QMED – Oiler Exam UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
If a bolt or stud were to break off flush at the surface, how do you remove it - CORRECT
ANSWER drill a hole in the center of the stud
The number of screw threads per inch for Standard National Coarse 1/2 bolt is - CORRECT
ANSWER 13
If a matching nut and bolt have class 4 or no. 4 fit they will - CORRECT ANSWER be
hard to turn by hand but easy with a wrench
what basic dimensions are used in describing bolts - CORRECT ANSWER diameter,
length, and number of threads per inch
The letters NC in 1/4-20NC indicates the bolt is - CORRECT ANSWER threaded with
national coarse threads
the term 5/16 - 24 desscribes - CORRECT ANSWER bolt size and threads per inch
the best method of determining threads per inch of a bolt or screw would be through the use
of - CORRECT ANSWER thread tool gage
if you have to abandon ship and enter a liferaft, your main course of action should be to -
CORRECT ANSWER remain in the vicinity of the sinking vessel
the station bill shows each crew lifeboat station, their duties during abandonment, basic
instructions and - CORRECT ANSWER all emergency signals
part of the required equipment for a lifeboat includes - CORRECT
ANSWER boathook, painter, whistle
,which of the following events shall be conducted during a fire and boat drill - CORRECT
ANSWER all watertight doors which are in use while the vessel is underway shall be
operated
you have abandoned ship and are in charge of a liferaft or lifeboat. How much water per day
should you permit each person after the first 24 hours - CORRECT ANSWER 1 pint
can freshwater be obtained from fish - CORRECT ANSWER no
inflatable life rafts must be overhauled and inspected at a USCG approved servicing facility
every - CORRECT ANSWER twelve months
a safety feature on all inflatable life rafts is - CORRECT ANSWER the use of water
stabilizing pockets
an inflatable life raft is floating in its container, attached to the ship by its painter, as the ship
is sinking rapidly. what action should be taken - CORRECT ANSWER no action the
pull on the painter will cause the life raft to inflate
the operating cord on an inflatable life raft also serves as a - CORRECT
ANSWER painter
puncture leaks in the lower tubes, or bottom of an inflatable liferaft should first be stopped by
using - CORRECT ANSWER sealing clamps
does an immersion suit reduce the rate of body cooling and increase the survival time in cold
water - CORRECT ANSWER yes
most enclosed lifeboats or covered survival capsules will automatically right themselves if
they capsize. this will occur when - CORRECT ANSWER all passengers are strapped
in their seats
, if the water level is rising in the bilge of a survival craft you should first - CORRECT
ANSWER check the bilge drain plug
your survival craft is rolling in heavy seas, you can reduce the possibilty of capsizing by -
CORRECT ANSWER rigging a sea anchor
you are in a survival craft broadcasting a distress message, what information is essential to
your rescuers - CORRECT ANSWER your latitude and longitude
using a sea anchor with the survival craft will - CORRECT ANSWER reduce your drift
rate
physical exertion on the part of a person who has fallen into cold water can - CORRECT
ANSWER increase your rate of heat loss
once the daily ration of drinking water in a survival situation has been established, the
drinking routine should include - CORRECT ANSWER one half the daily ration twice
during the day
during an abandonment drill, the first person to arrive at the survival craft should -
CORRECT ANSWER prepare the craft for boarding
if you have to abandon ship and enter a liferaft your main course of action should be to -
CORRECT ANSWER remain in the vicinity of the sinking vessel
you can find the location of your abandon ship post by checking - CORRECT
ANSWER the station bill
while at your lifeboat station, a signal consisting of two short blasts of the ships whistle is
sounded. this indicates - CORRECT ANSWER stop lowering the boats
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
If a bolt or stud were to break off flush at the surface, how do you remove it - CORRECT
ANSWER drill a hole in the center of the stud
The number of screw threads per inch for Standard National Coarse 1/2 bolt is - CORRECT
ANSWER 13
If a matching nut and bolt have class 4 or no. 4 fit they will - CORRECT ANSWER be
hard to turn by hand but easy with a wrench
what basic dimensions are used in describing bolts - CORRECT ANSWER diameter,
length, and number of threads per inch
The letters NC in 1/4-20NC indicates the bolt is - CORRECT ANSWER threaded with
national coarse threads
the term 5/16 - 24 desscribes - CORRECT ANSWER bolt size and threads per inch
the best method of determining threads per inch of a bolt or screw would be through the use
of - CORRECT ANSWER thread tool gage
if you have to abandon ship and enter a liferaft, your main course of action should be to -
CORRECT ANSWER remain in the vicinity of the sinking vessel
the station bill shows each crew lifeboat station, their duties during abandonment, basic
instructions and - CORRECT ANSWER all emergency signals
part of the required equipment for a lifeboat includes - CORRECT
ANSWER boathook, painter, whistle
,which of the following events shall be conducted during a fire and boat drill - CORRECT
ANSWER all watertight doors which are in use while the vessel is underway shall be
operated
you have abandoned ship and are in charge of a liferaft or lifeboat. How much water per day
should you permit each person after the first 24 hours - CORRECT ANSWER 1 pint
can freshwater be obtained from fish - CORRECT ANSWER no
inflatable life rafts must be overhauled and inspected at a USCG approved servicing facility
every - CORRECT ANSWER twelve months
a safety feature on all inflatable life rafts is - CORRECT ANSWER the use of water
stabilizing pockets
an inflatable life raft is floating in its container, attached to the ship by its painter, as the ship
is sinking rapidly. what action should be taken - CORRECT ANSWER no action the
pull on the painter will cause the life raft to inflate
the operating cord on an inflatable life raft also serves as a - CORRECT
ANSWER painter
puncture leaks in the lower tubes, or bottom of an inflatable liferaft should first be stopped by
using - CORRECT ANSWER sealing clamps
does an immersion suit reduce the rate of body cooling and increase the survival time in cold
water - CORRECT ANSWER yes
most enclosed lifeboats or covered survival capsules will automatically right themselves if
they capsize. this will occur when - CORRECT ANSWER all passengers are strapped
in their seats
, if the water level is rising in the bilge of a survival craft you should first - CORRECT
ANSWER check the bilge drain plug
your survival craft is rolling in heavy seas, you can reduce the possibilty of capsizing by -
CORRECT ANSWER rigging a sea anchor
you are in a survival craft broadcasting a distress message, what information is essential to
your rescuers - CORRECT ANSWER your latitude and longitude
using a sea anchor with the survival craft will - CORRECT ANSWER reduce your drift
rate
physical exertion on the part of a person who has fallen into cold water can - CORRECT
ANSWER increase your rate of heat loss
once the daily ration of drinking water in a survival situation has been established, the
drinking routine should include - CORRECT ANSWER one half the daily ration twice
during the day
during an abandonment drill, the first person to arrive at the survival craft should -
CORRECT ANSWER prepare the craft for boarding
if you have to abandon ship and enter a liferaft your main course of action should be to -
CORRECT ANSWER remain in the vicinity of the sinking vessel
you can find the location of your abandon ship post by checking - CORRECT
ANSWER the station bill
while at your lifeboat station, a signal consisting of two short blasts of the ships whistle is
sounded. this indicates - CORRECT ANSWER stop lowering the boats
