2007年第2期海船船员适任证书全国统考试题

一. 单项选择题

1.from _____the mariner can know the data of tide .

A.the Sea Pilot B.the Cargo Plan C.the Tide Table D.the Port List

2.for details of lights the larger scale charts and Admiralty Lists should be____.

A.considered B.consulted C.concluded D.commanded

3.red sectors of navigation lights warm mariners of_____.

A.floating debris B.heavily trafficked areas

C.recently sunken vessels D.shoals or nearby land

4.all straight lines represent great circle tracks on a chart based on a(n)_____.

A.Mercator projection B.polyconic projection

C.orthographic projection D.gnomonic projection

5.chart correction information is not disseminated through the ______.

A.Summary of Corrections B.Local Notice to Mariners

C.Daily Memorandum D.Chart Correction Card

6.the arrangement of charts in the catalogue is ______.

A.on a regional basis B.on a national basis

C.shown orderly D.appeared from A to W

7.the heights and soundings of Admiralty chart are expressed____in Fathoms____in Meters.

A.either,or B.neither,nor C.another,nor D.other,or

8.what is your ____tropical storm warming information ?

A.latest B.lately C.last D.nowdays

9. Admiralty Notices to Mariners are published ______

A.every day B.every week C.every month D.every year

10.when there is not a chief officer on board,_____should keep and write up the ship’s logbook .

A.the assistant officer B.the captain

C.the officer on duty D.the third officer

11.what is not accepted as the required shipping papers on a manned and loaded tank barge ?_____

A.Bill of Lading B.Manifest C.Shipping document D.Logbook entry

12.in writing up the logbook at the end of your watch ,you make an error. Which of the following is the way to correct th error ?

A.Carefully and nearly ereas the entry and rewrite it correctly

B.Remove this page of the log book and rewriht all entries on a clean page

C.Blot out the error completely and rewrite the entry correctly

D.Cross out the error with a single line and rewrite the entry correctly

13.the injured stevedore paid ____attention to the loading instructions .

A.small B.little C.few D.a few

14.the officer shall be _____the marine environment when taking collision-avoiding aetion.

A.aware of B.clear of C.in charge of D.interested with

15.if the PSCO has _____for believing that the ship ,its equipment or its crew, do not substantially meet the requirements, the PSCO should proceed to a more detailed inspection.

A.clean report B.serious deficiencies C.clear ground D.detention report

16.the Master to prosecute all voyages with the utmost _____and to render customary assistance with the Vessel’s Crew.

A.fastness B.speeding C.swiftness D.despatch

17.instructions on how to conduct search are given in the ______.

A.MARPOL B.IRPCS C.SOLAS D.MERSAR

18.the “urgent”priority should be used for messages______.

A.concerning the Safety of Life at Sea(SOLAS)

B.detailing important navigational warmings

C.containing information concerning the safety of a mobile unit or person

D.concerning on-scene communications

19.the oil residues which cannot be discharged into the sea in compliance with MARPOL 73/78 shall be ______.

A.discharged to into special area

B.discharged into national waters

C.diacharged into the designated zone

D.retained on board or discharged to reception racilities

20.your vessel is port side to a pier with a spring line led aft from the bow .in calm weather, puttig theengines ahead with the rudder hard left should bring_____.

A.the bow in and the stern out B.both the bow and stern in

C.the bow out and the stern in D.both the bow and stern out

21.you are underway in fog and you hear one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts.this is a vessel______.

A.towing B.engaged on pilotage duty C.aground in a fairway

D.stopped and making no way through the water

22.if two mooring lines are to be placed on the same bollard,which method is best

A.place the eye from the forward line on the bollard and then place the eye from the second line directly over the first.

B.it makes no diffierence how the lines are placed

C.place the eye from either line on the bollard,and then bring the eye of the other ling up through the eye of the first ,and place it on the bollard

D.place both eyes on the bollard ,in any manner, but leac both lines to the same winch head on the vessel and secure them on the winch

23.you have achored in a mud and clay bottom .the anchor appears to be dragging in a stom. What action should you take ?

