BM3 PRETEST (Nav not included)

Courtesy of SN Theobald

ADMIN QUESTIONS

  1. The BM1 wants to know if you have the latest revision to a pub. Where can you find the latest revision?

a.Directives, Publication and Reports Index, Chapter 3

b.Standard Distribution List, Alphabetical Index

c.None of the above

d.A and B are correct

  1. What kind of information will you find in Chapter Two and Three of the DPRI manual?

a.Alphabetical listing of all manuals

b.Manual’s SSIC numbers

c.Distribution information in numerical format

d.All of the above

  1. List the three types of changes you can perform to publications.

a.______

b.______

c.______

  1. List the types of media used to disseminate changes in publications.

a.______

b.______

c.______

d.______

  1. When making pen and ink changes use only ______or ______ink.
  1. The BM1 asks you to order a particular publication for you unit. Where would you have to look to determine if your unit is authorized to have this particular publication?

a.______

b.______

  1. After researching the allowance list for your unit, you find you are not entitled to this particular publication. Your BM1 tells you to place a request for one using what form?

a.CG-4323

b.CG-5323

c.CG-5600

d.CG-6623

  1. What kind of information can you acquire from the Standard Distribution List?

a.Unit’s distribution OPFAC

b.Unit’s distribution number

c.Unit’s distribution symbol

d.A and C

  1. Where can you find your units distribution symbol block for a publication?

a.Index of DPRI

b.On the bottom of cover page of the publication

c.Chapter 1 of your SDL

d.In the Table of Contents in your SDL

  1. What information will be addressed in the distribution blocks?

a.Unit address

b.Unit authorization and allowance

c.Unit phone numbers

d.Correspondence handling information

  1. In what chapter of the Directives, Publications and Reports Index would you find the publication or directives listed in alphabetical order?

a.3

b.4

c.7

d.9

  1. When can you remove the copy of the change message in a publication?

a.After the change

b.After any new change message is received

c.You do not remove change messages

d.After a revision has been published

  1. If the directive you are requesting is classified, you have to send a letter requesting the directive to ______.

a.Commandant (G-SII)

b.Commandant (G-pubs)

c.Publications office at district

d.Sponsoring office at CG HQ

  1. What form will you use to request a publication?

a.CG-4428

b.CG-3307

c.CG-4508

d.CG-5608

OPERATIONS AND SEAMANSHIP

  1. If you are going from the bow to the stern you are going, ______.
  1. If you are going from the stern to the bow, you are going, ______.
  1. If you are climbing the mast, you are going, ______.
  1. If you are going from the bridge to the engine room you are going, ______.
  1. What is a keel? ______
  1. Weight of a vessel is known as it, ______.
  1. A vessel’s loaded displacement includes (3 or more items):

a.______b. ______

c. ______d. ______

  1. What is watertight integrity?______
  1. Why must watertight integrity be maintained?______
  1. Hatches, doors and scuttles must be kept closed to maintain. ______
  1. A vessel’s tendency to return to the upright position is known as ______.
  1. The two primary forces that determine vessel stability are,

a.______

b.______

  1. ______is the upward force that keeps the vessel afloat.
  1. The point at which the weight of the boat acts vertically downward is known as, ______.
  1. The two principle type of stability are: ______& ______.
  1. The two principle forces that affect stability are: ______& ______.
  1. Weight and buoyancy are the two primary factors that affect:

