甲类三副(航海英语)模拟试题3

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1

Most propellers on merchant vessels are constructed of______.

  • A.manganese bronze
  • B.cast iron
  • C.mild steel
  • D.improved plow steel
4

Most pedestal crane power is provided by ______.

  • A.Electro-hydraulic units
  • B.Steam units
  • C.Independent internal combustion power units
  • D.All of the above
5

Mooring lines should be turned end-for-end occasionally. This is because ______.

  • A.a line is weakened by constantly pulling on it in one direction
  • B.normal wear on the line is thus distributed to different areas
  • C.it prevents the line from kinking or unlaying
  • D.it prevents permanent misalignment of the line’s internal strands
6

Monsoons are characterized by ______.

  • A.light, variable winds with little or no humidity
  • B.strong, gusty winds that blow from the same general direction all year
  • C.steady winds that reverse direction semiannually
  • D.strong, cyclonic winds that change direction to conform to the passage of an extreme low pressure system
8

Molded depth is measured from the ______.

  • A.inside of the shell
  • B.outside of the shell
  • C.top of the center vertical keel
  • D.top of the garboard stake
9

Metacentric height is a measure of ______.

  • A.initial stability only
  • B.stability through all angles
  • C.maximum righting arm
  • D.All of the above
10

Mean high water is the average height of ______.

  • A.the higher high waters
  • B.the lower high waters
  • C.the lower of the two daily tides
  • D.all high waters
11

Mechanical lifting of air by the upslope slant of the terrain is called ______.

  • A.vertical lifting
  • B.convective lifting
  • C.advective lifting
  • D.topographic lifting
12

Mariners proceeding across the main routes are recommended to do so at______.

  • A.as wide an angle as practicable
  • B.as wide an angle so practicable
  • C.like wide an angle as practicable
  • D.like wide as angle so practicable
14

Mariners must ascertain that deck loads are stowed in such a manner as ______.

  • A.to affect the vessel’s stability
  • B.not to affect the vessel’s stability
  • C.to keep the vessel on even keel
  • D.not to keep the vessel on even keel
17

Many of the soundings shown on the chart are derived from ______. Undue reliance should not be placed upon them.

  • A.complete and often very poor surveys
  • B.correct and often very good surveys
  • C.inadequate and often very old surveys
  • D.adequate and present surveys
18

Mariners are FIRST warned of serious defects or important changes to aids to navigation by means of ______.

  • A.marine broadcast Notice to Mariners
  • B.Weekly Notices to Mariners
  • C.corrected editions of charts
  • D.Light Lists
21

Many navigational warnings are of a temporary nature, but others remain in force for severalmonths or may be succeeded by ______.

  • A.Notices to Mariners
  • B.Sailing Directions
  • C.List of Lights and Signals
  • D.Guide to Port Entries
22

Manifest and cargo plan are the two most important shipping papers required for ______.

  • A.discharging planning
  • B.safety inspection
  • C.entry report
  • D.provision order
23

Manila lines in which the strands are right-hand laid ______.

  • A.should be coiled in a clockwise direction
  • B.should be coiled in a counterclockwise direction
  • C.may be coiled either clockwise or counterclockwise
  • D.should never be coiled
26

Magnetic heading differs from compass heading by______.

  • A.compass error
  • B.true heading
  • C.variation
  • D.Deviation
27

Magnetism which is present only when the material is under the influence of an external field is called ______.

  • A.permanent magnetism
  • B.induced magnetism
  • C.residual magnetism
  • D.terrestrial magnetism
28

Magnetic information on a chart may be ______.

  • A.found in the center(s) of the compass rese(s)
  • B.indicated by isogonic lines
  • C.found in a note on the chart
  • D.All of the above
29

Magnetic compass deviation______.

  • A.varies depending upon the bearing used
  • B.is the angular difference between magnetic north and compass north
  • C.is published on the compass rose on most nautical charts
  • D.is the angular difference between geographic and magnetic meridians
30

Magnetic dip is a measurement of the angle between the ______.

  • A.geographic pole and the magnetic pole
  • B.lubber’s line and true north
  • C.horizontal and the magnetic line of force
  • D.compass heading and the magnetic heading
31

Lubricating oil should be changed on a heavy duty diesel engine when ______.

  • A.it gets dark in color
  • B.a sample rubbed between fingers feels thin
  • C.it has been in use for a specified interval
  • D.it no longer supports combustion
34

Loading cargo operation in hold No.3 stopped owing to ______.

  • A.gangs employed
  • B.windlass trouble
  • C.gangs unavailable
  • D.shortage of navigational charts
35

Logbooks are used to record the events occurring when ______.

  • A.the ship is in a harbor
  • B.the ship is at anchorage
  • C.the ship is underway
  • D.All of the above
36

Little or no change in the barometric reading over a twelve hour period indicates ______.

  • A.stormy weather is imminent
  • B.that present weather conditions will continue
  • C.a defect in the barometer
  • D.increasing wind strength
37

Litmus paste is used in order to determine ______.

