Deck Safety

What should you do if you have transmitted a distress call a number of times on channel (16) and have received no reply...

A distress signal _______________.

The distress message of a ship should include considerable information which might facilitate the rescue. This informat...

What is the spoken emergency signal for a distress signal over a VHF radio?

You are in a lifeboat broadcasting a distress message. What information would be essential to your rescuers?

You are underway in the Gulf of Mexico when you hear a distress message over the VHF radio. The position of the sender i...

You are underway in mid-ocean, when you hear a distress message over the VHF radio. The position of the sender is 20 mi...

You are underway in mid-ocean when you hear a distress message. The position of the sender is 150 miles away. No other v...

You can indicate that your vessel is in distress by _______________.

When a vessel signals her distress by means of a gun or other explosive signal, the firing should be at intervals of ap...

Distress signals may be _______________.

A man aboard a vessel, signaling by raising and lowering his outstretched arms to each side, is indicating ____________...

All of the following are recognized distress signals under the Navigation Rules EXCEPT _______________.

One of the signals, other than a distress signal, that can be used by a rescue boat to attract attention is a/an ______...

Which system has the least effective radius of operation?

What is the action that a GMDSS Radio Operator should take when a DSC distress alert is received?

What is the primary purpose for Digital Selective Calling (DSC)?

When sending a DSC call, the vessel's _______________.

What does the DSC control unit do if the GMDSS Radio Operator fails to insert updated information when initiating a DSC ...

If a GMDSS radio operator initiates a DSC distress transmission but does not insert a message, what happens?

Which channel and mode should be used when initiating a Distress alert transmission?

When should the emergency position-indicating radio beacon be activated after abandoning a vessel?

When will the float-free emergency position indicating radio beacon be activated after abandoning ship?

Which piece of required GMDSS equipment is the primary source of transmitting locating signals?

Which task is NOT the responsibility of the GMDSS Radio Operator?

What does "EPIRB" stand for?

Which shipboard equipment will detect a signal from a SART?

After you activate your emergency position indicating radio beacon, you should _______________.

What should you do with your emergency position indicating radio beacon if you are in a liferaft in a storm?

Which EPIRB transmits a distress alert that is received and relayed by an INMARSAT satellite?

How can rescue personnel detect that a SART is transmitting in the immediate vicinity?

What would most likely prevent a SART's signal from being detected?

Which statement concerning satellite EPIRBs is TRUE?

What is the required amount of time that a SART's battery must be able to operate the unit in the standby mode?

Which equipment is the primary source of generating a locating signal?

How can a SART's effective range be maximized?

How can the SART's audible tone monitor be used?

Which conditions will normally cause a SART to operate in the active mode?

Which statement concerning locating signals in the GMDSS is FALSE?

Which statement concerning homing signals in the GMDSS is FALSE?

After having activated the emergency position indicating radio beacon, you should _______________.

If you have to abandon ship, the EPIRB can be used to _______________.

Each vessel in ocean and coastwise service must have an approved EPIRB. An EPIRB _______________.

What should you do with your emergency position indicating radio beacon if you are in a lifeboat during storm conditions...

You have abandoned ship and after two days in a liferaft you can see an aircraft near the horizon apparently carrying o...

You are aboard a liferaft in a storm. What should you do with your Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon?

CATEGORY I EPIRB's transmit on frequencies that are monitored by _______________.

A SART unit is used for which of the following?

Which of the following is considered the normal operational range from a SART unit to a surface vessel?

At what distance can a SART be detected by aircraft, equipped with a 3cm radar, flying at approximately 3,000 feet ? ...

Under which condition will a SART unit have the greatest transmission potential?

SART units are designed to be manually carried to the survival craft. Which of the following is another characteristic o...

Which of the following is the proper operating sequence of a SART?

You have abandoned ship and are adrift in a liferaft with a SART. What signal will indicate to you that a 3 cm radar has...

You are the officer in charge of a navigational watch, what signal would indicate your 3 cm radar has interrogated a SAR...

Your 550 GT vessel is equipped with a free fall lifeboat. Where should the SART units be stowed to meet SOLAS requiremen...

Which of the following describes the inspection and testing requirements of a SART?

Which of the following describes a SART?

The signal has been given to abandon ship. Which of the following describes the action to be taken with the EPIRB?

When do U.S. regulations require your vessel's EPIRB to be tested?

Which of the following describes the requirement for the testing of an EPIRB?

Which of the following is part of a required monthly EPIRB inspection?

Which of the following actions should be taken if you accidently test a 406 MHz EPIRB in transmit mode?

When should an EPIRB be turned off in an actual distress situation?

Which of the following is part of the annual SOLAS required test on an EPIRB?

Which of the following choices best defines EPIRB, ELT, PLBS?

As a vessel officer part of your duties is to inspect the lifesaving equipment. What should be done to facilitate a test...

Which system is least likely to be affected by atmospheric disturbances?

Which system is least likely to be subject to fading or static interference?

Which system provides maximum communications range?

What is the best way to test the INMARSAT-C terminal?

Which statement concerning exposure to radiation is TRUE?

How is a distress message normally initiated through INMARSAT?

What is the best method to overcome the effects of shadowing when attempting to place an INMARSAT-B call?

For GMDSS, which statement concerning compulsory vessels is TRUE?

What periodic inspection is required in order to remain in compliance with the regulations regarding GMDSS ship radio st...

On which vessels is GMDSS required?

How often must a compulsory vessel's GMDSS radio station be inspected?

What is required during an annual FCC inspection?

What is a GMDSS functional or carriage requirement for compulsory vessels?

At sea, how must all required GMDSS equipment (other than survival craft equipment) be proven operational?

What is the minimum permit or license requirement of a GMDSS Radio Maintainer?

What is the minimum license requirement of a GMDSS Radio Operator?

What are the vessel equipment and personnel requirements for GMDSS?

Which statement concerning GMDSS Radio Operator requirements is FALSE?

What is a functional or carriage requirement for compulsory vessels?

For GMDSS, when may a compulsory vessel not be allowed to leave port?

What are the conditions, under GMDSS, whereby a ship is NOT allowed to depart from any port?

Which communications functions must all vessels be capable of performing under GMDSS as defined by the International Ma...

Which documents are required by GMDSS for vessels on international voyages (other than the Great Lakes)?

Which documents are required by Part 80 of the FCC Rules for vessels on international voyages (other than the Great Lake...

Where can GMDSS regulations pertaining specifically to U.S.-flag vessels be found?

In which Sea Area must a compulsory vessel carry either INMARSAT or HF SITOR equipment?

How long must GMDSS Radio Logs be retained by the licensee when they relate to a distress situation or disaster?

How long must GMDSS Radio Logs be retained onboard the ship in original form?

How long must the GMDSS radio log be retained on board before sending it to the shoreside licensee?

Which statement is TRUE?

Where should the GMDSS radio log be kept on board ship?

Which statement pertaining to log keeping is TRUE?

Where is the GMDSS Radio Logbook kept aboard ship?

If you log a distress message, it must include the _______________.

How often does a coast radio station that regularly broadcasts traffic lists transmit the list?

What is the most appropriate action for a GMDSS Radio Operator to take in a distress situation where immediate help is n...

Which step should be taken, if possible, when the vessel must be abandoned because of a distress situation?

Which statement is generally correct regarding the maintenance requirements for ships under GMDSS?

What is the basic concept of GMDSS?

Which action should the GMDSS radio operator take in a distress situation when embarking in survival craft?

Which maintenance functions can a GMDSS Radio Operator perform?

Which channel has been designated for on-scene communications in GMDSS?

Which frequencies and modes are allocated for distress alerting in GMDSS?

What does proper GMDSS watchkeeping include?

Which statement concerning GMDSS distress alerts is TRUE?

Which GMDSS control selection may result in limited receiving range?

Which message categories cannot be disabled by the GMDSS Radio Operator?

Which references should the GMDSS radio operator consult for information on the proper operation of the equipment?

What should the GMDSS radio operator consult to review the proper procedures to be followed in distress situations under...

What publication/s should a GMDSS Operator consult regarding the proper set-up and operation of vessel equipment?

Which action should be taken on receipt of a GMDSS Distress alert?

What is the fundamental purpose for imposing radio silence?

When can routine communications be resumed when radio silence has been imposed?

What is meant by the term "radio silence"?

Who is responsible for transmitting a message stating that distress communications have ceased?

How is "radio silence" imposed?

Which statement concerning exposure to microwave signal radiation is TRUE?

What is meant by "CES"?

Specific radio frequencies are designated as International Maritime frequencies used for voice distress, safety and hail...

What is the primary equipment for receiving MSI?

Define the acronym MSI.

Which categories of NAVTEX messages may not be selectively rejected through receiver programming?

Which category of NAVTEX messages may be rejected in some receivers, BUT SHOULD NOT?

