Term
| A list of all equipment and its location is called a _____. |
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Definition
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| True or False. The manner in which you use the radiotelephone reflects directly upon your commanding officer. |
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Definition
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When the proword
OVER is used, the required action is? |
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Definition
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When the proword
OUT is used, the required action is? |
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Definition
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| What is the recommended distance you should keep the microphone away from your lips when speaking on a radio? |
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Definition
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Term
Which of the following
IS NOT a basic radio procedure that should be followed? |
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Definition
| Say over and out together |
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| When contacting a Coast Guard ship by radio, what should be inserted before the name of the ship? |
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Definition
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Term
The pro-word
"I SAY AGAIN" means? |
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Definition
| I am repeating the transmission you have requested. |
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Term
The proword
"WILCO" means? |
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Definition
| I will comply with your last order or request. |
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Term
| True or False. When you spell words phonetically you should say the word before and after the spelling of the word? |
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Definition
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Term
| When you have the punctuation mark parenthesis in your text, how is it spoken? |
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Definition
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Term
| Operations and position reports are normally provided every _____ minutes? |
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Definition
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| What is the maximum amount of time allowed without hearing an operations and position report with your boat before contacting the Operational Commander? |
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Definition
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Term
| What channel is frequency 157.100 MHz? |
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Definition
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Term
| What channel is frequency 156.800 MHz? |
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Definition
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Term
| True or False. All vessels equipped with a VHF-FM radio are required to monitor Channel 16. |
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Definition
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Term
| The pro-word MAYDAY is spoken how many times when transmitting a distress call on the radio? |
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Definition
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Term
| On a Coast Guard cutter with two masts, where do you display the CG Ensign? |
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Definition
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Term
What colors are on the second substitute (2
nd Sub) pennant? |
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Definition
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Term
| The Third Sub is flown to indicate____? |
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Definition
| Absence of Commanding officer |
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Term
| The Union Jack is flown from the Jack Staff while moored except during _____? |
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Definition
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| The church and Jewish worship pennants are authorized to be flown from the same halyard and above the National ensign? |
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Definition
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Term
| On a speaker’s platform, the ensign is displayed flat. Where should it be placed? |
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Definition
| Above and behind the speaker |
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Term
| Choose the flag or pennant that is a mark of authority. |
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Definition
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Term
| The top of the mast on a ship is called the _____? |
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Definition
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Term
| What Flag is displayed at the bow of a boat in the Coast Guard when a governor general is embarked on an official occasion? |
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Definition
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Term
| When Full dress ship is required on your vessel and one whole set of the flags have been displayed, but does not complete the rainbow effect from bow to stern, how do you fill in the remainder of the rainbow? |
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Definition
| Repeat the same sequence, beginning with Flag 3 and Flag 4 as appropriate |
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Term
| Which of the following national holidays do you full dress ship when not underway? |
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Definition
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Term
| Where does the POW/MIA flag fly on board cutters? |
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Definition
| Port yard arm inboard halyard |
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Term
| While underway, the National Ensign is displayed from the gaff? |
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Definition
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Term
| During the playing of the National Anthem during morning or evening colors, when in uniform, and you cannot see the National Ensign being raised you would_____. |
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Definition
| stop and face the direction of the music, and render a salute. |
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Term
| When folding the National Ensign how many steps are there? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the three rules of thumb for personal protective equipment (PPE)? |
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Definition
A. IDENTIFY THE PPE
B. TRAIN / QUALIFY
C. WEAR THE PPE |
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Term
| What are some examples of PPE? |
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Definition
A. Gloves
B. Color Coded Hardhats
C. Chaps |
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Term
| When landing a load, never _____, Always _____. |
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Definition
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Term
| A wire rope for cargo hoisting will start with a safety factor of __ to __ when new? |
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Definition
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Term
| Inspections of all weight handling equipment for obvious defects shall be done how often? |
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Definition
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Term
| What does it mean to "slew" the hoist? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the minimum number of wraps that chain or wire rope must be wrapped around the drum at all times? |
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Definition
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Term
| Running rigging refers to? |
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Definition
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Term
| Stays are standard rigging that ____? |
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Definition
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Term
