甲类三副航海英语试题及答案(2)

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1

A qualified deck officer should be______the watch.

  • A.in charge of
  • B.arranged
  • C.decided to
  • D.the depth of
2

A pumproom is suspected of accumulating gases after a ventilation machinery breakdown.Where should the combustible gas indicator case be placed when testing the pumproom atmosphere for combustible gases? ______.

  • A.In the lower level of the pumproom
  • B.In the middle level of the pumproom
  • C.In the upper level of the pumproom
  • D.On the deck outside the pumproom
4

A proper look-out shall be maintained ______.

  • A.only at night
  • B.only during restricted visibility
  • C.at night and during restricted visibility
  • D.at all times
10

A polyconic projection is based on a ______.

  • A.plane tangent at one point
  • B.cylinder tangent at one parallel
  • C.cone tangent at one parallel
  • D.series of cones tangent at selected parallels
11

A portable dry chemical fire extinguisher discharges by ______.

  • A.gravity when the extinguisher is turned upside down
  • B.pressure from a small CO2 cartridge on the extinguisher
  • C.air pressure from the hand pump attached to the extinguisher
  • D.pressure from the reaction when water is mixed with the chemical
12

A person who sees someone fall overboard should ______.

  • A.call for help and keep the individual in sight
  • B.run to the radio room to send an emergency message
  • C.immediately jump in the water to assist the individual
  • D.go to the bridge to report the captain
13

A pilot vessel on pilotage duty shall show identity lights ______.

  • A.at any time while underway
  • B.while at anchor
  • C.while alongside a vessel
  • D.All of the above
14

A person may operate an air compressor in which of the following areas on board a tankbarge?

  • A.Pumproom
  • B.Generator room
  • C.A space adjacent to a cargo tank
  • D.A space two meters from a cargo valve
15

A pattern according to which vessels and / or aircraft may conduct a co-ordinated search is a ___________.

  • A.Research pattern
  • B.Research mode
  • C.Search pattern
  • D.Search and rescue mode
16

A pelican hook ______.

  • A.can be released while under strain
  • B.is used for boat falls
  • C.is used for extra heavy loads
  • D.is used for light loads only
17

A partial deck in a hold is called a(n) ______.

  • A.weather deck
  • B.orlop deck
  • C.shelter deck
  • D.main deck
18

A neutral equilibrium position for a vessel means that the metacenter is ______.

  • A.lower than the keel
  • B.at the same height as the center of gravity
  • C.exactly at midships
  • D.at the center of the waterplane area
19

A new coil of nylon line should be opened by ______.

  • A.pulling the end up through the eye of the coil
  • B.taking a strain on both ends
  • C.uncoiling from the outside with the coil standing on end
  • D.unreeling from a spool
20

A navigator fixing a vessel’s position by radar ______.

  • A.should never use radar bearings
  • B.should only use radar bearings when the range exceeds the distance to the horizon
  • C.must use information from targets forward of beam
  • D.can use radar information from one object to fix the position
21

A negative metacentric height ______.

  • A.will always cause a vessel to capsize
  • B.should always be immediately corrected
  • C.always results from off-center weights
  • D.All of the above are correct
23

A mooring line is described as being 6x24, 1-3/4 inch wire rope. What do the above numbers refer to ? ______.

  • A.Strands, yarns, circumference
  • B.Strands, wires, diameter
  • C.Wires, yarns, diameter
  • D.Strands, circumference, wires
26

A microbarograph is a precision instrument that provides a ______.

  • A.charted record of atmospheric temperature over time
  • B.charted record of atmospheric pressure over time
  • C.graphic record of combustible gases measured in an atmosphere
  • D.graphic record of vapor pressure from a flammable / combustible liquid
28

A mean sun is used as the reference for solar time for three reasons. Which reason is NOT acause for use of a mean sun? ______.

  • A.The motion of the apparent sun is along the ecliptic
  • B.Measurement of time is along the celestial equator
  • C.The speed of the Earth’s revolution is not constant
  • D.There are variations in the Earth’s rotational speed
29

A master would be well advised to note a sea protest if ______.

  • A.portions of his vessel’s cargo were illegally impounded
  • B.longshoreman went on strike against the overtime
  • C.the vessel encountered heavy weather which might have caused some damages to her
  • D.a wreck of fishing boat was located on the voyage
32

A lookout can leave his station ______.

