U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam - dco.uscg.mil · On a lifeboat equipped with Rottmer-type releasing gear, ... • (C) the McCluny hook o (D) a quick release lever If choice C is selected

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U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam

Lifeboatman

Q445-Lifeboatmen

(Sample Examination)

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Q445-Lifeboatmen U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam Lifeboatman Illustrations: 3

Choose the best answer to the following Multiple Choice Questions.

1. Puncture leaks in the lower tubes or bottom of an inflatable liferaft should FIRST be stopped by using __________.

• (A) sealing clamps o (B) repair tape o (C) a tube patch o (D) sail twine and vulcanizing kit

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

2. Limit switches __________.

o (A) cut off power to the winch when the lifeboat reaches the davit bumpers o (B) control the ascent rate of a lifeboat • (C) cut off power to the winch when the lifeboat nears the final stowed position o (D) control the descent rate of a lifeboat

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal is recognized as a distress signal?

o (A) A whistle signal of one prolonged and three short blasts o (B) Directing the beam of a searchlight at another vessel • (C) A smoke signal giving off orange-colored smoke o (D) International Code Signal "PAN" spoken over the radiotelephone


4. The lever shown in illustration D013SA below is operated when a lifeboat is which of the following positions?

o (A) being lowered to sea level • (B) waterborne o (C) in the secured position o (D) at the embarkation deck

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

5. The sea painter is secured in the lifeboat by __________.

• (A) a turn around a forward thwart with a toggle pin thru the eye o (B) a knot around a thwart o (C) an eye splice placed over one of the hooks of the releasing gear o (D) All of the above


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Q445-Lifeboatmen U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam Lifeboatman Illustrations: 3 6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is a distress signal?

o (A) Sounding 5 short blasts on the whistle • (B) A flaming barrel of oil on deck o (C) Answering a one blast whistle signal with two blasts o (D) Firing of green star shells


7. Hand holds or straps on the underside of an inflatable liferaft are provided __________.

• (A) to right the raft if it capsizes o (B) to hang the raft for drying o (C) for crewmen to hang on to o (D) to carry the raft around on deck


8. What is the maximum length of time that distress flares are approved for?

o (A) 1 and 1/2 years o (B) 2 years • (C) 3 and 1/2 years o (D) 5 years


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

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


10. Prior to lowering the lifeboat, the most important item to check is the __________.

o (A) oars • (B) boat plug o (C) sail o (D) life preservers



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Q445-Lifeboatmen U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam Lifeboatman Illustrations: 3 11. Using a sea anchor with the survival craft will __________.

o (A) aid in recovering the survival craft o (B) keep the survival craft from turning over • (C) reduce your drift rate o (D) increase your visibility


12. Which of the following choices best defines EPIRB, ELT, PLBS?

o (A) Radio receivers for distress signals o (B) Emergency equipment replaced by GMDSS o (C) Devices to visually signal distress alerts • (D) Emergency radio transmitters

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

13. When in command of a lifeboat under oars, what does the command "Backwater" mean?

o (A) complete stroke, stop rowing, dip blade about halfway into water, hold water to stop the way on the boat

o (B) complete the stroke, come to "Oars", raise oars smartly to vertical, rest handles on footing, trim blades fore and aft

o (C) lift oars to vertical position, trim blades fore and aft with handles resting on footings • (D) row in astern motion


14. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal, other than a distress signal, can be used by a vessel to attract attention?

o (A) Burning barrel o (B) Continuous sounding of a fog signal apparatus • (C) Searchlight beam o (D) Orange smoke signal


15. While at your lifeboat station, you hear a signal consisting of one short blast of the whistle. This signal indicates __________.

o (A) stop lowering boats o (B) abandon ship o (C) secure from boat stations • (D) commence lowering boats



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Q445-Lifeboatmen U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam Lifeboatman Illustrations: 3 16. In illustration D014SA below, which item number correctly identifies the ballast bags?

o (A) 22 o (B) 12 o (C) 2 • (D) 13


17. The steering oar in a lifeboat is usually referred to as the __________.

o (A) bumpkin oar • (B) sweep oar o (C) becket oar o (D) stroke oar


18. The lights on the outside of the canopy of an inflatable liferaft operate __________.

o (A) by a switch at the light o (B) by a light sensor o (C) by turning the globe clockwise • (D) automatically when the raft is inflated


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

• (A) It is inflated by blowing through an inflation tube. o (B) It is inflated by a small CO2 bottle that is manually tripped. o (C) It is inflated by a small CO2 bottle that is automatically tripped when the front zipper is at the

top of the zipper track. o (D) It inflates by sea water bleeding into the flotation bladder and reacting with a chemical therein.