| Rigging used to a support mast, includes _________? |
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Definition
- Shrouds
- Running Rigging
- Standing Rigging
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Term
| What name is given to a block and tackle that is reeved with a 3 to 1 mechanical advantage? |
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Definition
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Term
| On a wire rope a "lay length" is equal to? |
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Definition
| Distance for one strand to complete a wrap around the core |
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Term
| If only one broken wire is found within one lay length of an end fitting, then the wire rope is considered unserviceable? |
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Definition
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Term
| If improper practices are used in uncoiling and unreeling wire rope _____ will occur. |
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Definition
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Term
| Of the different types of "end fittings" used on wire rope which is the only one that absorbs vibration? |
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Definition
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Term
| A "Poured Socket" fitting has a breaking strength rated at ____ % of the original breaking strength of the line? |
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Definition
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Term
| An eye made with wire clips has a breaking strength rated at ____ % of the original breaking strength of the line? |
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Definition
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Term
| While using a brand new lifting sling, the Manufacturers Identification tag got ripped off, what must you do with the sling? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the correct terminology to describe the maximum weight that can be safely handled by the wire rope lifting sling? |
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Definition
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Term
| On a chain sling what is a "Connecting Link" used for? |
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Definition
| Connects the chain to the master link |
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Term
| Who is authorized to repair a damaged synthetic web lifting sling? |
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Definition
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Term
| Of the following hitches which one will double the WLL of the sling? |
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Definition
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Term
| What type of shackle is used to make a nearly permanent connection? |
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Definition
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Term
| True or False. Lifelines are tightened using turnbuckles. |
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Definition
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Term
| If you are at risk of falling more than ____ feet, you should wear an OSHA approved safety harness? |
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Definition
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Term
| The Bos’n Chair is always attached to the gantline by what means? |
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Definition
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Term
| When finishing off a stage hitch to the paint stage what knot would you use? |
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Definition
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Term
| True or False. A "Steamboat jack" is also known as a ratchet binder? |
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Definition
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Term
| When the Manufacturers’ I.D. tag is missing from a steamboat jack the jack is considered to be? |
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Definition
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Term
| A "Tensor" is considered to be what type of gripe? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the use of opposing Gripes? |
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Definition
| Restrain an object from moving side to side or fore and aft. |
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Term
| What are used on deck to prevent buoys from rolling? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the minimum length the tag lines must be for saddles? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the following eliminates the need for primary tie downs on a cutter landing of a helicopter? |
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Definition
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Term
| What type of tie-downs are used connect the Coast Guard small boats to the trailer? |
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Definition
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Term
| The force of water on the hull acting in a vertical or upward force (pushing it up) causing the vessel to float is ______. |
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Definition
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Term
| What type of keel has stiffeners (vertical or upright members to increase strength) to protect the boat’s hull plating, and reduce roll? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the point on a vessel's underwater body that reaches the greatest depth, measured from the waterline to bottom of the keel? |
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Definition
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Term
| What term is used to describe the difference between light displacement and loaded displacement? |
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Definition
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Term
| Weight and buoyancy ______. |
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Definition
| are equal to each other and act in opposite directions |
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Term
| When a boat is at rest, the center of buoyancy acting upwards/vertically is below the center of gravity acting downwards. It is at this point that a boat is considered to be _________. |
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Definition
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Term
| When a vessel collects ice on deck, the center of gravity will move ______ and ______ the ice on a vessel, affecting vessel stability. |
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Definition
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Term
| A tool used to open and close individual dogs on watertight doors and hatches is called a ________. |
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Definition
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Term
| Watertight hatches can be mounted on the deck of a vessel in different ways. Of the following, which is NOT a feature on a watertight hatch? |
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Definition
| Have a quick acting hatch actuator handle |
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Term
| The knife edge on a water tight door, hatch, or scuttle, is bright, smooth, and ______. |
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Definition
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Term
| When inspecting a watertight door, which of the signs will help you determine if flooding has occurred? |
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Definition
A. Observe if sweating is coming from the door indicating cold water is behind the door
B. Tapping on the length of the door, beginning at the bottom, to determine by change of sound if water is behind the door.
C. Slowly open the door a little and listen for hissing air escaping, and watch for water to escape around the gasket |
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Term
| When using the tow bitt, the point where the static pulling force becomes such that any increase in engine load could lead to damage to the engine or tow bitt is called excessive ___________. |
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Definition
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Term
.
