NS3 Test Bank: NS3-M3U1C1 - Ship Construction

Front

The front of a ship is the __________. The back of a ship is the __________. Right of the centerline is to __________. Left of the centerline is to __________.

Back

port; starboard; bow; stern

Front

The distance from the waterline to the main deck

Back

Freeboard

Front

The left-hand side of a vessel or aircraft, facing forward

Back

Port Side

Front

In the number 3-158-6-L, how far from the centerline is the compartment?

Back

third

Front

What is the difference between a nuclear powered and a conventionally powered ship?

Back

Both use a steam powered turbine, but one uses nuclear power to heat the water to steam.

Front

A private room or compartment on a ship

Back

Stateroom

Front

Be "down" by the head or stern; the difference between the forward and aft drafts

Back

Trim

Front

Who places a ship in commission?

Back

Officer representing CNO

Front

The USS Neosho has a designation of TAO-143. What does the 'T' indicate?

Back

That the ship belongs to the Military Sealift Command

Front

When does a new ship conduct a 'shakedown cruise'?

Back

After the christening and commissioning ceremonies.