  • A.at the end of the watch
  • B.at any time
  • C.ONLY when properly relieved
  • D.15 minutes before the end of the watch
33

A low in a marine weather report is an air pressure system the pressure at the center ofwhich is ______.

  • A.the highest over the area
  • B.the lowest over the area
  • C.higher than 1013 HPA
  • D.lower than 1013 HPA
34

A load line of a ship is assigned by ______.

  • A.Minerals Management Service
  • B.Department of Energy
  • C.Corps of Engineers
  • D.A recognized classification society approved
35

A line of position from a celestial observation is a segment of a ______.

  • A.circle of equal altitude
  • B.parallel of declination
  • C.parallel of altitude
  • D.vertical circle
36

A line of position is ______.

  • A.a line connecting two charted objects
  • B.a line on some point of which the vessel may be presumed to be located
  • C.the position of your vessel
  • D.not used in a running fix
37

A light used to signal passing intentions must be an ______.

  • A.all-round yellow light only
  • B.all-round white light only
  • C.all-round blue light only
  • D.alternating red and yellow light
39

A light siglinal consisting of three flashes means ______.

  • A.I an in doubt as to your actions
  • B.My engines are full speed astern
  • C.I desire to overtake you
  • D.I am operating astern propulsion
40

A life preserver or buoyant work vest is required to be worn on a ship when a person is ____.

  • A.working on the rig floor
  • B.working over water
  • C.working on the pipe racks
  • D.operating line throwing equipment
41

A life line must be connected to the life raft______.

  • A.at the bow
  • B.at the stern
  • C.in the middle
  • D.all around
42

A large oil fire on the deck of a ship can be fought most effectively with ______.

  • A.dry chemical
  • B.foam
  • C.high-velocity fog
  • D.water (cartridge-operated)、
44

A Kort nozzle is a(n) ______.

  • A.hollow tube surrounding the propeller used to improve thrust
  • B.nozzle attached to a firefighting hose
  • C.intake valve on a diesel engine
  • D.piston cylinder on a diesel engine
45

A large navigational buoy (LNB) is painted ______.

  • A.red
  • B.yellow
  • C.with red and white vertical stripes
  • D.with a distinct color and pattern unique to each buoy
47

A hygrometer is device used for determining ______.

  • A.the absolute temperature
  • B.atmospheric pressure
  • C.wind velocity
  • D.relative humidity
48

A hygroscopic cargo is defined as a cargo ______.

  • A.capable of absorbing moisture in the form of a gas
  • B.capable of giving off moisture in the form of a liquid
  • C.that is shipped in a liquid state
  • D.that will ignite in contact with water
49

A hydraulic accumulator aboard a ship is designed to ______.

  • A.store fluid under pressure
  • B.act as a fluid reservoir
  • C.provide overpressure relief
  • D.replenish fluid to a system
50

A hydrostatic release mechanism for a liferaft ______.

  • A.must be wet before it will release
  • B.should be kept in a watertight cover except in an emergency
  • C.will inflate the raft in its cradle if operated manually
  • D.must be submerged to a certain depth to release automatically
51

A hook that will release quickly is a ______.

  • A.longshore hook
  • B.margin hook
  • C.marginal hook
  • D.pelican hook
52

A high-velocity fog stream can be used in fire fighting situations to drive heat and smokeahead of the fire fighters in a passageway. This technique should only be used when ______.

  • A.using a 2-1/2 inch hose
  • B.there is an outlet for the smoke and heat
  • C.the fire is totally contained by the ship’s structure
  • D.at least two fog streams can be used
53

A hurricane moving northeast out of the Gulf passes west of your position. You could expectall of the following EXPECT ______.

  • A.higher than normal swells
  • B.high winds
  • C.winds veering from south, through west, to northwest
  • D.light showers
54

A high cube container is designed specifically to ______.

  • A.carry low density cargoes
  • B.protect fragile cargoes
  • C.stow cargoes with concentrated weights such as machinery
  • D.carry cargoes of very low stowage factors
55

A helmsman receives the command RIGHT 15 DEGREES RUDDER. The helmsman’sIMMEDIATE reply should be ______.

