm system, which of the listed actions will cause an indication of a fire to be given in the annunciator cabinet?
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758. Fire detecting systems on merchant vessels may be arranged to sense __________.
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759. In a typical automatic fire alarm system, all zone circuits are always connected __________.
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760. In a typical automatic fire alarm system, all zone circuits are always connected __________.
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761. In a typical fire detection control unit, what would be indicated by an illuminated yellow light?
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762. Which of the following fixed temperature heat-actuated fire detectors can be reused after it has detected a fire?
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763. Which of the following fixed temperature heat-actuated fire detectors is the most prone to false alarms?
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764. Which of the following gases represents the greatest threat to personnel safety in an engine room where the exhaust gas is leaking from a diesel engine?
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765. The required fireman's outfits required for MODU's are not to be used for any other purpose EXCEPT for the __________.
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766. How many people onboard a MODU must be trained in the use of the fireman's outfit?
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767. Each fireman's outfit and its spare equipment on a tankship must be stowed in a(n) __________.
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768. How many fireman's outfits are required on a MODU?
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770. Which of the following is required to be included in the fireman's (emergency) outfit?
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771. What Coast Guard Regulations apply to the equipment of a fireman's outfit?
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772. Coast Guard Regulations apply to which of the following requirements of the equipment required to be in a fireman's outfit?
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773. In accordance with 46 CFR Subchapter D (Tank Vessels), which of the following statements is true concerning the equipment required in a fireman's outfit?
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774. Which of the following statements represents U.S. Coast Guard regulations concerning the equipment used with firemen's outfits?
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775. According to U.S. regulations, how many emergency outfits are required to be carried onboard all tankships over 1,000 gross tons?
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776. As part of the emergency outfit required to be carried onboard all tank vessels over 1000 gross tons, flashlights must be __________.
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777. A fireman's outfit carried onboard cargo vessels, must have a __________.
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778. The lifeline which is part of a fireman's outfit must be __________.
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779. The equipment shown in the illustration is a __________
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780. What is the minimum period of time that the air supply for a self-contained breathing apparatus is required to last?
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781. What is the minimum period of time that the air supply for a self-contained breathing apparatus is required to last?
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782. A fully charged standard SCBA can be expected to supply air under non-stressful conditions for approximately _______.
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783. What is the minimum period of time that the air supply for a self-contained breathing apparatus is required to last?
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784. What should you do when the alarm bell on a self-contained breathing apparatus sounds?
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785. You are wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus while fighting a fire in an enclosed space. If sudden strong resistance to breathing is experienced, your first action should be to __________.
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786. When you are wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus, you should immediately return to fresh air if you feel __________.
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787. While wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus the alarm bell begins ringing. Which of the following conditions does this indicate?
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788. When the alarm bell on a self-contained breathing apparatus sounds, how much air supply remains?
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789. (1.7.4.1.1-2) Which unit will provide excellent mobility to the wearer in an unsafe atmosphere and provide oxygen to sustain life?
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790. Why should you wear a self-contained breathing apparatus before entering a closed compartment to fight a fire?
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791. Which statement is TRUE to safely enter a compartment where CO2 has been released from a fixed extinguishing system?
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792. Why should you wear a self-contained breathing apparatus before entering the engine room after the fixed COâ‚‚ system has been discharged to combat a major fire?
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793. While wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus, the user must be aware of the bulkiness of the unit in order to avoid confined spaces. Of what other limitations should the user be aware?
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794. What operational limitation should the user of a self-contained breathing apparatus be concerned with when using the device?
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795. What is a major advantage of using a positive pressure type self-contained breathing apparatus?
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796. The bypass valve on a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) bypasses __________.
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797. While donning the positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus, you discover that the air cylinder pressure gauge and the regulator pressure gauge differ from each other by 500 psi. Which of the listed actions should you consider as appropriate?
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798. The pressure gages on the air cylinder and the regulator should be checked and compared before putting on a positive pressure type self-contained breathing apparatus. Which of the following is the maximum acceptable differential readings permitted to exist between the two gages?
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799. Which of the components listed are interchangeable between different backpack self-contained breathing apparatus produced by various manufacturers?
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800. The safe and efficient use of the facepiece of a self-contained breathing apparatus is directly influenced by __________.
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801. Which of the following conditions represents a particular advantage of using a positive pressure type self- contained breathing apparatus in an atmosphere that is immediately dangerous to life or health?
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802. On a MODU, the locker or space containing the self-contained breathing apparatus must __________.
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803. A MODU must have a self-contained breathing apparatus to be used as protection from gas leaking from a refrigeration unit. To meet this requirement, you may use __________.
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804. For use as protection from gas leaking from a refrigeration unit, each MODU must be equipped with a __________.
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805. Clean air standards referred to as "Grade D" apply to compressed air for use in __________.
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806. Which of the devices listed would be safe to use in a compartment with insufficient oxygen?
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807. According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR Part 35), a pressure-demand, open circuit, self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) shall have a minimum of how many minutes air supply.
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808. Manufacturers of self contained breathing apparatus use color coded face pieces to indicate different sizes. Which of the following statements is true concerning the colors of SCBA face pieces?
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809. The condition of asphyxia arises from which of the following?
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810. During an inspection of a ships storeroom, you find sealed containers of chemicals labeled "potassium bicarbonate" and "potassium chloride". These chemicals are most commonly used aboard ship for _______.
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811. Where in the Code of Federal Regulations will you find information about the compatibility of cargoes?
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812. A health hazard term listed on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) that indicates allergic-like reaction in some people after repeated exposure is __________.
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813. A chemical that causes a substantial proportion of exposed people or animals to develop an allergic reaction in normal tissue after repeated exposure is listed on a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) as a __________.
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814. A health hazard, listed on a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), that can cause cancer in exposed individuals is called a __________.
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815. A reproductive health hazard, listed on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), which can cause genetic changes in sperm or egg cells is called a __________.
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816. A reproductive health hazard, listed on a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), that can damage the fetus during development is called a __________.
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817. A category of health hazard, as listed on a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) which includes teratogens and mutagens, is called a __________.
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818. The temperature at which a liquid, as listed on a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), will change to a gas is called its __________.
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819. A chemical material, as listed on a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) that can undergo a sudden and violent release of pressure and heat is called __________.
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820. A chemical material, as listed on a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) that supplies oxygen required to start or support fire is called a/an __________.
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821. Material listed on a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) that violently self-reacts under commonly occurring conditions is called __________.
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822. A chemical material, as listed on a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), that can spontaneously burst into flames when exposed to air at temperatures below 130°F (55.5°C) with no ignition source needed, is called __________.
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823. What term is listed on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to describe a chemical that can produce life-threatening or seriously disabling health hazards?
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824. Physical data on a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) which describes chemicals that produce health effects requiring medical attention where damage may be permanent but is neither life-threatening nor seriously disabling, is called __________.
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825. A specific document which identifies a chemical, and lists its physical properties, health hazards, required controls, firefighting procedures, cleanup methods, waste disposal, and the safe handling and storage requirements, is commonly called a __________.
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826. A written document identifying chemical material, listing its physical properties, describing health hazards, required controls, correct procedures for firefighting, spill or leak cleanup, waste disposal, and the safe handling and storage of the material, is called an __________.
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827. Which health hazard term is listed on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to indicate that contact with the substance will freeze body tissue on contact?
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828. Material listed on a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) referring to more than one chemical is called a __________.
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829. If the chemical material is a mixture, what must the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) identify?
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830. The physical data term on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) describing whether a liquid is lighter or heavier than water is __________.
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831. The physical data term on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) that indicates if the vapor formed by a material is lighter or heavier than air is called __________.
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832. What does the vapor pressure listed in Section III of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) indicate?
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833. A chemical material, as listed on a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) that reacts with water or moist air, and produces a health or physical hazard, is called __________.
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834. Which of the following reacts dangerously with vinyl chloride?
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835. You have orders to load cargoes of carbon disulfide, diisopropylamine and pyridine on your multi-product tankship. Which statement is TRUE?
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836. What is the minimum required protective clothing that must be worn while sampling hazardous cargo on a tankship?
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837. The flash point of a petroleum product is an indication of its __________.
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838. The flash point of bunker fuel is defined as the __________.
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839. The lowest temperature at which fuel oil gives off sufficient vapor to momentarily flash into flame when ignited is defined as the __________.
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840. The volatility of a flammable liquid is indicated by its __________.
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841. The temperature, in degrees Fahrenheit, at which a liquid gives off a flammable vapor when heated in an open cup tester is called the __________.
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842. Which defines the flash point of a liquid?
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843. The volatility of a flammable liquid is indicated by its __________.
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844. The flash point of a liquid is the __________.
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845. Which statement is TRUE concerning the "flash point" of a substance?
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846. What is the lowest temperature at which the vapors of a flammable liquid will ignite and cause self-sustained combustion in the presence of a spark or flame?
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847. The lowest temperature at which the vapor formed from a liquid ignites in the presence of an ignition source and continues to burn steadily is called the ________.
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848. The lowest temperature at which fuel combustion becomes self-sustaining in the presence of a source of ignition, is defined as the __________.
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849. The lowest temperature at which fuel oil gives off sufficient vapor to burn continuously when ignited is defined as the __________.
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850. Which term defines the lowest temperature required to cause self-sustained combustion of a substance independent of any outside source of ignition?
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851. Which statement describes the relationship between flash point and auto-ignition temperature?
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852. The annual reinspection of a tank vessel, holding a two year Certificate of Inspection endorsed, 'Inspected and Approved for the Carriage of Flammable or Combustible Liquids of Grade A' must __________.
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853. The annual reinspection of a tank vessel, holding a two year Certificate of Inspection endorsed, 'Inspected and Approved for the Carriage of Flammable or Combustible Liquids of Grade A' must __________.
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854. Which of the listed characteristics of fuel oil establishes the danger point as far as transferring, pumping, and firing procedures are concerned?
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855. Which of the listed characteristics of fuel oil establishes the danger point as far as transferring, pumping, and firing procedures are concerned?
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856. The temperature of the fuel oil received during bunkering operations is critical in determining the __________.
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857. You have carbon tetrachloride as part of the cargo. If a fire breaks out in the general area, what is the major danger from the carbon tetrachloride?
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858. According to 46 CFR, Part 30, a Grade "E" petroleum product is __________.
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859. According to 46 CFR Part 35, containers which exceed a capacity of five gallons and contain flammable liquids and gases other than diesel fuel must be stowed __________.
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860. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) classify a liquid having a flash point of 175°F (79.4°C) as a combustible liquid, __________.
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861. Any combustible liquid having a flash point of 150°F or above is grade __________.
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862. Which of the following is classified as a grade "E" combustible liquid?
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863. According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR 30), a flammable liquid with a Reid vapor pressure of 8-1/2 psi or less, and a flash point of 80°F or below, is a grade __________.
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864. A grade "A" petroleum product is __________.
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865. Bunker "C" is classified as a grade __________.
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866. Bunker "C", a grade "E" combustible liquid, will __________.
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867. A grade "E" combustible liquid is one having a flash point of 150°F or above. An example of a grade "E" product is __________.
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868. The explosive range of petroleum vapors when mixed with air is __________.
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869. An example of a combustible liquid is __________.
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870. By definition, combustible liquids are liquids which __________.
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871. Any liquid with a flash point above 80°F is a __________.
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872. Which of the following substances would be classified as a combustible liquid?
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873. Which of the following substances would be classified as a flammable liquid?
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874. Which of the following fuels would be classified as a combustible liquid rather than a flammable liquid?
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875. The vapors given off by heated fuel oil are flammable, explosive, and __________.
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876. The vapors given off by heated fuel oil are heavier than air and are __________.
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877. Which of the following statements is true concerning Bunker "C" vapors?
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878. As its temperature rises, the volume of fuel oil stored in a tank will __________.
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879. The volatility of a liquid is the tendency of a liquid to __________.
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880. By definition, an example of a flammable liquid is __________.
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881. Gasoline is a flammable liquid whose vapors are __________.
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882. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) divide petroleum products into combustible liquids and flammable liquids. Flammable liquids __________.
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883. Any liquid which gives off flammable vapors at or below 80°F, as determined by flash point from an open cup tester, describes a __________.
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884. Diesel fuel is relatively safe to handle due to its low volatility, but the fumes will self-ignite and continue to burn steadily if the fuel is heated to the __________.
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885. A petroleum liquid has a flash point of 85°F. This is a grade __________.
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886. Which of the petroleum products listed has the lowest flash point?
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887. Which of the petroleum products listed has a flash point below 150°F?
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888. Which of the following conditions is true concerning flammable liquid vapors with a concentration above the upper explosive limit?
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889. If flammable liquids are being pumped with a centrifugal pump, you should __________.
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890. If flammable liquids are being pumped with a centrifugal pump, you should __________.
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891. When preparing to pump flammable liquids with a centrifugal pump, you should __________.
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892. For typical crude oils, approximate values for the lower flammable limit and upper flammable limit, would be in the range of _________.
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893. A liquid, as listed on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), having a flash point below 100°F (37.78°C) is called a/an __________.
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894. The lowest temperature at which a liquid, listed on a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), gives off enough vapor to ignite in the presence of an ignition source is called its __________.
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895. Which of the following terms is the minimum temperature at which a liquid, as listed on a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), gives off sufficient vapor concentration to ignite in the presence of an ignition source?
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896. In a closed container of liquid, the force exerted by vapor on the walls of the container above the liquid surface is called __________.
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897. Which of the flash points would indicate a grade D combustible liquid?
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898. Grade D liquids are those having flash points of __________.
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899. Which of the following is an example of an example of a grade D product?
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900. If a cargo of kerosene were considered "too lean" to explode, then it must be __________.
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901. Which is NOT a safety precaution to be observed during the loading of Liquefied Gas?
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902. What are the primary concern(s) for safely transporting and handling liquefied gas?
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903. What is one major advantage of transporting gas under refrigeration?
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904. Why is gas-freeing rarely required for LPG cargo tanks?
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905. What should LFG tank and pipeline maintenance include?
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906. The amount of LFG that may be loaded into a given tank is determined by __________.
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907. Who must approve the carriage of a liquefied gas not appearing in table 4 of 46 CFR Part 154?
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908. The weight of liquefied petroleum gas vapors as compared to air is __________.
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909. Liquefied flammable gas is defined as any flammable gas having a Reid vapor pressure exceeding how many pounds?
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910. What is the primary hazard of liquefied petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas?
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911. What is the primary hazard of liquefied petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas?
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912. Which of the following describes one of the principal dangers inherent in liquefied petroleum gas?
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913. The volatility of a flammable liquid is indicated by its __________.
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914. Which of the following would be classified as grade "C" petroleum product?
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915. What are the flammable limits for motor gasoline?
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916. What is the lowest temperature at which a liquid will give off sufficient vapors to form a flammable mixture with air?
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917. Which of the following terms defines the minimum temperature required to ignite gas or vapor without a spark or flame being present?
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918. The explosive range of a fuel lies between the lower explosive limit and the __________.
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919. Which of the following describes (auto) ignition temperature?
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920. With an increase in temperature the volume of flammable and combustible liquids __________.
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921. What do the designations A, B, C, D, and E grades of cargo define?
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922. Most crude oils are classified as grade __________.
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923. For the purpose of regulating tank vessels, which defines the term flammable liquids?
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924. The heat value of a fuel is best described as __________.
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925. A chemical additive to LPG give it a characteristic __________.
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926. What is Reid Vapor Pressure?
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927. To determine the pressure and temperature limitations under which LFG is required to be transported on a barge, you should look at the __________.
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928. Which of the following describes one of the principal dangers inherent in liquefied petroleum gas?
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929. A combustible liquid is defined as any liquid having a flash point above what temperature?
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930. What is the general name given to propane, butane, and mixtures of the two?
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931. Which statement is correct?
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932. The boiling point of Methane is -161°C. How is the substance carried?
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933. Which of the following describes a liquefied gas?
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934. What is the most common liquefied gas cargo?
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935. Which of the following terms best defines the spontaneous mixing of a tank's liquid contents when a heavier layer forms above a less dense lower layer?
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936. Most liquefied gas cargoes are flammable, and are carried at or close to their boiling point. What will happen if they are released into the atmosphere?
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937. According to Coast Guard regulations (46 CFR) lamp, paint and oil lockers, and similar compartments shall __________.
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938. According to Coast Guard regulation (46 CFR), an "A" class division, bulkhead or deck shall be constructed __________.
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939. Which of the following statements is correct concerning the regulations (46 CFR) regarding internal combustion engine exhausts, boiler and galley uptakes, and similar sources of ignition?
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940. According to Coast Guard regulations (46 CFR Part 92), a standard fire test is one __________.
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941. When required to work in an area where explosive gases may accumulate, you should use hand tools which are __________.
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942. When required to work in an area where explosive gases may accumulate, you should use hand tools which are __________.
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943. Paints and solvents used aboard a vessel should be __________.
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944. A simple precaution to reduce the possibility of accidental fires in the paint locker, is to __________.
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945. Which of the following procedures reduces the possibility of an interior ventilation duct fire from rapidly spreading?
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946. When welding or burning aboard a vessel, you must be certain that the space __________.
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947. When welding or burning aboard a vessel, precautions should always include that __________.
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948. The device used for preventing the passage of flames into enclosed spaces is called a __________.
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949. The heat given to or given up by a substance in changing state is called __________.
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950. Each drilling unit equipped with helicopter fuel storage tanks must have the tanks installed as far as practicable from the __________.
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951. The most likely location for a liquid cargo fire to occur on a tanker would be __________.
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952. The most likely location for a liquid cargo fire to occur on a tanker would be __________.
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953. The most likely location for a liquid cargo fire to occur on a tanker would be __________.
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954. The most likely location for a liquid cargo fire to occur on a tanker would be __________.
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955. Through which of the listed processes is sufficient heat produced to cause spontaneous ignition?
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956. By definition, spontaneous combustion is a result of __________.
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957. Hazardous conditions exist which may result in spontaneous combustion when __________.
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958. Where would spontaneous combustion most likely occur?
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959. Which of the following is the chief source of spontaneous combustion aboard tankers?
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960. Fires resulting from "spontaneous combustion" are usually caused by the improper disposal of __________.
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961. Spontaneous combustion can result from __________.
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962. Spontaneous combustion can occur in __________.
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963. In which of the areas listed is a fire resulting from spontaneous combustion most likely to occur?
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964. The most likely place for a fire to start through the process of spontaneous combustion is in __________.
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965. Where would spontaneous combustion most likely occur?
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966. Which of the listed substances is susceptible to spontaneous combustion?
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967. Which may ignite fuel vapors?
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968. What is LEAST likely to cause ignition of fuel vapors?
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969. Which toxic gas is a product of incomplete combustion, and is often present when a fire burns in a closed compartment?
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970. In the event of a fire, the doors to a stair tower must be closed to prevent the spread of fire by which method?
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971. Locations on a MODU, where flammable hydrocarbon gas or vapors may accumulate due to drilling operations, are defined as __________.
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972. To prevent oily rags from spontaneously igniting they should be __________.
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973. Which of the practices listed should be avoided since it represents a fire hazard?
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974. Smoking in bed on a MODU is dangerous __________.
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975. One of the main concerns when fighting a galley fire is __________.
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976. The primary danger in helicopter fires on a MODU is __________.
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977. Which of the following hazards is associated with the handling of petroleum products?
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978. If diesel fuel vapors in a compartment are considered to be within the flammable range __________.
