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1 National Maritime Center Providing Credentials to Mariners Q430 OIM-Deck General-Safety (Sample Examination) Page 1 of 13

2 Choose the best answer to the following Multiple Choice Questions. 1. If you must abandon a rig in VERY HEAVY SEAS, in a survival craft, when should you remove the safety pin and pull the hook release? o (A) Only when waterborne o (B) One to three feet before first wave contact o (C) Upon first wave contact (D) Immediately upon launching 2. Offshore drilling units must have at least two ring buoys with water lights that, when released from the mounting rack, activate a. o (A) steam whistle o (B) radio signal (C) smoke signal o (D) battery powered horn 3. As seen in illustration D004SA below, what action must be taken before inserting a low-velocity fog applicator into an all-purpose nozzle? (A) Remove the high-velocity nozzle tip o (B) Install the high-velocity nozzle tip o (C) Move the handle to position 2 o (D) Move the handle to position 1 4. Which statement is TRUE concerning an inflatable liferaft? o (A) The floor may be inflated for insulation from cold water. o (B) Crew members can jump into the raft without damaging it. o (C) The raft may be boarded before it is fully inflated. (D) All of the above Page 2 of 13

3 5. The official logbook is filed with the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. When does this action take place? o (A) At the end of the year with all other official logbooks o (B) Within 30 days of the date of arrival of the first U.S. port (C) Upon completion of the voyage o (D) At the next Certificate of Inspection 6. Beyond the area of state ownership in the U.S. outer continental shelf, the right to drill is controlled by the. (A) Minerals Management Service o (B) U.S. Corps of Engineers o (C) American Bureau of Shipping o (D) U.S. Coast Guard 7. A small fuel spillage has occurred during helicopter refueling. After the leak has been stopped and fire-control personnel have been notified and are standing by, the next step is to. o (A) clean spilled fuel with rags (B) wash spilled fuel away with a flood of water o (C) proceed with fueling operation o (D) have helicopter move to a safer location 8. A MODU which is required to carry an Oil Record Book must log in the book. o (A) sounding levels of all fuel tanks on a daily basis o (B) the grade and specific gravity of all fuel oil carried o (C) fuel consumption rates on a weekly basis (D) discharge of ballast or cleaning water from fuel tanks 9. When the declination of the Moon is 'S, you can expect some tidal currents in Gulf Coast ports to. o (A) become reversing currents (B) become weak and variable o (C) exceed the predicted velocities o (D) have either a double ebb or a double flood Page 3 of 13

4 10. Until a change to lightweight has been approved, the weights and center of gravity locations for the changes to lightweight shown in the permanent record for the Deep Driller are treated as. (A) variable load o (B) basic load o (C) fixed load o (D) gross tonnage 11. Which officer is responsible for the sanitary condition of the engineering department? o (A) Master o (B) First Assistant o (C) Chief Mate (D) Chief Engineer 12. Large volumes of carbon dioxide are safe and effective for fighting fires in enclosed spaces, such as in a pumproom, provided that the. o (A) ventilation system is kept operating o (B) persons in the space wear gas masks o (C) persons in the space wear damp cloths over their mouths and nostrils (D) ventilation system is secured and all persons leave the space 13. On a MODU, a fire drill shall be conducted once every. (A) week o (B) month o (C) crew change o (D) other week 14. All personnel on board a vessel should be familiar with the rescue boat's. o (A) navigational systems o (B) maintenance schedules o (C) fuel consumption rates (D) boarding and operating procedure Page 4 of 13

