Seamanship 1 Practice Test

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• What does the Quebec flag indicate?
• Natural Line is described as what when wet?
• Emergency Full Ahead requires you to immediately do what?
• Breaking strain of 2 inch Manila rope in long tons using B = C^2 / 2.5 with C = 2 is approximately what value?
• How should a line be faked to run freely without fouling?
• Which signaling sequence is used to indicate a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver?
• Stand By Engines means what?
• What is the arc of visibility for the sidelight on each side?
• Small Stuff length is 1 3/4 inches.
• What is required to establish communication between the Pilot Boarding Area and the Bridge?
• What is the light configuration for a pilot vessel, and what does it indicate?
• The Second Officer is the Navigation Officer. Which duties are among their responsibilities?
• Who can call ALL STOP?
• PMS (Planned Maintenance System) description: Which statement accurately describes its purpose?
• Which term is used to indicate urgency in maritime radio communications?
• Which term describes vertical bodily motion?
• Warping a Vessel is best described as what?
• For Manila rope, breaking strain B equals (C^2) divided by 2.5 to find long tons. If C = 5 units, what is B?
• In the lifting force calculation, the denominator is the number of sheaves plus how much?
• Which term describes a bearing directly behind the vessel?
• Which checks must be performed before crane operation?
• Ship with a freeboard of more than ______ must have a combination ladder if a side door is not present?
• Which term is the finish method for rope ends, commonly described as applying turns of twine around a rope end?
• Safety Factor (SF) for Manila and Wire: If a line has a breaking strain of 30,000 pounds and SF of 2.5, what is the SWL?
• Which signal indicates Engaged in Fishing?
• In safety factor terminology, SF stands for what?
• Which items are included in the 3rd Mate Safety PMs?
• Which term is used to denote the action of moving something from one place to another?
• Who writes Standing Orders?
• F.W.E stands for which phrase?
• What does the engine order Stop mean?
• ABS is the abbreviation for which organization?
• Wire Rope Inspection typically reveals what about damage?
• Engine Order Telegraph is abbreviated as which term?
• What is the arc of visibility for the stern light?
• Dead Slow Astern instructs the vessel to move in which direction and speed?
• Whipping is to rope end finishing as Advance is to moving forward.
• Whipping is defined by which phrase?
• In seamanship, the term Advance corresponds to which action?
• Which effect does lowering the crane boom away from the pedestal have on the safe working load (SWL)?
• Which color-coding statement about deck links is true?
• Permit To Work is used mainly for what purpose?
• What does UWILD stand for?
• What is the ISM Code primarily concerned with?
• Which part of an anchor is the Crown?
• Pub 102 contains which of the following?
• The Third Officer serves as the Safety Officer. Which duties are included?
• Which officer is responsible for signaling equipment, safety, lifesaving equipment inspection, and monitoring Bridge/Cargo Watch?
• The Fire Triangle consists of which three elements?
• For a wire rope with circumference C = 2 units, the breaking strain B equals B = C^2 x 2.5. What is B?
• What does LOA stand for in nautical terms?
• Which signal indicates a Trawling Vessel at night?
• Draft is defined as the measurement from keel to waterline.
• In a block and tackle setup, what is the effect of adding more sheaves on the force required to lift a load (assuming friction is negligible)?
• Breaking strain of a 3 inch Manila rope in pounds?
• What are the two means of lookout required by Rule 5?
• Under Rule 18, which vessel has the highest priority when there is a risk of collision?
• According to the IMO standard, what is the maximum blood alcohol concentration allowed?
• Which incident led to the adoption of double-hulled tankers?
• What documents are required to authorize hot work?
• Where can the International Code of Signals be found?
• Which part of an anchor is the Palm or Fluke?
• Hot work is defined as any work involving heat or spark. It requires both JSA and PTW.
• What is the size of Small Stuff rope?
• Second to last shot is painted what color?
• The command Dead Slow Ahead requires the vessel to move how?
• On a Relative Bearing Card, which term describes a bearing directly to the side of the vessel?
• Which motion is described as longitudinal bodily motion?
• What color is the last shot on deck?
• Which organization performs periodical surveys of ships to ensure rules are being maintained?
• In the force calculation, what constant is added to 1 in the numerator?
• In the Northern Hemisphere, on which side should you steer during a hurricane?
• True or False: If an accident occurs due to negligence, the mariner may be fined or jailed.
• One shot equals how many feet?
• The Half Ahead order directs the vessel to move at what speed?
• Abeam to Starboard indicates a position at what bearing relative to the ship?
• SOPEP stands for which of the following?
• For Incident Investigation, must include all people who are not involved in the incident.
• To indicate shots on deck, what color are the links on either side of the detachable link?
• In heavy weather, what is the recommended length of the anchor chain relative to water depth?
• What is the correct response to the helm command 'Steady'?
• A snatch block is best described as?
• Finished With Engine indicates what about the engine status?
• What are Standing Orders?
• What action should be taken before rigging a pilot ladder?
• Compared to 6x19, 6x37 rope is:
• On the pilot boarding deck, which safety item must be present?
• Which order calls for immediate maximum forward thrust?
• What ties two lines together?
• Which device on a vessel functions as the autopilot?
• What does Slow Astern require the vessel to do?
• In a block and tackle system, what does Mechanical Advantage represent?
• Which statement about the mathematical relation for scope of chain is true?
• In the anchor scope formula a^2 + b^2 = c^2, what does 'a' represent?
• In the Mooring Diagram, which line is labeled A?
• Which item is a requirement for rigging a pilot ladder?
• What does the Alpha flag indicate on a vessel?
• Crane examinations must be conducted at least every ______?