20. If, for any reason, it is necessary to abandon ship while far out at sea, it is important that the crew members should __________.

o (A) separate from each other as this will increase the chances of being rescued o (B) get away from the area because sharks will be attracted to the vessel • (C) remain together in the area because rescuers will start searching at the vessel's last known

position o (D) immediately head for the nearest land



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Q445-Lifeboatmen U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam Lifeboatman Illustrations: 3 21. If the engine of a survival craft does not start, check to see __________.

o (A) if the limit switch is on o (B) if the water sprinkler system is open o (C) if the air supply system is open • (D) that the fuel valve is open


22. If an inflatable liferaft is to be released manually, where should the operating cord be attached before throwing the raft overboard?

o (A) You should stand on the cord. o (B) Do not attach the cord to anything but throw it overboard with the raft container. o (C) Attach the cord to the special pad eye on the "raft davit launcher". • (D) Attach the cord to a fixed object on the ship.


23. You will find a limit switch on a __________.

• (A) gravity davit o (B) sheath-screw davit o (C) liferaft cradle o (D) radial davit


24. When using a handheld smoke signal in a liferaft, you should activate the signal __________.

• (A) on the downwind side o (B) at the stern o (C) on the upwind side o (D) inside the boat


25. On a lifeboat equipped with Rottmer-type releasing gear, turning the releasing lever releases __________.

o (A) both falls at the same time only if the boat is waterborne o (B) the painter o (C) the after boat fall only if the boat is waterborne • (D) both falls at the same time even if the boat has not reached the water



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Q445-Lifeboatmen U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam Lifeboatman Illustrations: 3 26. Inflatable liferafts are provided with a __________.

o (A) lifeline o (B) towing connection o (C) jackknife • (D) All of the above


27. What factor is essential to the proper operation of a radiator cooled engine?

o (A) Low heat of combustion o (B) Cooling water pressure o (C) Jacket water treatment • (D) Air flow through the radiator


28. When personnel are lifted by a helicopter from an inflatable liferaft, what should the personnel on the raft do?

o (A) Inflate the floor of the raft to provide for additional stability o (B) Take in the sea anchor to prevent fouling of the rescue sling • (C) Deflate the floor of the raft to reduce the danger of capsizing o (D) Remove their lifejackets to prepare for the transfer


29. Lifejackets should be stowed in __________.

• (A) readily accessible spaces o (B) the pumproom o (C) locked watertight containers o (D) the forepeaks


30. The purpose of air tanks in a lifeboat is to __________.

• (A) keep the boat afloat if flooded o (B) provide a stowage place for provisions o (C) add strength to the boat o (D) make the boat float higher



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Q445-Lifeboatmen U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam Lifeboatman Illustrations: 3 31. In illustration D012SA below, what is the mechanism that will release the tricing pendant?

o (A) a 3/4" shackle o (B) the fore and aft gripes • (C) the McCluny hook o (D) a quick release lever


32. What should you do, if help has not arrived in 10-12 hours, after having abandoned your vessel in a survival craft?

o (A) take a vote on the direction in which to go o (B) go in one direction until the fuel runs out • (C) shutdown the engines and put out the sea anchor o (D) plot course for the nearest land


33. When launching a lifeboat, frapping lines should be rigged __________.

o (A) after the boat is in the water • (B) at the embarkation deck o (C) before the boat is moved from the davits o (D) before the gripes are released


34. When abandoning ship and jumping into the water from a substantial height without a life jacket, you should __________.