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979. Which of the listed tanks presents the greatest potential for an explosion?
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980. Repair of structures on a MODU in the vicinity of liquid mud handling areas presents what possible hazard?
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981. Explosive and flammable gases are most likely to be encountered on a MODU __________.
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982. What must be present in order for combustion to occur inside a piping system such as a vapor collection header in a marine emission control system?
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983. Some cargoes can react with air to form unstable oxygen compounds which could __________.
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984. One of the common hazards onboard a vessel is represented by the accumulation of harmful gases in tanks, holds, etc. Which of the following gases is the most dangerous to personnel safety in confined atmospheres, as it is absorbed by the blood 300 times more quickly than oxygen?
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985. If a boiler has been laid up dry for an extended period, it will be unsafe to enter the steam and water drum immediately after it has been opened, as there may be __________.
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986. Which of the following can result in an oxygen deficiency in a closed space?
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987. A tank which has been sealed for a long period of time can be dangerous because __________.
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988. Which of the listed conditions could cause a dangerous reduction in oxygen in a shipboard compartment?
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989. An oxygen indicator will detect _________.
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990. To determine that a compartment contains sufficient oxygen to sustain life, you should use a/an __________.
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991. An oxygen indicator will detect _________.
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992. The oxygen indicator is an instrument that measures the __________.
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993. Which of the following statements is true regarding oxygen indicators?
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994. After a fire has been extinguished in a closed space, personnel may safely enter the space when __________.
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995. According to Federal Regulations, a confined or enclosed space on a ship which is being prepared for "HOT WORK", should be inspected, tested and designated "SAFE FOR HOT WORK" if _______.
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996. According to Federal Regulations, a confined or enclosed space on a ship which is being prepared for "HOT WORK", should be inspected, tested and designated "SAFE FOR HOT WORK" if _______.
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997. According to Federal Regulations, a confined or enclosed space on a ship which is being prepared for "HOT WORK", should be inspected, tested and designated "SAFE FOR HOT WORK" if _______.
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998. Before welding is permitted on a fuel tank, it must be certified or declared as which of the following?
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999. Which of the gases listed is the poisonous gas most likely to be found in a closed compartment involved in a fire?
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1000. If flammable vapors have penetrated a gas free space, which of the following actions would be the most hazardous to perform?
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1001. The upper explosive limit (UEL) of a mixture of flammable vapors and air is defined as __________.
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1002. The explosive range of a mixture of flammable vapors and air lies between the lower and upper explosive limits. These limits are specified as a percentage of __________.
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1003. The explosive range of a mixture of flammable vapors and air lies between the lower and upper explosive limits. These limits are specified as a percentage of __________.
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1004. The flammable limits of benzene are 1.4% to 8% by volume in air. The instrument shown in the illustration is used to sample a tank that had contained benzene and a 90% reading is obtained. What percentage of benzene vapor would be indicated at the sampling point
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1005. The explosive range of benzene is 1.4% to 8% by volume in air. If you sample an empty tank that had contained benzene and obtained a reading of 50% L.E.L. on a combustible gas indicator, then the __________.
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1006. The flammable limits of methane by volume is 5% to 15%. If the combustible gas indicator reading is 50% when sampling a compartment containing methane, the flammable vapor concentration at the sample point is __________.
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1007. The flammable limits of kerosene are 0.7% to 6.0% by volume in air. The combustible gas indicator reading is 50% of the lower explosive level. The flammable vapor concentration at the sample point is __________.
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1008. The flammable limits of kerosene is 0.7% to 6.0% by volume in air. If a tank having contained kerosene is tested with the combustible gas indicator, shown in the illustration, and a reading of 50% is obtained, this means __________
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1009. The vapor explosive range of gasoline by volume is 1.0% to 6.0% in air. If a gasoline tank is sampled with an explosimeter, and the reading obtained is 30% L.E.L., the vapor concentration at the sample point is __________.
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1010. When using the combustible gas indicator to test a cargo tank, and the hydrocarbon content of the atmosphere exceeds the upper explosive limit (UEL), __________.
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1011. A vapor sample is drawn into the combustible gas indicator shown in the illustration. The needle deflects to the explosive range of the scale and then returns to rest at 20%. What does this indicate
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1012. Combustible gas indicators measure the concentration of combustible gases as a percentage of the lower explosive limit of the gas. If the hydrocarbon content of the sample exceeds the upper explosive limit __________.
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1013. The flammable limits of benzene are 1.4% to 8.0% by volume in air. If a reading of 50% of the lower explosive limit is obtained, using the meter shown in the illustration, the vapor concentration at the sample point is __________
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1014. The flammable limits of Benzene are 1.4% to 8% by volume in air. If a combustible gas indicator is used to sample a tank that contains a Benzene vapor/air mixture of 0.7% Benzene vapor by volume in air, which of the listed indications will be observed on the meter?
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1015. The reading of a combustible gas indicator indicates the percentage of the __________.
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1016. Combustible gas indicators measure the presence of combustible gas as a percentage of the __________.
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1017. A combustible gas indicator is used to determine __________.
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1018. What is the purpose of an explosimeter?
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1019. Which of the following conditions is an important consideration to remember when using a combustible gas indicator?
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1020. When testing the atmosphere of a compartment with a combustible gas indicator, the operator must remember that __________.
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1021. Combustible gas indicators are used to detect flammable gases or vapors in the atmosphere. As a safety feature, they are equipped with __________.
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1022. The reading on the combustible gas indicator, shown in the illustration, is obtained by burning the vapor sample within the instrument. How is the flame prevented from igniting the vapor within the space being tested
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1023. Combustible gas indicators detect flammable gases, or vapors present in the atmosphere by an intricate system which includes __________.
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1024. Combustible gas indicators are used to detect flammable gases or vapors present in a tank. This is accomplished by an intricate instrument incorporating a/an __________.
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1025. Which of the following statements is true concerning the meter shown in the illustration
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1026. When taking samples of a tank atmosphere with an explosimeter, you should __________.
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1027. To detect the presence of explosive gases in any space, tank, or compartment, you should use a _____.
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1028. Hydrocarbon vapors are usually detected by the use of the __________.
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1029. An instrument used to detect explosive gas/air mixtures, usually measures the concentration in terms of the lower explosive limit, and is known as a __________.
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1030. The instrument shown in the illustration is used to indicate the __________
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1031. Before entering a fuel tank that has been cleaned, it should be checked with an oxygen indicator and a/an __________.
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1032. The instrument shown in the illustration has not been used for several weeks. Prior to its use for testing a compartment, you should __________
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1033. What is the generally accepted method of determining whether the atmosphere within a cargo tank is explosive, too rich, or too lean to support combustion?
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1034. What is the generally accepted method of determining whether the atmosphere within a cargo tank is explosive, too rich, or too lean to support combustion?
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1035. What is the generally accepted method of determining whether the atmosphere within a cargo tank is explosive, too rich, or too lean to support combustion?
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1036. Before making any welded repairs to the internals of a vessel's fuel tank in a U.S. port, the tank must be examined by __________.
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1037. You are about to enter a compartment to investigate a suspected smoldering fire. If you're not wearing a self- contained breathing apparatus, you should test the compartment's atmosphere to determine if there is/are __________.
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1038. Prior to entering a compartment containing an atmosphere potentially dangerous to life or health and deficient in oxygen, you should don an approved breathing apparatus. Which of the listed devices would be suitable?
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1039. One precaution to take prior to working in a freshly painted compartment where there are an excessive amount of paint fumes, is to __________.
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1040. According to Federal Regulations, a confined or enclosed space that is being prepared for crew members to enter, should be tested and designated "NOT SAFE FOR WORKERS" if the oxygen content of the atmosphere in the compartment is LESS than ____.
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1041. Ethylene oxide has a lower explosive limit of 2.0% and an upper explosive limit of 100% by volume in air. This means __________.
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1042. The explosive range of methane is 5% to 15% by volume in air. This means a vapor/air mixture of __________.
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1043. Diesel fuel vapors __________.
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1044. A characteristic of most petroleum vapors is that they are __________.
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1045. Petroleum vapors are heavier than air and __________.
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1046. Petroleum vapors are dangerous __________.
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1047. Breathing petroleum vapors is hazardous and may cause __________.
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1048. The highest concentration of a harmful substance to which a person may be exposed without danger to health, is termed the __________.
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1049. The upper explosive limit (UEL) of a mixture of flammable vapors and air is defined as __________.
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1050. If a mixture containing air and a concentration of flammable vapor, is capable of ignition when exposed to a spark or other source of ignition, it is said to be __________.
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1051. Span gas is used aboard liquefied natural gas carriers to __________.
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1052. Each tank ship having an inert gas system must have portable instruments to measure concentrations of hydrocarbon vapor in inert atmospheres. The ship must also carry instruments that can measure concentrations of _________.
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1053. Tankers that are in service carrying "sour crudes" are faced with additional problems for their safe operation. One such problem is called "polyphoric oxidation" and results in ________.
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1054. What information can be obtained from a marine chemist's certificate on a tank barge?
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1055. What information can be obtained from a marine chemist's certificate on a tank barge?
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1056. What information can be obtained from a marine chemist's certificate on a tank barge?
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1057. What information can be obtained from a marine chemist's certificate on a tank barge?
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1058. If personnel are required to enter a cargo tank that has not been certified as "gas free", __________.
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1059. A tank or compartment is "gas free" when there is an absence of dangerous concentrations of __________.
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1060. Which of the following conditions must be met before a marine chemist will issue a certificate for a compartment to be "safe for workers, safe for hot work"?
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1061. The atmosphere of an empty fuel tank is tested and designated "gas free". Which of the following statements is correct concerning this tank?
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1062. If, in a compartment or space, the gas or oxygen content is not within permissible concentration, and dangerous gases are either present, or may be produced by residues, what would be the safety designation listed on a marine chemist's certificate?
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1063. The designation "Not safe for men - Not safe for fire" means __________.
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1064. A fuel tank on a barge has been certified by a marine chemist as being "Safe for Men" and "Safe for fire." This condition may change if ___________.
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1065. The only portable electrical equipment permitted in a compartment which is not gas free is a lamp that is __________.
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1066. If emergency welding repairs must be made to the upper area of a fuel tank, the tank and/or adjacent compartments may need to be _______.
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1067. Which one of the following statements is true concerning the gas free status of a compartment?
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1068. A fuel tank is considered to be gas free when the tank is __________.
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1069. A tank or compartment is "gas free" when there is an absence of dangerous concentrations of __________.
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1070. While in a foreign port, burning and welding repairs are to be carried out on a section of heating coil located in a tank having last contained a grade "D" product. Which of the following procedures should be followed when a certified marine chemist is not available?
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1071. While in a foreign port, burning and welding repairs are to be carried out on a section of heating coil located in a tank having last contained a grade "D" product. Which of the following procedures should be followed when a certified marine chemist is not available?
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1072. When providing first aid to a victim of gas poisoning, what is the MOST important symptom to check for?
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1073. Which statement is TRUE concerning combustible gas indicators?
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1074. What would likely happen if you were exposed to a 100% methane atmosphere for more than 15 minutes?
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1075. What type of gas detection device is used to determine when gassing up is complete?
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1076. Span gas is used for what process?
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1077. Where is a permanently installed system of gas detection required?
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1078. What is an enclosure which will withstand ignition of a flammable gas, and which will prevent the transmission of any flame able to ignite a flammable gas, which may be present in the surrounding atmosphere called?
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1079. The vapor pressure of a gas is defined as the pressure necessary to keep it in what state?
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1080. The flash point of vinyl chloride is __________.
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1081. A combustible gas indicator will operate correctly ONLY when the __________.
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1082. Methane gas is __________.
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1083. Which of the following describes a chemical gas?
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1084. The process of adding mercaptans to gas, is known as __________.
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1085. Asphyxia is generally limited to enclosed spaces, and the deficiency of breathable air in an enclosed space can occur with any of the following conditions. Indicate the condition that will NOT cause asphyxia.
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1086. Ventilation spaces for a gas safe space within the cargo area must be __________.
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1087. What is the maximum reliable shelf life of a filter gas mask canister if the seal is unbroken?
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1088. Which of the following statements is true concerning canister-type gas masks?
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1089. Which of the following devices allows the user to remain in an oxygen deficient space for the longest period of time without interruption?
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1090. Combustible gas indicators incorporate the use of a/an __________.
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1091. For H2S detection, sensitized tapes indicate H2S presence by means of discoloration of an exposed spot on the tape. The shade of the color on the spot depends upon the concentration of H2S and which of the following factors?
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1092. The worst atmospheric condition for dispersion of hydrogen sulfide is __________.
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1093. Individuals who have consumed alcohol within 24 hours of exposure to H2S can tolerate __________.
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1094. A compartment is tested and found to contain 20.8% oxygen by volume, permissible concentrations of toxic materials, and concentrations of flammable gas just below the lower flammable limit. If the residues are not capable of producing toxic materials or flammable concentrations, what would be the designation listed on the marine chemist's certificate?
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1095. Which of the following limitations is correct regarding gas masks, otherwise called filter masks?
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1096. If a cargo tank has not been certified as gas free, __________.
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1097. As chief engineer on a vessel, you and the first engineer are planning a welding job in the cargo-hold. How would you ensure that all safety precautions are reviewed prior to starting this job?
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1098. A high concentration of hydrogen sulfide gas is most likely to be found in which of the locations listed?
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1099. The airborne concentrations of substances (such as hydrogen sulfide) under which nearly all workers may be repeatedly exposed without adverse effects are called __________.
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1100. The maximum concentration of hydrogen sulfide to which workers may be regularly exposed without adverse effects is __________.
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1101. When hydrogen sulfide is burned (flared) on a MODU, which of the following conditions can be expected to occur?
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1102. The characteristic odor of "rotten eggs" is normally associated with which toxic and poisonous gas?
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1103. Hydrogen sulfide gas has an odor of "rotten eggs" and can be extremely toxic and dangerous when above threshold limit values because ________.
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1104. Requirements for H2S preparation and equipment usage aboard MODU's in U.S. offshore waters are administered by which of the following organizations?
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1105. Hydrogen sulfide in explosive concentrations has been detected on the drill floor and the abandon rig signal has been sounded. Which of the following would be the safest way to evacuate?
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1106. On a MODU, if there is a probability of encountering hydrogen sulfide during the drilling of a well, air movers (bug blowers) should be installed to dilute the concentration of gas at the __________.
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1107. Since accumulations of hydrogen sulfide gas on a MODU can be dangerous to personnel, it is important to know that this gas is __________.
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1108. What additional precautions should be taken when making temporary repairs to a MODU that is operating when hydrogen sulfide is present?
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1109. When pumping sour crude, which gas should be tested for prior to entering the cargo pumproom to repair a leaking pump?
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1110. Hydrogen sulfide is the constituent giving sour crude oil the characteristic odor of rotten eggs. One of the hazards associated with hydrogen sulfide is __________.
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1111. Hydrogen sulfide gives crude oil the sour odor of rotten eggs. A hazard to personnel regarding hydrogen sulfide is __________.
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1112. High concentrations of hydrogen sulfide gas are most dangerous to personnel because they can __________.
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1113. High concentrations of hydrogen sulfide gas are most dangerous to personnel because they can __________.
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1114. Hydrogen sulfide gas (Hâ‚‚S) is highly toxic and has a characteristic odor of rotten eggs. The sense of smell cannot always be depended upon to detect hydrogen sulfide gas because __________.
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1115. When H2S has been encountered on a MODU, or is anticipated, monitoring devices must sound an alarm (which differs from the lower concentration alarm) or otherwise warn employees when concentration of H2S reaches or exceeds how many parts per million?
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1116. If H2S exposure is anticipated, fixed monitoring devices aboard a MODU should have a low level concentration alarm to alert personnel. at what concentration level will the alarm activate?
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1117. The lethal concentration of hydrogen sulfide that will result in death with short-term exposure is a minimum of __________.
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1118. What is the percentage of oxygen in a typical sample of uncontaminated air?
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1119. Which type of respiratory protection is preferable for repair/investigation personnel on a MODU in a hydrogen sulfide (H2S) environment?
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1120. The worst atmospheric condition for dispersion of hydrogen sulfide is __________.
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1121. A tank has been sealed and unventilated for a long period of time. Which of the following statements is true?
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1122. Prior to entering a cargo pump room, you should ensure that __________.
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1123. A good approach to personnel safety is to assume that all tanks and pumprooms are potentially dangerous. You should immediately leave an area whenever __________.
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1124. When removing the cap from a sounding tube on a MODU, the sound of air escaping indicates the tank __________.
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1125. An electrically "charged mist" will be found in a __________.
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1126. Liquid petroleum products will become electrically charged as a result of the __________.
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1127. Fuel tanks should never be filled by cascading liquid through an open hatch or manhole because __________.
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1128. When petroleum products are handled, static electricity can be generated by __________.
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1129. When handling petroleum products, static electricity is generated by moving machinery and __________.
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1130. Where would you expect to find a "charged mist" on a tanker?
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1131. When taking on fuel it is important to remember that petroleum vapors are __________.
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1132. Which of the following methods will reduce the possibility of producing an electrical spark?
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1133. According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), pump room ventilation on a U.S. flag tanker may be accomplished by __________.
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1134. When checking the level of a volatile liquid in a tank on the weather deck of a tank vessel, you should position yourself __________.
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1135. Where grades A, B, C, and D liquid cargoes are involved, power-driven or manually-operated spark producing devices shall not be used in the cargo pump room unless __________.
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1136. Which of the following precautions are necessary when using any electrical equipment in a hazardous location, such as a cargo pumproom?
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1137. To prevent an explosion when the pump room has not been certified gas free and repairs are to be carried out, the only type of portable electric equipment allowed in the pump room would be an approved __________.
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1138. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), require electric hand lamps, approved for use in fuel tanks, to be battery powered and __________.
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1139. What is NOT required of the cargo tank venting on a tank barge carrying grade A liquids?
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1140. What is required of the access to a cargo pumproom on a tank vessel carrying grades A, B, C or D liquid cargoes?
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1141. Branch venting from safety relief valves on barges shall be constructed to discharge the gas at a vertical height above the weather deck to a minimum of __________.
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1142. Regulations require that cargo tanks in which grades B or C liquids are carried must be vented with which of the following?
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1143. Your tank vessels carrying grade B liquids. Regulations required that the cargo pumps be separated from all sources of vapor ignition by which item?
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1144. Which states the requirements for the access to a cargo pumproom in a tank vessel carrying grades C or D liquid cargo?
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1145. What do regulations require that pumprooms on tank vessels carrying grade C liquid cargo with machinery spaces below the freeboard deck be ventilated with?
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1146. What are flame screens used for?
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1147. If a repair team is to enter a confined space for repair work, what minimum level of oxygen should be present?
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1148. As first engineer, you are standing by the #3 deep fuel oil storage tank as a crew member is working inside the tank. Before entering the tank, the atmosphere was checked and determined safe for men to work. While standing by you notice that the crew member is not moving. After attempts to communicate with the downed mariner receives no response, what action would you take?
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1149. On a newly constructed oceangoing vessel of 10,000 gross tons, equipped with an approved 100 ppm oily water separator, and bilge monitor, the bilge monitor continuous record must be __________.
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1150. In the Oil Record Book, a comprehensive list of operational items are grouped into operational sections. Each section is codified by a/an __________.
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1151. When making entries in the Oil Record Book, all quantities should be __________.
