Seamanship I Test 1 Practice Test

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• Which factor is NOT a factor in anchor holding power?
• Which linear motion describes vertical movement of the vessel (up and down)?
• Which term means toward the rear of the vessel?
• Which knot is typically used to secure a line to a cleat?
• Which term describes the ship's daily operational rules?
• What is the nautical term for a toilet aboard a small vessel?
• Which electrical component is typically inspected during a pre-departure safety check?
• If a person is not fit for duty, how should they be designated?
• Which term represents metal covers for portholes?
• What term describes the pole or spar of tubular metal that supports a vessel's boom and gear?
• Which vertical motion describes up and down movement due to waves?
• Which term is defined as the opening in the deck to pass a line?
• Which term is another name for 'Orders of the day'?
• Which term describes the right-hand side of a vessel?
• Which term refers to the company overseeing loading and discharging cargo from a ship?
• What term refers to the uppermost watertight continuous deck?
• Which element is typically included in a marine weather forecast alongside wind and visibility?
• 3/4 part on one side, and 1/4 on the other?
• Which radio signal indicates an urgent situation that requires assistance but is not life-threatening?
• In navigation, which term describes the distance along the heading from 0 to 180 degrees?
• Where should the kill switch lanyard be attached?
• Which term refers to a porthole?
• When chipping rust on a vessel, the most important safety gear is which?
• Allow 360 degree movement?
• What term corresponds to the floor of a vessel?
• Which term means to unravel?
• Rope used to hoist?
• Which term describes any place in the rigging or masts?
• The Safety Officer is which rank?
• Which term is a short post fastened to the dock used for securing mooring lines?
• In a MOB (man overboard) situation, what is the first action you should take?
• Where should a portable fire extinguisher typically be located on a small vessel?
• What term refers to the walls separating spaces?
• Which term refers to the left-hand side of a vessel?
• What is the purpose of a heaving line on a vessel?
• In buoyage, which color marks the starboard side boundary of a channel in many regions?
• In anchoring, which term describes the length of rode released relative to water depth?
• Points are _____ away from one another.
• Which motion is rotation about the vertical axis?
• What term is used for the standard procedures guiding daily operations on a ship?
• Keeps the end from fraying, complete at this 3 tucks
• How can you determine speed through the water on a small vessel?
• Why is ventilation important on a boat?
• Which term is a fastening located on deck, house, or railing used to secure a line?
• Which knot is used to join two lines together?
• Why is knowing the difference between draft and freeboard important for safe operation?
• How should you respond to distress flares, rockets, or smoke?
• To whom does the Cargo Officer report?
• Which knot forms a fixed loop in the middle of a rope?
• What are common considerations when docking in a crosswind?
• Which officer is the Safety Officer?
• Which term describes a method to permanently join two rope ends?
• Which term describes the process of joining rope ends to create a longer rope for rigging?
• In anchoring, the term scope refers to which of the following?
• Which knot is commonly used to form a fixed loop at the end of a rope?
• What should a basic seamanship daily checklist include?
• What does the Beaufort scale describe?
• Which term describes an open loop in a piece of rope?
• In a crossing situation between two power-driven vessels, which vessel is the give-way vessel?
• What term is used for restrooms on a vessel?
• What term corresponds to the ceiling?
• Which knot is commonly called a square knot?
• On VHF radio, Channel 16 is primarily used for what?
• Which officer handles navigation duties?
• Rudder design with equal sides
• Which term describes side-to-side linear motion of the vessel?
• Which term means the left side of a vessel when facing forward?
• Which knot is used to join two ropes of different diameters?
• What is Channel 16's primary purpose on VHF radio?
• Which radio signal indicates a life-threatening emergency?
• The aft end of a vessel is called which?
• Which linear motion is lateral movement from side to side?
• What is the purpose of a spring line during docking?
• Which term is a fastening located on deck, house, or railing used to secure a line?
• Which motion is rotation about the transverse axis?
• In rope handling, the portion of rope under tension is called what?
• Why is maintaining a proper lookout essential?
• Which term describes a two-ended horned fastening to secure a line?
• In buoyage, what color marks the starboard side of a channel in many regions?
• What nautical term describes the hinged plate at the rear bottom of a boat used for steering?
• Rudder is connected to the turning axis on the far side?
• What term refers to quarters or living space?
• Which side is indicated by the term 'port' when facing forward?
• Which term refers to living space on a vessel?
• Which term is a covering or door used to close or secure compartments?
• Iron Mike?
• What term describes the means of moving between decks, such as stairs or a ladder?
• Which officer is the primary for navigation responsibilities?
• Which lights indicate a vessel underway at night?
• Who is hired by the stevedore company to stow cargo onboard?
• What term describes discarding cargo overboard to reduce weight?
• What does "scope" mean in anchoring?
• What is the front end of a vessel called?
• Which knot creates a secure stopper at the end of a rope to prevent fraying?
• What is the acronym for the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code?
• What is the term for the front part of a vessel's hull?
• Female part of pivot?