A.shorten the scope of the cable B.veer cable to the anchor

C.drop the other anchor undurfoot

D.drop the second anchor ,veer to a good scope, then weigh the first anchor

24.a tug would not assist a ship to steer if the tug is made up to the large vessel___

A.by a tow line ahead of the vessel B.forward on either bow of the vessel

C.approximately amidships of the vessel D.on the vessel’s quarter

25.mariners proceeding across the main routes are _____to do so at as wide an angle as practicable.

A.recommended B.reported C.applied D.complied

26.the term of Landfall means ______.

A.land first sighted when vessel approaching from seaward

B.land last sighted when vessel leaving from a port

C.in sight of one another when vessel underway

D.in sight of an island during a ship on her voyage

27.you see another vessel approaching ,and its compass bearing does not significantly change. This would indicate that _______.

A.you are the stand-on vessel B.risk of collision exists

C.a special circumstances situation exists D.the other vessel is dead in the water

28.you are overtaking a vessel at night and you see a yellow light showing above the stern-light of the overtaken vessel. The oventaken vessel is______.

A.underway and dredging B.pushing ahead or towing alongside

C.towing astern D.a pilot vessel

29.you are in charge of a stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. The other vessel is 1.5 miles to port. You believe that risk of collision existsl. You should_____.

A.take avoiding action immediately upon determining that risk of collision exists

B.immediately sound the danger signal

C.take avoiding action only after providing the give-way vessel time to take action, and determining that her action is not appropriate

D.hlod course and speed until the point of extremis, and then sound the danger signal, taking whatever action will best avert collision

30.the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea ____while carrying out search and rescue operation.

A.apply fully B.apply half C.apply in part D.not apply

31.a large navigation buot(LNB) is painted______.

A.red B.yellow

C.with red and white vertical stripes

D.with a distinct color and pattern unique to each buoy

32.a single line of position combined with a dead-reckoning position results in a(n)______.

A.running fix B.fix C.estimated position D.assumed position

33.when latitude and longitude are used, these shall be expressed in_____(and decimals of a minute if necessary), north or south of the Equator and east or west of Greenwich.

A.fathoms and meters B.miles and kilometers

C.arc and degress D.degrees and minutes

34.the navigational term SET OF CURRENT means______.

A.velocity of current in konts B.direction from which the current flows

C.estimated current D.direction toward which the current flows

35.currents are _____in rate and direction.

A.vary B.variable C.variably D.variability

36.in mid-ocean, the characteristics of a wave are determined by three factors. What is not one of these factors ?

A.effect of the moon’s gravity B.fetch

C.wind velocity D.length of time a wind has been blowing

37.when the vessels arrives, the cargo of machinery to be unloaded is ______.

A.transported to the ship’s side B.transported into the shed

C.ashed and secured D.delivered to the consignor

38.the agent promised to keep me ____of how our business was going on .

A. to be informed B.informed C.on informing D.informing

39.a microbarograph is a precision instrument that provides a ______.

A.charted record of atmospheric temperature over time

B.charted record of atmospheric pressure over time

C.graphic record of combustible gases measured in an atmosphere

D.graphic record of vapor presure from a flammable/combustible liquid

40.sometimes a tropical storm moves so slowly that a vessel, if asterm of it, can____it.

A.cross B.approach C.proceed near D.run into

41.you will cross the cold front of a low pressure system in about 24 hours. You should_____.

A.expect to see cirrus clouds follwed by altostratus

B.alter course to remain in the navigable semicircle

C.prepare for gusty winds, thunderstorms, and a sudden wind shift

D.expect clear weather, with steady winds and pressure, until the front passes

42.ship’s steering gear refers to _____.

A.cargo handling B.deck winches and derricks

C.engine-room tools D.course controlling system

43.a design modification of an anchor chain which prevents kinking is the____.

A.detachable link B.stud link C.Kenter link D.connecting link

44.the portable radio apparatus means_____’

A.the radio apparatus fitted on the portside

B.the radio with a portable equipment

C.the radio equipment which is easily movable

D.the portable radio with some apparatus

45.an immersion suit must be equipped with a(n)_____.

A.air bottle for breathing B.orange smoke canister

C.whistle,light and retroreflective(反射的), material

D.sea dye marker

46.your radar is set on a true motion display.which of the following will not appear to move across the PPI scope ?

A.Echoes from a buoy B.Own ship’s marker

C.Echo from a ship on the same course at the same speed

D.Echo from a ship on a reciprocal course at the same speed

47.SWEEP INT on radar panel is the abbreviation of_____.

