航海英语(甲类船长)海上应急单选题练习1

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1

In most cases involving spillage of dangerous goods,the most effective response will probably be to ______.

  • A.attempt to repack dangerous goods
  • B.close all hatches and doors
  • C.open all hatches and doors
  • D.wash the substance overboard or jettison it
2

In medical training standards,seafarers are not required to demonstrate their ability ______.

  • A.to provide medical first aid on board
  • B.to take charge of medical care on board ships
  • C.to take immediate effective action in the case of accidents or illness likely to occur on board ship
  • D.to improve cardiac function after transplantation of autologous bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells
3

Before CPR is started,you should ______.

  • A.Establish an open airway
  • B.Treat any bleeding wounds
  • C.Insure the victim is conscious
  • D.Make the victim comfortable
4

______ is not recommended for use in dealing with spillage.

  • A.Sawdust
  • B.Copious quantities of water
  • C.Inert material
  • D.Cargo on board the ship
5

Advices concerning MFAG and EmS are not likely to be given by ______.

  • A.manufacturers of the products involved in the accident
  • B.coastguard
  • C.port State authorities
  • D.medical universities
7

You start a centrifugal cargo pump to discharge cargo.The pump works for a while and then loses suction.This could NOT be caused by ______.

  • A.Leaking shaft seals
  • B.Air pockets in the liquid
  • C.High cargo level in the tanks
  • D.A leaking suction line
8

You start a centrifugal cargo pump to discharge cargo.The pump works for a while and then loses suction.This could be caused by ______.

  • A.The pump running backwards
  • B.Incomplete priming
  • C.The discharge head being too high
  • D.All of the above
9

You have completed a crude oil wash.What action should be taken with the oil in the lines running to the washing machines ________.

  • A.Open a COW nozzle forward and one aft and drain the line into the after tank by gravity
  • B.Blow the line out using compressed air
  • C.Pull a suction using the supply line pump
  • D.Close off all valves in the system and leave the oil in the line primed for the next crude oil wash
10

You are underway with a tow consisting of six barges containing hazardous chemicals.Which statement is FALSE concerning a cargo information card ________.

  • A.It must be carried in the pilothouse,readily available for each chemical carried
  • B.It must be posted on the lead barge of the tow only
  • C.It must be posted on each barge on the tow
  • D.It contains information on procedure for spills or leaks
11

Which statement is TRUE of a gasoline spill ________.

  • A.It is visible for a shorter time than a fuel oil spill
  • B.It is not covered by the pollution laws
  • C.It does little harm to marine life
  • D.It will sink more rapidly than crude oil
12

When cleaning a tank by the Butterworth process,you should begin to pump out the slops ______.

  • A.At the end of the drop schedule
  • B.When the process is started
  • C.When the process is finished
  • D.When the tank is clean
13

Vessels carrying ______ must not willfully wash decks or holds.

  • A.General cargo
  • B.Steel products
  • C.Harmful cargo
  • D.Machinery
14

The regulations regarding Oil Record Books do not apply to ship's that ______.

  • A.Are on an international voyage
  • B.Are on a voyage of more than 24 hours
  • C.Have a valid International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate
  • D.Have a valid National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit
16

The process that oil spilled in sea is adsorbed on the suspended material and deposited to the bottom defines ______.

  • A.Oxidation and destruction
  • B.Dissolution
  • C.Oxidation and destruction
  • D.Sedimentation
17

The equipment required to remove an on-deck oil spill on a barge transfering oil must either be carried on board or ______.

  • A.on a tug standing by
  • B.available by contract with the shore facility
  • C.kept at the shoreside hose connection during transfer
  • D.kept in a protected shoreside location readily accessible
19

OIL-IN-WATER are ______.

  • A.sediment of oil in water
  • B.oil dissolvents in water
  • C.solid oil aggregates
  • D.droplets of oil suspended in water
21

During which condition should the operator of a pedestal crane shutdown operations ________.

  • A.Bunkering barge alongside
  • B.Potable water spill on deck
  • C.Crane hydraulic hose bursts
  • D.Trim greater than 4 feet
23

______ is the result of combining processes of microbial activity and biochemical process.

  • A.Emulsification
  • B.Microbial degradation
  • C.Sedimentation
  • D.Dissolution
24

You are on a 50.3 meters long vessel with a draft of 2.7 meters and twin screws.Which statement about rescuing a survivor in the water with ship pickup is TRUE ________.