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1152. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), each completed page of the Oil Record Book must be signed by the _________.
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1153. If an incorrect entry were made in the Oil Record Book, you should __________.
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1154. When making entries in the Oil Record Book, the date, operational code, and item number shall be inserted in the appropriate columns. Furthermore, the required particulars shall be __________.
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1155. Oil Record Books, as per U.S. regulations, have two sections, Part I and Part II. What is defined in the pages preceding the log example listing for Oil Record Book Part I?
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1156. U.S. flag ships may obtain an Oil Record Book from the __________.
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1157. The Oil Record Book must be maintained onboard the vessel for __________.
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1158. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), which of the following operations aboard a tanker must be recorded in the Oil Record Book on a tank-to-tank basis according to Coast Guard Regulations?
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1159. Oil Pollution Regulations (33 CFR), require any transfer, or discharge of oil, or oily mixtures be recorded in the __________.
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1160. Oil Pollution Regulations (33 CFR), require any transfer, or discharge of oil, or oily mixtures be recorded in the __________.
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1161. Which of the following machinery space operations is required to be logged in the Oil Record Book?
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1162. A MODU is required to carry an Oil Record Book to log entries in the book regarding the __________.
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1163. A MODU is required to carry an Oil Record Book, and must maintain the book on board for __________.
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1164. The regulations regarding Oil Record Books do not apply to MODU's that __________.
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1165. The requirement to carry an Oil Record Book does not apply to a MODU that __________.
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1166. Passenger vessels shall maintain an Oil Record Book, if the vessel is __________.
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1167. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), the overall responsibility in maintaining the Oil Record Book is given to the __________.
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1168. With regards to a ship's Oil Record Book, an oil tanker of 150 gross tons and above must maintain entries in ________.
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1169. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), the Oil Record Book for all U.S. ships ________.
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1170. Which ship must maintain Part II (Cargo/Ballast Operations) of the Oil Record Book?
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1171. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), each operation involving the transfer of oil or oily mixture that requires an entry in the Oil Record Book shall be fully recorded __________.
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1172. In what part of 33CFR can be found the recordkeeping requirements for specific machinery space operations onboard all ships of 400 gross tons or above other than a tanker that must be entered into an Oil Record Book?
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1173. In accordance with the international MARPOL Annex I regulations and the federal regulations in 33 CFR Subchapter O, specific machinery space operations onboard all ships of 400 gross tons or above other than a tanker must be documented in an Oil Record Book. This includes disposal of oil residues and overboard discharge of bilge water that has accumulated in machinery spaces, as well as other operations. Who is responsible for signing the Oil Record Book entry for the specific operation?
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1174. In accordance with the international MARPOL Annex I regulations and the federal regulations in 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), specific machinery space operations onboard all ships of 400 gross tons or above other than a tanker must be documented in an Oil Record Book. Which of the listed machinery space operations must be documented in the Oil Record Book?
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1175. You are the Chief Engineer onboard a general cargo vessel in excess of 1600 gross tons. To remain in compliance with the 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), for non-tank vessel machinery space operations, which of the following requires an entry to be made in the Oil Record Book?
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1176. According to the 33 CFR regulations pertaining to the Oil Record Book, what person or entity has ownership of the Oil Record Book?
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1177. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), how long must the Oil Record Book be maintained on board those vessels for which the regulations apply?
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1178. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), which of the following statements is true concerning the signature of the Oil Record Book?
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1179. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), how often must the Oil Record Book be updated with entries?
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1180. In what part of 33CFR can be found the recordkeeping requirements for specific machinery space operations onboard all ships of 400 gross tons or above other than a tanker that must be entered into an Oil Record Book?
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1181. In accordance with the international MARPOL Annex I regulations and the federal regulations in 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), specific machinery space operations onboard all ships of 400 gross tons or above other than a tanker must be documented in an Oil Record Book. Which of the listed machinery space operations must be documented in the Oil Record Book?
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1182. When discharging clean ballast, prior to entering the loading port, if the ballast is determined by the oil monitor to exceed 15 parts per million of oil, the deballasting must _________.
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1183. According to the Coast Guard Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR), what is the minimum number of bolts required in a temporarily connected standard ANSI coupling?
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1184. U.S. Coast Guard Regulations (33 CFR), state that ocean going ships of 400 gross tons and above must be fitted with a standard discharge shore connection for the discharge of oily waste from machinery space bilges to reception facilities. The flange of this discharge connection must be __________.
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1185. According to 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), an oceangoing ship of over 400 gross tons must be fitted with a standard discharge shore connection. What size bolt circle diameter is required for this shore connection to transfer oily ballast to a shoreside reception facility?
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1186. An ocean going ship of 4000 gross tons must be fitted with a standard discharge shore connection for the discharge of oily wastes to a reception facility. The dimensions for the connection are specified in the Pollution Prevention Regulations under Part __________.
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1187. Which of the following statements is true concerning oil transfer connections?
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1188. When completing the ballasting operation of a contaminated tank, which of the following problems must be guarded against?
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1189. Which of the following liquids can ordinarily be discharged overboard without being processed through an oily water separator?
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1190. If a leak in an oil hose coupling cannot be stopped by tightening the coupling bolts, you should __________.
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1191. If a leak in a fueling hose coupling cannot be stopped by tightening the coupling joint, you should __________.
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1192. If a leak in an oil hose coupling cannot be stopped by tightening the coupling bolts, you should __________.
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1193. Your vessel is taking on fuel when a small leak develops in the hose. You order the pumping stopped. Before you resume pumping, you should __________.
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1194. While taking on fuel oil, the transfer hose leaks causing a sheen on the water. What action should you take?
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1195. What causes the most frequent incidents of pollution during tanker operations?
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1196. Small oil spills on deck can be prevented from contaminating any waters by __________.
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1197. Small oil spills on deck may be prevented from entering the water by __________.
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1198. Small oil spills on deck can be kept from contaminating the surrounding waters by __________.
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1199. According to Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR), a vessel built in 1977 with a gross registered tonnage of 219 tons, must __________.
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1200. Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR) require a 1500 gross ton vessel (constructed before July 1, 1974) equipped with a fill fitting for which discharge containment is impractical to __________.
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1201. An ocean going ship of 6000 gross tons or above must be fitted with a standard discharge shore connection with dimensions outlined in Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR) or be substituted with a __________.
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1202. An ocean going ship of 400 gross tons or above must be fitted with a standard oil discharge shore connection with dimensions outlined in Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR) or be substituted with a suitable __________.
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1203. Waste oil from the lube oil sumps of machinery may NOT be __________.
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1204. The Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR) prohibit draining __________.
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1205. The Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR) prohibits draining __________.
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1206. The Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR) state that a ship's oily bilge slops may be pumped in port only if the __________.
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1207. If it becomes necessary to pump bilges while a vessel is in port, which of the following procedures should be followed?
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1208. Bilges may be pumped __________.
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1209. The International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate on a MODU is valid for a period of __________.
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1210. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O, shipboard pollution prevention regulations are enforced by the __________.
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1211. An International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Certificate ceases to be valid on a U.S. Ship when __________.
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1212. According to U.S. regulations, what vessels are required to have the "Discharge of Oil Prohibited" placard?
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1213. A "Discharge of Oil Prohibited" placard must be fixed in a conspicuous place in each machinery space, or at the bilge and ballast pump control station as required by __________.
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1214. Exemption or partial exemption from compliance with any requirement in the Oil or Hazardous Material Pollution Prevention Regulations prescribed in (33 CFR 155) may be granted by the __________.
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1215. Some Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR), only apply to "new ships." Under these regulations, a new ship is a ship __________.
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1216. Used engine oil may be properly disposed of by __________.
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1217. While loading bulk oil, you notice oil on the water near the barge. Which of the following actions should you carry out FIRST?
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1218. If a vessel moored at a U.S. terminal does not comply with Coast Guard Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR), it may be detained by the __________.
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1219. Where are "prohibited oil spaces" specified in the Pollution Prevention Regulations 33 CFR Subchapter O?
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1220. Prohibited oil spaces as specified in the Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR Part 155) provide regulations for which of the following?
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1221. Which of the following vessels is NOT exempt from mandatory requirements on ballast water management for control of non-indigenous species in waters of the United States?
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1222. The tanks used for oily waste on a new ocean going cargo ship of 6000 gross tons must meet certain requirements for isolation between oil and bilge systems. These requirements are set forth in __________.
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1223. According to 33 CFR Part 155, a 1500 gross ton freight vessel, with a keel laid in 1969, must have a fuel oil discharge containment for the fuel tank vents. This containment must consist of __________.
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1224. Fuel oil and bulk lubricating oil discharge containment on a 200 gross ton ship (constructed before July 1, 1974) may consist of a/an __________.
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1225. According to U.S. regulations which of the following statements is correct regarding the fuel oil containment around loading manifolds?
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1226. According to U.S. regulations which of the following statements is correct regarding the fuel oil containment around loading manifolds?
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1227. For a ship of 10,000 gross tons, constructed after 30 June 1974, a fixed container, or enclosed deck area, must exist under or around each fuel oil tank vent. The container must have a capacity of at least __________.
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1228. According the Pollution Prevention Regulations, a tank vessel with a total capacity of over 250,000 barrels of cargo oil, having two loading arms with a nominal pipe size diameter of 10 inches, must have under each loading manifold a fixed container or an enclosed deck area having a minimum capacity of __________.
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1229. U.S. Coast Guard Regulations require that no person may transfer oil or fuel to a vessel of 3000 gross tons constructed after June 30, 1974, unless each fuel tank vent overflow and fill pipe is equipped with a/an __________.
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1230. A tank vessel with an oil cargo capacity of 5000 barrels is required by regulations to have a fixed container, or enclosed deck area under or around each oil loading manifold and each oil transfer connection point. The capacity of these containment areas is based upon __________.
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1231. A ship of 6000 gross tons constructed after June 30, 1974, must have a fixed container, or enclosed deck area under or around each fuel oil vent, overflow, and fill pipe. This fixed container, or enclosed deck area must have a capacity of at least __________.
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1232. Where will you find the procedures for the reporting of oil discharge into the water?
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1233. When the scuppers are plugged and an oil spill occurs on deck, you should __________.
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1234. In the event of a small bunker oil spill on deck occurring while fueling, you should __________.
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1235. In the event of a small bunker oil spill on deck occurring while fueling, you should __________.
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1236. When the scuppers are plugged and an oil spill occurs on deck, you should __________.
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1237. The most common type of containment device for spilled oil on the water is the use of __________.
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1238. A method NOT usually allowed for cleaning up oil spills would be the use of __________.
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1239. The use of sinking and dispersing agents for the removal of surface oil is __________.
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1240. In cleaning up an oil spill, the use of chemical agents would __________.
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1241. In cleaning up an oil spill, the use of straw or reclaimed paper fibers would be an example of which type of oil removal?
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1242. If 1/4 liter of oil is spilled during fueling and causes a sheen upon the water, it __________.
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1243. The Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR) require that all oil spills in United States waters be reported immediately to the __________.
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1244. If 1/4 liter of oil is spilled during fueling and causes a sheen upon the water, it __________.
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1245. According to U.S. regulations, tank vessels with greater than 250 barrels capacity are required to have a means of emergency shutdown. This device does which of the following?
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1246. What do the emergency shutdown requirements of U.S. regulations apply to?
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1247. Which of the following represents an emergency procedure used to stop the oil flow aboard tank vessels, of 250 tons or greater, as required by U.S. regulations?
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1248. When you notice oil on the water near your vessel while taking on fuel, what should your first action be?
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1249. You are taking on fuel when you notice oil in the water around your vessel. You should immediately stop fueling and __________.
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1250. What is the FIRST action to take if you detect oil around your tank vessel while discharging petroleum products?
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1251. While your vessel is taking on fuel you notice oil on the water around the vessel. What should you do FIRST?
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1252. Your vessel is taking on bunkers from a shoreside facility. If oil begins flowing from one tank vent, which of the following actions should be taken FIRST?
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1253. According to the Pollution Prevention Regulations, any discharge of oil, or oily mixture into the sea from any oil tanker, or from any ship of 400 gross tons and above, other than an oil tanker, is prohibited while in a "special" area. These "special areas" are designated in __________.
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1254. According to the Pollution Prevention Regulations, any ship operating under the authority of the United States which engages in coastwise or international voyages is prohibited from discharging any oil or oily mixture overboard while in a "special area". The descriptions of the "special areas" are designated in __________.
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1255. The term "oil", as used in the Pollution Prevention Regulations 33 CFR Subchapter O, means __________.
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1256. The term "oil" as defined in the Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR) means: __________.
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1257. The term "oily mixture", as defined in the Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR) includes __________.
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1258. Which of the following is considered "discharge" as it applies to the pollution regulations?
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1259. The word "discharge" as used in Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR Part 151) applies to oil __________.
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1260. According to the Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR), which of the following qualifies as a discharge of oil?
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1261. The Exclusive Economic Zone extends from the baseline of territorial sea of the United States seaward ___________.
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1262. The International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Certificate required by MARPOL is issued to U.S. flag MODUs by the __________.
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1263. Under the regulations implementing MARPOL, a mobile offshore drilling unit is required to have an International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Certificate when the unit __________.
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1264. International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Certificates are required for each U.S. oil tanker at or above how many gross registered tons?
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1265. According to MARPOL, the definition of gray water includes drainage from __________.
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1266. In accordance with MARPOL (), the definition of oil does NOT include which of the following?
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1267. Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR) state that no person may transfer oil to or from a vessel unless the __________.
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1268. The Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR) require that no person may transfer oil to or from a vessel unless __________.
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1269. According to U.S. regulations, which of the following describes the declaration of inspection?
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1270. A oil tanker may not discharge an oily mixture into the sea from a cargo tank, slop tank, or cargo pump room bilge unless which of the following conditions is present?
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1271. U.S. regulations require all tankships of 150 GT and above and all other ships of 400 GT and above, to prepare and maintain which of the following?
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1272. According to Coast Guard Regulations (CFR 33), the shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan must include __________.
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1273. Which of the following is NOT a mandatory requirement of the shipboard oil pollution emergency plan?
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1274. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), which of the following is a mandatory section of the shipboard oil pollution emergency plan?
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1275. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), which of the following is NOT required to be provided as part of the appendixes of the Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan?
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1276. When amendments are made to the shipboard oil pollution emergency plan, all revisions must be submitted to the Coast Guard __________.
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1277. Which of the following is required to have a Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan?
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1278. According to 33 CFR's, the approval period for a shipboard oil pollution emergency plan expires after __________.
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1279. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), a shipboard oil pollution emergency plan is required to be reviewed __________.
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1280. Which statement is TRUE when reviewing a Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan?
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1281. Which of the following describes heavy fuel oils when they have been spilled?
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1282. What would be the minimum distance from any shoreline that a vessel must be located before it is permitted to perform a complete ballast water exchange to be in compliance with U.S. Federal Ballast Water Management Regulations?
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1283. Ocean vessel Ballast Water Management Regulations can be found in __________.
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1284. To be in compliance with U.S. Federal Ballast Water Management regulations, which of the following procedures may be followed by an ocean vessel entering U.S. waters returning from an international voyage?
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1285. To be in compliance with U.S. Federal Ballast Water Management regulations, which of the following procedures may be followed by an ocean vessel entering U.S. waters returning from an international voyage?
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1286. Which of the following is considered "discharge" as it applies to the pollution regulations?
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1287. Which would be considered pollution under the U.S. water pollution laws?
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1288. The Federal Water Pollution Control Act requires the person in charge of a vessel to immediately notify the Coast Guard as soon as he knows of any oil discharge. Failure to notify the Coast Guard can lead to a monetary fine and imprisonment up to what duration?
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1289. What does the MARPOL 73/78 convention deal with?
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1290. In accordance with international MARPOL Annex I regulations and federal regulations under 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), for vessels of 400 gross tons and above which are all required to carry an oily-water separator to process bilge slops, what is the design criteria in terms of maximum oil content of the overboard discharge?
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1291. In accordance with federal regulations under 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), for U.S. non- oceangoing ships, what is the required means for preventing pollution by oil as it pertains to handling bilge slops?
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1292. In accordance with federal regulations under 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), for U.S. non- oceangoing ships, what is the required means for preventing pollution by oil as it pertains to handling bilge slops?
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1293. In accordance with international MARPOL Annex I regulations and the federal regulations under 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), for oceangoing ships of 400 gross tons and above but less than 10,000 gross tons, what is the required means for preventing pollution by oil as it pertains to handling bilge slops?
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1294. In accordance with international MARPOL Annex I regulations and the federal regulations under 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), for oceangoing ships of 400 gross tons and above but less than 10,000 gross tons, what is the required means for preventing pollution by oil as it pertains to handling bilge slops?
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1295. In accordance with the federal regulations in 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), continuing violations of The Federal Water Pollution Control Act and international MARPOL regulations may constitute separate violations subject to civil penalties. Which of the following statements is true?
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1296. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), which discharge of oil or oily mixture to sea is permissible?
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1297. In accordance with international MARPOL Annex V regulations and federal regulations under 33CFR Subchapter O, the discharge of what category of garbage is prohibited in any waters?
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1298. In accordance with international MARPOL Annex V regulations and federal regulations under 33CFR Subchapter O, the prohibition of the discharge of all garbage applies to a vessel operating within how many nautical miles of the nearest land?
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1299. In accordance with international MARPOL Annex V regulations and federal regulations under 33CFR Subchapter O, the prohibition of the discharge of all garbage applies to a vessel operating within how many nautical miles of the nearest land?
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1300. In accordance with international MARPOL Annex V regulations and federal regulations under 33CFR Subchapter O, the prohibition of the discharge of unground paper products, rags, glass, metal, bottles, and crockery applies to a vessel operating within how many nautical miles of the nearest land?
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1301. In accordance with international MARPOL Annex V regulations and federal regulations under 33CFR Subchapter O, the prohibition of the discharge of unground paper products, rags, glass, metal, bottles, and crockery applies to a vessel operating within how many nautical miles of the nearest land?
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1302. In accordance with international MARPOL Annex V regulations and federal regulations under 33CFR Subchapter O, the discharge or disposal of garbage on vessels of 400 gross tons and above engaged in commerce requires recordkeeping. Which of the following discharge or disposal operations requires a detailed description of the contents of the garbage?
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1303. In accordance with federal regulations under 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), for U.S. non- oceangoing ships, what is the required means for preventing pollution by oil as it pertains to handling bilge slops?
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1304. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), which discharge of oil or oily mixture to sea is permissible?
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1305. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), which of the following is NOT required to be provided as part of the appendixes of the Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan?
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1306. A new ocean going ship of 2000 gross tons having an inoperative oily water separator may dispose of its bilge slops by ______.
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1307. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O, which of the following is NOT a MARPOL, Annex V, special area?
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1308. According to Coast Guard regulations (33 CFR), which of the following describes items pertinent to waste management plans?
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1309. According to Code of Federal Regulations (33 CFR 151), who is responsible for insuring that a ship is not operated unless a waste management plan is utilized?
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1310. According to Code of Federal Regulations (33 Part 151), which of the following statements is accurate concerning the discharge of garbage?
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1311. According to Code of Federal Regulations (33 Part 151), pertaining to the discharge of plastic or garbage mixed with plastic, what statement is true?
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1312. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), a vessel operating upon the Great Lakes shall __________.
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1313. Victual waste is __________.
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1314. According to Code of Federal Regulations 33, grinders or comminuters used for the discharge of garbage between 3 and 12 nautical miles from the nearest land must be __________.