To ensure receipt of all relevant MSI, a NAVTEX receiver should be turned on at least how many hours prior to departure ...

Which system is most likely to be affected by atmospheric disturbances?

A distress frequency used on radiotelephone is _______________.

How does a coast radio station communicating by HF radio normally identify itself?

What is the international distress frequency for radiotelephones?

Which system is most likely to be subject to fading or static interference?

Which word is an international distress signal when transmitted by radiotelephone?

What would be used to call all stations in your vicinity by radiotelephone?

A vessel in distress should send by radio telephone the two tone alarm signal followed immediately by the _____________...

How should the letter "D" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?

The Coast Guard broadcasts routine weather reports on channel _______________.

The reception of weak radio signals may be improved by "opening up" the squelch control. What is the normal setting of t...

When using the International Code of Signals to communicate, the end of a radiotelephone transmission is indicated by t...

If you wished to transmit a message by voice concerning the safety of navigation, you would preface it by the word ____...

You hear on the radiotelephone the word "Securite" spoken three times. This indicates that _______________.

A message giving warning of a hurricane should have which prefix when sent by radiotelephone?

A call between any two ship stations on an intership working frequency shall have a maximum duration of _______________...

Routine radio communications should be no more than _______________.

A message warning of a tropical storm should be sent as a(n) _______________.

In radiotelephone communications, the prefix PAN-PAN indicates that _______________.

The radiotelephone safety message urgently concerned with safety of a person would be prefixed by the word ____________...

Your vessel has been damaged and is taking on water, but you do not require immediate assistance. You would preface a me...

A Coast Guard radiotelephone message about an aid to navigation that is off station is preceded by the word ___________...

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

You are calling another vessel by radiotelephone using the International Code of Signals. He responds with the words "...

Messages concerning weather conditions transmitted by radiotelephone are preceded by _______________.

You wish to communicate by radiotelephone with a foreign vessel using the International Code of Signals. This is indica...

You see an iceberg that has not been reported. What kind of radio message do you transmit to warn others?

You are communicating by radiotelephone using the International Code of Signals. What is the correct method of sending ...

When communicating on the radiotelephone using plain English, what procedure word indicates the end of my transmission a...

You are communicating on the radiotelephone using plain English. Which procedural word (proword) indicates that you have...

If you are transmitting a distress message by radiotelephone you should _______________.

How should the number "9" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?

"PAN-PAN" repeated three times over the radiotelephone indicates which type of message will follow?

How should the number "7" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?

You receive a call from the U.S. Coast Guard addressed to all stations. The call begins with the words "Pan-Pan"

How should the letter "R" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?

How should the letter "V" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?

Which spoken emergency signal would you use to call a boat to come assist a man overboard?

How should the letter "O" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?

How should the letter "W" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?

How should the letter "I" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?

How should the letter "Q" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?

Which of the following statements about transmitting distress messages by radiotelephone is INCORRECT?

How should the number "5" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?

Your vessel is in distress and you have made radiotelephone contact with a U.S. Coast Guard vessel. The Coast Guard ves...

When sending and receiving messages on the marine radio, confusion over unusual words can be avoided by using the ____...

How should the number "3" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?

How should the number "2" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?

How should the number "1" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?

How should the letter "T" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?

Whenever your marine radio is on, FCC Rules require you to monitor _______________.

How should the letter "Z" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?

One method of reducing the length of radio transmissions without distorting the meaning of your words is by using _____...

What is the radiotelephone urgency signal?

What type of messages should the "urgent" priority be used for?

When the GMDSS Radio Operator on watch hears "SECURITE" spoken three times he can expect to receive a message concernin...

What is the radiotelephone safety signal?

While proceeding to a distress site, you hear the words "Seelonce mayday" on the radiotelephone. Which action should you...

Which radiotelephone signal indicates receipt of a distress message?

While proceeding towards a distress site you hear the message "Seelonce Feenee" over the radiotelephone. Which action s...

While proceeding towards a distress site you hear the message PRU-DONCE over the radiotelephone. Which action should you...

You are the first vessel to arrive at the scene of a distress. Due to the volume of traffic on the radio, you are unable...

Under the "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act", which of the following is True if there is a failure of a vesse...

You are piloting a vessel, which is required to have a radiotelephone, on the navigable waters of the United States. Cho...

What is the minimum size power-driven vessel, not engaged in towing, required to comply with the vessel bridge-to-bridge...

Which of the following penalties can be imposed for a violation of the "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act"? ...

According to the "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act", what is NOT required in the radiotelephone log?

Which vessels must comply with the vessel bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone regulations while navigating?

Which vessel(s) is(are) required to comply with the "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Regulations" while navigati...

What is the penalty for failure to enforce, or comply with, the vessel bridge-to- bridge radiotelephone regulations? ...

Which vessel(s) is(are) required to comply with the vessel bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone regulations while navigating?...

Which of the following is True if your radiotelephone fails while underway?

Which vessel(s) is(are) required to comply with the vessel bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone regulations while navigating?...

Which of the following is a requirement if your bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone ceases to operate?

Failure to comply with, or enforce, the provisions of the "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act" can result in wh...

Which vessel(s) is(are) required to comply with the vessel bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone regulations while navigating?...

The "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act" applies to which towboat?

How long are radio station logs involving communications during a disaster required to be kept by the station licensee? ...

The "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act" applies to which of the following?

Which vessel is NOT required to have a radiotelephone?

A ship station license for your radiotelephone is valid for which of the following terms?

All towing vessels of 26 feet or longer while navigating are required to carry which item?

The operator of the ship's radiotelephone, if the radiotelephone is carried voluntarily, must hold at least which of the...

Who issues a ship's radiotelephone station license?

If your vessel is equipped with a radiotelephone, what must also be aboard?

The date and time kept in the radiotelephone log shall commence at _______________.

Which are general requirements for a vessel's radiotelephone station log?

Which is a requirement for any person maintaining a listening watch on a bridge-to- bridge radiotelephone?

By regulation, how long you MUST keep a record of the use of your radiotelephone?

According to the "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act", what information that affects your vessel is required to ...

Which is the required location of the radiotelephone station aboard a vessel to which the "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radio...

Who has the exclusive use of the radiotelephone as stated in the "Vessel Bridge- to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act"?

Which statement is TRUE concerning radiotelephones on board towing vessels?

Who issues the regulations governing the frequencies of the bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone?

What is the calling and distress frequency on a single side band (SSB) marine radiotelephone?

The range of a SSB transmission is MOST affected by _______________.

What time of day would an SSB radio have the longest transmitting range?

After receiving your distress call, the U.S.C.G. may ask you to switch to which SSB frequency?

VHF Channel 6 is used exclusively for what kind of communications?

Marine Operators, when calling a ship on VHF-FM radiotelephone, normally call on channel _______________.

If you know that the vessel you are about to call on the VHF radio maintains a radio watch on both the working and the c...

The national distress, safety, and calling frequency is channel _______________.

Which VHF channel should you avoid using as a working channel?

What is the average range of vessel-to-vessel VHF-FM radio communications?

Which channel is designated as the VHF follow-on communications channel and is required in all portable survival craft e...

When making VHF radio calls to nearby stations, what level of transmitting power should you use?

Which radiotelephone transmission may be sent over channel 16?

What is the expected range of a VHF radio transmission from a vessel to a shore station?

What is maximum power allowed by the FCC for VHF-FM radio transmissions?

You are monitoring VHF Channel 16 when you receive a call to your vessel, TEXAS PRIDE. What is the proper way to answer ...

What is the minimum operating capacity required for VHF Survival Craft Transceiver batteries?

The height of a VHF radio antenna is more important than the power output wattage of the radio because _______________.

How many VHF Survival Craft Transceivers are required aboard passenger ships?

Which action should you take after sending a false Distress alert on VHF?

With what other stations may portable survival craft transceivers communicate?

All VHF marine band radios operate in the simplex mode, which means that _______________.

What is the normal operating power for ship-to-ship communications on channel 13?

While underway, if you are required to have a radiotelephone, you must maintain a continuous listening watch on which of...

What frequency has the FCC designated for the use of bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone communications?

Channel 13 (156.65 MHz), the designated bridge-to-bridge channel, may NOT be used to _______________.

Under the "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act" the frequency for bridge- to-bridge communications is 156.65 MHz...

Channel 13 is primarily used for ship to ship communication. Channel 13 is also authorized for _______________.

You have just tried calling another vessel on the VHF and they have not replied. How long should you wait before callin...

You are making a telephone call ship-to-shore using the VHF-FM service. You can tell that the working channel is busy ...

You are making ship-to-shore telephone calls on VHF. You should use the _______________.

When do you use your FCC call sign when transmitting on channel 16?

You are using VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz) or 2182 kHz. You need help but are not in danger. You should use the urgent si...

