Safety

The Federal Water Pollution Control Act requires the person in charge of a vessel to immediately notify the Coast Guard as soon as he learns of any oil discharge. Failure to so can lead to penalties of: A) $500 fine and/or 30 days in jail. B) $1,000 fine and/or 60 days in jail. C) $10,000 fine and/or 1 year in jail. D) $50,000 fine and/or 5 years in jail.

$10,000 fine and/or 1 year in jail.

The term "Oily Mixture" as used in the Oil Pollution Act of 1961 means a mixture with oil content of at least: A) 50 parts per thousand. B) 100 parts per thousand. C) 50 parts per million. D) 100 parts per million.

100 parts per million

How long are flares and rockets good for? A) 1 year. B) 2 years. C) 3 years. D) 5 years.

3 years.

Which of the following is most likely to result in spontaneous combustion? A) A mop soaked in cleaning fluid B) Gasoline striking an empty tank C) An electrical wire with worn insulation D) A rag soaked with linseed oil

A rag soaked with linseed oil

A dry chemical fire extinguisher can be used on which type of fire? A) A only B) B only C) C only D) A, B and C.

A, B, and C

According to the Code of Federal Regulations, every uninspected vessel carrying up to six paying passengers must: A) Be under the direction and control of a person holding a USCG License. B) Have at least 1 PFD for each person on board. C) Have the USCG license for the Captain on the vessel and available. D) All of the above.

All of the above

An Uninspected Passenger Vessel must have which of the following: A) A warning placard in the engine room. B) Fixed or portable means of discharging oil slops. C) Fixed or portable means of discharging oily ballast. D) All of the above.

All of the above

Fire spreads by which of the following methods? A) Conduction of heat to adjacent surfaces B) Radiation C) Convection D) All of the above

All of the above

The term "discharge", according to pollution regulations, means: A) Pumping. B) Spilling. C) Leaking. D) All of the above.

All of the above

Under the U.S. water pollution laws, which would be considered pollution? A) Oil B) Hazardous materia C) Garbage D) All of the above.

All of the above

When approaching a burning vessel you should: A) Ask if they have a propane cylinder. B) Approach from the windward. C) Assist without jeopardizing your own vessel. D) All of the above.

All of the above

Which of the following could dry chemical best be used on? A) Burning oil B) Electrical C) Paint D) All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following may ignite fuel vapors? A) Static electricity B) An open running motor C) Loose wiring D) All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following would indicate that a potential fire is starting? A) The smell of fresh fiberglass. B) Smoke coming from bulkhead. C) Smoke coming from oily rags. D) All of the above.

All of the above

An EPIRB should be tested: A) Monthly. B) For one second. C) During the first 5 minutes of any hour. D) All of the above.

All of the above.

Who may be held responsible when a vessel violates the Oil Pollution Control Act? A) Vessel owner only B) Vessel operator or captain only C) Deckhands or tankermen D) Anyone connected with the vessel

Anyone connected with the vessel

The flash point of a liquid means the temperature: A) That a liquid must reach to flow freely. B) At which a liquid will explode. C) At which a liquid will expand. D) At which a liquid will ignite.

At which a liquid will ignite

A galley grease fire would be considered what type of fire? A) A B) B C) C D) D

B

Foam extinguishing agents should be applied by: A) Arcing the foam onto the burning surface. B) Directing the foam into the flames. C) Banking the discharge off a vertical surface. D) All of the above.

Banking the discharge off a vertical surface.

A second degree burn can be recognized by: A) Charring of skin and tissue. B) White and lifeless skin. C) Blistering of the burn area. D) Redness of the burn area.

Blistering of the burn area.

The preferred type of pollution control for oil spills on the water are: A) Chemical dispersants. B) Skimmers. C) Booms. D) Straw and rags.

Booms

Which statement is true regarding the Y-valve in a marine sanitation device when it is directed to go into the holding tank? A) It need not be locked in that position. B) You can lock it into position with a tie wrap. C) You can pad lock it in that position. D) Both B and C are correct.

Both B and C are correct

Bleeding from an artery would be indicated by: A) Bright red blood, spurting at regular intervals. B) A steady flow of dark red blood. C) A steady flow of bright red blood. D) Very little bleeding.

Bright red blood, spurting at regular intervals.

What chemical is used to purify water? A) Hydrogen B) Oxygen C) Chlorine D) Acetic acid

Chlorine

Which publication would be best used as a resource for maritime law compliance? A) Light List B) Coast Pilot C) Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) D) Nautical Chart No. 1

Code of Federal Regulation (CFR)

One of the limitations of foam as an extinguishing agent is that foam: A) Cannot be made with salt water. B) Is heavier than oil and sinks. C) Is Corrosive and a hazard. D) Conducts electricity.

