Worksheetsjc quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name the term of the object which acts as a cushion to avoid contact or friction between boats.
fender
brow
ensign
white horses
Which statement is wrong about Jetty?
It is mostly made of concrete
Projects at right angle from land into water
Used to secure/provide access to shipping
Ships are parked parallel with the structure
What is the conversion from nautical mile to metres
1 NM=1.8288 metres
1 NM=1853.18 metres
1 NM=2000 metres
1 NM=608 metres
What is the unit used for measurements for short distances at sea?
cable
nautical mile
fathom
knot
What is the name of watch between 1600hrs-1800hrs?
last dog
afternoon
first dog
first
Define freeboard
Height from the highest continuous watertight deck
depth of the keel below waterline
parallel of the hull parallel to the floatation
a board fitted to side of sternpost of square stem boat
Which knot/s are used to secure a rope to a spar?
Clove hitch
Clove hitch & timber hitch
Rolling hitch & sheetbend
Timber hitch & half hitch /fisherman bend
Which of the following is false about round turn and 2 half hitches?
will never jam
can be cast off quickly
bending the rope to the ring of an anchor
secure a heavy load to a spar
How do one make a high pitch sound using a boatswain’s pipe
grasp the pipe firmly with first 3 fingers off to ensure hole at end of pipe is uncovered
grasp the pipe firmly with first 3 fingers to ensure hole at end of pipe is fully covered
grasp the pipe firmly with last 3 fingers to ensure hole at end of pipe is fully covered
grasp the pipe firmly with last 3 fingers to ensure hole at end of pipe is slightly covered
Which of the following is used to call the crew to attention?
General call
pipe the still
Pipe the carry on
pipe down
Which of the following is one of the responsibilities of a Parade Sergeant Major
giving commands to colour party when marching in and out
mark down where the contingents will form up
piping and timing when marching in and out
district commander or any officers
What time do sunset start
6pm
6.30pm
7pm
no specific timing
To signify 8pm during colours.how many times does the timer strike
1 x 8 strikes
3 x 3 strikes
4 x 2 strikes
4 x 3 strikes
How long are ropes supplied in
220 m
200m
220cm
2200mm
How is a hawser-laid rope composed
3 strands laid up right handed
4 strands laid up left handed with a heart in the centre
3 right handed ropes laid up left handed
3 strands laid up left handed
Which natural cordage is made from the fibre of an abaca plant?
Manila
sisal
Coir
polyamide
Which of the following statements is true about polyester?
becomes heavy in water and sinks
2 ½ times stronger than manila ropes
suitable for replenishment lines/safety nets
stretches up to 33% before tearing
When does cheesing occur?
when a rope has to be castled off under strain
when it have to be pulled out quickly
when is required to be accessible and untangled when needed
when net stowing is required for short end of rope
Where is the forecastle located?
after part of upper deck
floor of ship exposed to weather
forward part of upper deck
part of the ship between beam and quarter
Which unit equals a conversion of 90 feet?
Fathom
shackle
Sea mile
cable