  • A.innage
  • B.thievage
  • C.ullage
  • D.the tank’s datum point
38

Lines on a chart which connect points of equal magnetic variation are called ______.

  • A.magnetic latitudes
  • B.magnetic declinations
  • C.dip
  • D.isogonic lines
40

Line throwing equipment should not be operated ______.

  • A.during a rain storm
  • B.in an explosive atmosphere
  • C.near a lifeboat station
  • D.by other than licensed officers
41

Limber is a term associated with ______.

  • A.drainage
  • B.deck cargo storage
  • C.securing gear
  • D.emergency gear
42

Lighter longitudinal stiffening frames on the vessel side plating are called ______.

  • A.stringers
  • B.side frames
  • C.side stiffeners
  • D.Intercostals
43

Lifesaving regulations require that a fire drill include ______.

  • A.staring the fire pumps
  • B.checking the operation of watertight doors
  • C.checking arrangements for abandon ship
  • D.All of the above
44

LIFTING THE ANCHOR FROM THE BOTTOM is called ______.

  • A.broaching the anchor
  • B.shifting the anchor
  • C.walking the anchor
  • D.weighing the anchor
45

Light Lists for coastal waters are ______.

  • A.published evry year and require no corrections
  • B.published evry second year and must be corrected
  • C.published evry five years and require no corrections
  • D.accurate thru NM number on title page and must be corrected
46

Lifeboats are numbered ______.Odd numbers to starboard and even numbers to port.

  • A.from forward to aft
  • B.from aft to forward
  • C.at master’s option
  • D.as per owner’s instruction
47

Lifesaving equipment shall be stowed so that it will be ______..

  • A.locked up
  • B.readily accessible for use
  • C.inaccessible to passengers
  • D.on the topmost deck of the vessel at all time
48

Lifeboat winches on a ship are required to be inspected and an entry made in the logbook.What should this entry include?______.

  • A.The time required to lower a lifeboat
  • B.The time required to raise a lifeboat
  • C.The date of inspection and condition of the winch
  • D.All of the above
49

Life preservers must be marked with the______.

  • A.stowage space assigned
  • B.vessel's name
  • C.vessel's home port
  • D.maximum weight allowed
50

Life jackets should be marked with the______.

  • A.maximum weight allowed
  • B.stowage space assigned
  • C.vessel's home port
  • D.vessel's name
51

Leeway is the ______.

  • A.difference between the true course and the compass course
  • B.momentum of a vessel after her engines have been stopped
  • C.lateral movement of a vessel downwind of her intended course
  • D.displacement of a vessel multiplied by her speed
53

Large volumes of carbon dioxide are safe and effective for fighting fires in enclosed spaces, such as in a pumproom, provided that the ______.

  • A.persons in the space wear gas masks
  • B.persons in the space wear damp cloths over their mouths and nostrils
  • C.ventilation system is secured and all persons leave the space
  • D.ventilation system is kept operating
54

Large quantities of uncovered big iron or billets should not be carried in the upper-tweendecks because ______.

  • A.this does not eliminate the risk of cargo shifting
  • B.this will increase the metacentric height of the ship
  • C.this will decrease the gravity height of the ship
  • D.this will reduce the rolling period of the ship
56

Knowing the compass heading that is 90°to the side of a ship will enable the operator of asurvival craft to initially steer _____.

  • A.into the wind
  • B.away in fire and smoke
  • C.directly to the standby boat
  • D.directly to the nearest land
57

Kort nozzles are installed around the propellers of some vessels to ______.

  • A.increase the thrust of the propeller
  • B.protect the propeller from striking sawyers
  • C.protect the propeller from striking barges towed on the hip
  • D.protect the propeller from touching bottom in low water
60

Jettisoning weight from topside ______.

  • A.returns the vessel to an even keel
  • B.reduces free surface effect
  • C.lowers the center of gravity
  • D.raises the center of buoyancy
61

Kapok life jackets should NOT be ______.

  • A.stowed near open flame or where smoking is permitted
  • B.used as seats, pillows, or foot rests
  • C.left on open decks
  • D.All of the above
62

Joiner bulkheads on a vessel provide ______.

  • A.compartmentalization
  • B.watertight integrity
  • C.structural support
  • D.tank boundaries
63

It was essential that the application forms______back before the deadline.

  • A.must be sent
  • B.be sent
  • C.would be sent
  • D.were sent
68

It is usually unnecessary,and indeed often impossible,______every printed clause.

  • A.to give rise to
  • B.giving give rise to
  • C.given give full effect to
  • D.to give full effect to
69

It may be found that, in certain circumstances, Rader Beacon can cause unwantedinterference particularly ______.

  • A.at close range
  • B.at head on situation
  • C.at crossing situation
  • D.at end on situation
71

It is sometimes necessary to moor bow and stern to two mooring buoys in order to ______.

  • A.avoid any swing in a restricted space
  • B.shelter the ship from strong winds
  • C.prevent from touching with other vessels
  • D.make a convenience of cargo discharging
72

It is required that______should be used during the poor visibility if the radar’s screen shows heavy sea returns.