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1315. A person on a fixed or floating platform engaged in oil exploration located 10 nautical miles from nearest land MAY discharge which of the following?
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1316. No person may discharge garbage from a vessel located near a fixed or floating platform engaged in oil exploration at a distance of less than __________.
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1317. A person on a fixed or floating platform engaged in oil exploration MAY discharge food waste into the sea when the distance from the nearest land is at least __________.
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1318. Which is an exception to the garbage discharge requirements in Annex V to MARPOL 73/78?
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1319. In accordance with MARPOL (33 CFR Subchapter O), the definition of medical waste does NOT include which of the following?
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1320. Which of the following statements is true concerning the overboard discharge of vessel sewage at sea?
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1321. Which of the following statements is true concerning the overboard discharge of vessel sewage at sea?
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1322. How many miles out to sea must a vessel be located before it can pump overboard an untreated sewage holding tank?
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1323. According to 33 CFR, records of garbage disposal are required to be maintained __________.
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1324. Which statement regarding garbage disposal is correct?
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1325. According to 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), when dumping garbage into the sea, other than special areas, __________.
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1326. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), when off-loading garbage to another ship, your records must identify that ship by name and which of the following?
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1327. According to 33 CFR Part 151, when off loading garbage to another ship, your records must identify the ships name and __________.
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1328. The amount of garbage disposed must be entered into the records maintained by each ship and stated in __________.
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1329. According to 33 CFR Part 151, a vessel sailing through specific "special areas" may discharge or dispose of __________.
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1330. Plastic garbage bags containing comminuted paper and rags may only be discharged __________.
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1331. Comminuted or ground garbage which will be discharged into the sea must be able to pass through a screen with a mesh size no larger than __________.
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1332. Which CFR regulation identifies the placard to be posted on the vessel describing the proper disposal of garbage?
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1333. Regulations concerning the recordkeeping requirements of shipboard garbage disposal can be found in _______.
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1334. In accordance with international MARPOL Annex V regulations and federal regulations under 33CFR Subchapter O, the discharge of what category of garbage is prohibited in any waters?
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1335. In accordance with international MARPOL Annex V regulations and federal regulations under 33CFR Subchapter O, the prohibition of the discharge of all garbage applies to a vessel operating within how many nautical miles of the nearest land?
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1336. In accordance with international MARPOL Annex V regulations and federal regulations under 33CFR Subchapter O, the prohibition of the discharge of unground paper products, rags, glass, metal, bottles, and crockery applies to a vessel operating within how many nautical miles of the nearest land?
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1337. In accordance with international MARPOL Annex V regulations and federal regulations under 33CFR Subchapter O, the discharge of plastics into the sea or the navigable waters of the United States is strictly prohibited. Which of following statements is true concerning the legal disposal of plastics?
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1338. In accordance with international MARPOL Annex V regulations and federal regulations under 33CFR Subchapter O, the discharge or disposal of garbage on vessels of 400 gross tons and above engaged in commerce requires recordkeeping. Which of the following discharge or disposal operations requires a detailed description of the contents of the garbage?
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1339. How often should cargo oil pump relief valves on tank vessels to be tested?
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1340. Which of the listed pressure vessels is normally exempt from hydrostatic testing at the regular Coast Guard inspection for certification occurring four years after the initial inspection?
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1341. It is necessary to test the hydraulic system of a controllable pitch propeller. According to 46 CFR what should be done?
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1342. According to Title 46 CFR, of the equipment listed below, which equipment must be tested NOT more than 12 hours prior to getting underway from a U.S. port when the voyage is to be of 48 hours or greater duration?
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1343. U.S. regulations require any tankship making a voyage of over 48 hours duration to conduct certain tests not more than 12 hours prior to leaving port. Which of the following must be tested to meet this requirement?
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1344. According to 46 CFR Part 61, which of the following machinery remote control shutdowns is/are required to be tested during each regular inspection for certification?
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1345. According to 46 CFR Part 61, which of the following machinery remote control shutdowns is/are required to be tested during each regular inspection for certification?
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1346. Prior to the burning or welding of a fuel tank on a MODU, regulations require that an inspection be made. An entry in the unofficial logbook is required if this inspection is made by __________.
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1347. The record of tests and inspection of firefighting equipment on board a MODU must include __________.
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1348. How long must the records of tests and inspections of fire fighting equipment for a MODU be retained on board?
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1349. What must be entered in the unofficial logbook by the master or person in charge of a mobile offshore drilling unit after conducting a fire drill?
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1350. After conducting a boat drill, the master or person in charge of MODU shall log __________.
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1351. After conducting a boat drill on a mobile offshore drilling unit, which of the following is the master or person in charge required to enter into the logbook?
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1352. With regard to the opening and closing of watertight integrity appliances not fitted with a remote operating control or alarm system, what must the Master or person in charge of a MODU enter in the logbook?
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1353. Lifeboat winches on a MODU are required to be inspected and an entry made in the logbook. What should this entry include?
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1354. The Master or person in charge of a MODU is required to log __________.
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1355. Coast Guard regulations for small passenger vessels of less than 100 gross tons require drydocking or hauling out at intervals not to exceed 18 months if operated in __________.
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1356. Small passenger vessel of less than 100 gross tons shall be drydocked or hauled out at intervals not to exceed 36 months if it is operated in saltwater a total of___________.
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1357. Small passenger vessels of less than 100 gross tons shall be drydocked or hauled out at intervals not to exceed 60 months if it operates __________.
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1358. During the inspection for certification of small passenger vessel of less than 100 gross tons, a hydrostatic test of 1-1/4 times the maximum allowable working pressure shall be made to __________.
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1359. On small passenger vessels of less than 100 gross tons, watertight doors and watertight hatches are __________.
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1360. According to 46 CFR Part 199, on a cargo vessel, fire and boat drills must be held within 24 hours of leaving port if the percentage of the crew replaced is more than __________.
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1361. A fire and boat drill on a tank vessel shall, by regulation, include __________.
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1362. Which of the following events shall be conducted during a fire and boat drill?
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1363. According to 46 CFR Part 199, on a cargo vessel, fire and boat drills must be held within 24 hours of leaving port if the percentage of the crew replaced is more than __________.
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1364. On a MODU, a fire drill shall be conducted once every __________.
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1365. During a fire drill on a MODU, which of the following actions is required to be carried out?
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1366. How often must the emergency generator be tested on a mobile offshore drilling unit?
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1367. Each emergency generator on a mobile offshore drilling unit, when tested, must be run under a full load for at least __________.
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1368. On a MODU, firefighting equipment must be inspected once every __________.
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1369. On a MODU, watertight doors should be operated __________.
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1370. The date of each fire and boat drill conducted on a MODU must be recorded __________.
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1371. Each hand portable, semi-portable, and fixed fire extinguishing unit on a MODU must be tested and inspected at least once every __________.
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1372. Records of tests and inspections of all fire extinguishing systems onboard a cargo vessel shall be kept onboard __________.
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1373. Which of the following statements is true regarding the operational testing and inspecting of a cargo vessel's lifesaving equipment by the ship's force?
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1374. During the required periodic abandon ship drill aboard a MODU, each person not assigned duties in the muster list is __________.
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1375. At the required fire drill, all persons must report to their stations and demonstrate their ability to perform the duties assigned to them __________.
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1376. According to U.S. regulations, how often are you are required to test cargo discharge piping?
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1377. If your asphalt barge has operated more than 12 months in saltwater in the 24-month period since it was last dry-docked, when is it required to be hauled out again?
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1378. Who will certify the vessel to be gas free before entering the shipyard?
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1379. Dry-docking for a vessel not enrolled in an underwater survey program in lieu of drydocking is due at what interval?
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1380. The firefighting equipment on your general cargo vessel was last inspected by a shore side contractor 12 months ago. To remain in compliance with the Federal Code of Regulations (46 CFR), as Chief Engineer, what should your appropriate action be?
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1381. Prior to getting underway on the navigable waters of the United States your vessel must conduct tests according to 33 CFR regulations for ports and waterways safety that test equipment necessary for vessel propulsion, maneuvering, emergency power, communications, alarms, and control. Within how many hours of getting underway must these tests be performed?
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1382. Prior to getting underway on the navigable waters of the United States, within 12 hours, according to 33 CFR regulations governing ports and waterways safety, certain tests are required. Which of the following are included in the tests that must be performed? 1) Operation of the main propulsion machinery, ahead and astern. 2) Operation of the low lube oil pressure trip on the main engine. 3) Operation of the reverse power relay on the emergency generator. 4) Operation of the over speed trip on the ship's service diesel generator. 5) Operation of the emergency generator.
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1383. Your ship is leaving port after almost a complete crew change out. The captain has ordered a fire drill simulating a fire in the engine room with full emergency gear and all hoses run out. What is the reason for drilling with this kind of simulation?
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1384. Watertight doors on cargo vessels must be examined and tested by a Coast Guard inspector __________.
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1385. According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), a single steel hull cargo vessel operating exclusively in freshwater, shall be drydocked, or hauled out, at intervals not to exceed __________.
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1386. In accordance with Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), the hailing port marked on the stern of a vessel indicates __________.
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1387. An international and coastwise load line assignment and certificate has been issued to a vessel by the American Bureau of Shipping, under the authority of Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), for a period of __________.
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1388. Who is responsible for completing the Muster List ("Station Bill") or muster list and posting it in a visible area aboard the vessel?
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1389. Who is responsible for ensuring that someone is assigned to close the watertight doors in an emergency?
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1390. The unlicensed crew requirements listed on the Certificate of Inspection reads as follows: 3 firemen/water tenders; 3 oilers. The vessel is about to depart on a foreign voyage, and has in the crew: 3 firemen/water tenders, 2 oilers, and one man, whose merchant mariner's document is endorsed QMED, any rating. You should __________.
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1391. The minimum number of crew members permitted by law to operate your vessel can be determined by checking the __________.
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1392. In accordance with Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), a steam propelled cargo vessel over 25 gross tons may have a Certificate of Inspection issued for __________.
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1393. In accordance with Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), a steam propelled cargo vessel over 25 gross tons may have a Certificate of Inspection issued for __________.
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1394. Temporary Certificates of Inspection for offshore drilling units are effective until the __________.
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1395. According to 46 CFR Part 91, a temporary Certificate of Inspection, Form CG-854, may be issued to a self propelled cargo vessel __________.
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1396. According to 46 CFR Part 91, which of the following statements concerning a vessel's Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection and associated inspections is correct?
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1397. The Certificate of Inspection for your vessel was issued in January. In March of the same year, you need to replace a cooling water pump for the refrigeration system. What action would be appropriate?
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1398. The minimum firefighting equipment to be maintained onboard a tank vessel, can be determined from the __________.
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1399. The vessel's firefighting equipment is listed on the __________.
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1400. Where would you find a list of the firefighting equipment required on your vessel?
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1401. To determine the number of industrial personnel allowed on a mobile offshore drilling unit, you should check the __________.
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1402. To determine the number of inflatable liferafts required on a mobile offshore drilling unit, you should check the __________.
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1403. According to the regulations for mobile offshore drilling units, 'industrial personnel' are considered to be all persons carried on the MODU for the sole purpose of carrying out the industrial business of the unit, except for __________.
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1404. Certificates of Inspection for offshore drilling units are issued for a period of __________.
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1405. To determine the number of portable fire extinguishers required on a mobile offshore drilling unit, you should check the __________.
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1406. Many uninspected vessels require load lines to indicate the maximum __________.
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1407. Which document will describe lifesaving equipment located aboard your vessel?
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1408. In accordance with 46 CFR Part 109, the Muster List ("Station Bill") shows each crew lifeboat station, their duties during abandonment, basic instructions, and __________.
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1409. Fire and lifeboat stations are required to be listed on the __________.
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1410. In order to find out which liferaft you are assigned, you should look on the __________.
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1411. Where should muster lists be posted?
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1412. In order to find out which liferaft you are assigned, you should look on the __________.
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1413. In order to find out which liferaft you are assigned, you should look on the __________.
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1414. Where would you look to find out what your duties are during a fire?
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1415. Your assigned emergency stations aboard your vessel can be found on the ship's __________.
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1416. You can find the location of your abandon ship post by checking the __________.
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1417. Fire and lifeboat stations are required to be listed on the __________.
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1418. Where would you look to find out what your duties are during a fire?
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1419. You can find the location of your abandon ship post by checking the __________.
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1420. Your assigned emergency stations aboard your vessel can be found on the ship's __________.
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1421. Coast Guard Regulations 46 CFR, stipulate that in addition to emergency signals, muster lists must specify _________.
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1422. Coast Guard Regulations 46 CFR, stipulate that in addition to emergency signals, muster lists must specify _________.
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1423. Coast Guard Regulations 46 CFR, stipulate that in addition to emergency signals, muster lists must specify _________.
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1424. The Muster List ("Station Bill") of a MODU must be signed by the __________.
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1425. What information must be entered on the MODU Muster List ("Station Bill")?
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1426. According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR Part 199), all United States merchant vessels are required to have muster lists to be posted __________.
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1427. Each person on the rig has a designated area to proceed to in the event of a fire. This assignment is shown clearly on which of the following documents?
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1428. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) states that duties assigned to the crew by the Muster List ("Station Bill") will __________.
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1429. A re-inspection of the vessel shall be made between which of the following months while the Certificate of Inspection is valid?
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1430. What is NOT a requirement of the reinspection for a tank barge with a certificate of inspection valid for two years?
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1431. What certificate verifies that a liquefied gas tanker complies with the requirements with regard to their structure, equipment, fittings, arrangements, and materials?
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1432. Your ship's Second Engineer falls while working in the engine room in port and is taken to the hospital and found unfit for duty. As Chief Engineer you inform the USCG of the accident. The Coast Guard officer you talk with asks if you have the correct complement of crew to proceed to your next port. How would you determine if the ship has the correct number of persons with the corresponding ratings required to proceed to the next port?
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1433. A Coast Guard engineer's license can be suspended or revoked for __________.
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1434. Your Coast Guard engineer's license __________.
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1435. A Coast Guard issued engineer's license may be suspended or revoked for __________.
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1436. How often must a U.S. Coast Guard engineering license be renewed?
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1437. The duties of a chief engineer upon taking charge of the department include __________.
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1438. Which of the following conditions require the Coast Guard Officer in Charge of Marine Inspection be notified?
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1439. Which of the following would require the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection be notified?
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1440. A water line ruptures under pressure and floods the engine room causing $30,000(USD) damage to the machinery. By law, this must be reported to the __________.
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1441. Oil sprays on to a hot piece of machinery, catches fire and causes $35,000 damage to your vessel. By law this must be reported to the __________.
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1442. If hot oil comes in contact with a diesel engine turbocharger, catches fire, and causes in excess of $(USA)25,000 damage to your ship, by law this must be reported to the __________.
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1443. A saltwater leak shorts out your switchboard causing a fire which does $(USA)27,500 damage to the electrical equipment. This must be reported to the __________.
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1444. An air tank rusts out, explodes and causes $(USA) 24,000 damage to the engine room. By law, this accident is required to be reported to __________.
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1445. According to 46 CFRs, the master of a commercial vessel is required to submit a marine casualty report form CG 2692 to the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety Office if ______.
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1446. An air tank rusts out, explodes, and causes in excess of $(USA)25,000 damage to the engine room. By law according to 46 CFR Part 4, this accident must be reported to the __________.
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1447. A 'Report of Marine Accident, Injury or Death', Coast Guard form 2692, must be filed with the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection when a shipboard casualty results in __________.
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1448. According to 46 CFR, when estimating the cost of collision damage to a tank vessel after a marine accident, which of the following should NOT be included in the repair cost estimate?
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1449. According to 46 CFR, when estimating the cost of collision damage to a tank vessel after a marine accident, which of the following should NOT be included in the repair cost estimate?
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1450. Major repairs or alterations affecting the safety of small passenger vessels of less than 100 gross tons shall __________.
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1451. After a fire aboard a MODU, the Coast Guard must be notified if there is death, an injury resulting in more than 72% incapacitation, or property damage in excess of __________.
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1452. Who is responsible for reporting a casualty to a mobile offshore drilling unit?
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1453. Who shall insure that all records required by regulations are retained onboard a mobile offshore drilling unit involved in a casualty?
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1454. In the event of a casualty to a MODU, who is responsible to make records available to the Coast Guard official authorized to investigate the casualty?
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1455. In the case of an injury causing a person to be incapacitated, the Master or person in charge of a mobile offshore drilling unit must submit a report to the __________.
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1456. According to regulations, a Master or person in charge of a MODU is required to submit a report of a loss of life __________.
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1457. According to regulations, a Master or person in charge of a MODU is required to submit a report of a loss of life __________.
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1458. The master or person-in-charge of a MODU is required to submit a casualty report of an international grounding under what condition?
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1459. The Master or person in charge of a MODU is required to submit a casualty report of an intentional grounding when it __________.
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1460. To which of the listed authorities must a MODU report a collision with an aid to navigation?
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1461. What accident situation is considered a Serious Marine Incident?
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1462. According to 46 CFR's, all mariners directly involved in a "Serious Marine Incident" are required to submit a urine specimen for screening of dangerous drug use within ______.
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1463. According to 46 CFR's, all mariners directly involved in a "Serious Marine Incident" are required to submit to alcohol testing within ______.
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1464. Following a Serious Marine Incident, a mariner involved in the incident is prohibited from consuming alcohol until after being tested or which time frame?
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1465. According to 46 CFR's, besides analyzing a mariner's breath for alcohol, what other specimen would be acceptable for alcohol level testing following a "Serious Marine Incident"?
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1466. What will be the FIRST thing to occur if both the main and standby lube oil pumps failed to operate on a geared main propulsion steam turbine operating at full sea speed?
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1467. If it should become necessary to abandon a compartment because of the danger of a large steam leak on a boiler, which of the following actions represents the best avenue of escape?
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1468. As soon as you hear the fire and emergency signal, you should ensure that __________.
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1469. Which of the following actions should be taken by the engine room watch when the general alarm is sounded continuously?
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1470. Which of the following actions should be taken by the engine room watch when the general alarm is sounded continuously?
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1471. When the general alarm is sounded continuously, the engine room personnel should __________.
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1472. While on watch in the engine room, you hear a continuous sounding of the general alarm. Which of the following actions should you take?
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1473. While on watch in the engine room, you hear a continuous sounding of the general alarm. Which of the following actions should you take FIRST?
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1474. As soon as you hear the fire and emergency signal, you should ensure that the __________.
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1475. You notice smoke coming from an open laundry room doorway. After activating the fire alarm, which of the following should you do FIRST?
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1476. You notice smoke coming from an open laundry room doorway. After activating the fire alarm, which of the following would you do FIRST?
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1477. You notice a large amount of smoke coming from an open laundry room doorway, accompanied by the odor of burning cotton fabric. After activating the fire alarm, your next course of action should be to ______.
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1478. During cargo operations, a deck fire has occurred due to a leaking cargo line. You should FIRST __________.
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1479. Following a grounding, you can best determine that a SLACK fuel oil tank has been holed by __________.
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1480. Your vessel has run aground and upon taking fuel oil tank soundings, you find that a fuel tank level has increased. You therefore should suspect __________.
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1481. If double bottom fuel tank levels are found to have increased after a ship's grounding, you should suspect __________.
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1482. When abandoning ship in an emergency situation, you should __________.
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1483. If you see an individual fall overboard, you should __________.
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1484. A person who observes an individual fall overboard should do which of the following?
