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15
OPERATE LIVE-SAVING
APPLIANCES
1. The vessel's Emergency Position Indicating Radio beacon (EPIRB) must be tested
.

A. weekly
B. every 2 months
C. every 3 months
D. monthly

2. When a sea anchor is used in landing stern first in a heavy surf, sternway is checked by
.

A. slacking the tripping line and towing the sea anchor from the stern
B. towing with the tripping line and leaving the holding line slack
C. towing the apex end forward with the tripping line
D. slacking the tripping line and towing the sea anchor by the holding line

3. How often must inspection of proper working of the EPIRB ‘s and SART ’s take place on
board? Once per
A. week
B. 14 days
C. month
D. Don't know

4. Your small vessel is broken down and rolling in heavy seas. You can reduce the possibility of
capsizing by .
A. moving all personnel forward and low
B. moving all personnel aft
C. rigging a sea anchor
D. constantly shifting the rudder

5. How are lifelines attached to a life float?

A. With an approved safety hook or shackle
B. Securely attached around the outside in bights no longer than three feet
C. By serving
D. By splicing one end of the line around the apparatus

6. The steering oar in a lifeboat is .

A. used by the forward man in the boat to direct the bow
B. used for the stroke oar
C. shorter than the others
D. longer than the others and should be lashed to the stern

7. Which of the following is considered primary life-saving equipment?

A. Lifeboat
B. Life Preserver
 C. Lifering
D. Personal flotation device

8. The Muster List shall show the duties assigned to members of the crew. Which of the following
duties shall be included in the "muster list" according to present regulations?
A. Closing of watertight doors, fire doors, valves, scuppers, side scuttles,
skylights.
B. Preparation of immersion suits and thermo protective aids for the ship's
passengers.
C. Preparation of survival craft's Emergency Positions Indicating Radio Beacons.
D. Operation of the vessel's propulsion system.
 9. The steering oar in a lifeboat is
.
A. used by the forward man in the boat to direct the bow
B. used for the stroke oar
C. shorter than the others
D. longer than the others and should be lashed to the stern

10. A life float on a fishing vessel must be equipped with

.
A. drinking water
B. pendants
C. a righting line
D. red hand flares

11. If, for any reason, it is necessary to abandon ship while far out at sea, it is important that the
crew members should .
A. get away from the area because sharks will be attracted to the vessel
B. separate from each other as this will increase the chances of being rescued
C. remain together in the area because rescuers will start searching at the
vessel's last known position
D. immediately head for the nearest land

12. The Master shall insure that the Emergency Position Indicating Radio beacon (EPIRB) is
.

A. tested annually
B. secured inside the wheelhouse
C. secured in the emergency locker
D. tested monthly

13. You have abandoned ship and after two days in a raft, you can see an aircraft near the horizon
apparently carrying out a search pattern. You should:
A. Use visual distress signals in conjunction with the EPIRB
B. Turn on the strobe light on the top of the EPIRB
C. Use the voice transmission capability of the EPIRB to guide the aircraft to
your raft
D. Switch the EPIRB to the homing signal mode

14. Which type of EPIRB must each ocean-going ship carry?

A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Category 1

15. The battery of an EPIRB

A. load must be checked weekly
B. Don't know
C. must be renewed every year
D. must be replaced before the expiry date is exceeded

16. If an inflatable liferaft inflates upside down, you can right it by

A. getting at least three or four men to push down on the side containing the
CO2 cylinder
B. doing nothing; it will right itself after the canopy supports inflate
C. standing on the CO2 bottle, holding the bottom straps, and throwing your
weight backwards
D. pushing up on one side

17. You have abandoned ship and are in charge of a liferaft. How much water per day should you
permit each occupant to drink after the first 24 hours?
A. 1 gallon
 B. 1 pint
C. 1 can
D. 1 quart

18. The center of flotation of a vessel is the point in the waterplane .

A. which coincides with the center of buoyancy
B. which, in the absence of external forces, is always vertically aligned with the
center of gravity
C. which is shown in the hydrostatic tables as VCB
D. about which the vessel lists and trims

19. Preventer bars are fitted on lifeboat releasing gear to prevent

.
A. the falls from unhooking if the releasing gear is operated accidentally
B. accidental unhooking when the falls become slack
C. the falls from rehooking after they have been released
D. operation of the release lever until the boat is waterborne

20. If you are forced to abandon ship in a lifeboat, you should

.
A. vote on what to do, so all hands will have a part in the decision
B. remain in the immediate vicinity
C. head for the nearest land
D. head for the closest sea-lanes

21. On an oceangoing vessel, for each person a lifeboat (without desalting kits) is certified to carry,
the boat must be supplied with .
A. a life preserver
B. 3 liters of water
C. 2 pounds of condensed milk
D. a signaling whistle

