Cal Maritime - Rules of the Road 1-3 - Coast Guard Questions - Browne
#25 - USCG 170 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which light may be displayed to assist in the identification of submarines operating on the surface? A. intermittent flashing amber/yellow light B. flashing white light C. flashing sidelight D. blue rotating light
A
#18 - USCG 194 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The NAVIGATION RULES define a "vessel not under command" as a vessel which . A. is moored, aground or anchored in a fairway B. through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the rules C. by taking action contrary to the rules has created a special circumstance situation D. from the nature of her work is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel
B
#2 - USCG 173 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What would be a "special circumstance" under the Rules? A. Speed in fog B. More than two vessels crossing C. Two vessels meeting D. Vessel at anchor
B
#27 - USCG 184 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What does the word "length" refer to? A. Registered length B. Length overall C. Waterline length D. Length between the perpendiculars
B
#28 - USCG 191 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is "underway" within the meaning of the Rules? A. A vessel aground with the engine turning B. A vessel drifting with the engine stopped C. A vessel tied to an offshore mooring buoy D. A vessel at anchor with the engine turning
B
#29 - USCG 192 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver" is one which . A. due to adverse weather conditions is unable to maneuver as required by the rules B. from the nature of her work is unable to maneuver as required by the rules C. through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the rules D. has lost steering and is unable to maneuver
B
#32 - USCG 933 INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning a vessel "constrained by her draft"? A. She may be a vessel being towed. B. She must be a power-driven vessel. C. She is not under command. D. She is hampered because of her work.
B
#47 - USCG 196 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In order for a vessel to be "engaged in fishing" she must be . A. using a seine of some type B. underway C. using gear which restricts her maneuverability D. using gear which extends more than 50 meters outboard
C
#49 - USCG 178 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following in illustration D086RR below represents the length of a vessel as defined by the Rules? See Diagram: D086RR A. A B. B C. C D. D
C
#5 - USCG 185 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is "underway" according to the Rules? A. A pilot vessel at anchor B. A vessel made fast to a single point mooring buoy C. A vessel engaged in towing, not making way D. A vessel which has run aground
C
#50 - USCG 197 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is "engaged in fishing" when . A. she has any fishing gear on board B. she is using any type of gear, other than lines C. she is using fishing apparatus which restricts her maneuverability D. her gear extends more than 100 meters from the vessel
C
#55 - USCG 202 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is a "vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver" under the Rules? A. A vessel engaged in fishing B. A vessel not under command C. A vessel mineclearing D. A vessel at anchor
C
#56 - USCG 203 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is NOT to be regarded as "restricted in her ability to maneuver"? A. A vessel servicing a navigation mark B. A vessel transferring provisions while underway C. A pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed when connected in a composite unit D. A vessel launching aircraft
C
#7 - USCG 198 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The word "vessel", in the Rules, includes . A. a barge permanently affixed to the shore B. a drilling unit attached to the Outer Continental Shelf C. non-displacement craft D. All of the above
C
#9 - USCG 1 INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning the Inland Navigation Rules? A. They define moderate speed. B. They require communication by radiotelephone to reach a passing agreement. C. They list requirements for Traffic Separation Schemes. D. All of the above
C
#11 - USCG 5 INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "Inland Waters" includes which of the following? A. the St. Lawrence River to Anticosti Island B. the Great Lakes in their entirety C. U.S. waters out to three miles offshore D. the Mississippi River System
D
#12 - USCG 168 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND For identification purposes at night, U.S. Navy submarines on the surface may display an intermittent flashing light of which color? A. Red B. Blue C. White D. Amber (yellow)
D
#1 - USCG 169 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is a light signal authorized by the Secretary of the Navy as an additional navigational light for a ship of war? A. Intermittent flashing amber (yellow) beacon for submarines B. Green masthead and yardarm lights indicating mineclearance operations C. Red-white-red lights in a vertical line for a carrier, launching aircraft D. Yellow flares indicating torpedo firing exercises
A
#10 - USCG 2 INLAND ONLY You are on a vessel that the Secretary has determined cannot comply with the spacing requirement for masthead lights. What is required in this situation? A. The vessel's lights must comply as closely as possible. B. The vessel must carry only the lights that comply with the rules; the others may be omitted. C. The vessel must be altered to permit full compliance with the rules. D. An all-round light should be substituted for the after masthead light and the stern light.