What is the spoken emergency signal for a "man overboard" on the VHF radio?

Which kind(s) of broadcasts are available through Safety NET?

Which satellite system promulgated Maritime Safety Information?

Marine Safety Information is promulgated via satellite through which system?

Which system may be useful for messages, such as local storm warnings or a shore- to-ship distress alert, for which it i...

When signaling by flag hoist, what signal indicates completion of the communication?

A vessel is signaling to you by flag hoist, and the answer pennant is hoisted close-up. What action should you take? ...

You are approaching another vessel and see that she has the signal flag "F" hoisted. What should you do?

You are approaching another vessel and see that she has the signal flag "A" hoisted. What should you do?

You are approaching another vessel and see that she has the signal flag "J" hoisted. What should you do?

You are approaching another vessel and see that she has the signal flag "W" hoisted. What should you do?

You are approaching a small vessel and see that it has the signal flag "T" hoisted. What should you do?

At sea, you are approaching a small vessel and see that it has the signal flag "P" hoisted. What should you do?

You are approaching another vessel and see that it has the signal flag "O" hoisted. What is your next action?

While in port, what signal flag would inform the vessel's crew to report on board because the vessel was about to procee...

What signal flag is the "Pilot Flag" ("I have a pilot on board")?

While using the International Code of Signals, how can the receiving station indicate that they are able to distinguish ...

The flag hoist 62.2 would be sent as pennant 6, pennant 2 followed by what?

How would the flag hoist 1.33 be sent?

What is the correct interpretation of the flag hoist G, 4, 2, 1, first substitute.

What is the correct interpretation of the flag hoist F 2 1 3 second substitute?

How should a receiving station indicate that it cannot distinguish a signal sent by flag hoist?

Several vessels are at an anchorage. You wish to communicate with the vessel bearing 046°T from you but do not know the ...

You are signaling by flag hoist using the International Code of Signals. You wish to send the signals CL and IW and have...

How does a warship indicates that it wishes to communicate with a merchant ship?

If you send a flag hoist of MAJ 8, what information are you conveying?

What flag signal would you hoist if you wanted to ask a nearby vessel if he had a doctor on board?

A vessel is flying the signal "BJ-1" from her starboard halyard. What does this signal mean?

Which tank vessel must carry a signaling lamp?

Which group would be used to send the signal Greenwich mean time 11:35 pm?

What would a signal indicating Greenwich mean time would be preceded with?

What letter is a signal indicating zone time preceded with?

The signal T 0735 means _______________.

What is the meaning of the flashing light signal "D0910"?

What is the International Code signal for a decimal point between figures using flashing light?

What is the International Code signal for calling an unknown station using flashing light?

What is the standard rate of signaling by flashing light?

You have called another vessel by flashing light and he has answered your call properly. You now send your call sign "DE...

How is the "call" part of a signal by flashing light made?

A message by flashing light consists of four elements, including the call, the identity, the text, and what fourth eleme...

When signaling by flashing light, what should the signal "C" should be used to indicate?

Which signal given by flashing light changes a statement into a question?

When signaling by flashing light, how should you acknowledge a correctly received repetition of a signal?

In a message sent by flashing light, what group of letters will direct the receiver of a message to repeat the transmiss...

The groups "AA" and "AB" are used in conjunction with what other group in signaling by flashing light?

If you make an error while signaling by flashing light what action should you take?

What is the unit of duration of a dash in Morse Code?

In all forms of signaling, what is the waiting signal?

What should be used to send the group "Bearing 074° True"?

If you receive a message "A243" by any method of signaling, what would it be referring to?

What does the signal "AS", when used in signaling by the International Code of Signals mean?

If there is a possibility of confusion, which signal should be used to send the group "True Bearing 045 Degrees"? ...

Which signal should be used to send the group "Distance 750 nautical miles"?

What is indicated by the signal letter R followed by one or more numbers?

Which group should be used to send the signal Longitude 109°34'West?

What is the meaning of the signal "G0325"?

What is the meaning of the signal "G1325"?

In signaling, when sent with a complement, what may the letter G be followed by?

Which group should be used to send the signal "Latitude 73°25'North"?

The signal L1210 means the _______________.

If you sent out a signal on 12 March 1980, the date would be indicated by _______________.

While communicating with a shore station concerning an injured female, your message should indicate the subject's age is...

An oiler was badly burned and you are communicating with a passenger ship that has a doctor and hospital on board. You w...

You have an AB who has become violently ill, and you are requesting urgent medical advice. Your message should contain w...

You receive a medical message that contains the code MSJ. What is the meaning of the message?

After sending a message describing the symptoms of an ill crew member, you receive a message containing the code MRL. Wh...

If a crew member that was ill has died, which code should your message contain?

If an ill crew member is beginning to show signs of improvement, what code should your message contain?

A crew member suddenly becomes blind in both eyes. Which code should your message contain?

In the International Code of signals, what does a group of three letters indicates?

You are off the coast of South Africa, when a seaman is injured. What indicator should be used in a message requesting m...

While operating off the coast of Portugal, a seaman is injured. What indicator should be used in a message requesting me...

While operating off Panama a seaman is injured. What indicator should be included in the preamble of a radio telegram re...

While operating off the coast of Greece, a seaman is injured. What indicator should be in the preamble of a radio telegr...

If you were being assisted by an icebreaker and he sent you the single letter "Q", what would he would be telling you? ...

What does the single letter G, sent by an icebreaker to an assisted vessel, mean?

You are downbound in an ice filled channel. An icebreaker is meeting you and sounds two short, one prolonged, and two sh...

Signals between an icebreaker and an assisted vessel may NOT be given by _______________.

Which single-letter sound signal may be made only in compliance with the International Rules of the Road?

Which single-letter sound signal(s) may only be made in compliance with the Rules of the Road?

When signaling a course using the International Code of Signals, the signal _______________.

If you desire to communicate with another station that your navigation lights were not functioning, what signal would yo...

Regardless of the method it is sent, what does he signal K4 mean?

What is the meaning of the signal VJ 8 when sent by the International Code of Signals?

What is the meaning of the signal DX RQ when sent by the International Code of Signals?

You wish to communicate information that the swell in your area is 8-10 feet in height and from the northeast. How would...

In the International Code of Signals, what is the code signal meaning "I require immediate assistance?

If you are in urgent need of a helicopter, which signal code should you send?

If another station sent you the signal "KG", what would this indicate?

What is the meaning of the signal QU RQ when sent by the International Code of Signals?

What is the meaning of the signal SA T1035 RQ when sent by the International code of Signals?

What is the lifesaving signal for "You are seen - Assistance will be given as soon as possible"?

What does the lifesaving signal indicated by a horizontal motion of a white light or white flare mean?

The color of rockets, shells, or rocket parachute flares used to indicate that the vessel is in distress and requires i...

What is the lifesaving signal for "You are seen - Assistance will be given as soon as possible"?

What is the lifesaving signal indicating "You are seen - Assistance will be given as soon as possible"?

When should you use distress flares and rockets?

What is the lifesaving signal for "You are seen - Assistance will be given as soon as possible"?

Which visual distress signal is acceptable for daylight use only?

When you are firing a pyrotechnic distress signal, it should be aimed _______________.

If an airplane circles a vessel 3 times, crosses the vessel's course close ahead while rocking the wings, and heads off ...

An airplane wants a vessel to change course and proceed towards a vessel in distress. The actions of the aircraft to co...

A yellow signal floating in the air from a small parachute, about 300 feet above the water, would indicate that a subma...

The color of the signal flare sent up by a submarine indicating that a torpedo has been fired in a training exercise is...

The color of the signal flare sent up by a submarine to indicate an emergency is _______________.

The color of the signal flares sent up by a submarine about to surface from periscope depth is _______________.

The color of the signal flares sent up by a submarine surfacing from periscope depth is _______________.

A yellow signal, floating in the air from a parachute, about 300 feet above the water, indicates that a submarine _____...

The color of the signal flare sent up by a submarine coming to periscope depth is _______________.

What is the color of the signal flare sent up by a submarine indicating that a torpedo has been fired in a training exer...

During a training exercise a submarine indicating that a torpedo has been fired will send up smoke from a float. What co...

What is the color of the signal flare sent up by a submarine about to surface due to an emergency condition?

You are on the beach and want to signal to a small boat in distress that your present location is dangerous and that the...

Which signal would be used by a shore rescue unit to indicate "Landing here highly dangerous"?

Which one of the following signals is made at night by a lifesaving station to indicate "Landing here highly dangerous"...

By day, what does the horizontal motion of a white flag, or arms extended horizontally, by a person on the beach indicat...

What is the signal used with shore lifesaving equipment to indicate, "Affirmative"?

What may the firing of a red star signal mean?

Which is the lifesaving signal for, "This is the best place to land"?