The unused or belayed end of a line (it is the remaining part of the line, including the end that is not worked) is called the _____? |
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Definition
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Term
| Lines are made of natural or synthetic fibers, the fibers are twisted into______. |
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Definition
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Term
| Natural fiber and synthetic fiber line is measured by its _____ . |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the following characteristics describe a plain laid line? |
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Definition
| Three strands, right laid |
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Term
| What is the name of the natural fiber plant manila line made from? |
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Definition
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Term
| What type of synthetic line is half the strength of nylon, 25% lighter than nylon, and it is designed to float on water? |
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Definition
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Term
| A periodic inspection of all working lines used at your unit should be made paying special attention to ______. |
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Definition
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Term
| After making a line fast to a cleat, the most common method of stowing the extra line on deck or on the dock is to ___________ the line. |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the general term for any wooden support used in the rigging of a ship? |
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Definition
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Term
| When splicing three-strand, plaid-laid natural fiber line, there is a minimum of how many tucks per strand? |
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Definition
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Term
| The weakest point of a line is at the ____. |
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Definition
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Term
| When splicing three-strand, plaid-laid synthetic line, there is a minimum of how many tucks? |
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Definition
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Term
| When back splicing double-braided nylon line, tie a slip knot approximately ______ fid lengths from "X". |
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Definition
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Term
| When back splicing double-braided nylon line, at what mark do you pull the core from the cover? |
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Definition
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Term
| When back splicing double-braided nylon line, what is the distance from mark "1" to mark "2"? |
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Definition
| A distance equal to the short section of the tubular fid. |
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Term
| When eye splicing a large eye into double-braided nylon line, you are placing the cover into the core. Where is the fid holding the cover inserted into the core? |
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Definition
| In at mark 2 and out at mark 3 |
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Term
| A __________ whipping is a durable method of securing strands of a line from coming unraveled. |
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Definition
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Term
| A ___________ whipping is a quick fix, which is not durable, and will easily unravel over time. |
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Definition
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Term
| What type of seizing is the most commonly used and most practical? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the standard number of figure eights used when making a line off to a bitt or Sampson post? |
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Definition
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|
Term
| Normally, only four lines are required when mooring. During times of foul weather the optional ______ lines may be used to provide additional holding strength |
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Definition
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Term
| The Coast Guard-approved type III dynamic strength-tested personal flotation device (PFD) is rated for _______, and is established as the minimum flotation requirement for shore and cutter-based boat operations. |
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Definition
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Term
| The type III PFD, also known as a "flotation aid" has how many pounds of buoyancy at a minimum? |
|
Definition
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|
Term
When the command
SINGLE UP on line one (1) is given, this means to _____? |
|
Definition
| Take in all but one bight so there remains a single part to the line. |
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Term
| Which of the following is a FALSE statement concerning the Coast Guard approved Type III PFD? |
|
Definition
| It will turn an unconscious crewmember’s face up |
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Term
| What accessories shall be outfitted on PFDs in service? |
|
Definition
| A whistle and distress signal light (or personnel marker light) |
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Term
| How many straps must be tightened on the antiexposure coveralls before entering the water? |
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Definition
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|
Term
| What condition is the Dry Suits stowed? |
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Definition
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|
Term
| How many pounds of buoyancy does the antiexposure coverall provide? |
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Definition
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|
Term
| How many storage pockets does the Boat Crew Survival Vest have? |
|
Definition
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Term
| The Personnel Marker Light (PML) "chemical light stick" may be worn on the boat crew survival vest. It is not an authorized substitute for the distress signal light. (True/False) |
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Definition
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|
Term
| In which direction does the boat immediately turn if someone falls overboard? |
|
Definition
| Toward the same side the person fell |
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Term
| Which of the following influences the approach to recover a PIW? |
|
Definition
A. Wind
B. Maneuverability of the boat
C. Sea/surf conditions |
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Term
| What are the initial steps to be taken when you see a person fall over the side from a boat? |
|
Definition
| Sound alarm, throw a ring buoy, keep an eye on the MOB |
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Term
| A surface swimmer surf cap is worn by surface swimmers during all deployments at night and when water temperature is below __ degrees. |
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Definition
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|
Term
| A mask and snorkel is used by surface swimmers _______________. |
|
Definition
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|
Term
| What are surface swimmers wearing when they deploy from shore-based boats? |
|
Definition
| Whatever PFD and organizational clothing they got underway with |
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Term
| Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the boat swimmer harness? |
