甲类三副(航海英语)模拟试题2

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In this port,it is regulated that______will be broadcast every one hour on VHF Channel 6.

  • A.VHF News
  • B.Channel Rules
  • C.Visibility Time
  • D.Navigational Warnings
3

In vessel construction, a greater number of watertight bulkheads results in ______.

  • A.increased capacity to set flooding boundaries
  • B.decreased capacity to set flooding boundaries
  • C.reduced compartmentation
  • D.greater deck load capacity
4

In the Southern Hemisphere winds in a low pressure system rotate in a ______.

  • A.clockwise direction
  • B.northeasterly direction
  • C.northerly direction
  • D.counterclockwise direction
5

In the stowage of deck cargo, cribbing is ______.

  • A.placed on deck to support the cargo
  • B.separation pieces used to keep cylinders upright and steady
  • C.shims for stowing baled cargo
  • D.nets placed across the hatch opening to keep the cargo from falling in the hatch
6

In the southern hemisphere the wind flow associated with a low pressure system will have which of the following characteristic?________.

  • A.the wind velocity is least near the center of the system
  • B.th e direction of the flow is counterclockwise
  • C.both A and B
  • D.neither A nor B
10

In the Northern Hemisphere, the largest waves or swells created by a typhoon or hurricanewill be located ______.

  • A.in the southeast quadrant of the storm
  • B.directly behind the storm center
  • C.forward and to the right of its course
  • D.behind and to the left of its course
16

In the Northern Hemisphere a wind is said to veer when the wind ______.

  • A.changes direction clockwise, as from north to east, etc
  • B.changes direction counterclockwise, as from south to east, etc
  • C.changes direction violently and erratically
  • D.remains constant in direction and speed
17

In the doldrums you will NOT have ______.

  • A.high relative humidity
  • B.frequent showers and thunderstorm
  • C.steep pressure gradients
  • D.frequent calms
18

In the doldrums you can expect ______.

  • A.steady, constant winds
  • B.frequent rain showers and thunderstorms
  • C.steep pressure gradients
  • D.low relative humidity
19

In terms of vessel manning, a watch is the ______.

  • A.direct performance of deck or engine operations in a scheduled and fixed rotation
  • B.performance of maintenance work necessary for the vessel’s safe operation, on a daily basis
  • C.performance of lookout duties
  • D.direct performance of cargo loading and discharge operations only
21

In small angle stability, the metacentric height ______.

  • A.is found in the hydrostatic tables for a level vessel
  • B.multiplied by the displacement yields the righting moment
  • C.is always positive
  • D.is calculated by subtracting KG from KM
23

In telex abbreviations, CFM and INFM refer to ______ and ______ respectively.

  • A.confirm, inform
  • B.confide, inflow
  • C.conform, infuse
  • D.confessed, inflame
24

In rough weather, when a ship is able to maneuver, it is best to launch a lifeboat ______.

  • A.on the lee side
  • B.on the windward side
  • C.with the wind dead ahead
  • D.with the wind from astern
25

In ship construction, keel scantlings should be the greatest ______.

  • A.at each frame
  • B.amidships
  • C.one-third the distance from the bow
  • D.one-third the distance from the stern
26

In reviving a person who has been overcome by gas fumes,what would you AVOID doing?_________.

  • A.Giving stimulants
  • B.Prompt removal of the patient from the suffocating atmosphere
  • C.Applying artificial respiration and massage
  • D.Keeping the patient warm and comfortable
27

In restricted visibility, a vessel which detects by radar alone the presence of another vesselshall determine if a close quarters situation is developing or risk of collision exists. If so, she shall __________.

  • A.sound the danger signal
  • B.when taking action, make only course changes
  • C.avoid altering course toward a vessel abaft the beam
  • D.All of the above
28

In revised editions of Admiralty charts the ______ are corrected first.

  • A.smaller scales
  • B.larger scales
  • C.smaller scales and larger scales
  • D.moderate scales
29

In relation to the turning circle of a ship, the term advance means the distance ______.