A
#26 - USCG 181 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a "vessel engaged in fishing"? A. The vessel may be using nets, lines, or trawls. B. The vessel sounds the same fog signal as a vessel underway, making no way. C. The vessel may be trolling. D. The vessel shows 2 lights in a vertical line, white over red.
A
#3 - USCG 177 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on watch in fog. Which vessel is "in sight"? A. A vessel that you can see from the bridge B. A vessel from which you can hear the fog signal C. A radar target of which you have determined the course and speed D. All of the above
A
#31 - USCG 204 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is a vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver"? A. A vessel towing unable to deviate from her course B. A vessel constrained by her draft C. A vessel not under command D. A vessel underway in fog
A
#38 - USCG 932 INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel is NOT regarded as being "restricted in her ability to maneuver"? A. A vessel constrained by her draft B. A towing vessel with tow unable to deviate from its course C. A vessel engaged in dredging D. A vessel servicing an aid to navigation
A
#40 - USCG 172 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The masthead light may be displaced from the centerline on which of the following vessels? A. a vessel of special construction B. a vessel engaged in trolling C. a power-driven vessel 12 meters in length D. an air-cushion vessel in non-displacement mode
A
#41 - USCG 183 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What determines if a vessel is "restricted in her ability to maneuver"? A. Whether the nature of the vessel's work limits maneuverability required by the Rules B. Whether or not the vessel is the give-way vessel in a meeting situation C. The vessel's draft in relation to the available depth of water D. Whether or not all of the vessel's control equipment is in working order
A
#44 - USCG 210 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND There are two classes of vessels which do not have to comply with the rule regarding traffic separation schemes, to the extent necessary to carry out their work. One of those is a vessel . A. servicing a navigational aid B. engaged in fishing C. on pilotage duty D. towing another
A
#45 - USCG 212 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The word "vessel", in the Rules, includes which of the following? A. wing in ground craft B. a drilling unit attached to the Outer Continental Shelf C. a barge permanently affixed to the shore D. All of the above
A
#46 - USCG 179 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In illustration D087RR below, which represents the breadth as defined in the Rules? See Diagram: D087RR A. A B. B C. C D. D
A
#57 - USCG 209 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is a "vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver"? A. A vessel laying revetment mats to provide bank protection along a channel B. A large tanker that is being towed as a dead ship to dry dock C. A vessel fishing with a bottom trawl that must remain on course D. A deep-draft vessel that can only navigate in a dredged channel
A
#6 - USCG 189 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is "in sight" of another vessel when she . A. can be observed visually from the other vessel B. can be observed by radar C. is sounding a fog signal which can be heard on the other vessel D. has determined that risk of collision exists
A
#37 - USCG 193 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel that is defined as "restricted in her ability to maneuver" is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel due to . A. some exceptional circumstances B. the nature of her work C. a danger of navigation D. her draft
B
#39 - USCG 3 INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "Inland Waters" includes which of the following? A. any lakes within state boundaries B. the Great Lakes on the United States side of the boundary C. the coastline of the United States out to one mile offshore D. the waters surrounding any islands of the U.S.
B
#43 - USCG 205 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND All of the following vessels are "restricted in their ability to maneuver" EXCEPT a vessel . A. dredging B. not under command C. mineclearing D. laying a pipeline
B
#53 - USCG 211 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND For the purpose of the Rules, except where otherwise required, the term . A. "vessel engaged in fishing" includes a vessel fishing with trolling lines B. "vessel" includes wing in ground craft C. "vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver" includes fishing vessels D. "seaplane" includes non-displacement craft
B
#54 - USCG 208 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is to be regarded as a vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver"? A. A vessel which has lost the use of her steering gear B. A vessel engaged in mineclearing C. A vessel with a draft of such depth that she cannot change her course D. A vessel fishing with trawls
B
#8 - USCG 930 INTERNATIONAL ONLY Where do the International apply? A. To all waters which are not inland waters B. Upon the high seas and connecting waters navigable by seagoing vessels C. Only to waters where foreign vessels travel D. Only to waters outside the territorial waters of the United States
B
#13 - USCG 175 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Navigation Rules, you may depart from the Rules when . A. out of sight of land B. no vessels are visible on radar C. you are in immediate danger D. no vessels are in sight visually
C
#16 - USCG 187 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term "restricted visibility" as used in the Rules refers . A. only to visibility of less than one-half of a mile B. only to fog C. to any condition where visibility is restricted D. to visibility where you cannot see shore
C
#17 - USCG 190 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND By definition which vessel is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel? A. Vessel towing B. Sailing vessel C. Vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver D. Vessel engaged in fishing
C
#19 - USCG 195 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Navigation Rules, all of the following are engaged in fishing EXCEPT a vessel . A. using a dredge net B. setting nets C. trolling D. trawling
C
#21 - USCG 929 INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are on a vessel that cannot comply with the spacing requirement for masthead lights. What is required in this situation? A. An all-round light should be substituted for the after masthead light and the stern light. B. The vessel must be altered to permit full compliance with the rules. C. The vessel's lights must comply as closely as possible, as determined by her government. D. The vessel must carry only the lights that comply with the rules; the others may be omitted.
