Coast Guard QMED Oiler Examination Practice 270+
Questions And Correct Answers (Verified Answers) Plus
Rationales 2026
If a bolt or stud were to break off flush at the surface, how do you
remove it - ANSWER---drill a hole in the center of the stud
The number of screw threads per inch for Standard National Coarse 1/2
bolt is - ANSWER---13
If a matching nut and bolt have class 4 or no. 4 fit they will - ANSWER-
--be hard to turn by hand but easy with a wrench
what basic dimensions are used in describing bolts - ANSWER---
diameter, length, and number of threads per inch
The letters NC in 1/4-20NC indicates the bolt is - ANSWER---threaded
with national coarse threads
the term 5/16 - 24 desscribes - ANSWER---bolt size and threads per
inch
the best method of determining threads per inch of a bolt or screw would
be through the use of - ANSWER---thread tool gage
if you have to abandon ship and enter a liferaft, your main course of
action should be to - ANSWER---remain in the vicinity of the sinking
vessel
, Coast Guard QMED Oiler Examination Practice 270+
Questions And Correct Answers (Verified Answers) Plus
Rationales 2026
the station bill shows each crew lifeboat station, their duties during
abandonment, basic instructions and - ANSWER---all emergency
signals
part of the required equipment for a lifeboat includes - ANSWER---
boathook, painter, whistle
which of the following events shall be conducted during a fire and boat
drill - ANSWER---all watertight doors which are in use while the vessel
is underway shall be operated
you have abandoned ship and are in charge of a liferaft or lifeboat. How
much water per day should you permit each person after the first 24
hours - ANSWER---1 pint
can freshwater be obtained from fish - ANSWER---no
inflatable life rafts must be overhauled and inspected at a USCG
approved servicing facility every - ANSWER---twelve months
a safety feature on all inflatable life rafts is - ANSWER---the use of
water stabilizing pockets
, Coast Guard QMED Oiler Examination Practice 270+
Questions And Correct Answers (Verified Answers) Plus
Rationales 2026
an inflatable life raft is floating in its container, attached to the ship by
its painter, as the ship is sinking rapidly. what action should be taken -
ANSWER---no action the pull on the painter will cause the life raft to
inflate
the operating cord on an inflatable life raft also serves as a - ANSWER--
-painter
puncture leaks in the lower tubes, or bottom of an inflatable liferaft
should first be stopped by using - ANSWER---sealing clamps
does an immersion suit reduce the rate of body cooling and increase the
survival time in cold water - ANSWER---yes
most enclosed lifeboats or covered survival capsules will automatically
right themselves if they capsize. this will occur when - ANSWER---all
passengers are strapped in their seats
if the water level is rising in the bilge of a survival craft you should first
- ANSWER---check the bilge drain plug
your survival craft is rolling in heavy seas, you can reduce the possibilty
of capsizing by - ANSWER---rigging a sea anchor
, Coast Guard QMED Oiler Examination Practice 270+
Questions And Correct Answers (Verified Answers) Plus
Rationales 2026
you are in a survival craft broadcasting a distress message, what
information is essential to your rescuers - ANSWER---your latitude and
longitude
using a sea anchor with the survival craft will - ANSWER---reduce your
drift rate
physical exertion on the part of a person who has fallen into cold water
can - ANSWER---increase your rate of heat loss
once the daily ration of drinking water in a survival situation has been
established, the drinking routine should include - ANSWER---one half
the daily ration twice during the day
during an abandonment drill, the first person to arrive at the survival
craft should - ANSWER---prepare the craft for boarding
if you have to abandon ship and enter a liferaft your main course of
action should be to - ANSWER---remain in the vicinity of the sinking
vessel
you can find the location of your abandon ship post by checking -
ANSWER---the station bill
Questions And Correct Answers (Verified Answers) Plus
Rationales 2026
If a bolt or stud were to break off flush at the surface, how do you
remove it - ANSWER---drill a hole in the center of the stud
The number of screw threads per inch for Standard National Coarse 1/2
bolt is - ANSWER---13
If a matching nut and bolt have class 4 or no. 4 fit they will - ANSWER-
--be hard to turn by hand but easy with a wrench
what basic dimensions are used in describing bolts - ANSWER---
diameter, length, and number of threads per inch
The letters NC in 1/4-20NC indicates the bolt is - ANSWER---threaded
with national coarse threads
the term 5/16 - 24 desscribes - ANSWER---bolt size and threads per
inch
the best method of determining threads per inch of a bolt or screw would
be through the use of - ANSWER---thread tool gage
if you have to abandon ship and enter a liferaft, your main course of
action should be to - ANSWER---remain in the vicinity of the sinking
vessel
, Coast Guard QMED Oiler Examination Practice 270+
Questions And Correct Answers (Verified Answers) Plus
Rationales 2026
the station bill shows each crew lifeboat station, their duties during
abandonment, basic instructions and - ANSWER---all emergency
signals
part of the required equipment for a lifeboat includes - ANSWER---
boathook, painter, whistle
which of the following events shall be conducted during a fire and boat
drill - ANSWER---all watertight doors which are in use while the vessel
is underway shall be operated
you have abandoned ship and are in charge of a liferaft or lifeboat. How
much water per day should you permit each person after the first 24
hours - ANSWER---1 pint
can freshwater be obtained from fish - ANSWER---no
inflatable life rafts must be overhauled and inspected at a USCG
approved servicing facility every - ANSWER---twelve months
a safety feature on all inflatable life rafts is - ANSWER---the use of
water stabilizing pockets
, Coast Guard QMED Oiler Examination Practice 270+
Questions And Correct Answers (Verified Answers) Plus
Rationales 2026
an inflatable life raft is floating in its container, attached to the ship by
its painter, as the ship is sinking rapidly. what action should be taken -
ANSWER---no action the pull on the painter will cause the life raft to
inflate
the operating cord on an inflatable life raft also serves as a - ANSWER--
-painter
puncture leaks in the lower tubes, or bottom of an inflatable liferaft
should first be stopped by using - ANSWER---sealing clamps
does an immersion suit reduce the rate of body cooling and increase the
survival time in cold water - ANSWER---yes
most enclosed lifeboats or covered survival capsules will automatically
right themselves if they capsize. this will occur when - ANSWER---all
passengers are strapped in their seats
if the water level is rising in the bilge of a survival craft you should first
- ANSWER---check the bilge drain plug
your survival craft is rolling in heavy seas, you can reduce the possibilty
of capsizing by - ANSWER---rigging a sea anchor
, Coast Guard QMED Oiler Examination Practice 270+
Questions And Correct Answers (Verified Answers) Plus
Rationales 2026
you are in a survival craft broadcasting a distress message, what
information is essential to your rescuers - ANSWER---your latitude and
longitude
using a sea anchor with the survival craft will - ANSWER---reduce your
drift rate
physical exertion on the part of a person who has fallen into cold water
can - ANSWER---increase your rate of heat loss
once the daily ration of drinking water in a survival situation has been
established, the drinking routine should include - ANSWER---one half
the daily ration twice during the day
during an abandonment drill, the first person to arrive at the survival
craft should - ANSWER---prepare the craft for boarding
if you have to abandon ship and enter a liferaft your main course of
action should be to - ANSWER---remain in the vicinity of the sinking
vessel
you can find the location of your abandon ship post by checking -
ANSWER---the station bill