What is the signal to guide vessels in distress, indicating, "This is the best place to land"?

By day, what is the signal meaning, "This is the best place to land"?

Which signal is used by a rescue unit to indicate, "Avast hauling"?

You are preparing to take another vessel in tow. Which signal indicates, "Hawser is made fast"?

What is the lifesaving signal used to indicate, "Landing here is highly dangerous"?

An aircraft has indicated that he wants you to change course and follow him. You cannot comply because of an emergency o...

An airplane should NOT send which signal in reply to a surface craft?

You have sent a visual signal to an aircraft. The aircraft then flies over your position on a straight course and level ...

Provided every effort is made to preserve body moisture content by avoiding perspiration, how long is it normally possib...

Immediately after abandoning a vessel, lookouts should be posted aboard liferafts to look for _______________.

What should you do, following the launching of the survival craft, in an abandon ship scenario?

What is one of the FIRST things you would do on boarding an inflatable liferaft?

If you must jump from a vessel, the correct posture includes _______________.

You have abandoned your vessel. You are in a life raft and have cleared away from your vessel. One of your FIRST action...

You have hand launched an inflatable liferaft. What should be one of your FIRST actions after all persons have boarded ...

What should you do, if help has not arrived in 10-12 hours, after having abandoned your vessel in a survival craft? ...

When abandoning ship and jumping into the water from a substantial height without a life jacket, you should ___________...

After abandoning ship which action should be taken IMMEDIATELY upon entering a life raft?

Which step should normally be taken FIRST by those who have boarded a liferaft in an emergency?

You have abandoned ship in rough weather. After picking up other survivors in your liferaft, what should you do next? ...

What is one of the FIRST actions you should take after abandoning and clearing away from a vessel?

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

You board an inflatable life raft that has been hand launched from a sinking vessel. What should you do FIRST after eve...

If you have to jump in the water when abandoning ship, your legs should be _______________.

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

When a ship is abandoned and there are several liferafts in the water, one of the FIRST things to be done is __________...

If more than one life raft is manned after the vessel has sunk, _______________.

All personnel should be familiar with the lifeboats _______________.

The abandon ship signal is _______________.

Provided every effort is used to produce, as well as preserve body moisture content by avoiding perspiration, how long i...

If your liferaft is to leeward of a fire on the water, you should FIRST _______________.

Your ship is sinking rapidly. A container containing an inflatable liferaft has bobbed to the surface upon functioning o...

You have abandoned ship and are in an inflatable raft that has just inflated. You hear a continuous hissing coming from ...

You have just abandoned ship and boarded a raft. After the raft is completely inflated you hear a whistling noise comin...

If more than one raft is manned after the vessel has sunk, you should _______________.

If you are forced to abandon ship in a liferaft, your course of action should be to _______________.

If, for any reason, it is necessary to abandon ship while far out at sea, it is important that the crew members should ...

If you are forced to abandon ship in a lifeboat, you should _______________.

After abandoning ship, you should deploy the sea anchor from a liferaft to _______________.

If there are a number of survivors in the water after abandoning ship, they should _______________.

To keep injured survivors warm in the water after abandoning ship, they should _______________.

When abandoning ship, after launching the motor lifeboat you should _______________.

If help has not arrived in 10-12 hours after you abandon ship in a lifeboat, you should _______________.

You have abandoned ship and are in charge of a life raft. How much water per day should you permit each occupant to drin...

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

If you must swim through an oil fire, you should NOT _______________.

You have abandoned ship in tropical waters. Which procedure(s) should be used during a prolonged period in a raft?

When should you first have any food or water after boarding a lifeboat or liferaft?

After abandoning a vessel, water that is consumed within the first 24 hours will _______________.

In the first 24 hours after abandoning a vessel, water should be given only to personnel who are _______________.

Which statement concerning the sources of drinking water is FALSE?

When collecting condensation for drinking water, _______________.

The most important reason for taking anti-seasickness pills as soon as possible after entering a life raft is to ______...

Seawater may be used for drinking _______________.

Drinking salt water will _______________.

You have abandoned ship and are in charge of a liferaft or survival craft. How much water per day should you permit each...

If you have to abandon ship, and enter a life raft, your main course of action should be to _______________.

If you are forced to abandon ship in a rescue boat, you should _______________.

The sea painter of a rescue boat should be led _______________.

If help has not arrived in 10-12 hours after abandoning a vessel in a rescue boat, you should _______________.

When evacuating a seaman by helicopter lift, which statement is TRUE?

When evacuating a seaman by helicopter lift, the vessel should be _______________.

When evacuating a seaman by helicopter lift, which course should the ship take?

When evacuating a seaman by helicopter lift, which statement is TRUE?

You must evacuate a seaman by helicopter lift. Which statement is TRUE?

You must medevac a critically injured seaman by helicopter hoist. Which statement is TRUE?

A rescue helicopter's hoist area should have a radius of at least _______________.

A SAR helicopter has landed a litter on deck to medevac a patient from your vessel. After ensuring that it has been gro...

During a medevac one of the crew members requires assistance to be hoisted to the aircraft. Which of the following would...

You are at sea and have received a General Emergency message announcing the outbreak of war in Europe. You are directed ...

The AMVER system requires _______________.

What correctly expresses the time of 1122 (ZD +6

Your voyage planning indicates you will arrive at a waypoint in longitude 49°16.3'E at 0947 ZT on 3 March 1988. How sho...

Your voyage planning indicates you will arrive at a waypoint in longitude 149°16.3'E at 0947 ZT on 3 March 1988. How sh...

Your voyage planning indicates you will arrive at a waypoint in longitude 149°16.3'W at 0947 ZT on 3 March 1988. How sh...

Your voyage planning indicates you will arrive at a waypoint in longitude 049°16.3' W at 0947 ZT on 3 March 1988. How sh...

Which of the following statements relating to AMVER (Automated Mutual-assistance Vessel Rescue) is TRUE?

After the initial AMVER Position Report, sent by a vessel sailing foreign, subsequent Position Reports must be sent no ...

The first AMVER position report must be sent within how many hours of departure?

The Sailing Plan, required by vessels participating in AMVER, must be sent _______________.

Which statement about AMVER reports is TRUE?

What entry would NOT be shown on the V line of an AMVER report?

What entry would NOT be shown on the V line of an AMVER report?

How should latitude 54°18.9'N be written when preparing an AMVER report?

How should longitude 116°54.9'E be written when preparing an AMVER report?

How should longitude 119°56.3'W be written when preparing an AMVER report?

How should longitude 116°24.3'W be written when preparing an AMVER report?

How should latitude 51°48.7'S be written when preparing an AMVER report?

What is the report identifier code for an AMVER deviation report?

What is the report identifier code for the first AMVER report sent at the start of a voyage?

AMVER is a system which provides _______________.

The AMVER system for vessels in the Gulf of Mexico is administered by the _______________.

Which of the following organizations operate the AMVER system?

Your vessel participates in AMVER. Which of the following is an AMVER reporting requirement?

You are in a survival craft broadcasting a distress message. What information would be essential to your rescuers? ...

A man was sighted as he fell overboard. After completing a Williamson turn, the man is not sighted. What type of search ...

You are proceeding to the area of reported distress. When you arrive at the reported position, the vessel in distress is...

You should conduct a sector search under which of the following circumstances?

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

You are proceeding to a distress site where the survivors are in liferafts. Which action will assist in making your vess...

You are proceeding to a distress site. The survivors are in liferafts. What will make your ship more visible to the surv...

Several merchant ships are arriving at the scene of a distress incident. One of them must assume the duties of the Coord...

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

The Coordinator Surface Search in a SAR situation should display by day _______________.

Upon receipt of a distress message, a merchant vessel is bound to proceed to the scene of the distress. Under which of t...

The most probable position of the object of a search at any given time is the _______________.

Which of the followings is a global communication service to provide distress alerting and a network for SAR communicati...

Your vessel has just received a distress message. As the master of the vessel, when are you relieved of your obligation ...

Your vessel is involved in Search and Rescue Operations. What is the purpose of the "Situation Report"

Which of the following terms defines a unit responsible for organizing search and rescue services?

The key to rescuing a man overboard is _______________.

A person who observes an individual fall overboard should do which of the following?

One of your crew members falls overboard from the starboard side. You should IMMEDIATELY _______________.

On board a vessel, which of the following is the key to the most rapid and effective response to a man overboard situati...

If you see an individual fall overboard, you should _______________.

On a small boat, if someone fell overboard and you did not know over which side the person fell, you should ___________...

A crew member has just fallen overboard off your port side. Which action should you take?

You are on watch and receive word that a person has fallen overboard from the starboard side. What should your first act...

One major advantage of the round turn maneuver in a man overboard situation is that it _______________.

The maneuver which will return your vessel to a person who has fallen overboard in the shortest time is _______________...

