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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 601–700 of 2,572 · page 7 of 26

  1. #601 If the situation arose where it became necessary to tow a disabled vessel, which statement is TRUE concerning the towing line?
  2. #602 If the towing bridle legs are not of equal length ____________________.
  3. #603 If the towline parts, you should ____________________ .
  4. #604 If the winch should fail while you are hauling in the anchor, what prevents the anchor cable from running out?
  5. #605 If there are any changes in the crew in a foreign port, the changes will be made by ____________________ .
  6. #606 If there is a discrepancy in the cargo totals, between the cargo onboard the vessel and the cargo listed in the cargo manifest, the more accurate acco...
  7. #607 If two falls are attached to lift a one-ton load, what angle between the falls will result in the stress on each fall being equal to the load being li...
  8. #608 If two mooring lines are to be placed on the same bollard, which method is BEST?
  9. #609 If you are bunkering and you close off one tank in the line of tanks being filled, the rate of flow to other open tanks on the same line will ________...
  10. #610 If you are guilty of failure to properly perform your duties as Master of Uninspected Towing Vessels, which of the following actions may NOT be taken?
  11. #611 If you are loading fruit in reefer spaces and you notice that the fruit is beginning to mold, you should ____________________.
  12. #612 If you carry packaged hazardous cargoes on a break bulk vessel bound foreign, you must ____________________ .
  13. #613 If you intend to land tulip bulbs from Holland in a U.S. port, they must be inspected by the ____________________ .
  14. #614 If you shorten the scope of anchor cable, your anchor's holding power ___________________ .
  15. #615 If you were to pass a stopper on a wire rope, what should the stopper be made of?
  16. #616 If your propeller is racing in rough weather, you should ___________________ .
  17. #617 If your vessel is dragging her anchor in a strong wind, you should ___________________ .
  18. #618 If, after examination by the Quarantine Officer, your vessel is found to have a specific deficiency, you may be issued ___________________ .
  19. #619 In a following sea, a wave has overtaken your vessel and thrown the stern to starboard. To continue along your original course, you should ___________...
  20. #620 In a foreign port with a consulate, the U.S. Consul may excuse the Master from personally appearing before him to consent to the mutual release of an...
  21. #621 In a longitudinally-framed ship, the longitudinal frames are held in place and supported by athwartship members called ____________________ .
  22. #622 In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated FLASH will be delivered within _______...
  23. #623 In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated FLASH will be delivered within _______...
  24. #624 In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated FLASH will be delivered within _______...
  25. #625 In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated IMMEDIATE will be delivered within ___...
  26. #626 In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated IMMEDIATE will be delivered within ___...
  27. #627 In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated IMMEDIATE will be delivered within ___...
  28. #628 In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated PRIORITY will be delivered within ____...
  29. #629 In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated PRIORITY will be delivered within ____...
  30. #630 In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated PRIORITY will be delivered within ____...
  31. #631 In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated ROUTINE will be delivered within _____...
  32. #632 In a racetrack turn, to recover a man overboard, the vessel is steadied for the SECOND time after a turn of how many degrees from the original heading...
  33. #633 In a tow made up astern, the fishplate ____________________ .
  34. #634 In a transversely framed ship, the transverse frames are supported by all of the following EXCEPT ____________________.
  35. #635 In a Williamson turn, the rudder is put over full until the ____________________ .
  36. #636 In addition to the load lines indicated in illustration D003DG, some vessels have a Winter North Atlantic line. Which statement about this load line m...
  37. #637 In astern towing, a tow span, also called the "tow bar" or "towing arch", is used to ____________________ .
  38. #638 In bad weather, what length of chain should be used with a single anchor?
  39. #639 In controlling pollution, which action should be taken after all dirty ballast has been transferred to the slop tank and prior to discharge through th...
  40. #640 In determining the scope of anchor line to pay out when anchoring a small boat, one must consider the ____________________.
  41. #641 In determining the scope of cable to be used when anchoring, what would NOT be considered?
  42. #642 In general, a reinforced vessel can safely navigate in ice provided the concentration does not exceed how many tenths?
  43. #643 In general, an un-reinforced vessel can safely navigate in ice provided the concentration does not exceed how many tenths?
  44. #644 In handling break bulk hazardous materials, it is forbidden to use ___________________ .
