Seamanship Test 2 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Which is the typical range for the Safety Factor for marine
applications?
A. 1 through 10
B. 5 through 12
C. 7 through 15
D. none of the above -
correct answer ✅B. 5 through 12
What is the best type of line to use for a stopper?
A. nylon because it stretches and will withstand sudden loads on
the line
B. manila, it is always used because of its high coefficient of friction
C. dacron, because of the low stretch and high strength
D.match the stopper as the line in use (nylon, dacron, etc.) -
correct answer ✅D.match the stopper as the line in use (nylon,
dacron, etc.)
Which best describes dynamic loading?
A. the load placed on a line due to motion
B. a sudden strain put on a line
C. the load on a line as a weight in suspended above the dock
, Seamanship Test 2 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
D. When the load is shared by two or more lines or wires -
correct answer ✅A. the load placed on a line due to motion
To "wrap" a vessel is to
A. secure it to the dock with mooring lines
B. add extra lines in anticipates of heavy weather
C. move the vessel by using its mooring lines
D. keep bow lines tighter than stern lines -
correct answer ✅C. move the vessel by using its mooring lines
Describe the difference (if any) between the line handling
commands "check" and "hold" the line
A. The two terms are interchangeable
B. "Check" means to inspect the line as it is in tension. "Hold"
means to hold the line fast to the bitt.
C. To "check" the line is to ease it but maintain tension. "Hold"
means to wait for commands.
D. "Check" means hold tension, but ease it if the line is in danger of
parting. "Hold" means to hold the line fast -
correct answer ✅D. "Check" means hold tension, but ease it if the
line is in danger of parting. "Hold" means to hold the line fast
Answers (Grade A+)
Which is the typical range for the Safety Factor for marine
applications?
A. 1 through 10
B. 5 through 12
C. 7 through 15
D. none of the above -
correct answer ✅B. 5 through 12
What is the best type of line to use for a stopper?
A. nylon because it stretches and will withstand sudden loads on
the line
B. manila, it is always used because of its high coefficient of friction
C. dacron, because of the low stretch and high strength
D.match the stopper as the line in use (nylon, dacron, etc.) -
correct answer ✅D.match the stopper as the line in use (nylon,
dacron, etc.)
Which best describes dynamic loading?
A. the load placed on a line due to motion
B. a sudden strain put on a line
C. the load on a line as a weight in suspended above the dock
, Seamanship Test 2 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
D. When the load is shared by two or more lines or wires -
correct answer ✅A. the load placed on a line due to motion
To "wrap" a vessel is to
A. secure it to the dock with mooring lines
B. add extra lines in anticipates of heavy weather
C. move the vessel by using its mooring lines
D. keep bow lines tighter than stern lines -
correct answer ✅C. move the vessel by using its mooring lines
Describe the difference (if any) between the line handling
commands "check" and "hold" the line
A. The two terms are interchangeable
B. "Check" means to inspect the line as it is in tension. "Hold"
means to hold the line fast to the bitt.
C. To "check" the line is to ease it but maintain tension. "Hold"
means to wait for commands.
D. "Check" means hold tension, but ease it if the line is in danger of
parting. "Hold" means to hold the line fast -
correct answer ✅D. "Check" means hold tension, but ease it if the
line is in danger of parting. "Hold" means to hold the line fast