5 15. Annual inspection of MODU cranes shall be conducted by. o (A) the crane operator o (B) U.S. Coast Guard o (C) the person in charge (D) a qualified inspector 16. Automatic fire dampers in ventilation systems are operated by use of which item? (A) A fusible link o (B) A heat or smoke detector o (C) A remote operated valve o (D) A CO2 system pressure switch 17. What should you look for evidence of if a victim is unconscious? o (A) High fever o (B) Head injury o (C) Broken limbs (D) Irregular breathing 18. When patching holes in the hull of a MODU, pillows, bedding, and other soft materials can be used as. o (A) wedges o (B) strongbacks (C) gaskets o (D) caulking 19. When fire pumps are used for other than firefighting services, each pipe connecting the other service (except for branch lines used for deck washing) must have which item to be incompliance with regulations? (A) A shut off valve at a manifold near the pump o (B) A check valve installed in the line o (C) A regulator in the line set at 125 psi o (D) A quick disconnect union within ten feet of the pump Page 5 of 13

6 20. Puncture leaks in the lower tubes or bottom of an inflatable liferaft should FIRST be stopped by using which item(s)? o (A) A tube patch o (B) Sail twine and vulcanizing kit (C) Sealing clamps o (D) Repair tape 21. In how many locations must lifeboats be installed on a mobile offshore drilling unit? o (A) 4 o (B) 3 (C) 2 o (D) Which of the following conditions would be the worst for the dispersion of H2S? o (A) gusty winds with rain o (B) heavy rain (C) nearly calm, clear nights or early morning o (D) full sun with high winds 23. The generators on your rig have shut down, leaving you without navigation lights. Which emergency signal would you transmit over the VHF radio to alert vessels in the area of your predicament? o (A) Mayday, Mayday, Mayday o (B) Pan, Pan, Pan o (C) Lights out, Lights out, Lights out (D) Security, Security, Security 24. Temperature and moisture characteristics are modified in a warm or cold air mass due to which factor? o (A) Upper level atmospheric changes o (B) Pressure changes in the air mass o (C) The heterogeneous nature of the air mass (D) Movement of the air mass Page 6 of 13

7 25. Each EPIRB required on a MODU shall be stowed in a manner which will permit. (A) it to float free if the unit sinks o (B) it to remain attached to the unit o (C) replacement of the battery without exposure to the weather o (D) easy access to its storage compartment 26. 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. o (B) The suit will still be serviceable after a brief (2-6 minutes) exposure to flame and burning. o (C) The immersion suit seals in body heat and provides protection against hypothermia for weeks. o (D) The collar must be inflated before abandoning ship. 27. A coastal current. o (A) is also known as a longshore current (B) flows outside the surf zone o (C) flows in a circular pattern o (D) is generated by waves striking the beach 28. On the COASTAL DRILLER, when afloat, oily bilge discharge should be pumped through the. o (A) raw water header (B) skimmer tanks o (C) dump valves o (D) overboard discharge 29. When a survival craft drill is held, the person in charge must insure that. o (A) each emergency position indicating radio beacon is tested for thirty minutes o (B) the helicopter pad landing lights are operating in a quick-flashing mode o (C) all survival craft are lowered to the water, launched, and operated for thirty minutes (D) all davits used for launching liferafts are operated Page 7 of 13

8 30. The two factors which make underwater hull repair of a MODU difficult are accessibility and the. o (A) shape of the hull o (B) availability of tools (C) pressure exerted by the water o (D) threat of progressive flooding 31. To determine the number of industrial personnel allowed on a mobile offshore drilling unit, you should check the. (A) Certificate of Inspection o (B) Safety of Life at Sea Certificate o (C) Operations Manual o (D) Muster List ("Station Bill") 32. For the purpose of training and drills, if reasonable and practicable, how frequently should rescue boats be launched with their assigned crew? o (A) Once a week o (B) Twice a year (C) Once a month o (D) Once a year 33. Who is the legal owner of the Oil Record Book for a fixed or floating drilling rig? o (A) The company leasing the drilling rig o (B) The local state government where the drilling rig is located (C) The U.S. government o (D) The drilling rig's owner, until surrendered upon request 34. What agency issues the Ship Station license for the VHF marine radio on a mobile offshore drilling unit? (A) Federal Communications Commission o (B) Department of Transportation o (C) U.S. Coast Guard o (D) Federal Broadcast Authority Page 8 of 13

