Q170 Practice Quiz

1. Electricity
2. Pressure
3. Smoke
4. Chain reaction  ← correct

1. In dirty swabs and cleaning gear
2. In rags soaked in linseed oil  ← correct
3. In partially loaded fuel tanks
4. In overloaded electrical circuits

1. worn electrical wires on power tools
2. an unprotected drop-light bulb
3. careless disposal or storage of material  ← correct
4. smoking in bed

1. Non-conducting  ← correct
2. Non-toxic
3. Able to absorb heat
4. Water based

1. Carbon dioxide
2. Dry chemical
3. Foam
4. All of the above  ← correct

1. Release the CO2 flooding system
2. Secure the ventilation  ← correct
3. Open the door to evaluate the extent of the fire
4. Enter and use a portable extinguisher

1. Smothering  ← correct
2. Chemical action
3. Cooling
4. All of the above

1. Less damage to electrical components
2. Greater multipurpose extinguishing ability  ← correct
3. Lack of toxicity
4. Burn-back protection

1. An identifying mark of the actual manufacturer
2. The name of the item
3. The rated capacity in gallons, quarts, or pounds
4. The hydrostatic test date of the cylinder  ← correct

1. 1 5-B
2. 2 5-B  ← correct
3. 3 5-B
4. 4 5-B

1. Improving personnel qualifications
2. Eliminating trip hazards
3. Eliminating potential fuel sources  ← correct
4. Allowing better access in an emergency

1. The vessel will be drawn bodily into the bank unless the engines are stopped
2. The bow sheers toward the bank
3. The stern is drawn to the bank as the bow sheers off  ← correct
4. The vessel continues in a straight line, but with greatly reduced maneuverability

1. Increase speed
2. Increase the rate of turn
3. Decrease the rate of turn  ← correct
4. Maintain a constant rate of turn

1. When they are crossing your course, both in the same direction
2. When they are both setting you on the pier
3. When they are both parallel to the pier from ahead  ← correct
4. When they are crossing your course, in opposite directions to the other

1. Go half ahead on the engines and put the rudder hard right
2. Go half ahead on the engines and pass upstream of the buoy
3. Go full ahead on the engine(s)
4. Back away a few lengths to clear the buoy and then go ahead on the engines  ← correct

1. When turning
2. When going full ahead
3. When backing  ← correct
4. When going slow ahead

1. Slow down when passing moored vessels  ← correct
2. Alternate engine speeds
3. Apply rudder in both port and starboard directions
4. Passing close aboard to the moored vessel

1. Contact the moored vessel
2. Reduce the speed of your vessel  ← correct
3. Give 5 short blasts on the whistle
4. Call the US Coast Guard

1. The design of the pin  ← correct
2. The certification stamp
3. The shape
4. The color code

1. Strop
2. Gantline  ← correct
3. Life line
4. Whip

1. Dry rot
2. Washing with mild soap
3. Sunlight  ← correct
4. Mildew

This question is asked against Coast Guard illustration D030DG, which we cannot reproduce — the examination drawings are adapted from copyrighted works. To work it you need the illustration in front of you.

1. J  ← correct
2. V
3. E
4. F

1. A sharp pointed crowbar used to unlay wire rope
2. A mallet used when splicing wire rope
3. A tapered wooden pin used when splicing heavy rope  ← correct
4. A tapered steel pin used to separate wire rope

1. The bow and stern lines  ← correct
2. The breast lines
3. The quarter breast lines
4. The bow cross spring lines

1. Crossing the spring lines  ← correct
2. Slacking bow and stern lines
3. Slacking all forward running lines while keeping all after running lines taut
4. Doubling up on spring or breast lines

1. Mud and clay  ← correct
2. Rocky
3. Sandy
4. Gravel

1. This action decreases the swing of your vessel while at anchor
2. This action will decrease the holding power of your anchor
3. This action will increase the holding power of your anchor  ← correct
4. This action will increase the possibility that your vessel will drag anchor

1. Transfer all the injured to one raft
2. Transfer all supplies to one raft and post a guard
3. Separate the rafts by drifting away to increase chances of detection
4. Secure the rafts together to keep them from drifting apart  ← correct

1. The vessel's name  ← correct
2. The vessel's home port
3. The maximum weight allowed
4. The stowage space assigned

1. They must be stowed in readily accessible locations  ← correct
2. They are required to be stowed in messrooms
3. They are required to be stowed in a central location
4. They are always locked in watertight containers

1. After entry into the water  ← correct
2. Only after four hours in the water
3. Only after two hours in the water
4. Before entry into the water

1. Trimmed
2. Yawed
3. Broached  ← correct
4. Pitchpoled

1. Having the vessel head toward the sea
2. Having the vessel filled with water
3. Running before a sea
4. Being turned broadside to the sea  ← correct

1. Decrease the vessel's speed  ← correct
2. Shift more weight forward
3. Increase the vessel's speed
4. Shift the rudder back and forth several times

1. The holding power of the anchor should be recorded once per watch
2. While at anchor, check the vessel's position frequently  ← correct
3. The pilot came aboard, turn on the running lights and secure the cargo lights
4. Be prepared to slack the lines at high water

1. 15 minutes before the end of the watch
2. Only when properly relieved  ← correct
3. At the end of the watch
4. At any time

1. You say to the mate going off watch, "Destination New York, course 283°, speed 16 knots."
2. The mate being relieved says, "All in apparent good order, course 068° per gyro, 075° per standard."
3. The mate being relieved says, "You now have the watch, course 147°, speed 15 knots."
4. You say to the mate going off watch, "I relieve you, course 321° per gyro, 316° per standard."  ← correct

1. a defective ignition system  ← correct
2. low lube oil level
3. too heavy a load
4. weak valve springs

1. To distribute the gasoline
2. To properly lubricate the engine
3. To assist in priming the cylinders
4. To mix the fuel and air  ← correct

1. By natural or mechanical ventilation  ← correct
2. Covering the batteries in a nonconducting, solid enclosure
3. Mounting the batteries in a position as high as possible
4. Securing the batteries to vibration reducing mounting brackets

1. 1 watt
2. 5 watts
3. 15 watts
4. 25 watts  ← correct

1. Calling frequency
2. Working frequency  ← correct
3. Distress frequency
4. Urgency frequency

1. 15 to 20 miles  ← correct
2. 60 to 90 miles
3. 90 to 120 miles
4. 120 to 150 miles

1. It is required to be marked on the stern with the name of the vessel marked on both bows  ← correct
2. It is required to be marked on the keel, stern, and both bows
3. It is required to be marked on both bows and on the keel
4. It is not required to be marked anywhere on the vessel

1. 2 years
2. 1 year
3. 5 years  ← correct
4. 3 years

1. Sorbent booms
2. Suction equipment
3. Chemical agents  ← correct
4. Skimmers

1. 5 years  ← correct
2. 3 years
3. 2 years
4. 1 years

1. Immediately reverse the engines
2. Increase speed to full to get the vessel away from the person
3. First put the rudder hard over in either direction
4. Stop the propellers from turning and throw a ring buoy over the side  ← correct

This question is asked against Coast Guard illustration D025DG, which we cannot reproduce — the examination drawings are adapted from copyrighted works. To work it you need the illustration in front of you.

1. A  ← correct
2. B
3. C
4. D

1. Hand-held red flare
2. Red aerial pyrotechnic flare
3. Self-contained rocket-propelled parachute red flare
4. Hand-held orange smoke distress flare  ← correct