航海英语(甲类三副)模拟试题(1)

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1

Diesel engines are considered safer than gasoline engines because ______.

  • A.they are more heavily built
  • B.the fuel used is less volatile
  • C.they can be easily reversed
  • D.they operate at a lower speed
2

Deviation is caused by ______.

  • A.changes in the earth’s magnetic field
  • B.nearby magnetic land masses or mineral deposits
  • C.magnetic influence inherent to that particular vessel
  • D.the magnetic lines of force not coinciding with the lines of longitude
3

Deviation is the angle between the ______.

  • A.true meridian and the axis of the compass card
  • B.true meridian and the magnetic meridian
  • C.magnetic meridian and the axis of the compass card
  • D.axis of the compass card and the degaussing meridian
4

Deviation which is maximum on intercardinal compass headings may be removed by the___.

  • A.Flinders bar
  • B.transverse magnets
  • C.fore-and-aft magnets
  • D.soft iron spheres on the sides of the compass
5

Deficient oxygen content inside a chain locker can be detected with ______.

  • A.litmus paper
  • B.a combustible gas indicator
  • C.an oxygen breathing apparatus
  • D.an oxygen indicator
6

Deviation in a compass is caused by the ______.

  • A.vessel’s geographic position
  • B.vessel’s heading
  • C.earth’s magnetic field
  • D.influence of the magnetic materials of the vessel
7

Deballasting a double bottom has what affect on KG? ______.

  • A.KG is increased
  • B.KG is decreased
  • C.KG is not affected
  • D.KG increases at light drafts and decreases at deep drafts
9

Defense plans may cause the operation of electronic aids to navigation to be suspended with

  • A.no notice
  • B.one day’s notice
  • C.a week’s notice
  • D.thirty (30) days notice
10

Damage to ship’s fittings caused by stevedore’s negligence often happens. Therefore, thestevedores ______ the cost of the damage repaired afterwards.

  • A.should hold responsible for
  • B.should be held responsible for
  • C.should be free of
  • D.should be bearable of
11

Date line passed eastbound, ______.

  • A.jumping over today
  • B.backing to yesterday
  • C.jumping over tomorrow
  • D.backing to the day before yesterday
12

Damage to cargo caused by dust is known as______.

  • A.contamination
  • B.oxidation
  • C.tainting
  • D.Vaporization
13

Cyclones tend to move ______.

  • A.perpendicular to the isobars in their warm sectors
  • B.parallel to the isobars in their warm sectors
  • C.parallel to the line of the cold front
  • D.perpendicular to the line of the cold front
14

Cumulonimbus clouds can produce ______.

  • A.dense fog and high humidity
  • B.gusty winds, thunder, rain or hail, and lighting
  • C.clear skies with the approach of a cold front
  • D.a rapid drop in barometric pressure followed by darkness
15

Currents are______in rate and direction.

  • A.vary
  • B.variable
  • C.variably
  • D.Variability
16

Current refers to the ______.

  • A.vertical movement of the water
  • B.horizontal movement of the water
  • C.density changes in the water
  • D.None of the above
17

Cribbing is ______.

  • A.wooden blocks or dunnage placed between a deck load and the deck
  • B.the chains and shackles used to secure a deck cargo
  • C.a crate in which a deck cargo is packaged
  • D.cardboard separation pieces placed between deck loads to prevent chafing
18

Course directed by the OSC or CSS to be steered at the beginning of a search is ______.

  • A.Original course
  • B.Initial course
  • C.Final course
  • D.Designated course
19

Coral atolls, or a chain of islands at right angles to the radar beam, may show as a long linerather than as individual targets due to ______.

  • A.the effects of beam width
  • B.limitations on range resolution
  • C.the pulse length of the radar
  • D.the multiple-target resolution factor
20

Contour elevations on this chart refer to heights in feet above mean______.

  • A.lower low water
  • B.high water
  • C.low water
  • D.sea level
21

Convection spreads a fire by ______.

  • A.heated gases flowing through ventilation systems
  • B.the transfer of heat across an unobstructed space
  • C.burning liquids flowing into another space
  • D.transmitting the heat of a fire through the ship’s metal
22

Continuous sounding of a fog whistle by a vessel is a signal ______.

  • A.that the vessel is anchored
  • B.to request the draw span of a bridge to be opened
  • C.of distress
  • D.that the vessel is broken down and drifting
23

Concerning the identification signal for a pilot vessel, in fog, which statement is TRUE?___.