Conducts electricity.

When oil is accidentally discharged into the water, what should you do after reporting the discharge? A) Contain the oil and remove as much as possible from the water. B) Throw chemical agents in the water to disperse the oil. C) Throw sand on the water to sink it. D) Obtain your permit from the Army Corps of Engineers.

Contain the oil and remove as much as possible from the water.

Ventilation systems connected to a compartment that has an active fire are closed to prevent the spread of fire by: A) Conduction. B) Convection. C) Radiation. D) Spontaneous combustion.

Convection

To prevent the spread of fire by conduction, you should: A) Cool the bulkheads around the fire. B) Shut off electrical supply. C) Close all openings in the area. D) Remove combustibles from the area.

Cool the bulkheads around the fire

Bleeding from a vein should be stopped by: A) A tourniquet. B) Direct pressure. C) Use of pressure points above the wound. D) Artificial respiration.

Direct pressure

Which of the following would apply when using a straight stream of water on a class "A" fire? A) Bank the stream off a vertical bulkhead. B) Direct the stream at the base of the flames. C) Arc the stream onto the fire. D) Direct the stream at the center of the flames.

Direct the stream at the base of the flames.

Controls for a fixed carbon dioxide system shall be mounted: A) Directly outside the space protected by the system. B) On the main deck near the bow. C) In the pilothouse. D) Near the gas cylinder.

Directly outside the space protected by the system

What is the advantage of an all-purpose nozzle? A) Fits any hose B) Shoots further C) Applies more water D) Disperses water and fog

Disperses water and fog

An advantage of carbon dioxide as an extinguishing agent is that it: A) Provides a long lasting heat barrier. B) Is harmless to people. C) Does minimal damage to equipment. D) Becomes lighter than air when discharged.

Does minimal damage to equipment

A "Class C" fire consists of burning: A) Wood, paper and other ash producing items. B) Flammable liquids such as boiling oil. C) Electrically conductive items. D) Metals such as magnesium, sodium and titanium.

Electrically conductive items.

A fire needs all of the following to burn except: A) Fuel. B) Electricity. C) Heat. D) Oxygen.

Electricity

What is the primary hazard, other than fire damage, from a class C fire? A) Explosion. B) Electrocution or electrical shock. C) Flashover. D) Reflash.

Electrocution or electrical shock

What do the letters "EPIRB" stand for? A) Electronic Pulse Indicating Radiobeacon. B) Emergency Position Indicating Radar Buoy. C) Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacon. D) None of the above.

Emergency Position Indicating Radio beacon

A person remaining in shock may die: A) Unless given stimulants such as whiskey. B) Even though the injury would not have been fatal. C) If not given artificial respiration. D) If his head is not elevated.

Even though the injury would not have been fatal.

What is the most vulnerable part of the fire main system? A) The fire pump B) Exposed piping C) Hydrant valve D) Fire hose

Fire hose

A "Class B" fire consists of burning: A) Wood, paper and other ash producing items. B) Flammable liquids such as boiling oil. C) Electrically conductive items. D) Metals such as magnesium, sodium and titanium.

Flammable liquids such as boiling oil.

A large fire is raging out of control in the engine room due to leaking fuel. The first thing to do is: A) Get passengers off the vessel. B) Shut off fuel lines. C) Turn on fixed CO2 system. D) Turn 180 degrees, slow or stop engines.

Get passengers off the vessel

With a man overboard, port side, you should: A) Reverse engines. B) Increase speed. C)Hard left rudder. D) Hard right rudder.

Hard left rudder.

What is one of the first actions you should take after abandoning and clearing away from a vessel? A) Identify the person in charge. B) Prepare for arrival of rescue units. C) Arrange watches and duties. D) Give everyone food and water.

Identify the person in charge.

A third degree burn: A) Involves both layers of skin and damage to underlying tissues. B) Is accompanied by severe pain lasting until regeneration occurs. C) Heals usually without scarring. D) Involves only the epidermis.

Involves both layers of skin and damage to underlying tissues.

When abandoning ship by jumping from a great height, you should: A) Dive head first using your hands to break the water. B) Jump feet first, holding onto your life jacket with one hand while covering your nose and mouth with the other. C) Throw your life jacket in first then jump feet first. D) Dive head first with life jacket on.

Jump feet first, holding onto your life jacket with one hand while covering your nose and mouth with the other.

