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1. Life jackets should be marked with the
A. maximum weight allowed
B. stowage space assigned
C. vessel's home port
D. vessel's name

2. Life jackets should be stowed in

A. survival craft
B. Mess rooms
C. readily accessible locations
D. locked watertight containers

3. Which statement is TRUE concerning life jackets which are severely damaged?
A. They should be replaced
B. They must be tested for buoyancy before being continued in use
C. They can be repaired by a reliable seamstress.
D. They can be used for children

4. Life jackets should be marked with the

A. maximum weight allowed
B. stowage space assigned
C. vessel's home port
D. vessel's name

5. Which statement is TRUE concerning life jackets?

A. Buoyant vests may be substituted for life jackets
B. Life jackets are designed to turn an unconscious person's face clear of the water
C. Life jackets must always be worn with the same side facing outwards to float properly
D. Lightly stained or faded life jackets will fail in the water and should not be used

6. On an OSV, when may a work vest be substituted for a required life jacket?
A. To replace a damaged life jacket
B. For use during fire drills
C. For use during boat drills
D. At no time

7. How is the external flotation bladder of an immersion suit inflated?

A. It is inflated by a small CO2 bottle that is automatically tripped when the front zipper is at the top of the
zipper track
B. It is inflated by a small CO2 bottle that is manually tripped
C. It is inflated by blowing through an inflation tube
D. It inflates by seawater bleeding into the inflation bladder and reacting with a chemical

8. The external flotation bladder on an immersion suit should be inflated

A. only after two hours in the water
B. only after four hours in the water
C. before entry into the water
D. upon entry into the water
9. The external inflation bladder on an immersion suit should be inflated
A. before you enter the water
B. after you enter the water
C. after one hour in the water
D. after you notice that your suit is losing buoyancy

10. You are testing the external floatation bladder of an immersion suit and find it has a very slow leak. Which
action should be taken?
A. Replace the suit
B. Replace the inflation bladder
C. Contact the manufacturer for repair instructions
D. Some leakage should be expected and a topping off tube is provided; no other action is necessary

11. An immersion suit must be equipped with a/an

A. air bottle for breathing
B. orange smoke canister
C. whistle, light and retro reflective material
D. sea dye marker

12. Which statement concerning immersion suits is TRUE?

A. Immersion suits should be worn during routine work on deck to provide maximum protection
B. After purchasing, the suit should be removed from its storage bag and hung on a hanger where readily
accessible
C. Immersion suits must have a PFD light attached to the front shoulder area
D. Small leaks or tears may be repaired using the repair kit packed with the suit

13. Which is TRUE concerning immersion suits and their use?

A. Only a light layer of clothing may be worn underneath
B. They provide sufficient floatation to do away with the necessity of wearing a life jacket
C. They should be tight fitting
D. A puncture in the suit will not appreciably reduce its value

14. Which statement about immersion suits is TRUE?

A. Prior to abandonment, the suit allows body movement such as walking, climbing a ladder and
picking up small objects
B. The immersion suit seals in body heat and provides protection against hypothermia for weeks
C. The suit is flameproof and provides protection to the wearer while swimming through burning oil
D. The wearer of the suit is severely restricted and requires twice the time to climb a ladder than without the
suit

15. Which statement about immersion suits is TRUE?

A. Immersion suits should be worn while performing routine work on deck
B. After purchasing, the suit should be stowed in the storage bag in which it was received
C. During the annual maintenance, the front zipper should be lubricated using light machine oil or mineral oil
D. Any tear or leak will render the suit unserviceable and it must be replaced

16. Which statement about immersion suits is TRUE?

A. The suit's oil resistance is such that it will be serviceable and be usable after exposure to gasoline or
mineral spirits without needing to be specially treated.
B. The suit seals in body heat and provides protection against hypothermia indefinitely
C. The suit is flameproof and provides protection to the wearer while swimming through burning oil
D. The suit must, without assistance, turn an unconscious person's mouth clear of the water within 5 sec
17. A rigid lifesaving device designed to support survivors in the water is a
A. rigid life raft
B. life float
C. inflatable life raft
D. survival capsule

18. The instructions for rescue boats and life rafts on an OSV must be approved by the
A. lease operator
B. Minerals Management Service
C. Coast Guard
D. person-in-charge of the unit

