13.  The survival kits in large lifeboats are designed to sustain 15 to 20 people on regular rations for what maximum number of days? 1. 20 2. 15 3. 10 4. 5 14.  You can identify the red flare end of a Mk 13 Mod 0 distress signal kit in the dark by which of the following indicators? 1.  A metal pull ring 2.  Beadlike projections 3.  The absence of beadlike projections 4.  The absence of a metal pull ring 15.  Under good weather conditions, the dye marker will retain some color for what maximum length of time? 1.  1 hour 2.  2 hours 3.  3 hours 4.  4 hours 16.  In a lifeboat, what piece of survival equipment is provided to assist you in filling containers with freshwater? 1.  Rain catcher tube 2.  Rain cistern 3.  Rain bucket 4.  Funnel 17.  In a lifeboat, continuous exposure to the elements will not harm which of the following pieces of survival or signal equipment? 1.  Sponges 2.  Knives 3.  Flashlights 4.  Signal mirrors 18.  In a lifeboat, you may survive on as little as how much water a day? 1.  10 ounces 2. 8 ounces 3. 6 ounces 19.  People are known to live for 4 weeks or longer in a survival situation if a sufficient amount of water is available. 1.  True 2.  False 20.  Which of the following forms of sea life or birds should NEVER be eaten? 1.  Sharks 2.  Jellyfish 3.  Seabirds 4.  Sea turtles 21.  Which of the following sea birds is/are edible? 1.  Albatrosses 2.  Gannets 3.  Terns 4.  All of the above 22.  At what minimum water temperature are you at risk for a serious condition called hypothermia? 1. 75E   F 2. 80E   F 3. 85E   F 4. 95E   F 23.  What means should you use to treat frostbitten hands and fingers? 1.  Rub them 2.  Exercise them 3.  Place them in cold water 4.  Place them in contact with a warm part of your body 24.  Assume that you have just fallen overboard. What is the most important survival technique for you to remember? 1.  Remain calm and try to stay afloat 2.  Swim after the ship and call for help 3.  Remove your shoes and other heavy clothing 4.  Keep moving your arms and feet for protection from sharks 25.  Helicopters use a maximum of how many basic devices for recovering personnel in the water? 1.  One 2.  Two 3.  Three 4.  Four 15-34