ATT III _ 5.

Use English in Written and Oral Form

1. What is a ship’s “gangway”?

A. A gangway is an interval of time between a change of working gangs on board
B. A gangway is the means of access into the cargo holds
C. A gangway is a portable means of access between the ship and the shore
D. A gangway is a vertical ladder used by the pilot to board the ship
E. I don’t know

2. What is a “fairlead”?
A. A fairlead is the sounding lead used to sample the seabed
B. A fairlead is a special device through which is passed ropes or wires to stop them
moving sideward’s and reduces friction and chafing
C. A fairlead is the device used to close the cargo holds
D. A fairlead is the safest direction to steam down a fairway
E. I don’t know

3. What is the room often called where the crew eat their meals?
A. The crew cafe
B. The crew mess
C. The crew restaurant
D. The crew cabin
E. I don’t know

4. Where is the “FORECASTLE”, in the figure?

A. The forecastle is indicated by 1, in the figure
B. The forecastle is indicated by 5, in the figure
C. The forecastle is indicated by 6, in the figure
D. The forecastle is indicated by 2, in the figure
E. I don’t know

5. Where is the “PROPELLER”, in the figure?

A. The propeller is indicated by 12, in the figure
B. The propeller is indicated by 6, in the figure
C. The propeller is indicated by 8, in the figure
D. The propeller is indicated by 11, in the figure
E. I don’t know

6. Where is the “POOP DECK”, in the figure?

A. The poop deck is indicated by 5, in the figure
B. The poop deck is indicated by 3, in the figure
C. The poop deck is indicated by 2, in the figure
D. The poop deck is indicated by 1, in the figure
E. I don’t know

7. Where is the “STARBOARD BEAM”, in the figure?

A. The starboard beam is indicated by 1,
 in the figure
B. The starboard beam is indicated by 2,
in the figure
C. The starboard beam is indicated by 3,
in the figure
D. The starboard beam is indicated by 4,
in the figure
E. I don’t know

8. Where is the “PORT BOW”, in the figure?

A. the port bow is indicated by 5, in the figure
B. the port bow is indicated by 6, in the figure
C. the port bow is indicated by 4, in the figure
D. the port bow is indicated by 3, in the figure
E. I don’t know

9. Where is the “STERN”, in the figure?

A. The stern is indicated by 7, in the figure
B. The stern is indicated by 8, in the figure
C. The stern is indicated by 1, in the figure
D. The stern is indicated by 2, in the figure
E. I don’t know

10. What do you understand by: Let go the port anchor?

A. Let go the port anchor means: slacken the port anchor cable
B. Let go the port anchor means: put the port windlass brake in gear
C. Let go the port anchor means: put the port windlass brake in gear and lower the anchor
D. Let go the port anchor means: open the port windlass brake
E. I don’t know

11. What does the word “pirates” mean?

A. Pirates are another word for helmsmen
B. Pirates are official people who board the ship while in port
C. Pirates are persons who attempt to board and take over a ship at sea
D. Pirates are special cargo lashings on container ships
E. I don’t know
12. What is the objective of the merchant navy?
A. To transport and deliver goods as quickly as possible
B. To safety transport goods by sea
C. To provide employment for persons who wish to become seafarers
D. To earn money for ship owner
E. I don’t know
13. What action should be taken by the engine room rating if a piece of machinery is not
functioning properly?
A. If machinery does not function properly, it should be stopped and serviced immediately.
B. If machinery does not function properly the duty Engineer should be informed
immediately so that plans for further action can be made.
C. If machinery does not function properly, the Chief Engineer should be called out
immediately.
D. If machinery does not function properly it should be immediately stopped every time.
E. I don’t know

14. What is a hydraulic hand pump usually used for?

A. A hydraulic hand pump is usually used to tighten G-nuts
B. A hydraulic hand pump is usually used to steer the ship from the Emergency position
C. A hydraulic hand pump is usually used to slacken the windlass brake
D. A hydraulic hand pump is usually used in an emergency to open the hatch
E. I don’t know

