CHAPTER COMPREHENSIVE TEST1. Which of the following structural components isthe backbone of a ship?1. Stringer2. Prow3. Stem4. Keel2. Which of the following structural componentsdivides the interior of a ship into compartments?1. Longitudinals2. Bulkheads3. Strakes4. Gunwales3. Which of the following structural componentsform the ship’s hull?1. Longitudinals2. Bulkheads3. Strakes4. Gunwales4. The vertical distance from the bottom of the keelto the waterline of the ship is identified by whatnautical term?1. Freeboard2. Strake3. Draft4. Void5. Which of the following structural componentssupport decks?1. Athwartships deck beams2. Fore-and-aft deck girders3. Stanchions4. All of the above6. The freeing ports that let water run off duringheavy weather are identified by which of thefollowing terms?1. Companionways2. Bulwarks3. Scuppers4. Flats7. Which of the following terms defines the firstcomplete deck below the main deck?1. First deck2. Second deck3. Third deck4. Fourth deck8. The device that bears up tight on wedges andholds watertight doors closed is identified bywhich of the following terms?1. Dogs2. Scuttle3. Coamings4. Belaying pins9. Which of the following terms defines thehorizontal openings for access through decks?1. Hatches2. Doors3. Manholes4. Scuttles10. Which of the following terms defines the solidpart of a ship above the main deck?1. Superstructure2. Upper deck3. Forecastle11. Which of the following is a type of mast?1. Mizzenmast2. Mainmast3. Foremast4. All of the above12. What is the purpose of running rigging?1. For stays and shroud support2. To support stacks3. To hoist, lower, or control booms or boats4. To support the mast13. Commissioned ships of the U.S. Navy fly acommission pennant that is secured to whatpoint?1. The forecastle2. Aft of the fantail3. To a pigstick and hoisted to a truck4. Level adjacent to the bridge8-51
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