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Deck General - USCG Exam Questions

Seamanship in the broad sense: marlinespike, ground tackle and anchoring, mooring and towing, weather, stability basics, and day-to-day vessel operations.

Every question below is a real U.S. Coast Guard exam question with four choices. Answer one and the correct choice is revealed instantly, with the USCG reference and illustration where the question uses one.

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Questions 401–500 of 5,775 · page 5 of 58

  1. #466 When considering a vessel's stability, which spaces in a general cargo vessel are the best locations for the carriage of bulk grain?
  2. #467 Maritime Administration personnel may be allowed in the pilothouse upon the responsibility of the __________.
  3. #468 The Master shall insure that the Emergency Position Indicating Radio beacon (EPIRB) is __________.
  4. #469 Which of the following is/are the component(s) of a twin crane set as shown in illustration D047DG? illustration
  5. #470 When can a work vest be substituted for a lifejacket in the total count of the required lifesaving gear?
  6. #471 The best way to determine if a load is within maximum lift limits is to use __________.
  7. #472 In accordance with Coast Guard Regulations, Coast Guard approved buoyant work vests __________.
  8. #473 According to regulations when, if ever, may cargo hatches on Great Lakes vessels, with more than 6 feet of freeboard, be left uncovered or open while...
  9. #474 The Great Lakes Edition of the Notice to Mariners is published __________.
  10. #475 On a vessel proceeding from a very cold to a warm climate with a cargo of a nonhygroscopic nature in the holds, which is TRUE?
  11. #476 Twenty-five hundred (2500) tons of iron ore with a stowage factor of 17 is stowed in a cargo hold. The dimensions of the hold are 55 feet long and 45...
  12. #477 You are on a containership. Which statement about the stowage of hazardous materials in containers is TRUE?
  13. #478 What is the advantage of the tandem working arrangement of pedestal cranes when operating cargo?
  14. #479 The main advantage and chief characteristic of a Steulchen boom is that it can be __________.
  15. #480 Your vessel is going from a warm climate to a cold climate with a hygroscopic cargo. Which statement is TRUE?
  16. #481 Why is 6X19 class wire rope more commonly used for cargo runners than the more flexible 6X37 wire rope?
  17. #482 Who would normally certify that all preparations have been made and all regulations observed prior to loading a cargo of bulk grain?
  18. #483 Your vessel is loaded with nonhygroscopic cargoes and is going from a cold to a warm climate. You should __________.
  19. #484 The fitting that allows a boom to move freely both vertically and laterally is called the __________.
  20. #485 How should you signal the crane operator to swing?
  21. #486 Hygroscopic cargoes should be ventilated when __________.
  22. #487 Under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936, a vessel will be liable for damage to cargo when the damage arises out of __________.
  23. #488 Sweat damage will occur in a cargo hold containing cased machinery when the __________.
  24. #489 The moisture equilibrium chart can be used to determine the __________.
  25. #490 Odorous cargoes are those that __________.
  26. #491 Which data can NOT be found on a moisture equilibrium chart?
  27. #492 A vessel has an amidships superstructure. Which location would be most suitable for main deck stowage of vehicles?
  28. #493 When the dew point of the outside air is higher than the dew point of the air in the cargo hold, you should __________.
  29. #494 How should you signal the crane operator to raise the boom and lower the load?
  30. #495 Which statement(s) is/are TRUE concerning crane cargo operations?
  31. #496 A pelican hook __________.
  32. #497 Using the available references, if the dry bulb temperature is 85°and the wet bulb temperature is 73°, what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold?
  33. #498 When the dew point of the outside air is lower than or equal to the dew point of the air in the cargo hold, you should __________.
  34. #499 Which factor is MOST important in preventing sweat damage within a cargo hold?
  35. #500 Given a dry bulb temperature of 78°F and wet bulb temperature of 66.5°F, the dew point is __________.
  36. #501 For any given pedestal crane, when the boom is lengthened, the lifting capacity is __________.
  37. #502 Using the available references determine the dew point when the dry bulb temperature is 74°F (23°C) and the wet bulb temperature is 60°F (16°C).
  38. #503 Using the available references, if the dry bulb temperature is 80°F (27°C) and the wet bulb temperature is 70°F (21°C), what is the relative humidity...
  39. #504 Who should be notified prior to starting up a crane?
  40. #505 When should a crane boom-up so high that the boom hits the stops?
  41. #506 Using the available references, if the dry bulb temperature is 55°F (13°C) and the wet bulb is 50°F (10°C), what is the relative humidity?
  42. #507 Using the available references, if the dry bulb temperature is 77° and the wet bulb temperature is 69°, what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold?
  43. #508 Using the available references, if the dry bulb temperature is 91° and the wet bulb temperature is 87°, what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold?
  44. #509 Where are the test certificates, for wire rope used as cargo runners, and loose gear certificates usually maintained?
  45. #510 Using the available references, if the dry bulb temperature is 92° and the wet bulb temperature is 85°, what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold?
  46. #511 What is meant by "spotting the boom"?