  • A.You should stop to windward of the man and drift down on him
  • B.You should stop with the man on your weather beam and twist the ship up to him
  • C.A pickup off the weather bow gives maximum maneuverability with the least possibility of injury to the man
  • D.Ship pick up should never be used with a shallow draft vessel
25

______ is not a process of weathering of the oil spilled in the sea water.

  • A.Evaporation
  • B.Dispersion
  • C.Emulsification
  • D.Drifting
26

You are attempting to administer CPR to a victim.When you blow into his mouth it is apparent that no air is getting into the lungs.What should you do ________.

  • A.Blow harder to force the air past the tongue
  • B.Raise the victim's head higher than his feet
  • C.Press on the victim's lungs so that air pressure will blow out any obstruction
  • D.Re-tip the head and try again
27

Which procedure should NOT be done for a person who has fainted ________.

  • A.Revive the person with smelling salts
  • B.Loosen the clothing
  • C.Lay the person horizontally
  • D.Give pain reliever
28

You are at sea in an inflatable liferaft.In high latitudes,the greatest danger is ______.

  • A.asphyxiation due to keeping the canopy closed
  • B.hypothermia caused by cold temperature
  • C.collapse of the raft due to cold temperatures
  • D.starvation
29

Which knot is suitable for hoisting an unconscious person ________.

  • A.Bowline on a bight
  • B.Fisherman's loop
  • C.French bowline
  • D.Spider hitch
30

You are administering chest compressions during CPR.Where on the victim's body should the pressure be applied ________.

  • A.Lower half of the sternum
  • B.Tip of the sternum
  • C.Top half of the sternum
  • D.Left chest over the heart
31

Which is TRUE concerning immersion suits and their use ________.

  • A.Only a light layer of clothing may be worn underneath
  • B.They provide sufficient flotation to do away with the necessity of wearing a life jacket
  • C.They should be tight fitting
  • D.A puncture in the suit will not appreciably reduce its value
32

When landing a lifeboat through heavy surf with a strong current running parallel to the beach(from right to left when facing from seaward)the recommended procedure is to______.

  • A.approach while coming to the left to take advantage of the current
  • B.drop an anchor outside the surf line,then pay out anchor line over the bow while the seas carry the boat toward the beach
  • C.approach slow enough so that the boat can be brought around to meet breaking seas on the bow
  • D.rig a drogue with tripping line over the bow,back ashore with drogue tripped between breakers
33

When transferring survivors from an enclosed lifeboat to a rescue vessel,personnel on board the boat should ______.

  • A.remove their life preservers to make it easier to climb on board the rescue vessel
  • B.climb on top of the boat while waiting for their turn to transfer to the rescue vessel
  • C.remain seated inside and make the transfer one person at a time
  • D.enter the water and swim over to the rescue vessel
34

When collecting condensation for drinking water,______.

  • A.A sponge used to mop up and store condensation must be kept salt free
  • B.Only condensation on the bottom of the canopy should be collected
  • C.It should be strained through a finely woven cloth
  • D.Chlorine tablets should be used to make it drinkable
36

When a patient is suspected of having appendicitis,the primary action is to ______.

  • A.Give the patient a laxative to relieve pain
  • B.Give the patient morphine sulfate to relieve pain
  • C.Confine to bed until helicopter arrives
  • D.Give the patient aspirin with a glass of water
37

What is the accepted standard for wire rope falls used in connection with the lifeboat gear ________.

  • A.Six by seven galvanized wire rope
  • B.Six by twenty-four improved plow steel wire rope
  • C.Six by thirty-seven preformed fiber-core wire rope
  • D.Six by nineteen regular-lay filler wire rope
38

What represents poor sanitary procedures ________.

  • A.Keep and use a separate filling hose for potable(drinking)water
  • B.Locate potable(drinking)water tanks as low as possible in the bilge
  • C.Eliminate enclosed spaces in which trash,food particles,dirt may gather
  • D.After washing dishes with soap and warm water,sterilize them in water of at least 170℉(76.7℃)
39

What could be a result of insufficient lubrication of lifeboat winches and davits ________.

  • A.Moisture accumulation in winch motor damaging the electrical wiring
  • B.Freezing of gears in cold weather
  • C.Corroding of sheaves on the davits so they will not rotate
  • D.All of the above
41

The required portable radio shall be stored in the proper location and be ______.