  • A.When at anchor, the pilot vessel is only required to sound anchor signals
  • B.The identification signal must be sounded any time the pilot vessel is underway
  • C.The pilot vessel may only sound the identity signal when making way
  • D.All of the above
24

Concentrated heavy loads are involved in loading a LASH vessel. What does NOT requireclose attention due to such loads while working cargo?______.

  • A.GM – available and required
  • B.Longitudinal stress numeral
  • C.Tons per inch immersion numeral
  • D.Draft
25

Compass error is equal to the ______.

  • A.deviation minus variation
  • B.variation plus compass course
  • C.combined variation and deviation
  • D.difference between true and magnetic heading
26

COMPATIBILITY OF GOODS states ______.

  • A.the method for the proper stowage of a dangerous cargo
  • B.the necessity of lashing, securing and piling of awkward or lengthy cargo
  • C.whether different goods can be stowed together in one hold
  • D.ventilation method for hydrous cargo
27

Compared to internal structural plating, the exterior hull plating on a vessel is usually ____.

  • A.stronger
  • B.thinner
  • C.more corrosion resistant
  • D.a lower grade steel
28

Compass deviation is caused by ______.

  • A.magnetism from the earth’s magnetic field
  • B.misalignment of the compass
  • C.magnetism within the vessel
  • D.a dirty compass housing
29

Combustible gas indicators measure the presence of combustible gas as a percentage of the____.

  • A.flash point
  • B.upper explosive limit
  • C.lower explosive limit
  • D.fire point
30

Coast Pilots and navigational charts are kept corrected and up-to-date by using the ______.

  • A.pilot charts
  • B.Notices to Mariners
  • C.Tide Tables
  • D.Current Tables
32

Cloud formations are minimal when the ______.

  • A.surface temperature and temperature aloft are equal
  • B.surface temperature and temperature aloft differ greatly
  • C.barometric pressure is very low
  • D.relative humidity is very high
33

Chronometer error may be found by ______.

  • A.radio time signal
  • B.applying the prevailing chronometer rate to previous readings
  • C.comparison with a timepiece of known error
  • D.All of the above
34

Chemical burns are caused by the skin coming in contact with ______.

  • A.acids or alkalies
  • B.diesel oil
  • C.acids, but not alkalies
  • D.alkalies, but not acids
36

Chief foreman,you are requested to instruct all stevedores______that no smoking is allowed on the main deck.

  • A.boarding the ship
  • B.reaching the ship
  • C.throughing the ship
  • D.disembarking from the ship
37

Charts should be corrected by using information published in the ______.

  • A.Light List
  • B.American Practical Navigator
  • C.Notice to Mariners
  • D.Coast Pilot
38

Charts are subject to frequent correction according to ______.

  • A.Notice to Mariners
  • B.Mariner’s handbook
  • C.Sailing Directions
  • D.Guide to Port Entry
39

Chart depth is the ______.

  • A.vertical distance from the tidal datum to the ocean bottom, plus the height of tide
  • B.vertical distance from the tidal datum to the ocean bottom
  • C.average height of water over a specified period of time
  • D.average height of all low waters at a place
40

Charted depths______by 2 meters due to state of the winds.

  • A.is decreased
  • B.decreased
  • C.decreases
  • D.are decreased
41

Chart depth is the ______.

  • A.vertical distance from the chart sounding datum to the ocean bottom, plus the height of tide
  • B.vertical distance from the chart sounding datum to the ocean bottom
  • C.average height of water over a specified period of time
  • D.average height of all low waters at a place
42

Chart legends which indicate a conspicuous landmark are printed in ______.

  • A.capital letters
  • B.italics
  • C.boldface print
  • D.underlined letters
43

Chart legends printed in capital letters show that the associated landmark is ______.

  • A.conspicuous
  • B.inconspicuous
  • C.a government facility or station
  • D.a radio transmitter
44

Chart correction information is NOT disseminated through the ______.

  • A.Summary of Corrections
  • B.Local Notice to Mariners
  • C.Daily Memorandum
  • D.Chart Correction Card
45

Chain slings are suitable for heavy slender articles, such as ______.

  • A.timber or steel rails
  • B.locomotives or boilers
  • C.railway passenger coaches
  • D.motor vehicles
47

Chafing gear(防摩擦装置) is used to______.

  • A.anchor the boat
  • B.pick up heavy loads
  • C.protect fiber rope from abrasion
  • D.strengthen mooring lines
48

Chafing gear should be placed______.