19. A person who observes an individual fall overboard from an OSV should
A. immediately jump into the water to assist the individual
B. call for help and keep the individual in sight
C. run to the radio room to send an emergency message
D. go to the control room for the distress flares

20. In accordance with SOLAS, the batteries that power interior lighting in inflatable liferafts can be made to last
longer by
A. unscrewing the bulb during the daylight
B. switching the light on only when necessary
C. taking no action is there is no way on saving power
D. taking no action as they shut off automatically in daylight

21. The inside light in an inflatable life raft is turned on

A. automatically as the life raft inflates
B. with a switch near the boarding handle
C. at night because the light has a photosensitive switch
D. by screwing the bulb in after the raft inflates

22. The lights on the outside of the canopy of an inflatable life raft operate
A. by turning the globe clockwise
B. by a switch at the light
C. by a light sensor
D. automatically when the raft is inflated

23. A feature of an inflatable raft which helps keep people stationary in rough weather is what?
A. lashings on the floor of the raft for the passenger's feet
B. straps from the overhead
C. lifelines on the inside of the raft
D. ridges in the floor of the raft

24. An emergency sea anchor may be constructed by using what?

A. a boat bucket
B. an air tank filled with water
C. an oar and canvas weighted down
D. All of the above
25. What must be carried out in order to launch and inflate an inflatable life raft?
A. pull on the hydrostatic release, pull on the sea painter
B. push on the hydrostatic release, pull on the sea painter
C. push on the hydrostatic release, push on the sea painter
D. pull on the hydrostatic release, push on the sea painter

26. An inflatable life raft should be manually released from its cradle by
A. cutting the straps that enclose the container
B. removing the rubber sealing strip from the container
C. loosening the turnbuckle on the securing strap
D. pushing the button on the hydrostatic release

27. What must be carried out in order to manually launch an inflatable life raft not designed for float-free
operation?
A. It will be easily launched by simply breaking the weak link.
B. Depress the hydrostatic release button
C. It is easily launched by cutting the container securing straps
D. It is only necessary to attach the weak link to the vessel

28. An inflatable life raft is thrown into the water from a sinking vessel. Which action occurs automatically after
the painter trips the CO2 bottles to inflate the raft?
A. The sea anchor is deployed
B. The floor inflates
C. If upside down, the raft will right itself
D. The painter detaches from the raft

29. What must be carried out in order to manually launch an inflatable liferaft not designed for float-free
operation?
A. It will be easily launched by simply breaking the weak link.
B. Depress the hydrostatic release button
C. It is easily launched by cutting the container securing straps
D. It is only necessary to attach the weak link to the vessel

30. The abandon ship signal is

A. a continuous ringing of the general alarm bells for at least 10 seconds
B. a continuous ringing of the general alarm, and sounding of the ship's whistle
C. more than 6 short blasts and 1 long blast of the ship's whistle and the same signal on the general
alarm bells
D. a continuous sounding of the ship's whistle

31. The signal given to commence lowering the lifeboats is

A. 3 short blasts of the ship's whistle
B. 1 short blast of the ship's whistle
C. 3 long blasts of the ship's whistle
D. 1 long blast of the ship's whistle

32. The signal for a fire emergency on an OSV is

A. a 30 second on 30 second off alternating signal
B. the continuous blast of the ships whistle for not less than 10 seconds supplemented by the continuous
ringing of the general alarm bells for not less than 10 seconds
C. an intermittent ringing of the general alarm for not less than ten seconds
D. announced over the PA system
33. You hear the general alarm and ship's whistle sound for over 10 seconds. Traditionally, this is the signal for
A. abandon ship
B. dismissal from fire and emergency stations
C. fire and emergency
D. man overboard

34. If help has not arrived in 10-12 hours after having abandoned an OSV in a survival craft, you should
A. go in one direction until the fuel runs out
B. plot course for the nearest land
C. take a vote on the direction in which to go
D. shutdown the engines and put out the sea anchor

35. Provided every effort is used to produce, as well as preserve body moisture content by avoiding perspiration,
how long is it normally possible to survive without stored quantities of water?
A. Up to 3 days
B. 8 - 14 days
C. 15 - 20 days
D. 25 - 30 days

36. An immersion suit should be equipped with a/an

A. air bottle for breathing
B. whistle and hand held flare
C. whistle, strobe light and reflective tape
D. whistle, hand held flare and sea dye marker