|
Definition
A. Tending line that is 70-ft long
B. Has a buoyancy of 15.5 pounds
C. A rescue knife is attached to the harness waist strap.
D. All of the above |
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Term
| Which visual signal between a surface swimmer and line tender would indicate that the surface swimmer is OK? |
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Definition
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|
Term
| The Stokes litter is designed to transport incapacitated personnel _______. |
|
Definition
| between ships, boats, and helicopters |
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Term
| Which strap on the Stokes litter goes over the chest floatation pads? |
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Definition
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|
Term
| If the patient is secured to a backboard or spinal immobilization device, what do you do with this equipment when placing the patient into the stokes litter? |
|
Definition
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|
Term
| Hypothermia occurs when your internal core body temperature drops to _____ degrees Fahrenheit or below. |
|
Definition
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|
Term
| What is hypothermia is caused by? |
|
Definition
A. Exposure to cold weather
B. Submersion in cold water
C. Decrease in body metabolism
D. All of the above |
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|
Term
| In cases of severe hypothermia, the victim may _____ . |
|
Definition
| Shiver violently in waves until shivering ceases |
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Term
| In a water survival situation when would you attempt to swim? |
|
Definition
| to reach a fellow survivor or a floating object |
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Term
On a life raft the painter line remains attached to the rack by a weak link which requires
_____ pounds of force to separate. |
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Definition
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|
Term
| A boat is less likely to capsize in ________. |
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Definition
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Term
| On a 41' Utility Boat (UTB), what is your first method of egress from inside the forward crew compartment after it has capsized? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the following is an example of a situation that may cause fatigue? |
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Definition
A. Operating in extreme hot or cold weather environments
B. Lack of sleep
C. Boredom
D. All of the above |
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Term
Alert crews should have a minimum of ______ continuous hours of crew rest before assuming alert duty and ______ continuous hours of crew rest in every ______ - hour period. |
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Definition
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Term
| An accelerated effect of the onset of fatigue will occur when ______ hours and ______ weather are a factor. |
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Definition
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Term
| When making decisions about the period of time a crew will work, which of the following factors would NOT be taken into consideration? |
|
Definition
| Professional qualifications |
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Term
| Whose responsibility is it to ensure each crewmember gets adequate rest prior to reporting for duty? |
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Definition
| The individual boat crewmember |
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Term
| To control fatigue and manage risk, which manual designates the maximum underway time limits? |
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Definition
| U.S. Coast Guard Boat Operations and Training Manual, Volume I, COMDTINST M16114.32 |
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Term
| Missions occurring between the hours of ______ and ______ should be considered "high risk." |
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Definition
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Term
A condition of impaired mental and physical performance that reduces the
individual’s ability to respond to external stimuli is called? |
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Definition
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Term
Which of the following is an antimotion sickness medication?
A. Dramamine
B. Bonine
C. Scolpamine patch
D. All of the above |
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Definition
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Term
| Water puts out a fire by __________. |
|
Definition
| removing the heat element |
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Term
| To break the element of the fire tetrahedron, which of the following BEST describes how smothering works? |
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Definition
| Separates a fuel source from its oxygen supply |
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Term
Portable CO
2 extinguishers are used primarily for what class of fire? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the approximate effective range of a CO2 fire extinguisher? |
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Definition
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Term
| When using the AFFF extinguisher on a Class "C" fire, keep the nozzle a minimum of ______ feet away from the source of electricity. |
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Definition
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Term
| On the CG-P6 pump, the suction hose is ________ feet long. |
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Definition
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Term
| The CG-P6 discharge hose connection is what color? |
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Definition
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Term
| Keep the legs of the bridle long enough so the angle of the legs stays less than _____ degrees. |
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Definition
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Term
| A heaving line on a small boat must be in good condition, at least _____ feet long, and free of rot or damage. |
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Definition
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Term
| When towing onboard a cutter a blue hardhat is worn by a _____. |
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Definition
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Term
The towing jackstay, also referred to as
the "strong back," is designed to secure and control the running of the towline while paying the towline out over the _____. |
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Definition
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Term
| What knot is used to tie off the small stuff around the strong back? |
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Definition
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Term
| What type of shackle is not authorized for towing on Coast Guard cutters? |
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Definition
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Term
| On a leadline a piece of red cloth indicates ______ fathoms. |
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Definition
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Term
| What part of the anchor windless assembly controls the anchor chain into the whelps when the anchor chain is raised or lowered? |
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Definition
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Term
The cat’s
-paw is pivoted in the _____ position while the anchor and chain is "let go" and paid out over the side. |
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Definition
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Term
| Each shot of anchor chain is _____ fathoms (90 feet) in length. |
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Definition
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Term
| All the links in the last shot of anchor chain are painted _____. |
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Definition
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Term
| To pay out (lengthen) the anchor chain to the prescribed scope is called _____ |
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Definition
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Term
| An anchorage area must allow a full _____-degree swing for the boat, clear of any obstacles. |
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Definition
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Term
| You cutter is preparing to weigh anchor. When the anchor is tending up and down, report it and request permission from the bridge to _____ the anchor from the bottom. |
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Definition
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Term
On a globe, all the lines of latitude are called
_____.
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Definition
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Term
| On a nautical chart, scales are graduated into degrees, minutes, tenths of minutes or |