  • A.AYE AYE SIR
  • B.RIGHT 15 DEGREES RUDDER
  • C.RUDDER IS RIGHT 15
  • D.No reply is necessary, just carry out the order
56

A heated bulkhead has the effect on a hygroscopic commodity of ______.

  • A.causing moisture to accumulate against the bulkhead
  • B.lowering the vapor pressure of the commodity
  • C.lowering the dew point of the air
  • D.raising the vapor pressure of the commodity
57

A half-height container is used ______.

  • A.to carry cargos of low density
  • B.when stowage space is limited
  • C.to carry cargos such as steel products or drums
  • D.to double the stowage capacity of the vessel
58

A head on situation shall be deemed to exist at night when a power-driven vessel seesanother power-driven vessel ahead and ______.

  • A.one sidelight and the masthead light are visible
  • B.the vessels will pass closer than half a mile
  • C.both vessels sound one prolonged blast
  • D.both sidelights and masthead light(s) are visible
59

A GROUP OF CREW MEMBERS TRAINED FOR FIGHTING FLOODING IN THEVESSEL are known as ______.

  • A.Fire party
  • B.Deck cadets
  • C.Research team
  • D.Damage control team
61

A green pillar lightbuoy,Fl(2) 5s,is to be substituted for the red conical lightbuoyClose S.W.of the stranded wreck.The above sentence mainly refers to______.

  • A.a red buoy is to be replaced by a green buoy
  • B.a green buoy is to be replaced by a red buoy
  • C.either a red buoy or a green buoy is to be replaced
  • D.neither a red buy nor a green buoy is to be replaced
62

A gas-free certificate would usually be issued by a(n) ______.

  • A.CCS marine surveyor
  • B.certified marine chemist
  • C.port engineer
  • D.MSA marine inspector
63

A generally circular low pressure area is called a(n)______.

  • A.cyclone
  • B.anticyclone
  • C.cold front
  • D.occluded front
64

A galley grease fire on the stove may be extinguished using______.

  • A.water
  • B.foam
  • C.the range hood extinguishing system
  • D.fire dampers
65

A frontal thunderstorm is caused by ______.

  • A.pronounced local heating
  • B.wind being pushed up a mountain
  • C.a warm air mass rising over a cold air mass
  • D.an increased lapse rate caused by advection of warm surface air
66

A foam-type portable fire extinguisher would be most useful in combating a fire in ______.

  • A.solid materials such as wood or bales of fiber
  • B.flammable liquids
  • C.a piece of electrical equipment
  • D.combustible metallic solid
67

A foam-type portable fire extinguisher is most useful in fighting a fire in ______.

  • A.generators
  • B.oil drums
  • C.the bridge controls
  • D.combustible metals
68

A floating vessel will behave as if all of its weight is acting downward through the ______.

  • A.center of gravity
  • B.center of buoyancy
  • C.center of floation
  • D.Metacenter
69

A flooded lifeboat on board a vessel would adversely affect the vessel’s stability by ______.

  • A.increasing the righting moment
  • B.decreasing the vessel’s displacement
  • C.increasing the reserve buoyancy
  • D.shifting the CG (center of gravity) off center
71

A flame screen ______.

  • A.permits the passage of vapor but not of flame
  • B.prevents the passage of flammable vapor
  • C.prevents inert gas from leaving a tank
  • D.permits vapors to exit but not enter a tank
72

A fire starts on your vessel while refueling. You should FIRST ______.

  • A.stop the ventilation
  • B.sound the general alarm
  • C.determine the source of the fire
  • D.attempt to extinguish the fire
73

A fire pump may be used for other purposes if ______.

  • A.the other services are run off a reducing station with a pressure gage
  • B.one of the required pumps is kept available for use on the fire main system at all time
  • C.no relief valves are installed
  • D.all of the above conditions are met
74

A fire starting by spontaneous combustion can be expected in which condition? ______.

  • A.Paints, varnish, or other liquid flammables are stowed in a dry stores locker
  • B.Inert cargoes such as pig iron are loaded in a wet condition
  • C.Oily rags are stowed in a metal pail
  • D.Clean mattresses are stored in contact with an electric light bulb
75

A fire is discovered in the forepeak of a vessel at sea. The wind is from ahead at 35 knots.You should ______.