  45. #645 In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "A" is called a(n) ___________________ . illustration
  46. #646 In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "B" is called a(n) ___________________ . illustration
  47. #647 In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "C" is called a ___________________ . illustration
  48. #648 In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "D" is called a(n) ___________________ . illustration
  49. #649 In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "E" is called a(n) ___________________ . illustration
  50. #650 In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "F" is called a ___________________ . illustration
  51. #651 In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "G" is called a(n) ___________________ . illustration
  52. #652 In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "H" is called a(n) ___________________ . illustration
  53. #653 In moderate wind and current what should be the length of chain with a single anchor?
  54. #654 In most cases, when a large merchant vessel enters shallow water at high speed the ____________________ .
  55. #655 In nautical terminology a "dog" is a ____________________ .
  56. #656 In order to back a right-handed, single-screw vessel in a straight line, you will probably need to use ____________________.
  57. #657 In order to correctly open a new coil of manila line, you should ___________________ .
  58. #658 In order to help protect a natural fiber rope from rotting, the line must be ____________________ .
  59. #659 In order to pay out or slack a mooring line which is under strain, you should ____________________ .
  60. #660 In order to reduce the accumulation of static electricity while loading petroleum products, you should ___________________ .
  61. #661 In order to reduce your wake in a narrow channel you should ___________________ .
  62. #662 In plugging submerged holes; rags, wedges, and other materials should be used in conjunction with plugs to ___________________ .
  63. #663 In polar regions you should NOT expect to see ____________________.
  64. #664 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...
  65. #665 In relation to cargo gear, what does "SWL" mean?
  66. #666 In relation to the turning circle of a ship, the term "advance" means the distance ____________________ .
  67. #667 In relation to the turning circle of a ship, the term "kick" means the distance ____________________ .
  68. #668 In relation to the turning circle of a ship, the term "transfer" means the distance ____________________ .
  69. #669 In securing a towing cable, consideration must be given to letting go in an emergency. The possible whip of towlines when released can be overcome by...
  70. #670 In ship construction, frame spacing is ____________________ .
  71. #671 In ship construction, keel scantlings should be the greatest ___________________ .
  72. #672 In small craft terminology, all of the anchor gear between a boat and her anchor is called the ____________________.
  73. #673 In some cases, the 50% duty on all foreign repairs made to American flag merchant vessels may be remitted. Which work does NOT come under the remittin...
  74. #674 In stopping distances of vessels, "head reach" can best be described as the ____________________ .
  75. #675 In terms of vessel manning, a watch is the ____________________.
  76. #676 In the context of shiphandling, what would be the definition of shallow water?
  77. #677 In the manufacture of line, plant fibers are twisted together to form ___________________ .
  78. #678 In the manufacture of wire rope, if the wires are shaped to conform to the curvature of the finished rope before they are laid up, the rope is called...
  79. #679 In the stowage of deck cargo, "cribbing" is ____________________.
  80. #680 In the United States, the load line markings are set by the ____________________ .
  81. #681 In time of war Naval Control of Shipping Authorities may give orders concerning the ____________________ .
  82. #682 In towing it is desirable for the tug and the tow to ride wave crests simultaneously because ____________________ .
  83. #683 In towing, chocks are used to ____________________ .
  84. #684 In towing, heaving lines are used for ____________________ .
  85. #685 In twin-screw engine installations while going ahead, maneuvering qualities are most effective when the tops of the propeller blades both turn _______...
  86. #686 In vessel construction, the garboard strake is ____________________.
  87. #687 In which case is the IOPP Certificate of an inspected vessel NOT invalidated?
  88. #688 In which casualty case is it UNNECESSARY to notify the local Coast Guard Marine Safety Office?
  89. #689 In which casualty case is it UNNECESSARY to notify the local Coast Guard Marine Safety Office?
  90. #690 In which casualty case is it UNNECESSARY to notify the local Coast Guard Marine Safety Office?
  91. #691 In which casualty case is it UNNECESSARY to notify the local Coast Guard Marine Safety Office?
  92. #692 In which situation could a vessel most easily capsize?
  93. #693 In writing up the logbook at the end of your watch, you make an error in writing an entry. What is the proper means of correcting this error?
  94. #694 Indicated horsepower refers to a towing vessel's power which is ___________________ .
  95. #695 Instead of whipping an end of a line, a temporary means of preventing the line from unraveling is to tie a ____________________ .
  96. #696 Instructions to the crew in the use of all the ship's lifesaving equipment shall be completed ____________________.
  97. #697 Insufficient space between the hull and bottom in shallow water will prevent normal screw currents resulting in ___________________ .
  98. #698 Insulating flanges minimize the dangers arising from ____________________.
  99. #699 Is tripping limited to harbor and coastal towing?
  100. #700 It is easier to dock a right-hand, single-screw vessel ____________________.

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