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Definition
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Term
On a globe, the lines of longitude are called
_____.
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Definition
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Term
| One nautical mile is equal to 2,000 yards anywhere on the latitude scale |
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Definition
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Term
Charted depths on nautical chart will
not be measured in _____: |
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Definition
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Term
| One fathom equals 6 _____. |
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Definition
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Term
| Most of the numbers on the chart represent charted depth soundings at |
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Definition
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Term
On a nautical chart when the lettering is
slanted it means features are _____. |
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Definition
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Term
| On a Mercator projection chart, the lines of longitude are straight, vertical lines equal distance apart at all _____. |
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Definition
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Term
| The U.S. Coast Guard publishes the Light List for lights in _____. |
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Definition
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Term
| One tenth (0.1) of a minute is equal to _____ seconds. |
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Definition
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Term
| The Global Positioning System (GPS)/ Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) requires a minimum of how many satellite signals to generate an accurate and reliable fix. |
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Definition
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Term
What chart scale will show more detail on the chart because it is covering less area
?
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Definition
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Term
| When measuring distance on a nautical chart and using the latitude scale, one degree (1°) equals _____ nautical miles. |
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Definition
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Term
| Where are the bar "graphic scales" located on a nautical chart? |
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Definition
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Term
| On a moving boat, with the fathometer transducer placed 1 foot above the lowest point of the hull on the boat, if the fathometer reads 6 feet, it means? |
|
Definition
| You are in 7 feet of water |
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Term
| On a lead line, what is loaded into the hollow end of the lead and picks up sediment when the lead hits the bottom. |
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Definition
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Term
| On a lead line, what is the 5 fathom mark? |
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Definition
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Term
On a lead line, when a piece of leather, piece of rag, or a knot is used to identify a fathom on the lead line it is called a
_____.
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Definition
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Term
| On a lead line, you see the first white rag two feet below the surface of the water. This is 5 and 1/4 fathoms and is called out as _____. |
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Definition
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Term
True North on a compass rose is located on the _____? |
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Definition
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Term
To correct from a true heading to a compass heading you must _____. |
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Definition
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Term
To correct from a compass heading to a true heading _____. |
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Definition
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Term
The formula to calculate distance traveled is _____? |
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Definition
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Term
In a Time/Speed/Distance problem, the units of measurement are ______ for Distance, ______ for Speed, and ______ for Time. |
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Definition
Nautical miles; knots; hours and minutes. |
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Term
The distance traveled in yards over ______ minutes divided by 100 is the ship's speed in knots. |
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Definition
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Term
When preparing a chart, an orange triangle inside a yellow circle indicates which of the following on the chart? |
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Definition
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Term
| Dead reckoning is process of obtaining an approximate position by advancing a previous position using only _____? |
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Definition
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Term
A fix is the point of intersection of
_____ simultaneously obtained lines of position (LOP) indicating a vessel's exact position on a chart. |
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Definition
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Term
You are plotting a fix on a paper nautical chart in pencil and you make an error on a visual bearing number, what do you do to obtain the vessel’s position? |
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Definition
| immediately take another fix |
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Term
Every fix shall be labeled and have a properly labeled DR track projected ahead for at least _____ fix intervals. |
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Definition
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Term
The distance a vessel moves along its original course from the time the rudder is put over until the new course is reached is called_____. |
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Definition
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Term
The distance the vessel moves perpendicular to the original course during the turn is called _____. |
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To accurately predict the path of the ship during a turn a combination of advance and transfer must be used, and the ship must be at a constant speed with a constant _____. |
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A vessel 50 meters or more in length at anchor is required to show
_____ all-round white lights. |
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Definition
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True or False: A vessel of 100 meters or more shall use lights to illuminate her decks; however, these deck lights are not considered anchor lights. |
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A sailing vessel may combine the sidelights and stern light into one lantern carried near the top of the mast where it can best be seen, when it is less than _____ meters in length. |
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What type of vessel has the option to carry two all-round lights in a vertical line, the upper being red and the lower being green? |
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A power driven vessel is meeting another power driven vessel in Inland waters, and signals one short blast to mean, "I intend to leave you on my _____ side." |
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Definition
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A power driven vessel is crossing another power driven vessel in Inland waters, and signals two short blasts to mean, "I intend to leave you on my _____ side." |
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Definition
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A sailboat in Inland waters is underway and making way in the fog. The sailboat will sound a signal of _____. |
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one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts not more than every 2 minutes |
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On lookout watch, directly overhead is referred to as zenith or position angle |