  • A.remain on course and hold speed
  • B.change course and put the stern to the wind
  • C.change course to put the wind on either beam and increase speed
  • D.remain on course but slack the speed
76

A fire of escaping liquefied flammable gas is best extinguished by ______.

  • A.cooling the gas below the ignition point
  • B.cutting off the supply of oxygen
  • C.stopping the flow of gas
  • D.interrupting the chain reaction
77

A fire in the galley ALWAYS poses the additional threat of ______.

  • A.contaminating food with extinguishing agent
  • B.spreading through the engineering space
  • C.causing loss of stability
  • D.a grease fire in the ventilation system
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-man system is not charged
  • D.fire pumps are used for purposes other than supplying water to the fire main
79

A fire in a ballast pumproom can be brought under control with minimal impact on stabilityby ___________.

  • A.cooling the outside bulkheads with water
  • B.shutting all sources of air into the compartment
  • C.closing the sea chest
  • D.flooding the compartment with salt water
80

A fire has broken out the stern of your vessel. You should maneuver your vessel so the wind

  • A.blow the fire back toward the vessel
  • B.comes over the bow
  • C.comes over the stern
  • D.comes over either beam
82

A fairly accurate estimation of a ship’s position can be calculated by a technique know as ___.

  • A.dead reckoning
  • B.pilotage
  • C.great circle sailing
  • D.geographic navigation
83

A drawbridge may use visual signals to acknowledge a vessel’s request to open the draw.Which signal indicates that the draw will NOT be opened immediately?______.

  • A.A flashing amber light
  • B.A fixed red light
  • C.A white flag raised and lowered vertically
  • D.A flashing white light
84

A fiber towing hawser is readied for service by ______.

  • A.spooling it on a winch cathead
  • B.coiling it in a counterclockwise direction on the fantail
  • C.faking it on deck in a fore and aft direction
  • D.spooling it on a reel lying on its side to prevent rolling
85

A Doppler speed log indicates speed over ground ______.

  • A.at all times
  • B.in the bottom return mode
  • C.in the volume reverberation mode
  • D.only when there is no current
86

A double male coupling is one that ______.

  • A.has left hand twist
  • B.has inside threads on both ends
  • C.has outside threads on both ends
  • D.takes two men to operate
87

A Doppler log in the bottom return mode indicates the ______.

  • A.velocity of the current
  • B.bottom characteristics
  • C.depth of the water
  • D.speed over the ground
88

A Doppler log in the volume reverberation mode indicates the ______.

  • A.speed being made good
  • B.speed through the water
  • C.the set of the current
  • D.the depth of the water
92

A design modification of an anchor chain which prevents kinking is the ______.

  • A.detachable link
  • B.stud link
  • C.Kenter link
  • D.connecting link
93

A DECK, SPACE, AREA, ETC, NOT PERMITTED TO BE ENTERED FOR SAFETY REASONS defines ______.

  • A.Restricted area
  • B.Closed area
  • C.Prohibited place
  • D.Forbidden place
94

A dead reckoning (DR) plot ______.

  • A.must utilize magnetic courses
  • B.must take set and drift into account
  • C.should be replotted hourly
  • D.should be started each time the vessel’s position is fixed
95

A deck beam does NOT______.

  • A.act as a beam to support vertical deck loads
  • B.lessen the longitudinal stiffness of the vessel
  • C.act as a tie to keep the sides of the ship in place
  • D.act as a web to prevent plate wrinkling due to twisting action on the vessel
97

A crew member has suffered frostbite to the toes of the right foot.Which is NOT an acceptable first aid measure?

  • A.Rub the toes briskly.
  • B.Elevate the foot slightly.
  • C.Rewarm rapidly.
  • D.Give aspirin or other medication for pain if necessary.
98

A cyclone in its final stage of development is called a(n) ______.

  • A.tornado
  • B.anticyclone
  • C.occluded cyclone or occluded front
  • D.polar cyclone
100

A crack in the deck plating of a vessel may be temporarily prevented from increasing in length by___________.

  • A.cutting a square notch at each end of the crack
  • B.drilling a hole at each end of the crack
  • C.slot-welding the crack
  • D.welding a doubler over the crack