The single turn method of returning to a man overboard should be used ONLY if _______________.

In a racetrack turn, to recover a man overboard, the vessel is steadied for the SECOND time after a turn of how many deg...

You are using a racetrack turn to recover a man overboard. The vessel is first steadied when how many degrees away from ...

A racetrack turn would be better than a Williamson turn in recovering a man overboard if _______________.

You are on watch and see a man fall overboard. Which man overboard turn should NOT be used in this situation?

The Scharnow turn should be used in a man overboard situation only when _______________.

While you are on watch, you learn that a crewman has not been seen on board for the past three hours. Which type of turn...

When making a Scharnow turn, the _______________.

Besides saving distance along the track line, another advantage of the Scharnow Turn over the Williamson Turn in a man ...

The initial action of a Williamson turn is to put the rudder over full until which of the following?

Which statement about the Williamson turn is FALSE?

You are doing a Williamson turn. Your vessel has swung about 60° from the original course heading. You should _________...

You suspect that a crewmember has fallen overboard during the night and immediately execute a Williamson turn. What is t...

You are on watch at sea on course 090°T. A man falls overboard on your starboard side. You immediately start a Williams...

While underway in thick fog you are on watch and hear the cry "man overboard". Which type of maneuver should you make? ...

A seaman is reported missing in the morning and was last seen after coming off the mid-watch. Which type of turn would ...

You are on a 165 foot (50.3 meters) long vessel with a draft of 9 feet (2.7 meters) and twin screws. Which statement ab...

When personnel are lifted by a helicopter from an inflatable liferaft, what should the personnel on the raft do?

You have abandoned ship and after two days in a liferaft you can see an aircraft near the horizon apparently carrying ou...

When a helicopter is lifting personnel from a rescue boat, what should the other individuals in the boat do?

You are trying to rescue survivors from a wrecked vessel on fire. How should you make your approach?

You are picking up an unconscious person that has fallen overboard in a fresh breeze. For safety reasons how should a sm...

When a helicopter is lifting personnel from an enclosed lifeboat, what should the other individuals in the boat do? ...

You are involved in an emergency landing of a helicopter on the water. When should you inflate your life jacket?

A person has fallen overboard and is being picked up with a lifeboat. If the person appears in danger of drowning, what ...

You are approaching a disabled vessel in order to remove survivors from it. If your vessel drifts faster than the disabl...

When a man who is conscious has fallen overboard is being picked up by a lifeboat, the boat should approach with the win...

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

You are picking up a conscious person that has fallen overboard. Recovery is easier if you approach with the __________...

You are proceeding to a distress site and expect large numbers of people in the water. Which statement is TRUE?

Which of the following is most commonly used by SAR helicopters when evacuating personnel from survival craft?

During a SAR helicopter evacuation which of the following describes the proper donning a rescue sling?

During a SAR helicopter evolution the rescue sling is the most widely used method of extraction. Which of the following...

When rendering assistance to personnel in the water a SAR helicopter utilizes a rescue sling for most extractions. In wh...

You abandoned ship in the North Atlantic and one of the crew members is hypothermic. During a SAR helicopter extraction ...

You are evacuating crew members from a survival craft that has been adrift in the North Atlantic for several days. What ...

Your vessel is conducting helicopter evacuation operations for an injured crew member. Which of the following statements...

According to the Lifesaving regulations in Subchapter W, fire and abandon ship drills must be held within 24 hours of le...

For the purpose of training and drills, if reasonable and practicable, how frequently should rescue boats be launched wi...

Lifesaving regulations in Subchapter W require that a fire drill include _______________.

What shall be conducted during a fire and boat drill?

If passengers are on board when an abandon ship drill is carried out, they should _______________.

All personnel on board a vessel should be familiar with the rescue boat's _______________.

While steering by autopilot you notice that the vessel is deviating from the given course and there is no follow up with...

A situation has occurred in which your vessel must be towed. When the towing vessel passes the towing line to you, you ...

You have taken another vessel in tow at sea. You can tell that the towing speed is too fast when the _______________.

The vessel shown in illustration D025DG has broken down and you are going to take her in tow. The wind is coming from he...

The vessel shown in illustration D025DG has broken down and you are going to take her in tow. The wind is on her starboa...

If the situation arose where it became necessary to tow a disabled vessel, which statement is TRUE concerning the towing...

The vessel shown in illustration D025DG has broken down and you are going to take her in tow. The wind is on her starboa...

You are attempting to take a dead ship in tow. All lines have been passed and secured. How should you get underway? ...

A situation has occurred where it becomes necessary for you to be towed. What action should be taken to prevent your ves...

You have a large, broken-down vessel in tow with a wire rope and anchor cable towline. Both vessels have made provision...

You are on a ship that has broken down and are preparing to be taken in tow. You will use your anchor cable as part of t...

You are approaching a ship that is broken down and are preparing to take her in tow. BEFORE positioning your vessel to ...

Which statement is TRUE concerning a fire in a machinery space?

When fighting fires in spaces containing bottles of LPG (liquefied petroleum gas), you should _______________.

Which firefighting method is an example of an indirect attack on a fire?

When fighting a fire in a space containing an IMO class 1 hazardous cargo, the most effective fire fighting procedure i...

The success of an indirect attack on a fire depends on the _______________.

A fuel line breaks, sprays fuel on the hot exhaust manifold, and catches fire. Your FIRST action should be to _________...

When fighting an oil or gasoline fire in the bilge, which of the following should NOT be used?

If you have a fire in the engine room, your FIRST act should be to _______________.

When possible, what is the FIRST step in fighting an engine fuel-pump fire which results from a broken fuel line?

An important step in fighting any electrical fire is to _______________.

There is a fire in the crew's quarters of your vessel. You should _______________.

You are fighting a fire in the electrical switchboard in the engine room. You should secure the power, then ___________...

A fire must be ventilated _______________.

What is the MOST important consideration when determining how to fight an electrical fire?

Fire in an engine compartment is best extinguished with carbon dioxide gas (CO2

You are releasing carbon dioxide gas (CO2

When should a fire be ventilated?

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

A high-velocity fog stream can be used in firefighting situations to drive heat and smoke ahead of the firefighters in a...

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

Control of fire should be addressed _______________.

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

When approaching a fire from windward, you should shield firefighters from the fire by using _______________.

What is meant by the term "overhaul" in firefighting?

Overhauling a fire in the living quarters on a vessel must include _______________.

A large fire, involving class "A" material, has developed in the ship's galley. In combating this fire, you should ____...

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

Which of the following would be of immediate concern after discovering a large fire in the ship's galley?

When water is used to fight a fire on board a ship, the effect of the weight of the water must be taken into account. Ho...

If you are fighting a fire below the main deck of your vessel, which action is most important concerning the stability o...

A galley grease fire on the stove may be extinguished using _______________.

When attempting to enter a compartment containing a fire, which method of applying water is best?

If heavy smoke is coming from the paint locker, the FIRST firefighting response should be to _______________.

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

The preferred agent used in fighting a helicopter crash fire is _______________.

The primary danger in helicopter fires is _______________.

After extinguishing a paint locker fire using the fixed CO2 system, the next action is to have the space _______________...

When fighting a fire in an enclosed space, the hose team should crouch as low as possible to _______________.

Oil fires are best extinguished by _______________.

You notice smoke coming from an open laundry room doorway. After activating the fire alarm, which of the following would...

You detect an odor of burning electrical insulation and then notice smoke coming from an open laundry room doorway. Afte...

You detect an odor of burning cotton fabric and then see smoke coming from the top of an open laundry room doorway. Afte...

A deck-stowed 40-foot container is giving off smoke, and one end is discolored from heat. The cargo is valuable and easi...

You hear the general alarm and ship's whistle sound for over 10 seconds. Traditionally, this is the signal for ________...

Traditionally, the signal for fire aboard ship is _______________.

Fires are grouped into what categories?

Your vessel has run aground in waters where the tide is falling. Which of the following is the best action you can take?...

Your vessel has run hard aground in an area subject to heavy wave action. Backing full astern failed to free her. Which ...

How do you determine the weight of the vessel that is supported by the ground when a vessel has run aground?

A vessel has been damaged and is taking on water. Where can you find the data that will indicate how much water the vess...

Which of the following grounding scenarios would have the least damaging effect on vessel stability?

When a vessel has grounded which of the following could result from the forces acting upward on the bottom?

Which of the following defines the difference between the free floating displacement and the KB of a grounded vessel? ...

A vessel that does not possess any reserve buoyancy will sink. Which of the following is considered a direct measure of ...

A vessel is taking on water but is not in immediate danger of sinking. What would be the best action to take to increase...

Your vessel has been taking on water but now the breached hole has been repaired. Which effects can the flooding have o...

Your vessel has grounded and a report must be made to the United States Coast Guard. What is the required form for this...