15. What is the correct name of the equipment shown in the illustration?
A. Pedestal drill
B. File
C. Chisel
D. Shaping machine
E. I don’t know

16. What is the correct name of the part in illustration indicated

by the letter R ?
A. Connecting rod
B. Crankshaft
C. Piston
D. Exhaust Camshaft
E. I don’t know

17. What is the correct name of the part in illustration indicated by

the letter C ?
A. Connecting rod
B. Crankshaft
C. Piston
D. Exhaust Camshaft
E. I don’t know

18. What is the correct name of the tool in the figure?

A. Chisel
B. Monkey wrench
C. Padlock
D. Pliers
E. I don’t know
19. What is the correct name of the tool in the figure?
A. Chisel
B. Monkey wrench
C. Padlock
D. Pliers
E. I don’t know

20. What is the correct name of the tool in the figure?

A. Adjustable wrench
B. Chisel
C. Open end wrench
D. Flat file
E. I don’t know

21. What will the cadet expect to find in the engine room store?
A. The cadet will expect to find the spare propeller in the engine room store
B. The cadet will expect to find the spare anchor in the engine room store
C. The cadet will expect to find machinery spare parts in the engine room store
D. The cadet will expect to find the emergency steering gear in the engine room store
E. I don’t know

22. With reference to engine room operations, what does the term “Stand By” mean?
A. “Stand By” means that someone should stand close to the watch-keeping engineer
B. “Stand By” means that the engineers should be ready to respond to bridge
requirements
C. “Stand By” means that someone is relieved of his duties
D. “Stand By” means that one should continue with ones’ work
E. I don’t know

23. Select the option which best describes the primary duty of a watch-keeping engineer?
A. The primary duty of a watch-keeping engineer is to maintain constant surveillance
of the main engine and auxiliary machinery
B. The primary duty of a watch-keeping engineer is to maintain constant surveillance of the
steering gear
C. The primary duty of a watch-keeping engineer is to maintain the ship's speed
D. The primary duty of a watch-keeping engineer is to ensure that machinery spaces are
properly manned
E. I don’t know
24. What action should be taken by the watch-keeping engineer if the running machinery is
operating at slightly high temperature but everything else appears ok?
A. It should be brought to the attention of the Chief Engineer so that remedial action
can be decided upon.
B. It should be stopped and serviced immediately
C. It should be shutdown temporarily, allowed to cool down and then be restarted.
D. It should be left running until the fault develops further.
E. I don’t know
25. Which of the options given is one of the main responsibilities of watch-keeping engineer?
A. To immediately inform the master of all events that occur during the watch
B. To inform the Chief Engineer of any situations that cannot be controlled during the
watch
C. To by-pass, adjust and isolate all machinery under his supervision
D. To ensure that all engine room ratings take off their work shoes in the control room
E. I don’t know

26. In the diagram, the depth of water under the keel is indicated
by the letter “D”. which bridge instrument would indicated the depth ?
A. GPS
B. Arpa Radar
C. Echo Sounder
D. Draught indicator
E. I don’t know

27. In the diagram, which number is pointing at the position known as the “Bridge”?
A. The bridge is indicated by number 7, in the figure
B. The bridge is indicated by number 8, in the figure
C. The bridge is indicated by number 9, in the figure
D. The bridge is indicated by number 1, in the figure
E. I don’t know

28. In the diagram, which number is pointing at the position known as the “Anchor”?
A. The anchor is indicated by number 6, in the figure
B. The anchor is indicated by number 5, in the figure
C. The anchor is indicated by number 4, in the figure
D. The anchor is indicated by number 3, in the figure
E. I don’t know