  • A.at all wearing points of mooring lines
  • B.around running rigging
  • C.on wire rope only forces
  • D.at the bitter ends of all standing rigging
49

Chafing gear ______.

  • A.reduces and prevents corrosion of standing rigging
  • B.prevents corrosion of running rigging
  • C.reduces and prevents wear caused by the rubbing of one object against another
  • D.protects the body against extreme cold
50

Certain cargoes must be segregated(隔离) because of their______.

  • A.inherent characteristics
  • B.weight
  • C.destination
  • D.danger to humans
52

Centrifugal pumps have what advantage(s) over reciprocating pumps? ______.

  • A.They are less expensive.
  • B.They are smaller for equivalent pumping ability.
  • C.They pump more cargo in less time.
  • D.All of the above
53

Cargo that might leak from containers are known as ______.

  • A.dirty cargoes
  • B.caustic cargoes
  • C.wet cargoes
  • D.bulk cargoes
55

Cargo that gives off fumes that may contaminate other cargo is known as a(n) ______.

  • A.delicate cargo
  • B.dirty cargo
  • C.toxic cargo
  • D.odorous cargo
56

Cargo contaminated due to failure to provide clean holds prior to loading is an example of__.

  • A.Lack of due diligence
  • B.Restraint of princes
  • C.Inherent vice
  • D.Latent defect
58

Carbon dioxide as a fire fighting agent has which advantage over other agents?______.

  • A.It causes minimal damage.
  • B.It is safe for personnel.
  • C.It is cheaper.
  • D.It is most effective on a per unit basis.
59

CAN YOU BEACH means ______.

  • A.can you go to the beach
  • B.can you run the vessel upon a beach to prevent its sinking in deep water
  • C.can you handle the vessel along the beach
  • D.can berth along the beach
60

Calibration Stations give special transmissions for the calibration of ship’s ______.

  • A.gyro-compass
  • B.marine radar
  • C.DF
  • D.navigational satellite
61

By the stowage factor, when given a certain volume of space, we know ______.

  • A.the space of the ship
  • B.the space of one hold
  • C.what kind of cargo can be stowed
  • D.how much cargo can be stowed
63

By regulation,cargo tanks must be inert before and during what operation?

  • A.Stripping
  • B.Loading
  • C.Cleaning
  • D.Crude oil washing
64

By radar alone, you detect a vessel ahead on a collision course, about 3 miles distant. Yourradar plot shows this to be a meeting situation. You should ______.

  • A.turn to port
  • B.turn to starboard
  • C.maintain course and speed and sound the danger signal
  • D.maintain course and speed and sound no signal
65

By plotting the analysis messages on weather charts, we are able to ______.

  • A.prevent any possible accident at sea
  • B.prepare a reasonable forecast of the wind and weather
  • C.help the mariner to fix a accurate ship’s position
  • D.aid the salvage of a ship in peril
66

By paying out more anchor cable, you ______.

  • A.decrease the holding power of your anchor
  • B.decrease the swing of your vessel while at anchor
  • C.increase the holding power of your anchor
  • D.increase the possibility that your vessel will drag anchor
67

Buoyancy is a measure of the ship's______.

  • A.ability to float
  • B.deadweight
  • C.freeboard
  • D.midships strength
68

Broken stowage must be reduced to______.

  • A.a minimum
  • B.little amount
  • C.a maximum
  • D.great amount
69

Buckler plates are ______.

  • A.triangular-shaped plates connecting the bull chain to the topping lift
  • B.metal plates secured over the tops of the hawsepipes
  • C.faired shell plates with curvature in two directions
  • D.sheets of dunnage used to prevent heavy cargo from buckling the deck plates
70

Bulk cargo refers to ______.

  • A.cargo which occupies a large volume of space
  • B.cargo which requires refrigeration
  • C.cargo which is very dense
  • D.homogeneous cargo not enclosed in a container
71

Bonding cables are used during cargo transfer to ______.

  • A.provide safe electrical power connection to barge equipment
  • B.keep the vessel from surging excessively
  • C.prevent an accidental discharge of static electricity
  • D.secure the cargo hose to a hatch when loading overall
72

Brief, violent showers frequently accompanied by thunder and lightning are usuallyassociated with ______.

  • A.passage of a warm front
  • B.winds shifting counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere
  • C.stationary high pressure systems
  • D.passage of a cold front
73

Bleeding from a vein may be ordinarily controlled by ______.

  • A.applying direct pressure to the wound
  • B.heavy application of a disinfectant
  • C.pouring ice water directly onto the wound
  • D.pinching the wound closed
74

Blood flowing from a cut artery appears ______.