Your vessel has just run aground. Which of the follow would be one of the first actions you should take in this situatio...

Your vessel has just grounded on the rocks and is flooding. What should be the initial action in this situation?

Your vessel is conducting a "Vessel Grounded Drill". Where is the plan indicating the vessel's watertight boundaries req...

Your stability calculations indicate your vessel has a marginal GM. Which of the following is the most effective way to ...

Which toxic gas is a product of incomplete combustion, and is often present when a fire burns in a closed compartment? ...

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

Oily rags stored in a pile that is open to the atmosphere are a hazard because they may _______________.

The minimum concentration of a vapor in air which can form an explosive mixture is called the _______________.

Accumulations of oily rags should be _______________.

A fuel-air mixture below the lower explosive limit is too _______________.

The midships house of your break bulk ship is constructed with an interior stair tower from the main deck to the bridge....

In the event of a fire, the doors to a stair tower must be closed to prevent the spread of fire by _______________.

Fire may be spread by which means?

Convection spreads a fire by _______________.

Radiation spreads a fire by _______________.

The spread of fire is prevented by _______________.

To prevent the spread of fire by convection you should _______________.

To prevent the spread of fire by conduction you should _______________.

The spread of fire is NOT prevented by _______________.

Ventilation systems connected to a compartment in which a fire is burning are normally closed to prevent the rapid spre...

The atmosphere in a tank is too rich when it is _______________.

The atmosphere in a tank is too lean if it is _______________.

What is the generally accepted method of determining whether the atmosphere within a cargo tank is explosive, too rich, ...

The explosive range of petroleum vapors mixed with air is _______________.

Small quantities of flammable liquids needed at a work site should be _______________.

Paints and solvents on a vessel should be _______________.

The hoods over galley ranges present what major hazard?

Which of the following when removed will extinguish a fire?

What is required in addition to the heat, fuel, and oxygen of the fire triangle to have a fire?

All of the following are part of the fire triangle EXCEPT _______________.

Except in rare cases, it is impossible to extinguish a shipboard fire by _______________.

Normally, the percentage of oxygen in air is _______________.

The lowest temperature required to cause self-sustained combustion of a substance independent of any outside source of ...

Which condition is necessary for a substance to burn?

The vapor pressure of a substance _______________.

You have carbon tetrachloride as part of the cargo. If a fire breaks out in the general area, what is the major danger f...

Which statement describes the relationship between flash point and auto-ignition temperature?

The "flammable limits" of an atmosphere are the _______________.

The explosive range of Bunker C mixed with air is .

The explosive range of Diesel Oil mixed with air is _______________.

The flammable limit of methyl ethyl ketone is from _______________.

The flash point of a liquid means the temperature _______________.

Which statement is TRUE concerning the "flash point" of a substance?

You should be most concerned about a possible explosion or fire in fuel tanks _______________.

The volatility of a flammable liquid is indicated by its _______________.

Spontaneous combustion is most likely to occur in _______________.

Spontaneous combustion is caused by _______________.

Which substance might be subject to spontaneous combustion?

What is the maximum oxygen content below which flaming combustion will no longer occur?

Storage batteries should be charged in a well ventilated area because _______________.

What is LEAST likely to cause ignition of fuel vapors?

Spontaneous ignition can result from _______________.

Which may ignite fuel vapors?

Which of the following terms defines the minimum temperature required to ignite gas or vapor without a spark or flame be...

The accumulation of dangerous fumes generated by the storage batteries is best prevented by _______________.

Spaces containing batteries require good ventilation because _______________.

Automatic fire dampers in ventilation systems are operated by use of _______________.

Automatic fire dampers in ventilation systems are operated by use of a _______________.

The primary reason for placing covers over storage batteries is to _______________.

When flammable liquids are handled in a compartment on a vessel, the ventilation for that area should be _______________...

It is necessary to secure the forced ventilation to a compartment where there is a fire to _______________.

In battery charging rooms, exhaust ventilation should be provided _______________.

Fighting a fire in the galley poses the additional threat of _______________.

The ventilation system of your ship has fire dampers restrained by fusible links. Which statement is TRUE?

Fusible link fire dampers are operated by _______________.

Fire dampers prevent the spread of fire by _______________.

Blocking open or removing fire dampers can cause _______________.

The best method of extinguishing a class A fire is to _______________.

The main advantage of a steady stream of water on a class "A" fire is that it _______________.

A fire in a pile of canvas is classified as class _______________.

A fire in a pile of dunnage would be classified as class _______________.

A fire in trash and paper waste is classified as class _______________.

Burning wood is which class of fire?

A fire in a pile of linen is a class _______________.

What would be the most effective agent to use to extinguish a fire in drums of flammable liquids stowed on the weather d...

Which extinguishing agent is suitable to combat a class B fire in an engine compartment?

When choosing extinguishers to fight a Class "B" fire do NOT use _______________.

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

On a class "B" fire, which portable fire extinguisher would be the LEAST desirable?

A class B fire is most successfully fought by _______________.

The class of fire on which a blanketing effect is essential is class _______________.

An oil fire is classified as class _______________.

A galley grease fire would be classified as which class of fire?

If ignited, which material would be a class B fire?

Which of the following classifications does an oil fire belong to?

Foam is effective in combating which class(es) of fire?

A fire in electrical equipment should be extinguished by using _______________.

Which types of portable fire extinguishers are designed for use on electrical fires?

Fire extinguishing agents used on Class C fires must be _______________.

What is the most important characteristic of the extinguishing agent in fighting a class "C" fire?

Which extinguishing agent is the best for use on electrical fires?

Which types of portable fire extinguishers are designed for putting out electrical fires?

Any extinguishing agent used on a Class "C" fire must have which important property?

Fires of which class would most likely occur in the engine room of a vessel?

A fire starts in a switchboard due to a short circuit. This is which class of fire?

A fire in a transformer terminal would be classified as class _______________.

Fires which occur in energized electrical equipment, such as switchboard insulation, are class _______________.

A fire in the radio transmitter would be of what class?

A class C fire would be burning _______________.

What is the primary hazard, other than fire damage, associated with a class C fire?

Which type of portable fire extinguisher is best suited for putting out a Class D fire?

Which extinguishing agent is best for use on a magnesium fire?

If a powdered aluminum fire is being fought, the correct extinguishing agent would be _______________.

An aluminum powder fire is classified as class _______________.

A magnesium fire is classified as class _______________.

Fires in combustible metals, such as sodium or magnesium, are classified as class _______________.

Fires are grouped into what categories?

You are testing a tank that contained gasoline by using a combustible gas indicator. Under testing, the tank sample cau...

A combustible gas indicator meter is calibrated to read the percentage of _______________.

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

When using the combustible gas indicator, a special filter for filtering the incoming sample must be used if the atmosp...

A pump room is suspected of accumulating gases after a ventilation machinery breakdown. Where should the combustible gas...

Which instrument is suitable for determining the presence of explosive concentrations of fuel oil vapors in tanks?

What is the best instrument for establishing a safe working area before welding in a confined space?

An oxygen indicator can be used to determine if there is _______________.

The oxygen indicator is an instrument that measures the _______________.

What could result in an incorrect oxygen concentration reading on the oxygen indicator?

Which statement is TRUE concerning the oxygen indicator?

What can be used to measure the percentage of oxygen inside a chain locker?

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

Ambient air, which you normally breathe, contains what percent of oxygen?

After each reading of an oxygen indicator, the instrument should be purged with _______________.

When using the oxygen indicator, which reaction from the needle should you expect as a sample is drawn into the instrume...

You are using an oxygen indicator. How long should you wait after the sample is drawn into the instrument before reading...

If the meter needle of the oxygen indicator cannot be set to zero, what should be done?

What is used to test a tank for oxygen content?

Combustible gas indicators operate by drawing an air sample into the instrument _______________.

Before entering the chain locker, you should _______________.

What can cause a lack of oxygen in a chain locker?

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

Which fire detection system is actuated by sensing a heat rise in a compartment?

Fire alarm system thermostats are actuated by _______________.

Some spaces protected by fixed carbon dioxide systems are required to have audible alarms that begin sounding prior to t...

The CO2 flooding system is actuated by a sequence of steps which are _______________.

The danger associated with using carbon dioxide in an enclosed space is _______________.

There are two disadvantages to CO2 as a firefighting agent. One of these is the limited quantity available, and the oth...

Which danger exists to people when CO2 is discharged into a small enclosed space?

Which statement concerning carbon dioxide is FALSE?

While you are working in a space, the fixed CO2 system is accidentally activated. You should _______________.

Large volumes of carbon dioxide are safe and effective for fighting fires in enclosed spaces, such as in a pump room, p...

The safety discs on carbon dioxide cylinders are set to release at 2,700 psi. Under normal circumstances this pressure ...