29. In the diagram, which number is pointing at the position known as the “Funnel” ?
A. The funnel is indicated by number 4, in the figure
B. The funnel is indicated by number 2, in the figure
C. The funnel is indicated by number 3, in the figure
D. The funnel is indicated by number 1, in the figure
E. I don’t know
30. Where on a ship is the deck known as the “Boat Deck”?
A. The Boat Deck is the deck from which persons embark into the lifeboats
B. The Boat Deck is the name of the main deck of the ship or boat
C. The Boat Deck is the deck of a life boat
D. The Boat Deck is the deck where access would be made from any boats alongside
E. I don’t know
31. What do you understand by the term “Let Go” when applied to mooring and unmooring?
A. Let go means to leave the ship
B. Let go means to let seafarers go ashore
C. Let go means to cast off the mooring ropes and wires
D. Let go means to slacken a mooring rope
E. I don’t know

32. What is name of the machine used to heave on the ropes during mooring and unmooring?
A. Capstan
B. Crane
C. Windlass
D. Winch
E. I don’t know

33. What is the name of the portable walkway or access between ship and shore?
A. Accommodation ladder
B. Gangway
C. Bridge way
D. Bulwark
E. I don’t know

34. What is the normal name given to the fuel oil used for the ship’s main engines?
A. Bunkers
B. Lubricating oil
C. Cargo
D. Fuel oil
E. I don’t know

35. What is the normal name of the special wire/rope on board the ship used to make a tug fast?
A. Tugs rope
B. Tugs wire
C. Mooring wire
D. Towing spring
E. I don’t know

36. What is the normal name of the waterproof suit shown in the picture?
A. Wet suit
B. Survival suit
C. Life suit
D. Fluorescent orange suit
E. I don’t know
37. What is the role of a tug in a port?
A. A tug is the normal vessel used by the pilot to board a ship
B. A tug provides transport for the port personnel
C. A tug assists the ships to moor and unmoor
D. A tug is used to assist the fishing boats when they enter the port
E. I don’t know

38. Would there ever be the need for two lookouts on the bridge watch?
A. No, one lookout is sufficient even in fog
B. Yes, possibly when there is dense fog and heavy traffic
C. Never necessary
D. Every night the should be two lookouts, one on the each bridge wing
E. I don’t know

39. Which of the mooring lines shown in the figure is known

as the “AFT BREAST LINE”?
A. The Aft Breast Line is A, in the figure
B. The Aft Breast Line is B, in the figure
C. The Aft Breast Line is C, in the figure
D. The Aft Breast Line is D, in the figure
E. I don’t know

40. Which is the “PANAMA LEAD”, in the figure?

A. The Panama Lead is indicated by A, in the figure
B. The Panama Lead is indicated by B in the figure
C. The Panama Lead is indicated by C, in the figure
D. The Panama Lead is indicated by D, in the figure
E. I don’t know

41. Which is the “CAPSTAN”, in the figure?

A. The Capstan is indicated by A, in the figure
B. The Capstan is indicated by B, in the figure
C. The Capstan is indicated by C, in the figure
D. The Capstan is indicated by D, in the figure
E. I don’t know

42. In the figure, which letter indicates which item is the “WINDLASS”?
A. The Windlass is indicated by A, in the figure
B. The Windlass is indicated by B, in the figure
C. The Windlass is indicated by C, in the figure
D. The Windlass is indicated by D, in the figure
E. I don’t know
43. What is “FREEBOARD”, in the figure?
A. Freeboard is indicated by B, in the figure
B. Freeboard is indicated by C, in the figure
C. Freeboard is indicated by A, in the figure
D. Freeboard is indicated by D, in the figure
E. I don’t know

44. What is “AIR DRAUGHT”, in the figure?

A. Air Draught is indicated by D, in the figure
B. Air Draught is indicated by A, in the figure
C. Air Draught is indicated by B, in the figure
D. Air Draught is indicated by C, in the figure
E. I don’t know

45. What is the correct name of the machine in the illustration?

A. Crane
B. Steering gear
C. Anchor
D. Lifeboat
E. I don’t know