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Definition
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While on lookout, fatigue, boredom, and environmental conditions all affect ______. |
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How does the OOD or coxswain acknowledge the helmsman’s response? |
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Generally, STANDARD rudder is ______ degrees of rudder angle. |
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Definition
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Generally, FULL rudder is ______ degrees of rudder angle |
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Definition
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| When a Flag Officer is absent from the command for a period of _____ hours his personal flag is hauled down? |
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Definition
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Term
From which halyard is the 3
rd substitute (third sub) pennant flown? |
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Definition
| Starboard yardarm inboard |
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| List the two places that a union jack can be displayed? |
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Definition
Jack Staff
Signal Yardarm |
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| On a speaker’s platform, the national ensign is displayed on a staff will be positioned on the speaker’s _____ (left/right) side? |
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Definition
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Term
| Where do you fly the Coast Guard Commissioning Pennant on a cutter with two masts? |
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Definition
| Above the National Ensign on a pig stick on the main mast |
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Term
| Who designates where the National Ensign is displayed? |
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Definition
| Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard |
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Term
| On Memorial Day, if no gun salute is rendered, you raise the national ensign at _____ back up to the top of the halyard? |
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Definition
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| List the five circumstances when a national ensign will be displayed underway. |
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Definition
getting u/w or comming to anchor
falling in line with other ships
cruising near land
during battle
as required to answer the dip of another ensign |
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| How many steps are there to fold the national ensign? |
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Definition
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| How do you find the working load limit |
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Definition
| When you divide the Breaking Strength by a Safety Factor(normally five) |
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Term
| Initially operating a piece of mechanical equipment over its full range of motion is part of the: |
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Definition
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| Coast Guard vessels have many crane and boom construction variations. List three basic parts of a crane’s nomenclature. |
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Definition
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| What protects wire rope and chain from becoming over-twisted when the load rotates? |
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Definition
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| List the three types of small boat launching equipment employed onboard a Coast Guard cutter: |
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Definition
Luffing Davit
Slewing Davit Arm
Gantry Crane |
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Term
| What is a metal cylinder that creates friction on the line and enables the person manning the line to easily maintain positive control, keeping it from paying out unintentionally? |
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Definition
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| The crossdeck operator has to work in conjunction with the _____ . |
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Definition
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Term
| What does an inhaul winch do? |
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Definition
| Raises and lowers the mooring chain of a buoy by spooling the mooring chain on a large drum. |
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Term
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Definition
| all movable lines and wire rope rove through blocks. |
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Term
| A block’s rotating pulley is also known as a __________________? |
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Definition
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| A snatch block is used to ____________________ the direction a wire rope or line is being pulled |
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Definition
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| What is the name of the part on a snatch block that can be opened and closed? |
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Definition
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| The linier measurement that represents the distance it takes on strand to complete a wrap around the core is known as: |
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Definition
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| Wire rope is considered unserviceable if the following exists: |
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Definition
A.
6 broken wires in one lay length
B.
3 broken wires in one strand in one lay length
C.
Valley Break
D.
All of the above |
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Term
| A synthetic round sling must be removed from service if the core is visible through the cover. |
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Definition
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Term
| List the three basic types of synthetic sling hitches used to increase lifting power and best suit connection points: |
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Definition
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| Which of the three basic hitches can double the working load limit of a sling? |
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Definition
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Definition
screw pin
bolt pin
split key |
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| What is the name of a double-ended component used on lifelines, rigging, and stoppers? |
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Definition
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Term
| List four locations where griping-down equipment is performed in the Coast Guard? |
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Definition
BUOY DECK GRIPES
CUTTER BOAT GRIPES
HELICOPTER TIE DOWN STRAPS
SMALL BOAT AND TRAILER TIE DOWN STRAPS |
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Term
| A type of ratchet binder used to gripe down buoys on a deck is more commonly referred to as a |
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Definition
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Term
| The basic buoy deck gripe consists of: |
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Definition
HERC ALLOY CHAIN
FOUNDRY HOOKS
STEAMBOAT JACKS |
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Term
| A griping tensor is used for: |
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Definition
| Temporary griping while working a buoy on deck |
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Term
| While griping buoys, all gripe lead angles should do two things. What are these two things? |
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Definition
PULL THE OBJECT TO THE DECK
RESTRAIN THE OBJECT FROM FALLING OVER THE SIDE |
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Term
| What positions must be manned prior to un-griping the cutter boat? |
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Definition
SAFETY OBSERVER
BOAT DAVIT CAPTIAN |
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Term
| When using straps to tie-down, what type of hook will not fall out of the eye when slack? |
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Definition
| CLIP HOOKS (SELF MOUSING) |
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Term
| What is normally attached to the flat, nylon web strap tie-down to pull the hooks at either end closer together and lock them in place? |