  • A.Equipped with an approved carrying case
  • B.Equipped with spare batteries
  • C.Readily accessible for transfer to a lifeboat
  • D.In a waterproof enclosure
42

The steering oar in a lifeboat is usually referred to as the ______.

  • A.bumpkin oar
  • B.stroke oar
  • C.sweep oar
  • D.becket oar
43

The minimum amount of lifesaving equipment required aboard an 85-foot uninspected towing vessel consists of ______.

  • A.One approved flotation cushion for each person on board
  • B.One approved life preserver for each person on board and one life ring
  • C.One approved inflatable vest for each person on board
  • D.Lifeboat capacity equal to 1 1/2 times the number of persons on board
44

The purpose of air tanks in a lifeboat is to ______.

  • A.Make the boat float higher
  • B.Provide a stowage place for provisions
  • C.Add strength to the boat
  • D.Keep the boat afloat if flooded
45

The lifesaving equipment on all vessels shall be ______.

  • A.inspected weekly
  • B.stowed in locked compartments
  • C.readily accessible
  • D.tested yearly
46

The lifeboat releasing gear lever should be marked with the words ______.

  • A.DANGER,DO NOT TOUCH
  • B.DANGER,BOAT MAY DROP
  • C.DANGER,LEVER RELEASES BOAT
  • D.DANGER,LEVER DROPS BOAT
47

The length of the steering oar in a lifeboat is ______.

  • A.shorter than the rowing oars
  • B.the same length as the rowing oars
  • C.longer than the rowing oars
  • D.unrelated to the length of the rowing oars
48

The launching ramp for the lifeboat is ______.

  • A.the roller
  • B.the skid
  • C.the slide
  • D.the davit
49

The governor brake shall be capable of controlling the speed of lowering a fully equipped lifeboat with its complement of persons on board at ______.

  • A.safe speed only specified
  • B.not less than 120 feet per minute
  • C.not more than 120 feet per minute
  • D.not more than 90 feet per minute
50

If your urine makes the snow dark yellow,you are becoming ______.

  • A.constipated
  • B.dehydrated
  • C.frostbited
  • D.cold diuresic
51

Sign(s)of respiratory arrest requiring artificial respiration is(are)______.

  • A.vomiting
  • B.blue color and lack of breathing
  • C.irregular breathing
  • D.unconsciousness
52

Once you have established the daily ration of drinking water in a survival situation,how should you drink it ________.

  • A.Small sips at regular intervals during the day
  • B.The complete daily ration at one time during the day
  • C.One-third the daily ration three times daily
  • D.Small sips only after sunset
54

______ is not a proper form for Muster lists.

  • A.A separate card given to each crew member
  • B.A separate instruction booklet given to each crew member
  • C.A card fixed in each cabin with instructions for the occupant of the cabin
  • D.A well prepared notice posted on water-tight doors and/or in chart-room
55

Which of the following statements is FALSE,concerning the regulations pertaining to the cylinder room of a fixed CO2 fire extinguishing system ________.

  • A.The compartment must be properly ventilated
  • B.The temperature of the room should never exceed 130℉
  • C.The door must be kept unlocked
  • D.The compartment shall be clearly marked and identifiable
56

Which statement concerning the application of dry chemical powder is FALSE ________.

  • A.At temperatures of less than 32℉,the extinguisher must be recharged more often
  • B.When possible,the fire should be attacked from windward
  • C.The stream should be directed at the base of the fire
  • D.Directing the stream into burning flammable liquid may cause splashing
57

Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning the proper procedure in handling a fire hose ________.

  • A.A 1.5 inch hose should be deployed with a minimum of a nozzleman and hoseman
  • B.Back-up hosemen should be positioned wherever the hose makes a significant turn
  • C.The fire hose should be partially charged before deploying it from the fire station
  • D.The nozzleman should always hold the nozzle with one hand on top,to prevent kickback
58

When H2S is burned(flared)on a ship,what can you expect to occur ________.

  • A.All of the H2S will be converted to SO2
  • B.All of the H2S will be converted to hydrogen and free sulfur
  • C.Only 80% of the H2S will be converted to SO2 or free sulfur
  • D.The H2S not converted will not be dangerous
59

What is the MOST irritating to the skin ________.

  • A.Carbon disulfide
  • B.Ethyl alcohol
  • C.Isoprene
  • D.Oleum
60

When compared to a high-expansion foam,a low-expansion foam will ______.

