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What class of fires involve materials such as wood, cloth, or paper?
Charlie
Bravo
Echo
Delta
Alpha
What individual is generally responsible for training the crew in damage control procedures?
The Damage Control Officer (DCO)
The Safety Officer
The Engineer Officer
The Commanding Officer
The Damage Control Assistant (DCA)
A ship with an "L" as the first letter in its designator is what type of ship?
Auxiliary
Military Sealift
Logistics
Amphibious
Patrol
What term refers to the intersection of the main deck with the shell or side plating of a ship?
The Bilge Keel
The Gunwale
The Quarterdeck
The Forecastle
The Stem Post
A Stem Post would be most closely associated with which of the ship structural components below?
Bilge
Void
Keel
Longitudinal Bulkhead
Transverse Frame
Which of the following is NOT one of the major factors considered in the construction of any naval ship?
Mission
Protection
Seaworthiness
Cargo Capacity
Endurance
What are the two types of portable fire extinguishers commonly found aboard ships?
Carbon dioxide and water
Carbon dioxide and PKP
Light water and PKP
Carbon dioxide and Light water
PKP and water
You never go downstairs on a ship. Instead you go _________.
Under
Mainside
Below
Abaft
Aloft
Where is the "Upper Deck" located?
On the main deck amidships.
Above the main deck at the stern.
Above the main deck amidships.
Above the main deck at the bow.
On the main deck at the bow.
What is the name of the axis of movement of a ship when the bow swings to port and starboard because of wave action?
Roll
Pitch
Yaw
Break
Outboard
Who chooses the name given a U. S. Navy ship?
The Chief of Naval Operations
The Secretary of the Navy
The Congress
A vote is taken among active-duty Navy members
The President
Which major factor of naval ship construction refers to a ship's ability to operate in all kinds of weather?
Maneuverability
Seaworthiness
Endurance
Mission
Habitability
What is the term for the crosswise direction on a ship?
Aft
Transverse
Longitudinal
Athwartships
Fore
What term refers to the vertical distance from the keel to the waterline?
Depth
Freeboard
Draft
Fathom
Transom
What is the most common use for the forepeak and after peak tanks?
To store drinking water
To store provisions.
To help trim the ship.
As fuel storage areas.
To re-route water to avoid flooding.
What is the word used to describe the maximum width of a ship?
Athwartships
Beam
Fantail
Quarter
Transverse
Which of the following is NOT one of the parts of the circulating water cycle, the primary system within a nuclear power plant?
Steam generators
Loops or piping
Coolant pumps
These are all parts of the circulating water cycle of a nuclear power plant.
The reactor
Which class of fires involve burning electrical or electronic equipment?
Class Delta
Class Charlie
Class Echo
Class Alpha
Class Bravo
Where is the national ensign flown while at sea?
From the flagstaff
From the mainmast
From the gaff
From the foremast
From the jackstaff
What term refers to the vertical distance from the main deck to the waterline?
Draft
Transom
Depth
Fathom
Freeboard
In what form of ship launching is a dock flooded to the outside water level and the ship floated out?
None of the answers listed are correct
Float-off launch
Side launch
Dry-dock launch
The ship is always floated out, the only difference is the method used to float it
Rooms onboard ships are generally called what?
Decks
Voids
Spaces
Staterooms
Compartments
What is the name given to partial decks below the lowest complete deck on a ship?
Platform Decks
Poop Decks
Half Decks
Upper Decks
Forecastle Decks
When does a new ship conduct a "shakedown cruise"?
After the christening and commissioning ceremonies
After the christening but before the commissioning ceremonies
After the commissioning but before the christening ceremonies
Before the christening and commissioning ceremonies
There is no set time to do the shakedown cruise, It can come at any time before or after the christening and commissioning ceremonies.
Which fittings are allowed to be opened without prior permission temporarily for access by personnel?
Zebra Fittings
William Fittings
Dog-Zebra Fittings
Circle fittings, such as a circle X-Ray fitting.
Yoke Fittings
Which type of fires might require that firefighters used welder's goggles to protect their eyes from the intense glare?
Class Charlie
Class Echo
Class Delta
Class Bravo
Class Alpha
Which of the following is NOT a type of propulsion used by Navy ships today?
Steam plants
Electric plants
These are all types of propulsion systems currently used by Navy ships today.
Gas-turbine engines
Nuclear power plants
All parts of decks that are exposed to the elements are called what?
Bulwarks
Weather Decks
Signal Bridges
Scuppers
Superstructure Decks
What area on a ship might be compared to an entrance hall or foyer in a building?
The Gunwale
The Bridge
The Keel
The Quarterdeck
The Forecastle
What class of fires involve flammable liquids such as oil, gasoline and paints?
Class Echo
Class Delta
Class Charlie
Class Alpha
Class Bravo
On most naval ships, fresh provisions need to be replenished about how often?
Six months
Three months
One to two weeks
Every other day
30 days
What type of emergency alarm is a series of three pulses, with a short pause before the next series?
Fire alarm
Chemical alarm
Collision alarm
General alarm
General Quarters alarm
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a gas-turbine engine over a conventional steam plant?
It is more compact
It is easier to maintain and repair
It doesn't require a warm-up period
It is lighter
It is less expensive.
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of nuclear power?
Nuclear power plants do not require several hours of warm-up time like steam plants.