9 35. The damage to a vessel is over $25,000. Who must notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Marine Inspection Office as soon as possible? o (A) The person in charge of the vessel o (B) The operator of the vessel o (C) The Master of the vessel (D) All of the above 36. When oily ballast has been pumped overboard, an entry must be made in which log? o (A) Deck rough log o (B) Engine rough log (C) Oil Record Book o (D) Official Logbook 37. To have the ultimate authority for a mobile offshore drilling unit while it is under tow, a rig mover must. o o o (A) hold an Able Seaman endorsement and be designated as the person in charge of the rig (B) be certified by the Minerals Management Service and be designated as the person in charge of the rig (C) be certified by an approved classification society and be designated as the person in charge of the rig (D) hold an endorsement as Offshore Installation Manager and be held as the person in charge of the rig 38. After your vessel has been involved in a casualty, who are you required to make your logbooks, bell books, etc., available to? o (A) Attorneys for opposition parties (B) U.S. Coast Guard officials o (C) Marine surveyors o (D) All of the above Page 9 of 13

10 39. Medical treatment aboard a vessel should not go beyond examination and emergency care without first consulting. (A) a medical doctor o (B) the shore based superintendent o (C) the designated medic aboard o (D) the approved company medical manual 40. Dry chemical extinguishers may be used on what class of fires? o (A) A only o (B) B and C only o (C) B only (D) A, B or C as marked on the extinguisher 41. Each person on a MODU carrying immersion suits must wear the immersion suit in a boat drill, or participate in a drill which includes donning the suit and being instructed in its use at least once every. (A) month o (B) 2 months o (C) 3 months o (D) 6 months 42. What should you do in order to initiate CPR on a drowning victim? o (A) Drain water from the lungs before ventilating (B) Begin mouth-to-mouth ventilations o (C) Do not tilt the head back since it may cause vomiting o (D) Start chest compressions before the victim is removed from the water 43. After being launched from MODUs, totally enclosed survival craft which have been afloat over a long period require. o (A) use of ear plugs to dampen engine noise (B) regular checks of bilge levels o (C) frequent opening of hatches to permit entry of fresh air o (D) frequent flushing of the water spray system with fresh water Page 10 of 13

11 44. Weather observations provided by each weather station include all of the following except which item? (A) Predicted weather for the next twelve hours o (B) Visibility o (C) Temperature o (D) Barometric pressure and change in the last three hours 45. Which is supplied to the vessel by the U.S. Coast Guard? (A) Official Logbook o (B) Rough Logbook o (C) Cargo gear register o (D) Bell book 46. Weather forecast messages are usually. o (A) given only to TV stations o (B) broadcast immediately on VHF Channel 16 and 2182 khz o (C) transmitted only by commercial broadcast stations (D) broadcast in plain language 47. On offshore drilling units fitted with fixed CO2 systems, the system must discharge at least 85 percent of the required amount of CO2 within. o (A) 1 minute (B) 2 minutes o (C) 3 minutes o (D) 4 minutes 48. What class of bulkhead is required around the galley on a MODU? (A) Class A o (B) Class B o (C) Class C o (D) Class D Page 11 of 13

12 49. The atmosphere in a tank is too rich when it is. o (A) in a noncombustible state which can be relied on to occur naturally on a regular basis o (B) capable of supporting combustion (C) incapable of supporting combustion because the hydrocarbon vapor content makes the atmosphere above the UFL (Upper Flammable Limit) o (D) incapable of supporting combustion because the hydrocarbon vapor content makes the atmosphere below the LFL (Lower Flammable Level) 50. Which type of portable fire extinguisher is best suited for putting out a Class D fire? o (A) Foam o (B) Dry chemical (C) Dry powder o (D) CO2 Page 12 of 13

13 National Maritime Center Providing Credentials to Mariners D004SA 5/23/2016 Adapted for testing purposes only Further reproduction prohibited without permission Page 13 of 13