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Sea school deck general Exam Guide
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Which vessel is not required to have a pollution placard posted on board? -Correct
Answer ✔A 15 foot passenger vessel
You should keep clear of: -Correct Answer ✔Any line under strain
In relation to the turning circle of a ship the term "Transfer" means the distance -
Correct Answer ✔Gained at right angles to the original course
What is true concerning an inflatable raft? -Correct Answer ✔The floor may be
inflated for insulation from cold water
Crew members can jump into the raft without damaging it
The raft may be boarded before it is fully inflated
In a williamson turn the rudder is put over full until the: -Correct Answer ✔Vessel
has turned 60 degrees from her original course
Leeway is the: -Correct Answer ✔Lateral movement of a vessel downwind of her
intended course
The part of an anchor which takes hold on the bottom is the: -Correct Answer
✔Fluke
The regulations governing the frequencies of the bridge to bridge radiotelephone
are issued by: -Correct Answer ✔Federal communications commission
You hear an escape of air from the life raft just after it is inflated. You should: -
Correct Answer ✔Not panic since the safety valves allow excess pressure to escape
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You recieve word that a person has fallen overboard from your starboard side. You
should first: -Correct Answer ✔Put the wheel hard right
If your vessel is dragging her anchor in a strong wind you should: -Correct Answer
✔Increase the scope of the line
A definite advantage to using water as a fire extinguishing agent is its
characteristic of: -Correct Answer ✔Rapid expansion as water absorbs heat and
changes to steam
The recommended procedure for unreeling synthetic fiber line is: -Correct Answer
✔Insert a pipe through the center of the reel and pull from the bottom
Laying out a line in successive circles flat on deck with the bitter end in the center
is known as: -Correct Answer ✔Flemishing
Most fatal accidents in water occur due to: -Correct Answer ✔Drowning
Which knot is best for making a temporary eye -Correct Answer ✔Bowline
A person has fallen overboard on your portside. What action should you take? -
Correct Answer ✔Immediately put the rudder over hard left
If you are in a fire in an enclosed compartment, which action will improve your
ability to breathe? -Correct Answer ✔Remain low to the deck
The proper VHF-FM channel to use to make a mayday distress call is: -Correct
Answer ✔Channel 16
Where should life preservers be stowed? -Correct Answer ✔In protected locations
topside, convenient to personnel
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Sea school deck general Exam Guide
Questions and Answers 2025
Which vessel is not required to have a pollution placard posted on board? -Correct
Answer ✔A 15 foot passenger vessel
You should keep clear of: -Correct Answer ✔Any line under strain
In relation to the turning circle of a ship the term "Transfer" means the distance -
Correct Answer ✔Gained at right angles to the original course
What is true concerning an inflatable raft? -Correct Answer ✔The floor may be
inflated for insulation from cold water
Crew members can jump into the raft without damaging it
The raft may be boarded before it is fully inflated
In a williamson turn the rudder is put over full until the: -Correct Answer ✔Vessel
has turned 60 degrees from her original course
Leeway is the: -Correct Answer ✔Lateral movement of a vessel downwind of her
intended course
The part of an anchor which takes hold on the bottom is the: -Correct Answer
✔Fluke
The regulations governing the frequencies of the bridge to bridge radiotelephone
are issued by: -Correct Answer ✔Federal communications commission
You hear an escape of air from the life raft just after it is inflated. You should: -
Correct Answer ✔Not panic since the safety valves allow excess pressure to escape
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You recieve word that a person has fallen overboard from your starboard side. You
should first: -Correct Answer ✔Put the wheel hard right
If your vessel is dragging her anchor in a strong wind you should: -Correct Answer
✔Increase the scope of the line
A definite advantage to using water as a fire extinguishing agent is its
characteristic of: -Correct Answer ✔Rapid expansion as water absorbs heat and
changes to steam
The recommended procedure for unreeling synthetic fiber line is: -Correct Answer
✔Insert a pipe through the center of the reel and pull from the bottom
Laying out a line in successive circles flat on deck with the bitter end in the center
is known as: -Correct Answer ✔Flemishing
Most fatal accidents in water occur due to: -Correct Answer ✔Drowning
Which knot is best for making a temporary eye -Correct Answer ✔Bowline
A person has fallen overboard on your portside. What action should you take? -
Correct Answer ✔Immediately put the rudder over hard left
If you are in a fire in an enclosed compartment, which action will improve your
ability to breathe? -Correct Answer ✔Remain low to the deck
The proper VHF-FM channel to use to make a mayday distress call is: -Correct
Answer ✔Channel 16
Where should life preservers be stowed? -Correct Answer ✔In protected locations
topside, convenient to personnel
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