Nuclear propulsion plants have fuel resources that last for decades
It is relatively inexpensive to build and install the equipment.
Nuclear-powered ships require less underway replenishment for fuel.
Nuclear propulsion plants do not require oxygen.
Rubber or metal drains that allow water to run off the deck during rain or heavy seas are called what?
Holds
Hawsepipe
Bulwarks
Scuppers
Padeyes
Which major factor of naval ship construction is concerned with the way a ship turns, backs down or evades enemy weapons?
Maneuverability
Protection
Armament
Seaworthiness
Endurance
What is the proper term for the direction from a ship's centerline toward either side?
Larboard
Port
Starboard
Outboard
Inboard
Which major factor of naval ship construction is concerned with the maximum time a ship can steam at a given speed?
Maneuverability
Mission
Seaworthiness
Endurance
Speed
What is the top of the mast called?
The stack
The truck
The jackstaff
The pig-stick
The flagstaff
Boat decks, signal bridges and navigating bridges are examples of what type of deck?
Upper Decks
Main Decks
Poop Decks
Superstructure Decks
Forecastle Decks
Which of the following is a partial deck above the main deck at the bow of a ship?
The Forecastle Deck
The Poop Deck
The Quarter Deck
The Upper Deck
The Transverse Deck
Personnel who attempt to make emergency repairs to vital damaged equipment or ship's structure are called what?
Repair parties
Away teams
Damage Control Assistants
CBR parties
Damage control groups
What is the name of the headquarters for all damage control activities in the ship's battle organization?
Central Control
Damage Control Central
Repair Locker One
Repair Locker Central
Main Stations Damage Control
Which class of fires involve combustible metals such as magnesium, sodium, and titanium?
Class Charlie
Class Alpha
Class Echo
Class Bravo
Class Delta
Which of the following best describes the meaning of the term "to lose trim"?
To be down by the head or stern, generally due to flooding.
To have too little freeboard and therefore be subject to rolling.
To have too much freeboard and therefore be subject to listing.
To lose the ability to use your rudder in heavy weather.
To have too much freeboard and therefore be subject to capsizing.
What areas of the ship are set up to handle casualties and are manned by medical department personnel?
Damage Control Centrals
Battle dressing stations
Repair Lockers
Emergency Medical Stations
Emergency Medical Lockers
What is the difference between a ship designated as a "CVN" vice a ship designated as a "CV"?
CVNs are Navy ships, CVs are not.
CVNs belong to the United Nations, CVs belong to the United States.
The CVN is nuclear powered.
The CVN is a newer version of an aircraft carrier.
Aircraft carriers after World War II were designated as CVNs. Before WWII they were CVs.
What devices are used to slow the high-speed turbine shafts to speeds that can be used by propellers?
Condensers
Compressors
Gas Turbine Engines
Boilers
Reduction Gears
Decks that extend from side to side and stem to stern are called what?
Complete Decks
Main Decks
Poop Decks
Flight Decks
Hangar Decks
Girders attached to the keel running athwartships are called what?
Bilge keels
Transverse frames
Double bottoms
Longitudinal frames
Stem posts
What is the name of the portable ladders made of rope or metal used to climb up the side of a ship?
Accommodation Ladders
Athwartships Ladders
Jacob's Ladders
Hawser Ladders
Quarterdeck Ladders
Which of the major factors considered in the construction of naval ships is also referred to by the term Cruising Range?
Maneuverability
Endurance
Habitability
Seaworthiness
Protection
When a ship is brought into commission, what is the first official order?
"All hands on deck!"
"Now set the watch. Relieve the wheel and the lookout!"
"Bring the ship to life and set the watch!"
"General Quarters, General Quarters, all hands man your stations!"
"Now make ready all stations and watches!"
What does the fire main system aboard ship do?
It supplies the freshwater wash down system for the outside spaces.
It detects the presence of fire in various parts of the ship and automatically closes the nearby watertight hatches.
It delivers seawater to fireplugs and sprinkler systems.
It automatically reloads and recharges the portable fire extinguishers located at various stations throughout the ship.
It causes sprinkler systems to go off automatically when compartment temperatures reach a certain level.
What term is used to describe the process of removing the water used in firefighting after the fire is out?
Drying out
Door dogging
Dewatering
Reverse flow
Reflash watch
On a ship, everything to the right of centerline is called what?
Aloft
Starboard
Abaft
Port
Amidships
the USS Neosho has a designation of TAO-143. What does the "T" indicate?
That the ship belongs to the Military Sealift Command
That the ship is a Tactical version of this model and type
That the ship is able to fire the Tomahawk land attack missile
That this is an Amphibious Warfare Ship
That this ship is a Tactical Assault Ship
If a ship sustains a hole in the hull below the waterline and it cannot be plugged, what is the next objective of damage control?
A hole that cannot be plugged below the waterline is sure to sink the ship.
To establish and maintain flood boundaries.
To install large pumps to pump out the incoming water.
The heel the ship over to the opposite side to get the hole above the waterline.
To attempt to send divers over the side to close off the hole.
Repair party or fire party members whose first job is to locate the fire are called what?
Smokemen
Door dogs
Reflash watchers
Investigators
Trace runners
Which of the following is NOT one of the material conditions of readiness onboard Navy ships?
ZEBRA
YOKE
WISKEY
These are all basic material conditions of readiness.