  • A.Be dryer
  • B.Be lighter
  • C.Be less heat resistant
  • D.Not cling to vertical surfaces
61

When fighting a large fire on your vessel and attacking it from ABOVE the space on fire,it is important to ______.

  • A.Rotate personnel,due to heat stress
  • B.Station personnel on the hot deck immediately above the fire
  • C.Stay low by crouching or kneeling on deck
  • D.All of the above
62

The number and position of hydrants arranged on board shall be such that _______,one of which shall be from a single length of hose,may reach any part of the ship normally accessible to the passengers or crew while the ship is being navigated.

  • A.at least two jets of water which shall be from the same length of hose
  • B.at least two jets of water emanating from the same hydrant
  • C.at least two jets of water not emanating from the same hydrant
  • D.at least two jets of water not emanating from the same hydrant,one of which shall be from a single length of hose
63

When a ship's low-pressure CO2 fixed fire extinguishing system is activated from a remote location,what determines the quantity of CO2 being released into a selected space ________.

  • A.The number of discharge nozzles in the space determines the quantity released
  • B.The discharge will continue until the temperature of the space returns to its normal ambient temperature
  • C.The main CO2 tank is partitioned into sections that are individually designated for each of the protected spaces
  • D.A pneumatic timer controls each discharge selector valve,and is preset for each space
64

What is acceptable flame screening ________.

  • A.A fitted single brass screen of 10 x 10 mesh
  • B.A fitted stainless steel screen of 30 x 30 mesh
  • C.A fitted single stainless steel screen of 15 x 15 mesh
  • D.Two fitted brass screens of 10 x 15 mesh spaced 1/2 inch apart
65

The most effective way of applying carbon dioxide from a portable extinguisher to a fire is by ______.

  • A.Forming a cloud cover over the flames
  • B.Directing the gas at the base of the flames in a slow sweeping motion
  • C.Discharging the carbon dioxide into the heart of the flames
  • D.Bouncing the discharge off an adjacent bulkhead just above the burning surface
66

The most frequent cause of fires aboard tankers is due to ______.

  • A.Improper gas freeing
  • B.Leaking of cargo pump glands
  • C.Tobacco smoking
  • D.Spontaneous combustion
67

The minimum temperature required to ignite gas or vapor without a spark or flame being present is called ______.

  • A.Flash point
  • B.Fire point
  • C.Autoignition temperature
  • D.Lower explosive limit
68

The international shore connection required on a ship is designed to ______.

  • A.Permit discharge of waste oil
  • B.Allow hook up of fire fighting water from a dock or another vessel
  • C.Satisfy pollution prevention requirements
  • D.Allow emergency use of the fire main for deballasting
69

The high-velocity fog tip used with the all-purpose fire fighting nozzle should always be ______.

  • A.Attached by a chain
  • B.Coated with heavy grease to prevent corrosion
  • C.Painted red for identity as emergency equipment
  • D.Stored in the clip at each fire station
70

The international shore connection ______.

  • A.Allows hook up of fire fighting water from shore facilities
  • B.Satisfies pollution prevention requirements
  • C.Allows emergency use of the fire main for deballasting
  • D.Permits discharge of waste oil to shore facilities
71

The brickwork surrounding the firebox of a boiler is known as ______.

  • A.Refractory
  • B.The screen wall
  • C.The water wall
  • D.Fire plate
72

One disadvantage of using regular dry chemical(sodium bicarbonate)in firefighting is that ______.

  • A.It can break down under high heat and emit noxious fumes
  • B.It will decompose under prolonged storage and lose its effectiveness
  • C.Fire has been known to flash back over the surface of an oil fire
  • D.It is ineffective in fighting fires in high-voltage electrical equipment
73

Lifesaving regulations require that a fire drill include ______.

  • A.Starting the fire pumps
  • B.Checking the operation of watertight doors
  • C.Checking arrangements for abandon ship
  • D.All of the above
74

CIt is desirable to have screens on the vents of potable water tanks to ______.

  • A.Filter the incoming air
  • B.Prevent explosions
  • C.Prevent backups
  • D.Stop insects from entering
75

Fire protection regulations for towing vessels require all crew members to know how to perform each of these tasks EXCEPT ______.

  • A.Start the mechanical ventilation system for the engine room
  • B.Operate the fuel shut-off for the engine room
  • C.Operate all fire extinguishing equipment aboard the vessel on board the vessel,including starting the fire pump
  • D.All of the above
76

If a firefighting situation calls for low-velocity fog you would ______.