  • A.gained at right angles to the original course
  • B.gained in the direction to the original course
  • C.moved sidewise from the original course when the rudder is first put over
  • D.around the circumference of the turning circle
30

In relation to the turning circle of a ship, the term kick means the distance ______.

  • A.around the circumference of the turning circle
  • B.gained at right angles to the original course
  • C.gained in the direction to the original course
  • D.or throw of a vessel’s stern from her line of advance upon putting the helm hard over
31

In relation to the turning circle of a ship, the term transfer means the distance ______.

  • A.gained in the direction to the original course
  • B.gained at right angles to the original course
  • C.the ship moves sidewise from the original course away from the direction of the turn after the rudder is first put over
  • D.around the circumference of the turning circle
32

In relation to cargo gear, what does SWL mean ?______.

  • A.Safe working load
  • B.Ship’s working lift
  • C.Starboard wing lift
  • D.Stress, weight, load
33

In reference to accidental oil pollution, the most critical time during bunkering is when____.

  • A.you first start to receive fuel
  • B.hoses are being blown down
  • C.final topping off is occurring
  • D.hoses are being disconnected
34

In radar plotting C.P.A is the abbreviation of ______.

  • A.crossing point to approach
  • B.fog or steady rain
  • C.closest point to approach
  • D.close point to approach
35

In reading a weather map, closely spaced pressure gradient lines would indicate ______.

  • A.high winds
  • B.high overcast clouds
  • C.calm or light winds
  • D.fog or steady rain
37

In practice, it is usual for ship to be loaded _____ to improve the vessel’s movement throughthe water.

  • A.a little deeper aft
  • B.a little deeper forward
  • C.at the same draught between fore and aft
  • D.a balance between two sides
38

In painting a lifeboat following its overhaul, which parts must be painted bright red?______.

  • A.the top 2-1/2 inches of each side
  • B.the releasing gear lever
  • C.the fuel tanks
  • D.the thwarts
39

In order to reduce your wake in a narrow channel you should ______.

  • A.apply enough rudder to counter the effect of the current
  • B.change your course to a zigzag course
  • C.reduce your speed
  • D.shift the weight to the stern
40

In order to pay out or slack a mooring line which is under strain, you should ______.

  • A.sluice the line
  • B.surge the line
  • C.stopper the line
  • D.slip the line
41

In order to help protect a natural fiber rope from rotting, the line must be ______.

  • A.dried, and stowed in a place with adequate ventilation
  • B.stowed in a hot, moist compartment
  • C.stowed on deck at all times
  • D.stowed in any compartment
42

In order to insure that the racon signal is visible on your 3 cm radar, the ______.

  • A.10 cm radar should be placed on stangby or turned off
  • B.gain control should be turned to maximum
  • C.radar should be stabilized, head up
  • D.rain clutter control should be off but, if necessary, may be on low
43

In order to insure that a RACON signal is displayed on the radar, you should ______.

  • A.increase the brilliance of the PPI scope
  • B.turn off the interference controls on the radar
  • C.use the maximum available range setting
  • D.increase the radar signal output
44

In order to detect rot in manila lines, you should ______.

  • A.feel the surface of the line for broken fibers
  • B.measure the reduction in circumference of the line
  • C.observe any mildew on the outer surface
  • D.open the strands and examine the inner fibers
45

In order to discharge a CO2 portable fire extinguisher, the operator must FIRST ______.

  • A.invert the CO2 extinguisher
  • B.squeeze the two trigger handles together
  • C.remove the locking pin
  • D.open the discharge valve
46

In order to correctly open a new coil of manila line , you should______.

  • A.pull the tagged end from the top of the coil
  • B.pull the tagged end through the eye of the coil
  • C.secure the outside end and unroll the coil
  • D.unreel the coil from a spool
48

In order to back a right-handed, single-screw vessel in a straight line, you will probably needto use ______.