  47. #512 Using the available references, if the dry bulb temperature is 68°and the wet bulb temperature is 65°, what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold?
  48. #513 Which statement(s) is/are TRUE regarding the operation of a crane?
  49. #514 What is meant by the term "topping the boom"?
  50. #515 The signal man assisting the crane operator has his hands clasped in front of his body. This is the signal to __________.
  51. #516 A sling is a device used in __________.
  52. #517 When handling cargo, the majority of cargo gear breakdowns is due to __________.
  53. #518 Using the available references, if the dry bulb temperature is 76° and the wet bulb temperature is 58°, what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold?
  54. #519 Under normal weather and sea conditions when securing a stack of containers with twist locks, lashings are required when the tier exceeds what height?
  55. #520 A lot of special cargo of similar cartons, as shown in illustration D042DG below, is to be loaded. What is the weight of the consignment? illustration
  56. #521 To determine the weight capacity of a deck in a cargo hold, you would refer to the __________.
  57. #523 Cargo that gives off fumes that may contaminate other cargo is known as a(n) __________.
  58. #524 Which is an example of cargo damage caused by inherent vice?
  59. #525 A hygroscopic cargo is defined as a cargo __________.
  60. #526 Damage to cargo caused by dust is known as __________.
  61. #527 Damage to cargo caused by fumes or vapors from liquids, gases, or solids is known as __________.
  62. #528 The periodic weight testing of a vessel's cargo booms may be performed by the __________.
  63. #529 Cargoes that might leak from containers are known as __________.
  64. #530 How should you signal the crane operator to stop in an emergency?
  65. #531 The internal volume of a cargo hold measured from the inside faces of the cargo battens, the lower side of the deck beams, and the top of the tank top...
  66. #532 During which condition should the operator of a pedestal crane shutdown operations?
  67. #533 The deck load capacity of a compartment into which you intend to load a cargo of soft brick is 380 lbs. per sq. ft. The stowage factor of the brick is...
  68. #534 What is NOT an advantage of filler cargo?
  69. #535 The stowage factor for a cargo is based upon __________.
  70. #536 Which vessel is most likely to be loaded full but not down?
  71. #537 Which is an example of failure to exercise due diligence?
  72. #538 The temperature at which water vapor in an atmosphere condenses to a liquid is known as which of the following?
  73. #539 The signal man assisting the crane operator first taps his elbow with one hand and then proceeds to use regular signals. This is the signal to _______...
  74. #540 When a deck cargo is secured with chain or wire lashings and grab (pear) links, which statement is FALSE?
  75. #541 Regulations concerning the stowage, lashing, and securing of timber deck cargoes aboard general cargo vessels may be found in the __________.
  76. #542 Which material should NOT be used to secure cargo on deck for a voyage?
  77. #543 How should you signal the crane operator to use the main hoist?
  78. #544 In the stowage of deck cargo, "cribbing" is __________.
  79. #545 When a two-leg sling is used to lift a load, a sling 40 feet long is better than one of 30 feet because the __________.
  80. #546 Which is a TRUE statement concerning the examining of cargo equipment at the time of a vessels Inspection for Certification.
  81. #547 Which agency issues a certificate of loading that is evidence that the rules and regulations concerning bulk grain cargoes have been observed?
  82. #548 Battens are fitted in cargo holds across the frames of the vessel from the turn of the bilge upward. The purpose of these cargo battens is __________.
  83. #549 Which statement is TRUE regarding the operation of a crane?
  84. #550 What is the main purpose of dunnage?
  85. #551 Dunnage may be used to protect a cargo from loss or damage by __________.
  86. #552 In preparation for receiving chilled reefer cargo, the reefer space has been precooled for over twenty-four hours. Loading may begin when the space ha...
  87. #553 A survey of refrigerated cargo, to certify that proper methods of stowage were utilized, can be conducted by the __________.
  88. #554 Which organization would conduct a survey of the insulation in a reefer compartment prior to loading cargo?
  89. #555 The latch of a safety hook __________.
  90. #556 If reefer spaces are not properly cleaned prior to loading cargo, it will most likely cause __________.
  91. #557 If you are loading fruit in reefer spaces and you notice that the fruit is beginning to mold, you should __________.
  92. #558 When fruit is carried as refrigerated cargo, the most frequent cause of its being infected at the discharge port is __________.
  93. #559 Which can be prevented only by segregating two lots of cargo into separate holds?
  94. #560 Which statement is correct concerning the carriage of coal in bulk?
  95. #561 The lower hold of your vessel has a bale cubic of 52,000 cu. ft. You will load a cargo of cases, each weighing 380 lbs. and measuring 3 ft. x 2 ft. x...
  96. #562 How should you signal the crane operator to raise the boom?
  97. #563 Keeping certain cargoes separated because of their inherent characteristics is known as __________.
  98. #564 While loading cargo, a white trimming light on the starboard side comes on. This indicates that __________.
  99. #565 The certificate of loading required by each vessel carrying grain in bulk is issued by the __________.
  100. #566 The process of lowering a boom to a horizontal position and onto its deck support is called __________.

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