CO2 cylinders equipped with pressure actuated discharge heads will discharge automatically when _______________.

Spaces protected by a fixed CO2 system must be equipped with an alarm which sounds _______________.

A safety outlet is provided on the CO2 discharge piping to prevent _______________.

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

The gross weight of a fully charged CO2 bottle in a fixed CO2 system is 220 lbs. When the bottle is empty it weighs 120...

The gross weight of a fully charged CO2 cylinder is 80 lbs. When the bottle is empty it weighs 60 lbs. What is the minim...

Fixed CO2 systems would not be used on crew's quarters or _______________.

CO2 cylinders forming part of a fixed fire extinguishing system must be pressure tested at least every _______________.

Fixed carbon dioxide extinguishing systems, for machinery spaces that are normally manned, are actuated by one control ...

In a fixed carbon dioxide extinguishing system for a machinery space, designed WITH a stop valve in the line leading to...

Which of the following statements is true concerning the control activators, i.e., pull-handles, push-buttons or levers...

A fixed carbon dioxide extinguishing system for a machinery space, designed WITHOUT a stop valve in the line leading to...

The carbon dioxide cylinders of a fixed fire extinguishing system may be located inside the protected space, if the quan...

In a fixed CO2 fire extinguishing system where pressure from pilot cylinders is used to release the CO2 from the main b...

When pilot cylinder pressure is used as a means to release the CO2 from a fixed fire extinguishing system consisting of ...

In a fixed CO2 extinguishing system where provision is made for the release of CO2 by operation of a remote control, pr...

Which of the following statements is FALSE, concerning the regulations pertaining to the cylinder room of a fixed CO2 fi...

A crew member reports that the high-pressure alarm light of a low-pressure CO2 fixed fire extinguishing system is illumi...

What would be a major consequence of the refrigeration system for a low-pressure CO2 fixed fire extinguishing system rem...

When a ship's low-pressure CO2 fixed fire extinguishing system is activated from a remote location, what determines the ...

The normal designed CO2 storage tank temperature and pressure associated with a ship's low-pressure CO2 fixed fire exti...

Actuating the CO2 fixed system causes the shutdown of the _______________.

The space containing carbon dioxide cylinders shall be properly ventilated and designed to prevent an ambient temperatu...

As an extinguishing agent, foam _______________.

Why should foam be banked off a bulkhead when extinguishing an oil fire?

Which statement is TRUE concerning the application of foam on an oil fire?

The BEST method of applying foam to a fire is to _______________.

Portable foam fire-extinguishers are designed for use on class _______________.

A portable foam (stored-pressure type) fire extinguisher would be most useful in combating a fire in _______________.

Foam extinguishes a fire mainly by _______________.

How does foam extinguish an oil fire?

Firefighting foam is only effective when the foam _______________.

Foam extinguishes a fire by _______________.

Which statement about firefighting foam is TRUE?

Which statement is TRUE about fire fighting foam?

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

Portable-foam fire extinguishers are designed for use on what classes of fires?

Regular foam can be used on all but which flammable liquid?

Which type of fire is the foam (stored-pressure type) fire extinguisher effective on?

In the production of chemical foam by a continuous-type generator _______________.

When water pressure of 100 psi is used in conjunction with an inline proportioner for the production of the mechanical ...

Production of mechanical foam by a portable in-line foam proportioner _______________.

Compared to the amount of concentrated foam liquid used, the amount of low expansion mechanical foam produced is ______...

One gallon of low expansion foam solution will produce about _______________.

One gallon of high expansion foam solution will produce _______________.

Your tankship has 40 gallons of 6% foam concentrate aboard. Approximately how much foam solution can be produced from th...

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

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

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

Extra chemicals for producing chemical foam should be stored _______________.

Foam is a very effective smothering agent and _______________.

One of the limitations of foam as an extinguishing agent is that foam _______________.

Semi-portable extinguishers used on inspected vessels are sizes _______________.

How do you operate a portable CO2 fire extinguisher?

When used to fight fire, carbon dioxide _______________.

After using a CO2 portable extinguisher, it should be _______________.

In weighing CO2 cylinders, they must be recharged if weight loss exceeds _______________.

CO2 mainly extinguishes a fire by which of the following?

A squeeze-grip type carbon dioxide portable fire extinguisher has been partially discharged. It should be ____________...

A type B-III CO2 extinguisher has a rated capacity of _______________.

Which extinguishing agent is most likely to allow reflash as a result of not cooling the fuel below its ignition tempera...

You are having a Coast Guard inspection. All carbon dioxide fire extinguishers aboard will be _______________.

Which statement is TRUE concerning carbon dioxide?

Which statement is TRUE concerning carbon dioxide?

What is NOT a characteristic of carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing agents?

Which portable fire extinguisher should be used on a class C fire on board a vessel?

When discharging a portable CO2 fire extinguisher, you should NOT hold the horn of the extinguisher because the horn _...

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

When fighting a fire on a bulkhead using a portable carbon dioxide extinguisher, the stream should be directed at the _...

Carbon dioxide as a firefighting agent has which advantage over other agents?

The extinguishing agent most likely to allow reignition of a fire is _______________.

Why is carbon dioxide (CO2

CO2 cylinders must be recharged when the weight of the charge in the cylinder is less than what percent of the stamped f...

Which portable fire extinguisher is normally recharged in a shore facility?

In continuous operation, the effective range of the 15 pound CO2 extinguisher is limited to _______________.

To operate a portable CO2 extinguisher continuously in the discharge mode _______________.

Weight is considered during the periodic required inspection and servicing of _______________.

Dry chemical extinguishers extinguish class B fires to the greatest extent by _______________.

Which statement concerning the application of dry chemical powder is FALSE?

When dry chemical extinguishers are used to put out class B fires, there is a danger of reflash because dry chemical __...

Dry chemical fire extinguishers are effective on which type(s) of fire?

An "ABC" dry chemical fire extinguisher would be LEAST effective against a fire in _______________.

Which action is routinely performed at the annual servicing and inspection of a dry- chemical cartridge-operated portabl...

When must a dry chemical fire extinguisher be recharged?

Which advantage does dry chemical have over carbon dioxide (CO2

In addition to weighing the cartridge, which other maintenance is required for a cartridge-operated dry chemical extingu...

What is an advantage of a dry chemical extinguisher as compared to a carbon dioxide extinguisher?

The most effective extinguishing action of dry chemical is _______________.

Which statement(s) is(are) TRUE concerning the use of dry chemical extinguishers?

You are fighting a class "B" fire with a portable dry chemical extinguisher. The discharge should be directed _________...

As compared to carbon dioxide, dry chemical has which advantage?

Which statement describes the primary process by which fires are extinguished by dry chemical?

An advantage of an ABC dry chemical over a carbon dioxide extinguisher is _______________.

When electrical equipment is involved in a fire, the stream of dry chemicals should be _______________.

You are fighting a class "B" fire with a portable dry chemical extinguisher. The discharge should be directed _________...

An advantage of a dry chemical over a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher is its _______________.

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

Dry chemical extinguishers may be used on what class of fires?

Recharging a previously used cartridge-operated dry-chemical extinguisher is accomplished by _______________.

A portable dry chemical fire extinguisher discharges by _______________.

Which extinguishing agent is most effective on a mattress fire?

Which type of portable fire extinguishers is NOT designed for use on flammable liquid fires?

The extinguishing agent most effective for combating wood fires is _______________.

Which type of portable fire extinguishers is NOT designed for use on flammable liquid fires?

The most effective fire extinguishing agent to use on burning linen is _______________.

On a bulk chemical carrier, water should NOT be used as an extinguishing agent to fight a fire if the water may come in...

The primary method by which water spray puts out fires is by _______________.

A definite advantage of using water as a fire extinguishing agent is its characteristic of _______________.

Which extinguishing agent will absorb the most heat?

The most effective cooling agent among those normally used to fight fires is _______________.

An extinguishing agent which effectively cools, dilutes combustible vapors, removes oxygen, and provides a heat and smo...

Which extinguishing agent will cool down a heated bulkhead in the least amount of time?

Which fire-fighting agent is most effective at removing heat?

What are the most important reasons for using water fog to fight fires?

When using a high-velocity fog stream in a passageway, the possibility of a blow back must be guarded against. Blow ba...

What is an advantage of water fog or water spray over a straight stream of water in fighting an oil fire?

Water fog from an all-purpose nozzle may be used to _______________.

What is the BEST conductor of electricity?

The primary function(s) of an automatic sprinkler system is(are) to _______________.

A spanner is a _______________.

As seen in illustration D004SA below, what action must be taken before inserting a low-velocity fog applicator into an a...

High-velocity fog _______________.

Fire hose should be washed with _______________.

To lubricate the swivel or remove corrosion from a fire hose coupling, you should use _______________.