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1485. When should the emergency position-indicating radio beacon be activated after abandoning a MODU?
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1486. On board a mobile offshore drilling unit, the key to the most rapid and effective response to a man overboard situation is __________.
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1487. A person who observes an individual fall overboard should do which of the following?
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1488. On board a mobile offshore drilling unit, the key to the most rapid and effective response to a man overboard situation is __________.
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1489. When entering the pump room of a tank vessel to rescue an unconscious person, which items of the equipment listed are you required to be using?
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1490. A crew member has been overcome by toxic fumes in the pump room. Which of the following actions should be taken before entering the pump room to rescue the victim?
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1491. Which of the following is considered as the correct action for the rescue of an unconscious person from a compartment containing an unsafe atmosphere?
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1492. Which of the following procedures is always recommended in the rescue of an unconscious person from a compartment containing an unsafe atmosphere?
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1493. While working in the engine room, you hear seven short blasts followed by one long blast on the ship's whistle, supplemented by the same signal on the general alarm bells. You should __________.
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1494. If you hear more than six short blasts, followed by one long blast on the whistle, and supplemented by the same signal on the general alarm, you should __________.
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1495. You have found a person laying prone and not breathing. An electric wire is touching the victim. Which of the actions listed is the FIRST thing you should do?
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1496. While you are fighting a fire in a smoke-filled compartment one of your shipmates falls sustaining a severe laceration and ceases breathing. Your FIRST response should be to __________.
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1497. Which of the following statements is true concerning the actions of a properly organized rescue party for removing an unconscious victim from a tank containing toxic vapors?
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1498. When a rescuer discovers an electrical burn victim in the vicinity of electrical equipment or wiring, his first step is to __________.
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1499. You have found a person laying prone and not breathing. An electric wire is touching the victim. Which of the actions listed is the FIRST thing you should do?
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1500. You are making a round of the engine room and while entering the cargo pump room, you discover a person laying at the bottom of the ladder. What action should be taken first?
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1501. If you observe any situation which presents a safety or pollution hazard during fuel transfer operations, what action should you take FIRST?
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1502. You are reviewing emergency procedures with new crew members. How would you direct them to proceed if they hear the fire and emergency signal on the ship's general alarm or whistle?
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1503. The person-in-charge shall insure that each rescue boat on a OSV is lowered to the water, launched, and operated at least once every __________.
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1504. All personnel on board a vessel should be familiar with the rescue boat's __________.
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1505. When a helicopter is lifting personnel from an enclosed lifeboat, what should the other individuals in the boat do?
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1506. How should the sea painter of a lifeboat be led?
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1507. In each inflatable liferaft, what equipment is provided to make quick, emergency, temporary repairs to large holes in the raft?
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1508. Information on the specification of a rescue boat can be found by __________.
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1509. For the purpose of training and drills, rescue boats on an OSV should be launched if reasonable and practicable __________.
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1510. The rescue boat on an OSV is not required to carry a _____________ .
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1511. The normal equipment of every rescue boat shall include __________.
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1512. The normal equipment of every rescue boat shall include one __________.
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1513. A person has fallen overboard and is being picked up with a rescue boat. If the person appears in danger of drowning, the rescue boat should be maneuvered to make __________.
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1514. You are picking up a person who has fallen overboard. A rescue boat should be maneuvered to normally approach the victim with the __________.
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1515. A man who is conscious has fallen overboard is being picked up by a lifeboat. In a mild breeze how should the boat approach the person in the water?
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1516. The rescue boat on an OSV shall carry a tow line with a breaking strain of 3,000 lbs or be strong enough to tow the vessel's largest loaded liferaft at which speed?
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1517. If you must enter water on which there is an oil fire, which is the best action to take?
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1518. When jumping into water upon which there is an oil fire, you should __________.
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1519. If you must jump from a vessel, what does the correct posture include?
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1520. If for any reason it is necessary to abandon ship while far at sea, it is important for the crew members to __________.
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1521. If you must jump from a vessel, what does the correct posture include?
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1522. If you have to jump in the water when abandoning ship, your legs should be in which position?
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1523. If you have to jump in the water when abandoning ship, your legs should be in which position?
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1524. If there are a number of survivors in the water after abandoning ship, which action should they take?
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1525. To keep injured survivors warm in the water after abandoning ship, they should __________.
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1526. To keep injured survivors warm in the water after abandoning ship, they should __________.
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1527. If you continue to wear extra clothing when entering the water after abandoning your vessel, it will __________.
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1528. If there are a number of survivors in the water after abandoning ship, which action should they take?
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1529. If there are a number of survivors in the water after abandoning ship, which action should they take?
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1530. If you continue to wear extra clothing when entering the water after abandoning your vessel, it will __________.
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1531. To keep injured survivors warm in the water after abandoning ship, they should __________.
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1532. When should the emergency position-indicating radio beacon be activated after abandoning a MODU?
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1533. During an evacuation from a MODU, an individual without the option of a survival craft or liferaft should enter the water on the leeward side, except when __________.
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1534. One of the first actions to be taken by survivors when they have boarded an inflatable liferaft is to __________.
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1535. One of the first actions to be taken by survivors when they have boarded an inflatable liferaft is to __________.
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1536. One of the first actions to be taken by survivors when they have boarded an inflatable liferaft is to __________.
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1537. One of the first actions to be taken by survivors when they have boarded an inflatable liferaft is to __________.
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1538. One of the first actions to be taken by survivors when they have boarded an inflatable liferaft is to __________.
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1539. If you reach shore in a liferaft, the first thing to do is __________.
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1540. You are at sea in an inflatable liferaft. In high latitudes, which presents the greatest danger?
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1541. In order to retrieve an inflatable life raft and place it on deck, you should heave on the __________.
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1542. When using the rainwater collection tubes on a life raft, the FIRST collection should be __________.
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1543. If help has not arrived in 10-12 hours after you abandon a remotely-located MODU in a survival craft, which of the following would be the best course of action?
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1544. If help has not arrived in 10-12 hours after you abandon a remotely-located MODU in a survival craft, which of the following would be the best course of action?
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1545. After abandoning a vessel, water consumed within the first 24 hours __________.
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1546. In the first 24 hours after abandoning a vessel, water should be given only to which personnel?
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1547. When should food and water be provided to survivors after boarding a lifeboat or liferaft?
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1548. Once the daily ration of drinking water in a survival situation has been established, the drinking routine should include __________.
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1549. You have abandoned ship and are in charge of a life raft. How much water per day should you permit each occupant to drink after the first 24 hours?
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1550. Drinking salt water will __________.
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1551. Sea water may be used for drinking water __________.
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1552. Which statement concerning the sources of drinking water is FALSE?
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1553. Which statement concerning the sources of drinking water is FALSE?
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1554. When collecting condensation for drinking water, __________.
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1555. When collecting condensation for drinking water, __________.
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1556. Provided every effort is used to produce, as well as preserve body moisture content by avoiding perspiration, how long is it normally possible to survive without stored quantities of water?
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1557. Provided every effort is used to produce, as well as preserve body moisture content by avoiding perspiration, how long is it normally possible to survive without stored quantities of water?
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1558. During severe storms when survival becomes a major concern, it may become necessary to relieve high anchor tensions on the windward side of the unit by __________.
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1559. Survival practice in the mooring system is to slack off the tensions on the leeward side and __________.
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1560. If your liferaft is to leeward of a fire on the water, you should first __________.
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1561. If you have to jump in the water when abandoning ship, your legs should be in which position?
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1562. If you must jump from a vessel, what does the correct posture include?
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1563. If you have to jump in the water when abandoning ship, your legs should be in which position?
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1564. When should food and water be provided to survivors after boarding a lifeboat or liferaft?
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1565. Once the daily ration of drinking water in a survival situation has been established, the drinking routine should include __________.
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1566. If you reach shore in a liferaft, the first thing to do is __________.
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1567. If you have to abandon ship, and enter a liferaft, what should be your main course of action?
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1568. If you are forced to abandon ship in a survival craft, you should __________.
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1569. When abandoning ship, after launching the motor lifeboat which is the recommended action to take?
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1570. You have abandoned ship and are in charge of a life raft. How much water per day should you permit each occupant to drink after the first 24 hours?
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1571. The zipper of an immersion suit should be lubricated with __________.
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1572. An immersion suit should be equipped with a/an __________.
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1573. Which of the following statements concerning immersion suits is correct?
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1574. According to 46 CFRs Part 199, for each passenger vessel normally operating above 32 degrees north latitude, the minimum number of immersion suits to be carried for each lifeboat is at least __________.
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1575. Which statement about immersion suits is TRUE?
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1576. Which statement concerning immersion suits is TRUE?
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1577. Which of the following statements concerning immersion suits is correct?
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1578. Which of the following statements concerning immersion suits is correct?
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1579. Which of the following statements concerning immersion suits is correct?
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1580. Which statement about immersion suits is TRUE?
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1581. When should the external inflation bladder on an immersion suit be inflated?
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1582. How is the external flotation bladder of an immersion suit inflated?
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1583. When is it recommended that the external flotation bladder on an immersion suit be inflated?
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1584. You are testing the external inflation bladder on an immersion suit and find it has a very slow leak. Which is the BEST action to be taken?
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1585. When is it recommended that the external flotation bladder on an immersion suit be inflated?
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1586. The immersion suit requirements for OSV apply to units operating in the Atlantic Ocean in which latitudes?
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1587. The immersion suit requirements for OSV apply to units operating in the Atlantic Ocean in which latitudes?
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1588. Each person on a MODU carrying immersion suits must wear the immersion suit in a boat drill, or participate in a drill which includes donning the suit and being instructed in its use at least once every __________.
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1589. Which is TRUE concerning immersion suits and their use?
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1590. Which is TRUE concerning immersion suits and their use?
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1591. An immersion suit must be equipped with a(n) ____________.
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1592. Which of the following statements concerning immersion suits is correct?
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1593. Which statement about immersion suits is TRUE?
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1594. Which statement about immersion suits is TRUE?
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1595. Which statement about immersion suits is TRUE?
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1596. Each emergency light must be marked with __________.
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1597. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require that life jackets shall be __________.
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1598. How shall Lifesaving equipment be stowed?
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1599. In accordance with 46 CFR, life jackets should be stowed in __________.
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1600. In accordance with 46 CFR, life jackets should be stowed in __________.
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1601. In accordance with 46 CFR, life jackets should be stowed in __________.
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1602. In accordance with 46 CFR, life jackets should be stowed in __________.
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1603. When can a work vest be substituted for a lifejacket in the total count of the required lifesaving gear?
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1604. In accordance with Coast Guard Regulations, Coast Guard approved buoyant work vests __________.
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1605. Approved buoyant work vests may be carried aboard tank vessels and shall be worn by crew members __________.
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1606. In accordance with Coast Guard Regulations, Coast Guard approved buoyant work vests __________.
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1607. Coast Guard approved buoyant work vests__________.
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1608. Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning life jackets?
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1609. Which of the following statements is NOT true concerning life-jackets?
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1610. Which statement is TRUE concerning life preservers?
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1611. Kapok life jackets require proper care and should NOT be __________.
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1612. Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning lifejackets?
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1613. Where would you find a list of the lifesaving equipment onboard your supply boat?
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1614. In addition to the lifejackets stowed in places that are readily accessible, lifejackets must also be stowed at ___________.
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1615. On a MODU, when may a work vest be substituted for a required life preserver?
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1616. Each buoyant work vest on a MODU must be __________.
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1617. On a MODU, when may a work vest be substituted for a required life preserver?
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1618. Each buoyant work vest on a MODU must be __________.
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1619. On a MODU, how many ring buoys are required to have a buoyant line attached?
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1620. On a MODU, how many ring buoys are required to have a buoyant line attached?
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1621. Of the required ring life buoys for a MODU, how many must be equipped with a water light?
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1622. What is the minimum required number of ring life buoys on a MODU?
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1623. What is the minimum required number of ring life buoys on an OSV on ocean service ?
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1624. Of the required ring life buoys for an OSV on ocean service, how many must be equipped with a water light?
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1625. The light on a personal flotation device on a MODU must be replaced __________.
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1626. The light on a personal flotation device on a OSV must be replaced __________.
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1627. A life preserver or buoyant work vest is required to be worn on a MODU when a person is __________.
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1628. How often is the line throwing appliance required to be tested on a mobile offshore drilling unit?
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1629. Which precaution should be taken when testing a line throwing gun?
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1630. For an OSV not on an international voyage, an approved substitute for an impulse projected type line throwing appliance is a __________.
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1631. Which precaution should be taken when testing a line throwing gun?
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1632. For an OSV not on an international voyage, an approved substitute for an impulse projected type line throwing appliance is a __________.
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1633. How often is the line throwing appliance required to be tested on an OSV ?
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1634. Each OSV must carry __________.
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1635. Each life jacket light that has a non-replaceable power source must be replaced __________.
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1636. Each life jacket light that has a non-replaceable power source must be replaced __________.
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1637. Each vessel in ocean and coastwise service must have an approved EPIRB. An EPIRB __________.
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1638. Category 1 EPIRB's transmit on frequencies that are monitored by __________.
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1639. After having activated the emergency position indicating radio beacon, which is the appropriate action to take?
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1640. If you have to abandon ship, the EPIRB can be used to __________.
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1641. Each EPIRB required on a OSV, other than an EPIRB or SART in an inflatable liferaft, shall be tested using the integrated test circuit and output indicator every __________.
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1642. Where would you find the FCC authorization for transmitting on your rig's EPIRB?
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1643. After having activated the emergency position indicating radio beacon, which is the appropriate action to take?
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1644. You are in a survival craft broadcasting a distress message. What information would be essential to your rescuers?
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1645. Each EPIRB required on a MODU shall be tested using the integrated test circuit and output indicator every __________.
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1646. You are in a survival craft broadcasting a distress message. What information would be essential to your rescuers?
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1647. You have abandoned ship and after two days in a life raft you can see an aircraft near the horizon apparently carrying out a search pattern. You should __________.
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1648. According to 46 CFR Part 96, the recommended equipment for fireman's outfit includes a lifeline. The lifeline should be __________.
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1649. The recommended equipment for a pump room rescue aboard a tank vessel is a lifeline, harness, and breathing apparatus. The regulations state that each approved lifeline must __________.
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1650. The litter on a MODU must be capable of __________.
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1651. A rigid lifesaving device designed for a group of survivors to hold on to while in the water is defined as a _______.
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1652. A rigid lifesaving device designed for a group of survivors to hold on to while in the water would be correctly called a __________.
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1653. Life jackets should be marked with which item?
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1654. Which statement is TRUE concerning life jackets which are severely damaged?
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1655. How shall Lifesaving equipment be stowed?
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1656. Line throwing apparatus aboard ship must contain which items?
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1657. What is the breaking strength of the service lines of the rockets used with an impulse-projected, rocket type line throwing appliance?
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1658. Coast Guard approved buoyant work vests__________.
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1659. What is NOT requirement for testing the line throwing appliance on a vessel?
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1660. Your vessel is required to have an impulse-projected line throwing appliance. The auxiliary line must __________.
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1661. Part of the required equipment for a lifeboat includes __________.
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1662. Most lifeboats are equipped with __________.
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1663. Required equipment for a lifeboat includes a __________.
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1664. When abandoning ship, after launching the motor lifeboat you should __________.
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1665. If you are forced to abandon ship in a rescue boat, which action should you take?
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1666. If help has not arrived in 10-12 hours after you abandon a remotely-located MODU in a survival craft, which of the following would be the best course of action?
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1667. If help has not arrived in 10-12 hours after you abandon a remotely-located MODU in a survival craft, which of the following would be the best course of action?
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1668. In accordance with 46 CFR Subchapter W, the fuel tanks of motor-propelled lifeboats shall be __________.
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1669. The person-in-charge of a MODU shall insure that the fuel tank of each motor-propelled lifeboat is emptied, and the fuel is changed at least once every __________.
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1670. On offshore drilling units, the lifeboat fuel tanks must be emptied and the fuel changed at least once every __________.
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1671. When lowering lifeboats as the vessel is pitching in heavy seas, a good practice is to rig frapping lines __________.
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1672. When launching a lifeboat, frapping lines should be rigged __________.
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1673. A frapping line, shown in the illustration, is indicated by number __________
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1674. Lines passed around the falls to hold the boat into the vessel while boarding passengers are called __________.
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1675. Frapping lines are fitted to lifeboat davits to accomplish which task?
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1676. What is the purpose of rigging frapping lines on lifeboat falls?
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1677. Your vessel has lifeboats on both sides. Where is Lifeboat No. 2 located?
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1678. The No. 3 lifeboat would be __________.
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1679. The No. 2 lifeboat on a US flag vessel would normally be found __________.
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1680. The No. 1 lifeboat on a ship would be found __________.
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1681. The No. 2 lifeboat on a vessel would be found __________.
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1682. The person-in-charge shall insure that each rescue boat on a OSV is lowered to the water, launched, and operated at least once every __________.
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1683. A qualified person must be assigned as the second in command of a lifeboat on a MODU if the lifeboat has a capacity of more than __________.
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1684. The Master or person-in-charge of an OSV shall insure that each deck from which rescue boats are launched is __________.
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1685. Which of the following persons may command a lifeboat in ocean service?
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1686. Who is charged with appointing persons to be in command of the lifeboats and (or) liferafts on a mobile offshore drilling unit?
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1687. The Master or person-in-charge of an OSV shall insure that each deck from which rescue boats are launched is __________.
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1688. All personnel on board a vessel should be familiar with the rescue boat's __________.
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1689. Engines for lifeboats are required to have sufficient fuel to operate for how many hours?
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1690. Which of the following is NOT a function of the pressurized air supply for a fully enclosed lifeboat?
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1691. When a rescue vessel approaches a survival craft in heavy seas, the person in charge of the survival craft should __________.
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1692. When a rescue vessel approaches a survival craft in heavy seas, the person in charge of the survival craft should __________.
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1693. Why are lifeboats usually double-enders?
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1694. In order for the automatic lifeboat drain to operate properly __________.
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1695. If water is rising in the bilge of a lifeboat, you should take which action FIRST?
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1696. Prior to lowering the lifeboat, which is the most important item to check?
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1697. After being launched from MODUs, totally enclosed survival craft which have been afloat over a long period require __________.
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1698. If water is rising in the bilge of a lifeboat, you should take which action FIRST?
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1699. How should the sea painter of a lifeboat be led?
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1700. Which of the lifeboat parts listed must be painted bright red?
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1701. The tops of the thwarts, side benches, and the footings of a lifeboat are painted which of the following colors?
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1702. Which of the lifeboat parts listed must be painted bright red?
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1703. A magnetic compass card is marked in how many degrees?
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1704. How many degrees are there on a compass card?
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1705. As a vessel changes course to starboard, which is TRUE concerning the compass card in a magnetic compass?
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1706. As a vessel changes course to starboard, which is TRUE concerning the compass card in a magnetic compass?
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1707. As a vessel changes course to starboard, which is TRUE concerning the compass card in a magnetic compass?
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1708. The heading of a vessel is indicated by what part of the compass?
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1709. The lubber's line of a magnetic compass __________.
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1710. What does the lubber's line on a magnetic compass indicate?
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1711. Error may be introduced into a magnetic compass by___________.
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1712. Which would influence a magnetic compass?
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1713. When a magnetic compass is not in use for a prolonged period of time it should __________.
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1714. A vessel heading NNW is on a course of __________.
