Q451 - Deck General/Safety, USCG prep certification 2026

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1. Which of the signals listed is required to be displayed during the day while bunkering?Not learned 2. Where are the transfer procedures for oil products required to be posted or available during transfer operations?Not learned 3. During oil transfer operations, who is responsible for ensuring that the posted transfer procedures are followed?Not learned 4. Who has the authority to grant an alternate procedure for oil transfer operations?Not learned 5. A fire in a pile of dunnage would be classified as a __________.Not learned 6. Which of the conditions listed is necessary for a substance to burn?Not learned 7. All of the following are part of the fire triangle EXCEPT __________.Not learned 8. While taking on fuel oil, the transfer hose leaks causing a sheen on the water. What action should you take?Not learned 9. What is the FIRST action to take if you detect oil around your tank vessel while discharging petroleum products?Not learned 10. Which of the following is considered "discharge" as it applies to the pollution regulations?Not learned 11. Which would be considered pollution under the U.S. water pollution laws?Not learned 12. If you see an individual fall overboard, you should __________.Not learned 13. When a rescuer discovers an electrical burn victim in the vicinity of electrical equipment or wiring, his first step is to __________.Not learned 14. In accordance with 46 CFR, life jackets should be stowed in __________.Not learned 15. Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning life jackets?Not learned 16. Which should NOT be a treatment for a person who has received a head injury and is groggy or unconscious?Not learned 17. Since electrical burn victims may be in shock, what is the FIRST medical indicator to check for?Not learned 18. If a patient has an electrical burn, you would check for breathing, pulse, and _______.Not learned 19. What are the symptoms of seasickness?Not learned 20. Which action(s) is/are included in crane operations?Not learned 21. You are anchoring in 16 fathoms of water. On a small to medium size vessel, which statement is TRUE?Not learned 22. While anchoring your vessel, when is the best time to let go the anchor?Not learned 23. If an attempt is made to hoist a load that exceeds the capacity of an electric winch, an overload safety device causes a circuit breaker to cut off the current to the winch motor __________.Not learned 24. Which is the BEST holding ground for conventional anchors?Not learned 25. Which is the best method of protecting that portion of a fiber anchor line nearest the anchor from chafing on the bottom?Not learned 26. Which is the BETTER holding ground, for a conventional anchor?Not learned 27. When bunkering at anchorage which of the following signals must be displayed?Not learned 28. When bunkering is complete, which is the correct procedure concerning the bunker hoses?Not learned 29. When bunkering at a dock which of the following signals must be displayed?Not learned 30. What is the cause of most minor spills of oil products?Not learned 31. Which should you check before letting the anchor go?Not learned 32. Which is the correct procedure for anchoring a small to medium size vessel in deep water?Not learned 33. Which device is designed to automatically hold the load if power should fail to an electric winch?Not learned 34. At what distance from shore may plastic material be thrown overboard from a vessel?Not learned 35. What can be done to prevent small oil spills on deck from going overboard?Not learned 36. Electric cargo winches have an overload safety device which normally cuts the current to the winch motor __________.Not learned 37. If an electric cargo winch is being used to lift a draft of cargo and the engine room loses all power, which will occur?Not learned 38. When you "end for end" a wire rope, you __________.Not learned 39. In the event of an oil spill a report must be made to which of the following entities?Not learned 40. What is the proper name for the fitting that allows a boom to move freely both vertically and laterally?Not learned 41. Which of the following is a hook that will release quickly?Not learned 42. Which of the following is a rope ladder with wooden rungs?Not learned 43. Which of the following statements concerning the rigging of bosuns' chairs and their use is TRUE?Not learned 44. Fueling results in the collection of waste oil in drip pans and containers. Which is an approved method of disposing of the waste oil?Not learned 45. What should be given, as a minimum, to personnel who are involved in crane cargo handling?Not learned 46. What is a grapnel?Not learned 