  • A.very little rudder
  • B.some left rudder
  • C.some right rudder
  • D.full left rudder
49

In order for a stand-on vessel to take action in a situation, she must determine that the othervessel ______.

  • A.is restricted in her ability to maneuver
  • B.has sounded the danger signal
  • C.is not taking appropriate action
  • D.has not changed course since risk of collision was determined
51

In midocean,the characteristics of a wave are determined by three factors.What is NOT one of these factors?

  • A.Effect of the moon’s gravity
  • B.Fetch
  • C.Wind velocity
  • D.Length of time a wind has been blowing
54

In light characteristics expression,“ Oc (2+3)” means______.

  • A.occulting
  • B.occasional flashing
  • C.groupocculting
  • D.Composite groupocculting
55

In many areas atoll clouds (clouds of vertical development) are produced over small islands.These are the result of ______.

  • A.rising air currents produced by the warm islands
  • B.warm air from the sea rising over higher land areas
  • C.cool land air mixing with warm sea air
  • D.descending air over the islands
56

In launching a lifeboat, when should the tricing pendants be released?______.

  • A.Before the boat is lowered from the stowage position
  • B.As soon as the boat-fall blocks clear the davit head
  • C.After the limit switch is activated
  • D.After all people have been embarked
57

In fog you observe your radar and determine that risk of collision exists with a vessel whichis 2 miles off your port bow. You should ______.

  • A.stop your engines
  • B.sound the danger signal at two-minute intervals
  • C.hold course and speed until the other vessel is sighted
  • D.take avoiding action as soon as possible
58

In each inflatable rescue boat, what piece of equipment is provided to make quick, emergency, temporary repairs to a large hole in a raft?______.

  • A.No equipment is provided
  • B.Self-adhesive rubberized canvas patches
  • C.Glue and rubber patches.
  • D.Several various-sized sealing clamps
59

In determining the scope of anchor line to pay out when anchoring a small boat, one mustconsider the ______.

  • A.charted depth of water only
  • B.depth of water, including tidal differences
  • C.time and date of anchoring
  • D.type of anchor being used
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In determining the scope of cable to be used when anchoring, what would NOT be considered__________.

  • A.Depth of the water
  • B.Character of the holding ground
  • C.maintenance cost for the chain
  • D.Type of anchor cable
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In determining a safe speed, the Rules list all of the following as factors which must be takeninto account EXPECT the ______.

  • A.limitations of radar equipment
  • B.presence of background lights at night
  • C.maximum horsepower of your vessel
  • D.maneuverability of your vessel
63

In determining a safe speed of your ship, _____ shall not be among those taken into account.

  • A.the state of visibility
  • B.the traffic density
  • C.the number of crew on board
  • D.the maneuverability of the vessel
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In case of your steering gear failed, ______ should be exhibited in shapes or lights.

  • A.not under command
  • B.restricted in her ability to manoeuver
  • C.restrained by her draught
  • D.Underway
69

In anchoring orders, WALK BACK THE CHAIN means ______.

  • A.pay away the chain
  • B.check up the chain
  • C.take a strain on the chain
  • D.take in the chain
71

In Admiralty Sailing Directions, BANDS is the word used to indicate ______ marking.

  • A.horizontal
  • B.vertical
  • C.diagonal
  • D.vertical or diagonal
72

In accordance with SOLAS, the batteries that power interior lighting in inflatable liferaftscan be made to last longer by ______.

  • A.unscrewing the bulb during the daylight
  • B.switching the light on only when necessary
  • C.taking no action as there is no way on saving power
  • D.taking no action as they shut off automatically in daylight
73

In a twin screw ship going half-ahead,both screws turning outboard and the rudder amidshipsno current or wind, the vessel will ______.

  • A.Move bodily to port
  • B.Move bodily to starboard
  • C.Move in a zig-zag motion
  • D.Steer a fairly straight course
75

In a weather report,POSITION GOOD means that the position is______.

  • A.a good one
  • B.reliable
  • C.is easy to be fixed
  • D.Obtainable
76

In a narrow channel, a signal of intent which must be answered by the other vessel, is sounded by a vessel ______.