A.sweep introduction B.sweep interest

C.sweep intention D.sweep intensity

48.there is a possibility that small vessel, ice and other floating objects may not be____by radar at an adequate range .

A.reflect B.shown C.detected D.defected

49.magnetic compass deviation_____.

A.varies depending upon the bearing used

B.is the angular difference between magnetic north and compass north

C.is published on the compass rose on most nautical charts

D.is the angular difference between geographic and magnetic meridians

50.it is dangerous for vessels without the use of radar ____the estuary.

A.to get B.to approach C.to proceed D.to close

51.which one of the followings does not limit the effective range of radar ? A.pulse width B.pulse repetition frequency

C.peak power D.target brightness

52.PUBLLC ADDRESS SSTEM:LOUDSPEAKERS IN THE VESSEL’S CABINS,MESS ROOMS ,ETC ,AND ON DECK WHICH IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAN BE BROADCAST FROM A CENTRAL POINT, MOSTLY FROM THE NAVIGATION BRIDGE defines______.

A.PP-system B.PA-system C.AP-system D.AA-system

53.all VHF marine band radios operate in the simplex mode, which means that___

A.only one person may talk at a time

B. only two persons may talk at at the same time

C.the radio only transmits

D.the radio only receives

54.when it is advisable to remain on VHF channel 14 you should say_____.

A.stand by on VHF channel 14 B.come to VHF channel 14

C.VHF channel 14 is the best place for you to stay by

D.remain in channel 14 and do not change

55.a mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry,transit, or escort procedure is know as______

A.Way point B.Receiveing point C.Reporting point D.Closet poit

56.our derrick boom of hatch No.4 is badly cracked ____that it has becom useless.

A.at its goose neck to such a extent B.at it’s goose neck to such an extent

C.at it’s goose neck for such a extent D.at its goose neck to such an extent

57.you can safely step in the bight of a line______.

A.when it is not under strain B.if both ends are made fast

C.in an emergency D.at no time

58.placeing a lashing across a hook to prevent a fitting from slippimg out of the hook is called ________.

A.faking B.flemishing down C.mousing D.winchhead

59.on an anchor windlass ,the wheel over which the anchor chain passes is called a _______.

A.break compressor wheel B.devil’s claw C.wildcat D.winchhead

60.a stay is _____.

A.standing rigging B.a downhaul C.a halyard D.a jib

61.a pattern according to which vessels and /or aircraft may conduct a co-ordinated search is a ______.

A.research pattern B.resaerch mode C.search pattern D.search and rescue mode

62.recharging a previously used cartridge dry-chemical extinguisher is accomplished by ______.

A.authorized fire equipment servicing personnel only

B.replacing the propellent cartidge and refilling with powder

C.puncturing the cartridge seal after installation

D.recharging the cartridge and refilling it with powder

63.which of the following statement is INCORRECT regarding a fire and boat drill on boat drill on your cargo vessel?

A.at least one fire and boat drill shall be held within 24 hours of leaving a port where more than 25 perccent of the crew has been replaced

B.the master is responsible in seeing that each lifeboat is lowered to the water at least once in each 6 months

C.lifeboat equipment shall be examined at least once month to insure that it is complete

D.an entry shall be made in the vessel’s Officeal Logbook relative to each fire and boat drill

64.i’m on fire and have dangerous cargo on board . the most emergentassistance in this case would be_____.

A.life boat B.helicopter C.fire-fighting D.medicine

65.an on-load release system on a survival craft mesns the cable can be released_____.

A.only when the load is taken off the cable

B.only when there is a load on the cable

C.only when activated by the controls at the lowering station

D.at any time

66.when lowering lifeboats in heavy seas, a good practice is to rig frapping lines__

A.on only the forward falls B.on only the after falls

C.with a lead of about 45 degress to the boat

D.from the falls to the main deck of the vessel

67.vessels carrying_____must not willfully wash decks or holds.

A.general cargo B.steel products C.harmful cargo D.machinery

68.in reviving a person who has been overcome by gas fumes. What would you AVOID doing ?

A.giving stimulants

B.prompt removal of the patient from the suffocating atmosphere

C.applying artificial respiration and massage

D.keeping the patient warm and comfortable