  • A.Gain Control
  • B.Brilliant Control
  • C.Anti-clutter Sea Control
  • D.Sweep Intercept
74

It is possible, and sometimes necessary, to strengthen the deck of a vessel for carriage ofdeck cargo by ______.

  • A.placing bunker on the deck
  • B.building a stage on which to place the cargo
  • C.welding steel feet to the deck, on which the cargo is placed
  • D.erecting vertical pillars under the deck to support the cargo
75

It is not advisable to use nylon for alongside towing because it ______.

  • A.is too expensive for everyday towing usage
  • B.binds on the cleats
  • C.parts too readily
  • D.stretches too much
76

It 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
77

Isogonic lines are lines on a chart indicating ______.

  • A.points of equal variation
  • B.points of zero variation
  • C.the magnetic latitude
  • D.magnetic dip
81

International distress signal in VHF calling for help is _____.

  • A.Help, Help, Help
  • B.Mayday, Mayday, Mayday
  • C.Save, Save, Save
  • D.Rescue, Rescue, Rescue
83

Inspection of a Halon extinguisher involves checking the hose, handle, nozzle, and ______.

  • A.sight glass
  • B.weighing the extinguisher
  • C.service technicians report
  • D.last date it was charged
84

Information for updating nautical charts is primarily found in the ______.

  • A.Notice to Mariners
  • B.Coast Pilots
  • C.nautical chart catalogs
  • D.Sailing Directions
85

Indications of the master gyrocompass are sent to remote repeaters by the ______.

  • A.follow-up system
  • B.transmitter
  • C.phantom element
  • D.azimuth motor
86

Individuals who have consumed alcohol within 24 hours of exposure to H2S can tolerate___.

  • A.unusually large concentrations of H2S
  • B.smaller than normal concentrations of H2S
  • C.moderate concentrations of H2S without the usual reactions
  • D.longer exposure to H2S concentrations
87

Increasing the number of slack liquid tanks has the effect of raising the ______.

  • A.uncorrected KG
  • B.maximum allowed KG
  • C.virtual height of the center of gravity
  • D.metacentric height
88

In creasing free surfaces has the effect of raising the ______.

  • A.uncorrected KG
  • B.virtual height of the center of gravity
  • C.metacenter
  • D.metacentric height
89

Increasing the area of the anchor flukes will ______.

  • A.increase holding power
  • B.decrease holding power
  • C.make penetration more complete
  • D.not effect holding power
91

In writing up the log book at the end of your watch,you make an error.which of the following is the way to correct the error?

  • A.Carefully and neatly erase the entry and rewrite it correctly
  • B.Remove this page of the log book and rewrite all entries on a clean page
  • C.Cross out the error with a single line and rewrite the entry correctly
  • D.Blot out the error completely and rewrite the entry correctly
92

In which source could you find the number of a chart for a certain geographic area?______.

  • A.Chart No.1
  • B.Catalog of Charts
  • C.IMO Practical Navigator
  • D.IMO Light List
93

In which voyage,between two points,is the rhumb line distance NOT approximately the same as the great circle distance?_____.

  • A.The two points are in low latitudes in the same hemisphere
  • B.The two points are in high latitudes in the same hemisphere
  • C.The two points are near the equator,but in different hemispheres
  • D.One point is near the equator,one point is in a high latitude,and both are near the 180th meridian
94

In which situation do the Rules require both vessels to change course ?______.

  • A.Two power-driven vessels meeting head-on
  • B.Two power-driven vessels crossing when it is apparent to the stand-on vessel that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action
  • C.Two sailing vessels crossing with the wind on the same side
  • D.All of the above
95

In which case would an overtaking vessel sound a whistle signal of two prolonged followed by one short blast? ______.

  • A.When overtaking in restricted visibility
  • B.When overtaking in a narrow channel
  • C.When overtaking on open waters
  • D.When no other vessels are in the immediate area
96

In which case is the IOPP Certificate of an inspected vessel NOT invalidated?______.

  • A.The required oily-water separator malfunctions
  • B.The ship is transferred to Liberian registry
  • C.An annual survey is conducted fifteen months after the date of certificate issuance
  • D.A 15 ppm oily-water separator is replaced by a 100 ppm oily-water separator
97

In weather report, POSITION GOOD means that ______.

  • A.the position is suitable
  • B.the position is reliable
  • C.the position is changeable
  • D.the position is fixable
98

In what units are heights and soundings in the chart? They are in ______.

  • A.meters and fathoms
  • B.fathoms and meters
  • C.meter and fathom
  • D.fathom and meter
99

In vessel construction, the garboard strake is ______.

  • A.located next to and parallel to the keel
  • B.located next to and parallel to the gunwale
  • C.another term for the bilge keel
  • D.another term for the rub rail
100

In vessel construction, beams are transverse girders which provide support to ______.

  • A.bulkheads
  • B.deckhouse structures
  • C.decks
  • D.vertical frames