A person who sees someone fall overboard should yell "Man Overboard" and: A) Keep the individual in sight. B) Run to the radio to send an emergency message. C) Immediately jump in the water to assist the individual. D) Go to the bridge for the distress flares.

Keep the individual in sight

For a choking victim, the first action should be taken: A) Let him try to cough it out. B) Reach into the mouth to remove the object. C) Administer mouth to mouth resuscitation. D) Give large amounts of water to wash it down.

Let him try to cough it out.

In treating a patient for shock you should: A) Lie the person down, keep warm, elevate head and feet, and keep dry. B) Give stimulants. C) Give artificial respiration. D) Lie the person down, keep warm, elevate feet, lower head, and keep dry.

Lie the person down, keep warm, elevate feet, lower head, and keep dry.

A "Class D" fire consists of burning: A) Wood, paper and other ash producing items. B) Flammable liquids such as boiling oil. C) Electrically conductive items. D) Metals such as magnesium, sodium and titanium.

Metals such as magnesium, sodium and titanium.

Plastic material may be discharged overboard from a vessel: A) Never. B) 3 miles from shore. C) 12 miles from shore. D) 25 miles from shore.

Never

When may you drain oil sumps or contents of oil filters into the bilges of a vessel? A) When underway B) When in port C) When the engine is overheating D) Never

Never

While you are in Inland Waters of the United States you may discharge overboard: A) Dunnage. B) Metal. C) Bottles. D) None of the above.

None of the above

Which of the following types of fire would be an example of spontaneous combustion? A) Electrical Fire. B) Galley Grease Fire. C) Oily rag in the bilge. D) Cardboard burning.

Oily rag in the bilge

According to the Uninspected Vessel Regulations, the minimum amount of lifesaving equipment required on an uninspected 85 foot vessel is: A) One approved floatation cushion for each person on board. B) One approved life preserver for each person on board and a lifebuoy. C) One approved inflatable vest for each person on board. D) Lifeboat capacity equal to 1 ½ times the number of persons on board.

One approved life preserver for each person on board and a lifebuoy.

The smoke signal authorized for distress signaling should be colored: A) Black. B) Red. C) Orange. D) Any color.

Orange

The smoke signal authorized for distress signaling should be colored: A) Black. B) Red. C) Orange. D) Any color.

Orange.

Removing which element will extinguish a fire? A) Oxygen B) Hydrogen C) Nitrogen D) Carbon

Oxygen

What is one of the first things you should do when boarding a liferaft? A) Indentify the person in charge. B) Administer anti-seasickness medicine. C) Post a lookout. D) Pick up other survivors.

Pick up other survivors

Which of the following is not considered an installed marine sanitation device on a vessel? A) Port-a-potty B) Type I C) Type II D) Type III

Port-a-potty

Type I and II fire extinguishers are designed as: A) Portable. B) Semi-portable. C) Fixed D) Compact.

Portable

An emergency check-off list is required on vessels carrying six or fewer passengers for hire. The list must contain information on all of the following except: A) Precautions for rough weather. B) Procedures for man overboard situations. C) Procedures for fire at sea. D) Procedures for cleaning a vessel.

Procedures for cleaning a vessel.

If it becomes necessary to pump bilges while in port, which procedure may be legally followed? A) Pump only on outgoing tide. B) Pump only as much as necessary. C) Pump only if discharge is fed to a shore tank or barge. D) Any of the above.

Pump only if discharge is fed to a shore tank or barge.

Penetrating the skin with a sharp instrument such as a nail causes which of the following type of wound? A) Laceration. B) Incision. C) Contusion. D) Puncture.

Puncture

According to the Uninspected Vessel Regulations, life preservers should be: A) Readily accessible. B) Stored in sealed containers. C) Securely stowed. D) Stowed with emergency provisions.

Readily accessible

Of the following, which is not a symptom of shock? A) Cold hands. B) Clammy skin. C) Pale skin. D) Red face, high temperature.

Red face, high temperature.

A rocket parachute or hand flare used at night to signal distress should be: A) Orange. B) Green. C) White. D) Red.

Red.

If it is necessary to abandon ship while out to sea, it is important that crew members: A) Separate from each other to increase the chance of being spotted. B) Get away from the area. C) Head for the nearest land. D) Remain together in the area as rescuers will search in the vessel's last known position.

Remain together in the area as rescuers will search in the vessel's last known position.

Foam extinguishes by: A) Cooling. B) Smothering. C) Chemical action. D) Conduction.