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1715. A vessel heading NE is on which course?
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1716. A vessel heading NE is on which course?
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1717. A vessel heading NNW is on a course of __________.
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1718. A vessel heading WSW is on a course of __________.
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1719. A vessel heading WSW is on a course of __________.
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1720. A vessel heading WSW is on a course of __________.
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1721. A vessel heading SSE is on a course of __________.
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1722. A vessel heading SSE is on a course of __________.
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1723. A vessel heading SSE is on a course of __________.
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1724. A vessel heading NE is on which course?
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1725. If a lifeboat winch allows a lifeboat to descend to the water at an excessive speed, you should ________.
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1726. The hand brake of a lifeboat winch is __________.
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1727. The centrifugal brake mechanism incorporated in a lifeboat handling winch is intended to __________.
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1728. According to 46 CFR Part 199, the maximum lowering speed for a lifeboat on gravity davits must not be more than __________.
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1729. When operating gravity davits, the __________.
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1730. When using the hand crank to retrieve and stow a lifeboat on gravity davits, which of the listed precaution should always be observed?
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1731. Why is an upper limit switch used when raising the lifeboat?
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1732. It is important to test lifeboat davit limit switches on a regular basis to prevent _________.
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1733. What is the purpose of the limit switch on gravity davits?
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1734. What is the function of the lifeboat davit limit switches?
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1735. You will find a limit switch on which type of davit?
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1736. Limit switches on gravity davits should be tested by __________.
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1737. After the boat is at the top of the davit heads, the davit arms begin moving up the tracks and are stopped by the __________.
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1738. The purpose of the wire stretched between the lifeboat davit heads is to __________.
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1739. As Chief Engineer of a General Cargo Vessel of more than 1600 gross tons on an international voyage, you direct the Third Engineer to perform the annual maintenance on the lifeboat engine. In accordance with 46 CFR, what would you instruct the Third Engineer do when the job has been completed?
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1740. You are involved in an emergency landing of a helicopter on the water. You should inflate your life jacket __________.
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1741. During an evacuation from a MODU, an individual without the option of a survival craft or liferaft should enter the water on the leeward side, except when __________.
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1742. In evacuation from a MODU, an individual without the option of a survival craft or liferaft should enter the water on the leeward side. This procedure is valid except when which of the following circumstances applies?
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1743. To turn over an inflatable liferaft that is upside down, you should pull on which item?
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1744. What is the function of the hand holds or straps on the underside of an inflatable liferaft?
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1745. A liferaft which has inflated bottom-up on the water __________.
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1746. If an inflatable liferaft is overturned, it may be righted by which action?
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1747. If a life raft should capsize, __________.
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1748. If a life raft should capsize, __________.
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1749. An inflatable liferaft has inflated on top of you in an upside down position. What should you do next?
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1750. A liferaft which has inflated bottom-up on the water __________.
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1751. If an inflatable liferaft inflates upside down, you can right it by taking which action?
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1752. To turn over an inflatable liferaft that is upside down, you should pull on which item?
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1753. The purpose of the four water pockets located on the underside of a life raft, is to _________.
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1754. Water pockets on the underside of an inflatable liferaft are for _________.
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1755. What is placed on the underside of an inflatable liferaft to help prevent it from being skidded by the wind or overturned?
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1756. Which item is a feature of an inflatable raft which helps keep people inside the raft stationary in rough weather?
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1757. Inflatable liferafts are less maneuverable than lifeboats due to their __________.
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1758. What is placed on the underside of an inflatable liferaft to help prevent it from being skidded by the wind or overturned?
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1759. The canopy of your life raft should __________.
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1760. Generally, what is used to inflate liferafts?
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1761. You have abandoned ship and are in an inflatable raft that has just inflated. You hear a continuous hissing coming from a fitting in a buoyancy tube. What is the cause of this?
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1762. You have just abandoned ship and boarded a raft. After the raft is completely inflated you hear a whistling noise coming from a safety valve. Which action should you take?
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1763. If you hear the sound of a gas escaping from the liferaft just after it has inflated, you should __________.
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1764. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require inflatable liferafts to be equipped with __________.
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1765. Inflatable liferafts are provided with a __________.
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1766. Inflatable liferafts are provided with which item?
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1767. The jackknife stored on an inflatable liferaft will always be located __________.
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1768. Inflatable liferafts are provided with which item?
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1769. Inflatable liferafts are provided with a __________.
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1770. Which item is a safety feature provided on all inflatable liferafts?
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1771. What must be carried out in order to launch and inflate an inflatable liferaft?
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1772. An inflatable liferaft can be launched by __________.
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1773. How should an inflatable liferaft be manually released from its cradle?
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1774. What is the most important thing to remember when launching an inflatable liferaft by hand?
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1775. To launch a liferaft by hand, you should take which actions?
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1776. An inflatable liferaft is hand-launched by __________.
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1777. If a raft is to be released manually, where should the operating cord be attached before throwing the raft overboard?
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1778. Which operation should be done when launching an inflatable liferaft by hand?
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1779. As a vessel sinks to a depth of 15 feet, the hydrostatic trip releases the liferaft container from its cradle by __________.
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1780. If the hydrostatic release mechanism for an inflatable liferaft is not periodically serviced and becomes inoperative, it will NOT __________.
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1781. What is the purpose of the hydrostatic release on an inflatable liferaft?
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1782. What must be carried out in order to manually launch an inflatable liferaft not designed for float-free operation?
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1783. Which is TRUE concerning a hydrostatic release mechanism for a liferaft?
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1784. Under normal conditions, how is a liferaft released from its cradle?
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1785. Where are the lifelines connected to the liferaft?
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1786. Which of the devices listed will prevent an inflated liferaft from being pulled under by a vessel which sinks in water over 100 feet deep?
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1787. The sea painter of an inflatable liferaft should be __________.
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1788. What is the correct procedure to follow when manually launching an inflatable liferaft?
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1789. After having thrown the liferaft and stowage container into the water, how is the liferaft inflated?
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1790. What is the purpose of the hydrostatic release on an inflatable liferaft?
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1791. To release the davit cable of a davit launched liferaft, you must __________.
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1792. What is the correct procedure to follow when manually launching an inflatable liferaft?
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1793. Your ship is sinking rapidly. A container containing an inflatable liferaft has bobbed to the surface upon functioning of the hydrostatic release. Which action should you take?
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1794. After a liferaft is launched, the operating cord __________.
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1795. After having thrown the liferaft and stowage container into the water, how is the liferaft inflated?
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1796. To launch a liferaft by hand, you should take which actions?
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1797. The first step to manually launch an inflatable liferaft is to _______.
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1798. The operating cord on an inflatable liferaft also serves as which item?
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1799. The operating cord of the inflatable liferaft has a length of __________.
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1800. After abandoning ship, why should you deploy the sea anchor from a liferaft?
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1801. Using a sea anchor when in a life raft will __________.
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1802. An inflatable liferaft is thrown into the water from a sinking vessel. Which of the following actions occurs automatically after the painter trips the COâ‚‚ bottles to inflate the raft?
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1803. After abandoning ship, why should you deploy the sea anchor from a liferaft?
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1804. Immediately after abandoning a vessel, lookouts should be posted aboard liferafts to look for __________.
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1805. When a ship is abandoned and there are several liferafts in the water, which task must be done to aid in your rescue?
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1806. If more than one liferaft is manned after the vessel has sunk, which action will aid in your rescue?
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1807. If more than one liferaft is manned after the vessel has sunk, which action will aid in your rescue?
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1808. After launching, how can the inside of an inflatable raft be kept dry?
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1809. If you have to abandon ship, and enter a liferaft, what should be your main course of action?
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1810. The greatest danger in cold temperatures, when at sea in an inflatable liferaft is __________.
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1811. The most important reason for taking anti-seasickness pills as soon as possible after entering a life raft is to __________.
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1812. The most important reason for taking anti-seasickness pills as soon as possible after entering a life raft is to __________.
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1813. An inflatable liferaft should be lifted back aboard the ship by using __________.
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1814. Generally, when lifting an inflatable liferaft back aboard ship which item(s) would you use?
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1815. An inflatable liferaft should be lifted back aboard the ship by using __________.
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1816. On most makes of inflatable liferafts, the batteries to operate the light on the inside of the rafts can be made to last longer by __________.
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1817. How is the inside light in an inflatable liferaft activated?
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1818. On most makes of inflatable liferafts, the batteries to operate the light on the inside of the rafts can be made to last longer by __________.
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1819. How do the lights on the outside of the canopy on an inflatable liferaft operate?
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1820. In accordance with SOLAS regulations, which of the following is true concerning inflatable liferaft battery powered lights?
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1821. You have abandoned ship in tropical waters. Which procedure(s) should be used during a prolonged period in a raft?
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1822. While adrift in an inflatable life raft in hot, tropical weather __________.
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1823. While adrift in an inflatable life raft in hot, tropical weather __________.
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1824. What does the air spaces in the floor of an inflatable liferaft provide protection against?
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1825. What does the air spaces in the floor of an inflatable liferaft provide protection against?
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1826. When launching an inflatable life raft, you should make sure that the operating cord is __________.
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1827. Each liferaft container without an indicated maximum stowage height above the waterline, must be stowed at a height not more than __________.
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1828. Each liferaft container without an indicated maximum stowage height above the waterline, must be stowed at a height not more than __________.
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1829. When inspecting a stored inflatable liferaft on deck, you should make sure that the operating cord is _________.
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1830. In each inflatable liferaft, what equipment is provided to make quick, emergency, temporary repairs to large holes in the raft?
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1831. Puncture leaks in the lower tubes or bottom of an inflatable liferaft should FIRST be stopped by using which item(s)?
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1832. When making a permanent repair to an inflatable liferaft using a repair kit, how long after the repair is made should you hold off 'topping up' the lost air?
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1833. When personnel are lifted by a helicopter from an inflatable life raft, the personnel on the raft should __________.
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1834. According to the MODU regulations, the capacity of a liferaft is required to be marked __________.
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1835. The painter on a rigid life raft must have a length sufficient to reach the highest waterline plus an additional __________.
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1836. In the illustration shown, the weak link is identified as item number _____
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1837. In the illustration shown, the hydrostatic release is identified as item number _____
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1838. In the illustration shown, the sea painter is identified as item number _____
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1839. The instructions for launching lifeboats and liferafts on a MODU are a requirement of the __________.
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1840. The instructions for launching lifeboats and liferafts on a MODU are a requirement of the __________.
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1841. The instructions for the launching procedures of controls rescue boats and life rafts on an OSV must be approved by the __________.
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1842. Once the liferaft has cleared the vessel, which of the following steps should normally be taken first by those who have boarded a liferaft in an emergency situation?
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1843. Once the liferaft has cleared the vessel, which of the following steps should normally be taken first by those who have boarded a liferaft in an emergency situation?
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1844. You are aboard a liferaft in a storm. What should you do with your Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon?
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1845. The required periodic inspection of MODU lifeboat winch control apparatus must include __________.
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1846. Your ship is sinking rapidly. A container containing an inflatable liferaft has bobbed to the surface upon functioning of the hydrostatic release. Which action should you take?
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1847. You have abandoned ship in tropical waters. Which procedure(s) should be used during a prolonged period in a raft?
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1848. Which statement is TRUE concerning an inflatable liferaft?
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1849. Which statement is TRUE concerning an inflatable liferaft?
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1850. The float free link attached to a sea painter on an inflatable liferaft has a breaking strength of __________.
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1851. On a rigid liferaft which is equipped with all the required equipment you will NOT find a __________.
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1852. If the hydrostatic release mechanism for an inflatable liferaft is not periodically serviced and becomes inoperative, it will NOT __________.
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1853. Which of the devices listed will prevent an inflated liferaft from being pulled under by a vessel which sinks in water over 100 feet deep?
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1854. How should an inflatable liferaft be manually released from its cradle?
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1855. If the hydrostatic release mechanism for an inflatable liferaft is not periodically serviced and becomes inoperative, it will NOT __________.
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1856. What is the purpose of the hydrostatic release on an inflatable liferaft?
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1857. After launching, how can the inside of an inflatable raft be kept dry?
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1858. Generally, what is used to inflate liferafts?
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1859. If you find an inflatable liferaft container with the steel bands still in place around its case, which action should you take?
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1860. Puncture leaks in the lower tubes or bottom of an inflatable liferaft should FIRST be stopped by using which item(s)?
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1861. Puncture leaks in the lower tubes or bottom of an inflatable liferaft should FIRST be stopped by using which item(s)?
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1862. Which item is a feature of an inflatable raft which helps keep people inside the raft stationary in rough weather?
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1863. What is the function of the hand holds or straps on the underside of an inflatable liferaft?
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1864. The jackknife stored on an inflatable liferaft will always be located __________.
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1865. The capacity of any liferaft on board a vessel can be determined by __________.
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1866. If your vessel is equipped with inflatable liferafts, how should they be maintained?
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1867. Who should inspect and test an inflatable liferaft?
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1868. Who should inspect and test an inflatable liferaft?
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1869. The painter of an inflatable liferaft must have a minimum length of __________.
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1870. Where are the lifelines connected to the liferaft?
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1871. On vessels on an international voyage, each inflatable liferaft shall have a carrying capacity of not less than __________.
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1872. A liferaft with a capacity of 8 people used in ocean service is required by regulations to carry which items?
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1873. A liferaft with a capacity of 8 people used in ocean service is required by regulations to carry which items?
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1874. When scheduled service is required on an inflatable liferaft, who should perform the tests and inspections?
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1875. If your vessel is equipped with inflatable liferafts, how should they be maintained?
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1876. Inflatable liferafts shall be serviced at an approved servicing facility every 12 months or not later than the next vessel inspection for certification. However, the total elapsed time between servicing cannot exceed which time frame?
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1877. When must an inflatable liferaft that has been repacked be overhauled and inspected at a U.S. Coast Guard approved service facility?
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1878. In the illustration, the sea painter is item number __________
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1879. In the illustration shown, where would you find the knife
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1880. In the illustration shown, the righting strap is shown as item number __________
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1881. In the illustration, which item correctly identifies the ballast bags
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1882. The external recognition light can be seen for up to two miles and is shown as item number__________
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1883. In the illustration shown, the pressure relief valve is indicated as item number __________
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1884. In the illustration shown, the external lifelines are shown as item number __________
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1885. As shown in the illustration, item #8 would be a(n) __________
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1886. In the illustration shown, the COâ‚‚ tripping lanyard is item number __________
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1887. In the illustration shown, the weak link is item __________
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1888. In the illustration shown, the sea painter is identified as item number _____
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1889. When abandoning ship, after launching the motor lifeboat which is the recommended action to take?
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1890. When using a handheld smoke signal aboard a survival craft, how should you activate the signal?
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1891. When using a handheld smoke signal in a liferaft, you should __________.
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1892. When using a handheld smoke signal in a liferaft, you should __________.
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1893. All personnel on board a vessel should be familiar with the rescue boat's __________.
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1894. All personnel on board a vessel should be familiar with the rescue boat's __________.
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1895. The limit switches on a MODUs survival-craft winch system __________.
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1896. The limit switches on a MODUs survival-craft winch system __________.
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1897. Steering a motor lifeboat broadside to the sea could cause it to __________.
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1898. In heavy seas the helmsman should steer the survival craft __________.
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1899. At a speed of 6 knots the fuel aboard a survival craft is required to last which duration of time?
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1900. A right-handed propeller will cause the survival craft to __________.
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1901. The purpose for the bag or box on top of some survival craft is to __________.
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1902. During the towing of a survival craft, a lookout should be on station to __________.
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1903. A self-righting survival craft will return to an upright position provided that all personnel __________.
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1904. Most enclosed lifeboats will right themselves after capsizing IF which condition exists?
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1905. When the survival craft is supplied with bottles of compressed air, they are used for __________.
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1906. With the air supply on, the air pressure in the survival craft will be __________.
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1907. The air cylinder bottles in the survival craft should be refilled with __________.
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1908. An "on-load" release system on a survival craft means the cable can be released __________.
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1909. How is the "off-load" release system on a survival craft designed to be activated?
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1910. When inspecting a survival craft, you should check to make sure that the __________.
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1911. Aboard a survival craft, ether can be used to __________.
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1912. The backup system on an electric start survival craft is a __________.
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1913. If the engine of a survival craft does not start, check to see __________.
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1914. If the survival craft is not loaded to full capacity, the personnel should be __________.
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1915. To activate an air regeneration canister on a survival craft, you __________.
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1916. The air regeneration canister on a survival craft is designed to __________.
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1917. The air regeneration canister on a survival craft should last approximately __________.
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1918. When transferring survivors from an enclosed lifeboat to a rescue vessel, personnel on board the boat should take which action?
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1919. When a helicopter is lifting personnel from an enclosed lifeboat, what should the other individuals in the boat do?
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1920. When a helicopter is lifting personnel from an enclosed lifeboat, what should the other individuals in the boat do?
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1921. While retrieving the survival craft, the engine should be stopped __________.
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1922. When retrieving the survival craft, the helmsman should instruct the crewman to __________.
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1923. When retrieving the survival craft, the winch operator should stop the winch and check __________.
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1924. Using a sea anchor when in a life raft will __________.
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1925. After being launched from MODUs, totally enclosed survival craft which have been afloat over a long period require __________.
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1926. If water is rising in the bilge of a lifeboat, you should take which action FIRST?
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1927. If the water level is rising in the bilge of a survival craft, you should first __________.
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1928. The survival craft engine is fueled with __________.
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1929. With the sprinkler system and air system on, and all hatches shut, the survival craft will be protected from __________.
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1930. MODU survival craft is manufactured with fire retardant __________.
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1931. The sprinkler system of an enclosed lifeboat is used to __________.
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1932. Your vessel is equipped with totally enclosed lifeboats. Which of the following statements is correct should the boat be enveloped in flames?
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1933. Davit launched lifeboats must be equipped with __________.
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1934. Who is responsible for lowering the survival craft?
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1935. During an abandonment or drill, the first person to arrive at the survival craft should __________.
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1936. Using a sea anchor when in a life raft will __________.
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1937. Your rescue craft is broken down and rolling in heavy seas. You can reduce the possibility of capsizing by taking which action?
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1938. When a sea anchor for survival craft is properly rigged, it will __________.
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1939. Using a sea anchor when in a life raft will __________.
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1940. A sea anchor is __________.
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1941. An emergency sea anchor may be constructed by using which item(s)?
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1942. The sea anchor shown as item number 18 will NOT __________
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1943. In the illustration, the sea anchor is shown as item number __________
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1944. Archimedes' principle states that the resultant pressure acting on a body immersed in a fluid __________.
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1945. In diagram "A", shown in the illustration, what is the displacement of the vessel when it is at a six foot (1.829 m) draft
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1946. When a vessel is inclined, the tendency for it to return to its original position is caused by the __________.
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1947. Reserve buoyancy is the __________.
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1948. When flooding occurs in a damaged vessel, reserve buoyancy __________.
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1949. Flooding of any ship's compartment, resulting in a serious loss of reserve buoyancy, will always __________.
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1950. Flooding of any ship's compartment, resulting in a serious loss of reserve buoyancy, will always __________.
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1951. If a vessel loses its reserve buoyancy, it will __________.
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1952. The reserve buoyancy of a ship consists of __________.
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1953. The reserve buoyancy of a vessel varies directly with changes in the vessel's __________.
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1954. The center of volume of the immersed portion of the hull is given which term?