22. If you are forced to abandon ship in a lifeboat, you should

.
A. head for the closest sea-lanes
B. vote on what to do, so all hands will have a part in the decision
C. remain in the immediate vicinity
D. head for the nearest land

23. One can check the functioning of the SART by_

A. activating the SART and checking the effect on the radar screen
B. removing it from the holder and turning the SART upside down
C. activating it by extracting the antenna
D. Don't know

24. A liferaft which has inflated bottom-up on the water .

A. will right itself when the canopy tubes inflate
B. must be cleared of the buoyant equipment before it will right itself
C. should be righted by standing on the carbon dioxide cylinder, holding the
righting straps, and leaning backwards
D. should be righted by standing on the life line, holding the righting straps, and
leaning backwards

25. A life float on a fishing vessel must be equipped with

.
A. red hand flares
B. drinking water
C. pendants
D. a righting line

26. The number 2 lifeboat on a tanker would be

.
A. forwardmost on the starboard side
B. abaft #1 lifeboat port side
 C. abaft #1 lifeboat starboard side
D. forwardmost on the port side

27. You are at sea in an inflatable liferaft. In high latitudes, the greatest danger is .
A. starvation
B. hypothermia caused by cold temperature
C. asphyxiation due to keeping the canopy closed
D. collapse of the raft due to cold temperatures

28. If more than one raft is manned after the vessel has sunk, you should
.
A. spread out to increase the possibility of a search aircraft finding you
B. reduce the number of rafts by getting as many people as possible into as few
rafts as possible
C. tie the rafts together and try to stay in a single group
D. go in a different direction in search of land

29. If an inflatable liferaft inflates upside down, you can right it by

.
A. doing nothing; it will right itself after the canopy supports inflate
B. standing on the CO2 bottle, holding the bottom straps, and throwing your
weight backwards
C. pushing up on one side
D. getting at least three or four men to push down on the side containing the
CO2 cylinder

30. You have abandoned ship in tropical waters. Which procedure(s) should be used during a
prolonged period in a raft?
A. Wet clothes during the day to decrease perspiration.
B. All of the above
C. Keep the entrance curtains open.
D. Get plenty of rest.

31. While adrift in an inflatable liferaft in hot, tropical weather .

A. the entrance curtains should never be opened
B. deflating the floor panels may help to cool personnel
C. the canopy should be deflated so that it will not block cooling breezes
D. the pressure valve may be periodically opened to prevent excessive air
pressure

32. What should you do with your EPIRB if you are in a life raft during storm conditions?
A. bring it inside the life raft and leave it on
B. bring it inside the life raft and turn it off until the storm passes
C. bring it inside the life raft and turn it off until the storm passes
D. bring it inside the life raft and turn it off until the storm passes

33. You are at sea in an inflatable liferaft. In high latitudes, the greatest danger is

.
A. collapse of the raft due to cold temperatures
B. starvation
C. hypothermia caused by cold temperature
D. asphyxiation due to keeping the canopy closed

34. Your vessel is equipped with totally enclosed lifeboats. Which statement is TRUE when the
boat is enveloped in flames?
A. A water spray system to cool the outside of the boat is operated by a high-
volume manual pump.
B. The motor takes its air supply from outside the lifeboat to prevent
asphyxiation of the crew.
C. The ventilators will automatically close by the action of fusible links.
D. An air tank will provide about ten minutes of air for the survivors and the
engine.
35. You have just abandoned ship and boarded a raft. After the raft is completely inflated you hear
a whistling noise coming from a safety valve. You should .
A. unscrew the deflation plugs
B. remove the safety valve and replace it with a soft patch
C. not become alarmed unless it continues for a long period of time
D. plug the safety valve

36. The purpose of the tripping line on a sea anchor is to

.
A. aid in casting off
B. direct the drift of the vessel
C. maintain maximum resistance to broaching
D. aid in its recovery

37. To turn over an inflatable liferaft that is upside down, you should pull on the
.
A. sea painter
B. righting strap
C. canopy
D. manropes

38. The following information must be given on the SART

A. the MMSI number
B. date of replacement of the hydrostatic release unit
C. date of replacement of the battery
D. Don't know

39. You are underway when a fire breaks out in the forward part of your vessel. If possible, you
should .
A. call for assistance
B. keep going at half speed
C. put the vessel's stern into the wind
D. abandon ship to windward

40. Which statement is TRUE concerning life preservers (Type I personal flotation devices)?

A. Life preservers are designed to turn an unconscious person's face clear of the
water.
B. Buoyant vests may be substituted for life jackets.
C. Life preservers must always be worn with the same side facing outwards to
float properly.