• (A) jump feet first, covering your nose and mouth with one hand and grasping the opposing upper arm with the other

o (B) jump feet first, holding your knees to your chest o (C) hold your arms firmly at your sides and jump feet first o (D) dive head first, using your hands to break the surface of the water


35. An emergency sea anchor may be constructed by using __________.

o (A) an oar and canvas weighted down o (B) a boat bucket o (C) an air tank filled with water • (D) All of the above



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Q445-Lifeboatmen U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam Lifeboatman Illustrations: 3 36. A man who is conscious has fallen overboard is being picked up by a lifeboat. In a mild breeze how

should the the boat should approach the person in the water?

o (A) With the wind ahead and the victim just off the bow • (B) With the wind just off the bow and the victim to leeward o (C) With the wind just off the bow and the victim to windward o (D) With the wind astern and the victim just off the bow


37. Gasoline tanks should be filled __________.

o (A) with only sufficient fuel for the planned trip so excess gasoline is not carried o (B) to the top to expel all vapors from the tanks o (C) to the top so the operator is certain how much fuel he has aboard • (D) to near the top with some space allowed for gasoline expansion


38. The boat command that means complete the stroke and level the oars horizontally with the blades trimmed fore and aft is __________.

• (A) "Oars" o (B) "Up oars" o (C) "Hold water" o (D) "Way enough"


39. What is the required amount of time that a SART's battery must be able to operate the unit in the standby mode?

o (A) 48 hours • (B) 96 hours o (C) 72 hours o (D) 8 hours


40. What statement about immersion suits is TRUE?

o (A) Immersion suits should be worn while performing routine work on deck. • (B) No stowage container for immersion suits may be capable of being locked. o (C) Any tear or leak will render the suit unserviceable and it must be replaced. o (D) During the annual maintenance, the front zipper should be lubricated using light machine oil

or mineral oil.



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Q445-Lifeboatmen U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam Lifeboatman Illustrations: 3 41. As a vessel sinks to a depth of 15 feet, the hydrostatic trip releases the liferaft container from its

cradle by __________.

o (A) pulling the operating cord o (B) breaking the weak link o (C) releasing the CO2 canister • (D) releasing the tie-down strap


42. Which davit type may be operated by one person?

o (A) Radial • (B) Gravity o (C) Quadrantal o (D) Sheath-screw


43. The air spaces in the floor of an inflatable liferaft will provide protection against __________.

o (A) loss of air in the sides of the raft o (B) rough seas o (C) asphyxiation from CO2 • (D) cold water temperatures


44. Your vessel is taking on water and the order has been given to abandon ship. Which of the following is an effective method of combating hypothermia if you must enter the water?

o (A) when entering the water attempt to do so gradually o (B) apply multiple layers of clothing before donning an immersion suit o (C) only swim if necessary to reach survival craft or other survivors • (D) All of the above


45. Frapping lines are fitted to lifeboat davits to __________.

• (A) reduce the swinging of the lifeboat as it is being lowered from the embarkation level o (B) secure the lifeboat in the davits when in the stowed position o (C) be used as a safety line in an emergency o (D) hold the lifeboat to the ship's side until the tricing lines are passed



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Q445-Lifeboatmen U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam Lifeboatman Illustrations: 3 46. During a SAR helicopter evacuation which of the following describes the proper donning of a rescue

sling?

o (A) The person sits in the sling with their hands clasped across the chest while facing the winch hook

• (B) The loop of the sling passes behind the back and under the arms while facing the winch hook o (C) The person steps onto the sling grasping the hoist line for support while facing away from the

winch hook o (D) The loop of the sling passes across the chest and under the arms while facing away from the

winch hook


47. The required amount of water for each person in a lifeboat on an oceangoing vessel, on an international voyage, is __________.

o (A) 1 liter o (B) 2 liters • (C) 3 liters o (D) 4 liters


48. When whistle signals are used for launching lifeboats, one short blast means __________.

o (A) "drill is over, secure all boats" • (B) "lower all boats" o (C) "raise all boats" o (D) "use the float-free method only"


49. An inflatable liferaft can be launched by __________.

o (A) removing the securing straps o (B) the float free method only o (C) kicking the hydrostatic release • (D) throwing the entire container overboard, then pulling on the operating cord to inflate the raft


50. What is the purpose of the hydrostatic release on an inflatable liferaft?

o (A) To inflate the raft automatically • (B) To release the raft from the cradle automatically as the ship sinks o (C) To test the rafts hydrostatically o (D) None of the above



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