47. "Herringbone" is a term associated with which activity?Not learned 48. If a hydraulic pump on a winch accidentally stops while hoisting, the load will stay suspended because __________.Not learned 49. In illustration D038DG below, which letter indicates the tripping palm?Not learned 50. In illustration D038DG below, what part of the anchor is indicated by the letter "K"?Not learned 51. In illustration D038DG below, what type of anchor is depicted?Not learned 52. When inspecting ground tackle, where are fractures most frequently found?Not learned 53. When instructing a crew member concerning the right way to lift a weight, how should you instruct him/her?Not learned 54. What does item "E" refer to in illustration D045DG of a 30-ton pedestal crane?Not learned 55. Which of the knots, bends, or hitches shown in illustration D030DG below would you use to properly secure a bosun's chair to a gantline?Not learned 56. Which knot in illustration D030DG represents a carrick bend?Not learned 57. Which knot in illustration D030DG below represents a double blackwall hitch?Not learned 58. Which knot in illustration D030DG below is secure only when there is a strain on the line?Not learned 59. Which knot/bend is used to form the bridle at the standing part of a gantline rigged to a stage?Not learned 60. Which knot would best serve as a safety sling in an emergency for a person working over the side?Not learned 61. How are the larger sizes of manila line measured?Not learned 62. Which term describes the process of lifting the anchor from the bottom?Not learned 63. The most likely time for oil pollution while bunkering is when __________.Not learned 64. What secures the locking pin, that joins the parts of a detachable link, in position?Not learned 65. What is the main advantage of a Chinese stopper over the one-line stopper?Not learned 66. How is the Master or operator of a vessel required to keep the crew informed of the regulations concerning the discharging of garbage overboard?Not learned 67. Which is the name given to a metal ring on the bottom of a block, to which the standing part of a tackle is spliced?Not learned 68. What is the minimum standard for making an eye splice in a wire to be used as cargo gear?Not learned 69. What is a bench hook is used for?Not learned 70. What is the name of tackle number 2 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 71. In order to pay out or slack a mooring line which is under strain, you should take which action?Not learned 72. Which is the proper term given to a stopper used in securing the ground tackle for sea that consists of a grab attached to a turnbuckle?Not learned 73. You should NOT use a power tool if which condition exists?Not learned 74. A monkey fist is found on which of the following?Not learned 75. You are approaching a ship that is broken down and are preparing to take her in tow. BEFORE positioning your vessel to pass the towline, which action should you take?Not learned 76. Which term defines the strainer at the bottom of a bilge suction pipe to prevent clogging?Not learned 77. When oil is accidentally discharged into the water, what should you do after reporting the discharge?Not learned 78. If you are operating on the Inland Waters of the United States, which of the following may you discharge overboard?Not learned 79. In order to correctly open a new coil of manila line, which procedure should you follow?Not learned 80. Which part of an anchor is designed to dig into the bottom to increase holding power?Not learned 81. Which part of a conventional cargo gear rig provides for vertical control and positioning of a boom?Not learned 82. Which part of the patent anchor performs the same function as the stock of an old-fashioned anchor; that is, forces the flukes to dig in?Not learned 83. When passing a hawser to the dock you would first use which line?Not learned 84. Pollution of the waterways may result from the discharge of which item(s)?Not learned 85. Which is a precaution you should take before bunkering?Not learned 86. Which is the proper term for the wheel on the windlass with indentations for the anchor chain to ride in?Not learned 87. What is the purpose of a devil's claw?Not learned 88. What is the purpose of Sluicing or slushing wire rope?Not learned 89. In reference to accidental oil pollution, the most critical time during bunkering is when __________.Not learned 90. It is the responsibility of the crane operator to, at all times, be aware of the location of the __________.Not learned 91. When rigging a stage, the standing part should be fastened to the horns of a stage with which of the following hitches?Not learned 92. You are rigging a stage over the vessel's side and are securing the downhaul