a.Stability

b.Internal forces

c.A vessel’s healing

d.External Forces

  1. The center of buoyancy is affected by:

a.Internal forces

b.External forces

  1. If you add weight to a vessel then the center of gravity will move:

a.Towards the added weight

b.Away from the added weight

  1. Wind will cause the sail boat to _____ to one side.

a.List

b.Heal

  1. A vessel with a broad beam will have better ______than a vessel will narrow beam.

a.Transverse stability

b.Longitudinal stability

  1. A vessel that rolls excessively is said to have poor ______stability.

a.Transverse

b.Longitudinal

  1. Adding, removing or moving weight onboard a vessel are examples of ______.

a.Static forces

b.Dynamic forces

  1. If you place a buoy sinker on deck, the boat will become _____.

a.Less stable

b.More stable

c.Stability will not be effected

  1. If you place a buoy sinker over the port side with the crane, the boat will _____ and become ___ stable.

a.Heel to port Less

b.Heel to port More

c.List to port Less

d.List to port More

  1. The signal whistle is audible up to ______yards.
  1. The MK-124 MOD 0 produces a ______on the day end and ______on the night end
  1. The night end of the MK-124 MOD 0 had two ______around its circumference.
  1. Each end of the MK-124 MOD 0 burns for about ______seconds.
  1. What kind of signal does the MK-79 produce? ______
  1. The MK-79 goes to an altitude of between ______and ______feet, and burns for at least ______seconds.
  1. The MK-79 kit contains ______projectiles.
  1. The distress signal light will emit approximately ____ flashes per minute.
  1. The distress signal light produces ______candlepower.
  1. The distress signal light will last for ______hours under continuous operation.
  1. The M127A1 signal, travels to an altitude of between ______feet and ______feet before igniting.
  1. The M127A1 signal, burns for about ______seconds at ______candlepower.
  1. The m127A1 signal, is normally fired at ______angle to the horizon.
  1. With the garment layering concept, the first layer should not be made of, ______.
  1. You should enter the water from the boat’s:

a.Bow or forward area

b.Stern

c.Leeward side

d.Windward side

  1. When entering the water, it is better to:

a.Jump in feet first

b.Dive in head first

c.Jump in backwards

d.Gently slip in

  1. On the dry suit, ______should be used to lubricate the slide fastner.
  1. Cold water robs the body of heat _____ to _____ times faster than air.
  1. What is the expected survival time for a normal adult in 55ºF water? ______
  1. Everyone pulled from cold water should be treated for: ______.
  1. List five signs of hypothermia:

a.______

b.______

c.______

d.______

e.______

  1. When treating for hypothermia, if the victim is alert, you can give______to drink.
  1. If immersed in cold water, any unnecessary ______will pump out warm water between the body and the layers of clothing will ______the rate of body-heat loss.
  1. If immersed in cold water, ______attempt to swim unless it is necessary to reach a fellow survivor or a floating object.
  1. If you are alone in cold water, you should use the ______position.
  1. How many basic hull types are there?

a.2

b.3

c.4

d.5

  1. How many different classes of fire are there?

a.2

b.3

c.4

d.5

  1. In a class Charlie fire what is the primary extinguishing agent?

a.Foam

b.Water low velocity fog

c.Sand

d.Carbon dioxide

  1. If the water temperature is above 50ºF and below 60ºF, the boat crew MUST wear ______.

a.Duty uniform and PFD

b.Wet suit

c.Antiexposure suit

d.Dry suit

  1. Alloy chain will have a/an ______stamped on the links.
  1. Never use a ______sling when it is possible to use wire rope.
  1. Never ______a chain sling by knotting.
  1. Repaired slings shall be ______before being placed back in service.
  1. If you did not hear or understand an order, you should respond with “______.”
  1. Right or left standard rudder is normally ______degrees.
  1. “Ease your rudder” means to decrease the rudder angle by ______the amount currently applied.
  1. If your rudder is at 15º and you are ordered to “shift your rudder” you would change the rudder angle to, ______.
  1. Report ______you see, here or smell when underway that may affect the safety of the vessel.
  1. When in fog the best position for the lookout is usually on the ______, if the conditions permit.
  1. The proper order to make reports is:

a.Relative bearing, range and position angle

b.Relative bearing, range and object

c.Object relative bearing and range

d.Position angle, range and relative bearing

  1. What color is the Starboard sidelight? ______
  1. What color is the Port sidelight? ______
  1. A sidelight shows an unbroken light arc of the horizon of ______degrees.
  1. What color is the stern Light? ______
  1. The stern light shows an unbroken light arc of the horizon of ______degrees.
  1. What color is the tow light? ______
  1. What type of light is the anchor light? ______
  1. A short blast has duration of about ______seconds.
  1. A prolonged blast has duration of about ______to ______seconds.
  1. The danger signal is at least ______rapid blast.
  1. To stow a line for an inspection or to dress up the appearance of the deck you would ______the line.

