Seamanship Test 2 UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
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
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
What is being reference when describing a block for fiber rope as a 6-inch block?
A. the size of the sheave diameter
B. the length of the cheek along its long axis
C. the length of the metal strap
D. the circumference of the line the block was design for use - CORRECT ANSWER - B.
the length of the cheek along its long axis
The cheek length in inches of a block should be about
A. twice the diameter of its sheaves for manila line
B. 5 to 12 times the diameter of a manila line
C. 3 times the circumference of a manila line
D. 20 times the diameter of a manila line - CORRECT ANSWER - C. 3 times the
circumference of a manila line
A snatch block would most likely be used as a
A. fairlead
B. boat fall
C. riding pawl
D. topping lift - CORRECT ANSWER - A. fairlead
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
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
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
What is being reference when describing a block for fiber rope as a 6-inch block?
A. the size of the sheave diameter
B. the length of the cheek along its long axis
C. the length of the metal strap
D. the circumference of the line the block was design for use - CORRECT ANSWER - B.
the length of the cheek along its long axis
The cheek length in inches of a block should be about
A. twice the diameter of its sheaves for manila line
B. 5 to 12 times the diameter of a manila line
C. 3 times the circumference of a manila line
D. 20 times the diameter of a manila line - CORRECT ANSWER - C. 3 times the
circumference of a manila line
A snatch block would most likely be used as a
A. fairlead
B. boat fall
C. riding pawl
D. topping lift - CORRECT ANSWER - A. fairlead