with lowering turns at your end of the stage. When finished, what should be done with the remainder of the line?Not learned 93. Which rope is the lightest in weight?Not learned 94. Safety goggles or glasses are NOT normally worn during which task?Not learned 95. Which safety precaution(s) should be observed during crane operations?Not learned 96. What is a sailmaker's hook used for?Not learned 97. The scuppers had been plugged as required at the time a small oil spill occurs on deck from a leaking dresser coupler. After shutting down the transfer, the engine room should first be informed, and then which action should be taken?Not learned 98. Which term is given to the process of separating both blocks of a tackle to prepare it for reuse?Not learned 99. What is a serving mallet used for?Not learned 100. Which of the signals listed is required to be displayed at night while bunkering at a dock?Not learned 101. How is the size of wire rope determined?Not learned 102. What is the name of a small light tackle with blocks of steel or wood that is used for miscellaneous small jobs?Not learned 103. A snatch block would most likely be used as a __________.Not learned 104. Which statement concerning an accidental oil spill in the navigable waters of the U.S. is TRUE?Not learned 105. Which statement is FALSE regarding the operation of a crane?Not learned 106. Which statement(s) is/are TRUE concerning crane cargo operations?Not learned 107. Which statement is TRUE concerning small oil spills?Not learned 108. Which statement is TRUE of a gasoline spill?Not learned 109. While taking on fuel oil from an offshore supply vessel, the transfer hose leaks, causing a sheen in the water. Which action should you take FIRST?Not learned 110. What type of knot in illustration D030DG below is indicated by the Letter "G"?Not learned 111. What type of knot in illustration D030DG below is indicated by the Letter "J"?Not learned 112. You are using an automatic tension winch by yourself. If you get caught in the turns of the line as they lead into the gypsyhead __________.Not learned 113. When using or caring for natural-fiber rope, which of the following is NOT recommended?Not learned 114. Which term is given to the usual method of arranging a line on deck so that it will run out easily without kinking or fouling?Not learned 115. A vessel to which Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 applies is located 10 nautical miles from the nearest land. Which type of garbage is prohibited from being discharged?Not learned 116. Your vessel is to dock bow in at a pier without the assistance of tugboats. Which line will be the most useful when maneuvering the vessel alongside the pier?Not learned 117. On your vessel, a wire rope for the cargo gear shows signs of excessive wear and must be replaced. In ordering a new wire for this 10-ton boom, what safety factor should you use?Not learned 118. The wire rope used for cargo handling on board your vessel has a safe working load of eight tons. It shall be able to withstand a breaking test load of __________.Not learned 119. CO2 mainly extinguishes a fire by which of the following?Not learned 120. The danger of a charged hose left unattended on deck with the nozzle open is __________.Not learned 121. Which danger exists to people when CO2 is discharged into a small enclosed space?Not learned 122. A double male coupling is one that __________.Not learned 123. Dry chemical extinguishers may be used on what class of fires?Not learned 124. When is it recommended that the external flotation bladder on an immersion suit be inflated?Not learned 125. How is the external flotation bladder of an immersion suit inflated?Not learned 126. Which extinguishing agent is most effective for combating wood fires?Not learned 127. How does foam extinguish an oil fire?Not learned 128. Foam extinguishes a fire mainly by __________.Not learned 129. What happens when the handle of an all-purpose nozzle is pushed into the forward position?Not learned 130. When the handle of an all-purpose nozzle is pulled all the way back, it will __________.Not learned 131. The hoods over galley ranges present what major hazard?Not learned 132. If ignited, which material would be a class B fire?Not learned 133. What is MOST important when administering artificial respiration?Not learned 134. You have a large, broken-down vessel in tow with a wire rope and anchor cable towline. Both vessels have made provision for slipping the tow in an emergency; however, unless there are special circumstances which is TRUE?Not learned 135. When the mainline valve of a self-contained breathing apparatus is open, the bypass valve should be __________.Not learned 136. What is the major cause of shock in burn