a.Fake

b.Flemish

c.Coil

d.Snake

  1. What type of knot would you use to secure a heaving line to a towline?

a.Bowline

b.Half hitch

c.Tow hitch

d.Clove hitch

  1. Wire robe consist of ______parts.

a.2

b.3

c.4

d.5

  1. What part of a lifting rig is designed to be the weakest link?

a.Chain

b.Shackle

c.Hook

d.Master link

  1. A strobe flashing light flashes from ______to ______times a minute.

a.30, 70

b.40, 70

c.50, 70

d.60, 70

MAINTENANCE

  1. If the stokes litter is stored on weather decks, a fresh water wash down is required ______.
  1. Hydrostatic releases are sent out for inspection and testing ______.
  1. Personal flotation devices (PFD’s) are to be inspected visually before each use and ______.
  1. The boatcrew survival vest is to be inspected, ______.
  1. Pyrotechnics on the boatcrew survival vest are to be inspected ______.
  1. The purpose of the wildcat is to ______the anchor chain.
  1. The gypsy head is often mounted on the anchor windlass outboard or the ______.
  1. The gypsy head is used to handle ______when mooring or warping the ship.
  1. The gypsy head working surface is coated with, ______.
  1. The second to last shot of anchor chain is to be painted ______.
  1. The last shot of anchor chain is to be painted ______.
  1. How many fathoms in one shot? ______
  1. A rated load test is typically conducted at ______% of working load limit while underway.
  1. A static load test is typically conducted at ______% of working load.
  1. A dynamic Load test is typically conducted at the pier at ______% working load limit.
  1. Wire rope shall be replaced if you find, ______broken wires in one lay length or ______broken wires in one strand in one rope lay.
  1. The safety factor of wire rope is ______times its breaking strength.

  1. Color 11105 _____a. 47” Motor boat boot top
  1. Color 25526 _____b. Fuel piping
  1. Color 17038 _____c. Transmit antenna base
  1. Color 13538 _____d. Berthing Bulkhead (flame retardant)

T/F

  1. ______There are three types of spraying systems.
  1. ______Thick nap rollers are used on smooth surfaces.
  1. ______The quality of a brush is determined by the bristles.
  1. ______To promote even coverage, dip 2/3 of the brush into the paint to “load” the brush.
  1. ______Lamb’s wool rollers are recommended for enamel paint.
  1. ______Optimum performance, of a conventional spray systems, is achieved at an air temperature of 70º F.
  1. Who determines the contents of an abandon ship kit?

a.Navigator

b.Operations Officer

c.Commanding Officer

d.District Commander

  1. At the fourth shop of chain, what color will the detachable link be?

a.Blue

b.Red

c.White

d.Black

  1. What color is the second to last shot of anchor chain?

a.Red

b.Blue

c.Black

d.Yellow

  1. How many level(s) of inspection of weight handling equipment is there?

a.1

b.2

c.3

d.4

  1. A test load must be held _____ minutes without slipping?

a.5

b.10

c.15

d.30

  1. Wire rope is composed of how many parts?

a.2

b.3

c.4

d.5

HONOR AND CERMONIES

  1. What flag is required to be flown while doing law enforcement operations? ______
  1. What pennant indicates the absence of the Commanding Officer? ______

Using the picture above answer the following questions:

  1. What is pennant a? ______
  1. What is pennant b? ______
  1. What is pennant c? ______
  1. What is pennant d? ______
  1. While underway, morning colors are conducted when? ______
  1. When finished folding the ensign, what field should be visible? ______
  1. What is the distance of close abroad as applied to a ship? ______
  1. The correct number of side boys required for an official visit by a Rear Admiral is what? ______

  1. Mouth, Ring, Reed, Flange, Pea, Bowl, Wind Edge

a.______

b.______

c.______

d.______

e.______

f.______

g.______

  1. An open hand position will make a ______.

a.Soft, clear

b.Low, clear

c.High, clear

d.Shrill, clear

e.Higher than soft, clear.