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1955. A vessel behaves as if all of its weight is acting downward through the center of gravity, and all its support is acting upward through which point?
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1956. A floating vessel will behave as if all of its weight is acting downward through which point?
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1957. When a vessel is inclined due to an external force, such as the action of seas in which no cargo shifts, the tendency of the vessel to return to its original position is caused by the shift in __________.
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1958. Initial stability is indicated by __________.
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1959. Which of the listed initials is used to represent the indicator of initial stability?
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1960. In small-angle stability, when external forces exist, the buoyant force is assumed to act vertically upwards through the center of buoyancy and through the __________.
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1961. The stability term for the distance between the center of gravity (G) to the Metacenter (M), when small angle stability applies is known as the __________.
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1962. With regards to the metacentric height, which of the following statements is true?
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1963. Why can the vessel's GM not be used as an indicator of stability at all angles of inclination?
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1964. Which term is used for the horizontal distance between the vertical lines of action of gravity and the buoyant forces?
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1965. The value of the maximum righting arm depends on the position of the center of buoyancy and which other item?
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1966. The value of the maximum righting arm is dependent upon the position of the center of buoyancy and the __________.
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1967. The water in which a vessel floats provides vertical upward support. The point through which this support is assumed to act is known as the center of __________.
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1968. Which term defines the upward pressure of displaced water of a vessel?
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1969. In the absence of external forces, the center of gravity of a floating vessel is located directly above the __________.
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1970. At all angles of inclination, the metacenter is __________.
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1971. Initial stability refers to stability __________.
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1972. If the buoyant force on a ship's hull is equal to or greater than the displacement tonnage, the ship will __________.
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1973. Which abbreviation represents the height of the center of buoyancy?
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1974. Stability is determined principally by the relationship of the center of gravity and the __________.
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1975. The inclining experiment conducted on a merchant ship is the method for determining the exact location of the __________.
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1976. The purpose of the a vessels "inclining experiment" is to __________.
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1977. Stability is determined principally by the location of two points in a vessel. These points are the center of buoyancy and the __________.
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1978. When the height of the metacenter is less than the height of the center of gravity of a vessel, the upright equilibrium position is referred to by which term?
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1979. When the height of the metacenter is greater than the height of the center of gravity, the upright equilibrium position is stable and stability is __________.
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1980. The important initial stability parameter, GM, is which of the following?
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1981. The abbreviation 'GM' is used to represent the __________.
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1982. When a vessel is floating upright, which term is used to define the distance from the keel to the metacenter of a vessel?
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1983. When the height of the metacenter is less than the height of the center of gravity of a vessel, the upright equilibrium position is referred to by which term?
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1984. When the height of the metacenter is the same as the height of the center of gravity, the upright equilibrium position is __________.
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1985. With no environmental forces acting on the vessel, the center of gravity of an inclined vessel is vertically aligned with the __________.
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1986. If a vessel rolls to the starboard side, and there are no movable or moving weights onboard, the center of gravity will __________.
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1987. If additional weight is placed on the main deck of the vessel shown in the illustration __________
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1988. If weight is added at the keel, the ship's center of gravity will __________.
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1989. If weight is added at "K" to the ship shown in the illustration, __________
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1990. The stability of a vessel is normally the greatest when all double-bottom fuel and water tanks are full because the __________.
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1991. A vessel's center of gravity is lowered when the __________.
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1992. The stability of a vessel is normally the greatest when all double-bottom fuel and water tanks are full because the __________.
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1993. The important stability parameter "KG" is defined as the __________.
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1994. Any single ship's compartment sustaining partial flooding with free communication to the sea will __________.
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1995. Clogged limber holes can endanger a ship's stability by __________.
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1996. At all angles of inclination, which is the true measure of a vessel's stability?
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1997. A vessel which has been holed as shown in the illustration, will probably __________
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1998. Longitudinal stability indicates the tendency of a ship to resist a _______.
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1999. What standard mathematical formula is commonly used to calculate a vessels waterplane area for stability purposes?
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2000. The horizontal fore and aft movement of a vessel is called __________.
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2001. Horizontal fore or aft motion of a vessel while underway is known as __________.
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2002. The horizontal port, or starboard movement of a vessel is called __________.
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2003. Horizontal transverse motion of a vessel is known by which term?
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2004. The vertical motion of a floating vessel is known as __________.
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2005. Heave is the motion of a vessel along the __________.
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2006. Angular motion about the vertical axis of a vessel is known as __________.
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2007. Rolling is angular motion of the vessel about what axis?
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2008. Angular motion about the longitudinal axis of a vessel is known by which term?
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2009. Transverse oscillating rotation about the longitudinal axis of a vessel is known as __________.
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2010. Rolling is angular motion of the vessel about what axis?
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2011. Pitching is angular motion of the vessel about what axis?
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2012. A vessel having a concentration of weight toward the top of the vessel is said to be __________.
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2013. A ballast tank is one-third full when additional ballast is added until it is two-thirds full. The increased amount of liquid in the tank will have the greatest influence on the __________.
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2014. What is the usual effect of moving weight from low in the vessel to above the main deck?
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2015. What is the usual effect of moving weight from the main deck to a position lower in the vessel?
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2016. You can generally improve the vessel's stability in a hazardous situation by __________.
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2017. Which of the listed conditions will occur to the ship's center of gravity if 200 tons of steel is transferred to the ships cargo hold from shore side?
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2018. The factor contributing to the greatest effect on the ship's period of roll is the __________.
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2019. The factor contributing to the greatest effect on the ship's period of roll is the __________.
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2020. If your vessel has a starboard list after taking on fuel, you would transfer fuel __________.
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2021. A vessel would most likely develop a list if you were __________.
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2022. If fuel is burned from only the starboard tanks, the ship will __________.
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2023. If fuel oil is burned from the port side tanks alone, the ship will __________.
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2024. If a vessel initially has no list and no significant trim, which of the developments shown in the illustration will result in the greatest list
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2025. A vessel trimmed down by the bow has __________.
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2026. The difference between the initial trim of a vessel and the trim after a change in load has occurred is known as __________.
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2027. The trim of a vessel is the __________.
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2028. Which term defines the difference between the forward and aft drafts?
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2029. Which term defines the difference between the forward and aft drafts?
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2030. What is the difference between the starboard and port drafts due to the wind or seas called?
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2031. A stiff wind has caused a difference to occur between the port and starboard drafts. This condition is known as __________.
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2032. The tendency of a ship to resist a change in trim is __________.
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2033. For a vessel with a block coefficient of 1, the addition of weight at the center of flotation will __________.
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2034. In the absence of external forces, adding weight to one side of a floating vessel, will cause the vessel to __________.
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2035. Which term is given to the difference between the starboard and port drafts caused by shifting a weight transversely in the vessel?
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2036. What effect will transferring fuel oil from No.1P double bottom to No.3P double bottom have on the trim of a vessel?
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2037. The distance between the bottom of the hull and the waterline is called __________.
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2038. For an upright vessel, draft is the vertical distance between the keel and which other item?
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2039. The average of the observed drafts is known as __________.
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2040. Air gap is the vertical distance between the bottom of the hull and the __________.
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2041. What is the weight of the liquid displaced by a vessel floating in sea water equal to?
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2042. The symbol shown in the illustration used to represent displacement is __________
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2043. Symbol #1, as shown in the illustration, refers to __________
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2044. The symbol labeled #2, as shown in the illustration, represents a vessels __________
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2045. The symbol shown in the illustration and used as a reference from which the height of the center of gravity is measured, is item number __________
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2046. The symbol labeled #2, as shown in the illustration, represents a vessels __________
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2047. Symbol number "3" shown in the illustration represents which of the following
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2048. The symbol shown in the illustration to represent the vertical plane midway between the fore and aft perpendiculars is __________
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2049. The symbol shown in the illustration and used to represent amidships, is indicated by number __________
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2050. The symbol shown in the illustration, which is used as the reference from which transverse measurements are made, is __________
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2051. Symbol #5 shown in the illustration, represents __________
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2052. You may improve a vessel's stability by __________.
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2053. You may improve a vessel's stability by __________.
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2054. The free surface corrections depend upon the dimensions of the surface of the free liquids and the __________.
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2055. The principal effect of liquid free surface is dependent upon the volume of displacement of the vessel and the __________.
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2056. The free surface effects of a partially full liquid tank decrease with the increase of which item?
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2057. The free surface corrections depend upon the dimensions of the surface of the free liquids and the __________.
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2058. What does reducing the liquid free surfaces in a vessel reduce?
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2059. Increasing the free surface of a confined liquid has the effect of raising the __________.
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2060. Increasing the free surface of a confined liquid has the effect of raising the __________.
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2061. A vessel's stability is greatly reduced by liquid free surface. Which of the listed conditions would develop the greatest adverse effect?
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2062. Excessive free surface occurring in tanks carrying liquid cargo should be avoided in order to __________.
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2063. Vessel stability is greatly affected when water or fuel tanks are partially filled as a result of the __________.
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2064. When any tank or compartment is partially filled with a liquid free to move as the ship rolls, the free surface effect is present. This condition will usually __________.
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2065. Ships are less stable when water or fuel tanks are partially filled because of the __________.
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2066. A vessel whose fuel tanks are half full is subject to __________.
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2067. Vessel stability can be adversely affected by __________.
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2068. Vessel stability can be adversely affected by __________.
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2069. Free surface effect occurring in partially filled cargo or fuel storage tanks on board a vessel should be avoided to __________.
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2070. Adverse effects due to free surface will result when __________.
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2071. For a floating MODU, the center of buoyancy and the metacenter are in the line of action of the buoyant force __________.
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2072. When the height of the metacenter has the same value as the height of the center of gravity, the metacentric height is equal to __________.
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2073. A partially full tank causes a virtual rise in the height of the __________.
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2074. A virtual rise in the center of gravity of a MODU may be caused by __________.
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2075. A virtual rise in the center of gravity of a MODU may be caused by __________.
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2076. When the wave period and the apparent rolling period of the MODU are the same __________.
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2077. The purpose of the inclining experiment on a MODU is to determine __________.
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2078. Although 'KG' for a MODU in a lightweight condition is relatively high, the vessel is stiff because __________.
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2079. When a floating MODU inclines to an angle slightly less than the angle of loll, she will __________.
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2080. When a floating MODU inclines to an angle slightly less than the angle of loll, she will __________.
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2081. If the metacentric height is small, a floating MODU will __________.
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2082. If the metacentric height is large, a floating MODU will __________.
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2083. A MODU is inclined at an angle of loll. In the absence of external forces, the righting arm (GZ) is __________.
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2084. Subtracting the height of the center of gravity corrected for transverse free surface effects from the height of the transverse metacenter of a MODU yields __________.
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2085. Subtracting the height of the center of gravity corrected for longitudinal free surface effects from the height of the longitudinal metacenter of a MODU yields __________.
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2086. Forces within a vessel may cause a difference between the starboard and port drafts. What is this difference called?
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2087. A continual worsening of the list or trim of any floating MODU indicates __________.
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2088. The angle to which a floating MODU, with a negative initial metacentric height, lies while at rest in still water is the angle of __________.
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2089. When a wind force causes a floating MODU to heel to a static angle, the __________.
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2090. A quick and rapid motion of a vessel in a seaway is an indication of a(n) __________.
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2091. A slow and easy motion of a MODU in a seaway is an indication of a __________.
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2092. A floating MODU with an initial negative metacentric height __________.
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2093. If the result of loading a MODU is an increase in the height of the center of gravity, there will always be an increase in the __________.
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2094. For a MODU with trim, a decrease in GMT will cause the angle of inclination to __________.
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2095. For a MODU with trim, a decrease in GMT will cause the angle of inclination to __________.
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2096. For a MODU with trim, an increase in GMT will cause the inclination to __________.
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2097. For a MODU with trim, an increase in GMT will cause the inclination to __________.
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2098. For a MODU with transverse inclination, an increase in GMT causes __________.
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2099. For a MODU with longitudinal inclination, an increase in GML causes __________.
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2100. When a MODU is inclined at a small angle, the center of buoyancy will __________.
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2101. The vertical distance between "G" and "M" of a MODU is used as a measure of __________.
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2102. The volume of a floating MODU above the waterline that can be made watertight is its __________.
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2103. What will cause the free surface effects of a partially full tank on a vessel in motion to increase?
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2104. Adding the longitudinal free surface correction to the uncorrected height of the center of gravity of a MODU yields __________.
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2105. Adding the transverse free surface correction to the uncorrected height of the center of gravity of a MODU yields __________.
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2106. What will cause the free surface effects of a partially full tank on a vessel in motion to increase?
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2107. If the cause of severe list or trim of a vessel is due to off-center ballast, counter-flooding into empty tanks will __________.
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2108. During counterflooding to correct a severe list aggravated by an off-center load, your vessel suddenly takes a list to the opposite side. Which action should you take?
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2109. If the cause of a sudden severe list is due to negative initial stability, counter-flooding into empty ballast tanks may __________.
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2110. When should the control of flooding of your vessel be addressed?
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2111. During counterflooding to correct a severe list aggravated by an off-center load, your vessel suddenly takes a list to the opposite side. Which action should you take?
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2112. A tank which carries liquid is dangerous to the stability of a vessel when it is in which condition?
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2113. The symbol shown in the illustration used to represent displacement is __________
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2114. Symbol number "3" shown in the illustration represents which of the following
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2115. After transferring a weight forward on a vessel, the draft at the center of flotation will __________.
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2116. With no environmental forces acting on the vessel, the center of gravity of an inclined vessel is vertically aligned with the __________.
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2117. The symbol shown in the illustration and used as a reference from which the height of the center of gravity is measured, is item number __________
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2118. The angular movement of a vessel about a horizontal line drawn from its bow to its stern is known by which term?
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2119. As chief engineer or first assistant engineer you should be familiar with the six motions of a vessel. Which of these motions affects the governing "transverse" stability?
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2120. As chief engineer or first assistant engineer you should be familiar with the six motions of a vessel. Which of these motions affects the governing "positional motion" stability?
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2121. As chief engineer or first assistant engineer you should be familiar with the six motions of a vessel. Which of these motions affects the governing "lateral motion" stability?
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2122. By what method is the final light ship weight, longitudinal and vertical centers of gravity of a vessel, and final assignment of the load lines determined?
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2123. As chief engineer of an oceangoing passenger vessel, it is important to know the effect of trim and stability of your ship in the event of damage to a compartment. To minimize the impact of flooding in the event of a grounding, what should be your ship's safe practice regarding watertight doors and hatches?
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2124. As chief engineer you should understand the concept of loll and its cause. An angle of loll is commonly caused by which of the following conditions?
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2125. As chief engineer you should understand the concept of loll and its cause. An angle of loll is commonly caused by which of the following conditions?
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2126. IMO Resolution A167, 1968, Res. No. 749(18) 3.1 (1995, amended 1999), and section 2.2 in the 2008 IS Code, sets the general criterion for vessels of more than 100 meters in length. Your vessel is covered by this regulation. In review of your vessel's stability data, after refueling you notice that the GM of the vessel is less than the required 0.15 meters. What should you instruct the 2nd engineer to do with the fuel just received?
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2127. After refueling your vessel, you notice that the GM of the vessel is less than the required 0.15 meters. What do you do?
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2128. After transferring a weight forward on a vessel, the draft at the center of flotation will __________.
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2129. With no environmental forces acting on the vessel, the center of gravity of an inclined vessel is vertically aligned with the __________.
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2130. The symbol shown in the illustration and used as a reference from which the height of the center of gravity is measured, is item number __________
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2131. As chief engineer you should understand the concept of corrective measures and their purpose. The following four actions will have which affect on the vessel? 1) Add weight low and symmetrically about the centerline. 2) Remove high weight symmetrically. 3) Move weight down symmetrically. 4) Eliminate any free surface present.
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2132. Your vessel was damaged in a collision and one compartment has partially flooded. The vessel has free communication with the sea with water flowing in and out as the vessel rolls. Which of the following is the most important factor contributing to free communication loss of stability?
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2133. Your vessel has been damaged in a grounding and one compartment has partially flooded. As a result, you have lost buoyancy. If transverse stability in the flooded condition is poor or negative, every effort should be made to reduce the free surface and to lower the center of gravity. Which of the following should you ensure is maintained?
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2134. The difference between the initial trim of a vessel and the trim after a change in load has occurred is known as __________.
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2135. As an engineer, you should be familiar with the conditions that will cause a vessel to transversely incline, list, or trim. Which of the following conditions causes a vessel to trim?
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2136. While serving as chief engineer on a partially loaded containership the vessel is involved in a collision. An empty starboard side wing tank becomes open to the sea and the ship takes a starboard list. After investigating the damage it is found that no other adjoining tanks are open to the sea. What action should be recommended to ensure the ship maintains an even keel position?
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2137. As 1st A/E on a large container vessel you should be familiar with the vessel's stability and the concepts of same. Regarding trimming of a vessel, and the location of the LCG, LCB and LCF, in which direction, and about which point, will the vessel trim based upon their relative locations?
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2138. Your vessel has been damaged in a grounding and one compartment has partially flooded. As a result, you have lost buoyancy. If transverse stability in the flooded condition is poor or negative, every effort should be made to reduce the free surface and to lower the center of gravity. Which of the following should you ensure is maintained?
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2139. The 2nd assistant engineer has just finished fueling operations. After entering the fuel data into the loading computer, you notice a greater than allowable at-sea bending stress. After the chief mate checks the voyage cargo data the vessel still has an excessive at-sea hogging bending stress. As chief engineer and after consulting with the chief mate, what should your instructions be to reduce the bending moment when ballasting the vessel?
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2140. Following cargo loading operations, your vessel is experiencing an excessive at-sea hogging bending stress as shown in the illustration. What should you do to reduce the bending moment
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2141. Following cargo loading operations, your vessel is experiencing an excessive at-sea sagging bending stress as shown in the illustration. What should you do to reduce the bending moment
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2142. The 3rd engineer on watch reports than the ship has an erratic rolling behavior and it does not appear to stabilize at an even keel position. As Chief Engineer, after consultation with the Chief Mate, what instruction would you give him?
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2143. The motion of a vessel impacts its stability. Which of these motions shown in the illustration affects the governing "motion ahead and astern" stability
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2144. The motion of a vessel impacts its stability. Which of these motions shown in the illustration affects the governing "motion ahead and astern" stability
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2145. Your passenger vessel has departed port with 1,235 passengers on board for a 10-day voyage. In accordance with 46 CFR Part 78, what actions must be taken to verify that your vessel was in compliance with stability requirements?
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2146. The maximum draft to which a drilling unit may be safely loaded is called __________.
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2147. Keeping the draft of a MODU at or below the load line mark will ensure that the unit has adequate __________.
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2148. Load line regulations are designed to ensure that a MODU has adequate structural strength and sufficient __________.
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2149. The document that certifies the correctness of the load line marks on a MODU is called the __________.
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2150. A load line is assigned to a MODU to insure adequate stability and __________.
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2151. Periodic surveys to renew the load line assignment for a MODU must be made at intervals not exceeding __________.
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2152. Many uninspected motor vessels require load lines. For the purpose of the Load Line Regulations, the term "surveyor" means __________.
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2153. A load line for a MODU is assigned by the __________.
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2154. The maximum draft to which a vessel can legally be submerged is indicated by the __________.
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2155. Compliance with the terms of the load line certificate on a MODU is the responsibility of the __________.