  • A.dark red with a steady flow
  • B.bright red with a steady flow
  • C.bright red and in spurts
  • D.dark red and in spurts
76

Bilge keels are more effective at dampening rolls as the ______.

  • A.pitching increases
  • B.list increases
  • C.rolling increases
  • D.draft decreases
77

Bilge soundings indicate ______.

  • A.the amount of condensation in the hold
  • B.whether the cargo is leaking or not
  • C.whether the vessel is taking on water
  • D.All of the above
78

Before welding can be done in a tank that has carried petroleum products, a certificate mustbe obtained from ______.

  • A.the customs
  • B.the Register Bureau of shipping
  • C.the shipyard fire department
  • D.a certified gas chemist
80

Bilge keels are fitted on ships to ______.

  • A.assist in drydock alignment
  • B.improve the vessel’s stability
  • C.protect the vessel from slamming against piers
  • D.reduce the rolling of the vessel
82

Before using a fixed CO2 system to fight an engine room fire, you must ______.

  • A.secure the engine room ventilation
  • B.secure the machinery in the engine room
  • C.evacuate all engine room personnel
  • D.All of the above
83

Before starting any diesel or gasoline engine, which of the following must be checked?____.

  • A.Oil level
  • B.Flow of cooling water
  • C.Exhaust discharge
  • D.All of the above
84

Before starting to hoist provisions, which should be checked?______.

  • A.Hoist rope is not kinked
  • B.Multiple part lines are not twisted around each other
  • C.The hook is centrally located over the load
  • D.All of the above
85

Before sailing, mariners on duty shall check the headings of magnetic compass bycomparison with ______.

  • A.ship’s clock
  • B.engine movement recorder
  • C.repeaters
  • D.navigation lights
86

Before personnel are lifted from a vessel in a personnel basket, the vessel should be ______.

  • A.directly under the boom
  • B.moving away from the boom
  • C.stopped dead in the water
  • D.tied ti the boom
87

Before sailing for a foreign port, what document must you get?______.

  • A.The Policy of insurance
  • B.The Report of Entrance
  • C.The Clearance
  • D.The Pratique
88

Before letting the anchor go, you should check that the ______.

  • A.chain is clear
  • B.anchor is clear of obstructions
  • C.wildcat is disengaged
  • D.All of the above
89

Before loading bulk grain, bilge wells must be covered to ______.

  • A.add strength to the bilge well strainer
  • B.permit rapid flow of water to the bilge wells
  • C.prevent cargo sifting into the bilge wells
  • D.prevent oil, water, or other liquid from reaching the cargo
90

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
91

Go and______your Shipper to my cabin.

  • A.take
  • B.bring
  • C.fetch
  • D.Carry
93

Because of the arrangement of the cell guides, the MOST important factor while loadingcontainers is the ______.

  • A.contents of the container
  • B.list of the vessel
  • C.size of the shoreside crane
  • D.weight of the container
94

Bearings are true reckoned ______ in Admiralty Charts.

  • A.clockwise from 000 to 359 degrees
  • B.clockwise from 359 to 000 degrees
  • C.anti-clockwise from 000 to 359 degrees
  • D.anti-clockwise from 359 to 000 degrees
95

Battens are fitted in cargo holds across the frames of the vessel from the turn of the bilgeUpward.The purpose of these cargo battens is ______.

  • A.for securing a snatch block when snaking cargo into the wings of the hold
  • B.to prevent cargo from coming in contact with the vessel’s frames or shell plating
  • C.to provide fittings to which cargo lashings may be secured
  • D.to support the dunnage floors which are laid down between tiers of cargo
96

Beams are cambered to ______.

  • A.increase their strength
  • B.provide drainage from the decks
  • C.relieve deck stress
  • D.All of the above
97

Basic emergency care for third degree electrical burn is to ______.

  • A.flood the burned area with warm water for two minutes
  • B.brush away the charred skin and wrap the burned area
  • C.cover the burned area with a clean cloth and transport the patient to a medical facility
  • D.apply ointment or spray to the burned area and wrap with a clean cloth
98

Barometer readings in weather reports are given in terms of pressure at ______.

  • A.sea level
  • B.China Sea
  • C.the weather station
  • D.the broadcasting station
100

Bags are usually stowed in between the bulk grain ______.

  • A.to ventilate the hold
  • B.to separate the cargo
  • C.to replace shifting boards
  • D.to facilitate stowage