• If anchoring in 70 ft of water with a scope of four shots, how many shots must be paid out?
• Percentage of inspections of visitors' bags under MARSEC 1.
• In the Mooring Diagram, which line is the Bow Spring Line?
• Which motion is the vessel's motion about its transverse axis?
• Which term describes the action of moving forward through a plan or sequence?
• Abeam to Starboard is represented by which symbol in the simplified notation?
• Which day signal corresponds to Ball Ball?
• Who issues the Gas Free Certificate?
• S.B.E stands for which phrase?
• Iron Mike is another name for which device?
• SOLAS was implemented in response to which maritime disaster?
• Which statement is NOT a characteristic of an enclosed space?
• In the same formula, what does 'c' represent?
• Using SWL = B / SF, what is the SWL for B = 60,000 pounds and SF = 2.5?
• Which term best completes the analogy: finishing a rope end with twine is to whipping as moving forward is to which term?
• Flemmishing describes laying out a line in successive circles flat on deck with the bitter end in the center.
• The Full Ahead command causes the vessel to move in which manner?
• Which option is NOT part of the Fire Triangle?
• On Channel 16, which two types of communication are used?
• What is the primary purpose of a Job Safety Analysis (JSA)?
• If you're heading 090° True and see a vessel at a relative bearing of 30° to starboard, what is the true bearing?
• Which motion is the vessel's motion about its vertical axis?
• Response to helm command "Meet her" is to:
• Watertight doors that are undogged are considered sealed.
• What percentage cannot be attributed to maintenance failures?
• What does Slow Ahead instruct you to do?
• Who is held responsible for damage when a ship is under pilotage?
• In radio communications, what does Hailing refer to?
• Which statement describes the scope of chain in anchoring computations?
• Which term is used to describe the action of moving something forward?
• What must be obtained after testing crane?
• Which organization certifies the Gas Free Certificate?
• Which term means to move something from one place to another?
• Which motion is described as lateral, side to side, bodily motion?
• What does the Safe Water Mark indicate?
• For Manila rope, breaking strain B in pounds is B = 900 x C^2. If circumference C = 1 unit, what is B?
• What is the response to the helm command 'Mind your rudder'?
• Beaufort Wind Scale is an empirical measure that relates wind speed to observed conditions. Which choice best describes its basis?
• Which term denotes safety in maritime radio communications?
• What does the Bravo flag indicate?
• Under Rule 18, which vessel has the lowest priority when maneuvering in close quarters?
• What is the light configuration for a sailing vessel underway at night?
• A 600-pound load is lifted with a single luff tackle rigged to advantage using three sheaves and a MA factor of 0.3. What force must be applied?
• What is the purpose of chafing gear?
• Cradling a Boom means which of the following?
• Normal conditions: What is the recommended length of anchor chain relative to water depth?
• An anchorage with a diameter of 650 yards is used. Vessel LOA is 429 ft. If the anchorage center is at 5 fathoms depth, what is the maximum number of shots to stay inside the circle?
• Which statement correctly expresses the bearing relationship?
• Garbage Record Book is kept for how many years?
• Which term refers to the process of finishing a rope end with twine?
• NFPA is the abbreviation for which organization?
• Which statement best describes standing orders' timing and applicability?
• Full Astern moves the vessel in which way?
• What is the arc of visibility for the Masthead light?
• Which signal identifies an anchored vessel at night?
• Which officer is responsible for preparing bridge equipment for leaving/entering port or maneuvering status?
• Which knot or device is used to join two separate lines?
• Which term describes the process that is defined as 'Turns of twine around a rope end'?
• If a vessel is 060° and you're heading 085°, what is the relative bearing?
• Draft is the measurement from keel to waterline.
• Which equipment is required on ships with a freeboard exceeding 30 ft if a side door is not present?
• Who is described as the head of the deck department and cargo officer?
• Which part of an anchor is the Crown?
• Detachable Link is used to
• Which term is used for the action of applying finishing twine wraps to a rope end?
• Which signaling indicates Constrained By Draft?
• In anchoring, what does scope refer to?
• Which signal indicates Vessel Not Under Command?
• Given a vessel LOA of 400 ft, depth of 60 ft, and five shots of chain on deck, what is the full anchor swing distance?
• If you are heading 180° True and you spot a vessel 2 points off your port bow, what is the true bearing of the vessel spotted?
• Rule 2 primarily concerns what principle?
• Which engine order moves the vessel forward at dead slow speed?
• What does the Mayday distress call indicate in maritime radio communications?
• In seamanship, which term is paired with the action 'Transfer'?
• Gas Free Certificate validity is described as which of the following?
• Which motion is the vessel's motion about its longitudinal axis?
• Which engine order would you use to move forward at half speed?
• Half Astern directs the vessel to move at what speed in reverse?
• Flemmishing is described as which rope-work activity?
• What is the appearance of the Safe Water Mark buoy?
• In painting terminology, what are 'Holidays'?
• What is the relationship between Heading, Relative Bearing, and True Bearing?
• What does the Oscar flag signify?
• Crane examinations are required every ______ if lifting personnel?
• The Chief Officer is the cargo officer and head of the deck department. What are their primary responsibilities?
• Two shots, each equal to 15 fathoms, total how many feet?
• One fathom equals how many feet?
• What does Anchor Aweigh indicate?
• To back the vessel at half speed, which command should you issue?
• Whipping is defined as which phrase?
• What is the definition of whipping in ropework?
• What is the purpose of the Beaufort Wind Scale?
• Polyethylene rope property?
• Which of the following is true about Mediterranean Moor?
• Which rope material tends to float when used as a rope?
• What does the Hotel flag signify?