victims?Not learned 137. Which class of fire is an oil fire classified?Not learned 138. A situation has occurred in which your vessel must be towed. When the towing vessel passes the towing line to you, where should you secure the line?Not learned 139. Which is TRUE of the spray of water in low-velocity fog?Not learned 140. What is the primary concern in aiding a back injury patient?Not learned 141. What is the primary hazard, other than fire damage, associated with a class C fire?Not learned 142. In a racetrack turn, to recover a man overboard, the vessel is steadied for the SECOND time after a turn of how many degrees from the original heading?Not learned 143. A seaman is reported missing in the morning and was last seen after coming off the mid-watch. Which type of turn would you use to return to the track-line steamed during the night?Not learned 144. You are on a ship that has broken down and are preparing to be taken in tow. You will use your anchor cable as part of the towline. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 145. Which statement(s) is(are) TRUE concerning the use of dry chemical extinguishers?Not learned 146. Which statement about stowing spare hose is TRUE?Not learned 147. The straight stream capability of an all-purpose nozzle is used in fighting a class A fire to accomplish which task?Not learned 148. While underway in thick fog you are on watch and hear the cry "man overboard". Which type of maneuver should you make?Not learned 149. The vessel shown in illustration D025DG has broken down and you are going to take her in tow. The wind is on her starboard beam. Both vessels are making the same amount of leeway. Where should you position your vessel when you start running lines?Not learned 150. While you are on watch, you learn that a crewman has not been seen on board for the past three hours. Which type of turn is best in this man-overboard situation?Not learned 151. You are on watch at sea on course 090°T. A man falls overboard on your starboard side. You immediately start a Williamson Turn. Which action is NOT a part of a Williamson Turn?Not learned 152. What would be the result of physical exertion on the part of a person who has fallen into cold water?Not learned 153. In any major injury, first aid includes the treatment for the injury and what secondary condition?Not learned 154. What type of knot in illustration D030DG below is indicated by the Letter "E"?Not learned 155. What type of knot in illustration D030DG below is indicated by the Letter "N"?Not learned 156. Fires which occur in energized electrical equipment, such as switchboard insulation, are which classification?Not learned 157. How should natural fiber rope be stowed in order to help protect it from rotting?Not learned 158. In what direction should you coil a left-hand laid rope?Not learned 159. On stud-link anchor chain, how much does the addition of the stud increase the strength of the link?Not learned 160. Safety shackles are fitted with which items?Not learned 161. To achieve the designed holding power of a stockless anchor, the flukes must be embedded in the sea bottom. Which of the following is also required to reach this condition?Not learned 162. What is the FIRST thing the rescuer must do if the patient vomits during mouth-to mouth resuscitation?Not learned 163. What is the normal percentage of oxygen in air?Not learned 164. What type of knot in illustration D030DG below is indicated by the Letter "Q"?Not learned 165. What type of knot in illustration D030DG below is indicated by the Letter "R"?Not learned 166. What type of knot in illustration D030DG below is indicated by the Letter "U"?Not learned 167. Which describes a Buckler plate used on a vessel?Not learned 168. Which is the easiest way to anchor a vessel in a current?Not learned 169. Which item(s) prevent the anchors from running out?Not learned 170. Which of the following may result from improperly coiling manila line?Not learned 171. You are preparing to lubricate standing rigging on your vessel. Which is TRUE when rigging a bosun's chair on a stay with a shackle?Not learned 172. Which knot in illustration D030DG represents a blackwall hitch?Not learned 173. What is a serving mallet used for?Not learned 174. The vessel shown in illustration D025DG has broken down and you are going to take her in tow. The wind is on her starboard beam. She is making more leeway than you. Where should you position your vessel when you start running lines?Not learned 175. The vessel shown in illustration D025DG has broken down and you are going to take her in tow. The wind is coming from her starboard beam. You are making more leeway than she. Where should you position your vessel when you start running lines?Not learned