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Definition
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Term
| If you place a buoy sinker on deck, the boat will become _______________________. |
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Definition
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Term
| If you place a buoy sinker over the port side with the crane, the boat will _________ and become ________ stable. |
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Definition
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Term
| A vessel with a broad beam will have better _______ than a vessel with a narrow beam. |
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Definition
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Term
| Wind will cause a sailboat to _______ to one side. |
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Definition
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Term
| List five of the eight subgroup items that may appear on a Compartment check-off list (CCOL). |
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Definition
ACCESS
DRAINAGE
PLUMBING
FIREMAIN
VENTILATION |
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Term
| A usable PFD is labeled "Coast Guard Approved," is in good serviceable condition, and _____. |
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Definition
| of appropriate size for the intended user |
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Term
| Type III PFD has a minimum flotation of _____ pounds of buoyancy. |
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Definition
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Term
| The Coast Guard-approved Type III PFD _____ turn an unconscious or exhausted crewmember face up in the water. |
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Definition
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Term
| If the boat crew survival vest is not worn over the Type III PFD, a personnel marker light or strobe light and a _____ are required. |
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Definition
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Term
| The Type III dynamic strength-tested PFD for Coast Guard use is rated for _____ mph. |
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Definition
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Term
| What dictates the type of recovery that will be used for an MOB emergency? _____________________________________________ |
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Definition
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Term
| When is a person considered "dead weight?" |
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Definition
| When the person is out of the water |
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Term
| What considerations should be given to the method for a multiple PIW recovery? |
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Definition
ARE 1 OR MORE PIW'S INJURED
WHICH PIW'S HAVE PFD'S
HOW CLOSE TO THE BEACH OR JETTY
AGE AND PHYSICAL CONDITION |
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Term
| The thickness requirement for the five-finger neoprene gloves worn by surface swimmers is _____ millimeters. |
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Definition
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Definition
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Definition
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Definition
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Take up slack/I am ready to return to vessel.
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Definition
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Term
| What are the three different configurations for the Stokes litter? |
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Definition
BASIC
SURFACE
HELO HOISTING |
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Term
| Of the five color-coded restraint straps, which color strap restrains the flotation pads? |
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Definition
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Term
| When strapping in a patient, what must be done if the patient is wearing a buoyant garment? |
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Definition
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Term
| Two positions that can be used to retain body heat are the: |
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Definition
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Term
| The six-person rescue and survival raft is usually carried on Coast Guard boats greater than _____ feet in length. |
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Definition
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Term
| On a rescue and survival raft, what is the amount of force required to separate the weak link from the painter line? |
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Definition
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Term
| On a Coast Guard cutter, the number of life rafts required to be carried is based upon the_____. |
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Definition
| cutter’s total available berthing |
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Term
| What is the service life of the 8- and 25-person Coast Guard-approved life raft? |
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Definition
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Term
| You are a crewmember on a 25-foot RBS boat. What are the maximum underway hours in 5 foot seas? And what amount of rest is required afterward? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the following is NOT a liquid fuel? |
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Definition
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Term
| Extinguishing agents put out fires by breaking one or more of the four elements of a fire tetrahedron. What are the four different processes that can be used to accomplish this? |
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Definition
COOLING
SMOTHERING
CHAIN BREAKING
OXYGEN DILUTING |
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Term
| Halon 1301 is a colorless, odorless gas that extinguishes a fire by inhibiting its chemical reaction. |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the CG-P6 dewatering pump output (gallons per minute) at approximately 12-foot suction lift? |
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Definition
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Term
Which of the following actions should
not be attempted if the CG-P6 dewatering pump fails to start? |
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Definition
| Disconnect the throttle and operate manually |
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Term
| When shutting down the CG-P6 dewatering pump, the pump oil level may be checked in _____ location(s). |
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Definition
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Term
What type of PFD shall
not be worn during towing operations? |
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Definition
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Term
| What color is the hard hat of the deck rigger? |
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Definition
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Term
| What color is the safety supervisor’s hard hat? |
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Definition
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Term
Depending on the cutter, a towing hawser can range in length from
_______________ feet to _________________ feet. |
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Definition
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Term
| List the three line throwing devices approved to pass lines from one vessel to another: |
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Definition
HEAVING LINES
BOLOU
LINE THROWING GUNS |
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Term
To mark the third shot of anchor chain, there should be _____ wraps of wire place on the stud of the 3
rd link on either side of the detachable link. |
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Definition
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Term
To mark the third shot of anchor chain, there should be _____ wraps of wire place on the stud of the 3
rd link on either side of the detachable link. |
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Definition
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Term
| What depth of water is considered shallow, when it comes to anchorage area? |
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Definition
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Term
