USCG MST SWE Questions And Answers
ALREADY SCORED A+
The purpose of a facility Interim Certificate of Adequacy is to _____.
Answer: allow operations pending review of the paperwork and on-scene inspection
of the facility
Cargo pump systems and gauges, cargo hoses and piping, and relief valve
operations is required to be tested at least once every ___ months.
Answer: 12
What is the MAXIMUM distance in feet for cargo space between cross aisles?
Answer: 75
What is the MINIMUM width allowed for the main aisle on a designated
waterfront facility with fire truck access is _____ feet.
Answer: 20
What is the MINIMUM width allowed for the main aisle on a designated
waterfront facility without fire truck access is _____ feet.
Answer: 8
How much clearance shall be maintained around fire fighting appliances
surrounded by cargo?
,Answer: 3 feet
How much clearance shall be maintained around fire fighting appliances?
Answer: 4 feet
No cargo shall be tiered closer then 3 feet to a ceiling structure member or ___
inches to a sprinkler head.
Answer: 12
When stacking flammable or combustible material, what is the MAXIMUM height
of flammable cargo?
Answer: 12 feet
How many feet of clear and open space must be maintained between cargo,
freight, merchandise and other materials piles and both sides of facility walls,
fire walls and fire stops, and sides of the pier?
Answer: 2 feet
Which form is the application and permit to handle explosives or other
dangerous cargo?
Answer: CG-4260
The first and broadest term used to describe regulated cargo?
Answer: Dangerous Cargo
Who is responsible for providing the witness for a prewash
Answer: COTP
,What other types of cargo can be loaded at the same time as an explosive class
1.1 on board a vessel?
Answer: none
During the prewash procedure, where are Category "A" and high-viscosity
Category "B" and "C" NLS's discharged?
Answer: Reception facility
Once an oil transfer is complete, the person in charge must _____.
Answer: sign the transfer papers
The purpose of a facility Certificate of Adequacy is to ___?
Answer: verify adequacy of the facility to receive NLS's
Which application form would be used for a facility applying for a Noxious
Liquid Substance COA?
Answer: C
What does a vessel have to have in order for a facility to be able to receive
vapors?
Answer: Valid COI endorsed for vapor recovery
What is a vapor destruction unit?
Answer: Incinerator
What color must the vapor recovery hose be?
Answer: yellow and red
What must be stenciled on a Vapor Recovery hose?
, Answer: "Vapor"
What is the general color combination used to mark fire fighting appliances in a
warehouse?
Answer: Red and white
What do facilities with vapor recovery systems have to provide to the Coast
Guard?
Answer: Written certification that the VRS meets the requirements
For vapor recovery systems, who is a certifying entity?
Answer: Individual or company certified by G-MTH
May the COTP impose any requirements from 33 CFR 154-156 on a Marina Fuel
Dock, that does not transfer oil or hazmat in bulk to a vessel with a capacity of
over 250 Bbls?
Answer: Yes
While conducting a spot check of MOTF, you notice that there are no watchmen
provided to keep the barges secured from unauthorized access. Is this a
problem?
Answer: Yes
What things DO NOT have to be marked on all oil transfer hoses?
Answer: Burst pressure
What class of explosives require written permits?
Answer: 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5
ALREADY SCORED A+
The purpose of a facility Interim Certificate of Adequacy is to _____.
Answer: allow operations pending review of the paperwork and on-scene inspection
of the facility
Cargo pump systems and gauges, cargo hoses and piping, and relief valve
operations is required to be tested at least once every ___ months.
Answer: 12
What is the MAXIMUM distance in feet for cargo space between cross aisles?
Answer: 75
What is the MINIMUM width allowed for the main aisle on a designated
waterfront facility with fire truck access is _____ feet.
Answer: 20
What is the MINIMUM width allowed for the main aisle on a designated
waterfront facility without fire truck access is _____ feet.
Answer: 8
How much clearance shall be maintained around fire fighting appliances
surrounded by cargo?
,Answer: 3 feet
How much clearance shall be maintained around fire fighting appliances?
Answer: 4 feet
No cargo shall be tiered closer then 3 feet to a ceiling structure member or ___
inches to a sprinkler head.
Answer: 12
When stacking flammable or combustible material, what is the MAXIMUM height
of flammable cargo?
Answer: 12 feet
How many feet of clear and open space must be maintained between cargo,
freight, merchandise and other materials piles and both sides of facility walls,
fire walls and fire stops, and sides of the pier?
Answer: 2 feet
Which form is the application and permit to handle explosives or other
dangerous cargo?
Answer: CG-4260
The first and broadest term used to describe regulated cargo?
Answer: Dangerous Cargo
Who is responsible for providing the witness for a prewash
Answer: COTP
,What other types of cargo can be loaded at the same time as an explosive class
1.1 on board a vessel?
Answer: none
During the prewash procedure, where are Category "A" and high-viscosity
Category "B" and "C" NLS's discharged?
Answer: Reception facility
Once an oil transfer is complete, the person in charge must _____.
Answer: sign the transfer papers
The purpose of a facility Certificate of Adequacy is to ___?
Answer: verify adequacy of the facility to receive NLS's
Which application form would be used for a facility applying for a Noxious
Liquid Substance COA?
Answer: C
What does a vessel have to have in order for a facility to be able to receive
vapors?
Answer: Valid COI endorsed for vapor recovery
What is a vapor destruction unit?
Answer: Incinerator
What color must the vapor recovery hose be?
Answer: yellow and red
What must be stenciled on a Vapor Recovery hose?
, Answer: "Vapor"
What is the general color combination used to mark fire fighting appliances in a
warehouse?
Answer: Red and white
What do facilities with vapor recovery systems have to provide to the Coast
Guard?
Answer: Written certification that the VRS meets the requirements
For vapor recovery systems, who is a certifying entity?
Answer: Individual or company certified by G-MTH
May the COTP impose any requirements from 33 CFR 154-156 on a Marina Fuel
Dock, that does not transfer oil or hazmat in bulk to a vessel with a capacity of
over 250 Bbls?
Answer: Yes
While conducting a spot check of MOTF, you notice that there are no watchmen
provided to keep the barges secured from unauthorized access. Is this a
problem?
Answer: Yes
What things DO NOT have to be marked on all oil transfer hoses?
Answer: Burst pressure
What class of explosives require written permits?
Answer: 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5