37. Which statement about immersion suits is TRUE?

A. The suit must, without assistance, turn an unconscious person's mouth clear of the water within 5
seconds
B. The immersion suit seals in body heat and provides protection against hyposthermia for weeks
C. The suit will still be serviceable after a brief (2-6 minutes) exposure to flame and burning
D. The collar must be inflated before abandoning ship

38. Inflatable life rafts are provided with

A. a portable radio
B. an oil lantern
C. canned milk
D. a towing bridle

39. Inflatable life rafts are provided with a

A. Jack knife
B. towing connection
C. lifeline
D. All of the above

40. Inflatable life rafts are provided with a

A. Very pistol
B. towing connection
C. portable radio
D. canned milk
41. The air spaces in the floor of an inflatable life raft will provide protection against
A. asphyxiation from CO2
B. loss of air in the sides of the raft
C. rough seas
D. cold water temperatures

42. A lifeline must be connected to the life raft

A. overhead safety straps
B. built in seats
C. internal releasing hooks
D. water stabilizing pockets

43. Water pockets on the underside of an inflatable life raft are for
A. catching rain water
B. Stability
C. easy drainage
D. manoeuvre ability

44. What is placed on the underside of an inflatable life raft to help prevent it from being skidded by the wind or
overturned?
A. Ballast bags
B. A keel
C. Strikes
D. Sea anchor

45. Handholds or straps on the underside of an inflatable life raft are provided
A. to right the raft if it capsizes
B. to carry the raft around on deck
C. for crewmen to hang on to
D. to hang the raft for drying

46. In each inflatable rescue boat, what piece of equipment is provided to make quick, emergency, temporary
repairs to a large hold in a raft?
A. No equipment is provided
B. Glue and rubber patches
C. Several various-sized sealing clamps
D. Self-adhesive rubberized canvas patches

47. Puncture leaks in the lower tubes or bottom of an inflatable life raft should FIRST be stopped by using
A. sealing clamps
B. repair tape
C. a tube patch
D. sail twine and vulcanizing kit

48. The jack knife stored on an inflatable life raft will always be located
A. in one of the equipment bags
B. in a special pocket near the forward entrance
C. on a cord hanging from the canopy
D. in a pocket on the first aid kit
49. Using a sea anchor will
A. reduce your drift rate
B. keep the life raft from turning over
C. aid in recovering the life raft
D. increase your visibility

50. When a sea anchor for a survival craft is properly rigged, it will
A. completely stop the survival craft from drifting
B. help to prevent broaching
C. prevent the survival craft from pitching
D. prevent the survival craft from rolling

51. Your rescue craft is broken down and rolling in heavy seas. You can reduce the possibility of capsizing by
A. shifting the rudder constantly
B. moving all personnel forward and low
C. moving all personnel aft
D. rigging a sea anchor

52. A life raft with a capacity of 8 people used in ocean service is required by regulations to carry
A. 8 liters of fresh water
B. 12 units of provisions
C. 12 liters of fresh water
D. 24 units of provisions

53. If you find an inflatable life raft container with the steel bands still in place around its case, you should
A. tell the Master
B. leave the bands in place
C. tell the Mate
D. remove the bands yourself

54. A hydrostatic release mechanism for a life raft

A. must be wet before it will release
B. should be kept in a watertight cover except in an emergency
C. will inflate the raft in its cradle if operated manually
D. must be submerged to a certain depth to release automatically

55. The hydrostatic release mechanism for an inflatable life raft is not periodically serviced and becomes
inoperable, it will fail to
A. set the water lights on immersion
B. release the dye marker from the life raft
C. free the life raft from the vessel
D. break the seal on the carbon dioxide cylinder

56. What is the purpose of the hydrostatic release on an inflatable life raft?
A. to release the raft from the cradle automatically as the ship sinks
B. to inflate the raft automatically
C. to test the rafts hydrostatically
D. None of the above
57. A hydrostatic release mechanism for a life raft
A. must be wet before it will release
B. should be kept in a watertight cover except in an emergency
C. will inflate the raft in its cradle if operated manually
D. must be submerged to a certain depth to release automatically

58. What is the purpose of the hydrostatic release on an inflatable life raft?
A. to release the raft from the cradle automatically as the ship sinks
B. to inflate the raft automatically
C. to test the rafts hydrostatically
D. None of the above