  • A.meeting another head-on
  • B.overtaking another
  • C.Any of the above
  • D.crossing the course of another
77

In a traffic separation scheme, when joining a traffic lane from the side, a vessel shall do so___.

  • A.only in case of an emergency or to engage in fishing within the zone
  • B.as nearly as practical at right angles to the general direction of traffic flow
  • C.at as small an angle as possible
  • D.only to anchor within the zone
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In a crossing situation on international waters, a short blast by the give-way vessel indicatesthat the vessel ______.

  • A.is holding course and speed
  • B.is turning to starboard
  • C.intends to pass port to port
  • D.will keep out of the way of the stand-on vessel
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In a crossing situation, the vessel which has the other on her own starboard side shall _____.

  • A.if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid crossing ahead of the other
  • B.change course to port to keep out of the way
  • C.reduce her speed
  • D.All of the above
83

In 1979 an extensive ______ program was in progress throughout Suez Canal.

  • A.A dredge and widen
  • B.dredged and widened
  • C.dredging and widening
  • D.being dredging and widening
84

In a combination chain and wire rope mooring system, the anchor chain is deployed at theanchor end of the line to ______.

  • A.increase fatigue life of the system
  • B.reduce the time to retrieve the line
  • C.increase the holding power
  • D.reduce the catenary
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If your vessel is the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation ______.

  • A.you must keep your course and speed
  • B.you may change course and speed as the other vessel must keep clear
  • C.the other vessel must keep her course and speed
  • D.both vessels must keep their course and speed
89

If , during helicopter refueling operations, fuel is spilled on clothing, the person should first_____.

  • A.see the medic immediately
  • B.spray himself with foam or CO2
  • C.complete his task and then see the medic
  • D.remove the clothing and wash
90

If your radiotelephone fails while underway,______.

  • A.you must visually signal oncoming vessels
  • B.you must immediately tie up in the nearest port until the radiotelephone is repaired
  • C.you must anchor until the radiotelephone is repaired
  • D.the loss of the radiotelephone must be considered in navigating the vessel
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If your passenger vessel is fitted with a loudspeaker system, it must be tested at least once__.

  • A.every week
  • B.a day
  • C.every trip
  • D.a watch or once a trip, whichever is shorter
92

If you wear extra clothing when entering the water after abandoning ship it will ______.

  • A.weigh you down
  • B.preserve body heat
  • C.reduce your body heat
  • D.make it more difficult to bteathe
94

If you shorten the scope of anchor cable, your anchor’s holding power ______.

  • A.decreases
  • B.increases
  • C.remains the same
  • D.has no relation to the scope
95

If you saw flames aboard a vessel but could see the vessel was not on fire, you would knownthat the ______.

  • A.crew was trying to get warm
  • B.vessel required immediate assistance
  • C.vessel was attempting to attract the attention of a pilot boat
  • D.vessel was being illuminated for identification by aircraft
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If you see anybody fall overboard, act as follows except ______.

  • A.tell an officer / crew the person’s position in the water, or telephone the bridge immediately
  • B.throw lifebuoys overboard
  • C.call out “ man overboard ” and keep your eyes on the person in the water
  • D.try to find medicine for the person to use when he is rescued
98

If you must enter water on which there is an oil fire, you should ______.

  • A.protect your life preserver by holding it above your head
  • B.enter the water on the windward side of the vessel
  • C.keep both hands in front of your face to break the water surface when diving head first
  • D.wear very light clothing
99

If you receive the signal over radiotelephone of Romeo Papa Tango while using the International Code of Signals, you should ______.

  • A.report to the caller
  • B.contimue since he received your last transmission
  • C.end the transmission
  • D.repeat your last transmission
100

If you hear more than six short blasts and one long blast of the whistle supplemented by thesame signal on the general alarm, you should ______.

  • A.start the fire pump
  • B.go to your man overboard station
  • C.go to your lifeboat station
  • D.stand by for collision