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Q1. A stopper used in securing the ground tackles for sea that consists of a grab attached to a turnbuckle
Is a __________________-
(a) Deeply-grooved drum on the windlass with sprockets which engage the link of the anchor
(b) Winch what is running out of control due to a failure of the over speed trips
(c) Line that has jumped off the gypsy head while under strain
(d) Nylon line that parts under strain and whips back in a hazardous manner
Q4. What does the proof test load of an anchor chain demonstrate?
Q6. Anchors are prevented from running out when secured by the __________
(a) Brake
(b) Devil’s claw
(c) Pawls
(d) All of the above
Q7. The part of an anchor which takes hold on the bottom is the _______________
(a) Arm
(b) Base
(c) Fluke
(d) Stock
(a) Clear of any mud that may have accumulate on the chain
(b) Engage or discharge the wildcat
(c) Fairlead the chain from the hawse pipe to the wildcat
(d) Prevent the chain from fouling the wildcat
Q9. If the winch should fail while you are hauling in the anchor, what prevent the anchor cable from
Running out?
Q10. Which part of the patent anchor perform the same function as the stock of an old fashioned anchor
That is, force the flukes to dig in?
Q12. Which type of link is generally used to connect shots (shackle) of anchor chain?
(a) Detachable
(b) Open
(c) Pear shaped
(d) Stud link
Q14. The anchor chain should be kept moderately taut during a Mediterranean moor to __________
Q16. If your vessel is dragging her anchor in a strong wind, you should __________
Q17. The best method of stop a vessel from dragging anchor in a sand bottom is to _________
Q18. Generally speaking, the most favorable bottom for anchoring is __________
(a) 6
(b) 15
(c) 20
(d) 30
(a) One turn of wire on the first stud from each side of the detachable link
(b) Two turn of wire on the second stud from each side of the detachable link
(c) Three turn of wire on the third stud from each side of the detachable link
(d) Four turn of wire on the fourth stud from each side of the detachable link
(a) Two links on each side of the 30 fathoms detachable link are painted white
(b) One link on each side of the 30 fathom detachable link is painted white
(c) Three links on each side of the 30 fathom detachable link are painted white
(d) Only the detachable link is painted red.
Q24. How many turns of wire normally mark either side of the shackle 45 fathoms from the anchor?
(a) 1
(b) 3
(c) 2
(d) 4
(a) Bill
(b) Devil’s claw
(c) Palm
(d) Crown
Q28. The sprocket wheel in a windlass, used for heaving the anchor, is called a ___________
(a) Capstan
(b) Dog wheel
(c) Fairlead
(d) Wildcat
(a) 12 fathoms
(b) 15 fathoms
(c) 18 fathoms
(d) 20 fathoms
Q30. One shot (shackle) of anchor chain is equal to how many feet (meters)?
Q31. When anchoring, it is common rule of thumb to use a length of chain _________
Q32. In bad weather, what length of chain should be used with a single anchor?
Q34. Using a scope of five, determine how many feet of chain you should put out to anchor in 12 fathoms
Of water
Q35. To safely anchor a vessel there must be sufficient “scope” in the anchor cable. Scope is the ratio of_
Q36. Using a scope of 6, how much cable would have to be used in order to anchor in 24 feet ogf water?
(a) 4 feet
(b) 18 feet
(c) 30 feet
(d) 144 feet
Q37. In moderate wind and current what should be the length of chain with a single anchor?
Q38. When anchoring a vessel under normal condition, which scope of chain is recommended?
Q39. What is the normal length of anchor cable used to anchor a vessel?
Q41. While anchoring your vessel, the best time to let go the anchor is when the vessel is ________
Q43. When weighing anchor in rough sea, how would you avoid risk of damaging the bow plating?
Q44. Mooring with two bow anchors has which major advantage over anchoring with one bow anchor?
(a) Drop the starboard anchor short with about one shot (shackle) of chain
(b) Sheer out to starboard using the rudder, then drop the starboard anchor with about for shots
(shackle)s of chain
(c) Put the engines slow ahead to help the anchor
(d) Veer out more chain on the port anchor
Q46. Which is the correct procedure for anchoring a small to medium size vessel in deep water?
(a) Let the anchor fall free from the hawse pipe, but apply the brake at intervals to check the rate of
fall
(b) Back the anchor slowly out of the hawse pipe a few feet, and then let it fall in normal fashion
(c) Let the anchor fall off the brake right from the hawse pipe, but keep a slight strain on the brake
(d) Under power, back the anchor out until it is near, but clear, of the bottom before letting it fall
Q47. When attempting to free an anchor jammed in the hawse pipe, the simplest method of freeing it may
Be _____________________
Q48. Before letting the anchor go, you should check that the _______________
Q49. When anchoring a vessel, it is best to release the anchor when _______________
(a) Stem the current and make very slow headway when the anchor is dropped
(b) Stem the current and be falling aft very slowly when the anchor is dropped
(c) Stem the current and endeavor to make neither headway nor stem way when the anchor is
dropped
(d) Stop all headway through the water and keep the current astern when the anchor is dropped
Q53. A sufficient amount of chain must be veered when anchoring a vessel to ensure_________ .
Q54. If you shorten the scope of anchor cable, your anchors holding power _______________-
(a) Decreases
(b) Increase
(c) Remain the same
(d) Has no relation to the scope
Q55. In determining the scope of cable to be used when anchoring. What would not be considered?
Q56. When anchored, increasing the scope of the anchor chain normally serves to _____________
Q57. You are riding to a single anchor. The vessel is yawing excessively. Which action should be taken
To reduce the yawing?
Q58. You are anchoring in 16 fathoms of water. On a small to medium size vessel, the __________
Q60. When anchoring in a calm bottom, what is one hazard that may caused the anchor to drag?
(a) The flukes may dig in unevenly and capsize the anchor when under stress
(b) The flukes may not dig in
(c) The anchor may get shod with clay and not develop full holding power
(d) The anchor will tend to dig in and come to rest near the vertical
Q61. A design modification of an anchor chain which prevents kinking is the _____________
Q62. The part of a windlass which physically engages the chain during hauling or paying out is the ___
(a) Stock
(b) Fluke
(c) Shank
(d) Crown
Q66. When a small craft’s anchor fouls in a rocky bottom, the first attempt to clear it should be made by -
Q67. When using a Mediterranean Moor, the vessel is moored with her ___________
Q68. The angle at which the anchor flukes penetrate the soil is the __________
Q69. When using the anchor to steady the bow while approaching a dock you must aware of the fact that
(a) The vessel will tend to take a large sheer towards the side where the anchor is down.
(b) Steering control is ineffective in trying to turn to the side opposite to that of the anchor being
used.
(c) The anchor cable must never lead under the hull.
(d) Using an offshore anchor decreases the chances of the anchor holding.
Q70. You are using the anchor to steady the bow while maneuvering. You have the proper scope of
Anchor cable when the ________________ .
(a) Bow is held in position with the engines coming slowly ahead.
(b) Anchor is just touching the bottom.
(c) Scope is not more than 5 times the depth of the water
(d) Cable enters the water at an angle between 60deg to 85deg from the horizontal.
Q71. The holding power of an anchor at a given scope of cable increases when the _____________
Q72. When inspecting ground tackle, fractures are most frequently found in the ___________
Q73. Conventional anchors are least likely to hold in a bottom consisting of _____________
(a) White
(b) International orange.
(c) Yellow
(d) Red.
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