59. Which of the devices listed will prevent an inflated life raft from being pulled under by a vessel which sinks in
water over 100 feet deep?
A. The hydrostatic release
B. A shear pin
C. A rottmer release
D. A weak link in the painter

60. Who should inspect and test an inflatable liferaft?

A. The person in charge
B. An approved servicing facility
C. Shipyard personnel
D. A certified life boatman

61. After launching, an inflatable raft should be kept dry inside by

A. opening the automatic drain plugs
B. draining the water pockets
C. using the electric bilge pump
D. using the bailers and cellulose sponge

62. The instructions for the launching of lifeboats and life rafts must be approved by the
A. lease operator
B. Minerals Management Service
C. Coast Guard
D. person-in-charge of the uni

63. After having thrown the liferaft and stowage container into the water, the liferaft is inflated by
A. pulling on the painter line
B. forcing open the container which operates the CO2
C. hitting the hydrostatic release
D. using the hand pump provided

64. An inflatable liferaft can be launched by

A. the float free method only
B. kicking the hydrostatic release
C. throwing the entire container overboard, then pulling on the operating cord to inflate the raft
D. removing the securing straps
65. An inflatable liferaft is floating in its container, attached to the ship by its painter, as the ship is sinking rapidly.
Which action should be taken with respect to the liferaft container?
A. Cut the painter line so that it will not pull the liferaft container down
B. Swim away from the container so that you will not be in danger as it goes down
C. Take no action as the pull on the painter will cause the liferaft to inflate and open the container.
D. Manually open the container and inflate the liferaft with the hand pump.

66. To launch a life raft by hand, you should

A. cut the casing bands, thrown the raft over the side and it will inflate by itself
B. detach the operating cord, throw the liferaft over the side and it will then inflate
C. cut the casing bands, throw the raft over the side and pull the operating cord
D. throw the liferaft over the side and pull the operating cord

67. What is the correct procedure to follow when launching an inflatable life raft by hand from an OSV?
A. Connect the float free link to the vessel.
B. Pull the painter from the container and make it fast to the cleat provided
C. Open the canopy relief valves.
D. Remove the raft from the container to permit complete inflation

68. An inflatable life raft is floating in its container, attached to the ship by its painter, as the ship is sinking
rapidly. Which action should be taken with respect to the life raft container?
A. Cut the painter line so that it will not pull the liferaft container down
B. Swim away from the container so that you will not be in danger as it goes down
C. Take no action as the pull on the painter will cause the liferaft to inflate and open the container
D. Manually open the container and inflate the liferaft with the hand pump

69. the most important thing to remember when launching an inflatable liferaft by hand is to
A. open the CO2 inflation valve
B. open the raft container
C. ensure that the operating cord is secured to the vessel
D. inflate the raft on the vessel, then lower it over the side

70. The sea painter of an inflatable liferaft should be

A. free running on deck
B. faked out next to the case
C. secured to a permanent object on deck via a weak link
D. stowed near the raft

71. When launching an inflatable liferaft, you should make sure that the operating cord is
A. fastened to some substantial part of the vessel
B. not fastened to anything
C. secured to the hydrostatic release
D. fastened to the raft container

72. Which statement is TRUE concerning an inflatable life raft?

A. The floor may be inflated for insulation from cold water.
B. Crew members may jump into the raft without damaging it.
C. The raft may be boarded before it is fully inflated
D. All of the above
73. In good weather, you should deploy the sea anchor from the life raft to
A. keep the life raft from capsizing
B. navigate against the current
C. keep personnel from getting seasick
D. stay in the general location

74. When whistle signals are used for launching lifeboats, one short blast means
A. use the float-free method only
B. lower all boats
C. raise all boats
D. drill is over, secure all boats

75. When you hear three short blasts on the ship's whistle and the same signal on the general alarm bells, you
A. are required to be at your lifera
B. ft
C. are dismissed from drills
D. should point to the man overboard
E. should start the fire pump

76. While reading the muster list you see that "3 short blasts on the whistle and three short rings on the general
alarm bell" is the signal for
A. abandon ship
B. dismissal from fire and emergency stations
C. fire and emergency
D. man overboard

77. All OSV personnel should be familiar with survival craft

A. boarding and operating procedures
B. maintenance schedule
C. navigational systems
D. fuel consumption rates

78. If you have to jump in the water when abandoning ship, your legs should be
A. spread apart as far as possible
B. held as tightly against your chest as possible
C. in a kneeling position
D. extended straight down and crossed at the ankles