  • A.order the engine room to reduce pressure on the fire pump
  • B.put the lever on an all-purpose fire nozzle all the way forward
  • C.attach a low-velocity fog applicator with the nozzle shut down
  • D.put the lever on an all-purpose fire nozzle all the way back
77

All following items except ______ are contained in the description of the duties assigned to crew members to carry out in relation to passengers during an emergency.

  • A.warning the passengers of the emergency
  • B.assembling the passengers at their designated muster stations
  • C.ensuring that a supply of blankets is taken to the survival craft
  • D.the substitutes for key persons who may become disabled
78

A fire hose with a nozzle attached must be connected to each hydrant except when exposed to heavy weather or when the ______.

  • A.Fire hose might be damaged by cargo operations
  • B.Vessel is in port
  • C.Fire-main system is not charged
  • D.Fire pumps are used for purposes other than supplying water to the fire main
79

A crew member reports that the high-pressure alarm light of a low-pressure CO2 fixed fire extinguishing system is illuminated.The most probable cause of this condition would be that ______.

  • A.an air leak has developed in the tank
  • B.the tank cooling system has malfunctioned
  • C.the pilot cylinder discharge valve is leaking
  • D.an excessive amount of insulation has been installed on the tank and piping
80

______ is not contained in the muster list.

  • A.the details of how the order to abandon ship is given
  • B.the details of the general emergency alarm signal,the fire alarm signal and the public address system
  • C.the substitutes for key persons who may become disabled
  • D.the various fire sections enclosed by“A”class divisions
82

______ is not an item shown in General Arrangement Plan.

  • A.the sections enclosed by “B” class divisions
  • B.the ventilating system
  • C.details of the public address system
  • D.means of access to different compartments,decks,etc.
83

______ is not an item shown in General Arrangement Plan.

  • A.The details of the general emergency alarm signal
  • B.The position of dampers
  • C.Identification numbers of the ventilating fans serving each section
  • D.The fire-extinguishing appliances
84

The key to rescuing a man overboard is ______.

  • A.Good communication
  • B.A dedicated crew
  • C.Good equipment
  • D.Well-conducted drills
85

When carrying out a parallel track search pattern,the course of the search units should normally be which of the following ________.

  • A.In the same direction as the anticipated drift
  • B.In the opposite direction of the anticipated drift
  • C.Perpendicular to the line of anticipated drift
  • D.Downwind
86

When can routine communications be resumed on a frequency or channel on which radio silence has been imposed ________.

  • A.After determining that the frequency or channel appears to be no longer in use
  • B.After determining that geographic distance from the distress situation will prohibit any other signal from interfering with emergency communications
  • C.After the Rescue Coordination Center transmits a message on the frequency or channel being used for emergency communications stating that such traffic has concluded
  • D.Routine communications can resume if,in the Master's opinion,communications on that frequency or channel will not interfere with emergency communications
87

The Coordinator Surface Search(CSS)in a SAR situation should display by night ______.

  • A.Deck lights forward and aft
  • B.A white light over two red lights
  • C.A red light,white light,and blue light in a vertical line
  • D.A distinctive signal promulgated by the CSS
88

The indication of a slipping anchor is a(n)______.

  • A.Decrease in mooring line length
  • B.Increase in the opposite amperage
  • C.Increase in the opposite line tension
  • D.Decrease in mooring line tension and amperage
89

During an annual FCC inspection ______.

  • A.All required documents and publications may have to be produced
  • B.Licensed GMDSS radio operators may be required to demonstrate equipment competencies
  • C.All required equipment must be fully operational
  • D.All of the above
90

MERSAR is replaced by ______.

  • A.IAMSAR
  • B.COMSAR
  • C.ICAO SAR
  • D.1979 SAR
91

If you are on the beach and are signaling to a small boat in distress that your present location is dangerous and they should land to the left,you would ______.

  • A.fire a green star to the left
  • B.send the letter K by light and point to the left
  • C.place an orange signal to your left as you signal with a white light
  • D.send the code signal S followed by L
92

Changing rescuers while carrying out artificial respiration should be done ______.

  • A.without losing the rhythm of respiration
  • B.only with the help of two other people
  • C.by not stopping the respiration for more than 5 minutes
  • D.at ten-minute intervals