  1. A closed hand position will make a ______.

a.Soft, clear

b.Low, clear

c.High, clear

d.Shrill, clear

e.Higher than soft, clear

  1. ------means too?

a.Make a rattled note

b.Make a smooth note

c.End sharply

d.Make an undulating note

  1. …………… means too?

a.Make a rattled note

b.Make a smooth note

c.End sharply

d.Make and undulating note

  1. How long is the mess call pipe?

a.30 seconds

b.45 seconds

c.60 seconds

d.90 seconds

ANSWER KEY

  1. A
  2. D
  3. Pen & Ink, Cut & Paste, Paper per page replacement
  4. CD ROM, Official message, change directive or notice, VIA a link to and internet site
  5. Red/Black
  6. SDL & DPRI, ch. 1
  7. B
  8. D
  9. B
  10. B
  11. A
  12. D
  13. D
  14. A
  15. AFT
  16. FORWARD
  17. ALOFT
  18. BELOW
  19. Back bone of the boat
  20. Displacement
  21. Fuel, water, cargo, outfit
  22. The ability to keep water out of a compartment/vsl
  23. To prevent flooding
  24. Water tight integrity
  25. Stability
  26. Weight and buoyancy
  27. buoyancy
  28. gravity
  29. longitudinal stability & transverse stability
  30. Static & dynamic
  31. A
  32. B
  33. A
  34. B
  35. A
  36. A
  37. A
  38. A
  39. C
  40. 1100 YARDS
  41. Orange smoke/Red flare
  42. Raised bans
  43. 20
  44. Red star display
  45. 250-650 4.5 sec
  46. 7
  47. 50
  48. 100,000
  49. 9 hours
  50. 650-700
  51. 36, 125,000
  52. 90º
  53. Cotton
  54. Windward side - D
  55. D
  56. Beeswax
  57. 25-30 times
  58. 4 hrs. 30 min
  59. Hypothermia
  60. shivering, numbness, glassy stare, apathy, loss of consciouness
  61. Warm Liquids
  62. Movement, increase
  63. DO NOT
  64. H.E.L.P.
  65. B
  66. C
  67. D
  68. C
  69. “A”
  70. chain
  71. Shorten
  72. Proof tested
  73. Command
  74. 20
  75. Half
  76. Less than 15º
  77. Everything
  78. Bow
  79. C
  80. Green
  81. Red
  82. 112.5
  83. white
  84. 135
  85. yellow
  86. all-round light
  87. 1
  88. 4-6
  89. 5
  90. B
  91. D
  92. B
  93. C
  94. C
  95. Weekly
  96. Annually
  97. Semi-annually
  98. Semi- annually
  99. Weekly
  100. Control
  101. Wild Cat
  102. Lines
  103. Inorganic Zinc
  104. yellow
  105. Red
  106. 15
  107. 100
  108. 150
  109. 125
  110. Six, Three
  111. 5
  112. C – red
  113. D – pastel blue
  114. A - Black
  115. B – yellow
  116. F
  117. F
  118. T
  119. F
  120. F
  121. T
  122. C
  123. B
  124. D
  125. C
  126. B
  127. B
  128. CG Ensign
  129. 3rd sub
  130. 1st sub
  131. 2nd sub
  132. 3rd sub
  133. 4th sub
  134. Sunrise
  135. Blue
  136. 600 yds
  137. 6
  138. a. wind edge, b. reed, c. bowl, d. flange, e. ring, f. mouth, g. pea
  139. A
  140. C
  141. D
  142. A
  143. C

Disclaimer: Any study guide may have incorrect information, as everyone is human...including the BMs who've written the study guides (not to mention policy changes). This is why it is critical that you read the appropriate manuals when studying, not just read the study guides. If you find something wrong, notify the study guide author so they can update it and submit a corrected copy. You are responsible for knowing the material, so I encourage you to hit the books first and use the study guides as a companion document to your studying.