Competence 12 (Deck)

10 Questions | By Catherinehalcomb | Last updated: Apr 21, 2016 | Total Attempts: 1152

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1.

Extended cyclical variation in tensions will cause an anchor chain to break due to _________.
- A.
  
  Abrasion
- B.
  
  Distortion
- C.
  
  Corrosion
- D.
  
  Fatigue
2.

Which factor is MOST important in preventing sweat damage within a cargo hold?
- A.
  
  Outside air temperature
- B.
  
  Temperature of the cargo
- C.
  
  Dew point of the outside atmosphere
- D.
  
  Dew point of the cargo hold
3.

Under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936, a vessel will be liable for damage to cargo when the damage arises from ___________.
- A.
  
  An error in navigation
- B.
  
  Lack of ventilation in transit
- C.
  
  An act of war
- D.
  
  Perils of the sea
4.

The two courses of action if the underwater hull is severely damaged are to plug the openings or to ________.
- A.
  
  Secure power to the compartment
- B.
  
  Dewater the compartment
- C.
  
  Ballast to maintain even keel
- D.
  
  Establish and maintain flooding boundaries
5.

To enable pipes of reception facilities to be connected with the ships discharge pipelines for residues from machinery bilges. Pipelines should be standard with an outside diameter of:
- A.
  
  185 mm
- B.
  
  200 mm
- C.
  
  183 mm
- D.
  
  180 mm
6.

Piping that routes an oil cargo from the manifold to under deck pipelines is known.
- A.
  
  Line drop
- B.
  
  Transfer
- C.
  
  Cargo fill
- D.
  
  Branch line
7.

An involuntary and dangerous change in heading produced by a severe following or quartering sea is called:
- A.
  
  Forepeak
- B.
  
  Body plan
- C.
  
  Bulk head
- D.
  
  Broaching
8.

In the maintenance of cargo handling equipment, how often should you grease the nipples on winches, blocks, derrick heels, crane turntables and similar equipment?
- A.
  
  Weekly
- B.
  
  Every two weeks
- C.
  
  Monthly
- D.
  
  Every two months
9.

A vessel which carries a cargo of grain in bulk should not, at the same time, carry any solid bulk cargo which may _________ unless such cargo is tested and the moisture content is equal to or less than the transportable moisture limit.
- A.
  
  Mix
- B.
  
  Contaminate
- C.
  
  Danger
- D.
  
  Liquefy
10.

Ship's small hull leaks can be temporarily repaired/
- A.
  
  Seizing
- B.
  
  Caulking
- C.
  
  Parceiling
- D.
  
  Parbuckling