C
#22 - USCG 931 INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which statement applies to a vessel "constrained by her draft"? A. The term applies only to ALL vessels that are navigating in marked channels with following currents. B. The vessel must be over 100 meters in length. C. She is severely restricted in her ability to change her course because of her draft in relation to the available depth of water. D. She is designated as a "vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver".
C
#34 - USCG 171 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is a light signal authorized by the Secretary of the Navy as an additional navigational light for a ship of war? A. Green masthead and yardarm lights for a vessel engaged in mineclearing operations B. Yellow flares indicating torpedo firing exercises C. Intermittent flashing amber beacon for submarines D. Two yellow lights in a vertical line for a carrier launching aircraft
C
#36 - USCG 188 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What does the word "breadth" mean? A. Molded breadth B. Breadth at the uppermost continuous deck C. Greatest breadth D. Breadth at the load waterline
C
#14 - USCG 176 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which situation would be a "special circumstance" under the Rules? A. Speed in fog B. Two vessels crossing C. Vessel at anchor D. More than two vessels meeting
D
#15 - USCG 182 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term "power-driven vessel" refers to any vessel . A. making way against the current B. with propelling machinery onboard whether in use or not C. traveling at a speed greater than that of the current D. with propelling machinery in use
D
#20 - USCG 199 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined in the Rules, the term "vessel" would include which of the following? A. seaplanes B. barges C. non-displacement craft D. All of the above
D
#23 - USCG 4 INLAND ONLY Which term is NOT defined in the Inland Navigation Rules? A. Underway B. Restricted visibility C. Seaplane D. Vessel constrained by her draft
D
#24 - USCG 7 INLAND ONLY The term "Great Lakes", as defined by the Inland Rules of the Road, includes part of the . A. St. Lawrence River B. Calumet River C. Chicago River D. All of the above
D
#30 - USCG 200 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Under the Rules, the term "vessel" includes . A. non-self-propelled raft B. hovercrafts C. seaplanes D. All of the above
D
#33 - USCG 6 INLAND ONLY The term "Great Lakes", as defined by the Inland Rules of the Road, does NOT include . A. portions of the Calumet River B. portions of the Chicago River C. Saginaw Bay D. the St. Lawrence River to Trois-Rivières
D
#35 - USCG 186 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is being propelled both by sail and by engines. Under the Rules, the vessel is . A. not covered under any category B. a sail vessel C. a "special circumstance" vessel D. a power-driven vessel
D
#4 - USCG 180 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which craft is a "power-driven vessel" under the Rules of the Road? A. A canoe propelled by a small outboard motor B. An auxiliary sailing vessel, using her engine C. A trawler on her way to the fishing grounds D. All of the above
D
#42 - USCG 201 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND For the purpose of the Rules, except where otherwise required, the term . A. "vessel engaged in fishing" includes a vessel fishing with trolling lines B. "seaplane" includes non-displacement craft C. "vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver" includes fishing vessels D. "vessel" includes seaplanes
D
#48 - USCG 206 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules, which vessel is NOT "restricted in her ability to maneuver"? A. A vessel dredging B. A vessel mineclearing C. A vessel servicing a navigation marker D. A sailing vessel
D
#51 - USCG 174 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In complying with the Rules, of what must the mariner take due regard? A. Limited backing power of his vessel B. Radar information about nearby vessels C. The occupation of the other vessel, if known D. All of the above
D
#52 - USCG 207 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel transferring cargo while underway is classified by the Rules as a vessel. A. not under command B. constrained by her draft C. in special circumstances D. restricted in her ability to maneuver
D
