SHIP CONSTRUCTION 4th session Quiz

What is the purpose of a rudder stock on a steering gear?

• To control the speed of the ship

• To hold the rudder in place during steering

• To change the direction of the ship

• To adjust the pitch of the ship

What is the maximum angle a rudder can move to the left or right from the center line?

• 60 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 30 degrees

• 45 degrees

What is the minimum distance required between a ship's bow and a fixed object according to regulations?

• 8% of the ship's length

• 5% of the ship's length

• 15 meters

• 10 meters

What is the term used for a ship's forward part that is designed to reduce resistance in the water?

• Stern

• Keel

• Bullbous bow

• Hull

What is the purpose of a balance rudder?

• To stabilize the ship in rough seas

• To assist in steering the ship

• To increase the ship's speed

• To reduce fuel consumption

What is the correct steering sequence for a ship in an emergency situation?

• 30 degrees right - center - 30 degrees left

• Full ahead - half ahead

• 60 degrees right - center - 60 degrees left

• 15 degrees right - center - 15 degrees left

What is the minimum distance required between a ship's stern and a fixed object according to regulations?

• 5% of the ship's length

• 15 meters

• 10 meters

• 8% of the ship's length

What is the term used for a watertight barrier within a ship to prevent flooding?

• Hull

• Bulkhead

• Deck

• Keel

What is the correct steering angle for a ship's main steering gear?

• 90 degrees

• 30 degrees

• 60 degrees

• 45 degrees

What is the term used for a ship's steering wheel?

• Bridge

• Cockpit

• Wheelhouse

• Helm