• Which linear motion describes forward and aft movement along the hull?
• Which term describes a long, slender, pointed shaft tool used to separate lines?
• Connects the helm to the rudders?
• Which term means the right side of a vessel when facing forward?
• Which term describes a loop at the end of a rope formed by splicing to create a fixed eye?
• What are the common elements of a marine weather forecast mariners must consider?
• Which position is responsible for cargo operations and heads the deck department?
• Why is ventilation important?
• What is the purpose of a bilge pump?
• Which term means a covering or door used to close or secure compartments?
• What is a bearing in navigation?
• Which instrument or method is commonly used to determine speed through the water on a small vessel?
• Which officer is the Navigation Officer?
• The deck above the bridge on a vessel is called the Flying Bridge.
• Which term stands for the Senior Duty Officer?
• Which term describes the barrier between compartments?
• Female part of pivot alternate
• Which knot forms a fixed loop in the middle of a rope?
• Male part of pivot?
• Which term refers to the restrooms aboard a ship?
• A bearing is expressed in degrees from magnetic or true north depending on context. A bearing is therefore measured from which reference directions?
• What is the gathering area on the stern called?
• Not Under Command (NUC) vessels are indicated by what nighttime signals?
• What term describes openings in the deck to enter enclosed spaces?
• What nautical term denotes the distance from heading 00 to 90 degrees?
• Which items are typical in a pre-departure safety check?
• What is the difference between draft and freeboard?
• Which term is defined as Bed?
• Which term is an opening in deck to pass a line?
• Equal rudder on both sides of turning axis?
• Male part of pivot alternate
• Aft describes which part of a vessel?
• Connects the steering control to the rudders?
• What does the acronym PIC stand for?
• Which term is a two-ended horned fastening to secure lines?
• What term refers to the ceiling area on a vessel?
• Which end of a rope is typically used to form knots and adjust tension?
• In knot tying, which term describes a U-shaped bend or loop in a rope?
• What nautical term names the hinged plate at the back and bottom of a boat used for steering?
• What allows water to flow out of hollow rudders?
• What device is used to secure a ship’s door or hatch?
• Which statement best defines 'Fit' in maritime readiness?
• Which term is used for the kitchen area on a vessel?
• What component turns the rudder?
• Which term refers to the portion of a line that does not move?
• In rope terminology, what is the standing part?
• Which term refers to a long splice used for new rigging?
• Which term is used to tie a line to a ring, spar, or post?
• Which statement best describes the reference directions used for bearings in navigation?
• Which term is used when a line becomes jammed or tangled?
• Which knot is used to join two rope ends of equal thickness?
• Which side is indicated by the term 'starboard' when facing forward?
• What is a bight in knot tying?
• What term describes the ladder used to board a vessel?
• What nautical term describes the distance from heading 00 to 180 degrees?
• Which knot is used to join two ropes of different diameters?
• Permanently joins 2 lines/wires, gives larger diameter, 3 tucks
• Which term is a short post fastened to the deck used for securing mooring lines?
• What light configuration indicates a vessel is anchored at night?
• What term means a 90-degree change in heading?
• What term designates the kitchen area on a vessel?
• Which term denotes the means of ascent between decks?
• Which term describes the line segment that remains stationary and forms the basis of the rigging on a vessel?
• Which term is used to secure an object with a line, often used to lash items together?
• What rotational motion about the longitudinal axis is described as tilting from side to side?
• Which term describes the upper deck used for navigation and lookout, sometimes called the flying bridge?
• What is the anchor rode?
• What should you do if you observe distress flares or signals?
• Which term refers to the person whose job is to work on cargo handling at the dock?
• Which term corresponds to the part of a line that remains stationary under load?
• The component that turns the rudder
• What is the bilge on a boat?
• What is a splice in ropework?
• Why is stability important in seamanship?
• In COLREGS, what is the purpose of the stand-on vessel's action?
• What is the purpose of a 'working channel' on VHF after contact on Channel 16?
• Which knot is used to form a fixed loop at the end of a rope?
• What term abbreviates the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code?
• Which term describes the ship's forward and backward movement due to wave action along the length?
• What is a kill switch (lanyard) and its purpose?
• What knot is used to tie the ends of two lines together?
• The cargo officer is also the head of the deck department. Who is this officer?
• Which motion describes rotation about the vertical axis?
• Which term refers to enclosed living spaces or areas on a vessel?
• Which part of a vessel does the term 'aft' refer to?
• What is the primary purpose of a Personal Flotation Device (PFD)?
• What is the nautical term for a toilet aboard a small vessel?
• Which motion is rotation about the ship’s longitudinal axis?
• Who is in charge of the vessel?
• Which light configuration indicates a vessel is anchored at night?
• In buoyage, what does the color red indicate for side markers in many regions?
• Who is the Person In Charge on a vessel?
• A piece of line used to secure an object?
• What device is used to secure lines when docking a boat?
• The bilge is best described as which area?
• Which device is used to transfer a line to another vessel or to assist someone in the water?
• Creates permanent eye, used for mooring lines