79. If you must jump from a vessel, the correct posture includes
A. holding down the life preserver against the chest with one arm crossing the other, covering the
mouth and nose with a hand, and feet together
B. knees bent and held close to the body with both arms around legs
C. body straight and arms held tightly at the sides for feet first entry into the water
D. both hands holding the life preserver below the chin with knees bent and legs crossed

80. If you continue to wear extra clothing when entering the water after abandoning your vessel, it will
A. weigh you down
B. preserve body heat
C. reduce your body heat
D. make it more difficult to breathe
81. To keep injured survivors warm in the water after abandoning ship, they should
A. be placed in the middle of a small circle formed by the other survivors in the water
B. float on their backs with their arms extended for maximum exposure to the air
C. remove their life preservers and hold on to the uninjured survivors
D. sip water at intervals of fifteen minutes

82. You have abandoned ship and are in an inflatable raft that has just inflated. You hear a continuous hissing
coming from a fitting in a buoyancy tube. What is the cause of this?
A. The saltwater is activating the batteries of the marker lights on the canopy
B. The inflation pump is in automatic operation to keep the tubes fully inflated
C. A deflation plug is partially open allowing the escape of CO2
D. Excess inflation pressure is bleeding off and should soon stop

83. During an abandonment or drill, the first person to arrive at the survival craft should
A. pass out food and water to personnel
B. open the doors and start the sprinkler systems
C. activate the emergency release handle
D. open the doors and prepare the craft for boarding

84. What is one of the FIRST actions you should take after abandoning and clearing away from a vessel?
A. Identify the person in charge
B. Gather up useful floating objects
C. Prepare for arrival of rescue units
D. Arrange watches and duties

85. After abandoning ship which action should be taken IMMEDIATELY upon entering a life raft?
A. Open equipment pack
B. Issue anti-seasickness medicine
C. Get clear of the ship
D. Dry the life raft floor and inflate.

86. You board an inflatable life raft that has been hand launched from a sinking vessel. what should you do FIRST
after everyone is onboard the life raft?
A. cut the painter
B. operate the radio equipment
C. Open the equipment pack
D. Ventilate the life raft of CO2

87. You have hand launched an inflatable life raft. What should be one of your FIRST actions after all persons
have boarded the life raft?
A. Open the equipment pack
B. Inflate the liferaft floor
C. Decide on food and water rations
D. Cut the sea painter and clear the vessel

88. What is one of the FIRST things you would do on boarding an inflatable life raft?
A. Open equipment pack
B. Post a lookout
C. Issue anti-seasickness medicine
D. Pick up other survivors
89. Which of the following steps should normally be taken first by those who have boarded a liferaft in an
emergency situation?
A. Ration food and water supplies
B. Search for survivors
C. Determine position and closest point of land
D. Check pyrotechnic supplies

90. You have abandoned your vessel. You are in a life raft and have cleared away from your vessel. One of your
FIRST actions should be to
A. take measures to maintain morale
B. prepare and use radio equipment
C. identify the person in charge of life raft
D. search for survivors

91. A life raft which has inflated bottom-up on the water

A. should be righted by standing on the carbon dioxide cylinder, holding the righting straps and leaning
backwards
B. should be righted by standing on the life line, holding the righting straps leaning backwards
C. will right itself when the canopy tube inflates
D. must be cleared of the buoyant equipment before it will right itself

92. If an inflatable liferaft inflates upside down, you can right it by

A. pushing up on one side
B. standing on the CO2 bottle, holding the bottom straps, and throwing your weight backwards
C. getting at least three or four men to push down on the side containing the CO2 cylinder
D. doing nothing; it will right itself after the canopy supports inflate

93. If an inflatable liferaft is overturned, it may be righted by

A. filling the stabilizers on one side with water
B. releasing the CO2 cylinder
C. pushing up from under one end
D. standing on the inflating cylinder and pulling on the straps on the underside of the raft

94. To turn over a liferaft that is floating upside down, you should pull on the
A. canopy
B. manropes
C. sea painter
D. righting lines

95. If more than one liferaft is manned after the vessel has sunk,
A. each raft should go in a different direction in search of land
B. the possibility of a search aircraft finding you is increased by spreading out
C. reduce the number of liferafts by getting as many people as possible into as few rafts as possible
D. tie each of the rafts together and try to stay in a single group