What should be used to remove corrosion from the swivel on the female coupling of a fire hose?

A double male coupling is one that _______________.

Which statement about stowing spare hose is TRUE?

Why is spare fire hose rolled for storage?

The canvas covering of fire hose is called the _______________.

When joining the female coupling of the fire hose to the male outlet of the hydrant, you should make sure that the ____...

To remedy a leaking fire hose connection at the hydrant, secure the valve and _______________.

No outlet on a fire hydrant may point above the horizontal in order to _______________.

The outlet at a fire hydrant may be positioned anywhere from horizontal to pointing _______________.

Fire hose couplings _______________.

What is the minimum number of people required to safely handle a 1-1/2 inch fire hose?

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

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

What is the minimum number of people required to safely handle a 2-1/2 inch fire hose?

A fire hose has a _______________.

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

The danger of a charged hose left unattended on deck with the nozzle open is _______________.

What is the most vulnerable part of the fire main system?

What does the term "head" mean when applied to a fire pump?

Under normal firefighting conditions, approximately how far could a straight stream of water reach when the hose pressur...

Approximately how far could a straight stream of water reach if the fire hose pressure is reduced to 60 PSI?

The difference in water spray pattern between the high-velocity tip and low-velocity applicator used with the all-purpo...

The spray of water in low-velocity fog will have _______________.

You are operating a fire hose with an applicator attached. If you put the handle of the nozzle in the vertical position...

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

The 12-foot low-velocity fog applicator _______________.

To get low-velocity fog from an all-purpose nozzle, you would _______________.

The all-purpose nozzle will produce a fog spray when you _______________.

With an approved combination nozzle, low-velocity fog is produced by _______________.

One advantage of the "all-purpose nozzle" is that it _______________.

On the all-purpose nozzle, the position of the valve when the handle is all the way forward is _______________.

When the handle of an all-purpose nozzle is in the forward position, the nozzle will _______________.

When the handle of an all-purpose nozzle is in the vertical position and without an applicator, the all-purpose nozzle ...

When the handle of an all-purpose nozzle is pulled all the way back, it will _______________.

A combination or all-purpose nozzle produces _______________.

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

The spray of water produced by using the high-velocity fog position on an all- purpose nozzle will have _______________...

The straight stream capability of an all-purpose nozzle is used in fighting a class A fire to _______________.

The international shore connection _______________.

What is the function of the bypass valve on the self-contained breathing apparatus?

Each fireman's outfit and its spare equipment on a tankship must be stowed in a(n) _______________.

When the alarm bell sounds on a positive-pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus, how long will reserve air supply ...

The function of the bypass valve on the self-contained breathing apparatus is to _______________.

You are in a tank wearing the self-contained breathing apparatus and you desire to return topside. How many tugs of the ...

A self-contained breathing apparatus is used to _______________.

To safely enter a compartment where CO2 has been released from a fixed extinguishing system, you should _______________...

After putting on a self-contained breathing apparatus, you open the air supply and hear a continuous ringing of a bell. ...

When the bypass valve of a self-contained breathing apparatus is opened, the mainline valve should be _______________.

When the bypass valve of a self-contained breathing device is opened, the air flows _______________.

When the mainline valve of a self-contained breathing apparatus is open, the bypass valve should be _______________.

The bypass valve on a self-contained breathing device should be opened if _______________.

The rated operating time of a self-contained breathing device may be reduced in actual use because of _______________.

The self-contained breathing device should not be used in which situation?

Where on your vessel shall the recharge for each self-contained breathing apparatus be carried?

A 2,000 GT tankship is required to carry _______________.

You are tending the lifeline of a person who has entered a compartment wearing a breathing apparatus. How many tugs of t...

You are wearing a breathing apparatus inside a tank. How many tugs on the lifeline should you give to indicate that you ...

You are wearing a breathing apparatus inside a tank. How many tugs on the lifeline indicate that you are all right? ...

You are tending the lifeline of a man who entered a tank using a breathing apparatus. How many tugs on the lifeline indi...

You are tending the lifeline of a man who entered a compartment using a breathing apparatus. How many tugs on the lifeli...

You are tending the lifeline of a man who entered a compartment using a breathing apparatus. How many tugs on the lifeli...

You are wearing a breathing apparatus inside a tank. How many tugs on the lifeline should you give to indicate that you ...

You are in a tank wearing a breathing apparatus and you desire to return topside. How many tugs of the lifeline mean "T...

What is the minimum period of time that the air supply for a self-contained breathing apparatus required to last?

In illustration D039SA below, what two fire control plan symbols designate the directional means of escape?

In illustration D039SA below, a complete recharge for a self-contained breathing apparatus can be found in what location...

You are part of a search team and have been told that the wiper was last sighted next to the fire pump (s) in the lower ...

Which fire control plan symbol in illustration D039SA below represents the agent or device best suited for extinguishing...

Your vessel has suffered a casualty and is in danger of sinking. The Master orders abandon ship but a crew member is mis...

In what location MUST a duplicate fire control plan be located?

You are on the second deck in the main machinery space. Utilizing illustration D037SA below what emergency equipment, i...

In the view of the bridge deck on the fire control plan shown in illustration D035SA below, what is represented by the ...

You are being directed to a fire in the lower engine room, portside, frame 127. Utilizing illustration D038SA below, wha...

You must evacuate crewmembers from a space filling with smoke. In illustration D039SA below what fire control plan symb...

In illustration D036SA below, what does the solid arrow in the Crew Mess represent on the Fire Control Plans?

In illustration D039SA below, which fire control plan symbol(s) represents the agent or device best suited for extinguis...

In illustration D035SA below, viewing the bridge level of your vessel's fire control plan, what do the two symbols withi...

You are on the second deck of the engine room between frames 92 thru105 and the space is filling up with smoke. Utilizin...

In illustration D039SA below, which fire control plan symbol represents the agent or device best suited for extinguishin...

In illustration D039SA below the location of a spare set of fire control plans on board the vessel is designated by what...

As seen in illustration D035SA below, when the remote push button located in the wheelhouse, starboard side, frame 122, ...

There is an out of control fire on the Auxiliary Machinery Flat. Utilizing illustration D037SA below, what fixed extingu...

Utilizing illustration D038SA below of the fire control plan of the lower engine room, what does the arrow between frame...

A vessel's fire control plan shall do which of the following?

Utilizing illustration D038SA below a view of a vessel fire control plan, how many spaces are protected by a fixed CO2 e...

Utilizing illustration D035SA below, the Master has ordered you to pull the remote ventilation shut down, where is it fo...

In illustration D039SA below, which Fire Control Plan symbol(s) represent part of the vessel's ventilation system? ...

In illustration D039SA below, which fire control plan symbol designates a space or compartment protected by Halon 1301? ...

In illustration D039SA below, the halon room with the main battery of Halon 1301 bottles is designated by which symbol o...

Using the vessel fire control plan in illustration D036SA below, what emergency equipment is located in the scullery? ...

A vessel's fire control plan shall be _______________.

In illustration D039SA below, what is the fire control plan symbol represented by number (16

In illustration D039SA below, what is the fire control plan symbol represented by number (56)?

You are part of a team to overhaul a fire that was just extinguished in the crew lounge. Using the fire control plan in...

In addition to the official language of the flag state, the Fire Control Plan must also be translated into English or _...

You must evacuate crewmembers from a space filling with smoke. The primary means of escape is blocked by the fire. What ...

On fire control plans, in illustration D039SA, the dry chemical releasing station is designated by which symbol?

On international voyages, tank ships of 500 gross tons or more, are required to have facilities to enable a connection o...

Symbol number (51

As seen in illustration D039SA below, a locker with additional breathing apparatuses can be found in what location desig...

As seen in illustration D039SA below a locker with additional protective clothing can be found in what location designat...

In illustration D039SA below, what is the fire control plan symbol represented by number (67

In illustration D039SA below, what is the fire control plan symbol represented by number

On the vessel's fire control plan, as seen in illustration D039SA below, which symbol helps to control the spread of fir...

On the vessel's fire control plan, as seen in illustration D039SA below, which symbol represents a fire damper? ...

Which fire control plan symbol, in illustration D039SA below, represents a dry chemical delivery method for small scale ...

In illustration D039SA below, which Fire Control Plan symbol represents an international shore connection?

In illustration D039SA below, which Fire Control Plan symbol represents a push button for a fire alarm?

Which piece(s) of equipment represented by the Fire Control Plan symbols in illustration D039SA below, can be found on t...

In illustration D039SA below, which Fire Control Plan symbol represents a fire alarm panel?

In illustration D039SA below, which Fire Control Plan symbol represents a space protected by foam?

As seen in illustration D039SA below a complete set of spare batteries for a fireman's outfit can be found in what locat...

In illustration D039SA below, which Fire Control Plan symbol represents a fire pump?