41. Most enclosed lifeboats will right themselves after capsizing IF the .
A. sea anchor is deployed to windward
B. fuel tanks are not less than half full
C. lower ballast tanks are filled with water
D. passengers are strapped to their seats

42. The Emergency Position Indicating Radio beacon on a cargo vessel must be stowed
.

A. so that it is accessible from the bridge of the vessel

B. in an approved bracket
C. in an inside passageway
D. so that it will float free if the vessel sinks

43. You are tending the lifeline of a person who has entered a compartment wearing a breathing
apparatus. How many tugs of the lifeline mean "Are you all right"?
A. Two
B. Three
C. . Four
D. One
44. Which one of the given requirements regarding survival craft muster and embarkation
arrangements corresponds to the present SOLAS regulations?
A. Muster and embarkation stations shall be readily accessible from
accommodation and work areas.
B. Muster and embarkation stations are to be arranged separately to improve
working conditions.
C. Searchlights to be provided at the launching station.
D. Davit-launched survival craft muster and embarkation stations shall not be
arranged to enable stretchers to be placed in survival craft.

45. The number 2 lifeboat on a tanker would be found .

A. on the starboard side
B. abaft #1 lifeboat on the port side
C. abaft #1 lifeboat on the starboard side
D. on the port side

46. While adrift in an inflatable liferaft in hot, tropical weather

.
A. the canopy should be deflated so that it will not block cooling breezes
B. the pressure valve may be periodically opened to prevent excessive air
pressure
C. the entrance curtains should never be opened
D. deflating the floor panels may help to cool personnel

47. The purpose of storm oil is to:

A. Smooth the sea
B. Weight down the sea anchor
C. Lubricate sea anchor
D. Repel dangerous fish

48. After abandoning ship, you should deploy the sea anchor from a liferaft to

.
A. Keep personnel from getting seasick
B. Stay in the general location
C. keep the liferaft from capsizing
D. Navigate against the current

49. If you reach shore in a liferaft, the first thing to do is

.
A. get the provisions out of the raft
B. set the raft back out to sea so someone may spot it
C. drag the raft ashore and lash it down for a shelter
D. find some wood for a fire

50. A hydrostatic release mechanism for a liferaft:

A. Must be submerged to a certain depth to release automatically
B. Wll inflate the liferaft
C. Should be kept watertight before release
D. Must be wet before it will release

51. A hydrostatic release mechanism for a liferaft:

A. Must be submerged to a certain depth to release automatically
B. Wll inflate the liferaft
C. Should be kept watertight before release
D. Must be wet before it will release

52. Which of following items shall be included in an abandon ship drill?

A. Checking that lifejackets are correctly donned.
B. Checking the distress signal rockets and other distress signals.
C. Checking the lifeboat provisions and supplies.
D. Checking passenger's immersion suits.
53. The greatest effect on stability occurs from loose liquids flowing
.
A. from side to side in the tanks of the vessel
B. from fore to aft in the tanks of a vessel
C. in and out of a vessel that is holed in a peak tank
D. in and out of a vessel that is holed in a wing tank

54. An orage colored smoke signal or detonating luminous signals fired at interval of one minute
means:
A. We see you, we will provide help as soon as possible
B. To embark here is dangerous
C. This is the most suitable place to embark
D. Man in the buoy

55. Most lifeboats are equipped with .

A. balanced rudders
B. contraguide rudders
C. straight rudders
D. unbalanced rudders

56. If you reach shore in a liferaft, the first thing to do is

.
A. set the raft back out to sea so someone may spot it
B. drag the raft ashore and lash it down for a shelter
C. find some wood for a fire
D. get the provisions out of the raft

57. Which is an indication of reserve buoyancy?

A. Rolling period
B. Freeboard
C. Metacentric height
D. Righting moment

58. Which is TRUE concerning immersion suits and their use?

A. Only a light layer of clothing may be worn underneath.
B. They provide sufficient flotation to do away with the necessity of wearing a life
jacket.
C. A puncture in the suit will not appreciably reduce its value.
D. They should be tight fitting.

59. You hear air escaping from the liferaft just after it has inflated. You should .
A. check the sea anchor line attachment for a tear if the seas are rough
B. check the painter line attachment for a tear caused by the initial opening
C. not panic since the safety valves allow excess pressure to escape
D. quickly hunt for the hole before the raft deflates

60. To disengage a survival craft suspended from the cable above the water, you must pull the
safety pin and .
A. use the ratchet bar and depress the retainer
B. pull the hook release handle and depress the retainer
C. pull the hook release handle and use the ratchet bar
D. pull the hook release handle

61. Your liferaft is to leeward of a fire on the water and riding to its sea anchor. You should FIRST
.
A. get out of
the raft and
swim to
safety
B. boat the
sea anchor
C. paddle
away from
the fire
D. splash
water over
the liferaft to
cool it
62. You have abandoned ship in a life raft. Which of the following actions should you take?
A. Organize a watch system, post as a lookout, tie up with other survival craft if
possible, and stream the sea anchor
B. Join up with any other survival craft and stream the sea anchor
C. organize a lookout system
D. start paddling in the direction of the nearest land