Smothering

When fighting an oil or gasoline fire in a bilge, which equipment should not be used? A) Carbon dioxide B) Solid stream of water nozzle. C) Foam D) Fine spray water nozzle.

Solid stream of water nozzle

When a ship sinks and survivors take to the life boats, the best procedure is: A) Send a lifeboat in each direction to seek help. B) Send one boat to find shipping lanes. C) Stay in the general area of the sinking. D) Decide democratically what to do.

Stay in the general area of the sinking.

While fueling you notice an oil film on the water near the boat. The first thing to do is: A) Notify fueling personnel on the dock. B) Determine if your boat is the source. C) Notify the Coast Guard. D) Stop fueling.

Stop fueling

On a small boat, if someone fell overboard and you did not know which side they fell in, you should: A) Immediately reverse engines. B) Increase speed to full throttle to get the vessel away from the person. C) Put the rudder over hard in either direction. D) Stop the propellers from turning and throw a ring buoy over the side.

Stop the propellers from turning and throw a ring buoy over the side.

Treatment for a diabetic suffering from insulin shock would consist of administering: A) Sweetened orange juice. B) A shot of insulin. C) Baking soda solution. D) Nothing.

Sweetened orange juice

You have been boarded by the U.S. Coast Guard in State waters. Which of the following statements is true? A) They cannot inspect your marine sanitation device. B) The U. S. Coast Guard must call EPA in order to inspect your marine sanitation device. C) Both A and B are correct. D) The U.S. Coast Guard may place a dye in your marine toilet to see if the discharge goes into open water.

The U.S. Coast Guard may place a dye in your marine toilet to see if the discharge goes into open water.

In an engine room fire, carbon dioxide would be a good agent to use if: A) The engine room is closed completely. B) The engine room is left open. C) The ventilating system is kept running with hatches open. D) The ventilating system is kept running with hatches closed.

The engine room is closed completely

Where should life preservers be stowed? A) In the forepeak. B) In the wheelhouse. C) Topside in protected locations convenient to the passengers. D) In locked watertight and fireproof containers on or above the main deck.

Topside in protected locations convenient to the passengers.

What factor contributes most to the prevention of fire aboard a vessel? A) Type and quality of boat construction. B) Amount of water on board a vessel. C) Location and amount of firefighting equipment. D) Training and ability of crew.

Training and ability of crew.

Fire extinguishers are classified on the same "A", "B", "C" and "D" system as fires are. A) True B) False C) Some are, some aren't D) None of the above

True

Your vessel is running into the wind and a fire breaks out on the bow. What should you do? A) Stop your engines. B) Continue on course. C) Turn 180 degrees and put your stern into the wind. D) Back down to bare steerage.

Turn 180 degrees and put your stern into the wind

All oil spills must be reported to the: A) U.S. Coast Guard. B) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. C) Local police. D) Local fire department.

U.S. Coast Guard

Any injury requiring more than standard first aid must be reported to: A) The local law enforcement agency. B) U.S. Coast Guard. C) Department of occupational safety. D) Insurance company.

U.S. Coast Guard

The best way to cool a hot bulkhead is to: A) Use foam. B) Spray it with a solid stream of water. C) Use water fog. D) Spray it with soda-acid.

Use water fog

The best agent to extinguish a wood fire is: A) Water. B) Foam. C) Carbon dioxide. D) Halon.

Water

The most effective cooling agent among those normally used to fight a fire is: A) Carbon dioxide. B) Water spray or fog. C) Chemical foam. D) Mechanical foam.

Water spray or fog

How can you determine whether or not a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher needs to be recharged? A) Look at the gauge. B) Weigh it. C) Check the inspection tag date. D) All of the above.

Weigh it

The best procedure to use in a man overboard situation to return directly to the spot where the person went off the vessel would be: A) Williamson Turn. B) U Turn. C) S Turn. D) None of the above.

Williamson Turn.

How do you make your approach to a vessel on fire? A) Windward B) Leeward C) At the same speed as the vessel afire D) Bow to stern

Windward

A "Class A" fire consists of burning: A) Wood, paper and other ash producing items. B) Flammable liquids such as boiling oil. C) Electrically conductive items. D) Metals such as magnesium, sodium and titanium.

Wood, paper and other ash producing items

You are operating your vessel in State waters. Which statement is true concerning marine sanitation devices? A) Your Y-valve must locked so the discharge goes into the holding tank. B) You can pump directly overboard in daylight hours. C) You can pump directly overboard when no other vessels are in the area. D) You can pump directly overboard only at night.

Your Y-valve must locked so the discharge goes into the holding tank.