ASTB-e: Naval Knowledge Exam
Questions and Answers
Ahoy - correct Answer-ship to ship or ship to shore combination greeting and attention-
getting term, usually when one party is unknown to the other
Airdale - correct Answer-aircraft-related crew
Lubbers Line - correct Answer-a fixed line on the compass of a ship or airplane that is
aligned with the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.
Ebb tide - correct Answer-Tide falling after high tide.
Capstan - correct Answer-a revolving cylinder with a vertical axis used for winding a
rope or cable, powered by a motor or pushed around by levers.
Windward - correct Answer-facing the wind
Leeward - correct Answer-the side sheltered or away from the wind.
US Navy founded - correct Answer-October 13, 1775
First globe circumnavigation - correct Answer-September 20, 1519
Pearl Harbor date - correct Answer-December 7, 1941
Hull - correct Answer-the frame or body of ship
USS Alfred - correct Answer-What was the first US Navy Flagship?
Old Ironsides AKA USS Constitution - correct Answer-Was one of the first three naval
ships built by the United States.
frigate - correct Answer-A type of warship
Naval Aviation Began - correct Answer-November 1910
Riverine - correct Answer-relating to or situated on a river or riverbank; riparian.
One statute mile is equal to how many nautical miles? - correct Answer-0.86 nautical
miles
, Before the Mast - correct Answer-refers to enlisted men in a crew
Boot Ensign - correct Answer-the most senior ensign of a Navy ship, squad, or shore
activity. Mentors for new ensigns.
Bow - correct Answer-front of a ship
Bravo Zulu - correct Answer-well done
Bridge - correct Answer-Control center of a ship that is underway.
Bring ship to anchor - correct Answer-Bring the ship to a halt and drop the anchor
Bulkhead - correct Answer-a wall or other vertical surface, especially on a ship
ButterBar - correct Answer-someone with the lowest officer rank, pay grade O-1 ensign
or second lieutenant, whose rank insignia is one gold-colored rectangular bar; usually
carries a connotation of a lack of experience.
Cast off all lines - correct Answer-disconnect or let go all lines connecting a ship with a
dock or another ship
Coxswain - correct Answer-the helmsman of a ship.
helmsman - correct Answer-a person who steers a ship or boat
deck - correct Answer-floor or other horizontal surface, especially on a ship.
Dogwatch - correct Answer-either of two short watches: from 4-6 pm or 6-8 pm
Duffle - correct Answer-a sailor's personal effects
ease the rudder - correct Answer-Decrease current rudder angle
elevators - correct Answer-Lifts aircraft to the flight deck.
Amidships - correct Answer-situated in the middle of a ship, either longitudinally or
laterally
Fathom - correct Answer-nautical unit of measurement equaling six feet.
Gangway - correct Answer-get out of the way. Also refers to the walkway btwn the dock
and ship.
Questions and Answers
Ahoy - correct Answer-ship to ship or ship to shore combination greeting and attention-
getting term, usually when one party is unknown to the other
Airdale - correct Answer-aircraft-related crew
Lubbers Line - correct Answer-a fixed line on the compass of a ship or airplane that is
aligned with the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.
Ebb tide - correct Answer-Tide falling after high tide.
Capstan - correct Answer-a revolving cylinder with a vertical axis used for winding a
rope or cable, powered by a motor or pushed around by levers.
Windward - correct Answer-facing the wind
Leeward - correct Answer-the side sheltered or away from the wind.
US Navy founded - correct Answer-October 13, 1775
First globe circumnavigation - correct Answer-September 20, 1519
Pearl Harbor date - correct Answer-December 7, 1941
Hull - correct Answer-the frame or body of ship
USS Alfred - correct Answer-What was the first US Navy Flagship?
Old Ironsides AKA USS Constitution - correct Answer-Was one of the first three naval
ships built by the United States.
frigate - correct Answer-A type of warship
Naval Aviation Began - correct Answer-November 1910
Riverine - correct Answer-relating to or situated on a river or riverbank; riparian.
One statute mile is equal to how many nautical miles? - correct Answer-0.86 nautical
miles
, Before the Mast - correct Answer-refers to enlisted men in a crew
Boot Ensign - correct Answer-the most senior ensign of a Navy ship, squad, or shore
activity. Mentors for new ensigns.
Bow - correct Answer-front of a ship
Bravo Zulu - correct Answer-well done
Bridge - correct Answer-Control center of a ship that is underway.
Bring ship to anchor - correct Answer-Bring the ship to a halt and drop the anchor
Bulkhead - correct Answer-a wall or other vertical surface, especially on a ship
ButterBar - correct Answer-someone with the lowest officer rank, pay grade O-1 ensign
or second lieutenant, whose rank insignia is one gold-colored rectangular bar; usually
carries a connotation of a lack of experience.
Cast off all lines - correct Answer-disconnect or let go all lines connecting a ship with a
dock or another ship
Coxswain - correct Answer-the helmsman of a ship.
helmsman - correct Answer-a person who steers a ship or boat
deck - correct Answer-floor or other horizontal surface, especially on a ship.
Dogwatch - correct Answer-either of two short watches: from 4-6 pm or 6-8 pm
Duffle - correct Answer-a sailor's personal effects
ease the rudder - correct Answer-Decrease current rudder angle
elevators - correct Answer-Lifts aircraft to the flight deck.
Amidships - correct Answer-situated in the middle of a ship, either longitudinally or
laterally
Fathom - correct Answer-nautical unit of measurement equaling six feet.
Gangway - correct Answer-get out of the way. Also refers to the walkway btwn the dock
and ship.
