ASTB Prep UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
The term abeam refers to? - CORRECT ANSWER - 90 degrees or 270 degrees relative to
one's own ship.
The wings are ______
These are a part of an aircrafts surface that help control what 5 things? - CORRECT
ANSWER - -air foils
-Lift, direction, stability, thrust, propulsion
A port quartering sea would describe _______? - CORRECT ANSWER - Seas that are
arriving at an angle on the left side of the stern.
What is ground effect? - CORRECT ANSWER - When air downwash from the aircraft comes
in contact with the ground and is reflected back up to add lift to the aircraft.
"Come left/right to course" - CORRECT ANSWER - Make a slight change in course or
heading, usually less then 15 degrees.
-An aircraft engine cawling provides what advantes? - CORRECT ANSWER - -It allows for
cooling air to reach the power plant
-It protects the engine from external objects
-It provides an aerodynamic union between the engine and the aircraft fuselage or wing
What is a cleat? - CORRECT ANSWER - A strip of wood, metal, etc. fastened across a
surface to provide support and/or footing. an example of a deck fitting.
, What is a knot? - CORRECT ANSWER - A unit of speed measuring one nautical mile (1.15
statue miles, 1.85 km per hour)
Slanted lettering on a nautical chart indicates _____? - CORRECT ANSWER - Slanted
lettering on a nautical chart indicates all information about objects that are affected by tidal
changes and currents.
The aerodynamic force that acts perpendicular to the direction of relative motion is ______? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Lift
What is Bilge? - CORRECT ANSWER - Water that has leaked into the ship and/or waste
water that can accumulate in a holding tank or empty space until it is pumped out.
The ____ is the principal structural member that forms the centerline of the hull running from
bow to stern. - CORRECT ANSWER - Keel
What is a chit? - CORRECT ANSWER - A voucher or replacement for money or services.
A conventional fixed-wing aircraft is controlled around its longitudinal axis by means of the
______? - CORRECT ANSWER - Ailerons
The carrier strike group could be employed in a variety of roles, such as - CORRECT
ANSWER - -Protection of commercial and/or military shipping
-Protection of marine amphibious force
-Establishing a naval presence in support of national interests
What is a boatswain or bosun? - CORRECT ANSWER - The sailor or petty officer in charge
of the deck force or a specific section of the ship's crew
"_____" flights may have landing requirements of up to ____ft. or more and take off
requirements of up to ___ft. or more - CORRECT ANSWER - "wide-body" flights
Questions and CORRECT Answers
The term abeam refers to? - CORRECT ANSWER - 90 degrees or 270 degrees relative to
one's own ship.
The wings are ______
These are a part of an aircrafts surface that help control what 5 things? - CORRECT
ANSWER - -air foils
-Lift, direction, stability, thrust, propulsion
A port quartering sea would describe _______? - CORRECT ANSWER - Seas that are
arriving at an angle on the left side of the stern.
What is ground effect? - CORRECT ANSWER - When air downwash from the aircraft comes
in contact with the ground and is reflected back up to add lift to the aircraft.
"Come left/right to course" - CORRECT ANSWER - Make a slight change in course or
heading, usually less then 15 degrees.
-An aircraft engine cawling provides what advantes? - CORRECT ANSWER - -It allows for
cooling air to reach the power plant
-It protects the engine from external objects
-It provides an aerodynamic union between the engine and the aircraft fuselage or wing
What is a cleat? - CORRECT ANSWER - A strip of wood, metal, etc. fastened across a
surface to provide support and/or footing. an example of a deck fitting.
, What is a knot? - CORRECT ANSWER - A unit of speed measuring one nautical mile (1.15
statue miles, 1.85 km per hour)
Slanted lettering on a nautical chart indicates _____? - CORRECT ANSWER - Slanted
lettering on a nautical chart indicates all information about objects that are affected by tidal
changes and currents.
The aerodynamic force that acts perpendicular to the direction of relative motion is ______? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Lift
What is Bilge? - CORRECT ANSWER - Water that has leaked into the ship and/or waste
water that can accumulate in a holding tank or empty space until it is pumped out.
The ____ is the principal structural member that forms the centerline of the hull running from
bow to stern. - CORRECT ANSWER - Keel
What is a chit? - CORRECT ANSWER - A voucher or replacement for money or services.
A conventional fixed-wing aircraft is controlled around its longitudinal axis by means of the
______? - CORRECT ANSWER - Ailerons
The carrier strike group could be employed in a variety of roles, such as - CORRECT
ANSWER - -Protection of commercial and/or military shipping
-Protection of marine amphibious force
-Establishing a naval presence in support of national interests
What is a boatswain or bosun? - CORRECT ANSWER - The sailor or petty officer in charge
of the deck force or a specific section of the ship's crew
"_____" flights may have landing requirements of up to ____ft. or more and take off
requirements of up to ___ft. or more - CORRECT ANSWER - "wide-body" flights