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2156. When renewing a portion of damaged hull plating with a new insert plate, which of the listed guidelines should be followed?
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2157. In the event of a collision, watertight integrity may be lost if __________.
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2158. When opening a watertight door to check a compartment suspected of flooding, which of the dogs shown in the illustration should you back off FIRST
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2159. Your ship has run aground and it is necessary to determine whether or not a compartment has flooded. Therefore, you should __________.
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2160. Aboard damaged vessels, the MOST important consideration is preserving which item?
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2161. Progressive flooding on a MODU may be indicated by __________.
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2162. The stability which exists after the unintentional flooding of a compartment on a MODU is called __________.
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2163. Progressive flooding in the engine room may be minimized by securing watertight boundaries and __________.
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2164. What must be accurately determined to assess the potential for progressive flooding after a vessel has been damaged?
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2165. The jettisoning of topside weight from a MODU serves what purpose?
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2166. If a MODU takes a sudden severe list or trim from an unknown cause, you should FIRST __________.
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2167. If double bottom fuel tank levels are found to have increased after a ship's grounding, you should suspect __________.
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2168. In damage control, a flat block placed at the end of a shore for the purpose of distributing pressure is referred to as a __________.
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2169. A flat block placed under the end of a wooden shore for the purpose of distributing pressure against a damaged structure is referred to as a __________.
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2170. Wooden shoring, with a cross-sectional dimension of 4" X 4" should not be longer than __________.
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2171. Main wooden shoring for use in damage control, is usually less than 10 feet long and has a nominal cross-section dimension of ______.
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2172. After measuring the length to which a section of shoring should be cut, you should cut the shoring __________.
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2173. Which of the methods shown in the illustration is the correct way to fit shoring
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2174. Wooden shoring is used in shipboard damage control to __________.
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2175. The wooden shoring shown in the illustration is bearing against the hatch coaming and is supporting a load in the direction indicated by the arrows. Which of the following statements is correct for this condition
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2176. The wooden shoring, shown in the illustration, is bearing against a hatch coaming. The load is applied in the direction indicated by the arrows. Which of the following statements is true
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2177. After an emergency shoring installation has been completed, the __________.
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2178. In an emergency, a hole in the hull below the waterline, not over three inches in diameter, can be temporarily sealed by __________.
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2179. It is generally not advisable to drive a wedge into a crack occurring in the hull because wedges __________.
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2180. The lengthening of a crack formed in the shell plating of a ship may be prevented by __________.
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2181. A crack in the deck plating of a vessel may be temporarily prevented from increasing in length by __________.
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2182. Stress concentrations may be reduced at the ends of a crack which has formed in the steel plating of a ship by __________.
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2183. A hole in the hull above the waterline may be temporarily patched with __________.
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2184. The wooden plug fitted tightly in the vent of a damaged tank may prevent the tank from __________.
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2185. The best information on the nature and extent of damage on a MODU is obtained from __________.
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2186. Which type of hull damage on a floating MODU should be repaired first?
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2187. Repairing damage to the hull at or above the waterline reduces which threat?
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2188. The order of importance in addressing damage control is __________.
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2189. After an explosion, repair of emergency machinery and services should be accomplished __________.
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2190. When patching holes in the hull, how can pillows, bedding, and other soft materials be used?
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2191. Which is the best action to take when plugging holes below the waterline for the safety of the vessel?
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2192. Which term describes the strengthening of damaged bulkheads by using wood or steel?
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2193. The two courses of action if the underwater hull is severely damaged are to plug the openings or to take which action?
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2194. In plugging submerged holes; why are rags, wedges, and other materials used in conjunction with plugs?
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2195. When shoring a damaged bulkhead, effort should be taken to spread the pressure over the __________.
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2196. What is the objective of shoring a damaged bulkhead?
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2197. Progressive flooding in the engine room may be minimized by securing watertight boundaries and __________.
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2198. What must be accurately determined to assess the potential for progressive flooding after a vessel has been damaged?
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2199. The jettisoning of topside weight from a MODU serves what purpose?
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2200. If a MODU takes a sudden severe list or trim from an unknown cause, you should FIRST __________.
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2201. In a compartment that has been completely flooded with water, the greatest pressure will be exerted _________.
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2202. Which of the methods shown in the illustration is the correct way to fit shoring
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2203. An acceptable method of temporarily sealing a crack formed in the hull of a vessel is to __________.
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2204. An acceptable method of temporarily sealing a crack formed in the hull of a vessel is to __________.
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2205. Which of the methods shown in the illustration is the correct way to fit shoring
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2206. An acceptable method of temporarily sealing a crack formed in the hull of a vessel is to __________.
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2207. The most effective warming treatment for a crew member suffering from hypothermia is __________.
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2208. Which of the listed procedures should be followed when individuals are rescued in cold climates and suffer from hypothermia?
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2209. Which of the listed procedures should be followed when individuals are rescued in cold climates and suffer from hypothermia?
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2210. Physical exertion on the part of a person who has fallen into cold water would __________.
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2211. Which procedure should be followed when individuals are rescued in cold climates and suffer from hypothermia?
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2212. What is the most effective treatment for warming a crew member suffering from hypothermia?
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2213. The most effective warming treatment for a crew member suffering from hypothermia is __________.
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2214. A crew member suffering from generalized hypothermia should be given __________.
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2215. Treatment of heat exhaustion should consist of __________.
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2216. Treatment of heat exhaustion should consist of __________.
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2217. How should a patient suffering from heat exhaustion be treated?
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2218. How should a patient suffering from heat exhaustion be treated?
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2219. How should you treat a person suffering from heat exhaustion?
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2220. Which statement is CORRECT with respect to inserting an airway tube?
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2221. When should a tourniquet be used to control bleeding?
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2222. As a last resort, what can a tourniquet be used for?
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2223. A seaman has sustained a small, gaping laceration of the arm requiring sutures to close if medical facilities were available. Which of the following remedies can be done to temporarily close the wound?
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2224. Blood flowing from a cut artery would appear __________.
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2225. A person reports to you with a fishhook in his thumb, what procedure should you use to remove it?
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2226. A person has suffered a laceration of the arm. Severe bleeding has been controlled by using a sterile dressing and direct pressure. What should you do next?
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2227. In all but the most severe cases, how should bleeding from a wound be controlled?
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2228. Ordinarily, bleeding from a vein may be controlled by what method?
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2229. The preferred method of controlling external bleeding is by __________.
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2230. What is the appropriate first aid treatment for small cuts and open wounds?
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2231. Bleeding from a vein can be characterized as __________.
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2232. Ordinarily, bleeding from a vein may be controlled by what method?
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2233. A seaman has a small, gaping laceration of the arm that is not bleeding excessively. What can be done as an alternative to suturing to close the wound?
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2234. What is the appropriate first aid treatment for small cuts and open wounds?
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2235. In all but the most severe cases, how should bleeding from a wound be controlled?
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2236. A person reports to you with a fishhook in his thumb, what procedure should you use to remove it?
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2237. How should a person suffering from possible broken bones and internal injuries be treated?
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2238. What is the primary purpose of a splint when applied in first aid treatment?
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2239. How should you FIRST treat a simple fracture?
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2240. A compound fracture is a fracture __________.
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2241. Which of the listed types of bone fractures would be considered as the most serious?
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2242. Unless there is danger of further injury, a person with a compound fracture should not be moved until bleeding is controlled and what action is taken?
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2243. You are treating a shipmate with a compound fracture of the lower arm. Which action should you take?
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2244. What are the symptoms of a fractured back?
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2245. If a person suffering from possible broken bones and internal injuries is correctly being administered first aid, what statement is true?
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2246. What is the primary purpose of a splint when applied in first aid treatment?
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2247. In any major personal injury, first aid is to include the treatment of the injury and what additional treatment?
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2248. Which of the following is NOT a treatment for traumatic shock?
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2249. Which of the following treatments is used for traumatic shock?
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2250. Which of the following conditions is a symptom of a person in shock?
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2251. Which of the following conditions is NOT a symptom of traumatic shock?
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2252. Why should a person being treated for shock be wrapped in warm coverings?
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2253. The fundamental treatment for preventing traumatic shock following an accident is to __________.
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2254. After an accident the victim may go into shock and die. What should be done to help prevent shock?
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2255. If there is no head injury, extreme physical discomfort or difficulty in breathing, a patient in shock should be placed in which of the positions listed?
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2256. The general signs and symptoms of a patient suffering from shock are _______.
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2257. If a crew member faints, you should __________.
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2258. Which of the following should NOT be done for a person who has fainted?
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2259. The proper stimulant for an unconscious person is a/an __________.
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2260. Which of the following should NOT be done for a person who has fainted?
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2261. An unconscious person should NOT be __________.
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2262. Which should NOT be a treatment for a person who has received a head injury and is groggy or unconscious?
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2263. A crewman has suffered a blow to the head and various symptoms indicate a concussion. Proper treatment should include __________.
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2264. In reviving a person who has been overcome by gas fumes, which of the following treatments would you AVOID using?
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2265. A crew member has suffered a burn on the arm. There is extensive damage to the skin with charring present. This is an example of what kind of burn?
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2266. A man has a burn on his arm. There is reddening of the skin, blistering, and swelling. Using standard medical terminology what type of burn is this?
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2267. A man has suffered a burn on the arm. There is a reddening of the skin but no other apparent damage. Using standard MEDICAL terminology, what type of burn is this?
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2268. First, second, and third degree burns are classified according to __________.
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2269. What should you do when treating a person for third-degree burns?
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2270. For small, first-degree burns, what is the quickest method to relieve pain?
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2271. A victim has suffered a second-degree burn to a small area of the lower arm. What is the proper first aid treatment for this injury?
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2272. Surface burns should first be treated by __________.
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2273. What should you do if a crewman suffers a second-degree burn on the arm?
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2274. In treating a person for first degree thermal burns, it is important to prevent or reduce __________.
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2275. How should a minor heat burn of the eye be treated?
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2276. What can be caused by severe airway burns?
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2277. The FIRST action in the treatment of a person suspected of having airway burns is to __________.
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2278. The most effective first aid treatment for chemical burns is to immediately __________.
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2279. When treating a chemical burn, what is the minimum amount of time you should flood the burned area?
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2280. Chemical burns are caused by the skin coming in contact with what substance(s)?
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2281. Which of the following precautions should be taken when treating burns caused by contact with dry lime?
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2282. What first aid is appropriate for skin contact with tank residue from a cargo of leaded gasoline?
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2283. If a person gets battery acid in their eye while filling a battery, they should FIRST wash the eye with __________.
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2284. If a person gets something in his eye and you observe that it is not embedded, you can ________.
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2285. If a person is unconscious from electric shock, the first action is to remove him from the electrical source. What is the secondary action?
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2286. Since electrical burn victims may be in shock, what is the FIRST medical indicator to check for?
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2287. Basic emergency care for an electrical burn is to __________.
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2288. If a patient has an electrical burn, you would check for breathing, pulse, and _______.
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2289. Which of the following symptoms may be observed in a victim of cardiac arrest as a result of electric shock?
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2290. When a rescuer discovers an electrical burn victim in the vicinity of electrical equipment or wiring, his first step is to __________.
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2291. What causes heat exhaustion?
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2292. To effectively treat a person suffering from heat exhaustion, you should __________.
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2293. What are the symptoms of heat exhaustion?
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2294. Physical exertion on the part of a person who has fallen into cold water would __________.
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2295. Physical exertion on the part of a person who has fallen into cold water would __________.
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2296. What should you do for a crew member who has suffered frostbite to the toes of both feet?
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2297. Treatment of frostbite is to __________.
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2298. A crew member has suffered frostbite to the toes of his right foot. Which of the following is NOT an acceptable first aid measure?
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2299. What should you do for a crew member who has suffered frostbite to the toes of both feet?
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2300. A crew member suffering from generalized hypothermia should be given __________.
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2301. Which of the following conditions is a symptom of heat stroke?
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2302. Treatment of sunstroke consists principally of __________.
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2303. Which of the listed conditions is a symptom of sun stroke?
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2304. What are the symptoms of sugar diabetes?
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2305. A person with diabetes has received a minor leg injury. What symptoms would indicate the onset of a diabetic coma?
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2306. If a diabetic suffers an insulin reaction and is conscious, he should be given __________.
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2307. If a diabetic suffers an insulin reaction and is conscious, he should be given __________.
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2308. If a victim is unconscious, you should first look for evidence of __________.
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2309. Epilepsy is a chronic nervous disorder characterized by __________.
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2310. What should you do if a crew member is having an epileptic convulsion?
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2311. While providing assistance to a victim of an epileptic seizure, it is most important to __________.
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2312. Appendicitis symptoms include cramps or pain in the abdomen located in the __________.
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2313. What are symptom(s) of a ruptured appendix?
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2314. When a patient is suspected of having appendicitis, the primary action is to __________.
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2315. How should the pain be relieved when a patient is suspected of having appendicitis?
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2316. When giving first aid, in addition to conducting primary and secondary surveys, what should you be familiar with?
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2317. Seasickness is caused by rolling or rocking motions which affect fluids in what body part?
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2318. What are the symptoms of seasickness?
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2319. What is the primary concern in aiding a back injury patient?
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2320. What is an effective method for moving patients with spinal injuries onto a spine board?
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2321. What is the procedure for checking for spinal cord damage in an unconscious patient?
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2322. When administering first aid you should avoid __________.
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2323. What is normal mouth temperature?
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2324. What is it called when you sort accident victims according to the severity of their injuries?
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2325. Where there are multiple accident victims, which injuries should be the FIRST to receive emergency treatment?
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2326. Where there are multiple accident victims, which type of injury should be the first to receive emergency treatment?
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2327. What must the rescuer be able to do in managing a situation involving multiple injuries?
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2328. What can be determined about an injury from examining the condition of a victim's pupils?
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2329. If it is necessary to remove a victim from a life threatening situation, the person giving first aid must __________.
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2330. Which of the following methods is a convenient and effective system of examining the body of an injury victim?
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2331. Antiseptics are used principally to __________.
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2332. Antiseptics are used principally to __________.
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2333. Why are persons who have swallowed a non-petroleum based poison given large quantities of warm soapy water or warm salt water?
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2334. What is the most useful drug to reduce a high fever?
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2335. Which of the following best defines First Aid?
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2336. You are in the mess room when a shipmate suddenly begins to choke, is unable to speak and starts to turn blue. Which of the following actions should you take?
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2337. For a victim who is coughing and gagging, as a result of a partial obstruction of the airway by a foreign body, a rescuer should __________.
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2338. What should you do if a crew member is unconscious and the face is flushed?
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2339. Which procedure should NOT be done for a person whom has fainted?
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2340. What is the proper stimulant for an unconscious person?
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2341. Where can a rescuer most easily check to determine whether or not an adult victim has a pulse?
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2342. An unconscious person should NOT be __________.
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2343. Which should NOT be a treatment for a person who has received a head injury and is groggy or unconscious?
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2344. In reviving a person who has been overcome by gas fumes, which of the following treatments would you AVOID using?
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2345. A conscious victim who has suffered a blow to the head has symptoms that indicate the possibility of concussion. If the patient feels no indication of neck or spine injury, recommended treatment would include __________.
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2346. A person who gets battery acid in an eye should IMMEDIATELY wash the eye with what liquid?
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2347. If a person gets something in his eye and you observe that it is not embedded, you can ________.
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2348. What should a observer do if a victim is coughing and wheezing from a partial obstruction of the airway?
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2349. What action should you take if a shipmate chokes suddenly, cannot speak, and starts to turn blue?
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2350. While providing assistant to a victim of an epileptic seizure, it is most important to __________.
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2351. What does first aid mean?
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2352. When administering first aid you should avoid __________.
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2353. Treatment of sunstroke consists principally of __________.
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2354. Which of the listed conditions is a symptom of sun stroke?
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2355. What are the symptoms of a fractured back?
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2356. What is the procedure for checking for spinal cord damage in an unconscious patient?
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2357. What is the primary concern in aiding a back injury patient?
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2358. What are symptom(s) of a ruptured appendix?
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2359. Cryogenic burns can result in frostbite. What is the proper immediate treatment?
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2360. What is the proper first aid for LPG in the eye?
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2361. Which of the following medical conditions has symptoms of: burning pain with redness of the skin, an irritating rash, blistering or loss of skin and or toxic poisoning?
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2362. If a patient has an electrical burn, you would check for breathing, pulse, and _______.
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2363. Basic emergency care for an electrical burn is to __________.
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2364. You are instructing new crew members in engine room safety and first aid. You use an example of "One crew member, while working in the engine room, finds another crew member lying unconscious on the deck." What would you instruct the crew do first when faced with the rescue of this crew member?
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2365. When administering only mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, you should continue the victim's ventilation rate at how many inflations per minute?
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2366. When administering artificial resuscitation to an adult, the breathing cycle should be repeated about __________.
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2367. When artificial respiration is being given to an adult that shows indications of having a pulse, it should be administered __________.
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2368. When administering artificial resuscitation to an adult, the breathing cycle should be repeated about __________.
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2369. When artificial respiration is being given to an adult that shows indications of having a pulse, it should be administered __________.
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2370. The rescuer can best provide an airtight seal during mouth-to-mouth resuscitation by pinching the victim's nostrils and __________.
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2371. What action must be taken if a shipmate suffers a heart attack and stops breathing?
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2372. A person suffering from a heart attack may show which of the following symptoms?
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2373. Where can a rescuer most easily check to determine whether or not an adult victim has a pulse?
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2374. A person suffering from a heart attack may show which of the following symptoms?
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2375. You are administering chest compressions on an adult victim during CPR, the sternum should be depressed about __________.
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2376. You are administering chest compressions during CPR. Where on the victim's body should the pressure be applied?
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2377. You are administering chest compressions during CPR. Where on the victim's body should the pressure be applied?
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2378. While carrying out artificial respiration how should rescuers be changed out?
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2379. The most essential element in the administration of CPR is __________.
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2380. What should you do before CPR is started?
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2381. When administering artificial respiration, it is of the utmost importance to __________.
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2382. When administering artificial respiration, it is of the utmost importance to __________.
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2383. You are attempting to administer CPR to a victim. While blowing into the victim's mouth, it is apparent that no air is getting to the lungs. Which of the following actions should you take?
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2384. The necessity for administering artificial respiration may be recognized by the victim's __________.
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2385. Artificial respiration may be necessary in cases of __________.
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2386. What should a person do after being revived by artificial respiration?
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2387. After a person has been revived by artificial respiration, they should be __________.
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2388. If vomiting occurs during a resuscitation effort, the best immediate procedure to follow is __________.
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2389. What should you do in order to initiate CPR on a drowning victim?
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2390. While carrying out artificial respiration how should rescuers be changed out?
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2391. You are attempting to administer CPR to a victim. While blowing into the victim's mouth, it is apparent that no air is getting to the lungs. Which of the following actions should you take?
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2392. The rescuer can best provide an airtight seal during mouth-to-mouth resuscitation by pinching the victim's nostrils and __________.
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2393. When administering mouth to mouth rescue breathing to an adult, you should breathe at the rate of how many breaths per minute?
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2394. What is the MOST important element in administering CPR?
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2395. You are administering chest compressions during CPR. Where on the victim's body should the pressure be applied?
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2396. You are administering chest compressions on an adult victim during CPR, the sternum should be depressed about __________.
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2397. What action must be taken if a shipmate suffers a heart attack and stops breathing?
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2398. What action must be taken if a shipmate suffers a heart attack and stops breathing?
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