| Enough anchor rode should be paid out so the lower end of the rode forms an angle of ______degrees (or less)? |
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Definition
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Term
| When performing the windlass test, is the windlass motor engaged or disengaged from the wildcat? |
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Definition
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Term
| What methods are used for letting go the anchor? |
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Definition
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Term
| What process is used to adjust the length of rode while at anchor? |
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Definition
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Term
| MK-124 Smoke and Illumination Signal |
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Definition
- The device has two raised bands around its circumference on its night end
- Burns for about 20 seconds
- Day end produces ORANGE SMOKE
- This signal is used to attract rescue teams in daylight or nighttime
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Definition
- Contains seven screw-in cartridge flares and one pencil-type projector
- Burn time is a minimum time of 4.5 seconds
- Luminous intensity is about 12,000 candlepower
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Term
| MK-127-A1 Parachute Illumination Flare |
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Definition
- Altitude of 650 to 700 feet
- Burns for about 36 seconds
- Descends at a rate of 10 to 15 feet per second
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| Where are the edition number and date located on a chart? |
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Definition
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Term
| How many colors will you find on a nautical chart? ______. |
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Definition
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Term
| Special notices are located on buff areas only? True/False? |
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Definition
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| List the five main sections of information you could find in the Chart 1 book. |
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Definition
GENERAL
TOPOGRAPHY
HYDROGRAPHY
AIDS AND SERVICES
ALAPHABETICAL INDEXES |
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Term
| What is the marking for 3 fathoms on a lead line? |
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Definition
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Term
| There are two ways to report the depth soundings using a lead line. |
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Definition
These are "by the mark"
or
"by the DEEP" |
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Term
| What are the two terms used to identify common directions used on a compass card? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| MAGNETIC INERFERENCE ON THE COMPASS |
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Term
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Definition
| EVER CHANGING FLUCUATIONS IN THE EARTHS MAGNETIC FORCE FIELDS |
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Term
| True or False. Variation remains the same for all headings in the same geographic area? |
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Definition
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Term
| A properly marked track line has what three pieces of information? |
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Definition
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Term
| An alphabetical list of place names giving geographic coordinates is called a _____ ? |
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Definition
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Term
| After correcting a nautical chart, you place Notice to Mariners number and initials in lower _____-hand corner of chart. |
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Definition
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Term
| When preparing gazetteer point symbols on a nautical chart, what symbol is used for a visual only object? |
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Definition
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Term
| Two parallel lines cross the track-line to indicate a _______ ________. |
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Definition
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Term
| When underway, the bridge team and CIC shall never shift to a different paper chart at the same time or when else? |
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Definition
DURING ATRIP
DURING AN IMPEDING COUSE CHANGE
DURING A TURN |
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Term
| A graphic vector diagram in which one side represents the set and drift of the current, one side represents the ship's course and speed, and the third side represents the actual track, is called? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is Speed of advance (SOA)? |
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Definition
| THE INTENDED SPEED OR THE SPEED YOU WISH TO MAKE GOOD WITH RESPECT TO THE EARTH |
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Term
| The trackball feature of the Scalable Integrated Navigation System (SINS) can be used to _____? |
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Definition
Select menu items and options
Shift the EBL/VRM functions |
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Term
| Radar gain is the option used to_____. |
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Definition
| adjust the overall strength of the radar image |
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Term
| A racon is a type of radar beacon signal that _____? |
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Definition
| produces a bearing and range to the beacon by echo |
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Term
| The Electronic Bearing Line (EBL) will appear as a _____ on the screen? |
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Definition
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Term
| On the Radar screen the Variable Range Marker (VRM) will appear as a _____? |
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Definition
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Term
| Naturally occurring conditions such as atmospheric noise, sea return, and precipitation can complicate radar interpretation by producing what is known as? |
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Definition
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Term
| The primary means to obtain closest point of approach (CPA) is the _____? |
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Definition
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Term
North up display (zero degree) is useful for _____?
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| High Clouds - Above 18,000 –20,000 feet "Curl, lock, or tuft of hair." |
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Term
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Definition
| Medium Clouds - From 7,000 to 18,000 feet |
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Term
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Definition
| Low Clouds - From near the ground to 7,000 feet "Spread out, flatten, or cover with a layer." |
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Definition
| "Heap, a pile, an accumulation." |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| The combination of a cold front and a warm front is called an ______ front? |
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Definition
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Term
| Relative Wind (RW) + Ships Heading (SH) =_____________. |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the significance of the Barometric pressure dropping steadily? |
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Definition
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Term
| Why is the sea surface temperature measured several feet below the water surface? |
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Definition
| TO ELIMINATE ERROR DUE TO THE SUN HEATING THE SURFACE |
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Term
| The accumulation of ice on the rigging, deckhouses, and deck areas is called ___________________!! |
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Definition
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| What abbreviation is used to record "Giant Ice Flow"? |
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Definition
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